My husband is 65. Being of his age, and having fallen and sprained his ankle so badly that the doctor said it would have been less painful had he broken the ankle, my husband needed some help with the pain! He got it!
He went to Long’s Drug Store and …

I have known Efficascent Oil The Famous Liniment since I was a kid. My aunts used to bring it with them wherever they go. When I was at the church one time, I suddenly fainted. My cousin rescued me and she applied Efficascent Oil on my tummy and back. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have become a connoisseur of pain treatments including topical ones. Many of them rely on a counter-irritant effect, which would be the sensation created on the skin by strong menthol products and similar mild irritants—“ they create a new sensation, and distract the nerves from …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

I am a total fitness freak and love to experiment with different types of fitness techniques that will go along way to help me keep fit and healthy. After having heard and read much about the goodness of yoga- I decided to learn it and incorporate it …

I like to take a drink with me when I go for a walk, which is part of my exercise routine. Instead of the usual water, tea or juice drinks, I decided to look for something interesting that would be beneficial if I got overheated. I started out by keeping …

Back in the early part of the decade, I used Clairol’s Daily Defense line of shampoos and conditioners—“ in particular the conditioners. It seemed to give my hair more body and a better feel and texture than any other. I noticed that it was becoming harder to find, so …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms of this frustrating and painful condition is through massage and bath therapy. I use a lot of essential and carrier oils in making my own massage blends and bath oils. Avocado oil has become one of my new …

I used to take the regular One-a-Day for Women. I would take it every morning with my breakfast. I didn’t notice anything huge when I forgot to take it. I think just psychologically I felt better knowing I was taking a vitamin. I now take something totally different, but …

I love to use a powder in the summer to help prevent wetness, rashes and chafing. In the past, I used talc based powders, but after learning the dangers of talc and its association with cancers and lung problems, I switched to the much safer corn starch powders.
Using …

I recently read a review that said they had had trouble while on the Depo-provera Shot. I feel for this person, and hope that while she was experiencing these problems she consulted a doctor. I was on the Depo shot for a total of years the first time …

I have tried other over the counter liquid wart remover’s but Dr. Scholl’s is by far the best, the fastest and the most effective. Recently I contracted a small white wart, barely a dot, on the side of my right big toe. I thought it was a
blister at first …

I have used other emu products in the past, but never found that they helped very much for fibromyalgia pain, which is what I normally use these kinds of products for. When I was visiting a friend who also has fibromyalgia, she was using this Thunder Ridge brand, and I …

I have used other Benadryl products and have love the results. I decided that it would be a good idea to keep some Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel in the medicine cabinet in case of a itchy bug bite, such as mosquitoes or poison ivy. I paid $9.50 for a …

IlluMask is a light therapy mask that you can use in your home to help fight acne. I have a fifteen - year old teenager that is using this right now and he has seen some really great progress with his skin and breakouts. Especially the little bumpy acne that …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat for $60 online. Here is my review.
It is made of a material that made it hard to break or pop. It is burst-resistant, water-proof and feels soft because it has a soft cushion feel but is not weak when …

I have mild acne problems and i have tried many facial washes but none have ever worked as well as i wanted them to. I saw the commercial for the wave and though “Hey that might work!” I went to CVS and bought the wave for $12.00 and it …

I like to make my own bath and body products sometimes, and give them as gifts or use them myself. I like shea butter for a moisturizer in the winter when my skin tends to be its driest. I decided, after reading some shea butter “recipes” online, that I wanted …

It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

In recent months, I have been getting more and more interested in making my own shampoo and soap mixes. In making these things, there are more than a few bases to choose from, and choosing the right base for your soap or shampoo is probably the most important part. …

PlantExtrakt is from what I know a big multinational natural pharmaceutical company.They create hundreds of plant based health nutrients.I have a few products from them,and one of them is made in the purpose of helping tobacco/nicotine addiction.It is a small recipient with a liquid that is diluted in a …

One thing I’m particular about are hygiene, specifically dental hygiene, which is why I use the Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush with firm bristles. Call me crazy, but I’ve always been picky about the toothbrush I use, and with reason. I’m always searching for a decent toothbrush and I think …

Keeping my skin clean and dirt free has been an important routine in my daily life. Since using the same product for extended periods of time, often makes my skin cleansing routine quite boring and uninteresting, I always try and use a different skin cleansing product each time …

I have tried practically every sunless tanner ever made. These days there are so many from which to choose. I have tried creams, lotions, sprays, gels, and more. I have my favorites, but I am still always looking out for that perfect product.
When I first saw …

The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …

I have normal roots and very dry ends. When I saw this product, which is designed for oily roots and dry ends, I thought it was a close enough description that I might benefit from it. When I use shampoos that are too drying for the ends of my hair, …

I recently discovered that Crest had come out with this toothpaste when I bought it by mistake. You see, I was used to buying the Crest Vivid White, and I didn’t even notice the slight difference in the packaging for the “night” version of this toothpaste. So, …

It’s funny because I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews on this scrub, but it didn’t really pop up in my mind to actually purchase it. The funny part is that for the past few days I’ve been searching for a good scrub, that could exfoliate my skin, …

For awhile I had heard a friend talking about “coconut oil monoglycerides” and how they could help boost the immune system. I heard a lot of pretty out-there claims, that it could kill viruses and bacteria from inside the body without harming the natural flora, that it would prevent …

I like to use an unscented oil sometimes to make my own massage oil blends by adding my choice of essential oils to the mix.
Since recently having some good experience with the Out of Africa brand, which produces exceptional shea butter products and one of the best lip …

Coppertone Sunscreen with insect repellent is one of the best sunscreen lotions for children. This sunscreen lotion will protect your children from getting a horrible case of sunburn, while at the same time this sunscreen prevents children from getting bit from insects such as mosquito’s, gnats and bees. …

My skin tends to become extremely dry especially in cold climatic condition and this state often leaves me looking quite dull and unattractive. For this reason, it becomes important for me to use very good moisture to keep my skin well moisturized. Since there are a flood …

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 …

If you have tired eyes, and are about to go out for a night on the town, you could do a lot worse that buying yourself some Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops.
I recently went away for a weekend in Amsterdam. It was after a long, hard week of …

Kidfixer’s Pediatrics has been my kids’ pediatric office for about four years now. It is operated by John Lepore D.O., Robert Jerome M.D., and Cheryl Robinson A.P.N.
The staff at Kidfixers has always been friendly to me. In the four years I’ve been taking my kids …

I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …

I am reviewing the basic Tampax tampons with the cardboard applicator. These come in a range of absorbencies to suit the different flows throughout your period —“ the Lites, Regular, Super, Super Plus and you can also buy a very handy Tampax Multi Pack with a number of …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

My lips tend to get chapped very often. I use chapstick at least 5 times a day. If your someone who has dry, chapped lips daily, I reccomend using any Blistex product. My personal favorite is the Blistex Medicated Berry Balm.
This product seemed to work the fastest for me. …

I have used several brands of sanitary napkins, including Stayfree, Kotex, and a few store-brands. None have provided the protection, absorption, and comfort of Always Ultra Thin Pads. After years of wearing standard thickness pads and experiencing bunching and leaks, I decided to try the ultra thins. …

Orazyme mouthwash is a product that is supposed to help with dry mouth issues by supplying enzymes. I have used Biotene, a similar product, in the past to treat a dry mouth issue that bothers me off and on. When I ran out of Biotene, I went to …

When I hop around one place to the other, it’s imperative that I stop by a convenience store and grab whatever toiletries I need. I tried Colgate’s wisp mini-toothbrushes but they weren’t so travel-friendly. They’re easy to misplace and it felt like brushing with a cutesy kiddie …

A few days back when I happened to accidentally hit my leg to a table, I hurt myself so badly that for a few moments I just couldn’t move my leg anywhere. The pain was so severe that I almost felt dizzy and giddy that I nearly had to …

Like many women, I have dry, rough skin on my heels that needs to be taken care of before sandal season. Rather than pay a lot of money for a professional pedicure, I prefer to take care of it myself at home. I usually use a regular …

My mother who’s now in her 50’s uses this product as maintenance or as vitamins for her joint pains problems (arthritis) for several months already. She has some mild problems with her joints, she feels aches and she’s not allowed to eat beans and legumes. The doctor recommended Zyflamend …

When my digestive tract was unbalanced, one of the supplements I used to help cleanse it and provide it with probiotics was Nature’s Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanser. The reason I used this fiber cleanser was because it was a powder form and it contained pysillum husk, marshmallow root, probiotics, …

Disoral Mouthwash, a product of Elder Health Care Ltd is a non steroidal ant-inflammatory mouthwash that is known to possess antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is to be used topically and it relieves pain caused due to sore throat, gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
This mouthwash was recommended to me …

I’ve lost track of how many Firm workouts I’ve tried but each time I am amazed at how different they all are. My latest workout from the Firm Parts series, the Standing Legs Workout, requires loads of stamina to get through the 42 minute total length of …

I have been trying to lose weight for most of my life. Various friend and relatives will buy well meaning gifts to assist me in my efforts. This product was one of those well meaning gifts. I got it for a birthday present, and when I first saw it, I …