This was the first time I had visited Dr.C Mark Fung as a patient, but it will not be my last.
Dr Mark is running an excellent office. When I called and told them I had lost a filling, they fitted me in the very next day. When I arrived …

I purchased this mat, assuming that it would provide really intense physical sensations. I was disappointed. I have tried a few of the shiatsu type massagers, and I suppose that I have been spoiled by the effect they render. At any rate, the massaging mat is …

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 …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

The Patch (originally Nicoderm) is an aid to help those people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes. The whole point of the patch is to give you the same amount of nicotine which you are accustomed to getting from your cigarette & slowly lower you dosage, week by week.
There …

Dear readers,
I’m going to write about something very important for all of us and very easy to learn only if we are honest, sincere and responsible people. Remember if health is lost everything is lost, and living becomes meaningless so, it’s always advisable to take care of oneself, as …

As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …

This may sound as though I am advocating drug use. I am not! Be clear on that one! However, it is a simple fact that drug users who shoot up, use needles. Some people say to just let the drug user use dirty needles, or pay $100 on the …

This is a serious health concern. People having sex, need to use a condom. This is for same sex and/or oposite sex partners. The diseases of the day are so many! HIV is on the rise, AIDS is high, and Hepatitus is really killing people, especially Hep C. Clinics …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …

No one was more surprised than me, when I experienced a delayed panic attack, yesterday. I am talking of the total mental, physical reaction to a seemingly unimportant sentence said to me, that, completely, took me by surprise. I am certain, that others have endured this, and I want …

As I was growing up, it was considered an average age for a young girl to start her menses at the age of 12. That is no longer true, and Specialists in this field, wanted to know WHY! The truth is, that young girls, as young as seven years …

It is often true that we judge our meat’s freshness, in the grocery store, by the color of the meat. I’ve been told that the lights in the store turn the meat from a fresh pink color to a brownish hue. The meat industry has decided that there is …

Recently, my grandchildren had a grandfather die. I knew this death was coming soon, the children are 4 and 10, and the elder grandson was nearly reared by his Abu…….Abuelo…….his Mexican Grandfather. I knew that when it did happen, both boys would be highly effected, as the family is …

Walmart Vision Center
6600 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 783-0377
If your on a budget, but are in need of some glasses or contacts the walmart vision center can be a good option. They have all the same options you can get from a regulareye careprovider but most of their frames and …

I recently used trojan twisted condoms, and I have to say i was a little impressed. I generall don’t enjoy Trojan condoms in general, I think they are uncomfortable and generally just not a quality choice as faras condoms go. The twisted variety thoughare designed with both parties in …

My husband is 65. Being of his age, and having fallen and sprained his ankle so badly that the doctor said it would have been less painful had he broken the ankle, my husband needed some help with the pain! He got it!
He went to Long’s Drug Store and …

My son woke up with extremely dry skin patches behind his ears, and on his cheeks, as well as around his mouth. Behind the ears, it was all red, and rather scaly, especially. I read about how to take care of this, by reading the web doctor sites, on …

We all want our babies to be healthy, and we often buy teething rings to help them cut their teeth, properly. Right now, there is a very serious recall of the teething ring, ‘The First Years’ liquid filled teething rings! The liquid inside is said to have contaminated bacteria …

These days, keeping hands clean and sanitized seems to be more important than ever. I am not always near water when I feel I really need to sanitize my hands. To combat this, I found Walgreens’ liquid hand sanitizer to work, beautifully, for me and for my entire family.
The …

I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …

I had lasic surgery on my eyes a few years back. I didn’t just go to the nearest surgeon for it. I checked out all the lasic surgeons from my area to ‘drive to’ other areas, before I made my choice of doctors. We only have two eyes, and …

In my family, right now, a relative has been hospitalized for diverticulitis, and is in acute pain. It is important to know the symptoms and what to NOT accept as a diagnosis! My relative had severe abdominal pain and back pain, but, a full time job, and it was …

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 …

Far too many children in America are overweight, and that means they are probably headed for a lot of problems regarding their health!
There is a program through Blue Cross of California that is helping to keep children at acceptably healthy weights. The program is called, “Kick”, and the number …

