Being a resident physician, I have regular twenty-four hour schedule, which is about twice or thrice a week, causing me occasional sleepless nights and eyebugs. There are nights and early morning hours when I have to wake up almost every thirty minutes or so just to admit patients. …

I was dismayed when my doctor told me that it appears my blood pressure is getting high. He wanted to have me take it twice daily and record the results. I didn’t have a clue as to where to start to buy a blood pressure monitor to use at …

Though I’m not a vain person by nature, I take great pride in keeping my skin and hair and nails as healthy as possible. I have nice thick nails that are a perfect shade, but they are sometimes brittle and prone to breaking if I’m not careful with them, …

Condoms may not be the most popular product to review, however let’s face it, most of us wonder whether or not some of these work as advertised. Most people have issues with using a condom, which is understandable however in a time where so many STD’s run rampant and …

Hair loss is one problem which 60 percent of the total population in today’s world are fighting and honestly speaking I am amongst those 60 percent of the people fighting hair loss. Well I have tried all kind of herbs and medicines to fight my hair loss problem …

I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …

First, I love this product from Nature’s Blend. I deal with health issues everyday with my systemic vasculitis disease. One of the problems I have problems with is sore joints and muscles when I wean from prednisone. This product keeps my joints from hurting. And, for me it is …

Both Jason and Tom’s of Maine are well known brands for Oral Care and are the leaders in Natural, Non-Flouride Toothpaste. Over the years while I have been using these products, Tom’s has added xylitol, a personal favorite that I use instead of sugar. Jason has added …

I like having different kinds of antispetics around the house. I have two in the kitchen, three in the bathroom, and a variety of sprays and such that I keep either in my purse or in a slew of first aid kits we keep around the house for a …

Two months ago, I decided I needed to lose weight if I wanted to be truly happy and comfortable with my body. I’m neither overweight nor obese, but there are excess pounds everywhere and I’m far from happy when I look at myself in the mirror.
The plan was …

I’ve always, ever since I was a little girl, had a hard time sleeping. I remember, when I was young, staying in bed for two or three hours while sleep eluded me, and this process has continued on over the years. I supposed you could call it “delayed sleep …

Since I keep first aid kits on hand in my home, vehicle, and our recreational boat, I keep it fully stocked with anything I might need to take care of a small emergency (or, a simple cut or abrasion). One of the items I always keep it stocked …

I spend a lot of time outside during outdoor activities so I normally experience muscle pains, joint pains, etc. So having access to a product that not only makes me feel better, but it is also soothing to smell and touch is a big plus in my book. After …

As a person with dry skin ,I have tried many different lotions and creams. None have actually appealed to my sense of smell and softened my skin at the same time. This lotion makes my skin smooth and baby soft . I like that this product smells good and …

I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …

I have fibromyalgia, and also spend a great deal of time at the computer writing or working. My neck tends to get very tight and sore after hours of work, and sometimes this ends in a serious tension headache that may keep me awake at night, which is not what …

I often get breakouts and pimples on my face and when they do break out, they are big pimples that are really annoying. Whenever I get the zit, I usually don’t do anything until they disappear. However, if they stay on my face for too long, like a week or …

I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …

Oxypowder capsules promise to cleanse and regulate even the most irregular bowels by using oxygen vs. typical laxative herbs such as senna. They claim you will experience weight loss, increased energy, increased immune system function, and many other wonderful things.
I, sadly enough, experienced none of these. …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

I have fibromylgia which causes chronic muscle and nerve pain. I have used just about every pain relief topical on the market, and when I find ones with new ingredients, I have to give them a try. This product from Well in Hand was not very expensive, so I thought …

I have thinning hair, and I am always looking for anything to make it look fuller. When I saw this little tool, I thought I had found something that would give me a luxuriously thick looking pony tail option. I have not worn a pony tail since my hair …

I have been using Johnson’s Milk Lotion for a long time now because it is a good one. The texture of the lotion is not slimy, greasy, oily nor too saggy. It is a little thick, but not too thick, and a bit creamy. It feels right when you …

In recent times, I have been feeling like my mouth never really gets clean no matter how many times I brush a day. I went in search of a mouth wash that was inexpensive. I know that kmart has fair prices and decided to shop there. I came upon …

I have had thinning hair for several years, and have tried a number of supplements, treatments and shampoos to try and curb the hair loss or get new hair to grow in. Most of the hair and nail supplements I have tried seemed to work for the nails, but not …

I like to shave my legs, underarms, and other areas, to be free of hair and I’ve tried numerous razors over the years, but I finally tried the Gillette Venus Embrace Razor and it was one of the best razors I have used in a long time.
This razor comes …

I’ll start off by saying that this product is ridiculously priced, at $25 for a 12 bar pack. And it comes with some seriously massive claims that it is the solution to weight loss problems and you can eat until you’re full. Why? Because you’re full much more quickly …

While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …

I have never had the best of luck with natural deodorants, at least not under my arms. I was actually looking for something I could use on other areas of skin for when I was out in very hot weather. I live in the South and it is difficult not …

When I first began having problems with acid reflux, which was later to be diagnosed as full blown GERD, I tried a lot of home remedies and natural products to try and relieve the symptoms. Some of them were actually very helpful, some not so much. Lemon peel …

With a name like Merry Hempsters, this was one product I had to try. It caught my eye in the store and made me laugh. I have fibromyalgia, and I have become a muscle rub aficionado over the years. This, I believe, is the first one I have used …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

In my house I take a lot of care of my children and also about my husband. I never take chance in case of their health and any such matter. So I always say my kids to wash their hands with the soap first before they have …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used a great variety of muscle rubs and various forms of topical pain relief. Most fall into the category of counter-irritant. These are products with menthol based action that basically distract the nerves from causing pain by making them respond to a new sensation, …

If you are suffering from hair loss and you have already tried all of those products out there and nothing has helped you so far, you might want to give Tricovel a chance.
While suffering from PCOS and insulin resistance, my hair started thinning rapidly. I was trying to …

I have irritable bowel syndrome. I do not control it with prescription drugs, and that is my choice. Since it is a bit unpredictable, I have not found anything other than dietary measures that control it on a day to day basis. I prefer to use over the …

I have tried many toothpaste over the years and really have not cared what brand I used as long as it got my teeth cleaned. Recently I decided to try Crest Pro Health Enamel Shield toothpaste. It was $3.49 for a regular size tube. When I …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for several years now. It is not getting any better, and I have tried just about every shampoo, treatment and idea for thinning hair that is out there. Resorting to a “cover” for the hair was a defeat and embarrassment for me—“ …

My feet always seems to burn at the end of the day. I am very active: a walker, skater, dancer and all around run-around kind of gal. Because of this I have tried just about every foot cream there is from high priced to low and everything in between …

I was shocked to find the DermaNew Personal Microdermabrasion System in a local store last week, as I had only ever seen it online before that. Even better, it was on sale for much less than I had priced it for earlier; so I bought it on …

I went through a phase that I was purchasing a lot of exercise equipment for my home gym. I wanted to get equipment that would best help in my quest to build muscle and lose weight at the same time. I found the Everlast Chin-up/Sit-up Bar at Walmart. I thought …

Normally when showering I would prefer to use just the standard old bar of soap. I recently received a different body wash as a gift. The name of this body was is C.O. Bigelow Barber Hair and Body Wash- Elixir Black Number 1605. While I will …

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 have recently began practicing yoga seriously and have been wanting to do it at least a few times per week. However, living in New York City means that unlimited memberships cost something of a fortune to acquire, which means I won’t be getting them. That is unless I …

I went to Dr Reddy when I had my last child, and I can honestly say she is one of the best women’s doctors in Fort Wayne. She’s great, and her staff is the best. She also engages nurse practitioners in her practice, to help them get …

Taking Caltrate 600+D Calcium Supplements is part of my daily routine. In fact, I take it twice a day, on the advice of my doctor. Calcium and Vitamin D play a vital role in the management and prevention of disease. Caltrate 600+D contains both 600mg of …

People notice that I am getting more skinny. Well, that is the truth and I do not want to lose weight more. The reason why I am not gaining any weight is because I rarely eat. Instead of having three meals a day, I usually had one due to …

I have had sensitive teeth for a couple of years now and I have been putting up with the discomfort because I did not want to add another toothpaste to my morning and nightly brushing routine and I did not want to give up my Colgate Total toothpaste because …

With so many people having diabetes these days, and the fact that high cholesterol often goes hand in hand with diabetes, the idea of a glucose meter that also reads cholesterol seems like an absolute stroke of genius and one of the most convenient medical devices to have.
When …