Alcohol Swabs is something that I have had to use a lot recently. I have started to use alcohol to keep areas where I shave clean and keep hear from going back into the pores and clogging it. Though a bottle of alcohol is very inexpensive, I don’t like …

Australian sea kelp is the star in this convenient Aussie product. Although I usually use a rinse out conditioner when I shampoo, I like to have some leave in type on hand too, in case I have a need for freshening up the hair after a humid day, or get …

Who likes to workout? Who wants to put themselves in a healthier state of mind? These are all the questions that I asked myself when it came to the type of work out machine I wanted to get. It all started with me wanting to by something for my …

The planet fitness in Leominster is a pretty crappy gym to go to and there are many better ones in the general area that I could have gone to. This gym really needs a pretty good facelift to make it a whole lot better. First off this Planet fitness …

My son has an annoying habit of biting his fingernails, which likely caused an infection in his finger. I took him to the doctor, who prescribed an antibiotic. He urged me to spend the extra few bucks to have the medicine flavored with a product called FLAVORx. …

Since I am a person with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), I use all products that have no fragrance or chemicals in them for my personal hygiene and cleaning products for my home.
Today, I would like to tell you about the “Free and Clear” hair and body products that I …

I have been shaving my legs since I was very young, and for most of my life, I just used soap. Eventually, I discovered shave creams and gels, like the ladies’ nicely fragranced ones by Gillette. More recently, I started trying out some of the natural products, giving myself a …

One year, when the pollen was on the offense, I developed a terrible case of post nasal drip that was driving me nuts. It was actually making me feel nauseous, and it just would not stop. Allergy medicine was helping some, but not eliminating the problem, so I asked at …

I am one of those people whose skin can become very dry or very oily at times, that it becomes rather difficult to say what exactly my skin type is. With the same problem applying to my hair too- it sometimes becomes very difficult for me treat both dry …

When I was reading about what cleansers are good for combination skin, this one came up, and a person with skin issues very similar to mine seemed to have found a lot of success using it. I have dry skin in the winter, and have to use a cream based …

The top portion of my hair is straight enough on its own to wear a straightened style without much work, but the ends are a frizzy nightmare. I was interested in this product because of the claim that it would help keep your hair straight for three days. A “semi-permanent” …

When I suffered a severe case of food poisoning, from which a month long ordeal of nausea and lack of appetite plagued me, my partner and family were doing anything and everything to try and get me to eat.
Even the softest and blandest of foods turned my stomach. I …

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening is touted as preventing cavities, gingivitis, and plague while helping to remove and prevent stains. After the last toothpaste I used, this was a pleasant and happy experience (the last one had something about it that set off my gag reflexes big time).
Colgate Total …

I sit down in an office typing at my desktop for almost 9 hours a day and the work has started to show itself in my back pains. I used to never walk around with slouched shoulders, now it hurts to stand up straight, it’s devastating to me. My …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

If you have ever been unlucky enough to suffer from a hand injury then you know that it is very difficult to make progress with the way that your bones heel and this transition from having a broken or damaged hand into being able to help something is one …

I have thinning hair, and after learning that some of the chemicals used in mainstream hair products can contribute to scalp problems and thinning hair, I decided to try out some of the natural ones. I tried Kiss My Face first, since I had recently really liked one of their …

I have been to many eye exam places and some were bad and some were good but the City Opticians over in Springfield was actually a very good experience and I have no complaints about them at all, not one single complaint and this place left me very happy …

There are very few things in life that I love as much as swimming and it is with deep regret that I have only gone once this entire summer due to the fact that our local pool is always filled with screaming kids that probably do their business in the …

I was over a friends house and I needed some body lotions for my dry itchy skin. My friend had some J.R. Watkins Lavender Hand & Body Lotion and I used it. I must say I fell in love with and went out and got some for myself. It …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …

Condoms are well known these days and are very helpful in lot many ways. My first child is just nine months old and I am also a workingwoman, so I don’t want to conceive so early. But I am also afraid of the side effects of contraceptive pills and …

I took PrenaVite prenatal vitamins during my second and third pregnancies to supplement the nutrients that my body needed. My OBGYN prescribed prenatal pills and this brand was the only one approved by my insurance. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the pills, I was disappointed …

I have very fair skin, and in the summer, I have very oily fair skin. I have to use strong sun block products, which are often heavy and greasy, and can cause me to break out. Never going outside is not an option for me, so I deal with …

I’ve used Vicks Vapor Rub products in the past, and found that they work somewhat for the most part, but they always leave a very greasy feeling on my skin that lasts all day long, and it’s usually too strong a scent to apply it and then go about …

This face wash comes in a pink clear plastic tube. It is a 4.2 fl. oz. bottle with a white cap.
I like the way this wash feels on my skin. I only need to use a little bit to get a good foaming action going. It feels so soft …

I love fine bath products and creams. One romantic gift that I received on our anniversary was a jar of this decadently rich Italian body cream from Tocca. The glass jar was presented in a lovely round cream colored box with gold trim, and the smell was amazing. One …

I have been facing the problem of dandruff right from my teenage years. The presence of dandruff not only makes me feel uncomfortable (due to constant itching), but also contributes to hair loss. Thus, using an anti dandruff product time and again has become vital to help keep my …

I have been looking for the right skin toner because I have tried a few products available but they just left my skin dry, itchy or irritated. So I tried this product from Nivea, thinking that it might fail as well. But I was actually surprised to find that …

Supradyn Activo is a product that you can find in pharmacies, and that contains vitamines, minerals and Coenzime Q10.
I bought this product when I was under a big stress due to exams, and my brain and body needed a lot of energy. At that time I went to the …

My first purchase of jojoba oil was from NOW foods brand, and while I did get some good use from it, I was not pleased with the way it smelled. There was a light, unpleasant hint of odor to it which was hard to describe. I was never sure if …

Now holidays just ended and I think one good thing to treat yourself before coming back to the daily routine of work and the hardship of everyday housework is to pamper yourself a little and give it a more refreshing and revitalizing energy. One best way is going to …

First, I’ll say that after 41 years of riding the roller coaster of life, and in dire need of relaxation and a little tranquility to help lower the raising digits of my blood pressure, I’ve decided to explore meditation and Feng Shui.
One of the first things I …

As a child I can remember that one of the ads that I had always seen on TV was the one for Lippman nail hardener which said that it was the best and most effective way to grow your nails for people who had trouble growing their nails because …

I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil, and I use it in a great variety of products. I also use the pure essential oil for my own blends, or for adding into products that need a little extra boost. I love the smell, feel and efficacy …

Certain Dry has changed my life . For years now I have had an excessive sweating problem . I could be just sitting at home with friends , and I would look down and my shirt would be soaked underneath the arms . It was so humiliating .
One day …

I purchased Colgate Optic Toothpaste because the commercials and claims were too good to pass up. I wanted to see for myself if the toothpaste could whiten my teeth in seven days, a claim made by Colgate on the packaging and in advertisements. For a little over three dollars, …

PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …

Sometimes a fragrance has the power to take you back in time. When I was a little girl, I remember this Vitabath Spring Green sitting in our shower at home, and I used to love to use it. The smell is so amazingly fresh and energizing. It …

Herbalife products are made from natural ingredients, which is the primary attraction to switch these products. I noticed a difference in the way my body felt within a few days after trying products like the vitamins and other supplements. I experienced more energy and particularly my eyesight seemed clearer. …

For a value priced body wash, it is hard to beat Suave brand. I have used a lot of their products, both in body and hair care, and have found that they have very high standards of quality, much better than most of their “discount brand”peers. When Suave makes …

I think I mentioned in another review that I am trying to get myself back in shape (and lose about 20 pounds in the process) and, rather than spending money on a gym, I am unburying some of the exercise equipment that we have purchased in the past.
One of …

I purchased the Golds Gym Ab Roller with Pro Assist Spring on January 22nd. I had heard that the Ab Roller was hard to assemble from a review on the Wal Mart site. The reviewer failed to mention what about it was hard to assemble. I will tell you …

This is one of the worst diets I have ever tried. It is very similar to the ever popular Atkins diet. Basically the philosophy of this diet is that carbohydrates are bad and protein is good. The difference between the South Beach Diet and Atkins are that South Beach …

I really hate that I can say I’ve tried as many allergy tablets and nasal sprays as I have tried, but at least I’m now putting it to good use and writing these reviews on them so others can be a little more informed before they spend their money. …

I’m always trying to loose weight, always trying new diets, diet pills, exercice devices and dvds. A month ago, I’d been on the same diet for 2 months, but the loss was slowing down, I felt bloated and was constipated. As a big diet pop and artifical sweeteners fan, …

It is rare to find a workout that is both challenging for most people and something that people of all ages can do. This workout qualifies as both. I have owned several Tae Bo tapes and DVDs (most of which have never been opened) and earlier this …

When I recently made a concerted effort to switch to more natural hair products, one thing I needed in the arsenal was a frizz control serum. I have combination hair. The top of my hair is fairly healthy, but thinning. (The thinning is the reason I switched to more …

I am diabetic and like to take my own A1C tests at home sometimes so I can avoid the doctor visit. I have used several brands, and the last one I purchased was the Appraise brand, which is read by Heritage Labs. The kit is pretty much like any other …

The Oregon Mint Snuff Company has developed a product that is very helpful to those looking to break a niccotine addiction. They have created five different flavors of Oregon Mint Snuff that can be used as an alternative to chewing tobacco. From what I understand it has …