Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

I was looking for a wash to treat itch in my private area. I have tried a few feminine wash but they were not effective. Then I remembered using Lactacyd Liquid a couple of months back. So I went to the pharmacy to get a small bottle. There was …

Brushing our teeth 3 times a day is not enough to protect our teeth and gum’s from different bacteria that can invade it. We should protect our teeth and gum’s from what we eat and even those habits we have everyday.
I never use a mouth wash for many years …

After being pretty pleased with the Firm’s Hi-Def Sculpt, I went and purchased another title. Today’s workout is from the Firm’s Hard Core Fusion DVD. I have to admit I seem to gravitate towards the newer titles from this workout company. I wasn’t all that crazy about their older …

I have a favorite bartender who has been a friend of mine for years. When I complimented his mint mojito at dinner one night, he returned the kindness by giving me a bottle of this body lotion by Savour, which is in a mint mojito scent.
While I was …

A few weeks back, due to a minor car accident I suffered major cuts on my arms and wrists which slowly developed into deep wounds. Although these wounds slowly healed after applying an antiseptic cream, my real problem started now. After my wounds healed the massive scars on my …

I am a person in my late thirties and what really worries me at this point of time are the light wrinkles that have started appearing on my skin. Although I do my best to keep my skin in a good condition, I guess one can only postpone the …

When I first heard about these, I assumed they were just like the detox pads which I had tried and did not get any benefit from. Reading more into it, I found that the ingredients used in this product was totally different, and the intended out come was different—“ and …

My acne prone skin had always been a great cause of concern. Initially I would have acne especially on the —˜T’ zone on my face, but with regular care and treatment —“ I had quiet successfully managed to keep the eruptions at bay. But a few days back when …

I have always been a huge fan of Burt’s Bees products. One of my very first introductions to Burt’s was this Almond Milk Beeswax hand Creme. I saw it sitting on a friend’s bathroom counter, and curious, I opened it to see how it smelled. I was expecting honey …

My husband has over-exercised himself I think. He has been jogging in the morning for one hour and even playing basketball at night. Aside from this he is also regularly working out in our mini gym. Well I told him already that exercising is not tiring up oneself and …

This diet enticed me because I saw it on the Today Show. One of the authors presented some of the meals that looked delicious and satisfying. So I bought the book.
What I discovered is that I had a huge shopping list for my first few days. Some …

Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …

I have rough dry skin on my heels and feet if I do not actively keep on top of the situation with moisturizers and exfoliation. I am diabetic, which means I need to be especially careful of my feet with regards to health. I have tried a variety of …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

Flood water is not safe so I really hate stepping on it. It can trigger the development of fungus and can cause different kinds of skin disease such as athletes foot. However, during rainy days there are very few places that don’t encounter floods. In our country, flood …

Recently, my doctor ordered me on an all-liquid diet, so I went to Walgreen’s and purchased a couple of 6-packs of Theragran-M Nutritional Shake Plus. Theragran-M flavors are Chocolate and Vanilla and both are really tasty with no bitter after-taste. I really like the fact that these nutritional shakes …

I and my hubby are not tall. I am only around 5 feet and 1 inch in height while my husband is only 5 feet and 3 inches. This is the reason why when I delivered my first child I was really quite worried that he would not …

Having to spend quite a few hours in front of my computer, would sometimes leave my eyes tired and fatigue. This would often leave me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Though using eye drops often did help me get some relief, I always opted for more natural methods (using eye …

I fell in love with Lush products after using some of their soaps and bath bombs. After becoming intrigued about this unusual powder product, I finally ordered some of it too. There are very mixed opinions about the fragrance. It seems people really like it, or absolutely hate it. …

After having coloring my hair recently, I was shocked to see that my hair had started falling rapidly. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary phase, the hair fall seem to increase every single day and this made rather panic. I had my hair all over the …

For months now, Dr. Berg who is my dentist in Botswana urged us to get an electric tootbrush as he feels that we (including my children) are not brushing our teeth properly (my own dentist here in Luxembourg never recommended such a thing but it is an advise well …

I’ve finally tested this digital thermometer myself when my body felt feverish during those rare sickly times. My mom replaced our old thermometer with the Adtemp temple touch thermometer. We’ve broken many mercury thermometers in the past, they’re not safe to use for children, and are …

