Having enjoyed Kathy Smith’s Getting Better All the Time diet and fitness book, I jumped at the chance to try her Tummy Trimmers workout DVD, after I saw it at TJ Maxx the other day.
Besides the fact that Smith has been a featured …

I recently had a procedure done to remove a bunion on my right foot, while also fusing a joint in my foot to make sure the bunion did not occur again. In order to speed up my healing process, my doctor requested a bone growth stimulator.
I met with …

When I had a serious burn injury on my wrist, the hospital instructed me to wrap it carefully with the stretchy bandage they sent home with me. Although it worked pretty well, it was painful and annoying to have to re-wrap the wrist to inspect it daily. Soon …

A lot of people don’t understand the concept behind Flaxseed Oil and it’s benefits but I do. I have been taking this stuff for a long time. It all started with my mother who always made us take it when we were younger. I never understood then, all I …

Dr Scholl’s is a company that knows feet and in general I have always been happy with their products. I am diabetic, and even before I was diabetic, I used insoles in my shoes. I used to work in retail and stood on my feet for long hours. …

While I was browsing in a CVS store, I saw something that was unusual. I had never seen a store brand make a product to compare to an Avon product. CVS has a bath oil product that compares itself to Skin-So-Soft bath oil by Avon. I have used …

I bought a bottle of this moisturizer on the recommendation of a lady who claims she has been using it for twenty years. I needed a moisturizer for sensitive skin, and I had not tried a new one in a long time. My regular product is Neutrogena—“ but …

My hair is not as smooth and as beautiful like what some of my friends and neighbors have. It has natural waves and somewhat dry. In addition, its tips are a bit frizzy and that’s what I really hate the most. But I could still say …

After coming back from my trip to Romania, i have developed a skin problem, called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin problem, that causes an acne-like problem, but the truth is, it’s not an acne. It’s a skin irritation. The skin becomes sensitive and develops redness. I can’t be too …

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 …

Having finished the Wave’s Rock it off workout, I feel sweaty, breathless, and happy it’s over. Maybe not in that order but nonetheless, I feel I got a good workout in today. I purchased the Wave system by the Firm a few weeks back at Wal-Mart and …

I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …

It has been a very long time since I last used a facial mask. The weather outside has been extremely hot, unfortunately causing me to do a lot of sweating. Although I rarely suffer from facial outbreaks, I still experience other problems such as exaggerated pores. …

The Germ-X hand sanitizer is something that I have seen using since July (three months now) because I found it at Walmart selling for .99 for the 1.5 oz bottle. The bottle is small but the price is very inexpensive and I have 25% of the bottle left so …

When I developed a severe pain that started in my lower back and radiated down my leg and into my foot, I at first assumed it was my fibromyalgia playing another nasty trick. When it did not get better as soon as I expected, I started to wonder if it …

I’ve been using Origin Pink Peace of mind for years. I deal with a stressful life and sometimes I need something to reduce that stress. It may sound crazy but Origin Pink Peace of Mind has helped me find calm and reduce stress with ease. I love it and …

Diets can be overwhelming, I know. Sometime we need a quick break. Something that will help us to lose weight while we get to eat whatever we want. Let me repeat : Lose weight while we eat whatever we want. To some this is a miracle. …

When the liquid hand soap in my bathroom set ran out, I wanted to get a nice replacement for it. I really liked the silver holder, so I decided to look for either the same brand that came in it originally, or a bottle that was a similar size …

Having bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …

Hey Ladies!! If you are confronted with having to consider or have to have a hysterectomy, never fear! HysterSisters is your place for quesstions to get answered, fears to be shared, and friends to be made! I had to have a hysterectomy in 2001. I don’t know that I …

I have a large collection of bath oil beads inside a big glass bowl in my bathroom. It is a little work of bath art, and is ever changing as I add and replace beads with different brands and types. I copied this from something I saw in another person’s …

I have a bad back, and always have back and neck pain. I was looking a a good massager for my neck that would relieve some of the tension that I hold there. I found the Conair Shiatsu Neck Massager for around $40 so I purchased it. …

After enjoying my Prevention Fitness Systems Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss DVD a few weeks ago, I thought Id try their Express Workout: Dance it Off, with Jennifer Galardi.
Since I already own several dance workouts that feature Latin and Hip Hop Styles, I was …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …

Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …

This product is meant to help you increase your metabolism and thus increase your weight loss. I noticed very little difference with it as opposed to without it. I eat a healthy diet and exercise, but my metabolism needed a little kick. I thought Blackmores Metabolism …

