After doing the Discover Bellydance Basic Dance program this morning, I realized it was time to take it to the next level and begin doing the Beyond Basic Dance program as well.
This more advanced dance workout still features twins Veena and Neena in a …

About two years ago, my husband and I were window shopping at a Bed, Bath and Beyond shop and found one of those massaging chair pads for $100. We tried it out because they had one to test, and we LOVED it. We were determined to get one for …

There are so many good things to say about Tea Tree Oil that it’s hard to know where to start. So, let’s start with what is not good about it. It stinks. Literally. It has a very pungeant smell that is like a mix between wintergreen, mint and something …

Last weekend I was visiting a friend who was busy trying to get the last of her wedding details done so she could keep her mind from spinning off her head. Of course ever being the considerate friend, I sat waiting while she ran to go get her pictures for …

If you ask your doctor for these tests, you might get them done for $300 at the hospital, but you might not even be able to get it done. Doctors have to show accountability to insurance companies that the test was actually warranted because of symptoms. But …

If you have allergies, then you will like all free clear. I am very allergic to several different detergants. This one however is free from dyes and other types of things that people are usually allergic to.
A down side is that your clothes dont have that …

Antioxidants play a major role in maintaining good health and general well being. Although the best way to get our antioxidants and essential vitamins is though food, sometimes it is difficult to make sure to constantly pay attention to what I am eating.
Couple of months back I was …

When it comes to working out I am not a fan of passing out in front of others nor do I like the outrageous fees gyms charge for memberships—”no matter how many perks they offer. I have never watched the Biggest Loser television show in its entirety, but I …

While this may be suprising to most women, I never used tampons and only used sanitary pads until I was in my late 30’s. And then I got a job in a male-dominate security job agetr leaving military intelligence and knew that I would not have …

I choose this hospital when I had to deliver my second child. Actually in the beginning, it was not about the hospital that I choose but it was about the gynecologist that I choose for my pregnancy check up.
He works in some hospital and this YPK Hospital in …

I’ve always had extremely dry skin, and have tried dozens of moisturizers in a search for relief. Jergens Ultra Healing lotion has been by far the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. It has helped heal the cracked skin around my fingers from washing dishes, improved the skin on …

I use a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of pain and muscle cramping that go along with having fibromyalgia. This bath therapy has helped me more than any other ideas anyone has ever suggested, and much more than most medications have accomplished. I have made trying out …

When I saw this great idea from Bengay, I had to try it out. I have fibromyalgia and mild arthritis, so I use a lot of over the counter products for pain relief, including many rubs and balms like Bengay and its peers.
I have used Bengay for ages, …

I am someone who is very cautious about the products that I use in my hair. As a result, I was very excited to try this shampoo when it first came out. I have a lot of friends who rave about how much better sulfate free shampoos …

I have long been a fan of the quirky yet high quality products from Dr. Bronner and his magic soaps. I am also a big fan of lip balm, and when the two met and I saw that Dr. Bronner made one, I had to give it a try. It’s …

I take a hot bath every night to assist in treating the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, and the general stress of life that we all can use a break from. Since I have been using this therapy, my life has become more normal and I have struggled much less with …

I realized, after starting a new job almost two years ago, that I am WAY out of shape. Not just out of shape, but I’m a total wimp. I was a stay-home mother for seven years, and had been out of the workforce for much longer than I was …

I haven’t used a soap bar in the longest, because I remember reading an article in a magazine about how soap dries itself, and means that it can dry out the skin badly too. Also, it can leave residue on your skin without you even knowing! So I’ve been …

It´s difficult to imagine that Africa has a winter but it does. When anyone mentions Africa, the images that conjure in the mind are the heat and the wilderness. But it does and Botswana for example, is in the midst of it. The winters here are cold and …

I color my hair regularly at home. A few months ago, I bought a new brand of hair color to try, and had a horrible reaction to it. (And yes, I did do the patch test beforehand—“ and passed!) My scalp itched like crazy, and I started to get little …

Not only does the body skin dry up during the cold season but so do the lips. Like everyone else, I get the problem of dry, chapped lips which often crack and bleed when left untreated or unmoisturized. Although wearing cosmetic lipsticks
can ameliorate the condition, there is no substitute …

I bought Emjoi AP-18 Emagine Dual Opposed 72 Tweezer Head Epilator a few months ago because my previous epilator broke down. I never used this brand before so I was a little doubtful it might be a good product. I ordered it online and it was shipped in 15 …

I have suffered with insomnia and sleep problems most of my life. Sometimes this problem is mild enough that it can be helped with natural measures, and other times I need stronger medication to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. I prefer …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

My mother actually brought these test strips over to me a while back maybe six months or so ago and I thought she was silly because I was pretty sure you had to go to a doctor to have a test done to see if you had a bladder …

I had a lavender and rice filled throw pillow that I loved to heat in the microwave and use to help relieve tension and fibromyalgia pain, especially in the winter. The cover was a thick, plush microfiber zip up cover which could be removed and washed, and the interior was …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

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 bought this product just for fun. I had never seen anything like it, and I had been trying out different types of deodorants, looking for one that was aluminum free, since learning of the risks associated with aluminum products.
This contained zinc ricinoleate, chamomile, potassium alum, phenoxyethanol, estratetaenol, and alcohol. …

I have always been a big fan of this body oil. If you have not been to the body shop for massage oil, you should try it. The oil is scentless at first, until you select which unique scents you would like to add. There are …

I try to add fiber to my diet, to help with weight loss and aid in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
I’ve used a lot of different fiber products, and Benefiber mix is one of my favorites. The plain powder was the first product I started with, and I was so …

Sea and Ski is a suncreen that has been around for years. It is a suntan lotiion that I bought at Big Lots last year and it has served me well. This is really good at keeping your skin hydrated and is something that I use when I …

A few days ago, I woke up with a serious aching neck. I must have slept funny on it, but it hurt so bad I could hardly turn my head to the right. I had used up all the Icy Hot cream I had in the house and so …

I have fibromyalgia along with a couple of other conditions, and one of the known symptoms is termed “brain fog.” This describes the phenomenon well. When you get the brain fog, you just can’t put your thoughts together well. It is similar to the effect of not getting enough …

After my sinus infection had to be blasted with big-gun antibiotics, I knew it would be a good idea to get some acidophilus/probiotics into my system fast. In the past, this has saved me from many a miserable yeast infection and corrected drug induced diarrhea issues.
Normally I …

In today’s world, I have seen every second person, with a stomach ailment. These stomach problems are due to a bad lifestyle, pesticides laced foods, and chemicals injected crops that we eat today.
No food today is available without the use of harmful chemicals like urea and many pest sprays …

For the past 6 months this is the only mouthwash you will find in my bathroom. I love having a clean mouth but I have always hated that almost burning feeling in your mouth when you use other mouthwashes such as Listerine. Don’t get me wrong, you know you …

When I hurt my back at work years ago, I was unable to move without extreme pain. I hobbled to the emergency clinic, where I was told to stay in bed for two days without walking, take the anti-inflammatory drugs they gave me, and use Banalg pain reliever. Being a …

Oh what I wouldn’t give to relax a little, I mean I have literally spend countless hours looking for products that are soothing, and conducive to stress relief and restorative health and well being. At this point, I should have a PHD in TLC if you …

I retired from the Department of the Army last year and when I retired my funds became limited. I enjoy shopping, just like any other woman does. I really like to go to the store and save money with each purchase that I make. I went to …

Gin Chia has given me a new lease on life. I have a very busy life and I have been feeling very tired and listless of late. I have tried taking a multi vitamin, however, I always felt like I was throwing my money away. I …

I’ve known this product ever since I was a child. It was one of those beauty soaps that I came to grow up with. I first used this soap when I was in college for like a month. I got impatient waiting for its whitening effect on my skin …

I was one of those girls who longed for fairer skin. So curiosity got the best of me and I researched about different glutathione brands. I ended up buying Kyusoku Bihaku since I was swayed by the good reviews in an online forum.. Back then, the product was priced …

The human body definitely needs adequate calcium supplementation since it keeps our bones and joints strong. Without it, especially for aging individuals, it can result in osteoporosis. In simplest terms, our teeth, bones, and joints can get brittle and can break easily without enough calcium supply.
My mother …

Condoms are well known these days and are very helpful in lot many ways. My first child is just nine months old and I am also a workingwoman, so I don’t want to conceive so early. But I am also afraid of the side effects of contraceptive pills and …

I paid about $20 for a 200 pill bottle of this product online. Although I have never purchased a flaxseed oil supplement before, I decided to try the product because the high amounts of essential fats that the supplement contains. The main reasons why I decided to …

I have hair that is naturally curly, but also very damaged, so the lengthy back portion of my hair is mostly frizz unless I use some serious product on it or flat iron it. I like the look of it flat ironed, but sometimes I like to give it a …

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 …

One of my favorite fragrances and flavors is black currant. In Britain, it is seen quite commonly, but in the US it is not quite as popular. Everyone knows I obsess over black currant, so when a relative ran across this product, it was ordered for me as …

Ever wonder what makes us have a dull or overly shiny complexion? It is all those layers of dead skin cells they make us look dull or they trap oil and make us look shiny. As soon as I discovered this I started exfoliating. Exfoliation is so good for …