When I had a serious skin problem once, my doctor recommended Cetaphil cleanser for using on my face or any body parts that were sensitive. It worked great and I loved it, but for the amount I had to use daily, it became very expensive. Having a serious skin …

Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …

This is the first time that I will be using a negatively-charged ionized feminine pad which is the Genex Lady Far Infrared Anion Chip Sanitary Pad. I have heard a lot of good things about these anion pads and their competitor, Anion Love Moon. I have not had the …

I have used several Purell hand sanitizers in the past, but this has been my favorite one so far. I volunteer for a shelter, and we have to handle many different animals daily. To keep from cross contamination so that healthy animals do not get sick, we use hand sanitizer …

If you have dealt with acne like I have, you search till you find the right cleanser. The problem was for me, no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find the right cleanser to clear up my face. No matter what I did, the acne got worse. And when …

I have been suffering from migraine from the last five to six years. My headache would initially be mild and would later become so severe that I would have to take a pain killer for relief. This is when my sister suggested to me —˜Headache stopper roll on’. She …

The advent of summer months always left me feeling uncomfortable due to the problem of excessive perspiration. The immense humidity and the soaring temperatures always left me feeling wet with sweat even within a few minutes after a refreshing bath. But what really irritated me the most was …

I have a particular sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste. It burns my gums and tongue, and for this reason, I mostly use children’s toothpastes, or products with a milder flavor. I have found that many natural products have milder flavors as well as milder formulas. I do …

I want to feel comfortable always during my monthly period. And when it comes to sanitary napkin I want it cotton sheet and with wings. I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins and some made me uneasy and I also experienced rashes and it irritates my skin.
Finally, when …

I have been an avid home exerciser after I gained 22 pounds from multi vitamin, multi fiber and multi mineral. The extra weights were located at all unwanted places and make me feel really unattractive. From then on, begin my journey of exercising at my own living room. I …

Chronic Depression is referred to as Dysthymia in the medical field. It has been realized that this is a less sever than major chronic depression but it lasts a much longer time. It is also for a person with Dysthymia to also suffer from major depression at the same …

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 …

I bought ‘Master Massage Professional Massage Chair’ because of the need of the hour and recommendations from my doctor. The massage chair is extremely efficient and is an excellent one. The chair is very light in weight and I suppose it is even lighter than the weight provided in …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

I tried some of this shampoo at a friend’s house and liked it so much, I ordered a bottle for myself and my partner (who loves beer, although I do not drink it!)
I finally found something with beer in it that I like, and don’t have to taste. …

My sprained ankle was causing me a lot of pain and I seemed literally paralyzed. Due to increased swelling, I was finding it difficult to even walk within my house premises and this had brought my life to a standstill. To deal with this pain I had initially been …

When I purchased a Deep Steep bubble bath in the Honeydew Spearmint scent, I fell in love with the fragrance. I love spearmint, and although melon has never been a favorite, the combination was really unique and fresh. I have never known a cologne scent that was similar to it, …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last several years. One bit of advice that was given to me was that I needed to rid my hair and scalp of chemicals—“ get them out, and then start using all natural products and see if that made a …

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 …

I sometimes get ingrown toenails and they are horrible. Usually, I catch them before they get really bad, and see my doctor about them. He can usually cut the edge of the toenail out and fix the problem, although occasionally I has required a removal of part of the nail. …

After a grueling month doing Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred, I decided to take advantage of the momentum by moving forward with her Ripped in 30 DVD.
The workout DVD includes 4 levels, one level for each week. On average, the exercises last about 30 to 35 minutes inclusive of …

I have worn soft contact lenses for over 20 years and during that time, I have tried every brand of contact lens solution available. I rarely see any difference, so I generally buy the cheapest one, because solution can be pretty expensive. In the past few years, most of …

Here’s some background info that I am going to summarize from the following website http://www.healthychocolatebusiness.org about the shake. Pretty much Xocai’s X-Protein Weight Loss Shake is supposed to be high in antioxidants, and filled with good fibers and ingredients that help people to shed pounds and to cut back …

I bought this great soap free cleanser when I was trying out products to cleanse my winter dry skin. It is vegetable based and does not contain harsh chemicals. The label says 80% of the ingredients are organic. It has a very mild fragrance, that did not actually …

I bought this set because I had read good reviews and had friends who loved them as well. My hair is long and although it is thinning at the top and crown, the back is pretty thick, damaged, and frizzy. I like to put loose curls in the back to …

Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …