Free Product Samples To Try

Free products samples I received in the mail this week.

The above picture pretty much sums up all the free products sample I received this week.  I am a member of product sampling and review sites - Amazon Review Trader, Influenster, Pinch Me, and Crowdtap - where I can get a chance to receive free samples in the mail based on my answered surveys.  In exchange for these free product samples, I have to give my honest feedback about the products and the experience I had during the sampling of the product.  If you noticed, "honest feedback" are on bold.  Because as a consumer, we need to inform the companies about the products we are using or consuming everyday to help in their decision-making.  Also, we let other consumers know our honest opinion regarding a product so it will help their shopping habits.

It is FREE TO JOIN these product sampling sites.  And if you are interested to join, kindly click on the links below.

Influenster

Amazon Review Trader

Crowdtap

Pinch Me

Sensitive Gums And Teeth

Honestly, I don't like going to the dentist.  It's not that I hate it but I just don't have enough courage to deal with the cleaning of my teeth and stuff.  My teeth and gums are sensitive.  It makes me very nervous.  

There was a time when the dental hygienist took my blood pressure and it was very high.  I was like, man!  So I had to relax and think of something nice so the stress will go away.  After a little while she tried it checking my BP again and it went down a little bit.  Good thing it was just a cleaning appointment.

I am so chicken when it comes to dental appointments.  Arg.  How about you?

Air Stepper Climber For Fitness And Losing Weight

Air stepper climber for my dear husband.

It was a late Christmas present but I got this Air Climber for $25 at local online garage sale.  I was looking for something like this exercise equipment for my dear husband because he needs to lose weight.  This costs $80 at Target.  It is made of hard plastic with maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs.  It's literally brand new because there is no sign of use.  The seller said it hasn't been used and been in their garage collecting dust.

My DH liked it and he's using it every morning.  He is planning to buy a couple of weights (barbels).  Great idea.

Take Your Beauty Regimen To A New Level #GETADVANCED

Are you ready?  Ready to get advanced?  What I mean is to take your beauty regimen a new level of boost in skin care.  Let us admit that at age 35, some of us women develop skin wrinkles already.  Some of them are showing a lot.  Like I have a deep wrinkle in between my eyebrows and I am not liking it at all. Hopefully the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advance Serum from Boots Beauty USA will reduce the appearance of the deep wrinkle on my forehead.

I tried this product few weeks ago and I still on going.  It was one of the products in my #FrostyVoxBox I received from Influenster during the Holidays.  I do not have any complain about it so far.  The cream feels smooth on my skin and somehow I feel some tightening on my face after I put it on. I tried a few anti-aging cream products before but the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advance Serum seems like it's gonna stay in my routine.  We'll see.

What I like about the product:

Non-sticky

Hypo-allergenic 

Smooth on my skin

My skin feels light and fresh

Boots Beauty USA anti-aging product

Although the scent is mild, I still prefer my cream to have a lovely smell in it.  All in all, the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is great.  Interested on trying this lovely product? Follow and Like Boots Beauty USA on Facebook here and Twitter in here to stay up-to-date on their beautiful products.  

*I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes.

Weekend Snapshots: Zumba Party

Everyone was lively and sweating at the Zumba Party this evening.

My cousin invited me to a Zumba Party this evening at the Wylie Recreation Center.  The party started at 8:30 P.M until 10:00 P.M.  The registration was $5 per participant.  I haven't been to dance fitness parties before and it was the very first time I joined the Zumba Party this evening.  It was super fun!  The crowd was very lively.  Almost all wore neon shirts.  The lights brought everybody's glow.  There was a face painting session before the party.  There were free glow-in-the-dark bracelets and snacks (protein bars).  The recreation center also let us use towels.

Man, I tell you I haven't sweat like crazy until tonight.  It was super duper enjoyable.  Sure is nice to do work outs with lots of company because the motivation level is very high.  I bet my body will be sore tomorrow. :)  

If there's gonna be a Zumba Party coming soon, my cousin and I will definitely join again.

#CelestialTea Candy Cane Lane Green Tea Holiday Tea

I love tea.  I put honey as sweetener.

Happy New Year!  Yes it is the New Year.  We had a wonderful Christmas celebration with the folks and the rest of the family.  We attended the worship service on Christmas Eve, had a delicious meal, and enjoyed the moment of company and gift-giving.

Christmas time is the most cheerful time of the year.  It is the occasion we look forward to so we can spend more time with our families and friends.  Sharing the joy of the season together comes with great and delicious meals.  At mom and dad's, tea is the usual drink served at the table.  Cold, warm, or hot it doesn't matter.  We love tea.  It's supposed to be good for you.

I was so glad that Influenster has given me the opportunity to try this Candy Cane Lane Green Tea Holiday Tea from Celestial Seasonings which is included in the Frosty Vox Box that came in the mail.  A cup of hot tea is perfect in this cold weather.  What I like about this tea is that, it has mint flavors.  I like mints.  They're cool and soothing.  That is what Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Green Tea is - soothing.  It is decaffeinated so I don't have to worry about being up all night when I drink this tea late in the day.

I drink tea with or without sweetener.  If I do, I mix honey.  And the Candy Cane Lane Green Tea Holiday Tea tasted much better with honey.  And it's healthier.  We really enjoyed it.  You, too, should try the Celestial Seasonings Green Tea.  For more information about their tea flavors selection, check and follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CelestialTea.

*I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes.

Excruciating Headache

An excruciating headache woke me up this morning.  My body was feeling so heavy and I was nauseous.  I wasn't able to do anything except laying on the couch and rest while my darling daughter was playing play doh and doll house.

The weather was very pleasant because it's in the 70 degrees.  Though it was breezy, it was a great day to go outside and play.  I couldn't get my body to cooperate.  I took a pain reliever to get rid of the headache so I can at least watch my little girl ride her bike in the driveway.  But I was feeling tired and weak.  

My strength came back slowly as the day went by.  I managed to prepare dinner for us and loaded the laundry into the washer and dryer.  Because it's Thanksgiving Day week, I want lessen the chores because we are going to our folks on Thanksgiving Day.  Gladly I am feeling better as of this moment.

Natural Supplements to Support Good Health

In the best of all possible worlds, we’d be getting all the vitamins and minerals we need from our food. And while that’s the best way to maximize their benefits, most of us need help from time to time with supplements. That can be particularly true when we find ourselves struggling with certain mental or physical ailments or when we want to engage in some preventative health care as we head into cold and flu season.
 

Almost everyone has some health issues at some point in their lives, some a natural result of aging and some a result of our nutritional habits. Helping your body by supplementing with sufficient types of vitamins and minerals is one way to engage in self-care. Shops like ovitaminpro.com offer a wide variety of supplements to choose from. One way to shop for supplements is to look at their list of health concerns, which range from things like anxiousness and fatigue to gluten sensitivity, indigestion, allergies, to bone and brain supports. The shop also sorts their product lines by types of formulas, such as liquids, topic gels and vitamin and herbal combinations, as well as by brands and bestsellers.
Before making supplement purchases, speaking to a medical doctor or naturopath about your particular health issues is a good idea. Online supplement shops like this one often make recommendations for certain ailments, or even recommendations for certain lab tests you can get to determine if you have certain vitamin or mineral deficiencies. You can use those recommendations to formulate the questions you want to ask your health practitioner directly, so that you can make wise and informed decisions about your health.
Many supplement shops, including ovitaminpro, also sell supplements to support your pet’s health as well as your own. Canine and feline friends, often so dear to us, can have health issues too. You can find a range of products to support your pets’ health, from chews that will help larger dogs with hip and joint issues to calming chews for cats and small dogs. You can also find natural supplements to support pet immune systems and to give them healthier skin and coats. 

Physical Examination

I saw this portrait at the doctor's office lounge.

I did some fasting last night for the blood work this morning.  Our new doctor schedule me for blood work at 8:30 in the morning today and it was raining.  There's a severe thunderstorm yesterday and we're still getting rains this evening. I love the rain.  My heart is full of gratitude because we get heavy rains this summer.

Me, my husband, and daughter - we all drove together to the doctor's office this morning because hubby was going to work and watching over darling daughter while I was at the doctor's office.  Unexpectedly, I waited for more than 45 minutes just to get the blood work done.  I mentioned previously that I think I would like this new family doctor.  But with the waiting time I experienced this morning.  I got discouraged.  My husband and daughter were sitting in the car waiting for me.  The moment I walked out the patient's room, the nurse told me that the doctor's on her way to see me.

And so, I went back inside the room.  The doctor came in and talked to me for a few minutes.  Then the nurse took my blood and did an EKG on me.  'Only took about 15 minutes.  Anyway, I am looking forward to normal results next week.

New Family Doctor

I went to a new doctor for a health check up.  The doctor that my dear husband and I used to see wasn't that very good.  I mean they don't call for appointment confirmations  and stuff like that.  Like they don't care with the patients.  Well, what do we expect?  My husband said the office is like a walk-in.  You can come and go just like that.

Anyway, I finally found a family doctor that seemed nice and accommodating.  Though the doctor's office is quite a distance from our house, the location is convenient from my husband's office. 

I had a conversation with her while she was checking my vitals and stuff.  She moved to Texas from Florida 10 years ago.  She has two kids but she looked very young to me.  I am glad that she gave me another refill of my prescription medicine.  She scheduled me for a blood work next week.  I have to go there at 8:00 in the morning.  Arg!

Another Fitness Challenge

My cousin and I have been talking about doing Zumba at her house once a week.  This is to keep ourselves fit for good health.  Since we both like dancing, Zumba would be the great exercise for us.  

But sometimes our schedule won't meet.  So we decided that we do Zumba at our own home with an agreement that we will record our progress weekly and we will do it to the best of our ability.  So we are into another challenge again.  She invited our other friends to join the fitness challenge.  Gladly they are willing to join.  And the Zumba challenge starts today.  :)

Benefits Of Mobile Medical Services

Healthcare should be accessible to all citizens of a country regardless of their location. However, rural communities have some serious challenges when it comes to building healthcare facilities. Similarly, other isolated and remote locations may not have any real access to medical services. For example, residents that live high in mountainous terrains most likely do not have too many doctor's offices and other medical practices that offer specialty diagnostic and treatment services.

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Mobile medical units solve various problems for isolated communities that lack proper healthcare facilities. Trailers are furnished with essential equipment that is needed to provide basic healthcare services to people of all ages. The trailers can be easily hauled by tractor trailer trucks or flatbed trucks. When the medical units arrive to a final destination, they are dropped off and temporarily installed on the ground. Mobile healthcare facilities invite residents to receive important checkups, vaccines and other treatments.

During natural disasters, mobile medical trailers are needed to provide emergency service to people that have been suffering. For example, a hurricane can devastate entire regions. People may lose their homes and lack any basic access to essential amenities as well as medical items. Disaster zones may be served by mobile medical facilities that prioritize treatment for toddlers, young children, pregnant women, disabled people and the elderly. These individuals should seek free healthcare services as soon as possible in order to avoid some common diseases and conditions that are common in disaster zones.

Governments may often cooperate with disaster relief groups in order to provide the appropriate medical care to residents of devastated communities. As people line up to receive free medical checkups, they might also get essential items like toiletries and over the counter medication. Mobile medical units might evaluate people and then make referrals for further treatments. Sometimes, sick people might have to be transported from disaster areas and taken into the nearest hospitals for immediate treatment.

Residents of small isolated communities can learn more about the benefits of mobile medical services. Municipalities should use all available resources to make sure that citizens are receiving proper access to healthcare on a regular basis. Mobile medical units may sometimes organize free tests and screenings for common conditions such as cancers and other diseases. There needs to be nationwide awareness of health issues. There should not be any excuses when it comes to delivering medical services to all U.S. citizens.

