Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

I start my day at 7:30 am with my ½ hour exercise session at Curves. I have to work hard to get my heart rate to the 70-80% range. But, it hasn’t always been this way. I was never coordinated as a child and hated p.e. …

As a kid, I was super active in sports and such, and I don’t know what exactly causes athlete’s foot, but I had it every now and then. I pretty much suffered with it because there wasn’t much in the way of over the counter medicines that would …

I have used this product for a long time and I don’t see any changes in my skin, sometimes I see it like it’s glowing but it may be just my imagination.
This product is recommended for many doctors but I don’t recommend it.
Its active ingredient is glutathione that is …

Us ladies are constantly seeking for a way to make our skin looks better. Me, for instance, really want the fine lines on my face to disappear (yes, I’m only 21 and I have fine lines on my skin thanks to not getting enough sleep to rush …

I recently went through a very stressful period involving some serious health issues with family members. My anxiety, as well as my level of responsibility in keeping thongs together and running smoothly were at an all time high.
I had some health issues of my own to contend with …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

I am a big fan of Dial. I’ve used their soaps for years now and I always smile when I see their commercials. They don’t show them as much as they used to but I remember thinking how clever they were and was always impressed by their ingenuity. Over the …

BarleyLife, as it is called now, is made from the dried juices of young barley plants. Back before the name change, when BarleyLife was called Barleygreen, I took it and noticed how much energy it gave me. It was instrumental in helping me to heal from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. …

Currently, I am taking Whey Maxx Instant Protein Drink Mix: Chocolate Flavour. I took it for the simple reason that I want to lose weight, but try to maintain the muscle mass. It cost me around 35 dollars, which is an average price for it. It is a lean …

When my sister gifted me this product called Oriflame coconut and rice milk nourishing hair mask, I just seem to love everything about it. The fact that I truly believe that the properties present in a “coconut” can truly work wonders for my hair, receiving a hair mask made …

I’ve tried a few cvs products like this before and found that they are usually cheaper and typically have worked just as well as the name brand and more expensive products. And, since I’ve suffered from acne and various kinds of breakouts since I was twelve years old and …

I’ve been aware about facial masks but foot masks, I was skeptical at first when I found these products on display at the nearest Watson store in my area.

I had been trying lotions to ease the constant dryness of my feet and looking for easier means to address …

My receding hair line was making me quiet tensed for a few days now. Although I did try my best to take care of my hair, I guess that with rising age coupled with the stress and tension of every day life- were perhaps the main reasons behind …

On last week we had gathering of our old friends. As we are friends since long, our discussion also was long. We talked lots about family, profession, health and many personal things. Like other topics we also share our experiences …

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 …

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 …

I have had to suffer with chapped lips for pretty much as long as I can remember. As a child, I would lick the whole area around my lips completely raw and I remember there was a few times I even had to leave school because I was in …

When I saw this product in CVS, I was actually not looking for a weight loss remedy, but for a daily dose of fiber. I have tried a few different forms of fiber therapy, and I still change them up occasionally if I get bored. This looked interesting, so I …

I found this little bottle of all in one wash at a health food store and bought it for an overnight trip I was taking. I wanted to carry very little with me, so the small size was perfect.
It fit easily into my overnight bag. When I …

During my bulking phase, I came across a product called 4th Generation Krush Creatine. It supposedly increases the intensity of workouts by enabling you to lift more through the ATP-PC system. I was skeptical of this at first, but gave it a shot. It cost me 35 bucks, which …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

When I took a trip to Savannah last year, I went to dinner in the famous Olde Pink House, which was a wonderful experience—“ especially because it was the night my partner proposed to me.
It could have been much less wonderful though, if not for this product! I had …

Lubriderm lotion is a rather well known brand of lotion. It competes among many of the other top labels such as Dove. I personally have tried numerous lotions, and the thing that sets Lubriderm apart from the rest is that it does its job, and well too. Now, you …

Some time a couple years ago, I was suffering from some pretty strange symptoms. I hadn’t had a severe earache since I was probably eight years old, but then all of the sudden, over the course of about a week, I started noticing the symptoms of what I thought …

I had moderate bacne from the age of 12 to 17, and this body wash really helped for a while. My bacne then progressed into pretty severe territory when I was 18, and this body wash ended up being useless. It is really good for just a few pimples …

Dr Scholl’s is a company that knows feet and in general I have always been happy with their products. I am diabetic, and even before I was diabetic, I used insoles in my shoes. I used to work in retail and stood on my feet for long hours. …

I have long had a history of skin problems, which is unfortunate to admit to, but the truth nonetheless. As a young adult, it was full blown acne which has, thankfull over the years, decreased dramatically, and now I’m just overcome with a breakout here and there periodically, which …

Yes, that’s right - in spite of holding two brushes, the packet for this Tesco Value product does indeed use the singular of “toothbrush” on its label. Why that might be I have absolutely no idea, but it does make the pack look just that little bit strange. Still, …

I purchased G.U.M. Eez-Thru Flossers because my dentist said they were the best. I thought I should give them a try. I actually like them. The floss is a super-slick flossing thread that is easy to get between your teeth. Plus I like the minty taste. The handle is …

At my cousins wedding- I left no stone unturned in doing all the things in my power that could help me look beautiful and glamorous ( my make- up and hair do). Though I did succeed a great deal and won many admiring glances at the wedding party- the …

I am one of those people whose skin can become very dry or very oily at times, that it becomes rather difficult to say what exactly my skin type is. With the same problem applying to my hair too- it sometimes becomes very difficult for me treat both dry …

Getting between the teeth to get the stuck in foods can be quite difficult. That is where dental floss comes in. My choice of floss is Johnson and Johnson Reach Mint Flavor Waxed Dental Floss. I choose it for several reasons including the fact that it is a trusted …

Having bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …

I recently purchased a package of Dr. Du-More’s Cinnamon disposable flossers. They are a flosser on one end and a toothpick on the other end. These are the worst flossers that I have ever purchased! They are made of such poor quality that when you try …

I have a problem with my weight. Was looking for ways to get the weights off for good. Tried every other ways and end up the same. One of the thing I tried was joining a gym. I joined Celebrity Fitness in Pondok Indah Mall …

When it’s that time of the month I like to keep it a secret and thought what better way then to check out Slim fits by Playtex. It has a slimmer design but claims to have the same protection as a full size tampon. I bought the unscented regular …

I always have a stock of Johnson & Johnson Band Aid. I have been using this product for as long as I can remember. When I cut my skin or got some scrapes, I always clean those cuts and scrapes with antiseptics. After that, I cover it up with …

When I saw an elderly friend clutching a box of these cough drops, I realized I had never heard of them before, so I asked what they were. She said she used to use them years ago, and just recently her son was able to find them and have them …

I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …

I have been trying out the idea of natural hair color products. Since I dye my hair regularly at home, I’d love to find a natural product that gives me the reliable gray coverage without all he chemicals. I’ve tried a couple of henna products, and while one …

After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

I have combination skin that is very dry in the winter, but in the summer it turns into an oily monstrosity. I live in the South, where it gets very hot—“ and we all sweat. This does not help matters any when it comes to my oily skin. I …

I am always trying to lose weight. As a diabetic it is important for my health. I have to be careful about what weight loss tools I use though, so that they do not have a dramatic effect on my blood sugar. I like the meal replacement …

The Crest SpinBrush Pro Clean is a wonderful toothbrush. It is so very efficient because of the dual action head. I love using mine. It makes my teeth feel so much cleaner than my old manual toothbrush. I am impressed with how much easier it is to get all …

Oral health to me was as important as my physical health. As I am not a person who is blessed with healthy gums and teeth, I always see to it that my teeth remain clean and healthy to avoid any type of oral complications. But still my teeth never …

Yukon Ab Crunch Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed to help you shape your abs, which is short for abdominal muscles. The machine has a padded seat, a padded back piece (not very tall), two patted feet holders, and two padded handles. Using the machine is very …

Count on Vicks to come out with a baby rub! I’ve grown up using vicks products, as my mother always had jars and jars of it around the house (at least two in every bathroom), and used it on my kids. But, I’ve never been particularly okay with the …

For us, buying and using condoms is not a frustrating adventure any more, thank God. Of course, only after we went through daunting and confusing experience of testing and checking among copious variety of condoms attainable. We rather skip bitter memories of motley occurrences from dulled sensation and broken …

I am a huge fan of body washes, especially in the winter when they seem to be gentler to my dry skin. I have used several of the St. Ives products and really thought they were good quality, especially for the prices, which are very reasonable. I recently bought …