I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

Rainy season is coming. But what I hate about this season is they are causing sickness to everyone like runny nose, headache, and a lot more. The most depressing sickness for me is clogged nose and sinusitis because it is quite annoying and frustrating like you cannot breathe well …

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 …

I normally use an anti fungal spray or powder in my athletic shoes to prevent any problems with fungus before they can start. When I ran out of my own one day, I ran around the house looking for something that might serve as a substitute until I could get …

I have owned these hand weights for a few months now and overall I have been really impressed with them. I purchased both of these weights for 20 dollars and in my opinion that’s not very expensive at all. These were one of the more cheaper weights …

Sadly, I can easily say that I’ve tried more than most people to lose weight and just put myself on the path to a healthier lifestyle. I had, five years ago, lost a good amount of weight, almost 60 pounds, just by eating right. But, after five months, my …

I received a bacon flavored lip balm as a gag gift. It was pretty funny. To review it properly, I will start with its effectiveness as a lip balm. It has petrolatum, beeswax, aloe vera oil, coconut oil, mineral oil, vitamin E, castor seed oil, saccharin and flavor. Over all, …

Even though I usually opt to purchase cheaper products, I decided to buy this deodorant because I like the fact that it contains natural ingredients and there was not any animal testing used in the making of it. I like the idea of supporting a company that opts …

First of all the one reason why Itried these out was because my sister said she was using them and her teeth were very white. They are a bit expensive first of all. I’m not used to spending that type of money on things like when I can just …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

In september, of 2008, I had just been hirred at a new job working retail, and we had also bought our first home and were in the process of moving. It was my first day at work, but I had a few hours on my hands to help my …

Evoraplus - Oral Care Probiotic Mints - Fresh-Mint is not a product that I had a whole lot of success with and so I cannot see myself purchasing these again. What exactly proved to be disappointing about these mints? Well, for one, the mints really did not last very …

Off late, I noticed that the skin on my hands felt quite dull and scaly, but what really looked in bad condition were my cuticles which in fact so dry that they sometimes just cracked and caused bleeding. This situation almost made it just impossible for me to do …

I have Fibromyalgia. It hurts! Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects your whole body. Your nerves, your muscles, everything last thing.
I have mornings I wake up and hurt all over. I have tried Aleve, I have tried Aspirin (all kinds) and nothing really works.
What does work …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

Organics Green Tea with Honey is a very refreshing beverage to have any time of the day. I even drink it at night sometimes, and it does not have the same effect of keeping me awake that other teas have often had on me. In fact, if …

Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell
while you may not be Arnold Schwarzenegger, no one can stop you from pretending to be him. In which case you at least need to have a semblance to his body. A Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell can go a long way …

In this tropical country where I am in right now, it is really hot and humid. And the tendency is my skin tends to be dry. I have used a moisturizing soap but I think it is still not enough. There are also instances when I have to stay …

I like to use an unscented oil sometimes to make my own massage oil blends by adding my choice of essential oils to the mix.
Since recently having some good experience with the Out of Africa brand, which produces exceptional shea butter products and one of the best lip …

I suffered from chronic back pain for years before a friend of mine suggested giving a chiropractor a chance to help me end my years of back pain. I asked her for suggestions, as I knew nothing about chiropractors. She suggested Knighten Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic. …

For anyone who has had female issues you understand how hard it can be. There are very few things I have tried, but most of them truly don’t even work. How hard is that to try something only not to get any type of benefit from them? My problems …

Mouthwash can do wonders for a person that has dry sticky mouth. I know that I recently got into mouth wash because I have the horrible habit of smoking. In order to cut down the smoke breath in my mouth I wanted a strong but subtle mouthwash that I …

While many women who suffer from menopause and yet cant take estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, you may want to contact your md about a homeopathic item called Remifemin. Remifemin contains Black Cohosh which is said to control hot flashes during menopause . For me it works …

Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …

Since I suffer from GERD, or acid reflux, I have to sleep slightly elevated or else I will awaken to some terrible pain. I grew tired of using tons of pillows and decided to buy a bed wedge. After looking around, I decided on the Mabis Healthcare …

As a newly pregnant woman and someone who was very anxious to get pregnant, I started using the Clear Blue Easy Digital Ovulation test strips my second month trying to conceive. They are very effective and right on target.
I’ve used the non digital strips which still …

I have used a few H2O products in the past, and I used to be in love with the blue shower gel they made. Recently, I saw they had an orange version, so I had to try it out. The “blushing orange” gel is in a clear tube, showing off …

I never had too bad a problem with dandruff, but when I got this, I thought that I might as well see if it did anything. I had thought that it wouldn’t hurt any, if it ended up doing anything at all, then maybe it would just help make …

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening is touted as preventing cavities, gingivitis, and plague while helping to remove and prevent stains. After the last toothpaste I used, this was a pleasant and happy experience (the last one had something about it that set off my gag reflexes big time).
Colgate Total …

I found that Nature’s Gate Vitamin E Oil is a great product for those with dry skin or those looking to soften up rough skin.
Originally I spotted a bottle of this oil in the Vitamin Shop and figured in might be helpful for my hands since they …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

Growing up, I have always been allergic to mosquito bites. As far as I can remember, I’ve had the worst reactions to them. I would first find an itchy, red, burning rash on me which will develop into a weal after a few minutes. On all occasions, when I …

This product is best consumed with Herbalife Shapeworks Formula 1 as it is quite tasteless on its own. However, one can also choose to add it to cereal, soups, yogurt and sauces.
As for me, I always eat it in all kind of weird ways. …

I like this little simple piece of home gym equipment and it has worked in many ways for me. I have noticed considerable gains in the size and strength of some of my larger muscle groups, particularly the back muscles, shoulders and chest area muscles.
I do however find that …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

Like most people during the summer, I worry about how I will be looking at the beach and start finding ways to lose weight. When I saw the promises that the Special K cereal diet challenge offered, I was of course enticed. I wanted to be able to lose …

I know that a lot of people all around the world have tried plenty of vitamins, but in my opinion there is one vitamin in particular in the market right now that has been around ever since the day that I was born, and that is the Flintstone Vitamins. …

I actually found this soap while shopping the natural section of a local grocery store. I like to try new products, especially natural ones, and this looked very interesting to me. I once had a lemongrass candle that smelled so wonderful! One I used it up, I was unable …

I purchased Benefiber because of the claims that it was tasteless and did not thicken in water or change the texture of what it was mixed into. I have irritable bowels syndrome which flares up from time to time, and I have been taking fiber supplements on the …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

Boots Meolin wound dressing pads are a type of cushioned dressing used for minor cuts, burns and grazes. (Meolin is a trademark of Smith & Nephew, as is acknowledged on the rear of the packet.) The pads do a good job, and since they are Boots’ own brand the …

My hubby and I had been trying for some time to get with child and because of this I’ve been taking Prenatal vitamins for some time. I’ve noticed a few things about the first bottle or two I snagged. First they were very expensive, and second they …

I have a sleep disturbance for a months now and I can’t really sleep at the right time, I end up sleeping around two or three in the morning and I have to wake up early in the morning around 8 to go to work. A lot of things …

I’ve tried a few Breathe Right strips in the past with limited success, but I think the thing that drew me most to this one was the fact it used menthol to help alleviate nasal congestion. I am a snorer. No doubt about it. I can try to be …

This hand creme was given to me by a friend, She loves L’Occitane products so much that she always ended up having too much or too many of the products. I’m really not a big fan of the products mainly because I’m not very familiar with it, and …

I am a huge fan of bath and Body Works, and I shop there every chance I get. I was browsing and found a product that I thought might help with my summer skin issues. I have combination skin that tends to be very oily in the summer but dry …

I am diabetic, and I received this lotion as part of a wellness kit from a seminar on diabetes. It is really meant for people who tend to suffer from serious leg and foot problems, like infections, although it could certainly be used as a preventative. I tried it out …

I recently purchased this product because I felt I was getting too many breakouts. I have been using this product for 2 months and it does wonders. The price is about 30 dollars and shipping and handling but its worth the buy. The bundle comes with a Clarifying cleanser, …

After trying the Macademia Natural Oil hair masque, which I fell in love with because of its effectiveness and it’s fantastic smell, I had rushed right back out to the store and purchased the entire Macademia Natural Oil line. Every single product I could get my hands on. And …

I have always been a loyal fan of Dove products. I like the way they present their company’s values to reflect real women and the beauty we all possess, not just some ideal of a stick thin model with an attitude problem. (They should eat something, it makes you happy.)
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