This lotion is a product I received as a free gift when my salon was having a special promotion. I had never used Tigi body products at all, but I had used some of the Bed Head line and liked it pretty well. I especially liked their shampoos which …

I read about curcumin being a very potent antioxidant that is recommended by many for general health and even cancer prevention. It was something I had never tried, but I had heard about curcuminoids, which come from the spice turmeric. Anything that protects the DNA is worth trying for me.
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American Health makes a wonderful vitamin supplement called Ester-C. The really cool thing about this particular Ester-C is that each capsule is vegetarian and contains no animal products. Each capsule contains 500 mg of Vitamin C with Calcium Ascorbate. The formula is non-acidic and the packets that I received …

I bought a bar of this soap after being impressed with the way it was made and the company making it. A lot of products are called organic and green, but these folks mean it. Everything they use for packaging is recyclable, and you can even plant the boxes …

I always believed that our eyes are the window to the soul and are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face. But sometimes due to my late night shifts and long working hours- the appearance of dark circles and the puffiness around my eyes was enough …

My experience with the Walmart brand Equate Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops was not all that memorable and so my first purchase also happened to be my last purchase. Now the cough drops are not that bad, but they also happen to be not that good either. They are …

Let’s start with why I bought this. I did not buy this and boy am I glad I didn’t waste my money on it. Babies need to spend a certain amount of time on their stomachs every day and they usually don’t like it. The idea …

Once when I was having really bad menstrual cramps, along with bloating and a headache, I stopped by the drug store to pick up some Premsyn, which was my usual product for relieving these symptoms.
I was tired and in a fog from pain, so when I …

A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …

Apollo Petroleum Jelly is one of the things that is always present on our medicine cabinet at home because it always pays to have this handy. This is because we use this product on several skin related injuries.
When my daughter is still an infant, Apollo Petroleum Jelly had …

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 take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia. It helps my symptoms more than anything else I have ever tried. Obviously, a bath every night can get boring unless you use a wide variety of products to keep it …

A friend who I met because of our similar struggles with a long term bladder pain problem has been using this supplement for a few months. I did not purchase my own bottle, but used hers for a few weeks to clear up my own bladder issues. While …

Natalbes Prenatal/Postpartum vitamin and mineral supplement is an excellent (and cheaper) alternative to taking pre natal vitamins. I discovered this brand when I was searching for the best pre natal vitamins for me because a lot of those in the market makes me very constipated. When I searched …

I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

There are millions of toothpastes on the market nowadays, so how do you pick one? I personally like to try the ones that have the most appealing package or are in a way different than the others. That is how i decided to buy Aquafresh iso-active foam gel. The …

As we head into the winter months, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, shortening daylight hours can contribute to something called SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. Declining amounts of natural light are thought to contribute to mild forms of depression in winter months.
I was fortunate enough to come …

When I give body massages I like to use Weleda Lavender Body Oil. I find this body oil to be very soothing and calming and highly moisturizing. It can also be used in a bath to help moisturized skin and relaxing the body.
The lavender body oil comes in a …

I’ve finally tested this digital thermometer myself when my body felt feverish during those rare sickly times. My mom replaced our old thermometer with the Adtemp temple touch thermometer. We’ve broken many mercury thermometers in the past, they’re not safe to use for children, and are …

I have tried many antiseptic creams and one of my favourite one is Savlon. I first bought it from England and it did impress me as it is very cheap yet effective and it can be used to treat a variety of skin problems like cuts, minor burns, insect bites, …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

I have used several Purell hand sanitizers in the past, but this has been my favorite one so far. I volunteer for a shelter, and we have to handle many different animals daily. To keep from cross contamination so that healthy animals do not get sick, we use hand sanitizer …

If there is one personal hygiene product I can’t live without, it would be my personal bottle of Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol. There is a 75 ml bottle available that you can carry with you anywhere. Its small and handy and very convenient to use when traveling or when …

When you have problems sleeping at night because you are congested, or even have a stuffy nose, you have to try Vicks. This stuff works so well, and it can be a life saver in the winter months when you tend to have a lot more colds. It even …

The bowflex has a little bit of everything. Although the bowflex can exercise just about anthing on your body I dont think it does a very good job. Last summer I worked three days a week on the bowflex training as hard as I could. I …

I thought this was a pretty good idea when I first saw it. A toe protector, who would have thought? But, I desperately needed something. I started working a retail job about two years ago that has me on my feet all day long, and my feet SO weren’t …

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 …

After trying out a random hand lotion that I found at Bath and Body Works, I decided that my dry skin issue at work had to be remedied somehow and a new lotion had to be found to replace what clearly did not work. In addition to the …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

Every once in a while, I like to walk to work. I only live about two miles from where I work and when the weather is nice, I don’t mind making the trek at all, and find it rather invigorating. I’m not exactly the active sort, I’ll admit, but …

I have worn soft contact lenses for over 20 years and during that time, I have tried every brand of contact lens solution available. I rarely see any difference, so I generally buy the cheapest one, because solution can be pretty expensive. In the past few years, most of …

I have been suffering from a back ache for the past few years. The pain in my back sometimes became even worst whenever I tried sitting for a longer period of time. Though using various heat packs and pain gels did give me some relief, they seemed …

My hands which were the most exposed part of my body seemed to be craving for attention. Using my hands the whole day for every other work to be done in life- I felt they needed great attention. Although I tried to visit the salon —“ once a month …

A diabetic friend of mine took a day trip with me to a neighboring city. Before we decided to go, we had talked about meal times, and agreed to try and wait until we got there because we wanted to try out a special restaurant. The problem was that we …

I bought quite a lot of balls before. I bought Altus Athletic 65 Cm Fitness Ball once for around $25 online because it was hard to buy a fitness ball here. It weighed 2 lb, not too heavy for my frame of 5′8, and it was 65 cm …

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 …

Even though I take good care of my oral health, brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing every day, and getting my 6 month cleanings, I still need some help with my breath. I like to chew gum or eat mints, but there are times when this is not …

When I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, I was given insulin as well as oral medications. The endocrinologist also told me that getting pregnant may be a little risky. He also warned me that the oral medication I am taking may have an adverse …

My constant headaches would often leave me feeling just stressed and fatigued. Since I was prone to migraines - my headaches would keep surfacing even now and then. Although I did get rid of it taking various pain killers- I was on a look out for a non …

I went through a period, about two years ago, when I was getting recurring bladder infections that nothing seemed to get rid of. I was in and out of my doctor’s office about a dozen times within a six month time-frame and it was really getting to a ridiculous …

I recently tested out the ThermaCare air-activated wraps for my lower back pain, and they worked wonderfully, but they came on a band and had a tendency to bunch at the wasit and prove a little obnoxious with all the adjusting I had to do. When I strained my …

I know of someone who had several surgeries on his back, and his pain was pretty constant. He bought a Thermophore Arthritis Pad and it seemed to be helping him. When we were talking, a long while back, about my back issues, he suggested I get one …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

When waiting on a prescription at a local pharmacy, I was looking around the store (which is always a bad idea because I find a lot of items I “have to have”), and I happened across the Mommy’s Helper Safer Grip Foot Rest and I thought that it would …

I have fallen in love with all of the lush bath products, and since I had been so happy with them, I decided to try this very unusual facial scrub. Rather than a paste or gel, this product, like their others, comes as a solid. It is actually …

I had the dental root canal treatment for my teeth when I was on vaccation in India.One of my molar teeth which had a defilling problem ended up in root canal treatment.The procedure was really painful though local anethesia was given in my 2nd visit.The procedure …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

I am always trying to lose weight, and I will try supplements to help me, if they are effective and reasonably safe. When a friend recommended this one, I looked it up online to see what was in it. Her claims were that it took her appetite away as effectively …

A long time ago I used to suffer from a teeth gap which was noticeable even when you look from afar. It was actually between my two front teeth on the lower side, and I did not even know why I got it. Maybe it just developed over the years. …

I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …