Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …

When I have lower back pain or menstrual cramps and want heat therapy that I can move around with, I usually use one of the Thermacare heated pads or one of its generic equivalents. One day I decided I wanted to try and save some money by finding a reusable …

Among my favorite times of the year is when Bath and Body Works holds their semi annual clearance sales. I just got back from one this week, and stocked up on all my favorites at fantastic prices.
Some of their newer fragrances are even on sale—“ but it’s …

I had this allergy to insect bites like mosquito and ants. After I was bitten by those insects I vigorously scratch it because of very itchy feeling. My skin turns to red and it turns into scar.
My friend who is using this Benadryl ointment recommended me to used this …

I used to spend longer hours using the computer mainly for work. I spent almost 10 hours a day just sitting down and working on my computer. I didn’t really have time to exercise or just stretch out some muscles. Before I know it, I already have this slouch …

While trying to learn more about massage therapy, I came across a unique DVD. Not only did it contain information on Swedish Percussion techniques, but it also had chapters on Acupressure, and the “Natural Face Lift” facial exercise program.
The Natural Beauty DVD by Wellspring …

Im pretty sure everyone knows what this condition is. Its really when someone doesnt have enough blood in their body and it can be due to various things. I mean, I used to have the belief that anemia simply means your body isnt making enough blood cells. This indeed …

A few days back when I happened to accidentally hit my leg to a table, I hurt myself so badly that for a few moments I just couldn’t move my leg anywhere. The pain was so severe that I almost felt dizzy and giddy that I nearly had to …

I got big big problems with cellulites after I gave birth to my daughter. I got really fat (by fat I mean 20lbs fatter) and my skin was really sagging. It was so frustrating. I even cried one night because of my deformed body, I was 18 back then …

About four weeks ago I started having difficulty eating or drinking anything hot or cold. It was very painful and was making me very miserable. I went to the pharmacy and bought the Sensodyne toothpaste for sensitive teeth. And cavity prevention. Everything I drank hot …

I’d seen a few commercials for the neckline slimmer, but I don’t like to order off of the t.v. I waited until I found it in a store. This avoids the hassle,and shipping costs.
I always have had a problem with a thick under chin, also known as a …

I have used a lot of natural deodorant products, and I would rather use them because of the links between cancer and aluminum, but the problem is that simply put, the vast majority of them just don’t work very well. When someone recommended this one, telling me that she …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

I recently had TWO horrible experiences at this Walmart Pharmacy location…
It all started with a really bad dental abscess that I needed antibiotics for. I picked this location specifically because it is close to where I reside and it would’ve been very convenient to pick up right after work. …

I have no idea who DOESN’T suffer from sinuses but know that I do and when it gets bad, it gets very bad. One of the things that I notice about my sinuses is that it ends up swelling up my nasal membrane, which in turn causes so …

I came across the 5×5 method because I want to increase my strength after getting beaten at by a bunch of college ball players in a pick-up game. I realized that I was so sick I couldn’t defend those guys in the post.
To sum the 5×5 method up, …

My brother’s friend lent my brother an exercise DVD called “Crunchless Abs Progressive Core Training”, and I decided to take advantage of it while he still had it and see if I could really get abs in ten minuted like they said on the DVD. At first, I did …

I have IBS, and when I was having a phase where I was constipated, which happens occasionally, I did not want to use a strong laxative. When I have tried that in the past, it always ended up causing me to have a long bout of diarrhea rebound afterwards. …

I bought GoFit 65cm Professional Stability Ball a long time back when I needed one. Since then, I started using a lot of yoga balls as well. Let me first describe it. It was in a dark color, with diameters of 65 cm. Just by looking at it, you …

Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …

I have had problems with my urinary tract ever since I was a little girl. It seems to be an ongoing battle, and I have found myself in the emergency room too many times. Since I don’t like to imagine my kidneys shutting down one day, I try to …

Seeing as the paddling season is over at my high school, and I will be in varsity next year, I wanted to make sure I could give our team the best chance of going to state championships. Being as lean as I am, I weigh only about 125 pounds …

I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …

I have been an avid user of Gold Bond for years now. It has not let me down yet in many situations. First off; bug bites. Every one gets the well known mosquito bites once the weather starts to warm up a bit and for some …

I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …

Although I am not Chloraseptic brand’s biggest fan, I decided to try this product after a week of particularly annoying sneezing fits that hit me in the early morning. I have not figured out exactly what it is that is causing these episodes, but they must be seasonal as …

Hand sanitizer is an essential product that everybody should carry.
The Purell brand is probably the most popular brand because of its use in hospitals and other like environments.
Purell comes in a vast majority of bottle sizes and even cloths. They also have the option for Aloe in the …

I went to my doctors one day with all kinds of symptoms. We took all kinds of test and everything came back fine except my vitamin D levels. They were extremely low, the lowest she had ever seen. You would think I would have gotten an award, but no. …

I had a painful experience with an enthusiastic dental hygienist in the late 1980s. Since then I’ve been an extreme teeth flosser (ETF). In fact on two separate occasions while having my teeth cleaned since the previous hygienic torture my dentist has cautioned me not to floss so vigorously …

One of the products from Johnson & Johnson that both my wife and I use is the Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Cream Cleanser. This product is designed to clean and moisturize one’s face. The container advertises a cool, refreshing, tingle upon application.
I would …

I was a patient of Dorothy Tucker in Dr. Paul Gee’s office (also called Dottie), who is a nurse practitioner here in Tucson, for two years. I left about two years ago due to insurance and billing issues with the office she was working out of at the time. …

Invisalign braces are a fairly new kind of orthodontic device. Made of a fine medical grade plastic they are completely clear and so far less noticeable than other orthodontic appliances.
One of the unique features about Invisalign is the clincheck. A patients orthodontist or dentist takes a mould of …

I am all into natural products that are easy on the environment and on my body. I came across this new type of toothpaste called Sunrider Sunsmile Natural Toothpaste. Since it is all natural, I figured that I would give it a try and see how it worked out …

I bought this lotion to try to relieve a bad razor burn I had gotten. I had purchased some new razors that I wasn’t used to, and as a result of shaving my legs with them, I ended up with itchy, bumpy, red, inflamed skin up and down …

I don’t have dandruff but happened to find Selsum Blue in the bathroom at my boyfriends house when I wanted to take a shower. That was the only shampoo that he had so I figured that was what I would have to use. I assume that he had dandruff …

If you have never seen these little candy atrocities then you probably should be thankful that you have not because they are harmful to children both in the present and later in life. This is a candy that is put into rolled paper so that it looks exactly like …

I have thinning hair near my crown, that showed up in my late thirties and has gotten worse since I turned forty one. I have tried many volumizing shampoos and various treatments and some have been very good—“ which has prompted me to keep trying every new one I …

Even if you’re a therapist or not, Tiens Aculife does give you an opportunity to detect possible imbalance in the body that needed attention to prevent future diseases that will be serious if ignored. I do like the personal application of Tiens Aculife because it …

I have been using Althea contraceptive pills for more than two years now and I can say that this contraceptive pill is very effective, not only in decreasing my fertility, it also helps eliminate dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.
Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant …

Prevention is often the best medicine, and that is why I would like to recommend this product to anyone who wears shoes on a regular basis. We can all get fungus if we sweat in our shoes. Having diabetes, it is especially important for me to take care of …

Three years ago I began looking into buying a Bowflex. I was (and am) very interested in physical fitness and maintaining my health. I lived in a small town with no access to a gym, and you know the Bowflex commericals say its even better than a …

I began taking calcium and magnesium supplements because of heart palpitations. Most people are deficient in magnesium, and it can be very beneficial to other conditions besides palpitations—“ it is essential for bone health, as most people know, but it is also recommended for anxiety, diabetes, and many nerve disorders.
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I purchased this product for $12 from Bath & Body Works. Originally, I intended on giving this product to my mother as a late birthday gift, but she asked me to purchase her a bottle of perfume instead. So far, my opinion of this product is on …

Precor EFX546 is an elliptical trainer, also called cross-trainer because of its many available settings that let you exercise different groups of muscles. The machine has a picture of a human body with little lights on it that show you what muscles are being exercised. This is a very …

I’m kind of stuck on the idea of using hair masks now that I’ve tried a couple different kinds. I think I’m buying a new hair care product every other week at least, and that’s when I’m controlling myself and not spending more than I should, but the Frederic …

We have all seen the Ab Lounge advertised on television and wondered if it really worked. I like to keep in the best shape that I can so I finally broke down and purchased one when they finally hit stores. This thing cost about a hundred and ten dollars …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

I had reviewed another flavor of the 5-Hour Energy Dietary Supplement, and was surprised that I liked it as much as I did. I’ve used it several times since then, trying different flavors, and I have to say that this one is probably my least favorite flavor, as it …

Ensure is an Adult healthy drink that is good to take either breakfast or before going to bed. It is rich in multi-vitamins and minerals which if you read the label, it is loaded with all the nutrients our body needed.
I happen to drink Ensure Gold to help me …

Ever since I got my first set of invisalign trays, I’ve been smiling. Front teeth and all. I spent years convincing my “non-traditional” parents to give me a ride to the orthodontist, and finally, that lovely mother-o-mine made me an appointment. The orthodontist looked at my crowding front …