The Bally Total Fitness Gym, located on 4438 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA, is surprisingly one of the better and more affordable gyms in the area. It is conveniently located by Cal State University Long Beach and by various apartment complexes, making it an ideal choice …

When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …

I’ve been to a number of opticians over the years, some good, some not so good. I have no complaint about the actual eye examination I had today, but the system left me feeling like I’d been processed like a piece of meat.
To start, you are sent to sit …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

Ever since I was younger, I have hated the dentist. I have had bad experiences with dentists giving me novicaine in the wrong side of my mouth, and I had a dentist give me a root canal at age 17 when my six month check up prior to that …

A long time ago I used to suffer from a teeth gap which was noticeable even when you look from afar. It was actually between my two front teeth on the lower side, and I did not even know why I got it. Maybe it just developed over the years. …

I was at a organic store / health store to look for some vitamines that could boost my immune system and energy level. I, then saw a bottle of wheatgrass in powder form. I have heard that wheatgrass does actually increases one’s energy level. Without much hesitant, I bought …

I have gained a few pounds, and while cutting out some foods and getting a little more exercise has certainly helped, I have about 15 stubborn pounds that just wouldn’t budge. Before Christmas at my local Walmart a Pharmacist technician suggested I try MetaSlim Ultimate Weight Loss Kit. It …

My boyfriend bought this massage chair topper for me for Christmas, and it was honestly because I preferred this to the larger, more expensive chair that I had tried out when we were shopping. Although the topper isn’t quite as extensive in massaging all parts of the body, I …

I don’t know about you, but I have been trying to lose all those post pregnancy tummy flab for the last 7 years in vain. I have tried every available workout video, especially from the series the FIRM. I recently bought this 5-Day Abs workout series, and was hoping …

I have been completely hooked on home Microdermabrasion treatments ever since I learned the many anti-aging benefits manual exfoliation has to offer. Whether I want to rev up circulation and speed up the transfer of nutrients, help peel away dull surface cells, or simply improve skin texture …

I like to keep a few lip balms on hand that have spf protection for when I am outdoors or traveling and might be spending time in the sun. Since I had tried the other Nivea lip balm (Kiss of Moisture) and loved it, I decided to try this one …

Rosarita’s vegetarian beans are the best. I know that the word vegetarian may freak some of you non-vegetarians out (Relax! I am a non-vegetarian too!), but I cannot imagine why you would buy the regular non-vegetarian beans if you can get something that tastes just as good instead. …

Okay, this review is a little embarrassing (well, more so) than my other ones due to the fact that it revolves around my inner thighs. Lately, me and a coworker have been walking about 2 miles or so after work in the park that is near our office. It’s a …

I went to a relaxation workshop that was recommended by a physical therapist, to help with managing stress levels that affected my fibromyalgia symptoms. There were about twenty of us in the group. During one of the relaxation exercises, our instructor handed out these little adhesive dots that …

Foot care products have always fascinated me. Since I have always felt that our hands and feet were perhaps the most exposed part of the body, according to me they needed to regular care to help keep them in good condition. So for this purpose, I always loved trying …

My favorite protective lip balm to where when I am going outside is Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15. It helps prevent my lips from becoming burned by the so and dried out by the wind. However, I don’t like the scent of it or the way it …

Four months into my quest to achieve my ideal body, I stumbled upon another exercise I immediately fell in love with. I’m talking about the much talked about and positively reviewed Physique 57 Solution. The fitness exercise or should I say technique was founded back in 2006 by creator …

I found a very safe natural treatment for headaches and migraine. This is the Natural Healing Oils Heal Headaches. I’ve proven this to be very effective treatment to my headache and my whole family has been practically benefited by the healing power of this product. I am so glad …

I’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint flavors in most commercial toothpastes, so I usually end up using kid’s flavors, or natural products that offer milder flavors. This allows me to brush more comfortably, so that I end up brushing longer. I have tried a lot of different brands …

I am so happy with my purchase of Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg supplement, I take two doses every day! I was at my parents’ house during my Winter vacation, and while I was checking out my mother’s medicine cabinet, I noticed that she had so many new …

After finding one of Jillian Michael’s The Biggest Winner Workouts, I decided to find the rest of the four remaining in the series. The first one I tried was The Biggest Winner- How to Win by Losing: Shape Up- Front workout. As I’m a big fan of …

We get our fair share of cuts and scrapes at home, and when that happens, we bring out the Band Aid brand bandages. I like the medicated version that has Neosporin already added on the cotton part because they help to keep a cut clean and also reduce …

Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …

Sometimes I like to use a toothpaste that does not burn my mouth like most of the mint flavored ones tend to do, especially if I have chapped lips or a sore in my mouth. The best products I have found for this are toothpastes that are made …

I have mild adult acne and I also have combination skin, which can make it difficult to treat the acne. Products that dry the skin are too harsh for the drier portions of my skin and cause rashes and irritation. The gold standard treatment, benzoyl peroxide, is no good …

It’s maybe once every three months that I experience any kind of serious breakout, and usually it’s somehow associated with my stress levels at the time. About six months ago, I got married, changed addresses, extended my hours at work, and was generally having a stressful time of it, …

Like many people I had a valid gym membership which, if I’m honest, I did not get full value out of. I was a frequent user in the spring and the summer, although as soon the clocks went back and the temperature dropped I found that my motivation …

I have usually been pleased with Nature Made supplements, so when I found a really good buy one get one free sale on the brand, I stocked up. One item I bought was the high potency magnesium. I have several reasons for wanting to take magnesium. It is a …

The first thing you notice about Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, Florida is the fact that has an amazing view of the ocean. The building itself is rather nice as well, but the ocean sparkling in the sun takes your breath away.
When you enter the hospital via any …

I have a problem with dry eyes, especially when I spend long hours at the computer or spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter. I have used various drops, and they do help quite a bit—“ but I became interested in this kit after hearing about it from …

With the whole lot of work and the kind of environment I am sorrounded with at the office, when i get homed i will be so stressed. I got back pain, headache, legpain and my hands as well.This is because of the whole lot of walking and prolonged sitting …

I have a friend in England who sends me care packages filled with things I cannot find here. When cold season rolled around, we somehow got into a discussion about cough drops (or cough sweets, as they call them) and lozenges that we remember growing up. The mention of …

I am diabetic and I would far rather use natural remedies when possible than take drugs or insulin. Although I do take oral medications, I supplement them with as many natural cures as I can so I don’t have to take as much.
One fellow diabetic was talking …

I have battled with allergies since I was a toddler. Especially indoor allergies. I have tried almost everything over the counter to treat my allergies such as Claritin, Benadryl, Zyrtec and Sudafed. However, I did not like the side effects I experienced from taking these allergy medications such as …

I take a nightly hot bath to help me combat the effects of fibromyalgia. The pain and muscle spasms reacts very favorably to warm water, and also the effects of mineral salts that I often add to the bath. This therapy has kept me active and living normally for several …

Even though my experience using Suave products in the past was not very good, I still decided to try this product since I have had heard so many great things about this particular line. I have natural or chemically free African American hair and I am always looking …

We simply love it! No, we are not a community of hearing impaired. Only one of our friends uses the hearing aid but it has practically made everyone’s lives easier and better.
You see, ever since that accident that permanently damaged her eardrums, she has dragged us all in the …

I saw the commercial for Iron Gym on TV and knew it was right for me. Chin-ups are a fantastic way to quickly build upper body strength and definition. My lovely wife has been amazed at how quickly the results start to show.
I ordered via their website, so I …

Growee Syrup has the some health benefits as that as Cherifer as far as my experience is concerned. I gave this Vitamin to my twin grandchildren for few months when I noted that they are much cheaper than Cherifer. My neighbor whose child has been taking Growee syrup …

I get bored with cleansers. I love all types, and use a great variety including anything new that’s come along. One particular day I was shopping and stopped by the soap section because I was running low on shower gels and soaps. I couldn’t really find anything …

the first time i saw this was when i was at a wal-mart store, the bottle looked really cool so i desided i would buy it to see how it would work. i use alot of hair spray and this TRESemme hair spray is the only one i use …

This face masque contains green tea which is good to use on irritated skin. It calms the skin down and takes away the redness, at least that’s what it claims to be. I got this in a trial size and when I opened the jar, it looked like brown …

I had heard of eye washes, but never used one until the last year. Now I don’t know why no one ever told me to buy this product!
I have sensitive eyes that tend to get dry. I also have eye lashes that have a favorite hobby of falling into my …

When I was looking for ways to protect myself from the unusually large number of sick people I encountered in the winter months last year, I found reviews for this product were pretty good. I’d tried Airborne, and it seemed to be working, but curiosity made me decide to try …

I picked up a small package of these feminine wipes while I was out one day. I happened to have started my period while I was shopping. I had been expecting it so I had protection with me, but I wanted to freshen up a bit before the day was …

I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …

I noticed some stains on the back side of my front teeth that were probably due to my copious tea consumption. While I was looking in the store for some products to help whiten and remove the stain, I noticed this little product hanging on a j-hook.
It …

It’s weird that I should even have to do a review about blood pressure monitors, or (the second or third review for that matter), because I’m only 34 years old and it seems like that’s just way too young to have to worry about my blood pressure. Until about …