I have used ginger products for relief of nausea many times, and it remains a staple of my medicine cabinet (and tea box.) I have tried ginger gums, drinks, and other forms, and most of them work well. I like to have something on hand that is easy …

Though I do not often buy band aids or find much need for them, I have needed some recently. I am very clumsy, and fell pretty hard over my son’s tricycle. I did not know what hit me, and just know I got up with a very large scrape …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

I didn’t necessarily relish the idea of heading back to the work place after a seven year haitus raising my kids, but it was a necessary evil that couldn’t be avoided for much longer. Ultimately, I’d have loved a desk job, answering phones and filing papers, which is pretty …

I used to have heavy menstrual flow every month, I hate the cramp pain but I am very particular with a sanitary napkin to used. Since I was 15 years old I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins. But now I am stick to one brand and this …

This is one of the best lotions out there! Palmers cocoa butter lotion or creams are best known for treating stretchmarks after pregnancy, but I never really considered using this just for regular use! I know so many people are in love with this product, and I just had …

My teeth were stained and not looking their best so I bought Compliments Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste from my local supermarket for just $2.99CDN. I had tried other whitening toothpastes with mixed results and a lot of money! My deciding factor to buy this Compliments brand was that it was …

Having fibromyalgia for many years has led me to try many different pain relief products. This is one I had not tried until recently when I ran out of my usual gel and had someone to pick this up for me. It is unique in that it has a blend …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

I love Dove soaps, and have ever since I was a kid. I remember the familiar classic Dove smell. It reminds me a little of roses, but is so distinct that I would know it anywhere. When I worked in a drug store, every time someone opened a new case …

I’m using this soap for almost a year and it’s a good one I can highly recommend. It is Glycerine soap from Hortaleza. I bought it at HBC. I’m glad about the results it had brought my face especially my face. I am very prone to pimples before, but …

Supradyn Activo is a product that you can find in pharmacies, and that contains vitamines, minerals and Coenzime Q10.
I bought this product when I was under a big stress due to exams, and my brain and body needed a lot of energy. At that time I went to the …

I have this serious love-hate relationship with Burt’s Bees products. I’d probably love it far more consistently if the products weren’t, typically speaking, so expensive, because more often than not, the product doesn’t work like the miracle it generally claims to be. The lip products and hair care products …

To begin, I doubt there is a single person out there that doesn’t own a pair of shoes that for whatever reason doesn’t make your feet smell not so fresh at the end of the day. I happen to have two pairs that meet that criteria. My first pair is …

Vitamin E is a wonderful antioxidant and of course Vitamin and when used as directed can be great to help prevent heart attacks, coronary artery disease, and macular degeneration just to name a few. What many people do not realize though is that it can be dangerous if you …

When I found the Blue Ridge Soap Shed’s website, I really loved what I saw. These folks are dedicated to making pure, natural, high quality and unique soaps and other products that perform to the highest standards. And, they sell them at very reasonable prices too. I ordered several of …

I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my late teens. The condition causes chronic pain and for me, muscle spasms and cramps. I have found that a nightly hot bath helps me more than anything, so I have made it part of my daily routine. It has literally changed …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …

I am not really a fan of sanitary napkins, because I have always had a bad experience with them in the past. I am an exclusive tampon user and have been one for the past 8 years. Because of my body shape and heavy flow pads don’t usually work …

The As Seen On TV inversion table is a fair product. It says it helps back problems are it is quite effective. Basically what it does is turns you upside down. As you raise your arms, you slowly tip backwards. I figure it’s all about balancing. You must adjust …

I bought a bar of this soap after being impressed with the way it was made and the company making it. A lot of products are called organic and green, but these folks mean it. Everything they use for packaging is recyclable, and you can even plant the boxes …

Salon Grafix is a brand I have not used often, but I did try this product, as I wanted something like a detangler for quick fixes. When I was out in the wind one day, my hair became a matted mess, and I decided then that I would benefit from …

I’ve read lots of studies about how taking various medications can have bad long-term effects on your liver. Browsing through the herb section of the local drug store, I came across Sundown Naturals Milk Thistle capsules. What caught my attention was that the bottle states that Milk Thistle helps …

While planning a month long vacation in the Caribbean, I had to accept reality - I was going to be on my period while on vacation. Immediately, I felt like those five days were ruined. But just by chance, I ended up hearing about the DivaCup, a product that …

On my last trip to Bath and Body Works, I took advantage of their bi-annual clearance sale, and bought several new liquid hand soaps for my kitchen and bath.
One of them was the “Wild Honeysuckle” fragrance. Although I am generally not a fan of honeysuckle scents, …

Sometime in my life, I was thinking I was anemic and in need of treatment. I could notice that I also look pale. My lips were not red and without lipstick I felt I looked like corpse. So I went to the doctor to be examined. He took my …

Finding an all-natural toothpaste, particularly an all-natural toothpaste you’re going to like, is not necessarily an easy task, especially after a lifetime of using commercial toothpastes. Given my previous experiences with Green Beaver products, I was happy to give their all-natural toothpaste a try and I decided to start …

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 had been experiencing a severe back pain for quite some time now and was finding it really difficult to actually carry out my normal day to day routine. The fact that my heating pad which indeed proved to be quite beneficial in helping my heal all my …

Bath and Body Works is a great place, don’t get me wrong. I also love anti-bacterial hand gel, but this one brand I had to write about. The product Bath and Bodies Works made was in a small container and was clear with blue dots. It’s a cheap little …

I am dying to have a fair skin, I was born being morena and I wanted to wear mini shorts or dress to impress my husband and I have been looking for beauty supplement that will help me with my whitening problem. Last year of December we had this …

I bought Absorbine Jr. Back Patches for a lower back ache after working. It was a muscular discomfort at the curve of my lower back. I placed the patch on my back and it actually stayed in place like it was supposed to. The heat and menthol started working …

Danskin Adjustable 5-Pound Pair Ankle Weights is a pair of ankle weights which you can use when you exercise or build muscles. I bought this one after my first pair went broken. I bought this one at Toby’s, where they also sell exercise products like exercise bikes and treadmills. …

This product was given to me as a gift, wrapped neatly in a basket along with some other bath goodies. I had no idea what it was at first and it had to be explained to me! This is a simple stainless steel bar, in an odd but …

When I wanted to replace my old scale and get a new digital one, I referred to Consumer Reports for the best out there because I wanted one that would last for years since they could be more expensive than the non-digital scales I was used to using. …

I have fibromyalgia and sometimes lower back pain. In the past, I have used pain patches that warm up, and also patches that provide a counter-irritant effect. The counter-irritant products contain menthol and various other substances that impart a warm or cold effect to the area of skin they …

No matter how we tried to avoid mosquitoes, we honestly can’t because they are almost everywhere. Dengue and malaria viruses are brought by this creatures so we should learn how to protect ourselves. Use mosquito spray ( Raid ) in your houses as much as possible and always clean …

Perfect Pushup Basic Original is a great tool that I bought from Walmart and I got it at a very economic price since it was in the rollback rack. It was available for fifteen dollars and I decided to give it a try since I was already looking for …

In the winter seasons and also in the rainy seasons most of us have the common problem that is sneezing, itchy eyes, which causes water in the eyes, and sore throat etc. My sister who is 18 years old had all these above said problems. My sister …

I have tried a lot of things in order to enable myself to stay up through the night but I have had only a limited amount of luck because I found that most energy drinks are expensive, they also caused me heart burn and put me directly to …

For the past few weeks I was suffering from this terrible puss formation on my face, I used various face wash and acne creams to cure it but the problem was some thing internal as the acne just didn’t get cured , I consulted a local physician who told …

I have had my eyeglasses for years already and I haven’t replaced the frame to this day. Honestly, I can say that the amount I paid for these glasses was really worth it considering its been 6 years since the last time I bought frames and all I had …

When my wife had vaginal infection, I had to use condom while making love. The last time I used Playgard Dotted Condom. I find it better than my previous choice, Manforce.
I bought one pack of Playgard condom containing 3 pieces for Rs. 20. It means it is quite …

If you have ever seen a Trim Spa commercial and heard all of their promises of lost weight then you know why I decided to take these pills. I remember seeing Anna Nicole transform her body and lose over 40 pounds on these pills and I thought that was …

Aura Cacia is one of my favorite brands for massage oils, essential oils and bath products. The quality of their products is first rate and very consistent across all of their various lines. I like to use massage as a therapy for fibromyalgia, and my partner often helps by massaging …

My long hours of work in front of the computer- left me with a terrible back ache. Though I tried doing some stretching exercises and tried to get up in between for some casual walk- my back ache never seemed leave my side. This would therefore leave me feeling …

Now that I have tried several of Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts, I have become somewhat familiar with his training methods and signature style.
Some of the workouts have had a specific target, as seen in Tae Bo Abs. Still others even added a spiritual element, …

Attending my friends wedding seemed to be a lot of fun and frolic at time —“ but when I returned home my feet especially my toes ached so severely. All my toe fingers seemed to be swollen and this was enough to make me restless. When I informed about …

When I was working as a cashier part time for extra cash, I was often required to life heavy food and drink products. Eventually, the inevitable happened—“ I injured my wrist. It was basically just a pulled tendon, but I was told that it could be months before …

I like using Kiehl’s products because they’re very gentle yet effective on the skin. The Blue Herbal line is specifically created for oily and blemish-prone skin.
BENEFITS
*Clears blemishes- this product has helped to clear blemishes, especially when it’s just starting to come out or break out from my skin. …