When I was a teenager, I got blackheads, whiteheads and whatever the skin can suffer from adolescence. I tried using a variety of acne care products, but they did not work for me, because my skin blotches would not go away, and I even get rashes from using them. …

I can remember the first time I ever heard of BC Powders. I was working at a drug store, and I had seen them on the shelf. People often asked for them, so I finally asked the pharmacist what was so different about them.
I was told that basically, …

I love to use unique bath and shower products, and I have recently become fascinated with shower tablets that dissolve in the indirect water flow, releasing vapors that you can enjoy in the shower. Friends know I love these, so I was not surprised that one of my birthday …

I have a friend in England who knows that I prefer to use kid’s toothpastes because the flavors are milder and it does not irritate my mouth or cause me to not brush long enough. I have tried many kid’s brands here in the US, and I was curious as …

While I am already a big fan of both Wai Lana Yoga, and Fit TV’s Namaste Yoga; you may wonder why I consistently seek to try other Yoga offerings. Well, perhaps it’s to discourage boredom, or maybe I just enjoy the novelty of a new workout; either …

I’m in my kitchen a lot because I really enjoy the art of cooking and finding it very relaxing but just because I’m pretty proficient in the kitchen doesn’t mean I don’t still end up with some burns on occasion from grabbing a pot that was too hot to …

I’ve always been a fan of Aquafresh, ever since I was a kid because for some reason my grandmother only bought Aquafresh toothpaste when I was a kid. And whatever grandma bought, that’s what you used. And there is something very soothing about seeing that strip of red, white and …

I’ll be honest. Mostly I just bought these because it looked like a cool idea. My feet hurt all the time, and I go through different insoles like they are going out of style. In my shoes, and with the amount of time I’m on my feet when at …

Summer time was around the corner and I wanted to look good in my brand new swimsuit, so I decided that I wanted to lose five pounds. I didn’t want to be on some pill diet or a liquid diet; I didn’t want to starve myself, but feel free …

Being a patient of high blood pressure, I decided to buy a home based BP monitor to easily keep track of my health. After doing necessary research, I bought this BP monitor around five months ago. As things stand out, it turned out to be a very bad investment. …

I got this pillow to take on the plane with me for my long flight to the UK. I have fibromyalgia and often get neck and back pain when sitting for long periods. This looked like a really well made pillow, and I have seen similar ones priced …

When I broke my leg a couple of years ago, I was having a hard time with it, worrying that I would get it wet when bathing. I prefer showers, and wanted something that I could wear over it, considering even using garbage bags, but was afraid of …

When I found that I really liked one of the other Neutrogena sun blocks I had bought, I decided to buy the matching facial lotion. The other product was a spray, and I don’t like spraying my face, of course. I have very fair skin to begin with, …

With a name like Cardio Overdrive, I was hoping my new Firm workout video would knock my socks off and boy did it ever! Lately, I have been collecting more and more Firm videos but only using the 25 minute express routines, today I thought I—˜d jump right in …

I always have been very stylish with my hair. During my younger years, I believe that hair is a woman’s crowning glory. My hair was the victim of any extreme emotion that stroked me. When my boyfriend and I had I fight, I got depressed and cut my hair …

When I first tried Cellex-C thanks to a friend who gave me a bottle of the expensive serum, I was pretty impressed with how it worked. I had none of my usual adult acne problems when I was using it, and I noticed my skin felt tighter and looked very …

A friend who knows I love eucalyptus scents bought me a bar of this wonderful soap as a present. Although I am guilty of using mostly chemical/detergent mainstream bars most of the time, I do love natural soap when I can find it and I was delighted to get this …

My receding hair line was making me quiet tensed for a few days now. Although I did try my best to take care of my hair, I guess that with rising age coupled with the stress and tension of every day life- were perhaps the main reasons behind …

I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …

Listerine whitening is a relatively new product for Listerine and not quite like the mouth washes that they have previously offered. As every one know Listerine is known for how strong their mouth washes are. You know if you really want to fight gingivitis then you need to use …

Vitamin E is a wonderful antioxidant and of course Vitamin and when used as directed can be great to help prevent heart attacks, coronary artery disease, and macular degeneration just to name a few. What many people do not realize though is that it can be dangerous if you …

I am taking Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men Multivitamins for quite a few months. It did help me a lot. Previously I used to always feel sleepy in the day and there was a sense of lack of energy in the body. Moreover, my enthusiasm to work for the entire day …

I have thinning hair that has been getting thinner every year since I turned 38. I have tried a great variety of products including shampoo and conditioner systems, vitamins, serums, even detox baths. So far, it is still thinning. Without being able to determine the root cause it is …

I have thinning hair, and when I found the Hewley’s shampoo product on Amazon, I decided to try it and see if it would work. Since it is designed to work with this product, the Saw Palmetto conditioner, I bought this one too. Since I do not know …

As a wearer of contact lenses I have had my ups and downs with different types of lenses and glasses. That is until I started using Focus Dailies - One Day Contact Lenses.
The tagline says “All Day Comfort” and it’s true.
Glasses didn’t work for me as I didn’t …

Having tried Denise Austin’s Tone Your Tummy Type diet and fitness program fairly recently, I knew when I spotted a number of her workout DVDs; that chances are I’d enjoy them.
I decided to try the Shrink Your Female Fat Zones workout as it offered two …

I have some serious neck problems that comes with some pretty bad headaches. I’ve tried many different chiropractors across the United States because we’ve moved so many times. None of them could help with my headaches caused by my neck trauma from childhood.
I finally found Dr. Farrell in …

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 …

I tried my second Shape workout DVD today, and I am happy to report that I found it more appealing than my last. Although it has a similar configuration, it was a more inclusive session. Today’s Shape 20-Minute Makeover contained a 20 minute interval training session and also four …

It was more than 10 years when my brother had asked me to use Tetmosol to get rid of severe skin inflammation and rashes coupled with itching. At that time, I had used many medicines without having complete cure. Tetmosol worked wonderfully. Since then, I used and let my …

I used to use Scope mouthwash for bad breath. I no longer do because now I use two other mouthwashes that fight bad breath plus provide other oral health benefits. There are other reasons I stopped using Scope mouthwash though. Scope mouthwash contains alcohol and I didn’t like the …

This is made in Germany. It contains eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, and rosemary oil. It’s a soothing ointment that helps babies calm down and relax. It comes in a small dark blue, flat oval shaped bottle that’s about 1.76 oz. The bottle is small and light so it is …

I like the convenience of a spray oil for after I shower. I leave it inside the shower, so that while I am still wet, I can spray and distribute it all over, then towel off, leaving me well moisturized but not feeling greasy, or looking shiny. I tried the …

I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

I am a huge fan of bath and Body Works, and I shop there every chance I get. I was browsing and found a product that I thought might help with my summer skin issues. I have combination skin that tends to be very oily in the summer but dry …

It may sound strange to see me writing as if I do not trust pregnancy tests. That COULD be, because, according to the pregnancy tests I had at doctor’s offices, in the late 60’s, told me I was not pregnant, each time that I WAS pregnant. There are 2 …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

Having only recently discovered the Body Electric workout program on TV, I thought for sure that purchasing Margaret Richard’s workouts would be easy. I immediately went to my favorite websites, Amazon and Collage Videos, and was pretty disappointed when I could only find a few DVDs here …

Our 3-year-old daughter had her first cavity that needed to be filled; something I’ve learned in the past that can be both a painful and scary experience to even an adult. So, when we took her to the Columbus Family Dental in Columbus, WI yesterday my wife and I …

If you want a cheap lozenge for a sore throat, then the Fisherman’s Friend Cough Suppressant Lozenges Menthol for $2.99 is definitely the one. It comes with 38 lozenges in a nice tin case, and the lozenges are easy to get to without all that unnecessary unwrapping or popping …

In my ongoing quest to find items that make my body feel good and relaxed, I purchased the Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager. This was part of Sunbeams’ Health at Home designs and was Model 1610.
The premise here is pretty basic. The Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager is just …

When I’m in the mood to exercise, my prefered method is walking. I’m not a speed walker by any stretch of the imagination, but I like to aim for particular goals. It’s much easier for me to get motivated to go for my daily walk when I can tell …

When I first saw this bar of soap, it caught my eye because of the little embossed emblem which was visible through a window in the package. It looked like a “play” button that you would see on a YouTube video or other media player. I don’t know if it …

I tried this Biguerlai back then when I badly wanted to lose weight, and because of its advertising, I was encouraged to try it out because it says it can lose weight and it specializes in flattening the tummy.
It’s available in drugstores and in supermarket. It can be easily …

Florozone Lotion, a product of Hygienic Research Institute is a medicated soothing lotion for treating acne scars and dry skin and is enriched with allantoin, lanolin and glycerin. The information leaflet in the pack says that this lotion is suitable for all skin types.
I used this lotion previously when …

I have owned a Total Gym for years. I recently upgraded to the Total Gym 1800 because it had some improved features, and my old one was starting to deteriorate from years and years of use. What I love about the Total Gym 1800 is that there are …

I use this product for purposes of treating my acne on places like my back, stomach, chest, and even on my legs. I had been looking for an acne product that was specifically for the body, and Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub was the only one I could find, …

For some unknown, mosquitoes love me. It’s so sad because if there’s one thing I hate most in this world, it’s a mosquito’s bite. So, imagine my glee when I found Ilog Maria’s Sting-less Citronella Mosquito Repellent w/ Propolis sold on their website. It’s with me almost every time …

This is the rubbing alcohol I’ve been using at the moment. I bought it from a shopping trip to the grocery store some time ago. I like to switch between hand sanitizers and rubbing alcohols from time to time, depending on the occasion. Lately, I find …