Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …

Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …

After suffering from a few painful ingrown toenails, I realized that the tendency for cutting my toenails in a rounded shape was too tempting for me. I ended up somehow doing this even though I did not intend to, and cutting toenails in a rounded form is often the …

I woke up a little earlier this morning so I could get a longer workout in. Today I decided to crack open my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVD. I am now the proud owner of several titles, and look forward to whatever new challenges she has …

I don’t even know what I was thinking when I bought this E-Z clip bandage from Walgreens. I had pulled something in my leg when I was jogging, and I have no idea why I thought wrapping my calf with a bandage was going to help it at all, …

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 …

I recently tried Kotex Security Regular Absorbency Tampons and they were just okay for me. They were very absorbent and they leaked a small bit. They were easy to use with the plastic applicator and they were comfortable to wear during my period. I just don’t think they are …

Centrum Performance Multi Vitamins have been a great addition to my daily ritual as far as keeping me healthy. I’m a runner and honestly I probably without these vitamins get nearly enough of what I should on a daily basis. Because I certainly need more than the normal person …

I buy this brand of saline solution because it’s cheap. It’s been somewhere around $1.25 at Target for quite some time when other brands are two or even three times as much. Granted, other types of saline solution have special cleaners and other add-ins, and this …

For about $20 for 2 oz this mask is definitely worth the price. I know it sounds a lot and it is but this mask works perfectly. This balances out acne irritated skin. It also contains Balsam Peru which is a natural ant-inflammatory ingredient. This mask is used 2-3 …

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 am officially over forty and looking for ways to prevent signs of aging in my skin. Since I am a big fan of antioxidants, I decided to try the Home Health Goji berry eye cream. I have used a few eye creams and got moderate success, but this one …

I am not a fan of this feminine wash even with its popularity. I’ve used it everyday because the ad says it is very safe to use daily but I’ve developed irritation and infection from using this product. I was overly dry down there and my gynecologist …

If you want to find a Shampoo that smells incredible and keeps your hair looking and smelling incredible all day long then Herbal Essences is definitely the way to go! I have tried many different shampoos over the years and I tell you that out of all of them, …

I take a hot bath every night because it helps with the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use mineral salts for their healing properties, and bath oils and bombs if my skin is dry, especially in the winter. In the summer when my skin is oilier, I like to …

I used to have problems sleeping when my body was tired but my mind just wouldn’t shut up it constantly went over and over things that had happened, things that I had to do etc etc. I was recommended to try a bach flower remedy called white …

I consider myself to be in fairly decent shape, but as we all know it doesn’t hurt to workout a little. So I had been seeing the infomercials for a while and I decided to get Beach Body’s Turbo Jam. At first I just couldn’t really get into it. …

I have tried a couple of the Neutrogena facial sun blocks, and this one is my favorite. I have light skin and burn very easily. I do not want my skin to look old and leathery like the sun bunnies my age are starting to look. (Sorry, sun bunnies, …

I love exfoliating scrubs. Of all the skin care products that I’ve tried and used over the years, no matter how awesome they are, how wonderfully they work, I always work my way back to a nice facial scrub. I like scrubs with little beads in it, that I …

Regularly a rash develops on my elbows. After seeing several Internists and a few Dermatologists, the most definitive diagnosis I have received is that I have dermatitis triggered by various allergens. I have tried to eliminate any product containing scent from touching me, as these products seem …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

I’ve read good reviews about Avon Cellu-Sculpt Anti-cellulite Body Sculpting Treatment and for these I was enticed to buy this for my niece who is fighting against obesity. She has lots of unsightly cellulite on her legs and in other parts of her body and we would not know …

When I was a little girl, my big brother lived in the house with us—“ and he worked on cars. A lot. I remember his Lava soap in the bathroom—“ he used it to get off the oil and grease from his mechanical ventures. I loved to play with …

I like to carry protective covers for toilet seats when I am forced to use public restrooms. I have used a few kinds, and most of them have not really impressed me with their quality. The thing about catching bugs from toilet seats is that you are most likely …

I have had natural or chemically free African American hair for nearly two years. One of the most difficult aspects of having natural hair is figuring out the proper regimen and routine to keep my hair looking great. Although I have not experienced any problems lately with …

After being disappointed with a Firm workout today, I opted to try out my second Jillian Michael’s Biggest Winner workout. Today’s disc was the Shape Up-Backside workout that I found at a local TJ Maxx.
In case you are unfamiliar with the Biggest Winner workouts …

I tried this product because of an article I read that recommended it. It is supposed to help with blood glucose regulation, and I am diabetic. I thought that I could use a good “cleansing” as well, and it is supposed to help eliminate toxins from the body as well …

I haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

I have neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus, and I am also diabetic. In other words, my nerves are fried! While my problems are mild, they can be extremely distracting and painful when they flare up. I have been given neurontin and lyrica, and none of it …

I have always thought that vitamins were a good way to keep my body healthy and energetic. I have always been sort of sluggish and started taking vitamins a few years ago to deal with that problem. Considering that there are multiple forms and brands of vitamins on the …

After trying out some aloe vera juice I found at a Walmart store, I wanted to see if I could find a brand that tasted a little bit better. Before I found the one I stayed with, I tried Lily of the Desert.
Aloe vera is great for my general …

I take a nightly bath to help treat muscle pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For these baths, I use a great variety of products, like bath salts, which have minerals that help to purify and balance the skin and muscles. Since I spend a lot of time in the …

I’ve had unsightly red and dark brown bumps on my skin since I was ten years old. I found out from a visit to a doctor that the term for these bumps is Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition arises from the failure of the upper layer of your skin …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

I take amitriptyline to help me sleep, but I have tried many times to stop using the drug because of its potential for long term side effects. I have a condition called fibromyalgia, and with it comes disordered sleeping. My brain does not stay in the deepest stage of sleep …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

I know that a lot of people all around the world have tried plenty of vitamins, but in my opinion there is one vitamin in particular in the market right now that has been around ever since the day that I was born, and that is the Flintstone Vitamins. …

I received a bottle of Handi-Bac coconut-lime-verbena fragranced antibacterial foam as a stocking stuffer one Christmas.
It’s made by Bath and Body Works, one of my favorite companies for skin care products. I always like to keep an antibacterial around for when I am out and about and might need …

When my sister gifted me this product called Oriflame coconut and rice milk nourishing hair mask, I just seem to love everything about it. The fact that I truly believe that the properties present in a “coconut” can truly work wonders for my hair, receiving a hair mask made …

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 …

I am a person who has a good amount of acne (not in a good way) and I also have the ability to grow a lot of hair in a short amount of time. It seems like my hair grows so rapidly that it will start to grow back …

A friend of mine kept telling me about the benefits of SkinFix Body Repair Paste, and after awhile I just had to try the product for myself. I couldn’t believe that one cream or paste could do so much; but my friend insisted that now in their home, this …

What made me try the product:
My husband and I are freak when it comes to cleaning our hands before eating. We just cannot eat without doing so. It is good if there is always water and soap around, but it is not always the case especially in …

Acne can be a pain. It does not matter if you are a teenage or an adult, no one wants to have blemishes. My personal experience is that I could spend thousands of dollars trying out products just to find one that really works for me. Either they work, …

There are times when I can sleep early and that is very rare. After looking online about the pros and cons of using melatonin as a sleeping aid, I decided that occasionally, it’s well worth the risk. So I decided to try it. However, it’s hard to find melatonin …

I have had problems with my urinary tract ever since I was a little girl. It seems to be an ongoing battle, and I have found myself in the emergency room too many times. Since I don’t like to imagine my kidneys shutting down one day, I try to …

I loved the feel of a Hempz lotion I once had, and so when I needed a leave in conditioner and detangler I decided to try this one. I had foolishly assumed that it would carry the same sent as the lotion had, but it did not. I did not …

I have lived in Arizona since birth. I have been to a number off the valley’s hospital emergency room’s over this time. I also had my children at Valley hospitals so I have seen some good ones and a few not so good ones. Gilbert Mercy Hospital opened its …

My nails are in bad shape. I’m not one to go get a pedicure every month, or even every year, but I started to contemplate when I noticed that my toe nails were turning colors. During the summer months at work, we’re allowed to wear sandals, which was a …

My introduction to Giovanni’s hazelnut vanilla body wash came from the fact that I loved an older Bath and Body Works fragrance called toasted hazelnut. It came out about a decade ago, and now it is extremely difficult to find. They don’t actually make it anymore, but sometimes you can …