When the recession started affecting us, what we used to do was buy the liquid soap in bulk so that we could use it in the bathroom as hand soap. However, after a while I realised after doing some window shopping one day that I could get a bottle …

I am a big believer in taking multivitamins to keep your body in good shape. It’s not possible to always get every single mineral, vitamin and nutrient with eating a regular diet. I got a coupon for the One a Day multivitamins. I headed over to Walmart to see …

This shampoo had a particular draw for me, because I am lazy, and flat ironing my hair seems to take forever. Of course there is the heat damage associated with it also, but the real issue is—“ I am lazy! I heard someone claim this was a miracle shampoo …

I have been taking hot baths to treat fibromyalgia symptoms for several years. It relaxes my muscles as well as my mind and helps me to sleep without stress, and without pain and muscle cramps. Since I first heard about the benefits of using salt baths and mineral formulas …

I use a variety of styling products and I am fond of the Suave brand when I need something inexpensive but good quality. I bought some Suave sculpting gel one day at a discount store. Unfortunately this is one Suave item I was not overly impressed with. The gel …

Having thoroughly enjoyed the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix DVD fitness program, I jumped at a chance to try The Quick Fix Total Toning DVD when I found it on Amazon recently. I really like ten minute workouts, as they allow you to mix and match different …

While consuming six cups of Rooibos herbal tea per day was the tried and tested way for me to clock my daily required antioxidant intake, during times when I am on the road, traveling to play away matches, it gets a bit difficult to make and drink six cups …

I have always loved Luna bars and was happy to find out Luna was offering free samples of their new whole grain snack cookie, the Luna Cookie. I signed right up and got my sample.
The sample flavor I received was Chocolate Mint. I love chocolate and mint …

Equate: Mint Flavor Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse is a product that I have switched over to after comparing it to ACT and finding no difference at all in the active ingredient and very little difference in the inactive ingredients. This rinse also has the American Dental Association’s Seal on it, …

My doctor told me that I should take fish oil capsules because I have diabetes. Fish Oil comes in these large clear capsules. The idea did not sound that great but I thought I should follow my doctors recommendations. I went to our …

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I have had bangs for many years, but last year I tried growing them out. When they got long enough that they were falling into my face, I started trying to wear head bands to hold them back. I tried a few different kinds. The soft …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

It’s an embarrassing subject, but because I live in such a dry climate, I do suffer from occasional dandruff. It’s not so bad that I have my entire scalp peeling off, but it is bad enough that if I am not careful, my forehead will have peeling flakes that even …

I use liquid soaps at the church office where I volunteer, and since I am the one there most of the time, I choose which soaps to bring in. When I was out with the flu for a couple of weeks, I came back to find that I had …

When my daughter turned two years old I switched her old vitamins to Cherifer PGM Syrup for Kids. Since my parents are short in stature although our other relatives are blessed with height, I never wanted my child to suffer the same thing as I did during my early …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …

I received this product as a gift when I was having some back pain due to fibromyalgia flare ups and a minor injury to the muscles. I never really found out exactly why or how magnets were supposed to help, but I wore the support anyway. I have …

My review is on St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center located in Phoenix, AZ. I had to see a doctor here last week in their Cardiology Department. I had reservations about going to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center mainly because of hearing a few stories over the past …

I’m always pretty excited about the kinds of things you can find at your friendly neighborhood dollar store. I’ve gotten everything from dishware to cleaning supplies to candles and decorations at a dollar store and yes some of the things are a little cheesy and kitchsy and sometimes downright …

There are times when I can’t get my feet done. And so when I happen to be on a budget, I try to find other means of making it happen. Well first of all I bought this Conair Bubbling Spa for $25. For one thing I want to …

I received this little foot bath product as a gift. I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer extremely painful foot cramps as an effect. When I am at home, I have a massaging foot bath that I can use, as hot water really helps to alleviate the cramping. This was purchased …

I am not sure which one of my family members this belonged to originally, but as soon as I saw the words “Stress Relief Body Was and Foam Bath”, I became very eager to use it since I was having such a stressful week. Therefore, what I did was …

I have been trying to lose weight for a month now until I decided to buy a waist trimmer similar to the one that was bought by my friend. I asked her what she was using one day and she said she was using this McDavid Waist Trimmer …

My hair has very dry ends, and I don’t want to lose the length, so I try to baby them, iron them, and do whatever I can to manage them. On some days, they feel like straw. I have used Redken products before, namely the shampoo and conditioner for colored …

I have used the regular amber Pears soap on and off for a long time. It’s a great product and very good for your skin. When I saw this Oil-Clear version I had to try it too. I had been having a problem with my neck being overly …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

When I gave birth to my daughter I had a stay in Providence Memorial hospital. I can say it wasn’t the most pleasant stay, but I guess it wasn’t the worse one either. I had a cesarean so had to stay in the postpartum ward for about three days. …

So something called “Toe Juice” isn’t exactly the most inviting product on the market, but there’s something funny and catchy about it that had me reading the back of the bottle regardless. I certaily wasn’t looking for a “toe juice” product that I thought could help me with any …

I remember, those nights when I couldn’t sleep, watching infomercials for Hoodia as a weight loss supplement. I was intrigued, but never enough to go through the trouble of ordering something off the television. But, lo’ and behold, I actually found this product in a store, and it was …

I have used Bach’s Flower remedies and Rescue Remedy drops. They seemed to work for my cat, but not for me. This may have been a sheer coincidence that they calmed the cat. I will admit that when I bought this gum, I really did not expect it to fulfill …

After my wedding day, I vowed to lose weight because I felt ugly with all those “excess baggage”. I did not want to take slimming pills, I have tried one before but I did not see the effect. This time, I tried a product endorsed by a popular tv …

I love to shop in Dollar Tree sometimes where I can find really inexpensive treats for myself. Being a bath product fanatic, I don’t mind if I have never heard of them or maybe they were older ones that didn’t sell. Today I found a couple of products from …

I’ve tried every pain relief gel out there, for various ailments including fibromyalgia and nerve related pain. I have often used the common over the counter creams like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice gel, which are mostly counter-irritants and don’t actually relieve pain, but distract you from it.
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I made the switch to reusable menstrual products after experiencing health related issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products (disposable pads and tampons). While establishing a stash or collection of reusable menstrual products, I came across A Krafty Kreations, a Canadian-based Etsy shop. A Krafty Kreations sells …

Oral B is a well known and trusted brand for oral care needs. I have used many of their products, and will continue to. I floss every day. I learned my lesson from a case of gingivitis, which was treated and resolved—“ and now I am determined it …

I have used nothing but the original Crest toothpaste since I have been old enough to brush my teeth. I do not sray, as it shows positive results! And I am near 50 years old. I have tried, a few times, other tooth pastes briefly and have not been …

An aching body had always been my problem since ages —“ because of this problem, I always tried looking for new innovative ways of relieving me of my pain. On one such occasion I have to set my eyes on Verseo Air Pressure Belt. This air pressure belt wrapped …

I am an avid user of Charmee Overnight Wings because it has proven to be a reliable feminine pad which protects me from odor and stain brought by monthly periods.
It is made by JS Unitrade Inc. It is available in 8 pieces per pack for 50 pesos. It …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

This is a nifty little gadget from Morrisons and I really like using it. Although they call it a pedicure brush, it actually has four different tools on it. It has a stiff brush, a pumice stone section, a foot file section and a fourth section that …

For all those obsessively clean people, or those who are germaphobes, there is a wonderful product available that allows you to fully embrace your inner OCD. I found Lysol Disinfecting Wipes while I was looking for some convenient disinfectant to take with me while I was going to be …

When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

I am a fan of dieting. I have been battling with my weight for so many years now. Any diet that claims it will make me loose weight will always be in my list. So I got a hold of this 7 day diet at the mall. It costs …

If you are tired of having stained teeth like I was buy the Colgate Motion toothbrush, it is absolutely fantastic. I had been researching battery-operated toothbrushes and was astounded at some of the prices, then my Dentist told me about the Colgate Motion. He said it was as good …

Once in awhile I treat myself to something fun that I would have loved as a kid. I don’t usually admit to it, but this was really fun so I wanted to share. When I last made an Avon order, one of the items I ordered was the Bath …

I’ve been using Clear Women Softcare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for more than a year now not because I had dandruff before but because this shampoo brought back moisture and glow to my hair. After dyeing my hair, the damage was undeniably visible. I used to have long, straight black hair …

When I was a kid I can remember being fed some kind of red food color tablet to chew, so that I could see where I had not brushed my teeth well enough.
Listerine’s Agent Cool Blue works on a similar principle—“ but you don’t have to chew …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

When I developed visual disturbances and strange frequent morning headaches, I was put through a battery of tests—“ just to find that I was probably suffering an atypical type of migraine.
The doctors gave me a prescription for Imitrex, which was was not able to tolerate, and it was …