I decided to try using little freshener balls in my sneakers, but this was met with disaster as my cats thought they were toys and forced me to keep my shoes on a high and inaccessible shelf, which was not where I wanted my shoes to be. As they lost …

I have used Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo (the regular formula) off and on for years, ever since my mom used it on me as a kid.
The last time I purchased body powder, I chose the Johnson and Johnson’s lavender scented baby powder. I loved the scent …

Sprectravite Multi-vitamins, I have used for less than one, hundred count, bottle and found it was not worth the aggravating of my stomach; and it also caused serious G.E.R.D.-like symptoms and acid reflux, that stopped after I discontinued the usage.
These are located in CVS, in particular, but the store …

Lately I watch Oprah show every now and then and sometimes she really gives good advices. As she has big problems with her weight she usually does episodes on the food. Once when I was watching Oprah show there was Doctor Oz, a very famous doctor who wrote several …

I like to take vitamins, because I have always felt so sluggish. I have noticed that if I take the right vitamins, I have much more energy and feel much healthier. Though I am used to taking vitamins in pill form, I decided to try something different. I went …

Anytime Fitness in Belchertown MA is a cool gym to go to. It is real small compared to other gyms but there are two floors. The top floor is where the cardio equipment is and the bottom floor is divided into two rooms where one room is machine weights …

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. …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Gentle Exfoliating Pads are the essence of what the wave is made for. The wave is the tool that you use the pads on. It vibrates and uses the motion to help exfoliate your face. These pads are the top pads made for the wave yet. …

I noticed I was running out of my usual clay mask, so when I was at the store, I looked for a cheap one to get me through until my regular one went on sale. I found a basic bentonite clay mask by Freeman that was less than five dollars, …

As a diabetic,I’m always on the lookout for things that I can eat with moderate affects on my blood sugar.Like almost everyone else in the world,I like ice cream.There aren’t near as many varieties of sugar free and no sugar added ice creams as there are regular.Blue Bunny does …

I have gone to Dr. Nils Foley, MD, several times for a variety of issues, even though he isn’t my primary practitioner. Dr. Foley is a regular treating physician at the new Nextcare Urgent Care on Oracle, near the Tucson Mall. I haven’t had a general practitioner in a …

I came across this product in a checkout line at Walmart. It was a cold winter, and we were planning a “ghost walk” in Savannah Georgia at midnight. It was going to be very cold. My hands tend to get cold and crampy in the winter and sometimes …

Less popular and more time consuming than Botox injections are Artecoll injections. Artecoll was invented in the 1980’s by a German by the name of Professor Gottfried Lemperle, and began being used in Canada in 1998. One of the things that makes Artecoll popular is the way the substance …

One of my hobbies is making shower gels and soaps, bath salts, and other products for gifts. I am a confessed bathaholic, and not only buy everything new out there, but try to make it at home too.
One day I was reminded about a friend’s birthday that I …

I’m not sure what exactly about me tends to invite accidents, but I’m sometimes more of a walking disaster than I’d like to admit. The sad thing is that half the time, I don’t even realize I’ve hurt myself until after the fact, so I always tend to keep …

I have an allergy to latex, so my partner always has to use non-latex condoms during our time together. It can get a little frustrating sometimes, because there aren’t as many options available when it comes to non-latex. We did try the Durex Avanti Bare Condoms and …

First I would like to tell you, that I was not a fan of Close Up toothpaste, before I always use Pepsodent or Glister from Amway. Then I married my husband. He can’t use other than Close Up, whenever I buy other brand, he would always bought …

I saw this product for the first time being demonstrated at a seminar for fibromyalgia patients. Many of us with fibromyalgia have neck and back pain. I myself have back and shoulder pain, which I find is greatly helped by a better quality pillow, so I was very interested …

I always had a habit to keep my weight checked. For this I would make it a point to keep track of my weight at least once a month. But last November —“when I stepped on my weighing machine- I was in for a great shock. My weight had …

The first time I saw a stability ball, I was very intrigued. They looked like a lot of fun, and I thought that is something that I can do. I am so glad that I purchased one. There are so many great benefits to having one …

Have you ever been to Latitude Sportsclub in Salisbury, MA? Well, I have to say it is rather impressive.
A little costly I guess, but you should see for yourself. One-day pass is 15 $(different plans available if you want to become a member). And for that money you …

Now, a little bit of description. The tube and the package are green in color, with green waves, and a picture of mint leaves on the right.
Betadent Total Action is very good tooth paste. It is of pretty high quality, and it is producing a very good effect …

When I was younger, I began using contraceptives as a way to regulate my periods. I have never had any problems with any of the brands I have used (although I switched frequently in the beginning, the doctors had me on Triphasil for the most amount of time) …

I must say that it was very well worth it to purchase my first true luxury “vroomer” a couple years ago!
We’re speaking about something involving just about every single thing you would wish from something for the price tag:
- power
- long battery life
- rechargeable
- waterproof
- travel lock
- body-safe silicone …

I love to exfoliate my back, but it is not always the easiest task to accomplish. There are a lot of different ways to do it. The best one, by far, is to have someone else do it for you. Since this is not always practical, we have to …

Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …

I once went through a phase where my scalp was itchy and irritated. It happened after a professional hair coloring treatment, and lasted about a month. Some chemical in the colorant must have really upset my scalp, because I had itching, flaking, and little bumps to pop up periodically. No …

I have been looking for a way to “erase” the strech marks that appeared on my thighs after my two pregnancies, but nothing worked. I have used massage, natural oils, special diets, exercise but nothing really delivered the expected results so far. So this time I opted for a …

I have always loved natural soaps. They are gentle to the skin and not as drying as most of the mainstream bars which are actually not real soap, but rather detergent bars.
Spearmint is one of my favorite mint smells, especially in the summer. It is a bright and refreshing fragrance …

My favorite vitamin C supplement to take daily to help keep the cold and flu away naturally is Natures Bounty Delicious Chewable Vitamin C Tablets with Rosehip. I like these tablets because they taste like oranges and are easy to chew and swallow down when needed.
I got these …

I bought this shampoo because it was very different from other brands I had tried. While being sulfate free, with no petroleum products or parabens, it also has yucca root and coconut oil soap. This was interesting to me, since I love natural coconut oil and soap made from it. …

I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …

I wanted to try this toothpaste to see if it did in fact make my teeth three shades whiter with one tube like the box claims it does. However, I didn’t get to use the whole tube. In fact, I only used it for about four or …

At my last dental checkup, it was recommended that I use this brush. I have been using Colgate and other brands of soft standard toothbrushes, and a battery powered one every other day, to try and get my gums back into good shape.
When my dentist told me about …

I was used to apply tooth paste of branded companies for cleaning of my teeth. For last couple of months, I was suffering from Pyorrhoea (blooding in gums)which could not be cured with any of branded toothpaste.
One of my colleagues suggested me to use Hiteshi Aloevera Herbal Tooth …

I was feeling really weak and sleepy all of the time. I was so tired all of the time that people would actually ask me what was wrong on a daily basis. I knew that there was nothing wrong with me short of tiredness and not eating right, so …

When I bought some soap from Bubble Shack, I became interested in their other products. This is a company whose products are Hawaiian and all have a Hawaiian theme. They make a great array of healthy, natural products that are vegan and sulfate free, including soaps, lotions, soy candles, …

I love to work with essential oils. I use them for massage preparations, aroma therapy, and general treatment of skin and health conditions as needed. I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil and use it regularly in a great variety of things.
When I read …

This product called Blue Stuff is Emu Oil. I can rub some of the blue concoction on my hip where I have arthritis. There is a cooling sensation and then I can feel the arthritis easing up. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand and …

This stuff works miracles. Seriously, it’s fantastic. We all know how annoying and unpleasant it is to be bitten by mosquitoes. The itching, the swelling, the burning… it’s all just so unwanted and distracting. Well this stuff from AfterBite works remarkably well, better than any other stuff that I’ve …

When I was looking for some inexpensive body wash to get me through until Bath and Body Works had their big clearance sale, I looked at several of the fragrances Suave offered. One was Wild Cherry Blossom. Cherry Blossom is one of the scents Bath and Body Works has …

I have neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus, and I am also diabetic. In other words, my nerves are fried! While my problems are mild, they can be extremely distracting and painful when they flare up. I have been given neurontin and lyrica, and none of it …

Fighting the common cold war seems to be a losing battle for me.Sad to say, I found out that there is no quick relief for the common cold. No matter what you do once you caught the colds,you will have to let it run its course,from days to weeks.Realizing …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

Since my work involved me to be sitting for longer period of time during the day, my legs would often feel exhausted and stiff. Sometimes the conditions would become so worst that I would experience swelling on my legs especially in and around my calves and feet- which would …

Everyone wants overall health and well-being. Unfortunately it is very hard to be healthy in today’s fast past world. Most of us have children and full-time jobs and social lives and the cost of healthy products are continuously going up making it difficult for the average earner …

I tried the Clear Passage nasal strips because they were cheaper than my normal brand. I don’t usually have to use strips at night but I am pregnant and I tend to snore and have a lot of problems breathing at night when I am pregnant.
The strip did open …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown of my head. I also have frizzy hair in the back, which can make for a somewhat challenging arrangement of hair care products. I need something to volumize the top and roots but not weigh down the back.
I found …

For years my doctor had been urging me to try Omega-3 fish oils, but until I did a little research on them; I hadn’t realized how important they were. When it came time to try them, I decided to check out my local health food store as they offered …

I have a weakness for home exercise equipment, so once I stumbled upon The Firm Total Body TransFIRMation Kit at TJ Maxx; I knew I had to have it. If you have ever exercised to a firm workout DVD, you may have noticed the special hand weights …