Despite the cracked and dry hands I’ve dealt with over the use, I have also dealt with dry skin all the way around. I think the reason why I deal with dry skin is because it runs in my family. I try to find the right lotion to use …

I found this product online and ordered it for myself after waking to mild migraines several days in the same week. I have to admit, looking at the picture of the product on the website, it was surely one of the strangest contraptions I have ever seen—“ but, also …

When I stayed at a friend’s house while vacationing in Florida, I became acquainted with this wonderful soap product. My friend only uses cruelty-free products if possible, and this soap is made by a company committed to being cruelty free and green.
I first thought the …

After brushing my teeth i used to ash it off with listerine because of its fresh and minty feeling. When I tried this Listerine with Whitenning i can see that i was able to get a brighter teeth than i had before. Before my teeth is yellowish and i …

This is one of many products my hairdresser has recommended to me. I bought this at a time when my hair had just been colored and was going through a “frizzy” phase. She said it was the very best thing she had and that it worked better than the products …

I take a hot bath on a nightly basis in order to treat the painful muscular symptoms of fibromyalgia, a condition I have had since my late teens. I use bath products to be able to enjoy them more—“ and trying out bath products has transformed my therapeutic bath time …

My granddaughter often visits me and having supplies on hand in case she cuts herself helps stop her tears quickly. She loves Dora and I thought that purchasing Dora Band-aids would be a great way to help her get over her knee scraping tears as quickly as possible. I …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

I started using Sensodyne toothpaste instead of regular toothpaste about a month ago and I can’t believe the difference it has made. I was skeptical but it turns out that it is a great product and it really does do what it says. It lessens tooth sensitivity. …

I like to keep my nails looking neat, and for years I just used the standard emery board or metal files, with an occasional sapphire file.
When I happened to see the Opi crystal file near a display of their nail polish I was looking at, I picked it up to …

Aside from taking up supplemental medicines, I also drink energy boosting drinks. I have tried a lot of energy drinks. I usually drink these stuffs when I need extra energy to finish some certain tasks. Just a few years ago, there was this ad on Extra Joss Energy Drink. …

Being in my 40’s, I admit am not as strong and quick as when I was in my 20’s and 30’s. I have an 8 to 5 job that requires a lot of mental exercise that keeps me behind the desk most of the time. It can really get …

In the past, doctors have recommended that I take Colace brand stool softener for constipation related to irritable bowel syndrome. Sometimes it would work effectively, and sometimes not. I found better results by using a daily regimen of fiber supplementation. When I was planning a long road trip, I …

I get sever migraine headaches to the point my eyes go blurry, my head is pounding and I am vomiting continually. One of the homeopathic medicines I have been taken during a migraine headache that seems to help ease the migraine away is the Hyland’s Migraine Headache Relief Tablets. …

My son woke up with extremely dry skin patches behind his ears, and on his cheeks, as well as around his mouth. Behind the ears, it was all red, and rather scaly, especially. I read about how to take care of this, by reading the web doctor sites, on …

I have used several different teeth whitening products over the years. From toothpastes, to mouth washes, to strips, I am always looking to try new products to get whiter teeth. I used to use Crest Whitening Strips, and they gave me good results. But the price …

I am an avid user of Valeo Yoga Mat after my old yoga mat was damaged. It cost $13 online. For a low price, I think it is a great product you should use as well. It has the dimensions of 24″ width x 48″ length, and weighs not …

I received one can of this three pack when I took a trip with friends to the mountains. It was the first time I had been to a really high altitude, so it was a precaution to prevent me getting a headache or any other symptoms. I felt kind of …

I have never tried acupuncture, or any other alternative medicine procedures before, and I never expected to. Even if I ever had such things covered by my medical plan, I admit to being a self-diagnosing and self-curing individual; I tend to try to through any medical issues and injuries …

The only adjective to describe this is disgusting! According to the woman who sold me this product, it would help me lose weight. Yeah, it did; I could hardly eat a bite after drinking it because it left a nasty taste in my mouth. And no amount of water …

Kidney stones are no longer a major problem for me. While I will probably get them for the rest of my life, I have found a product that breaks them down, so they pass out of my system without incident. I discovered this product by accident when …

Back in the glorious 1980’s, I used this hair spray. I was a teenager and it was the brand my mom used, so I ended up adopting it. As I tried other brands once I had the initiative, I always liked the Mink best. When I saw it on …

Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …

AcneFree’s Terminator 10 acne and blackhead medicated spot treatment is by far the best over-the-counter acne cream I have ever used. It comes in a 1 oz orange tube and is pretty fairly priced (i bought my tube at my local Wal-Mart for about $5.) I have had mildly …