For about a year, I did not use commercial shampoo or conditioner. It shocked some of my friends and family members when I learned how to make homemade shampoo. Many had questions or thought it would make hair unclean. It actually had the opposite effect. My hair remained healthy, I saved money and reduced chemical … Read more
Pressure Positive offered me an opportunity in the past to try a few of their products and write up a Pressure Positive review. I was sent the Tiger Tail Muscle Roller Massage Stick, along with the Jacknobber II. In general, Pressure Positive personal massage tools range in price. Pressure Positive Review About Pressure Positive The … Read more
As many long-time readers remember I really became invested in “barefoot” running with my Vibram FiveFingers back in 2011. I got the point where I could run about 6-miles in the shoes and ran a few barefoot 5Ks with them on. I wondered though, is barefoot running dangerous? When I first began barefoot running I … Read more
Wrightsock is a sock company focusing on footwear for athletes, including runners. Their socks are made in the USA and vary in thickness and styles. Wrightsock is also known for their “anti-blister formula.” This is a full Wrightsock review. I received some socks from the company to try out and will share my full product … Read more
Have you ever wanted to take a water bottle with you on a run, but didn’t want to carry something too heavy? This was my conundrum until I found a small “palm size” water bottle, perfect for long runs. In response to this purchase I am writing up a FuelBelt Sprint Palm Water Holder review. FuelBelt … Read more
The team at Pacific Health Labs in the past sent me some samples of their products to try out as part of a Pacific Health Labs Review. Pacific Health Labs produces a variety of endurance fuels including recovery drinks, energy gels and bars. I tried two types of products: a recovery drink and an energy gel. … Read more
A yoga mat that lasts nine years (and counting) is worth writing about. Back in 2012 I was looking for a new yoga mat, specifically a thick yoga mat that would be gentle on my knees and joints. In this Manduka Black Mat PRO review I’ll share why a $100 yoga mat is completely worth … Read more
In the past, during the winter I shared a homemade night cream recipe on this blog. Some readers also tried making and using this night cream as well. For a little backstory, I started using the cream again the second winter and it worked for while – and then it didn’t – and I found … Read more
The folks at ZICO Coconut Water contacted me in the past asking if I would try their coconut water product and write up a ZICO Coconut Water Review. At the time I had tried coconut water once before and was not impressed but wanted to give this hydration drink another chance. I don’t remember which … Read more