I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

I bought this buffing body wash after hearing from a friend how wonderful it was. I have some mild adult acne which normally acts up in the hot months of summer. It usually affects my face and upper body. I have remedies for my face, but I was looking …

I have tried all kinds of products to lose weight, boost metabolism, and have more energy. Some of the ones that work the fastest are liquid ones. When I was starting a new exercise program and having a bit of a challenge actually keeping up with it, I went looking …

My partner and I have a massage addiction now. Since I found that regular gentle massages really help my fibromyalgia pain, and also that making my own massage lotions and oils was infinitely fun, we give each other massages very frequently. One day while I was having my back …

Sometimes I like to use a toothpaste that does not burn my mouth like most of the mint flavored ones tend to do, especially if I have chapped lips or a sore in my mouth. The best products I have found for this are toothpastes that are made …

I’ve been using dead sea salts and mineral bath additives for ages. It really helps me with relaxing before bed, and also does wonders for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Sometimes a nice mineral soak can be the difference in a good night of sleep versus a night of pain and muscle …

Cor by Plank facial soap is really great for helping to manage acne break outs. I have adult acne, not really bad but I am usually left with hyper-pigmentation in some spots when it is all said and done. This is really easy and does not require …

Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …

I was starting to get so sick and tired of being sick every few weeks. It was like my family could not catch a break. I hated that germs passed around so easily and decided that we needed to take every avenue possible to keep germ transfers at a …

Pimples has been a problem of mine for years. Since I was in my teenage years, I’ve been battling this problem. Until now that in my mid-20’s I am still having this problem. There are products that made me satisfied and boosted my confidence. But I think, there is …

I had hoped that my kids would never know the discomfort associated with Poison Oak or Poison Ivy. But, sadly, they weren’t saved from that kind of experience simply by my wishing it. I remember when I was a child and got Poison Ivy and it was one of …

I tried my first Shiva Rea Daily Energy workout this morning. In the Fire and Water Practice, we did a series of standing poses and arm balancing sequences that constantly evolved throughout the workout. I have to say this new program has a completely different feel than …

Vitress cuticle coat was suggested to me by an officemate when i often complain about not being able to feel my hair’s brittleness. I told her that I have used several commercial hair serums but they have not helped me at all. She told me to try Vitress Cuticle …

I bought the ‘Satori Symphony CD Player “Massage-to-Music” Lounger’ as I needed one and Sensa Symphony is the best and most advanced one as far as I know there is no competitor for it. The chair has immense features and it seems very difficult to give you the detail. …

I am not a fan of very strong toothpaste flavors, so a friend who knew I was into trying new brands suggested I try this wintergreen flavored natural paste. I had never heard of Nature’s Gate previously nor tried any of their products. They are all natural, free of artificial …

My work required me to be on my feet for most of the day. By the end of the day my feet would start hurting because of severe pain. Though I tried massaging in some pain relief creams and treated my aching foot with hot compresses to get some …

I use cotton swabs on an almost daily basis.
I thought I would save some money one day, and I bought these less expensive cotton swabs with plastic stems. I was thinking the plastic stems might be a benefit, since they wouldn’t degrade in water like cardboard ones do.
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I’m beginning to realize, based on my own extensive stock, that it’s rather sad I have this much experience with pain ointments and heating pads and things of the like, but such is my lot in life and at least I know I can share my experiences with others. …

I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …

Now this is one of those very ironic products that enter into your life every so often. And that is, although this product by itself is good for your health, because of the fact that it tastes so good, you can actually become ILL by eating too much of it! …

After having my braces removed in the eighth grade, I had a few discolored spots on my teeth. My parents allowed me to have my teeth whitened to try and lighten the spots. At the time, I went to the dentist and was custom fitted with a tray that …

I became curious about the weight loss supplement HCG when a friend of mine posted some photos of herself on facebook. She had lost 50 pounds in two months. I immediately hopped in her inbox. I needed to lose about 75 pounds and wanted to get this process started. …

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 just started using these pantiliners and by beginning to use them, I realized how much I hate using regular pads. I began using these because my period was light enough that I didn’t think I needed to use those thick pads with wings that make you feel uncomfortable. …

The Atkins diet has many great points for you to consider when you are trying to find a diet that will work for you and be successful. It is one of the best diet plans. You can many, many people that have been successful using the Atkins diet. You …

