After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

After my sinus infection had to be blasted with big-gun antibiotics, I knew it would be a good idea to get some acidophilus/probiotics into my system fast. In the past, this has saved me from many a miserable yeast infection and corrected drug induced diarrhea issues.
Normally I …

As a diabetic, I’ve been taking chromium for years to help manage my blood glucose levels. I have taken the supplement on its own and also in mixed formulations. Normally, I take it on its own so I have control over how much I am using and can adjust it …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

I have always been a fan of the Clorox brand and have used it for almost area of my house from the detergent to the kitchen wipes and for everything in between. So when at my old job, they always had the Clorox disinfecting spray ordered as part of our …

In really enjoyed taking this stuff and the first thing I would like to say about it is that it actually tastes good and I mixed this with water and the orange flavor tasted so good. This stuff was in powder form and I had to mix it up …

This is a great toner for sensitive skin. That’s a bonus for me since my skin is on the side of sensitive. I bought this for about $12 and I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t say this is the best product invented. It just got the job done that’s …

I am a serious tea lover and drinker, but it does stain the teeth a lot. I recently wanted to whiten my teeth, but without chemicals so I was looking at all natural ways to do just that. I tried hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and even tooth bleaching products, …

My mother who’s now in her 50’s uses this product as maintenance or as vitamins for her joint pains problems (arthritis) for several months already. She has some mild problems with her joints, she feels aches and she’s not allowed to eat beans and legumes. The doctor recommended Zyflamend …

I am not a huge fan of disposable razors but when the blades for my regular razor became too expensive to buy, I bought Bic Comfort 3 Advance Razors in a six pack. I have always liked bic disposable razors as I find that unlike the dollar store ones …

I recently had a dental implant placed in my mouth, and my doctor gave me one of these so I could keep the area around it clean. It’s a very basic tool - a thin plastic handle with a small, narrow brush attached at the top. The …

Since I’m on a roll here talking about bug bites and such I figured another good stop on the products-I’ve-used train is with this Sting Eze Quick insect bite relief because where the bug repellents fail me, a good bite relief product usually makes me feel better. I can …

I have a tooth with a temporary filling that has been in for eight years. Yes, I know how horrible this is… and there is a long story behind it, which involves both oral surgery went wrong and an intense fear of dentists! I know I have to get …

If there is one thing I love to do during summer- it is drinking ice cold beverages, ignoring the fact that I’m vulnerable to colds and sore throat just to quench my thirst. During this times I use my secret “weapon” I learned from my mom, gargle warm water …

After a long hours of standing at my work place and that too with my high heeled shoes, made me just throw myself on the bed as soon I reached home. My feet especially my toes would ache terribly, making it impossible for me to just stand up even …

When it comes to a home based pregnancy test kit, my favorite has always been i-can. All pregnancy test kit of this nature works in the same way, but still this remains my personal choice for its accuracy. I work at a hospital run by my sister who is …

Certain times of the year here in the hot and dry Nevada climate, I run into problems with oily skin. I have a combination skin to begin with, and you’d think the dry air here would really nip an oily problem in the bud, but there are still certain …

This is just another nail cream I’ve used time and again to restore my nails’ natural strength. I got interested with this product after having tried Barielle’s fortifying nail builder which works as a strong base coat. I’ve had problems with my weak nails especially after I’ve …

With all the fear about the H1N1 flu, as well as just normal viruses and bugs, I felt that I should purchase some supplement to try to boost my immune system. While I am normally a very healthy person, I usually do catch one bad flu each year, and …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

I have long been a fan of Tensor bandages and health products, so when I developed mild carpal tunnel syndrome, I purchased the Tensor Rigid Wrist Brace. This wrist brace is not like any other I have ever bought, and I only need to wear it for a few …

I have tried many different lip moisturizers and balms. For every day use, I generally use one that doubles as a gloss or lip color, but when I have seriously chapped lips, from a winter cold, wind, or sun- and sometimes from irritations brought on by minted oral care …

Because I work nine hours hunched over a computer in a highly airconditioned office, I regularly experience a lot of aches and pains in my different body parts. Mostly, I have back aches and neck pains due to my unchanging position. Another common pain the bothers me strike in …

I always loved using various kinds of bathing bar soaps which I found different and rather interesting. Since there are so many varieties of soaps available in the market —“ it sometimes became quiet confusing for me to select a particular kind of soap. But in order to …

The doctors told me I needed more calcium in my diet, but a lot of calcium supplements seem to upset my stomach and were hard to swallow because of them being to large in size. However, I recently found the Nutrition Now Calcium Adult Gummy Vitamins and have taken …

Before I graduated and acquired my Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy, I was assigned in different hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, schools and community-based centers for my internship. It was then when I first introduced to Thera Putty. All the while I thought that these are just shiny clay, somewhat similar …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is considered a medicinal soap. It is good in treating acne and skin problems since it has sulfur content. This sulfur content dries up skin easily. Anyway, I used this soap when I was in my teenage days. I remember at that time, my face …

I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …

Throughout the winter I had a bad respiratory infection and had difficulty breathing which caused low oxygen levels throughout my body so I had to start taking Herbs Ect ChlorOxygen Softgels. The supplement helped increase oxygenation throughout my body and helped my body build up the red blood cells …

When my kids were younger, I’d tried the Vicks vapor plug-in but found it wasn’t quite strong enough unless you had an electrical outlet right next to your child’s bed, so we didn’t get a whole lot of use out of them, but PediaCare was always just as much …

I have had this nasty cold for about a week now that causes horrible sneezing, dry throat, runny nose, body aches and chills. One of the new supplements I have been taking to help boost my immune system naturally and get rid of this cold faster is Airborne Blast …

My friend in the UK likes to send me bath products that are popular over on her side of the pond. This one came to me from the famous Boots Chemist. It’s a body wash with a sweet vanilla fragrance. I have liked nearly all of the Boots products …

I was given one of these wraps as a Christmas present. I never would have thought it would be something I would love and use as much as I do. The family member who chose this for me was thinking of my struggles with fibromyalgia pain, and knew that …

Just like many Filipina I used to be dream of getting the fairest skin tone I could ever afford. I envy fair-skinned ladies and have really spent so much on different products just to achieve lighter skin tone. Then this Glutathione craze suddenly hit the market. Every one is …

I have been concerned about using aluminum based deodorant ever since I found out it can be dangerous and increase cancer risk. My family already has a history of breast cancer, including my mother, so I want to take steps to reduce that risk. Unfortunately, I have tried a …

The Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Moisturizer is the best moisturizer out there! Seriously! Nothing else can compare to this one. I was desperately in need of a good moisturizer for my skin during the harsh New York Winter weather, so I decided to hit up Sephora …

I have had severe hair growth problems as long as I could remember. Ever since I was a little girl, my hair would grow at a net length of 1 inch a year. It would break off more than it would grow. I was tired of the ridicule and …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

I had been hearing so much in the news about red wine being good for the heart and even extending life span, I decided to add it to my antioxidant arsenal. I tried by first actually buying and trying to drink a glass at night. This didn’t last …

Not so long ago, I forked out about £5 to treat myself to what I thought would be a decent foot file from Scholl, a brand that specializes in foot care and I found it hard work to use. I would get an aching arm from trying to …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

I think it is fairly important to any woman to use reliable feminine products. I have always been a tampon sort of girl and use them almost monthly. I have a few brands that I really love, but I am always willing to go out and look for something …

I try to try as many natural soaps as I can, as I get dry skin every time I use a soap with anything resembling a harsh detergent in it. The newest soap I have tried has been the Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, and while it does seem …

I read an article not too long ago about yerba mate tea. It talked about how it is a great energy boosting tea. I could definitely use an energy boosting tea or energy boosting anything for that matter. I don’t drink coffee so I don’t get the normal caffeine boost …

HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …

Since I have only recently got into dental floss, I feel like there are so many to try in such a little time. I get excited to buy new flosses and is always looking for the best one. On one occasion I purchased the Walgreen’s brand Mint Waxed Dental …

I have the worst time swallowing pills and I have to take a lot of vitamins due to deficiencies. All of the liquid multivitamins that I had tried before this one either made me sick or tasted so horrible that I had trouble swallowing them. Centrum Liquid multivitamin is …

I’ve always been a big fan of aroma therapy and essential oils. I love fragrances, and I love natural medicine so the two together are great fun for me. I received this essential oil kit from a friend on my birthday, and it turned out to be a …

Ahh, there is something so soothing about the smell of eucalyptus. Some people have pretty strong negative reactions to it, but I’d saturate my furniture and drapes down with the stuff if I thought my guests wouldn’t be offended by the strong smell. I guess it’s a preference only …