When I learned about the Lux Natural Soaps company through a friend who shares my obsession with bath products, I ordered several of their products online and one of them was the White tea and Ginger bath bomb. I have been using bath bombs for my hot therapy bath at …

I think I’ve had poison ivy twice in my life, but sure enough, the first time I go visit my friend for a week, I manage to get it again tromping through the woods. I used to live in the south before moving to Nevada, and I never had …

I knew I needed to start exercising. My parents were telling me and obviously, my body was telling me. So, one day, I was chatting with a friend who told me she started yoga. She told me she loved it and learned on her own. I was instantly interested. …

Unfortunately, last year, I went through a terrible infection of thrush. It took 6 months and several visits to the clinic for check up’s until I got the infection cleared up. Sometimes, the infection re appears, very occasionally now I am pleased to say, and I am required to …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

I’m always open to trying therapeutic alternatives for pain relief, aside from the usual topical liniments and aromatic massage oils. It seems muscle pains get accustomed to the same pain-killing method, that it loses efficacy after long-term use. A new therapy for pain relief I discovered from …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

Nebulizers are a common sight in every home, almost every family has an asthmatic member and with the presence of pollen, dust and ever increasing air pollution, even the healthiest individuals fall victim to breathing problems.
I’d like to share with you my thoughts on Devilbiss Pulmo-Aide LT Compressor …

I just got out from the hospital yesterday and I am not yet fully recovered, but I am good enough to make some review about the place where I got hospitalized. I got to the emergency unit, when I arrived, a bit silly because I drove all the way …

I just bought a pack of Biguerlai slimming tea. I have heard so much about its effectiveness; I know it is a form of laxative so you are not supposed to drink it everyday.
My experience and what I do was to drink this tea on Fridays before I …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

Although there is a ton of other brand that made Cod Liver Oil, the brand that first comes to mind is Seven Seas. This brand has been around for ages and I remember my mom giving it to us when we were kids. Well, since then I …

During my most recent visit to the eye doctor, I learned that I should not be washing my glasses with Windex or other cleaners that are designed for more powerful household purposes. I have been using this Target Optical Lens Cleaner for my glasses, and it works quite …

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 …

This kit from Philosophy is made to supposedly mimic the effects of professional microdermabrasion at home. My aunt had the procedure done professionally and paid a lot of money for it. I liked the effects that she got from it, once her skin settled down from the procedure. For …

When I was babysitting a neighbor’s little boy while she was out of town on business, I decided we should have a picnic at the park near where I live. I thought my young friend would enjoy feeding the ducks and getting some fresh air. Before we got there, I …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

ProForm 540 Treadmill is a nice and affordable piece of exercising equipment that has many good features - basically everything you would want in a good treadmill. The belt is of a decent size, 19 inches wide and 55 inches long (nothing worse than having a belt that is …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum was created by Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology. This product is part of her line of skincare to combat anti-aging. I felt that since a doctor who actually works on the skin performing cosmetic surgeries daily could come up with a product line to …

As I already said in my earlier reviews that I take a lot of care about my family. Especially about my kids. My kids are very naughty and they always like to play in the ground. But when they come back to home, they look very …

The Dr. Ho’s muscle massager qualifies as a T.E.N.S. unit. It sends a current into the muscles and nerves.
This medical device has been quite helpful in relieving some of the pain I suffer from Fibromyalgia. Even the lightest pressure on my sore and stiff muscles can …

I once used a product from Bath and Body that was actually a three-piece skin care regime, and the main ingredient in all three was peppermint. It was so dramatically effective on my skin and I loved it. That is, of course, until they discontinued the line and I …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

I received this cuticle treatment as a gift for participating in a promotion. It is a convenient form of cuticle oil that you can take anywhere and use anywhere without making a mess. It has a nice fragrance, and contains jojoba, apricot, almond and evening primrose oils along with many …

I love the fragrance and taste of black currants. I was first introduced to it when I tried a black currant iced tea in a Jason’s Deli in Texas. It was love at first taste. Then I found a currant fragranced house spray made by Trapp, and I was …

I am a person who for some reason, always feels tired during the day. I don’t know what it is about the day but I am just not the type of person that likes to be up in the day and I have very little energy during the day. …

A friend of mine gave me a gift basket that had various Bath & Body Works lip glosses, and small lotions in it, as a gift. It’s a favorite store of mine, and one that I and my friends like to receive gifts from. One of the …

When I had surgery to remove two wisdom teeth that were impacted, it was unfortunately unavoidable that they did some serious damage to my inferior alveolar nerve on the right side, leaving me with parasthesias for months and no feeling at all for several weeks in my lower lip and …

Usually the time I work out and try to get in shape is during the spring, before summer hits and it’s time to put on a swim suit. I do some weight training, Pilates, and walking mostly, nothing too heavy or intense. I had seen other …

When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …

I was amazed to discover what your feet actually control in your body. There are so many pressure points in your feet, and when they are uncomfortable, the rest of your body is sure to be uncomfortable as well. I was blissfully unaware of all of this until I …

I was not one of them lucky people born with perfectly aligned teeth. I have big crooked teeth that needed braces so bad, and did I say over bite too. I was real conscious of my smile growing up. My parents couldn’t afford braces when I was young …

I have been using baking soda on my toothbrush to brush my teeth for quite a while now. It makes my mouth feel so refreshing clean and my teeth feel so good. I had a friend tell me that her dentist told her to never use baking soda …

I have always been fascinated by hair and skin care products available in the market because I strongly believe that using the right kind of product on skin and hair promises great results and also keeps it looking gorgeous and beautiful. For this reason, I always never resist …

Few months ago, I still had dry skin problem on my feet. I had no idea why that problem stayed for long time. I tried few times to put different kind of cream to solve this dry skin problem, but it did not really work.
Until a friend of …

I was a little hesitant to try Colloidal Minerals, because I remember a while back watching a televsion show about a man who took Colloidal Minerals for several years straight and his skin actually turned silver. There was no other negative side-effects, so it was almost like eating a …

I’m just going to start off saying that, for health and sanitary reasons, this product is incredibly valuable to me. My husband and I like to camp. He’s more the rugged camper, and I’m more the where-are-the-flushable-toilets kind of camper, but I still enjoy my time outdoors. We are …

I am ridiculously nearsighted and have to wear glasses and/or contacts every day.
I first used Lenscrafters for my eyewear because they had a special sale—“ buy one pair of glasses, get the second one free. I stopped by their store in Peachtree Mall and started looking around to see …

I take a nightly bath as part of my therapy for fibromyalgia pain and muscle spasms. It has become not only my life-restoring therapy, but also a big hobby and lots of fun. I love to try out new bath products. Some of my favorite contain sea salts, which help …

I went to the dentist to have my teethed checked and polished just last month. After the check-up, the dentist asked me whether some of my lower front teeth were experiencing any teeth sensitivity. I said that I do feel it sometimes, but it does not happen very often. …

I have been using Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Bar Soap for the past five years. It was my dermatologist who recommended using this bar soap because I was suffering from a mild case of Eczema and moderate acne.
Within two weeks of using Cetaphil I noticed that there was a huge …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

Freederm Acne treatment is a revolutionary way of treating acne. Or so the box says. When you actually get it out of the box, you find it’s actually just the same as all the others. It’s a lotion you rub into your skin and hope for the best.
How Freederm …

My kids and I have awful household dust and insect allergies. We also have bad asthma. As a result we purchased a Hoover Wind Tunnel Vaccuum because it had HEPA filters said to block out allergens. As with many vacuums the Hoover Wind Tunnel gets gunked with dust if …

I bought this at our local supermarket and it cost really cheap. It had a lavender scent smell and when I used it, the lavender scent was very heavenly and not overpowering and strong but just right. It stays on your hands as long as you don’t wash or …

The world is getting dangerous and more polluted. And as a result of these, so much threatens your health. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. However, there are times when I have no time to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. In times like this, …

Although it’s certainly justifiable to call this drink mix a “multivitamin that isn’t a vitamin” since it does contain vitamins like vitamin B and C, it doesn’t actually offer as many vitamins, minerals and nutrients that a lot of multivitamins in pill form do. That means that this drink …

I always look for comfort when I’m tooth brush shopping and I prefer soft bristles for my sensitive teeth and gums and a small head for my smallish mouth. Many toothbrush heads are just to big for my liking. I have actually been known to select a child’s …