Last summer, I developed a particularly bad allergic reaction to some sort of pollen after an outdoor event. My eyes were swollen and itchy, I was sneezing like mad, and my head eventually started to ache from it all. I was away from home, where I had Tylenol …

I had to find a pair of shoes to wear to my best friend’s wedding, and I hate wearing heels. Sure, it was going to be a fairly casual gathering, but heels were still more appropriate than flats. I found a stunning pair of black heels, sandals, that had …

I love handmade specialty soaps and Lush makes some of the best I have ever tried. It took me a long time to try out the Lush brand, even though friends and fellow bath junkies had been urging me to do so for a long time. This soap shares the …

According to the As Seen On TV commercial, the Ab Rocket “is the total ab workout” machine. On TV this product seemed so amazing how it takes up not a lot of room and work all the different types of abs. I got it because I felt the price …

Lots of people I know have once used this peeling solution for its whitening effect. Many of them I’ve seen with either ugly flaky skin or red blotches on their faces. I thought I was not ever going to use it because of that.
I was scared to try maxi-peel …

I have used the Kiss my Face Peaches and Cream moisturizer, and really liked it. It had alpha hydroxy acids in it. I assumed this product would be very similar as it is often listed together with the other. They are actually not very similar at all. I love …

When I had a really bad case of bronchitis, I took a round of strong antibiotics to knock it out, but the lingering effects stayed for over a month, leaving me with a frustrating dry cough that sometimes hurt and a sore throat from all the dry coughing. I tried …

The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …

When I developed a severe pain that started in my lower back and radiated down my leg and into my foot, I at first assumed it was my fibromyalgia playing another nasty trick. When it did not get better as soon as I expected, I started to wonder if it …

I have gone to Dr. Nils Foley, MD, several times for a variety of issues, even though he isn’t my primary practitioner. Dr. Foley is a regular treating physician at the new Nextcare Urgent Care on Oracle, near the Tucson Mall. I haven’t had a general practitioner in a …

I purchased Lysol Spring Waterfall Disinfectant Spray for my bathroom at home. I want to always make sure that everything is sanitary as possible in there. I found Lysol Spring Waterfall scented Disinfectant Spray. Since I know that it has a good reputation, I thought that I should go …

I have heard a lot about about pedometer, but I never saw one personally until I recieved Glucoscare pedometer. I recieved this 20$ value pedometer when I purchased Glucoscare tea bags for diabetics. As I got this, I began to experiment it. At first I tried …

I received a small sample bottle of this from a store that was running a promotion on Tend Skin products and I was eager to give it a try because the product is supposed to help with razor burn. I dislike the redness that shows up along my upper …

Whenever I get any muscle pain or any kind of pain in my body, I usually just let my body deal with it. I don’t take medicines or any pain relievers because I believe that taking too much of them is not good for the body.
When I had my …

Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …

I always use a feminine wash whenever I go take a bath. For women just like me, it is important to practice personal hygiene. Simply Delicate is a feminine wash that was trusted by many women.
I do like how Avon has come up with a variety of feminine wash. …

I have had this nasty cold for about a week now that causes horrible sneezing, dry throat, runny nose, body aches and chills. One of the new supplements I have been taking to help boost my immune system naturally and get rid of this cold faster is Airborne Blast …

Cleanliness matters for almost all of us. Being free from bacteria and other organisms that cause sickness is very important especially for kids. Aside from hand sanitizers, Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes is a must-have in keeping our hands clean wherever we are. Actually, it’s not only for the …

When I was traveling with my ex partner on a business trip, I was in charge of catering a large function. With all the things I had to do in a very short period of time, by the time all the preparation work was done, I had hardly slept …

I recently had an accidental cheek bite which left a painful little ulcer in my mouth. I had tried clove oil and a few other remedies but it was still annoying me. Since it was on the inside of my cheek, any movement of my teeth and mouth created friction …

I have tried many different lip moisturizers and balms. For every day use, I generally use one that doubles as a gloss or lip color, but when I have seriously chapped lips, from a winter cold, wind, or sun- and sometimes from irritations brought on by minted oral care …

Chicken Fox used to be a dreadful disease. It is not only accompanied by fever, headache and muscle pain but the worse are the papules that turn into blisters and finally become very itchy pustule. A patient becomes very inconvenient all throughout. Then the scar take so …

I am a woman, so like every other respectful woman, I hate that time of the month. With fierce passion. I get crampy, so bloated, hungry and I hate everyone around me. Beware if you’re next to me on those days. Also, I’m one of the the unfortunate ones …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

I use the companion shampoo Avalon Organics makes with Nourishing Lavender Conditioner. The two products create a dynamic due that smells fabulous, and provides excellent hair care. What sold me on the conditioner at first was my penchant for lavender scented products, but I go back and purchase the …

When I first decided to try OB brand tampons, I had heard from several women who greatly preferred them over other brands. According to them, they were more absorbent, smaller, easier to insert, easier to remove, easier to carry—“ and more comfortable to wear with no leaking and no slippage.
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When my doctor told me I had high cholesterol along with my diabetes, it was a wake up call. I tried statin drugs, and had a horrible reaction to them. I have fibromylagia, and statin drugs cause muscle weakness and deterioration that they really want you to believe is “rare” …

I was actually used to brushing my teeth manually and I was very comfortable with it for very long time. But for a change I decided to try something new by buying Oral-B Vitality Dual Clean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush to see how electric tooth brush could be helpful …

It seems to me that the words oil and spray would be counter-productive when put together in a single item, because oils are typically too heavy to make a great spray, but since I’d tried and loved other products in the Macademia Natural Oil hair care line, I didn’t …

It has a lovely sounding name. It’s been around for many years, and many people believe in it. So when I had a sleeping problem, and was not happy with the side effects of prescribed medications, I decided to give Calms Forte a try.
The ingredients listed are …

Yes, I had it done, and it does work! Until the past year, I always felt like during the fall months, I would wind up with a bunch of unwanted, pesky sinus problems. They would cause me to be cranky, and in general, to feel lethargic and pretty …

Acne has been a huge problem for me for the past few years and has caused me to be self conscious. I have tried countless products ( i.e Oxy, proactiv, neutrogena, etc ) over the years without much progress until recently when I came across Retin-A cream recommended to …

I was having a discussion about soap making and pure ingredients and scents with a friend who is also interested in the subject. We got onto the topic of classic lavender French soaps, and she began telling me about her favorite, Pre de Provence, which she buys at places …

There are not many products designed for children that I or my husband would use, as adults, but this is one of them! When my husband gets a head cold, he’s an absolutely borrish and miserable person to be around. He has boxes of aloe tissues all over the …

I am a person who tends to perspire a lot and this condition sometimes becomes a cause of great embarrassment to me. The fact that I walk on a regularly to help keep myself fit and healthy, heavy perspiration in my feet not only makes it difficult for me …

Knowing how much I love The Healing Garden’s Lavender Theraphy, my friend recently gifted me with Mandarin Theraphy Energizing Body Mist when I was having a lot of fatigue from lack of good sleep. She thought I could use a pick me up, and that’s what Mandarin Theraphy promised.
The …

I am a heavy smoker so it is imperative that I take ascorbic acid, or to some people Vitamin C, regularly. I used to take brand name Vitamin C and I purchase a minimum of a hundred tablets so it is quite expensive I should say. But when I …

I didn’t think there would be such a drastic difference between hot/cold or heat wraps for the knee or wrist, but there definitely are, since I’ve tried out a few different ones, and some of them from the same company. I had recently sprained my knee walking to work …

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 …

This review is for a lovely little green box of facial tissues that are a must have for me when I have a cold. Puffs Plus is not only the softest tissue ever, but with the lotion and the Vicks scent added, they are perfect for cold and flu …

I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …

Irregular bowel movement and constipation is common to anybody. It is because of stress, diet and everything that affects us in a very unhealthy manner. I have been suffering from irregular bowel movement. It is really inconvenience because sometimes you feel you are bloated when you cannot defecate for …

A few days back due to attack of severe cold and cough, my life seemed to come to a stand still. In fact what really started with just sneezing - gradually ended in up with severe cold and high fever. Even after taking the medications suggested by the physician …

I’ll start off by saying that I do NOT have psoriasis. But, with that said, I have really dry skin that conventional lotions have not been able to treat in the past, no matter how many times a day I apply it. My skin is painfully itchy, especially on …

I have no idea what a “liquid crystal” is supposed to be, and I was skeptical to think that would actually matter—“ but the attractive packaging of this product caught my attention, and my experience with the brand added to this shampoo’s wonderful fragrance and promises of protecting and enhancing …

When I was on vacation and had spent a lot of time walking in the warm sand on the beach, I realized my feet were getting dry and scaly. I had only brought a regular lotion with me, because it was summer and I didn’t think I would be needing …

I bought my Teen Spirit pink crush deodorant stick at Dollar Tree. I’ve used Teen Spirit products before and liked them, and this was a scent I hadn’t tried.
The package seemed a bit smaller than the ones I had previously, so I am not sure if …

I really just wanted a good facial wash that I could use on a daily basis, and not worry about my skin drying out excessively. I don’t have that many issues with blemishes and acne doesn’t occur for me usually at all. I get the occasional breakout that lasts …

About two summers ago, I was outside on one of the hottest day of the year and forgot to put on some sunscreen. I know…stupid, but I really didn’t expect to be out there that long and thought it wouldn’t cause that much damage.
Oh boy. Was I ever wrong.
I …

Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …