When I was at a friend’s house, I noticed how nice she smelled after her evening routine of cleansing her face. I asked what the scent was I was smelling, and she said it was her moisturizer. I had to find out what it was. She used Alba Botanica …

I had been seeing the commercial on TV for the Infinity Razor for quite some time. The product claimed to stay sharp forever, and never get dull. The claim was that you could shave with this razor over and over and if it ever went dull, they …

If you have never heard of Axon Fitness Clubs then your probably never will hear of them, This is an exercise club that operates as an alternative to more popular clubs like Ballys which is a good thing until you become a member and realize that this organization …

When I saw the cool green color of this wash, I had to pick it up and see what it was about. I have only used a few of the Dial body washes, and they were pretty good. This one claims to be an oil moisturizer formula, which is clear …

How I ended up with this conditioner is a bit funny. A friend of mine, who is white, bought this thinking it would be good for her frizzy hair, but then realized it was really more of an “ethnic” hair product, and found it far too heavy for her type …

I have combination skin, and tend to have problems with both ends of that spectrum, with adult acne on the oily parts, and dry flakiness on the dry ones. Finding the right combination for cleansing and moisturizing can be difficult and I am always trying the latest ideas. When …

I have had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. Pretty much everyone in my family has them, and there doesn’t seem to be any particular way to prevent this from happening. I had a flare up of a thrombosed hemorrhoid which was very swollen and painful that ended …

Being a certified “bath junkie” means I will try just about any brand that looks promising or offers me a good price. I love using various kinds of bath additives, and one favorite that I keep coming back to is a mentholated mineral bath. I have fibromyalgia, and suffer …

When I ordered some supplies for making bath products, I stopped by the sea salt page so I could order some coarse sea salt for homemade bath salts. As I was looking, I saw they offered dendritic salt. This is an interesting form of salt, basically the same as …

I really do not care much about feminine washes and will surely not spend a lot just for that, but since my mom let me try a feminine wash from Nu Skin, I wanted a bottle of my own.
Nu Skin has released Scion, a mild feminine wash that is …

The Nutmeg Farm Medicated Nutmeg Ointment is an oily base ointment that provided me with various capabilities. It could well do up to 3 different kind of tasks from relieving my muscle aches from a hard day’s of sports or to relieve the occasional insect bites. It can …

This is a fuzzy logic blood pressure monitor by the famous name NISSEI.
Previously I used to go to the doctor for routine blood pressure monitoring but since the day I purchased this compact wrist type BP monitor, life has become so easy for me.
I take the measurements as and …

I have to recommend the remedy for mouth ulcer that really works! Gum AftaMed products contains hyaluronic acid that is a natural substance which abet reducing the pain and inflammations, caused by oral ulcers, tremendously. Furthermore, Gum AftaMed accelerates the healing process significantly and in my experience diminish the …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …

The human body definitely needs adequate calcium supplementation since it keeps our bones and joints strong. Without it, especially for aging individuals, it can result in osteoporosis. In simplest terms, our teeth, bones, and joints can get brittle and can break easily without enough calcium supply.
My mother …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

I purchased the Shake Weight after my chiropractor said that it would be a good way to tone my arms and strengthen my muscles in my upper body. I have had a shoulder problem (muscle pain and nerve impingment) for some time.
I also hate to execise …

As part of my treatment program for fibromyalgia, I frequently get massaged, usually by my partner at home. I have used a great variety of oils for massage, and sometimes make my own blends, adding ingredients that might benefit the muscles or give a sense of warmth, added effect from …

On my last birthday when husband my suddenly proposed the idea of going in for a long drive to a near by resort- I was rather surprised. Though I just loved the idea of long drive with my husband( since it had been a long time since we last …

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 …

Dettol Healthy Touch Hand Wash promises to kill 99.9% of bacteria and it was this aspect that attracted me to this product, but I was disappointed that it was not as moisturising as it says it is. I do have to make sure to apply hand cream after …

Sometimes I like to dry my naturally curly hair with a diffuser dryer to get a full, soft, curly style. I own a dryer that has a detachable diffuser, but it is large and awkward, and takes up a lot of room in the suitcase to travel with. …

I remember Pearl Drops products from my childhood but had not seen any in ages. I can remember the weird old tv commercials with a woman running her tongue over her teeth in an almost suggestive way. I assumed the products were no longer made. Imagine my surprise when …

My hands are aging, like the rest of me. I like to try and keep them as young looking as possible, so I keep my nails manicured and my skin exfoliated. Usually, I use whatever regular skin scrub I have in the house, but one day I was looking at …

A few months ago, I decided to buy a bottle of Hydroxycut Hardcore. I’ve used diet pills before, and the opinion of the GNC clerk was that it was the diet pill out right now, and it has been selling very well with gret results. It wasn’t as cheap …

I spend many hours typing at my computer, and it often leaves my eyes feeling dry and irritated.
Recently, the dryness was really bothering me, and my eyes started to feel very sore and irritated, especially in the morning when I awoke.
I had been using a cheap artificial tear …

ACT Restoring Mouthwash is an absolute must for people that want to avoid those dreadful cavities, and who doesn’t? This is a powerful fluoride rinse product that is the number one recommended brand by dentists. As I said, it’s powerful - it contains the highest amount of fluoride that’s …

After doing a great deal of online research, talking with other dieters, and even reading part of Dr. Atkins’ book on his diet plan, I have to say that this did not seem like a healthy approach to dieting. After only one day on my first attempt, I felt …

I love Noxzema skin care cream. I have been using the product since age 12. I am 53 currently and will continue to use this moisturizer/cleanser until I die.
My father was a barber by profession and he used this on his clients after giving them …

I decided to try Band-aid flexible fabric bandages because the plastic ones always seemed too difficult to work with, especially when they had to be placed on the fingers. Plastic band-aids are much too stiff and tend to get wadded up when you bend your fingers. I got band-aid …

I have long suffered weight problems, ever since I reached puberty. Though the weight problems were mild in my youth, it became a serious problem when I had my first child and gained sixty pounds during the pregnancy. Though I managed to lose forty of those pounds over the …

I was prepared for blemishes on my skin when I started living a stressful life. This is something unavoidable right now. It appears Kiehl’s has expanded its skin care line to cater to perrennial dermatological concerns. I couldn’t find a store here in the local area where I am …

I don’t watch a lot of television. I’m just too busy. But I have started to watch Dr. Oz. Much to my surprise it is not only very educational and the doc is comical and disarming, but I really do learn things I never knew. And what I have applied …

I am a huge fan of bath products of all kinds, and I also love Burt’s Bees. When a pregnant friend received a bottle of the Mama Bee body oil at her baby shower, and found later that she was sensitive to it, she passed it along to me. I …

I’ve been dreaming of owning an easy chair but a better blessing came to me. It is not just an easy chair but a massage chair at very, very low price that I got. My friend had not choice but to sold this because her whole family is …

I’ve been trying to lose weight and add more exercise to my daily routine for my health. I have used several “sweating” devices such as waist wraps and belts. When I mentioned this to someone, they told me about a product their husband used when he worked out. It is …

One of the basic feminine necessities a woman needs is pantyliners, and I use them everyday because I feel so uncomfortable whenever I’m not wearing one. There are lots of pantyliner brands found in the market today, but I chose Charmee Pantyliners, breathable to be precise.
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I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill has a nice size treadbelt, 20 inches wide and 54 inches long (the belt size is the first thing I look at in treadmills, I don’t like tripping and hitting the base with my feet when the belt is too narrow or short). As …

A good source of antioxidant that helps improve our immune system fighting some cancer cells. A daily intake as a supplement is highly recommended. Upon taking vitamin E, my skin started to glow in just one week. There is already improvement especially on my face. …

I’ve been taking a drug called amitriptyline for many years, to help me sleep. My brain apparently does not like to stay in the deepest stage of sleep for long enough to do any good, so I have to have something that will keep it there. While the drug …

I have been told by doctors for years to avoid the sun because I may have a mild case of lupus, which causes photo-sensitivity. Basically, the sun could potentially make me very sick. I keep an arsenal of high SPF sun block products on hand at all times so that …

Around January of 2009, I had found out that I was pregnant. I was so happy and could not wait to tell everyone the excited news. Well, about a month after that I was feeling so much pain with a lot of cramps and did not know what was …

I used to travel 4 hours everyday. The only way to get to my work is riding a bus. I always see to it that I bring all the necessary things that I need in my bag most especially my personal kit. I used to brought alcohol before to …

This is an 8 oz. tube of cream that has an orange foot on it. It contains 60% pure Aloe Vera Gel. The cream is white and feels thicker than regular creams.
The cream claims to repair cracks and dryness on feet and heels. That did not happen in my …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …

This patch product is an alternative to bug spray and bug repellent, and for me anyway, it seems to work pretty well. All I have to do is apply the patch before I go out for an extended period of time, and what it does is change the scent …

When I first read this name in an advertisement given in the newspaper It really made me laugh. I though what an odd combination of substances in a toothpaste. Milk is usually added for skincare products but then why it was used in toothpaste really made me wonder about …

Most topical bug repellents are unfriendly to my skin. They trigger minor allergies. Unfortunately, it’s not a valid reason for me to stop using insect repellents because all the more it can lead to dire consequences. People in my vicinity are falling ill to a mosquito-inflicted …