Ah, we’ve all been afflicted by that terrible monster, the cold. Stuffy nose, snot dripping down your throat, coughing and hacking at all hours of the day. So you take cold medicine, which helps you recover, but what about that pesky cold in the meantime? You still have to …

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 …

When I tried some Japanese bath products given to me by a friend, I became very interested in the bathing rituals of Japan as they were considered integral to health. I have my own bath obsession, and it helps me to deal with the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also relaxes …

Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

They come in practical package. They are thin; you can use them with clothes which follow the body curves. Always Ultra Thins stick well owing to their wings and you can remove them without leaving any signs at your underwear. Their most important quality, however, is their ability to …

When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

Although anti inflammatory drugs never helped me much with the nerve pain and fibromyalgia I suffer chronically, they do come in handy for menstrual cramps and stress headaches.
I try to always keep Motrin or Advil on hand for these times. Since name brands are expensive I have …

Although not explicitly stated as such this supplement is claimed to be the “natural Viagra”.
This legendary Peruvian Maca today known as Peruvian Ginseng, according to modern studies may promote libido, sexual potency and energy. The nutritional value of dried maca root is high, similar to cereal grains such as …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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Time and again I give hand sanitizers a shot. But my default choice will always be rubbing alcohols. A recent scare, though nothing seriously epidemic, led me back to using alcohols again after an eye infection. I have this mannerism of rubbing my eyes while typing …

I am great fitness freak and love doing exercises that would keep me fit and healthy. Due to time constraint, I find it difficult to commute to the gym regularly. For this reason, I always keep looking for various exercise equipments that will help me keep healthy and fit …

I went through a period in my life, about five years ago, in which I was just getting tired of my weight problems. I had reached my low and was ready to do something about it, and I started on an exercise and diet regime. I was taking it …

Taking multivitamins is necessary to may you stronger and healthier. I have my own personal choice of vitamins but I am still taking Centrum Complete from A to Zinc.
My company is providing them for free. At first, I am hesitant to take it because I hear feedback …

More than a year ago, I was invited by a friend to join the Yoga classes offered by the BodyMind WellBeing Yoga Studio. Because I love Yoga, I did not have any second thoughts about joining.
My first Yoga class was very cool! The instructor is so approachable, and the …

Because of the type of job that I currently have to walk around a lot and I do a lot of lifting, at the end of my work day I love using this because it loosens me up a lot. I came across this a few months ago …

Many people are not aware that diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a medication used both for allergies, and insomnia. Benadryl and Unisom have the same medication in them, and can easily be used interchangeably. When I had an allergy attack while visiting some relatives, I had neglected to take along anything …

I stand on my feet all day at work and from time to time it is necessary that I wear pumps or dress flats instead of my more comfortable work shoes. Of course, by the end of the day, my feet are sore and aching on days that …

My daughter got married this past weekend and knowing a lot of relatives would be here I rushed to the drug store and purchased this product that states within 30 minutes you can see a reduction in wrinkles and even more reduction as time passes. I tried using …

In my quest to find alternatives to the mass produced and highly minty products that dominate the mainstream oral care shelves, I have tried some very interesting natural products, including tooth powders. This product is a sort of powder-like substance, that contains peelu fibers. These are made from vegetable fiber, …

Patanjali Dant Kanti has replaced Colgate to become the most selling toothpaste in India. I have started to use it only recently. This is another endeavor to bring my family to use as much herbal and organic products as possible. I bought one 100 gm pack of Patanjali Dant Kanti …

With the stressful lifestyles us KL dudes and babes are having, it is hard to find time to even breathe fresh air as we really get to go to places like park where we can see plenty of trees and plants. Everyday we travel to office, hang …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite places to shop for fragranced skin care items. At their clearance sales, I often look for “retired” fragrances that sometimes come back as specials in their discount bins. One fragrance I am always on the lookout for is their …

A couple of weeks ago my daughter started picking at her lips. After a while she ended up with a cold sore on her lip. This is the first cold sore she has ever had. We went to Rite Aid and asked the pharmacist what would …

I bought this product at a dollar store, and mostly because I needed something to stand in for hand soap and I didn’t want to pay the same amount for a much smaller bottle of soap that was marketed as hand soap. I wanted the twelve ounces in this instead. …

I have been trying out a few different facial masks and other products lately. Since it is getting to be warmer weather right now, my skin is a little oilier, and this will progress as the weeks roll by. Tea tree has long been a favorite ingredient of mine for …

Finally, a supplement designed specifically for women. I mean, I suppose men can benefit from it too, but I was definitely won over by the fact this Evening Primrose Oil capsules from New Vitality was really to help promote better health for women. I’m always on the lookout for …

I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …

There are many brands of stevia out there and I could almost positively say that I have tried them all. Kal stevia is one of the many brands and my most recent purchase. I prefer to buy the extract version of stevia (it comes as a white powder) because …

I was extremely uncomfortable with tampons for the longest time- especially because I am I swimmer, I constantly missed practices because of my period. These were ironically the first tampons I bought, being the first kind I ever tried I didn’t know how to insert them so I thought …

I recently decided to try a semi permanent hair color, since my hair is getting progressively damaged from permanent color. I am 100% gray naturally, and have been since my early thirties. I normally use permanent color by Loreal’s Feria. My mom and some of …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better—“ which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …

I am a former Herbalife client and former Herbalife Distributor. Using their weight loss system is very affective. I dropped 10 lbs in just 2 months, which for a person of my size, petite, is not generally an easy task. You follow a stick regiment of …

I have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …

I bought the NSI B-100 Complex, which was a bottle of 300 capsules for about $15, mostly because it has all the B vitamins you need for optimum health, and I felt like I was lacking them. Some B vitamins can support the immune system and nervous system and …

This year I am more determined that ever to get healthy and lose weight. Instead of waiting until the first day of the new year to implement this new stategy, I decided to begin it about a month ago. Not only have I started my new exercise …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

I have very fair skin and possibly a mild case of lupus, so it is extremely important that I take sun protection seriously. It is not necessary to be a vampire, but I do not want any health problems as a result of enjoying the summer. I normally use the …

NordicTrack CX 925 Elliptical is cool exercising equipment; I have placed it in my room. As the equipment comes in sub assembled parts, and it’s therefore, possible to assemble and disassemble it. This exercising device is a fascinating piece to ride on; I just love walking on it. I …

I have always been a fan of whitening products that promises to make the skin fairer in a given and attainable timeframe, although sometimes questionable. I tend to get bored with one product that even if it works perfectly for me for the time being, I would opt to …

One of the recent body washes I have tried for sensitive skin was Dove Body Wash for Sensitive Skin. It was very gentle on my skin and did leave my skin fresh, clean, and soft, but I didn’t like the scent it had at all because I was sneezing …

I have suffered with fibromyalgia and GERD for a few years, and have tried a variety of treatments for it, in the hopes of avoiding permanent reliance on prescription medications which have side effects. One homeopathic remedy I tried is Gastricumeel. It is made by the Heel company, …

Few years ago, i never really paid attention to my teeth as much as I am now. Few years ago, I may not fully understand the importance of flossing your teeth regularly. I always thought brushing the teeth and had some mouthwash would be sufficient to keep dental problems …

This product is a wonderful fiber food supplement and aids in alleviating my constipation all the time. It is very mild to use and I’ve noticed that it really helps in releasing toxins in my body in a gentle manner. I don’t feel weak at all after releasing …

I would like to relate my experience of using this remarkable REACH Control tooth brush. I love this tooth brush. It is great. For me personally, I can’t even imagine a tooth brush which could substitute this one, which I could enjoy more. There is another REACH tooth brush …

Public speaking always left me feeling nervous and tensed and so when I was assigned to give a speech regarding —˜parenting’ in my son’s school, I found myself at my wits end. The fact that —˜parenting’ had always been one of my favorite topics and required less preparation to …

I was recently sent to the doctor because I was experiencing a high level of lower back pain due to nerve damage I experienced at work lifting heavy boxes in a repetative fashion, and going up and down ladders. After an extensive visit with my doctor, he suggested that …

I have a sleep disorder and normally take amitriptyline every night to get to sleep. Without it, I have a very difficult time sleeping, which is what led to my diagnosis of fibromyalgia, since my lack of sleep is tied in with my muscle symptoms. Once when I was traveling, …

EverythingYoga Ultra Thick Yoga Mat cost $25 online when I bought it a few years ago. It is one of the first mats I owned.
It is a normal yoga mat which did not look anything too different from the others I bought. But it was a little too …