The Tesco supermarket chain has a lot of everyday health care products in its range, and among them is this Daily Care Coolmint mouthwash. It is a lot cheaper than the more recognized brands such as Aquafresh and Colgate, and as far as I can tell it is not …

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 …

My cousins in London would oftentimes call me during wintertime and during the course of conversation they would talk about how they’ve covered their full face and ears and even neck of Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly in order to avoid the drying effect of the coldest season …

Recently, I was chatting with friends about my desire to get more fit, and I described to them some of the exercises I normally do at home. Some of them told me that they did the same, but they use ankle and wrist weights to make their muscles work …

Now that I am not young anymore, I have been dealing with calloused and cracked feet. I would get some pretty good cracks on my feet that would really hurt. I was clueless when it came to foot care. I asked my doctor and she recommended …

For those of you aiming to develop your own home gyms on a budget the Reebok Fusion Cross Trainer may be on your list of cardio equipment. Basically, the cross trainer looks like a scaled down version of those industrial-like cross trainers that you find in most high-tech …

I started practicing Tae Bo a few years ago.
It was recommended to me by my doctors .I was recovering post chemotherapy and my moral was very low.
I started practicing by myself watching Billy Blanks program I have bought on VHS.
It was Tae Bo instructional workout and then it cost …

In this day and age of bed bug horror stories, it is no wonder we live in fear. And since we close our houses up and use heat or air conditioning year round, out sheets and other linens do not get that fresh air required to help our …

I am a 58 year old woman with a bad back and bad knees. I can’t get out and walk anymore which I really miss. I asked my chiropractor and my orthopedic surgeon and they both recommended I get an Elliptical.
My husband and I were looking many …

My partner’s feet were hurting from prolonged standing so she picked up a tube of the Gold Bond Foot Pain cream. Had I been asked first, I could have explained that it was really no different than the scores of menthol based pain relief rubs and gels we already …

I bought my slendertone flex in Singapore for slightly less than SGD 100 , and that was in 2009. And now after 2years of usage, it is still working well.
A lot of TV commercial viewers think that Slendertone Flex will make you have a 6 pack abs - …

Being diabetic means you are familiar enough with little individually wrapped alcohol pads that you use when taking your blood sugar. Personally, I find them a bit of a pain. At first I liked them, but later all the tearing open little packets and the buildup of trash got …

One of the protein shakes I enjoy drinking every morning to help energize my body and keep me full until lunchtime is the Rainbow Light Chocolate Protein Energizer Shake. This shake comes in a powdered form and has this sweet chocolaty aroma and taste that helps fix my chocolaty …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

When I was suffering a miserable cold one time, my very kind and thoughtful mother bought me a tube of Nose Better. I have used Vicks in the past for a chest rub, or to inhale, but because it is petroleum based, you are not supposed to put it …

I bought this temporary coloring product to add some highlights to my hair for a special event. I was wearing a gold colored dress, with gold barrettes in my hair—“ and the hair color spray was meant to add some gold to a few strands to highlight the accouterments.
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I actually got this product because it said it was Deet Free. I’ve tried Deet brand products, and other products that contain Deet as their active ingredient and, for the most part, not only do they not really work all that great, they also stink pretty badly, and I …

I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …

After hearing a few friends extolling the virtues of tea tree oil, and noticing that it was a popular ingredient in just about everything these days, I decided to do a bit of searching.
I found a website that listed the many uses of the product, both medicinally and as …

I brush my teeth at least 3 times a day and I am really picky about my oral health. I also like to make sure that my breath is fresh at all times. So, when I am out and about and can’t brush, I chew gum, eat …

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 …

Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …

I am battling at this moment with a tooth that needs a new filling. The old filling is disintegrating, and it is leaving a nasty, disgusting taste in my mouth that I will have to deal with until my dentist’s appointment. I’ve tried several things to get the rotting …

I bought this produce on the advice of a family friend who happened to be looking quite a bit younger, her eyes in particular looking very bright for her age. She had been using several different products, but when I asked her what the eye products were, she wrote …

I am diabetic and have very sensitive feet, When it is close to time for my menstrual period, my feet swell and sometimes my regular shoes are very uncomfortable. My mom saw these slippers in one of her catalogs and showed them to me. They looked really comfortable, …

The Bausch & Lomb Boston Simplus Cleaning Solution boasted of being able to clean rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses with just one formula. The instructions told me to use this solution for storing, cleaning and rinsing my lenses.
I appreciated the convenience. This is a great solution to have when …

I am a person who feels the need to constantly be wearing a pantyliner. I’ve tried brand after brand and while they are moderately comfortable, they definitely take some getting used to. With Kotex Barely There, they took no getting used to. For some reason, the …

There are some products out there that really do taste terrible but work, like that ad for a cough medicine that is on television. Listerine Oral Care Strips is one of these products; it actually tastes so bad that I almost threw up when I first tried them, but …

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 …

I recently went to the grocery store, needing some face wash, and was intrigued by a new product on the market - L’Oreal’s Go 360 Clean. Now I am not typically a sucker for advertising gimmicks, but this bottle of colored gel with a “hairy” silicone oval stuck …

Two weeks ago I suffered a very bad constipation which affected my daily activities, I had a head ache for two days and my stomach bloated. I had a very slow digestion during the weekend due to constant eating of hard foods with minimum water intake. It was really …

I have been on birth control for about 3 years now and I have been taking Seasonle for about 2 years.
When I first started taking birth control I was prescribed Yasmin and I was only on it for a month because I had daily breakthrough bleeding. I am …

I love the fragrances that Philosophy brand comes up with. Being a serious bath product junkie, I like to try the ones that smell the best, and this company knows what it is doing when it formulates its scents. They seem to specialize in “food” scents, and they do it …

After so many years of having to resort to sleeping pills to get a good night rest, companies finally started to come out with some more natural alternatives to treat sleep problems. I have delayed sleep disorder, which means it takes me a really long time to fall asleep …

Energy is something I lack often due to my Grave’s disease so one of the herbal supplements I take daily to help my body and mind cope with physical and mental stresses easier and a lot better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root. I like this supplement because …

A few days back, when I happened to receive this product called Bodycology coconut lime fragrance mist as a gift from my sister, I felt quiet thrilled and happy. The fact that this product looked quite unique and interesting made me feel quite excited about using it as soon …

When I had a toothache, I tried nearly everything that I heard of to try to stop the pain that I was having until I could get to the dentist. In the process, I found Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash. I found it at Wal-Mart and paid $9.60 for a 16 …

Back in the glorious 1980’s, I used this hair spray. I was a teenager and it was the brand my mom used, so I ended up adopting it. As I tried other brands once I had the initiative, I always liked the Mink best. When I saw it on …

First off, I always treat the bold claims of manufacturers with a healthy dose of cynicism. When treatments at your dentist involve chemical bleaching, or laser whitening (that’s practically science-fiction) how can a simple toothpaste make any difference? So I certainly didn’t buy this toothpaste because I want to …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

At first, I was very skeptic of purchasing this product. I am very conscious when it comes to taking OTC medicines or supplements. I first saw this from my friend who I haven’t seen for a long time, and I was surprised to see how fair and even her …

I was looking for a great mouth wash that was not to strong that it would irritate my mouth. I will admit that I tend to be very picky about the products that I usually, especially when I am going to be tasting them. I was looking …

Recently I decided to try out a few of the Organix line of products. I bought several of their shampoos and conditioners and a few other products. Since they were very inexpensive, I figured I could use what I didn’t like as shower gel or fabric softener. The …

I purchased this product because I am usually happy with Avon products overall. I am always willing to try Avon products because I usually find that I get good results for a reasonable price. When ANEW Clinical Body Contouring Treatment came out, I was really excited to …

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 …

I was looking for a cheap piece of exercise equipment for the days when I couldn’t go outside and run or go to the gym. Since I was paying for a gym membership, I didn’t want to spend a lot on home equipment. I found the Walkmaster …

Kidney stones are no longer a major problem for me. While I will probably get them for the rest of my life, I have found a product that breaks them down, so they pass out of my system without incident. I discovered this product by accident when …

I have always loved jojoba oil, and I use it in a variety of things, such as lotions, massage oils, and even bath salt mixes. When I was browsing a discount store and needed some conditioner for my hair, I happened to see these hot oil treatments. I had never …

When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …

Years ago when I had my first taste of a protein shake, I seriously wondered what all the fuss was about. I mean health and nutrition properties aside; my shake had all the charm of a lumpy glass of water.
Somehow despite robust shaking, there …