I’m prone to urinary tract infections since turning to a teenager. But it’s atypical for me to be hospitalized because of an infection which brought about recurring high fevers. The physician prescribed me to drink cranberry juice and I was later discharged after a few days. …

I have a weakness for home exercise equipment, so once I stumbled upon The Firm Total Body TransFIRMation Kit at TJ Maxx; I knew I had to have it. If you have ever exercised to a firm workout DVD, you may have noticed the special hand weights …

I am very strict about flossing my teeth every night, but I am also lazy and prefer to use floss picks. I’ve been buying a particular brand for quite awhile, but when I last ran out, I tried Dentek’s floss picks. They boasted a fluoride coating and shred resistant …

There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

I’ve decided to try to get back on track as far as weight loss and healthy living is concerned. I had lost a lot of weight a few years ago and have managed to gain it all back during the last two years while working at my new job, …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …

For years I struggled with quitting smoking, it seems at times a battle still far from won. Having always considering myself pretty strong-willed, I wondered why when I needed will power the most; did it suddenly abandon me for the lure of a mentholated puff.
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I’m a pretty big fan of my Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Cream Conditioner. I am in a never ending battle with my hair as my roots are crazy oily and my ends are extremely dry. I never put conditioner on my roots as that will make them …

I have an allergy to latex, so my partner always has to use non-latex condoms during our time together. It can get a little frustrating sometimes, because there aren’t as many options available when it comes to non-latex. We did try the Durex Avanti Bare Condoms and …

I normally keep a box of Band Aids in my kitchen, along with a box of finger cots. The reason for this is that I am quite frequently cutting myself accidentally with a particular deli knife, that although I realize is obviously dangerous, I cannot force myself to give up …

People notice that I am getting more skinny. Well, that is the truth and I do not want to lose weight more. The reason why I am not gaining any weight is because I rarely eat. Instead of having three meals a day, I usually had one due to …

I occasionally get cold sores, and when one popped up unexpectedly while I was away from town, I had not brought anything to treat it with other than lip balm, which does little. I was going home the next day, and I knew I had some expensive medicine that worked …

Small cuts and wounds are pretty normal in an house hold were there are 3-4 small kids running around all the time .They are a bunch of very naughty kids always on to some kind of prank and so have them falling and injuring themselves all the time and …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

Monthly visitor as we all know and I do find it difficult sometimes to do what I want since I am so conscious of what I am doing specially checking my pants or skirt every now and then if I have a stain or what. Most of the sanitary …

Regularly a rash develops on my elbows. After seeing several Internists and a few Dermatologists, the most definitive diagnosis I have received is that I have dermatitis triggered by various allergens. I have tried to eliminate any product containing scent from touching me, as these products seem …

This is one of the thing that separates men from women–women needs to use feminine wash for their organ while men can simply use soap. It is necessary because of health purposes. The female organ is more prone to diseases and odor if not constantly cleansed. Ever since I …

Is it just me, or is this whole gold tooth fad absolutely ridiculous? I mean, what are you going to do, leave your tooth in your will to your child? To me, it seems perfectly stupid. Maybe I am missing something but I am just not …

Lots of people I know have once used this peeling solution for its whitening effect. Many of them I’ve seen with either ugly flaky skin or red blotches on their faces. I thought I was not ever going to use it because of that.
I was scared to try maxi-peel …

Dr Scholl’s is a company that knows feet and in general I have always been happy with their products. I am diabetic, and even before I was diabetic, I used insoles in my shoes. I used to work in retail and stood on my feet for long hours. …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, so I normally buy either children’s pastes, which tend to have fruity flavors, or natural products that come in flavors other than mint. When I saw this toothpaste and read the description, it sounded like it had been made just …

I have heard of Aveeno, and I know it has been on the market for a very long time. However, I had never used it until last year when I got a very itchy, irritated rash due to an allergic reaction. One of the treatments recommended to me was …

I’ve always been a big fan of avon. Many moons ago, I once decided that would be a great way to make a few extra bucks, and so I signed up to be an avon representative. The one great thing about that experience is that I got tons of …

I have used Pepto Bismol medication for many years. In fact, I keep a bottle of it in my medicine chest at all times just in case. I use it mostly if I get diarrhea but sometimes I also use it for my upset stomach. I love Pepto Bismol …

Ever since I had my daughter I have suffered from anemia. I really don’t worry too much about it, but it does affect me. I am at high risk for blood transfusions, during surgeries. I also get very cold very quickly, beause my blood is thinner than normal. When …

A really nice facial cleanse I like to use is Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser. I love the way it tingles my face as I am washing it, and the white creamy silky texture it has. Even like the way it lathers all over my skin and …

I was browsing through the aisles at Wal-Mart stocking up on medications and items to add to my medicine cabinet in preparation for the cold and flu season when I realized that I did not have a thermometer. To be very honest, I was feeling slightly overwhelmed by …

Keeping my facial skin in the pink of health has always been my top priority. This was because I always believed that to look beautiful, it was important to have a healthy and glowing skin. I had always been fascinated in trying out various products (creams, lotions, face washes …

What I hate most about summers are the bugs. I can not stand the insects, especially the mosquitoes, they are absolutely merciless! Even in an urbanized area with air conditioning and tightly sealed off areas, the mosquitoes find some way to bite you. Imagine how I must have felt …

Gin Chia has given me a new lease on life. I have a very busy life and I have been feeling very tired and listless of late. I have tried taking a multi vitamin, however, I always felt like I was throwing my money away. I …

I used to live in a quite difficult and a very disadvantaged country. I always felt totally helpless when someone in my family got sick. There were no reliable clinics and the only hospital was not even functional. I often did self-medication whenever I was not feeling well …

There are scents I like on both the Signature Collections and the Classics Collection lines at Bath & Body Works, but one of my favorites for fall, I just happened upon because of a really nice friend who gifted me a basket of various scented Bath & Body Works …

The Polar brand of heart rate monitors came in many sizes, but I am going to be reviewing the Polar FT4, which is a wristband model that you would use when you are out and about. I bought this monitor because it is a lot easier to let the …

The only adjective to describe this is disgusting! According to the woman who sold me this product, it would help me lose weight. Yeah, it did; I could hardly eat a bite after drinking it because it left a nasty taste in my mouth. And no amount of water …

I love lubricants, I think they can spice up things a bit and also help if you have occasional dryness issue. I owned quite a lot in the past and will in the future and preferably have more than one at home.
This one cached my eye in the …

Amway products are just the best in terms of quality and recently with the use of the Glisters Toothpaste by the company my faith in the company’s product strengthened. I was having plenty of problems from cavity to bad breathe and I consulted a dentist in this regard. …

I love bath products, and I also love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia, so it is more than just pleasure I receive from this, it is relief. I use hot baths and massages to control muscle spasm and tension that he condition causes. It works much better …

When I want to take a complex supplement, Centrum is always my first option. Every time I use it, I feel that my body has more energy thanks to its formula based on a variety of minerals and vitamins. They have recently released a new product specially designed for men …

I recently tried a few of the Philosophy shower gels and was pleased so I wanted to try some other scents. Although they are expensive, I love the way they have such rich fragrance. They lather beautifully and last a long time, and normally the scent stays on your …

I don’t normally like aerosol hair spray products very much, as they tend to get wasted in the “cloud” they leave behind, often make me cough, and tend to end up having to be replaced sooner than non-aerosols of the same weight. However, I have to admit, they do spray …

I’ve become focused on products that are used to treat signs of aging around my eyes. My mother, for as long as I can remember, took excellent care of her skin, and she always looked so youthful as a result, so the minute I see signs of anything that …

Last time I tried using an epilator was a decade past. I remember it to be a frightful experience using the Epilady brand. The pain was actually unbearable using it on the underarms and thighs, then to the legs. However, I decided to buy another brand this year to …

I am diabetic, and it is very important to me that I take good care of my feet, including keeping the skin well moisturized so that it does not crack from dryness and get infected. I have used a variety of foot creams and many are very good. When I …

Since I have been using mineral salts in my bath to help treat symptoms of fibromyalgia, I have become interested in how minerals work in our bodies and how important they are. I was intrigued when I saw this shampoo, which is not only full of minerals, but also a …

My home is back in a tropical place, which now I am away from because I live in the mountains with my boyfriend. When I miss home one of the body care products I use to help remind me of my favorite tropical place is the Monoi Tiare Tahiti …

So occasionally I’ve been know to use baby care products on my own skin. I watched my godchildren quite often as they were growing up and had my own medicine cabinet full of baby supplies because they were over here all the time, and there were a few product …

When I saw an elderly friend clutching a box of these cough drops, I realized I had never heard of them before, so I asked what they were. She said she used to use them years ago, and just recently her son was able to find them and have them …

I purchased this product from Target for about $10 before taxes. Although I was mostly unfamiliar with this product before purchasing it, I liked the fact that the ingredients that it contains are organic and it does not contain any harsh or harmful ingredients to the hair like …

I think I’m becoming a fan of toilet bowl cleaners! I’d never have thought I was the type of person who delighted in cleaning my toilet, but I’ve found some great products over the years that have appealed to me on so many levels and one of my favorite …

When my throat is sore at nighttime and I can’t get to sleep I like to drink Celestial Sleepytime Throat Tamer Herbal Supplement Tea. It helps soothe my throat and relaxes me so I can go back to sleep fast without the use of medicines that make me sick …