Being diabetic means testing blood sugar levels often with a glucometer. Having a concise and good glucometer is important. The clerk at the local store suggested I try the Truetrack glucometer. He had a few extra ones the company had given him. I got my Truetrack meter at …

I will be reviewing the Nike+ Sportsband itself plus the software
The software provided on the nikeplus website was very easy to use and I had no problems with downloading it. However I had a little bit of trouble getting it started for the first time as my first run …

I can remember Benzedrex being a huge seller when I worked at a drug store for a few years. I never knew why, until they pulled it off the shelves for a short time in the late 1980s, because apparently it was being used recreationally. The drug contains a …

I love using bath bombs in my hot bath at night. I have fibromyalgia, and taking a hot bath every night helps to stop the pain and prevent muscle spasms that keep me awake—“ plus, it is just fun. Spending a lot of time in hot water can dry your …

When I visited a friend who had a small daughter, the little girl spent a good portion of her time in my lap, wanting me to read a story to her. She hugged me frequently. It was very sweet and normally I never regret such actions, but when her mother …

In my quest to find alternatives to the mass produced and highly minty products that dominate the mainstream oral care shelves, I have tried some very interesting natural products, including tooth powders. This product is a sort of powder-like substance, that contains peelu fibers. These are made from vegetable fiber, …

I bought this razor when I got tried of being nicked and cut by cheap disposables and my legs were getting irritated by the dry skin of winter. The idea of a moisture strip built in sounded great to me, and I had heard this product was very …

The Planet Fitness gym in Norton Massachusetts was one of the best planet fitness locations in Southern New England and I enjoyed making frequent trips here whenever I was able to and it was worth going to this gym. The first thing I loved about this gym was the …

I have used several brands of lubricants for medical and personal reasons. I used KY for years, but when I learned more recently that parabens were bad and associated with hormonal effects, I started reading labels more carefully. In most cases, it would not bother me terribly if there were …

I became interested in natural medicine and essential oils for health treatments when I found out how useful adding them to my massage oils and bath products were. I used many different oils for various properties in massage creams and oils to help give an counter-irritant effect to ease …

I am a brain cancer patient and I must admit that Percocet is a miracle drug. After undergoing chemotherapy I was place on Percocet at a level of ten mg 4 times a day and it did wonders for my pain, it virtually made all of my pain disappear. …

I am a quite active person, both in my professional life and leisure time. I do a lot of highly physical work, and often go to the gym or play sports on my off time. I do my best to keep my body running well enough to heal up …

This past August 1st I turned thirty so my goal was to actually do something about my weight. For years I have tried going to the gym (which I hate), dieting, diet pills (every single diet pill on the market), playing sports, putting a picture of myself on …

I really love wearing shorts but I do not have the confidence to wear one because of the huge and dark scar on my left knee and I think that people are constantly looking at it and making fun of me because of it. I had it since I …

I keep a few first aid kits on hand so I can nurse any minor wound or address any major one while help arrives, if the need should arise. One of the products I keep on hand is Water Jel Burn Jel. I’ve never seen anything quite …

I have to admit that every time I hear or see the name Xenna I think of that stupid television show in the 90’s about the Amazonian warrior princess, and I have to say that the name is actually pretty fitting for this product, whether they designed it that …

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I have a friend who is terrified of her cell phone. She even went so far as to buy all her friends these stickers that are supposed to protect you from radiation. I decided to take some steps to calm her fears if possible, and have a little fun …

I am a strong supporter and user of natural health products, and purchase many of them at SuperNatural a unique store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recently I had a kidney infection that nearly had me hospitalized. After two strong lots of antibiotics my immune system was drained and although …

I have been taking Pharex Vitamin B-Complex tablet for more than a month now. A tablet is actually composed of Vitamin B1 100 mg, vitamin B12 50 mcg, and vitamin B6 5 mg. and so far it has been beneficial to me. Actually, I …

After doing a great deal of online research, talking with other dieters, and even reading part of Dr. Atkins’ book on his diet plan, I have to say that this did not seem like a healthy approach to dieting. After only one day on my first attempt, I felt …

Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips are quite popular. No doubt, you would have seen this product stacked on supermarket checkout counters, often beside the gum products.
There was a time when I used it everyday, but nowadays, I only use it every now and then. Beware though, if you …

I am very health conscious, much more so than most of the people I know. I am very careful with what I put into my body, and try to get as much natural nutrition per day as I can manage. I believe that natural sources of vitamins and minerals …

My hands tend to become very dry and rough during the winter season. This condition not only made me feeling uncomfortable all through the day, but also made my hands look very dull and lifeless. What made the situation even worst is that my nails also chipped off …

I used to suffer from teeth gap which was a little noticeable. I was looking for a way to get rid of it, when I stumbled upon a teeth band product called Orthofill by Usmile. I bought the set for $10 from its official website a few months ago. …

Every once in a while I just plain feel down in the dumps and there’s not a whole lot I can do about it. I’ve tried eating better, drinking more water, getting outside more often, and sometimes that’s just not enough. I went through a period like this a …

I exercise fairly regularly, and I wanted to tone my arms (but, not to the point where I could be confused for a body-builder), and so I started looking for dumbbells to buy. I thought about buying a pair of 5 pound weights, but then I saw the …

I was too busy in the last few months with some tedious work last left me really strained and tired. My blood pressure also went up considerably that I came to know by checking with my personal BP monitor. To relieve of the tension and lower the BP, I …

Upon joining Forever Living, one of the very first products that I was introduced to was the Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick.
I have always tended to be an aerosol user, so a deodorant stick was something new to me, but I was keen to try it.
Opening it proved a little …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

During the last few months, I noticed that my nails had suddenly started looked quite dull and lifeless. The fact that I am a homemaker and require using my hands in harsh detergents and soaps had perhaps stripped all the natural shine on my nails making them look rather …

I sometimes suffer with anxiety, but not seriously enough to warrant a prescription medication. I would prefer to treat it with a combination of cognitive therapy, relaxation, and perhaps natural supplements. When a friend had a serious illness recently, I was feeling very stressed and worried. To get me through …

Never one to shy away from a new work out trend, I recently purchased the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease Fitness Collection. This series contains 5 DVD’s that feature dance warm ups and moves which come together to form the various routines performed on each disc.
The …

I was looking for ways to make my daughter enjoy brushing her teeth more. I know she doesn’t mind brushing her teeth, but she also does not seem motivated to brush. I am constantly having to remind her and nag her to brush adequately on a daily basis. …

I ordered this little tool to take with me on a recent trip. I really wanted a flat iron just to do “touch up” work that wouldn’t take up much room. This was perfect for what I needed it for. It is tiny! I can easily fit it into …

An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …

A while back, I had a small blackhead problem that utterly embarrassed me and shocked me as well since I have always been adamant about keeping my face clean. I bought some of the Neutrogena facial scrub for blackheads, and also some of the Neutrogena 2-in-1 Blackhead Eliminating …

My husband and I ordered P90X because we wanted a challenging fitness program that would be easy to do at home. Well, what we actually got was so much more than that- it’s actually a whole lifestyle change.
P90X is a great way to get into shape- but don’t expect …

I love to use mineral salts in my nightly bath. I use hot bath therapy to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia and for general health and good sleep. Mineral salts help to balance the muscles and the skin, adding important minerals to the water like magnesium, which is essential to good …

I had wondered if I had been premature and overly harsh in critiquing the Malibu Pilates Program in general, so I moved on past the 20 Minute Malibu Pilates Makeover that I had been using with my Malibu Chair. The next workout I tried was the more …

I suspected that there was mold in the apartment that I was living in but wasn’t sure how I could prove that it was there. I had been getting sick more often than usual and all the signs pointed towards the same type of symptoms I was feeling when …

When my only pair of glasses broke, I needed a new pair quickly. My job requires attention to detail, so I had no choice but to find the fastest service I could. I always heard Lenscrafters was the best place to get eye ware, although I also heard they …

A women’s specific travel kit? Get out of town! But when I saw the Adventure Medical Kits Women’s Edition Travel Kit I was all over it like white on rice, because I’m, first off, completely addicted to medicial kits, and secondly, find that idea of a female-oriented kit highly intriguing. …

I remember the first time someone told me about Gold Bond. I was working at an office and I had a deep itch that was growing in the spot between my elbow and arm. I figured it was a heat rash as I am prone to get them and if …

I think that every woman wants the best protection when it is that time of the month. I am sure I am not the only person that likes to pick her maxis wisely. Though I have a few favorites that I like to use, I am willing to …

I was waiting for my name to be called at the clinic at my local Walgreens. Being a nurse, I knew what I had an upper respiratory infection. I scanned my eyes along the visible shelves near my chair. I had been previously looking for a device much …

It was a horrifying experience, a few years ago, when my youngest son comes crashing through the front door to tell me that his brother is bleeding all over the place down at the park. He apparently was walking on the iced-over creek when his foot went through the …

I am living I a big and joint family where I have my children, husband, and parents in law and also my sister in laws. We all have different tastes and different opinions about any particular thing. But it is very strange to say that we all …

A few years ago, I suffered a very serious bout of food poisoning that left me ill for several months. I had chronic diarrhea and could not eat very much solid food. I was put on various medications, and dietary restrictions. I seemed to have a problem with …

With quite a few varieties of skin cleansing aids all over the market, it makes quite an interesting affair for me to actually choose a new one (totally different from the one I used in the past) to actually help me keep my skin clean. Though I have …

When I was young I would make fun of my father because when he went to the toilet he was in there for ages and would keep copies of Reader’s Digest on the windowsill for such occasions. Now I am older myself my bowels have gone haywire in …