While I don’t have arthritis, a recent bus strike left me with little choice than to do a lot of walking in my home city. I developed sore, aching feet despite wearing very good footwear. Deciding I absolutely had to do something about it, I purchased Avon Foot Works …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

I bought Calorie Off Arm Massage Shaper for $10 online because I wanted to slim my arms which used to be pretty fat back then. I bought it after learning the good reviews I read on it online, and it became a pretty good buy, actually, because it lasted …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

With the whole lot of work and the kind of environment I am sorrounded with at the office, when i get homed i will be so stressed. I got back pain, headache, legpain and my hands as well.This is because of the whole lot of walking and prolonged sitting …

One of the vitamin supplements I take daily is the Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C Tablets. Vitamin C is needed by the body to help support the immune system to help keep you healthy. I personally take these supplements to help prevent the cold and flu because I need …

There are times when I can sleep early and that is very rare. After looking online about the pros and cons of using melatonin as a sleeping aid, I decided that occasionally, it’s well worth the risk. So I decided to try it. However, it’s hard to find melatonin …

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 …

Every time spring rolls around and it’s time to get rid of the bulky sweaters and start showing some skin, I become a little panicked. I’m not fat, but I have some jiggle and I have cellulite on the back of my thighs that seems impossible to get …

My body metabolism is so great that I do not benefit from any of the vitamins I should gain from real food. Thus I had to rely on popping multi vitamin, multi fiber and multi mineral three times a day after each meal. I finally gain 22 pounds however sadly …

When I used a particular brand of maxi pads that I was not accustomed to, I developed a very itchy and uncomfortable reaction to them. The first time it happened, I was not sure if it was the pad causing the problem, since I started using them at the end …

I have thin nails that grow long easily, and I like to keep them long. I am not exactly a nail biter. I’m more of a nail chewer. When I am concentrating on something, or if something is making me nervous, I will unconsciously put a longer portion of a …

I took my four year old son into Kool Smiles in Fort Wayne, IN, today. It’s located in Quimby Village, towards Waynedale. He’s been in there before, and today I took him in because one of his front teeth looked discolored. We found out its nerve …

The good thing about this product is that it is said to whitens one’s teeth. Though, i have yet to see such results, it still is reassuring to know that I am using a whitening toothpaste (as opposed to one which is not) which may eventually and in the …

As a fibromyalgia patient, I have used just about every muscle rub product out there. Many contain the same basic ingredients, and work because of their reliance on the counter-irritant effect that menthol and similar sensation-producing substances produce. They basically stimulate the sensory nerves in the skin so that your …

After suffering from a few painful ingrown toenails, I realized that the tendency for cutting my toenails in a rounded shape was too tempting for me. I ended up somehow doing this even though I did not intend to, and cutting toenails in a rounded form is often the …

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 …

I’ve been diabetic for eight years, and I have had many A1C tests taken at the doctor’s office and sent off to the lab. I generally have them taken about every six months. When I missed an appointment and did not have the usual labs drawn, I was …

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I have a friend who is terrified of her cell phone. She even went so far as to buy all her friends these stickers that are supposed to protect you from radiation. I decided to take some steps to calm her fears if possible, and have a little fun …

Like most people, I have a first aid kit for the home and vehicle. I make sure it is stocked with practically anything I would need in an emergency because we live so far away from help and the hospital. I had a bout a few years …

About two years ago, I started to notice a rather alarming occurance in my life. I would be sitting and writing on of my stories or poems, or working on a project, and suddenly my mind would start to wander, and I was left, minutes later, wondering what I …

If you want a thin but absorbant diaper to deal with incontinence, Reassure Super Briefs are the way to go. They are not only sleek but affordable.
I have used these before, and I have really liked them. While Tranquility ATN Diapers are my preferred choice, I like these also. …

I am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …

I take a nightly hot bath to help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, from which I have suffered since my late teens. I use various different bath products to keep it interesting, and also for their health benefits, depending on what my needs are at the time. When pain is …

I purchased Palmer Cocoa Butter Formula Stretch Marks Lotion because I had gotten stretch marks terribly when I was pregnant with my children. I was hoping that even though I already had the stretch marks that it would help get rid of some of them anyway. I quickly learned …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

I have had breathing problems in my time and honestly I hate going to sleep at night. The air gets harder to breath and it just seems as if all the smoke that my house accumulates over time irritates me. My husband has a habit of smoking inside so …

Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …

I’ve tried a few natural and homeopathic allergy products in the past, and none seemed to work. Determined as I was to find something natural to treat my allergies with, I tried this one too—“ Natra-Bio. At the time, I believed it was a mold allergy that was plaguing …

Oh the things I’ll go through to look good! About six months after I started working in retail for the first time ever, I started to notice that my shoes were really doing a number on my feet. I have wide feet near my toes, so it’s hard to …

When I saw that Pantene had a shampoo to make hair extra straight, I wanted to try it. I have liked Pantene shampoos in the past, so I expected good quality from them. I have frizzy, damaged and naturally curly hair. I like to use a flat iron on …

I purchased the Homedics SBM-200 Shiatsu Back Massager with Traveling Action for my husband’s birthday, but he only likes his neck massaged and gave it back to me. I use it religiously.
According to DigitalGiftStore.com. this Shiatsu back massager is designed to “Soothe and relieve worn muscles with …

NO-xplode is a pre-workout supplement or stimulant that enables one to fully drive themselves to workout at their fullest potential. This is by far one of the greatest supplements on the market. It is the only weightlifting product that I bought into the hype and for good reason: it …

I was just influenced by my officemate when I bought Ultimate Omega. Everyone in the office is going gaga about supplements that have Omega 3. I only know some foods that include Omega 3 in their ingredients like tunas and tomato sauce. According to my research Omega 3 provides …

When traditional medicine was not really helping me with some neuropathy type symptoms, I went looking for some alternatives. There are many out there. I haven’t tried them all but I seem to be working on it! One of the products I came across in my journey was this …

I love to use unique bath and shower products, and I have recently become fascinated with shower tablets that dissolve in the indirect water flow, releasing vapors that you can enjoy in the shower. Friends know I love these, so I was not surprised that one of my birthday …

One thing I’m particular about are hygiene, specifically dental hygiene, which is why I use the Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush with firm bristles. Call me crazy, but I’ve always been picky about the toothbrush I use, and with reason. I’m always searching for a decent toothbrush and I think …

I have had a problem with dry mouth in the winter for several years. Our heating system dries out the air so badly that I often wake at night unable to swallow and have to keep water or a dry mouth spray beside my bed. This can be very bad …

Dengue disease is spreading this year and there are many victims and number of deaths that this is the cause. Somehow, mosquito repellant can be a big help although you cannot see visible how it effects. To protect myself, I still bought it and I like to give it …

I got another good gift last Christmas. It is a Danskin Waist Trimmer Belt. I used Waist Trimmer before. It was from Cosway Philippines. I used it for quite sometimes and brought good results actually but later it worn out and I was unable to get replacement again. …

I have a love of bath products and soaps. This eventually led to a friendship with a woman who works in a spa, and I learned a lot about the various products they use and sell. One that she was very fond of was the Thalgo Exfoliate bar. I had …

There are times that money gets tight, especially when i’m waiting on payments from contracts. When I’m in a pench like this, I go with the Tena Ultra Briefs since they are less expensive than Tranquility ATN Diapers.
While Tranquility ATN Diapers is my preferred brand, this is the …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, one of the indicators that something was amiss was a new tendency for me to get a yeast infection more easily. (Yeast thrive on sugar—“ diabetes creates high blood sugar) Eventually I was able to get myself back to normal, but for awhile …

As a smoker and a coffee addict my teeth can get stained quite quickly. Dull teeth can steal away deserved confidence. I know it does for me. My sister has sparkling white teeth and I just get so jealous sometimes. So I decided to research white strips. I …

Raynaud’s Phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s disease, is a condition that is usually more prevalent among women. Raynaud’s can be compared to frost bite. This condition is not as well known as Asthma or Diabetes so I would like to tell you a little about it.
I have …

I recently purchased a Bowflex sport because I kept finding it harder and harder to get to the gym, while dealing with my 4 daughters, 2 Girl Scout troops, cooking, cleaning etc. I decided that it was time to bring my workout home with me to free up …

In the past, I have had episodes of athlete’s foot fungus. Once those take hold, it is more or less easily treated on the skin, but can be somewhat difficult to treat the shoes if fungus has set in and is causing odors. I happened to be watching …

Jason Natural is one of the main natural companies I buy from whether shampoo moisturizer, etc. I recently tried Jason Natural Natural E.F.A. Hand & Body Lotion. I got it at iherb.com, for a price I don’t remember, but I do remember it being a bit cheaper …

This kit of eight different styling tools/accessories, and an instructional video was given to me for a Christmas present. Every one who knows me personally has probably heard me complain about my thinning hair, and the lady who bought me this kit was told that it worked best for thinner …

Pediafortan AS definitely made things so much easier for me as a mom. Feeding a toddler has always been a nightmare, by every mom I know, including myself. I think I have done all possible exhibitions, stunts and role playing I learned from my theater days back in …