Health

Stock Up on Cepacol Sensations Lozenges Before Cold and Flu Season Hits!

December 11, 2012
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As far as I’m concerned, the worst thing about being a mom is the lack of sick days. I take care of my son and my husband when they’re sick, then they give me their germs and I’m on my own. It’s totally not fair! If you’re in the same boat, I urge you to [...]

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Tara Stiles’ Slim Calm Sexy Is a Comprehensive Guide to Making Yoga Easy

November 22, 2012
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My friend and I were talking about how we’d love to be as strong and flexible as the woman in this Equinox video. I’m pretty sure I’ll never get to that point, but if I could even manage half of what she’s doing there, I’ll be one happy mama. Then I remembered that I was [...]

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The FILA Racerback Sports Bra Performs During High-Impact Exercises

November 15, 2012
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There are few sports bras in which I feel comfortable running. I don’t have a particularly large chest, so I don’t like sports bras that flatten everything out, but I also want to feel as if I have substantial support. The FILA Sport Racerback Performance Running Bra works well to give me everything I want [...]

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SafeHands Offers an Alcohol-Free Way to Kill Germs

November 13, 2012
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Hand sanitizer is commonly recommended as a way to keep your kids healthy throughout cold and flu season, but there are some compelling reasons to avoid alcohol-based sanitizers. Products containing alcohol can cause skin irritation if applied to skin with scrapes, burns, or cuts. They can give young children alcohol poisoning if they stick their [...]

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GUM’s New Toothbrushes Make Brushing Fun for Kids

September 25, 2012
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Do your children like to brush their teeth? My son doesn’t fight me too much on the whole tooth brushing issue, but it can be tricky to get him to brush for the full 60 seconds that dentists recommend. If you’re having similar troubles with your child, GUM has several toothbrush designs that light up [...]

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BackJoy Might Be Worth a Shot if You’re Struggling with Back Pain

September 20, 2012
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Back pain is one of the most common health-related complaints among adults. Millions of men and women suffer from chronic back pain that makes it hard for them to enjoy everyday activities. BackJoy Posture+ attempts to help back pain sufferers regain the freedom to work, laugh, and play without pain. The BackJoy tilts, cups, and [...]

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Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion Does the Trick Without Stickiness

September 18, 2012
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I desperately need lotion. My daughter desperately needs lotion. We both have dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin. We also hate the sticky, thick feeling of regular lotion. It’s bad enough in the summer heat, but to add fall and winter clothing on top of that? Ick. Cream oil lotions have a good reputation for effectively moisturizing [...]

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Vitafusion MultiVites Make It Easier to Get the Nutrition You Need

September 8, 2012
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I used to not have any trouble taking pills, but after going through some recent health issues I started to find it difficult to swallow my daily multivitamin. For awhile, I was swiping my child’s gummy vitamins. Then, I found Vitafusion MultiVites. These gummy vitamins are formulated for adults and have pleasant berry, peach, and [...]

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Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial PocketBacs Make Kids Want to Clean Their Hands

September 7, 2012
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This may be more appealing to little girls than boys, but the Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial PocketBacs are my daughter’s newest obsession. There’s one there that’s pinkish-purple with glitter floating in it that seems like it was made for her (I “Heart” Paris Berry Amour). She begged me to get it when we were [...]

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