I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …

I love to try Ayurvedic products, and this one looked like one I would really like. It is actually blended in India. It has no synthetic color or fragrance and no animal ingredients or testing. Kokum butter is a very nourishing substance that contains essential fatty acids to strengthen skin …

I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

Having fibromyalgia for many years, I have tried many different pain relief products, including probably most menthol based gels and creams on the market. Old and new, they all have the same basic function. They produce a cold or heat affect on the skin over the area that is hurting. …

Right before Christmas I was out picking up a few stocking stuffers and stopped by the Dollar General. I was searching the isles when I found a shake weight. I was skeptical but I picked it up to take to the register. I had the cashier check the price …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

I have long been a big believer in the power of antioxidants. I have taken a lot of supplemental antioxidants individually, but when I saw this was a combination of what is clearly implied to be the most important ones, I wanted to give it a try.
The super …

I like to be able to use tampons that are pefect for my flow at that time. I used to use super plus absorbency tampons through my entire cycle and felt that I needed to reduce my risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome. I went for a variety pack, knowing …

I am a big believer in Aloe Vera. My grandmother always kept a live plant, and that plant always had a few obvious scars where pieces of its leaves had been pinched off for treating burns. As she cooked daily, she would often get small kitchen burns, and …

As soon as I received an invitation to my friend’s wedding —“ I felt greatly excited and anxiously looked forward to this day. But my only concern was the fact that I would require to stand for long hours at the wedding-a situation which I always tried to avoid. …

I had moderate bacne from the age of 12 to 17, and this body wash really helped for a while. My bacne then progressed into pretty severe territory when I was 18, and this body wash ended up being useless. It is really good for just a few pimples …

Several months ago my husband found a small pimple on his ankle and in a couple of weeks it broke out in a sore and was spreading very quickly. In two months it had gotten real big. He was treating it with home remedies which was not …

I have suffered from several attacks of sciatica in my life, and this is a condition I would not wish on a mortal enemy. The pain is horrific and unrelenting. I have fibromyalgia, so I am familiar with nerve related pain, and sciatica takes it to a whole new level. …

Lately I have been trying to sneak in a little strengthening in to my cardio workouts. Since toning bands aren’t always convenient, and a lot of weighted balls and props are distracting outdoors; I opted to try wrist weights on my usual trail.
Luckily the …

Walmart Vision Center
6600 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 783-0377
If your on a budget, but are in need of some glasses or contacts the walmart vision center can be a good option. They have all the same options you can get from a regulareye careprovider but most of their frames and …

I suffer from incontinence, as I have lost complete control of my bladder. Being that i’m a young person, and I live in a society full of stigma concerning the incontinent, i have to wear a diaper that will keep leaks from making noticeable wet spots on my clothing, …

I bought two pieces of the GUM Butlerweave floss three months ago, and up to now, November 24, 2009, I haven’t even finished the first one. It was on sale, two for $6 at the local London Drugs in the London Station in Surrey, so I took advantage.
I’m …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

This diaper rash ointment is one of the few out there that I trust. It is very effective in soothing and preventing my baby’s diaper rash, that I don’t have to worry too much about my child’s getting the rashes from time to time because I have an effective …

Although I have owned this product for several months now, I never realized how useful it is until fairly recently when I enrolled in an aerobics class at a local gym. I work a full time job and usually the only time that I can squeeze in for …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

I really love this deodorant. The reason that I love it is that it’s cheap and I’m always looking for ways to say money so it’s certainly something that I can appreciaite. I purchase this from several people in my area that sell Avon. The only …

I have a combination skin that is subject to irritations due to allergies. Some times I can use products made for normal skin, and some fragrances bother me where others do not. I often play it safe by using the sensitive skin formulas that various companies offer.
Clean and …

I’ve always had a lot of respect for Montel Williams, so when he endorsed this Living Well spray, it made me want to give it a try. I have chronic fibromyalgia pain, and I have tried just about every topical medication for pain in the book.
This product made …

My wisdom teeth were coming in, but I could not get them removed due to my autoimmune disease. Unfortunately, I ended up with an infection in one of them due to food particles and bacteria being stuck between the skin and the tooth. When this happened, my dentist gave …