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 …

To save money, I color my hair at home, and also color my mother’s hair. I could remember when I used to have it done at the salon though—“ and they always put rolled cotton around my forehead and behind my ears so that the color would not drip onto …

Slim-Fast shakes truly are a way to help you lose weight in my honest opinion. I have been drinking them during lunchtime every day for about three months now and I have lost almost 60 pounds so far, I also exercise at home using my elliptical to help …

Have you ever lost your glasses and didn’t have other glasses to find the first pair? It happens. It’s happened to me several times, especially at night, and that’s why my mom thought this product was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. (Actually, sliced bread is not so …

Being a child who was very apt to catch any cold or flu that came her way, and suffered from several different allergies on top of all that, my mother was always worrying about my health. Some time, later on in my childhood, she discovered Lysol’s disinfectant spray and …

One of the healing ointments I keep in my first aid kit is Boiron Calendula Ointment. The reason why is because it made from natural healing ingredients that help treat cuts, dry skin, burns and insect bites well. I even find it useful to use on cracked heels that …

The As Seen On TV inversion table is a fair product. It says it helps back problems are it is quite effective. Basically what it does is turns you upside down. As you raise your arms, you slowly tip backwards. I figure it’s all about balancing. You must adjust …

When I got poison ivy for the first time in my life while visiting my best friend for a week, she gave me some powder packets that you dissolve in water for a compress or soak, and sent some home with me, but I found them to be a …

I have a baby nephew who I absolutely adore. Because his skin is very sensitive to most cosmetic products (including those specially formulated for babies), I tend to be very particular about the products that I purchase to use on his skin. I also have the added …

After a prolonged illness last month, I noticed that my skin had become extremely dry and dull. My skin seemed to have lost all the essential moisture and looked just cracked and chipped. But my lips seemed to be the most affected due this dryness. What made their condition …

A few days back, due to severe cold symptoms, I had been experiencing nasal congestion and this made me highly uncomfortable. Since I wasn’t able to breathe properly through my nose, I tried breathing with my mouth which sometimes resulted in me snoring all through the night, thus posing …

I’ve noticed that since I am now 40, I have more problems with bags under my eyes if I stay up too late or stay on the computer too long. I also get puffiness around the time for my menstrual period now. I am not happy about this! …

I bought the Medela Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump Model #67272 for under a hundred dollars at Babies R Us. At first look it is clearly not a high end pump but does not look inferior either. It came with some additional parts like extra diaphragm etc., but I …

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 …

Right now I am in the process of changing jobs, and I always try to do my best to make a positive impression during job interviews. Although I try to take good care of my teeth, lately I have noticed that they are not as white as I …

Toothpaste are like candies, they come in various flavors. One of the things I anticipate most when I do my grocery shopping is to see a new flavor on the shelves. Close Up has always manufactures great flavors and one of those that they have released is “Fire Freeze”. The …

I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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When I ran out of moleskin and needed something to cushion the rough spots on a new pair of sandals, I gave this product a try. Rather than having to cut and re-cut from a sheet of moleskin, this soft foam product comes out in strips, and you press a …

When I stopped by Dollar Tree to pick up a few things, I found two Softsoap products that I was interested in. I needed something to refill my hand soap dispenser in the bathroom, and I was tired of the rather strong tea-based fragrance that I had been using. …

My husband has over-exercised himself I think. He has been jogging in the morning for one hour and even playing basketball at night. Aside from this he is also regularly working out in our mini gym. Well I told him already that exercising is not tiring up oneself and …

The weather where I live has been very hot lately. A few weeks ago I attended a childhood friend’s birthday party that was held at a local park. Although I took the precaution of applying sunscreen prior to the event, I still ended up becoming moderately sunburn …

I’m all for having a clean mouth but the one thing I don’t like is for my mouth to burn. I have a really sensitive mouth so using just any old product isn’t good for me. I have trouble using certain things like Oasis mouth wash. I had tried …

I’ve officially assigned this item as my office sanitizer, together with the usual amount of things I stuff inside my bag in and out of work. I carry plenty of disposable rubbish, but this Skin Protec hand sanitizer disguises itself more like a fashion accessory that you can …

I’ve tried a few eye creams on the market, trying to freshen up my tired, aging eyes, which now have fine wrinkles and sometimes puffiness in the morning. If your eyes are the windows to your soul, my soul must be exhausted!
I saw this product on the …

I was so happy with Neutrogena’s spf 90 facial sun protection, that I thought this would be the perfect accompaniment for the rest of my body. I have very fair skin that blisters easily, and I also have a cloud hanging over my head medically—“ for years it has been …

I was born with not so thick hair and to date that has been my concern. I’ve actually used so many different kinds of ways and means to have it thickened but so far I’ve not really satisfied. I also have used so many hair thickening products and …

I have tried several methods of birth control (various pills and shots), and Marvelon is the one I have settled on, for a variety of reasons. They are easy to take, as are most birth control pills, but the main advantage for me is that there seem to be …

It is very true that fiber can help you reduce weight and it also helps you to have a healthy digestive system. I am a health conscious person inside and out and I take care of my body. Not only do I apply moisturizers to make myself look good, …

I recently found a wonderful site that sells eight ounce bath fizzies in over forty varieties, and I have been ordering them like crazy. Since I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I use more bath products than anyone I know, and this site …

I tried this mouth wash because I am on the lookout for a more natural, healthy mouthwash that doesn’t ‘taste natural’. Most of the more healthy options seem to taste bad, and just don’t seem worth it to me. But I do want to try to be …

I wanted to share my experience of having a mammogram at Baptist Women’s Health Center in Memphis, TN to encourage women in the area to use this Center for their best health needs. I have just come home from having my mammogram done, and couldn’t be happier with the …

So occasionally I’ve been know to use baby care products on my own skin. I watched my godchildren quite often as they were growing up and had my own medicine cabinet full of baby supplies because they were over here all the time, and there were a few product …

I love to wear colored and also disposable contact lenses, and I change brands once a while, just to have a feel of what different types of brands are like. There’s this latest brand that was on a promotion that I received a flyer from, and it is …

I tend to get extremely dry skin in the winters. As a result, I have found that the cheapest and easiest way to treat my arms and legs is to buy oranges. If you place the skins of any citris fruit in a bath, it will work …

Have ever felt so exhausted and feel that your skin condition is getting worse day by day? This must be one of the many symptoms of toxic buildup in your body. I experienced this too.. I seek for a doctor and ask him on how to treat my
skin. I …

I have fibromyalgia and have tried pretty much any pain relief cream and gel I can find to try. Most of them are decent, and a few are unusual. The Nature’s herb Boswellin cream is a little different because it uses two methods of relief. It contains both capsaicin, and …

Brushing your teeth is a fundamental health habit. We learned that since we were kids. In my case, I always do it every after eating. I always brush after eating because I easily develop infection brought by my tonsils. Before I was hospitalized because my tonsils were infected. Whenever I …

I have used Oral B electric toothbrushes before as m hygienist reccomende them to me, but when my last one died i decided to push the boat out and buy the Oral B triumph. I saw it on offer for £60 (instead of £120) .
It is fab and has …

I have been using various kinds of dental floss for years, and really liked the stretchy kind that was fluffy when the tension was loose and then thinner when tight. I felt this cleaned the best of any kind of floss I used. My problem was always the inconvenience of …

I take medications that sometimes cause me to have chronic nausea. I never know exactly when it is going to affect me, which can be pretty inconvenient.
In the past, I have tried taking anti nausea drugs but found them to have side effects I did not want, …

Everyone likes minty fresh breath and that includes me. When I went to the grocery store, I wanted to find a mouthwash that would give me exactly what I was looking for with nothing that I wasn’t. I just wanted something that would help get my breath fresh again …

I heard about this lotion from a friend who uses Bare Minerals. She said it is the best makeup base ever and leaves your skin so smooth and healthy. I thought it was a bit expensive, but I really did like what I read about it and I wanted …

I have always been a great fan of aromatherapy products. So when I came across these Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers —“ I found it to be real novel product and wished to posses one for myself. This heatable lavender scented Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers were specially designed to rejuvenate tired and …

I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …

Since I do not like to use the strong mint flavors in most adult oral care products, I tend to gravitate towards fruity flavors when I can. Although most alcohol free mouthwashes are ok, and do not have the strong mint burn, sometimes I like the variety of a fruit …

I recently came into the possession of an adjustable dumbbell weight set called the SportBlock. I have to say, this is one of the most useful and best dumbbells I’ve owned in a while. Not only is it extremely convenient to use (definitely more convenient than traditional dumbbells), but …

During the winter months my family tends to get colds, sour throats and coughs more often than not. Even though we live in Florida, we do still get cold weather and often times we get weather that is cold one day and in the eighties the next. After a …

Sea and Ski is a suncreen that has been around for years. It is a suntan lotiion that I bought at Big Lots last year and it has served me well. This is really good at keeping your skin hydrated and is something that I use when I …

I used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …