There are a few products that I keep in my medicine cabinet whether I think I will need them or not. Neosporin Plus Pain relief is one of them. I used to use the regular Neosporin ointment, without the pain relief ingredients. This is also an excellent product—“ …

I have never been a big user of “night creams” because they tended to be very heavy. I have combination skin and using a heavy moisturizer overnight has been known to results in starting my day with big, nasty pimples. Although younger skin is a wonderful thing, puberty-style acne …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …

Natrol Carb Intercept is a product that is supposed to interfere with the digestion of carbohydrates. It is supposed to help with a low carb lifestyle. It contains white kidney bean extract as it’s main ingredient.It is supposed to inhibit starches from turning into glucose and fat.
I have not …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

I take a nightly hot bath to help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, from which I have suffered since my late teens. I use various different bath products to keep it interesting, and also for their health benefits, depending on what my needs are at the time. When pain is …

As I’ve stated before in a recent review, I found the bargain of a lifetime at my local 99 Cent store. I love that store, not only because of their constantly great deals on everything from gift bags to sandwich meats, but because every once in awhile, they have something …

Swish Mouthwash is the brand of my husband. He has been using this for months now. He switched to this alcohol-free mouthwash after he was convinced that alcohol-containing mouthwash can dry up his mouth and would most likely give him mouth cancer. At first he would not want to …

Fennel tea was recommended to me by several participants on an irritable bowel syndrome forum. I have had the condition for years, after suffering a terrible bout of food poisoning, which left some scarring in my intestines.
I bought this brand because of the packaging. It just …

This was quite a cheap little roll-on from the Vaseline brand at only about £1.30 from my local supermarket. It does not say much on the bottle other than this is an anti-perspirant and a deodorant. Usually I do not expect a roll-on to provide me with …

Ever since I decided to go on a diet, I tried to eliminate most sweet things from my daily intake of food. I did not think this would be too difficult. All I had to do was stop eating desserts and stop drinking soda. Coffee and tea, two of …

If you have read any of my other reviews, you will see I’m into health and fitness. I think I’m very healthy. I have not been to the Doctor in at least 4 years. I exercise daily. I also take a Tablespoon of Fair Trade Organic Molasses Everday. You …

I have not always been a fan of flossing, but have recently been getting into it. I like that clean feeling that I get after flossing. I also like to see the nasty plaque that comes off in floss. Though I like flossing, I would never pay a lot …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

Puritan’s Pride Omega-3 Fish Oil is a 1200 mg, soft gel that contains important nutrients for health such as Eicosapentaenic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are fatty acids that interact to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I take Omega-3 Fish Oil in …

This product looked so easy to use and amazing on TV that I fell for it hook line and sinker. It is a set with a thick, heavy putty like concealer for your legs and a moisture lotion that I could have replaced with any of a hundred on the …

I tried this product because of an article I read that recommended it. It is supposed to help with blood glucose regulation, and I am diabetic. I thought that I could use a good “cleansing” as well, and it is supposed to help eliminate toxins from the body as well …

I decided to try these pads because of hearing about them so much. When I got home and opened the box, I noticed that these have the same irritating plastic on them as before, yet with a softer cover that contacts the skin. This pad is also wider in …

I am very sensitive to most adult mint-flavored toothpastes, and because of the discomfort those strong flavors cause, I normally use either natural products which offer more gentle flavors, or kid’s products. Here is a product that is both. On the continuum of mainstream versus natural products, this one …

At some point during the spring time, my hair began to get frizzy, wiry, dull, dry, and not as shiny or healthy as it used to look. I usually get compliments for my straight shiny hair, so I was very worried when my hair started to look different. I …

I like to sometimes switch to using all natural products. Although they may cost a little more, the benefits to health and the “green” factor are enormous.
This castile soap product is one of the best I have tried. I love the eucalyptus spearmint combination. It reminds me of the …

Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash is an excellent item to use for taking care of your teeth. I use it daily to help reduce plaque and to improve the quality of my teeth. I would say I’ve been using Listerine in general for several years. The Cool Mint …

For months now, Dr. Berg who is my dentist in Botswana urged us to get an electric tootbrush as he feels that we (including my children) are not brushing our teeth properly (my own dentist here in Luxembourg never recommended such a thing but it is an advise well …

Spinbrushes have really advanced over the years, while many people still use manual tooth brushes, they may want to reconsider once they see some of the new features offered on some reasonably priced models.
While I am big on dental hygiene and use things like …

I absolutely love Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard and Insect Repellent Spray, which also includes sunscreen of SPF 30! This is a definite must have! I bought this last summer and have been using it ever since. A good friend recommended it to me, she told me she …

Dexatrim Max is one of the supplements that I tried recently. My friend purchases it for me on the first trial. I was asking for a gift and this is her gift for me. Dexatrim claims to block hunger and burn fat. One of those supplements who promises you …

Your toothpaste should have a refreshing experience to you. Like the old habit that I seldom bring personal effects when traveling to Los Angeles, upon arriving there little over a month ago, I forget to bring a toothpaste. I bought this toothpaste at a store in Los Angeles. I …

Coppertone Sunscreen with insect repellent is one of the best sunscreen lotions for children. This sunscreen lotion will protect your children from getting a horrible case of sunburn, while at the same time this sunscreen prevents children from getting bit from insects such as mosquito’s, gnats and bees. …

When I bought an AromaFloria foot soak with tea tree, peppermint and rosemary, I also bough the matching foot lotion so I could use it with the soak. The smell of the product was so amazing, I wanted to keep it on my feet all night, and layering it was …

I have to admit that “seaplasma” doesn’t exactly sound promising, or like something I’d want to put in my hair, but this Seaplasma Hair/Skin Moisturizer spray is fantastic. I shop at Ulta all the time, and this product was recommended to me by one of their salespersons. I was …

I have been using NatureMade’s multivitamins for almost 2 years. They give me extra energy and help fill in the nutritional gaps in my diet. At first I did not like the huge size of the softgel capsules because I previously had never been able to swallow anything that …

I take a nightly soak to help with fibromyalgia symptoms. It is something I have been doing for years, and I find it more useful than just about any other therapy. I am a true believer in the use of mineral baths, and salt from the Dead Sea is a …

One of the biggest challenges in being diabetic is keeping track of your blood sugar levels. I was given the Contour glucometer to try out by my doctor. In order to test my blood sugar levels with the new meter, I have to have specific test strips that are …

With so many people having diabetes these days, and the fact that high cholesterol often goes hand in hand with diabetes, the idea of a glucose meter that also reads cholesterol seems like an absolute stroke of genius and one of the most convenient medical devices to have.
When …

The Perfect PushUp Basic really does help you do better pushups! Don’t get me wrong they are very hard at first and you will be very sore but these sure do build up your muscles better than a regular pushup. One of the things I really like about these …

Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …

Being a fibromyalgia patient sometimes means looking for creative ways to ease your symptoms when doctors are baffled by them. I found that taking a hot bath before bed prevented the majority of night time pain and muscle cramps that I have suffered for years due to the disease. I …

I am a frequent wearer of contact lenses, and there is this one brand that I love wearing, which is Acuvue.
I am the type of person who is quite active, therefore, I need a pair of soft contact lenses for my every day usage. However, I prefer the …

Flonase is a nasal spray that is commonly prescribed to treat indoor and outdoor nasal allergy symptoms. Available by prescription only, Flonase is typically one of the first treatments prescribed by physicians to those who suffer from nasal allergy symptoms.
Through the years, I have suffered from an extremely wide …

After trying out a number of Bellydance inspired fitness workouts, I decided to take it to the next level and find a workout that would actually combine the dance movements that I had learned in the previous workouts; and put them together for a more choreographed routine …

There has long been a suspicion that I may have a mild case of lupus. I was told years ago to always wear sun protection when outdoors—“ just in case it’s true. Having seen and talked to many lupus patients who suffer with the symptom of photo sensitivity, I know …

Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

I received this as a gift, and it has been a great comfort to me. Several of my friends have them, and I had been trying to substitute little pans of warm water, so it is very nice to have the real thing.
The version I have is the toe-touch …

I have fibromyalgia, and heat is one thing that helps me without fail. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces pain dependably.
I have long been a fan of heated rice packs and microwavable sinus pillows, booties, mittens, and anything else that gives warmth that you can relax with without being tied …

I just have to say that I think Walgreens is one of the greatest stores when it comes to cosmetics, medicine and general health-related products. I’ve gotten so many things from that store that I absolutely swear by and the Walgreens Aloe Vera Body Mist Gel is one of …

Having dandruff is just so gross. It is not only very itchy but the flakes that fall down on the shoulders are just too embarrassing. Well, I was lately victimized by dandruff. I had my hair straightened and maybe the chemicals have reached my scalp that it triggered dandruff …

I would have to say that I am absolutely in love with the new PediaCare product. It is called Gentle Vapors. It is a waterless, plug-in vapoizer. I bought it when my son was having a hard time breathing because of sinus/nasal congestion. Since it contained …

When I volunteer at a local animal rescue, we use tons of hand sanitizer. We disinfect our hands between handling animals, so that germs from the sick ones do not contaminate the healthy animals or their food, accessories, etc. When I was talking to a friend who works in the …

I had high hopes, as a young mother, that I would never have a need for things like finger splints, but, as a mother of two boys, I knew deep down that I was fooling myself. Both of my kids are now teenagers and though they don’t participate in …