Runner will really love this wonderful Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS. The Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS looks sort of like a watchm, but it does so much mroe than any watch ever has.
Perfect for runner this device gives you information about your place, speed and hearth rate, as …

I recently purchased a cushion massager w/infrared heat by Dr. Scholl. Now, not too bad actually. It comes with attachments so you attach it to a chair and I even used it sort of as a mat. (that I laid on) It said it had 8 …

I recently purchased a neck massager with heat by whom, not too sure. The full name of the product is “Destress Neck Massager w/heat. What a waste of money, time, and enegery!!! It is this curvable padded object that is supposed to be poseable with a …

WOW! I thought that the days of my clean air breathing went right out the window when I married a chain smoking animal lover. (Sorry, Dear) But, much to my surprise, my new Ionic Pro that I got for Christmas really helps to clear up the air.
I have asthma, …

If you have allergies, then you will like all free clear. I am very allergic to several different detergants. This one however is free from dyes and other types of things that people are usually allergic to.
A down side is that your clothes dont have that …

I had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …

Love this place for facials. For my birthday my husband gave me gift certificate so I went to this spa to get a facial and just loved this place. The place is really nice and they pamper you with all the good products. They have different types of facials. …

I am slowly getting over a cold whcich has required me to blow my nose, literally constantly. My employer purchased angel soft tissues, so I have been using those tissues while I am work. Although it may be because they are purchased in bulk by a large company, I …

CloseUp , tingly red tooth paste is good and I can observe a kind of fresh ness after using it. They say that it comes with improved fluoride for strong teeth, anti bacterial mouthwash for clean fresh mouth and microwhitners for dazzling white teeth. Earlier I used to …

NordicTrack Incline Trainer X10 (NTK1994) offers the incline range of up to 50%, which is way larger than any treadmill (the highest I’ve seen on a treadmill is 25%). Incline training allows the user to burn more calories at a shorter time. According to NordicTrack, if you walk at …

iFIT Pilates 65 cm Massage Ball (IFPL0163) is an exercise ball with Grip Texture (massager-like little bumps) added to its surface that help to prevent the ball from slipping. The ball is medium-soft, durable. It comes with an instructional video that teaches you how to use the ball, offering …

Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Lounger EP3222CU is a very sophisticated massaging chair. It has 5 pre-programmed types of massage: Shiatsu, Deep, Swedish, Stretch, and Quick. The massages last 14 minutes, all except for the Quick one which only lasts 5 minutes. Each massage also has 5 levels of …

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 …

I have heard some negative things about Ab Energizer Belt, but for me, it works just fine. What can be better than being able to shape your abs while watching a movie, reading a book, or working on a computer, without even having to move? No painful crunches, no …

Panasonic Massage Chair EP1014 looks like a regular recliner / lazy boy, a very stylish piece of furniture rather than a massager. In fact, you won’t even be able to tell that it is not just a recliner. The chair is covered with fine leather. It comes in a …

I know there are many drinks on the market that claim to keep your system hydrated and to keep your elecrolites in order. I have tried many of these, am allergic to many, and/also, I can’t stand the taste of some of them. Many have so many ‘bad’ things, …

Marsona SoundScreen 980 is one of what is called “white noise machines,” an electrical device that makes soft, soothing sounds to block out unwanted noises and help you fall asleep.
The machine is very compact, white, round in shape and easy to use. You just plug it in and choose …

NordicTrack S 1900 Institutional Treadmill (NTL18905) comes with a 3.0 horsepower commercial-grade motor designed to provide more quiet, efficient, and durable workouts. The deck of the machine has the DuraSoft Cushioning, the shock absorption system that, according to the NordicTrack, reduces impact on the runner’s joints by up to …

NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

HoMedics MatMassager Full-Body Massage Mat MM-100H is a black pad that is about 6 feet long, 24 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. The five vibrating motors inside target Shoulders, Back, Waist, Thighs, and Calves areas. Each one can be turned on and off separately. There is also a …

HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …

Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …

Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

Concept II must be the best known and the most popular rowing machine out there. Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests with straps, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

WaterRower is a water resistance rowing simulator. Its patented WaterFlywheel is designed to closely reproduce the dynamics of rowing a boat. The machine has a water tank with paddles in it; when you pull on the handle, the paddles’ movement through the water is what provides the resistance. This …