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 …

The Sorbothane Unisex Full Rigid Arch Insole is a foot care product that sells for twenty five dollars. Out of the many shoe insoles that I’ve tried, I’ve found this product to be about the best. The reason I’ve tried so many shoe insoles is because I want to …

Being brought up in a chinese culture family, I have always been exposed to some traditional chinese medicines/supplements/drinks. Usually, when people in my family feel unwell at their early symptoms of cold or cough, we will consume traditional medicine first before resorting to prescription medicines and finally seeking doctor’s …

The last thing that any parent wants to find out when changing a diaper is that their wonderful baby has a horrifying diaper rash and has no diaper rash cream at that time. Although, there are many different diaper rash creams on the markets and online as well, there …

My 500ml bottle of Totalcare Multi Action Mouthwash from ‘Wilko’, Wilkinson’s own label, was the cheapest on the shelf in the shop as it was only about 79 pence. But the reason it caught my eye was because the mouthwash inside the transparent bottle is a pretty lavender …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

According to the current research available to dentists 70 % of Americans do not floss their teeth on a daily basis, this includes both children and adults regardless of age group, sexuality, or gender and this has become a huge problem which can lead to obesity, weight gain and …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

This review is for Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper which is being advertised as having “more cushiony comfort” than the prior product the company sold. I have to say that I love one of their advertising pieces that has a dog sleeping on a cushy chair. It just …

While visiting a natural foods store in my town, I was offered a couple of samples. One was a fiber supplement made from ground chia seed. It is called Chia Fresh Daily Fiber and is made by Gaia Herbs.
I am constantly told I need to consume …

White Flower Oil is great! Its ingredients are wintergreen, menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender — a blend of pungent, soothing essential oils that dissipate headache and minor muscle and joint pains.
Some years ago, a Vietnamese co-worker gave me a tiny sample jar to try out on a day …

I found out about this product a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it for several reasons. I have combination skin that it is prone to blackhead outbreaks. I also have noticed that the pores on the oily areas of my face have enlarged. …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was well aware of all the complications related to the heart and blood vessels. I went through a period where I was frightened of heart attacks, and decided to put myself on an aspirin regimen. My doctor went along with my …

My introduction to Giovanni’s hazelnut vanilla body wash came from the fact that I loved an older Bath and Body Works fragrance called toasted hazelnut. It came out about a decade ago, and now it is extremely difficult to find. They don’t actually make it anymore, but sometimes you can …

I would like to start by stating that this product is not something I would have bought for myself in a million years and then some. I have a friend who is an insomniac and apparently watches every infomercial ever made—“ and believes them all. She is the one …

I am now officially over forty and looking for ways to delay the inevitable wrinkles and signs of aging in my face. I had heard wonderful things about hyaluronic acid products, so I thought I would give one a try. I saw several brands available, and bought this brand because …

When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

Although I do of course know the saying “you get what you pay for” when it came to a twenty-dollar gym membership, I chose to ignore it and believe that it was just a good deal. As most gyms in New York city run around $80-$100 per month, this …

I wasn’t always so girlie that I needed to have a dozen bath and body products in my bathroom, on the counters, surrounding the tub, but over the years, I’ve seemed to have morphed into a woman mad for these kinds of products. I have excessively dry skin, but …

I have adult acne, and when I was having a bad flare up in the summer, I used many products to try to get it under control. When I saw this in the natural foods store, I picked it up and looked at the ingredients—“ to find that I …

When I wore a particularly greasy brand of sun block for a few days, I broke out all over my arms and neck in pimples. To treat this quickly, I decided to try an anti-acne product to use as body wash. I looked around, compared prices and finally settled …

Depo Provera is a birth control shot that is given once every three months to prevent pregancy. The promoters claim that it is safe and reliable birth control. It may be reliable, but in my opinion it is definately not safe. I received the shot from …

Oral hygiene is very important. Having white teeth, healthy gum and a fresh breath is really a must. So taking care of our teeth is one of the responsibilities we should not take for granted.
Being a smoker, oral hygiene is one of my problems. I am smoking since …

I am a big fan of Dial. I’ve used their soaps for years now and I always smile when I see their commercials. They don’t show them as much as they used to but I remember thinking how clever they were and was always impressed by their ingenuity. Over the …

A few years ago, I went through a major life change and worked, for several months to change my bad life-style habits. As a result, I lost 50 lbs of weight that I had carried with me for more than a decade, and was very proud of myself. However, …

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 …

When I asked a friend what kind of makeup she used that always looked so perfect and fresh, I was shocked to hear that we used the same kind. I joked that she must have been born with perfect skin, but then she recommended the product she used just before …

A sharps container is something I would not normally pay to buy, but there were special circumstances around this one. I have diabetes, so I am constantly using lancets to check my blood sugar. I do not take insulin, so I don’t have syringes, but this container is designed to …

I went to the beach with a couple of friends earlier this summer and I got a nasty nasty sun burn that I thought was going to kill me. I didn’t use any sun block which I was a bit shocked because I always use sun block before I …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

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 …

I have gone to Dr. Nils Foley, MD, several times for a variety of issues, even though he isn’t my primary practitioner. Dr. Foley is a regular treating physician at the new Nextcare Urgent Care on Oracle, near the Tucson Mall. I haven’t had a general practitioner in a …

When I was running short on shampoo, (and money) one month, I bought a rather large and economical bottle of Equate brand Pro Vitamin moisture renewal shampoo and conditioner in one. It was more than enough to last me until I got paid, but I figured since I got so …

A week ago would have been the first time that I actually used the brand “Slam Condoms”, even though my friend told me that they were cheap quality because of her experience with them, and that we should use another brand. However, I still went along and used it, …

Also referred to as chinese medicine balls, these small metal orbs are used for relaxation and hand exercise. You rotate them in your hands, and by doing so you can improve co-ordination, dexterity and strength. The majority of the many techniques are usually executed with two balls, but it …

When ever a new diet appears on the horizon, I feel compelled to either buy it, try it, or debunk it. Generally it takes only a few seconds to spot the gimmick, several minutes to dodge the often erroneous nuggets of wisdom, and just a few more …

If you are like me, you want whiter teeth. Going to the store and finding something I can afford is not always easy to do. Which was why I was delighted to find that the Crest White Strips where so affordable.
No matter how much you need to whiten …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I fall for just about anything when it comes to my teeth. If you tell me that I can get whiter teeth, than more than likely I’m going to buy it and see what it’s all about. The Listerine commercial had been playing on my television for ever. I …

I am sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most name brands of toothpaste on the market. It burns my mouth and gums, and causes me to not brush for as long as I should. This has led to me using childrens flavors or natural products which often come with …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

Cybex Pro+ Treadmill is one expensive baby! The $6,500 price tag definitely puts it in the expensive, professional kind of equipment category. However, if you’ve got that much money to spend on your exercising equipment, this is one of the best machines available.
The tread is large and long, measuring …

My little cousins come over my house often because I baby-sit them a lot for my aunt. When they come over, they like to spend a lot of time outside, but they hate mosquitoes and getting bite by them because not only do the bites cause irritating itchy red …

What a tasty nutritional bar! I sometimes have one for breakfast if I am in a hurry, but most of the time I will have one sometime during the day to give me the boost I need to get through the rest of the day. The chocolate flavor is …

Herbalife products are made from natural ingredients, which is the primary attraction to switch these products. I noticed a difference in the way my body felt within a few days after trying products like the vitamins and other supplements. I experienced more energy and particularly my eyesight seemed clearer. …

I have always been a Colgate kind of girl and it has always been my choice of toothpaste when going shopping. Recently when we went to the store for household supplies my husband wanted to try something different that he said is a good brand that he likes to …

I had spent a few months trying to get myself into better shape, and after a 60 pound weight loss… yes 60 pounds in just five months!…. I was feeling better, but I still had a ways to go and wasn’t seeing any further weight loss happening. I plateaued …

Taking care of my feet always remained a primary concern to me. Although I did go in for regular pedicures and tried applying foot cream on my feet, I still felt that something was missing that didn’t make my feet look beautiful. I would always keep hunting for new …

Centrum is by far the most affordable and most complete multivitamin I can find in the market today. I’ve always trusted this brand. Time came when I was looking for a cheaper alternative, which I did find. Unfortunately, these other brands did not have a list of vitamins and …

I’ve kind of become a junky for homeopathic remedies for things within the last year, and one of the things I’ve steadily been on the lookout for is a good multivitamin. I sometimes have issues remembering to take vitamins, though, which has long been a problem for me. I …