Bad Breath Can Ruin Your Confidence

Good and proper hygiene eliminate body odor most especially bath breath.  There are various factors that make our breath stinky besides not brushing our teeth or not cleaning our mouths properly.  If you or the people you know smoke, better quit NOW.

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Muay Thai – The Best Way to Lose Weight

Losing weight is most effective if we make a combination of two things – healthy diet and exercise. Muay Thai is a combat sport that can also be viewed as an exercise that burns a lot of calories in a relatively short time. This intense training trend is found in many Muay Thai Camps. Muay Thai is also a mental and physical workout because concentration is required in order to master some moves and skills. Muay Thai can be practiced by both men and women especially when they are looking for an effective way to lose weight.

Calories

Several studies have confirmed that an one hour Muay Thai training session can burn up to 600 calories (this depends on the weight of the person that is performing the training – the higher the weight the more calories are burnt). Knowing the exact amount of calories that you can burn is important because you can easily calculate the calories that you take through your diet and the amount that you can burn.

Nutrition

If you are practicing a diet with lower amount of calories and actively train Muay Thai your amount of weight loss will significantly increase. According to some statistics the number of successful dieters who don’t exercise is very low and that’s why training is essential. A lot Muay Thai trainers can help with your diet and of course you can consult your doctor, too. Muay Thai training requires lots of energy so you must keep some level of calorie intake. In this way you will stay strong and fit.

As you can see Muay Thai can be very helpful if you are looking for a way to lose weight. If you want to have real, traditional training sessions we suggest you visit Thailand where you can choose from hundreds of different Muay Thai camps. In order to save you some time we will suggest you a camp that is very popular among people who want to lose weight through Muay Thai training and that is Suwit Muay Thai camp located in the stunning Phuket Island . You can read more at BestMuayThai news in March 2014 .  For a cheap price you can get a room in this camp enjoy the beautiful nature and practice Muay Thai training while losing weight.

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Wordless Wednesday: Challenge Accepted #30dayfitness 30 Day Crunch Challange

Looking Forward To Feel Well Soon

It's almost a week and I still have cough and colds.  Body aches are gone though.  I hate it when I get sick.  It's no fun at all!  Winter surely is not a good season for me.  I get allergies and stuff.  Thankfully my family didn't feel awful (so far so good).  I am doing my best to protect my little one from being sick.  Drinking lots of water and eating more veggies and fruits really helps.  

On the other hand, we went to see daddy and our two friends at a Mexican restaurant for lunch.  After a nice lunch, I took my little girl to the play area at a mall nearby so she can have play time.  She always enjoys that.  

I am looking forward to feeling well soon.  

Give The Gift Of Wellness Enter To Win $100 American Express GC

The Holidays are here again!  I bet you are excited about getting the items in your Christmas Wishlist.  Me? I have a few things in my Christmas list but the topmost important above all is good health for me and for all the family.  Next, I want something electronic that can be used while traveling or on vacation. ;)  I hope my dear husband will get the hint. However, a shopping spree is also ideal.  How about a $100 American Express Gift Card?  Not bad.  I can buy something that I really, really need.  Wouldn't you?

So how about joining me for a chance to win $100 American Express Gift Card?  A lucky winner will own this gift card courtesy of Northwest Pharmacy to enjoy shopping for gifts this Holiday season.  Entering is easy.  Just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter below and you're in.  This giveaway is open until December 31, 2013.  And the lucky winner will be contacted via email.

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Part of celebrating the Holidays is preparing the Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners.  For those with heart problems, foods with cholesterol should be avoided. And if you win the giveaway, perhaps consider shopping for nutrition and wellness products to give to your loved ones.

Come and join now!  Good luck to us!  If I win, I will buy some wellness products too.  How about you?

Thanks to NorthwestPharmacy.com