When I had my kids, one of the first things I bought was a thermometer. It is normal that any child gets a fever whether it is an indication of a cold, a sign of infection or simply as a way of indicating that the body is fighting against …

I have always wanted to learn Belly Dancing and was quite happy to learn that my Direct TV provider not only offered the Fit TV channel, but that a Belly Dance workout was part of their daily lineup. It only took one Shimmy workout and I was …

Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …

My periods are pretty heavy for the first two days and when I go to bed I like to use sanitary protection that is more heavy duty than my daytime one as it is a pain to be woken in the night because you are leaking. I first …

I like to use a cooling toner spray in the summer and I have a little collection going. One I could not wait to add just as soon as I heard about it was this tea tree toner from Lush. I have fallen in love with Lush bath and body …

In an attempt to rid my backpack of the controversial DEET-based bug dopes I’ve accumulated over the years, I purchased a 1.5 ounce stick of Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm at a local outdoor store before hitting the trails in the Catskill region of New York last week. I’ve enjoyed Badger …

I purchased this product because I am usually happy with Avon products overall. I am always willing to try Avon products because I usually find that I get good results for a reasonable price. When ANEW Clinical Body Contouring Treatment came out, I was really excited to …

When I had a serious burn injury on my wrist, the hospital instructed me to wrap it carefully with the stretchy bandage they sent home with me. Although it worked pretty well, it was painful and annoying to have to re-wrap the wrist to inspect it daily. Soon …

I had read something about this product in a magazine, but was a little worried about buying it, since it is rather expensive and I was not sure I would like it any better than other exfoliating scrubs and other products I have used.
It was in the winter …

As everyone already knows about me, I love to shop for bargains. I don’t feel like I have to spend an arm and a leg, just to get quality products. I’m always trying different brands, to see which really has the best quality at the lowest dollar. One brand …

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 …

What I hate most about summers are the bugs. I can not stand the insects, especially the mosquitoes, they are absolutely merciless! Even in an urbanized area with air conditioning and tightly sealed off areas, the mosquitoes find some way to bite you. Imagine how I must have felt …

always believed that keeping our hands clean and —˜germ —“free’ was perhaps one of the vital parts in keeping our self in great health. Though I always made it a point to see that my family especially children washed their hands with soap and water before they …

I hate to admit that I’ve tried these kinds of weight loss supplements, but the truth is, I’ve always had problems managing my weight. I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember, and have recently, within the last five years, really started to fluctuate all the time. …

I’ve lost track of how many Firm workouts I’ve tried but each time I am amazed at how different they all are. My latest workout from the Firm Parts series, the Standing Legs Workout, requires loads of stamina to get through the 42 minute total length of …

I have been wearing contact lenses since I was in High school. SO i guess there was not much problem with how I take care of my contacts. I usually buy dailies and contacts that were extended to 3 up to 6 months. such as fresh looks and J …

I am not a big fan of thongs. I have never found them to be comfortable, and generally I would not wear them on a day when I thought I might be having my period. However, since I was given some as a gift, and it seemed like the logical …

I have been using Lush products for a while, and I have really enjoyed them. I saw that this ocean Salt scrub got great reviews, and I love a good salt scrub—“ so I gave it a try. The packaging Lush uses on their scrubs and creams is a bit …

If you have cracking, dry, itchy feet or elbows, this cream is your answer! Seriously! I have never been able to find anything that works for my cracked, dry heels. Then one day, I spotted this Foot Cream at Wal Mart. It is the Norwegian Formula by Neutrogena. I …

I was helping a friend do some landscaping at her new home when I cut myself and scraped up my arm pretty badly. She took me in the house to clean up the wounds and I assumed she would have some sort of antibacterial product to put on them …

I have always loved to have a fit and healthy body and so to help achieve this endeavor, I always tried using simple and easy to use exercise equipments that could be used right in the comfort of my home. Knowing my fondness for these exercisers, my husband gifted …

My skin tends to be very dry so I like to use a deep cleansing mask on my face at least twice a month. I purchased this product online based on the positive feedback that a lot of users had about the product. To be honest, I …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

I have always loved to have beautiful looking nails because I strongly believed that apart from making your hands look beautiful, they also proved to be a great sign of a healthy and fit body. But I was not one among those lucky ones. My nails always had a …

Since I am really careful about my diet, I was surprised when I started to have frequent problems with gas, heartburn, and bloating. I was taking all kinds of antacids to get rid of the embarrassing belching and burping, but it was only making my indigestion worse. I started …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

I have normal roots and very dry ends. When I saw this product, which is designed for oily roots and dry ends, I thought it was a close enough description that I might benefit from it. When I use shampoos that are too drying for the ends of my hair, …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

When my best friend came to me with a little weird bottle with some Japanese writing on it and said “You have GOT to try this” I should have been more alarmed than I was, as I know he has a weird sense of humor. He told me it …

I decided that I wanted whiter teeth, but I had tried the over the counter strips before and found them inconvenient. I have a problem with the strong mint flavors in most adult toothpastes, so I usually end up using kid’s brands and natural products that have other flavors besides …

For all those obsessively clean people, or those who are germaphobes, there is a wonderful product available that allows you to fully embrace your inner OCD. I found Lysol Disinfecting Wipes while I was looking for some convenient disinfectant to take with me while I was going to be …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

I have been wearing contacts for a little over five years now, and I have never stuck with any contact lens solution except for Optifree Replenish brand. It is not as nearly cheap as some of the other—¦ generic—¦ solutions, but at around five fifty, on average, for a …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I have to admit that the reason I picked out the Crane Penguin Air Purifier was not due to the price, nor all the nice extra things it does or how many smells in the house it gets rid of….I bought it because my youngest daughter loves penguins. …

My constant body aches and pains sometimes made me quite miserable. Whenever there would be any body ache, I would not only feel physically tired and restless but my mental state would also be affected. I would get —˜cranky’ and just spit anger on anyone who just happened to …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, one of the indicators that something was amiss was a new tendency for me to get a yeast infection more easily. (Yeast thrive on sugar—“ diabetes creates high blood sugar) Eventually I was able to get myself back to normal, but for awhile …

Walk Fit Platinum is a special, new generation insoles kit that has been designed to make sports and daily activities easier for the many of us who suffer from back or joint pain, and also for those who get easily tired from standing or walking longer distances.
I think Walk …

Get ready to break a sweat if you try The Firm’s Get Chisl’d DVD workout. The workout is targeted to intermediate and advanced exercisers. Like most at-home workouts, there is a beginner modifier for those who are new to working out. The beginner does not use weights and does …

Well, as it’s been getting closer and closer to the new year, I’ve decided that I was going to go ahead and get a jump on the old New Year’s Resolution for once and see if I can stick to it BEFORE the New Year started, you know, just to …

I used these pH boosting drops for over three weeks, while staying with a friend out of town. He was a big believer in keeping the body and all that goes into it alkaline, and he insisted that I use the drops in everything I drank that was water based, …

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 …

Over the years, my eyes have grown more and more sensitive. By the end of the day, I am often squinting for one reason or another. They either feel dry, tired, or watery with irritation, or they start to sting. When looking for a solution to …

I sometimes have allergy attacks which leave my eyes looking swollen and tired. Also, I am aging and that has its effects on the look of my eyes too, which is more noticeable in the morning. I have always liked the Earth Therapeutics brand. They make some wonderful tea tree …

Like anyone, I sometimes experience nausea. It often happens when I have tried taking a new medicine or supplement, get too little sleep, eat something spicy, or of course get the dreaded stomach flu. A long time ago, someone told me about using ginger tea for nausea, and I found …

Ever since reading the ads for Size-On, I have been interested to try it. So i gave it a shot. I have been lifting weights for 2 years. I have tried it only twice since I bought it 4 days ago. It’s a little hard to review something which …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

I have been using this Efficascent Oil ever since I was really young. I trusted this over the years and it doesn’t let me down. I use this whenever I have back pains, muscle pains, headaches, stiff neck, cramps, gas pain, and insect bites. It’s also good for rheumatism, …

During the hot, balmy summer months, the lips are just as vulnerable to damage as skin. This lip balm works pretty well to prevent painful and unsightly damage from being done to my lips. I don’t have to use too much and after I’ve applied the lip balm, I’m …

Al Hayat hospital is one of the best hospitals in Saudi Arabia I have seen. It is located in the western province along Television street and owned, founded, or something by Dr. Ibrahim Kattan.
I had the chance to experience the service at the hospital when I was operated on …