I start my day at 7:30 am with my ½ hour exercise session at Curves. I have to work hard to get my heart rate to the 70-80% range. But, it hasn’t always been this way. I was never coordinated as a child and hated p.e. …

I am not sure which one of my family members this belonged to originally, but as soon as I saw the words “Stress Relief Body Was and Foam Bath”, I became very eager to use it since I was having such a stressful week. Therefore, what I did was …

Dove is one of my favorite companies. I use their hair products, soaps, body washes, deodorants, skin care, and I will try anything they come out with. I don’t normally buy aerosol hair sprays for myself. I prefer the non aerosol, I feel that they last longer and you …

I have used a few products made to increase the shininess of hair. Most serums that are silicone based leave my hair feeling and looking oily along with the shiny effects, and that is just not what I want. I need a product that will add shine without taking …

Recently I went on a diet so I can lose a little weight. I love food and when I eat, I really eat. A friend of mine told me that he eats these things called Full Bar Appetite Control Bars. He says they help keep his appetite in check for …

When my neighbor sent her little boy over to spend a few nights while she was away, she sent him with a fragrance-free, gentle body wash to treat his healing chicken pox rash. I was not very impressed with it—“ so I sent him back with a better one. Like …

I have a sensitive mouth, and most mint flavored toothpastes irritate and burn my tongue and gums. Because of this, I normally use either kid’s toothpastes, with their typical fruit or bubble gum flavors, or natural products that have milder flavors also.
One of my favorite all time …

Qivana Qore Probiotic Supplement is a great product. It is a tiny little round pill you take once daily. Probiotics have been scientifically researched the world over and have been proven to play a vital role in maintaining the best possible health. Certain bacteria strains are …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

Last summer, I developed a particularly bad allergic reaction to some sort of pollen after an outdoor event. My eyes were swollen and itchy, I was sneezing like mad, and my head eventually started to ache from it all. I was away from home, where I had Tylenol …

I gained weight before and it caused me to have this love handles. I learned from the comments that most of my friends gave me that it does not look good to have a bulging tummy. I am not really that fat, my shoulders and arms are toned but …

I’ve tried a few Breathe Right strips in the past with limited success, but I think the thing that drew me most to this one was the fact it used menthol to help alleviate nasal congestion. I am a snorer. No doubt about it. I can try to be …

Since I have thinning hair, I have tried many shampoos and different kinds of products to either thicken it or at least make it seem thicker. One of my favorite shampoos has always been Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo. I love the clean feeling and gentle tingle on …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

Rainy season is coming. But what I hate about this season is they are causing sickness to everyone like runny nose, headache, and a lot more. The most depressing sickness for me is clogged nose and sinusitis because it is quite annoying and frustrating like you cannot breathe well …

I first used this moisturizing body wash while on vacation and staying in a hotel. I bought it because I thought it would be a treat compared to using regular bar soap. At first, it was okay because I was a bit sunburned, and it felt cool …

My daughter has had several broken fingers and jams them more times than I can remember. She is one that cannot tolerate any pain and she cries uncontrollably over a simple splinter. So, my home-made splints were really no good for her because her fingers would move …

I can’t use the majority of the mint flavored brands of toothpaste made for adults, because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavor. If I do use it, I don’t brush long enough and my oral hygiene suffers. I can’t afford this because I am diabetic and …

When I began making my own bath products, I wanted to make a custom shampoo. The options available to me at the time were mostly unscented chemical laden formulas. Some people I planned on making the shampoo for as a gift try to avoid chemicals like sulfates, which are present …

I’ve tried a fair share of nasal sprays and creams and tablets and all sorts of products that are supposed to block allergens from entering the nasal cavity. I found that with quite a few of them, you can see the cream or gel or whatever it is on …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise commonly referred to as, CFS, is a commonly misunderstood syndrome in our communities and societies. CFS is acutally not that uncommon and sufferers battle a variety of symptoms that are often flu-like and include achiness and lethargy. Some people who battle CFS often …

I love honey products. I am a regular user of Burt’s Bees and several other honey-themed product lines. My friends know this, so naturally I get honey themed gifts. One of them was this Greenscape organic honey moisturizer. It is much like a light body butter. It’s actually made …

I have thinning hair, and I have learned lately that sulfates might contribute to hair loss for some people. Obviously, I do not want to keep using something if there is a chance it could make this worse, so I have switched to using sulfate free products, for about 90% …

I used to spend longer hours using the computer mainly for work. I spent almost 10 hours a day just sitting down and working on my computer. I didn’t really have time to exercise or just stretch out some muscles. Before I know it, I already have this slouch …

Asthma is my worst enemy and trying to relieve it sometimes is a complicated task. However, one of the ways I have learned to treat mild asthma attacks is with a hot steamy bowl made with Natures Alchemy 100 Percent Pure Essential Lavender Oil. The oil has a true …

When I was having a period of irritation in my “intimate” areas due to some treatment for yeast infection that backfired a bit, I went through several months where any sort of friction or contact was slightly painful. Obviously, this was not good for my love life.
Although I …

The Daily Lean Detox Kit comes with a 28 day supply of Day-time and Night-time pills. They are different colours so you can distinguish between the two. The AM (Daytime) formula is supposed to help cleans and detoxify your body, suppress your appetite, and give you a boost of …

All the past flue panics have left a mark on me for sure. I was always a bit of a “germaphobe” but events in past few years have made me even more cautious. I bought this solution so that I can disinfect my hands if I am in places …

I bought this Tresemme gel because I was out of my usual brand, and it was cheap. In general, styling gel is not something I use a lot of, but I like to keep some around if I need it to smooth a style or add some extra hold that …

Awhile back I purchased the Conair Dental Water Jet and was instantly filled with mixed feelings of like and dislike. The Dental Jet definitely served its purpose, it without a doubt provided me with a tool to promote dental hygiene that went far beyond basic flossing. I was able …

This is a fuzzy logic blood pressure monitor by the famous name NISSEI.
Previously I used to go to the doctor for routine blood pressure monitoring but since the day I purchased this compact wrist type BP monitor, life has become so easy for me.
I take the measurements as and …

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Serum isn’t a very good treatment for acne. First let me tell you a little bit about my skin. I do not get bad acne and I never have. I get the rare pimple on occasion. When I do get them though they come in two …

Although not explicitly stated as such this supplement is claimed to be the “natural Viagra”.
This legendary Peruvian Maca today known as Peruvian Ginseng, according to modern studies may promote libido, sexual potency and energy. The nutritional value of dried maca root is high, similar to cereal grains such as …

I love the smell of eucalyptus. It can be a little over-powering in certain instances but if used in the correct capacity, the smell can really be seriously relaxing. I experience back and shoulder pain pretty much on a daily basis and nothing much is going to fix it …

TheraBreath Oxygenating Toothpaste with Aloe Vera is a product that I would like to use, but I cannot. The reason I cannot is because I use two mouthwashes, one in the morning and afternoon and one at night. This toothpaste cannot be used with mouthwashes because the mouthwashes interfere …

Next to the lemon-lime flavored drink mix, this is one of my favorite flavored drink mixes put out by Emergen-C. The drink is rich in tangerine taste and the drink reminds me a lot of tangerine flavored juices. It’s especially delicious and refreshing when it’s real cold. That’s generally …

I have been coloring my hair at home for the past few years to save money on salon visits. I have mostly been using Loreal products, but when I heard that Colorsilk by Revlon was actually very good despite its low price, I did a brave thing and gave …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

If you are trying to loose weight, I highly suggest the Curves Digital Fitness Pedometer. This pedometer can be found through Avon. Contact your avon representative, or get online at avon.com. I am sure that they can be sold at Curves as well, but I am …

I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …

I became curious about the weight loss supplement HCG when a friend of mine posted some photos of herself on facebook. She had lost 50 pounds in two months. I immediately hopped in her inbox. I needed to lose about 75 pounds and wanted to get this process started. …

Although I am still somewhat young, I still worry about the effects of aging on my skin. I do my best to take certain precautions such as using an SPF everyday and investing in high quality skincare products. I saw this product advertised on television and I …

I’m prone to urinary tract infections since turning to a teenager. But it’s atypical for me to be hospitalized because of an infection which brought about recurring high fevers. The physician prescribed me to drink cranberry juice and I was later discharged after a few days. …

I picked these up at Wal Mart because I always like to have some moist wipes with me at all times. They come in handy at times and I always like to be prepared. These are compared to the Cottonelle brand ones and work just as well for a …

I don’t normally use cleansing pads, since I use either a foaming face wash or Noxzema cream to wash my face at night, and I rarely feel the need to remove make-up before then. My skin seems to do well with this routine. Someone recently bought me some of the …

Several years ago, while at a convention, one of the companies that was presenting products was the Tamiko Corporation, and their product was a Massager. We got the full treatment as part of the demonstration, and I have to say, it felt wonderful. Several of us were …

I had never really worried about exercising while away from home before I started traveling for work on a frequent basis. I decided to look for some portable exercise equipment that I could pack and use while in a hotel when I didn’t have time to either use the …

I am diabetic and have very sensitive feet, When it is close to time for my menstrual period, my feet swell and sometimes my regular shoes are very uncomfortable. My mom saw these slippers in one of her catalogs and showed them to me. They looked really comfortable, …

I was having some problems with memory and concentration, and since I do not like prescription medication, I decided to try the Focus Formula Brain Enhancement Supplement from my local vitamin store. This product is manufactured by Windmill Health products.
The box states that it includes Attention Factors, …

When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …