My great grandmother has had problems getting around for a while now. She lives in a two story home and has not been able to walk up the stairs for years. The family has always tried to take care of her. We would rotate days. …

With my achy muscles, bones, and joints, I use a lot of creams, gels, and pads to relieve some of the pain, but I have always wanted an ice bag, the kind that has the fabric exterior and the interior that can be filled with ice. I finally …

When I took up first power walking, and then jogging, I wanted a pedometer to record how many steps I took and possibly would measure the amount of calories I burn. I had a few health problems that I was trying to alleviate with exercise and diet, so …

All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …

A few days back, when I happen to accidentally slip off the stairs and found myself landing on the floor with great force, I realized that I had sprained my ankle rather severely. The pain I witnessed at that point of time was indeed so intense that I was …

When I developed carpal tunnel syndrome, along with cubital tunnel syndrome and tendonitis that I had developed a year before, my hand was a mess. Having fibromyalgia as well, it intensified the symptoms, and I eventually had so much burning and pain that I was forced to stop using the …

I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …

I just have to share my opinion about this spa.
I newer was a spa person, and was going there only if I was invited to the girl’s day out or received a gift certificate for a spa. At the end of last year I heard about new Escape Away …

With two teenage boys in the house who like to think of themselves as the next Tony Hawk or dirt bike officianado, I am almost always in constant need of having first aid supplies on hand at a moment’s notice. Just a few weeks ago, my youngest son, who …

On the whole, I consider myself as extremely lucky when it comes to trying out a lesser known, or as most would term it, Generic brands. Of course I do love my pricey name brands, but times aren’t really great as far as finances go right at the moment …

I gave this product a try after hearing about the line on a television program. All of the products are made with the potent antioxidants found in grape seed. I was a little shocked when I received the product and actually read the ingredients. While I was expecting to …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

There are plenty of brands of sanitary pads to choose from the market. One of these is Sisters Sanitary Napkin Silk Floss Night with Wings. This sanitary pad is available in two variants. One is for day use and the other one is for night use. You can also …

Nuetrogena came out with a new acne line, Skin iD. Nuetrogena has created a test to find your personal regimen consisting of three different products. I recently tried these products and at first was leery because i have had allot of problems with acne products, wither their to drying …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

Recently a friend of mine treated me to a French manicure at her favorite salon. While I enjoyed the treatment, I was somewhat embarrassed by the terrible condition of my nails after my old polish was removed.
Apparently after years of wearing dark polish, my …

I realize it is a bit childish but I have always had somewhat of an issue with brushing my teeth due to the taste and texture of toothpaste. I doubt anyone is as specific about this as I am, but I do not like either gel nor paste a …

The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …

A friend of mine gave me a pair of magnetic soles to put in my shoes, her theory being that the magnetic field would be helpful for my health problems. I’m sensitive enough that I definitely noticed that the soles had a unique feel to them, a kind …

When we ran out of toothpaste this time we picked this one up because we were looking to try something new and different. I think the toothpaste was reasonably priced and the packaging is very attractive(I like the color orange..lol). We buy Crest toothpaste because it’s been around …

In the winter I like to get out and hike and walk a lot which generally keeps me in shape. That said, I noticed some of the skin on the insides of my upper arms and around the top of my thighs was still lose despite all the exercise …

Awhile back I was on this tooth-whitening craze, and I was trying to use a number of popular teeth whitening products to achieve that perfect Hollywood smile. So while I was browsing my Wal-Mart one day, I noticed a Listerine product that I’ve never noticed before. It was in …

I have been struggling with weight problems for years. Any program that I have tried has been to some extent positive, but not to any great measure. Probably the best of them is weight Watchers. I wanted to learn about what I was eating and the …

I decided to replace my back scrubber loofah with this braided pouf-like scrubber. There are some definite pros and cons with the item.
On the “pro” side, it is inexpensive. It does not mildew easily—“ it drains really well if you hang it, and since the width of it …

For years I struggled with quitting smoking, it seems at times a battle still far from won. Having always considering myself pretty strong-willed, I wondered why when I needed will power the most; did it suddenly abandon me for the lure of a mentholated puff.
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I would not recommend the Atkins diet. When I went on the diet, I ended up gaining more than I loss. At first I was really committed to follow the diet, and was really sold on it. But I lost very little. I had some friends who …

I’ve tried a lot of masks over the years but usually they involve a very clay-like substance that you put on, let dry, and then add water to to work it back into a paste before rinsing it off. I’ve never once tried a peel off mask and was …

I hate this product because it never did give me any benefit from a deodorant that I wanted. I bought the product because I was thinking that the “Extra Whitening” part would offer so much more whitening effect than any product considering that it is also from Nivea. …

Vitacost.com is a website that offers a variety of discounted products like vitamins, supplements, natural remedies, homeopathy, pet vitamins, and more. I usually go there for homeopathic remedies by Hyland’s. When I needed Hyland’s earache tablets, I drove to 3 pharmacies and looked all over the Internet. Pharmacies did …

Do you worry about your hygiene? Cause for me I really do. I guess I am a little OCD about it. I used to spend half in hour in the bathroom alone just to care for my mouth. I would brush my teeth for 5 minutes, floss for 10 …

I’ve used Breathe Right Strips in the past, but haven’t always been that impressed with them. If I don’t prop myself up on a bunch of pillows in the middle of the night then I’ll almost always end up snoring, almost like I’m trying to swallow my own tongue …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

The Garnea eye roller is a new invention by this company and it has been advertised all over the TV for some time now. I went to Walmart and asked for this product and the lady looked for some time and could not find it. She informed me that …

I have written many reviews on Dove products because I buy them regularly and usually love all of them. I have found one now that I love even more than the rest.
This cherry/almond scented body wash is one of the most luxurious products of its kind that …

I love the Buf Puff Facial Sponge. I have been using the Buf Puff Facial Sponge for many years. I have also tried imitations that were more expensive, thinking that they were going to work better than the original Buf Puff. Nothing works like the original. …

I purchased the Botanics Energizing Shower Gel from my local Marks and Spencer store. I had previously tried this shower gel as I had a free sample of it in the mail and when I used the sample, I was quite impressed. In fact I must have …

I bought this toothbrush after seeing it on sale in a weekly ad paper. I have been using the Spin-brush and battery run disposable brushes for years, but I thought I would finally bite the bullet and try a rechargeable one. This one doesn’t take up much room, which was …

I’ve been straightening my hair daily for nearly 3 years, and I’ve always had very thick hair. I started getting concerned with the effect ultra-high heat from straighteners would have on my hair, especially since I rarely protect my hair with sprays. I noticed my hair was not as …

Due to long hours of work in the office —“ my back problem never seem to be healed completely at all. I would have to keep treating it and though I did get relief from the pain (though only for a few days) —“ the back ache would reappear …

I recently tried a few of the Philosophy shower gels and was pleased so I wanted to try some other scents. Although they are expensive, I love the way they have such rich fragrance. They lather beautifully and last a long time, and normally the scent stays on your …

Carefree Breathable Extra Absorbent Panty Liners have always been my everyday partner for a very long time already. It’s something that helps me feel comfortable and clean. As a woman, it’s one of our necessity to always feel protected. Not only that, it always feel good when you feel …

There are some products out there that really do taste terrible but work, like that ad for a cough medicine that is on television. Listerine Oral Care Strips is one of these products; it actually tastes so bad that I almost threw up when I first tried them, but …

I have become a big fan of Me! products for the bath. I love their bath bombs and use them frequently. My partner took notice and ordered a nice surprise for me—“ the Me! Bath Shower Sherbet Sugar Scrub. The scent was “Land of Milk and Honey” because …

I am a person who loves to collect as many basketball sneakers as I can possibly afford so that I am always in fashion and always have a nice paid of sneakers that people will notice when I am wearing them in public. Also, I am a collector because …

I had a painful experience with an enthusiastic dental hygienist in the late 1980s. Since then I’ve been an extreme teeth flosser (ETF). In fact on two separate occasions while having my teeth cleaned since the previous hygienic torture my dentist has cautioned me not to floss so vigorously …

My baby had terrible rashes that started when he was only three weeks old. My little one would always cry and was fussy all through out the day. We had him checked by his pedia and the pedia concluded that the fussiness and the crying were brought …

Focus Dailies Contact Lens is by CIBA Vision and being short-sighted I need to wear lens that are really trouble free for me. Hence I bought this less than a hundred bucks and it is actually an everyday disposable contact lens. When I wear, I have this nice …

A few weeks back when I happened to attend my cousin’s wedding, something really terrible happened to me. As I was getting ready for the reception, to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring in compact powder, without which my make- up felt just incomplete. At …

ok.. so you are asking, what is this stuff?
well, its called tahitian noni dietary supplement. It’s a juice in this really unusual green bottle. It’s made of 100% juice from the noni plant that grows in polenesia. Noni Juice makes no claims other than being a great health supplement. …

I’ve always been the stay-home mom, or the work-behind-a-desk employee, but when, after seven years, I decided to enter the workforce again out of financial necessity, the only job I could find was a more physically demanding retail position that had me up and down ladders and lifting forty …