I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

I was broke one week and instead of buying new blades for my regular razor, I decided to buy a pack of disposable razors just to tide me over until the end of the month. I was in my local discount store and decided to buy a 4 pack …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint flavors in most commercial toothpastes, so I usually end up using kid’s flavors, or natural products that offer milder flavors. This allows me to brush more comfortably, so that I end up brushing longer. I have tried a lot of different brands …

I have a problem using the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes in the mainstream market. The mint flavors are too strong, and burn my mouth and tongue to the point that I am so uncomfortable, I will stop brushing too soon. Obviously this is not good …

I paid about $12 including sales taxes for this product. At the time, I found the price to be expensive. However, the fact that I suffer from severe allergies made me second guess my initial doubts about purchasing these wipes. The main reason that I decided …

I decided to try the product, Cortiban Ultra from Boulder Labs, as a trial offer through a service I use which pays to test products and services. I figured it was just another diet pill and I probably wouldn’t benefit from it, as others have failed me in the …

This Safe 4 Hours product is really nice and I think one of the more superior products for treating cuts and keeping your skin clean and protected from dirt and grime. I find it very effective for my kids who are still young enough to want to dig in …

A liquid supplement I take on a daily bases to help keep my immune system strong and me free from illnesses is the Dr. Dunner Sambu Guard Syrup. The syrup comes in a six fluid ounce glass bottle, which I like because I don’t have to worry about the …

For us, buying and using condoms is not a frustrating adventure any more, thank God. Of course, only after we went through daunting and confusing experience of testing and checking among copious variety of condoms attainable. We rather skip bitter memories of motley occurrences from dulled sensation and broken …

I call this ” the Amazing Ostrich Oil’. As soon as you apply locally on the affected sites, you can feel the difference. Minor ailments such as itchiness due to insects bites, minor cut and scratches…all can be take care off. My 5 years old daughter used to scratch …

I’ve been trying out various eye treatments to find the right one for me and my slightly puffy, tired eyes. After several creams turned out to be way too heavy and some even created pimples, I thought a gel formula might be a better option. This gel formula …

When I first use this petroleum jelly, I think it is too oily. I applied it to my cracked lips and my lips seem unable to absorb it.
About ten minutes after application, I start to feel that my lips had softened. I used tissue to …

I was introduced to papaya enzyme by a friend who had weaned herself off of all antacids after a daily battle with heartburn and indigestion lasting several years. I have chronic GERD and a hiatal hernia, so I am trapped into taking proton pump inhibitors daily. However, sometimes they …

I was looking for a locally available alcohol free mouthwash to save some money. I am already using an imported brand but to be more economical I tried looking for one locally and I’m glad I found one. The name is OraCare. But I did not buy it …

I’m sure that we have all heard of Hall’s Cough Drops; those cherry flavored, menthol cough drops do work quite well. But just like anything else that a ‘name-brand’ company puts on the market, most of what we pay for is the name. That’s not to say that the …

One important thing that we should not skip for our diet is to have green leafy vegetables every meal. This is the fastest homemade source of fiber. According to science, the benefits of eating green leafy vegetables allows you to have regular bowel movement. This is true. I myself …

I’ve tried a few different kinds of the muscle pain relief creams and stuff. Usually I’ll buy one, use it for a couple days while a sore muscle recuperates, and then I’ll end up having to toss it, because it seems like it goes bad or loses its effectiveness …

I bought this blood pressure monitor to take with me when I travel, and also to keep track of my blood pressure when I was given a new medication. This is small and easy to take in your purse, or even a small waist pack, so I could actually take …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

I recently made an impulse purchase from the catalogue of a Weider Single Station Multigym at a price tag of 200 British Piund Sterling. An impulse buy expecially, as i have no job to recount those funds! However, this is one buy, and the FIRST May i add, that …

Ironically, I bought this product because I was due to go on a date, and my lips were chapped. I laughed out loud at the name of the product, which although unusual, is not at all unusual for Philosophy. Although pricey, their products are generally excellent—“ so because I was …

I use liquid soaps at the church office where I volunteer, and since I am the one there most of the time, I choose which soaps to bring in. When I was out with the flu for a couple of weeks, I came back to find that I had …

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 …

After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …

ACT Restoring Mouthwash is an absolute must for people that want to avoid those dreadful cavities, and who doesn’t? This is a powerful fluoride rinse product that is the number one recommended brand by dentists. As I said, it’s powerful - it contains the highest amount of fluoride that’s …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

I’m not a fan of liniments. Liniments are messy to work with, they sting, and could smell unpleasant. Alternatively, I like Salonpas patches. But the patches are expensive to use very often. What could change my attitude towards liniments? I veered to this special …

I have always had the problem of wet hair for the past couple of years. Leaving my hair wet for an extended period of time always left me sneezing or having a severe headache. No matter how hard I tried wiping the excess water off my hair with my …

As a women we should maintain the normal flora or PH of our vagina. I am using feminine wash for many years but the old feminine wash made me irritable and feeling dry all the time. I switch to lactacyd (lactoserum lactic acid) just last year. This feminine wash …

I began taking calcium and magnesium supplements because of heart palpitations. Most people are deficient in magnesium, and it can be very beneficial to other conditions besides palpitations—“ it is essential for bone health, as most people know, but it is also recommended for anxiety, diabetes, and many nerve disorders.
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The other day I was surprised with the arrival of my period early on in the day during work. Obviously this is quite a big mess when you did not expect it, not only because of the fun addition of cramps to my workday but also because I did …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

I do not have a baby, but I bought this product for myself. I like to use a powder in the summer when I tend to have oilier skin and sweat more.
I don’t like to use talc based powders, as talc is not healthy and has been linked to all …

Several years ago, while at the dermatologist office, the dermatologist gave me a list of soaps that I could use that would be better for my skin. I have sensitive skin and deal with eczema. On that list was Cetaphil.
Cetaphil makes many different products. …

Pain relievers have become an integral part of my life. I am suffering from arthritis which sometimes sends me in deep pain. I have personal experience of an array of pain relievers —“ tablets and other stuffs.
I have used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll for quite a few times. Though …

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, …

After talking with a friend about how horrible my experience with waxing my legs had been, I was encouraged to try “sugar waxing” and this product was recommended to me. This is a totally different kind of wax, sugar based “honey” but basically works the same way. I was …

I recently purchased Ultra Strength Bengay. If you don’t know, it’s a pain relief cream. I purchased it because I get very sore easily from working out and I have been working out a lot lately. Backaches and leg soreness have really been bothering me so I picked this …

Hair is a girl’s crowning glory. The ideal hair for women should be long. When the hair is long, the women look beautiful and appealing. However, if it is long but dull and frizzy it looks appalling. I, too, is having problem on making my hair grows healthy. It …

I love Burberry Classic for women, and when I saw this deodorant spray in the same scent I was willing to pay anything to get some. I love when my perfume and other products match. Usually, I have an unscented Secret deodorant stick that I wear when I wear a …

Have you ever heard Cresta brand for Ear Thermometer? I bought this thermometer when my first daughter was just one month old. We needed to buy ear thermometer to put it in the house. Just in case, we need it for our baby, we know what to use to …

I tried this product out when I had to suffer through the embarrassment of a dog getting into our trash and covering our entire front lawn with used feminine products. This is not how you want your neighbors to get to know you better.
I wasn’t sure about using plastic bags …

I don’t typically keep antibacterial wipes in my house now that my kids are teenagers and quite old enough to take a bar of soap to their own hands, but I do actually still buy them for other reasons. I was heading out on a camping trip with some …

Recently, my boyfriend bought me a wonderful gift, a month of unlimited bikram yoga at Bikram Yoga Union Square, which is right next to my job. This is a very high quality place that usually costs a great deal of money per class, making the unlimited month seem like …

I have searched far and wide for acne remedies. Through internet, information transcends geography, and I’ve read some products online that are used by people in some parts of the world. I was glad to see Nixoderm, a household name in select Asian countries like Malaysia, had …

I have not had Advance Laser treatment for a month. Because of this, I resorted to using Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone again. It is an anti-acne depigmenting agent that exfoliates skin after 2-3 days after application. I do not use it everyday, just once a week to peel the …

A recent trip to my dentist turned out to be quite an education on plaque fighting mouth rinses. While I had always assumed my Listerine was really the best defense against plaques and the germs known to cause gingivitis, my dentist actually gave me an earful on some of …

I remember when I first spotted this brand, Kinohimitsu at pharmacies, it doesn’t carry a wide range of products. It did not cater for my needs, so I never really paid attention to it. All I know about Kinohimitsu is that it is some “drink-kinda-thingy” which claims …

I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …

I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …