My optician recommended these drops for me when I came in weeping and sneezing my head off from seasonal pollen allergies. My eyes were like dripping faucets, they were red and swollen and sore and I was miserable! It was everything I could do to keep from rubbing them due …

A few days back, when I woke up one fine morning, I noticed an acute pain in my neck. My neck felt rather stiff that it made quite difficult to even turn it around. It was only later did I realize that the neck pain was caused because I …

I’ve been using dead sea salts and mineral bath additives for ages. It really helps me with relaxing before bed, and also does wonders for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Sometimes a nice mineral soak can be the difference in a good night of sleep versus a night of pain and muscle …

Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …

I have been a user of Walmart’s Equate brand for years, and I have found their health and medical products to be consistently excellent. When I needed an anti inflammatory for night time use, I chose their brand of ibuprofen and diphenhydramine to help me sleep.
The price …

Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …

Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …

Due to the cold climatic conditions, I was down with severe cold and cough. The cold thoroughly seemed to block my nose and throat making me feel highly uncomfortable. I immediately had to take my cough syrup but since I was feeling so uncomfortable even the time taken for …

Last year I found out I was pregnant and was looking for a Obgyn. I was looking through the yellow pages and saw a big ad from Crown Medical Group. So i called them up and made my first appointment with them. When I had went I was really …

I get really painful menstrual cramps with my menstrual cycle, which is why I use Relief Topical Analgesic for Menstrual Cramps. I find this analgesic to be soothing to my cramps and it also works well for relieving my backaches, knee pains, foot pains and hand pains when I …

There are a lot of boxing and kickboxing gyms in California but few are as top of the line as Boxing Works in Hermosa Beach. Boxing works has been in the business of training people for the ring, self-defense, and fitness for several decades now. Whether you are completely …

Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel has prevented me from going out of my mind from poison ivy. Shortly after doing some gardening work and evergreen trimming, I noticed something was not right on my right arm. Lo and behold, I met with a patch of poison ivy, or …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

When I take my nightly hot bath, I am treating myself in more ways than one. I am using products to pamper my skin, provide therapy for my muscles, and relax my mind so I can sleep better. Having fibromyalgia can make one’s life a challenge, so it is good …

I believe in the benefits of health.That is why today I decided to write about some of the products I use.As you have seen from title,the first one is called Biofarm Calcium and Magnesium.I use for some months now,along side Omega-3 Salmon,of which I wrote about some time ago.The …

Over the years, my eyes have grown more and more sensitive. By the end of the day, I am often squinting for one reason or another. They either feel dry, tired, or watery with irritation, or they start to sting. When looking for a solution to …

I had bought the Vick’s Personal Steam Inhaler to help me improve my breathing. I would usually have chronic sinusitis, which made it difficult to breath out of both nostrils. I thought the steam would help clear my nose and make breathing much better.
The operation of this …

Endometrioses runs in our family, I don’t know if it’s hereditary, but all the women in our family suffer from severe menstrual cramps. And in our quest to relieve us of our monthly pains, we have looked far and wide. Honestly, except for the usual medications in the market, …

You know, as I am going through my cabinets to find things to review here, I realize that maybe I am a bit of a germaphobe. When I came across the Safetouch Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves (Non-Sterile variety), and started thinking on all of the things I …

My partner and I give each other massages often. I suffer from fibromyalgia, and these massages are very beneficial for me and help with my muscle symptoms like pain and spasms. I use a variety of massage products like oils and lotions. Some are medicinal, and some are just enjoyable. …

It is embarrassing to admit that I have dandruff but I just cannot hide it when those white flakes are visible on my jet black hair. Imagine my frustration that after enjoying my favorite shampoo and conditioner I still seem to end up with dandruff. As much as I …

There are such a wide variety of body washes on the market, it can be so confusing as it what one to buy. I know that I often find myself in front of the aisle of ages trying to decided which one looks the nicest to buy. Yet, the …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

I fell in love with Lush products after using some of their soaps and bath bombs. After becoming intrigued about this unusual powder product, I finally ordered some of it too. There are very mixed opinions about the fragrance. It seems people really like it, or absolutely hate it. …

Have you ever experienced a torturing back pain? Well, I do it for ages, ergo I strive abstaining ibuprofen or muscle relaxers as much as possible, to evade drowsiness and spare my poor livers. Perhaps you will not believe until you try by yourself, but is easy as pie …

I love the idea of using natural products on my skin. I’ve been looking around and trying different brands of eye cream that reduce puffiness and the “tired eyes” look. I had read that creams and products containing caffeine were really good, so when I saw this one, …

Like most diabetics and fibromyalgia patients and anyone trying to lose weight, I need to keep active. My favorite low impact exercise is walking. There’s a nice little lake I can walk around locally, and this is a great way for me to enjoy the process of exercising. …

Ever had one of those days when you just cant comb your hair properly? Well I have. And I can tell you that it definitely isn’t fun. Most of the time if that happens, I end up wearing a cap of some sort to hide my hair. However, there …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

I have combination skin, and in the summer, I prefer to use a foaming cleanser. I have used a few 100% Pure products before, and I liked most of them. When I saw this product I was interested right away because I happen to love jasmine tea, whether green or …

I found Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars in mixed berry flavor in the health aisle at the grocery store. I was rather interested because they looked pretty good on the package. I trust Kellogg’s foods because I have been using them for a long time and know they usually taste …

I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …

Because I’d already tried a wide variety of strips that you stick to your nose and they don’t even end up sticking or doing what they claim they’ll do (and they just look ugly too), and I’ve tried some dissolvable tablets that worked okay, but not long-term, and I’ve …

I have been cursed with a very fair complexion. Never in my life have I been able to tan. When I was fifteen, I went to a Florida beach with my family, spent fifteen minutes on the sand before heading for the more shady boardwalk to do some shopping, …

I’m very particular about hygiene, especially about my most private parts. I have been a user of a number of feminine washes, especially when I was in my late teens. But for more than 2 years snow, I have become loyal to a particular brand of feminine …

I bought this Burt’s Bees scrub after smelling it in the store and loving the sweet peachy smell.
It has peach stone particles to exfoliate and scrub the face clean, while leaving skin moisturized with coconut oil and glycerin. The product, like most of Burt’s Bees products, has mostly natural ingredients, …

This product is a rather inexpensive hair spray made for adding volume to your hair. It is called weightless, and it does indeed feel pretty light. I have thinning hair and have a need for the least heavy hair products, so that I can retain as much volume as possible.
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I have always been a big fan of this body oil. If you have not been to the body shop for massage oil, you should try it. The oil is scentless at first, until you select which unique scents you would like to add. There are …

Even though my experience using Suave products in the past was not very good, I still decided to try this product since I have had heard so many great things about this particular line. I have natural or chemically free African American hair and I am always looking …

So, I decided the other day that I needed to be more active. That was all good and well until I stepped out the front door fully intending to go for a walk, and it was thirty degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of around seventeen degrees outside! Forget …

During my pregnancy, I experienced having some stretch marks on my thighs. Although I didn’t have any visible stretch marks on my tummy, the stretch marks on my thighs bothered me so much that I tried to look for products to at least minimize its appearance. I read in …

I have used Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo (the regular formula) off and on for years, ever since my mom used it on me as a kid.
The last time I purchased body powder, I chose the Johnson and Johnson’s lavender scented baby powder. I loved the scent …

I tried my first Shiva Rea Daily Energy workout this morning. In the Fire and Water Practice, we did a series of standing poses and arm balancing sequences that constantly evolved throughout the workout. I have to say this new program has a completely different feel than …

When I was planning my wedding, I knew I needed to get on some sort of birth control. I researched a few and got on a hormonal BC like the pill. In about 3 months, I started going a bit crazy. I continued on the BC because I didn’t …

I have heard a lot about the apple cider vinegar diet that I decided to try it. I placed a tablespoon in a half filled glass of water and drink it thirty minutes before every meal. It does not taste that bad compared to other products that dieters came …

Even though I am only 24 years old, I tend to worry about the effects of aging on my skin. I am careful to take certain precautions such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight, but I still have noticed some wrinkles and fine lines mostly originating from …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …

I had been experiencing terrible discomfort in my lower body for the past few months. The pain was felt especially while walking or running and this discomfort had been making my life miserable- that I decided to get some medical help. This is when my physician who after diagnosing …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …