I was recently at my doctor for birth control pills, and there was a big question mark there, because I knew I’d had problems in the past with birth control raising my blood pressure, but my doctor assured me that the pill he was prescribing was one of those …

It can be very emotional, scary, and strange to not know of you might be pregnant. I had a very brief period in my life when I was involved with someone and did not use any kind of contraception. I did not use it because I was told …

I’ve always had extremely dry skin, and have tried dozens of moisturizers in a search for relief. Jergens Ultra Healing lotion has been by far the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. It has helped heal the cracked skin around my fingers from washing dishes, improved the skin on …

I have decided to rely only on hand wash and soaps during Covid - 19 pandemic. I am not of the view of using sanitizer for prolong duration. For hand wash, I have tried 2 - 3 products and have zeroed in on Patanjali Anti-Bacterial Herbal hand wash.

I bought …

I have a particular sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste. It burns my gums and tongue, and for this reason, I mostly use children’s toothpastes, or products with a milder flavor. I have found that many natural products have milder flavors as well as milder formulas. I do …

The Doppel herz aktiv Omega 3 is a salmon oil based capsule nutrient.Each capsule has 800mg of salmon oil ,of which 240mg are Omega3 Fat Acids, and 12mg Vitamin E (36% DRR) .The omega 3 ingredients are renowned for decreasing and controlling the -cholesterol- in our blood ,but they …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

I was not blessed with pretty feet alas, but to keep them half decent looking I like to get rid of that nasty dry and hard skin build-up I am prone to as I do so much walking. The JML Ped Egg is frequently advertised on television and …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …

WOW! I thought that the days of my clean air breathing went right out the window when I married a chain smoking animal lover. (Sorry, Dear) But, much to my surprise, my new Ionic Pro that I got for Christmas really helps to clear up the air.
I have asthma, …

My favorite body lotion to use when I am going outdoors in the sunshine to help protect my skin from the sun’s rays is Alba Body Lotion SPF 16. This body lotion actually contains organic and natural ingredients in it that help not only protect my skin, but also …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores to shop. They always have an amazing array of classic favorites and new fragrances to choose from, and their lines include everything from body wash to shampoo, lotions, even bar soap and cologne sprays.
When I went in last …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …

Each summer I go on a hunt for the strongest sunscreen I can possibly find. I’m sure my kids think I’m being weird. Husband, their dad, is Mexican and the kids have the slight brown tint to their skin, despite my genes for pale skin. I’m use to that …

After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …

I’ve come to the recent conclusion that there really is a workout that for everyone. I myself stumbled upon a novel workout while checking Amazon for new Bellydance workout routines. Since I have already tried and enjoyed a few other Bellydance workouts, I readily purchased the Belly …

One of the things I hate is my toothbrush being out in the open in the bathroom. When I was a child my mother use to tell me to put my toothbrush in the cabinet inside of a holder. Then she would make me change my holder once …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

I started using Unilever’s Sunsilk hair fall solution shampoo for the obvious reason that my hair is falling off. Every time I shower, comb my hair or just simply run my fingers through it, my hair falls. I hate seeing my hair on our bathroom’s floor or on my …

Over the years, I’ve learned that I have sensitive skin, in a way. Being outdoors a lot and in the sun, my skin is exposed to sweat, heat, and sunlight, so I made sure to always try to take care of my skin with the right kinds of lotions …

I bought a tube of this Equate cream at Walmart, when I was not near home and really needed something to help my back, which had been aching from all the walking I had done on a day trip. The cream is a generic version based on the …

I like to spend time outdoors in the summer, and living in the deep South, one gets used to the reality that we are not the only creatures living here. I am talking about mosquitoes, commonly referred to as “skeeters” here, or sometimes by less friendly names. They will try …

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 …

When ever I start a new diet and fitness program I always wonder how difficult or complex it will be. For instance, will I have to weigh each food item, know the calorie content of every morsel, or have to break each meal in to ratios of …

My constant body aches and pains sometimes made me quite miserable. Whenever there would be any body ache, I would not only feel physically tired and restless but my mental state would also be affected. I would get —˜cranky’ and just spit anger on anyone who just happened to …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

After dinner and the dishes are done on Friday nights, I like to reserve a little me time to try out new home spa and pampering treatments. Since, I’ve started to carve a few hours out of my hectic week to relax and beautify, I noticed a …

I bought this little jar of blue analgesic in a dollar store. I had run out of Mineral Ice, which is the product it is obviously intended to imitate. Sometimes, it is blatantly obvious just how simple a product is, and how you can be fooled into overpaying amazing amounts …

I am a huge fan of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds, and Walk Diet in-home walk exercise programs. So much so, that when I heard she released the Eat Smart, Walk Strong: The Secrets to Effortless Weight Loss diet; I jumped at the chance to check …

I bought this when I had a terrible cold and cough last year. I’ve always liked the aroma of Vicks Vaporub and the way it makes my nose tingle, so I thought if nothing else, this liquid version would make me feel better by soothing my sinuses and …

I am always on the look out for a fish oil supplement that is tolerable and free from the unwanted “fish burp syndrome.” I found this product online and ordered it based on good reviews, and the fact that it is a really unique concept. It’s a squeeze …

It’s not something many women will admit to, but I guess you can say I’m woman enough to admit it…. I have smelly feet. There, I’ve said it. And, if all you women out there were honest with yourselves, you’d probably realize you have this problem from time to …

Just as I know how to keep my outward appearance clean and fresh, I also know how to keep my private parts jut as clean and fresh. I think feminine hygiene is an important part of clean and healthy living. This is the reason why I make sure …

I bought two pieces of the GUM Butlerweave floss three months ago, and up to now, November 24, 2009, I haven’t even finished the first one. It was on sale, two for $6 at the local London Drugs in the London Station in Surrey, so I took advantage.
I’m …

The new Homedics Atom Massager is an amazing product. It works great as a back and foot massager. At $10, its not badly priced. Its small design lets you carry it anywhere you want to go. I’ve owned one for a short time, and though it worked …

Dental problems visit me every once in a while. I’ve had some work done on my molars in the past and they still continue to manifest problems even afterwards. The onset of my dental woes began last Christmas when I noted this sudden pain on my teeth …

I use contact lenses quite a lot, and I have used Septocare for the longest time. However, with Septocare I have to use separate cleansing solution, separate rinsing solution, etc. So I looked for a multipurpose solution that can do all these things at the same time.
I bought Solocare …

Get rid of a headache quickly and with no cost! This seems to work for any type of headache, I am told, even hangovers! I do not know if it would be effective in the treatment of migraine, as this migraine is its own special circumstance. …

Daktarin Athlete Foot Spray Powder is an anti-fungal spray for the treatment of athletes foot. I used to suffer from athletes foot, but after a friend of mine recommended Daktarin Athlete Foot Spray Powder, I am happy to say that I no longer have to worry about it.
It instantly …

This product had gotten so much publicity I almost had to try it to appease everyone else. The inhabitants of Okinawa, Japan live ten years longer than people on the mainland, and the story is that it is because of their exposure to the coral calcium in the water. It …

One of the protein shakes I enjoy drinking every morning to help energize my body and keep me full until lunchtime is the Rainbow Light Chocolate Protein Energizer Shake. This shake comes in a powdered form and has this sweet chocolaty aroma and taste that helps fix my chocolaty …

To begin with, this antibiotic is very effective. I first learned about it from my dermatologist. I went to her office to have my face checked up. After few minutes of diagnosis and a little pricking she gave me her prescription. The capsule has no other name except on …

I know that keeping my hands clean is very important especially with all the strands of flu going around. I also know that it is fairly easy for my kids and I to get sick and want to eliminate germs as best I know how. I like using hand …

Cottons Regular Non-Applicator Tampons are not only extremely cheap, but the main selling point to them is that they are completely organic. I find these to be excellent tampons for the money, but when I hear about all the nasty stuff that goes into the average tampon, I …

After coming back from my trip to Romania, i have developed a skin problem, called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin problem, that causes an acne-like problem, but the truth is, it’s not an acne. It’s a skin irritation. The skin becomes sensitive and develops redness. I can’t be too …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

I’ve had my Stamina 4755 recumbent exercise bike for a little over a year now. I really like it. It shows me distance, calories burned, speed, and time. It also has scan mode, where it runs through all of the settings in a cycle. That’s the …

I’ve had back problems for about the last two years. I work in retail and I’m always up and down ladders and carrying heavy boxes and balancing on my tip toes and reaching way higher than my 5′2″ stature can really reach, and as a result I managed to …

I have been using the whisper brand of napkins for almost 5 years now.Earlier i was using other brands.I was not comfortable with any of them.Some of them are thick and some of them have staining problems and also costly.Now i found that whisper brand is waht …