Black Cohosh is an herbal remedy that is sold by Trader Joe’s. You can actually find this herbal remedy at most any health food store or nutrition center. This herb claims it gives herbal support for hot flashes and night sweats. I have taken this herb several …

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 …

If you have bad migraines, you probably understand the idea of paying ridiculous amounts of money for product that claim to get rid of them. I am here to help you avoid at least one of those.
I wasted nearly forty dollars on a one ounce spray bottle of various …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

I remember when I saw this new toothbrush advertising on television, Colgate’s 360 Toothbrush with Cheek and Tongue Cleaner, I never thought I would buy one for myself because I do agree that dental hygiene is important but I already had my method for cleaning my tongue and gums.
Well …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

Wilmington Health Associates is the doctors office that I take my 3 children to. All of the people who work in this facility are wonderful. Their dr Dr Matt Williams is very great. The staff is all very friendly and will do whatever they can to try to help …

If you want to lose weight and keep it off the best diet to go on is with Jenny Craig. I have currecntly lost around 4kilograms, my goal is to lose 8 kilograms in total. I have also done Jenny Craig 8 years ago where I lost weight then …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

If you don’t know what a menstrual cup is look it up and seriously consider it because it is so much better for your body and the environment than pads and tampons are. Anyway, on with the review.
I am disclosing the description details that I am here because these …

As a woman, it is always important to me how I look. I take good care of my skin, I exercise for a strong and toned body, and I eat healthy and moderate amount of food. My looks may not come as a priority to me, but …

“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

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 …

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 …

I finally broke down and decided to try a cellulite cream. For years I have seen advertisements and infomercials for these types of products and chalked it all up to hype.
So, needless to day, I was very skeptical when I bought my CelluliteRx LipoTherm Contour Cream —“ but, …

As a child I had braces for many years and that made flossing my teeth fully and correctly nearly impossible. I eventually got out of them but ever since I have been looking for an easy way to keep my teeth clean and flossed without having to fight the …

I have very fair skin, and in the summer, I have very oily fair skin. I have to use strong sun block products, which are often heavy and greasy, and can cause me to break out. Never going outside is not an option for me, so I deal with …

I really hated the idea of a neti bottle, but it’s what absolutely everyone was recommending to me this last allergy season. Now the weather is cold, and the allergies are dissipating, but when late summer and fall hit, I am a miserable human being because my allergies and sinuses …

I take various herbs and supplements in an attempt to keep myself from using traditional medicines. One herb I had heard good things about was fo-ti, as it is said to increase blood flow to the brain. The bottle I purchased lasted just over a month, and while I …

Disoral Mouthwash, a product of Elder Health Care Ltd is a non steroidal ant-inflammatory mouthwash that is known to possess antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is to be used topically and it relieves pain caused due to sore throat, gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
This mouthwash was recommended to me …

When I was getting ready for a trip to visit a beachfront property for a weekend, I pulled out all my bathing suits to see which one would look the best. As it turns out they all looked awful—“ because I had bruised my leg the night before. It was …

My elderly great aunt, who lived in England as a child, was a very sharp and wise lady, and very certain of what she wanted or did not want, needed or did not need. When she made up her mind, it was set in granite. Apparently, as a …

I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …

I am so happy with my purchase of Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg supplement, I take two doses every day! I was at my parents’ house during my Winter vacation, and while I was checking out my mother’s medicine cabinet, I noticed that she had so many new …

I recently had to have a 21 day heart monitor through Life Watch company. That meant that every day after my shower I had to change the sticky adhesive electrode leads before reattaching the wires. Since I have sensitive skin from years of high dose prednisone use, the normal …

Having finished the Wave’s Rock it off workout, I feel sweaty, breathless, and happy it’s over. Maybe not in that order but nonetheless, I feel I got a good workout in today. I purchased the Wave system by the Firm a few weeks back at Wal-Mart and …

I bought this product at a dollar store, and mostly because I needed something to stand in for hand soap and I didn’t want to pay the same amount for a much smaller bottle of soap that was marketed as hand soap. I wanted the twelve ounces in this instead. …

Just recently I started taking Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin when I went to the pharmacy looking for a way to get more probiotics into my digestive system and not having to eat yogurt everyday to keep my digestive system feeling happy.
Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin is a bit on the expensive side, …

I injured my back in a swimming race four years ago and have had annoying back pain ever since. I quickly found that applying heat to the injury brought relief, but the heating pad I had didn’t cover a wide enough area. As a result, I …

This simple organic lip balm is one I picked up when I had forgotten to bring a chapstick with me when I was on vacation. It has shea butter, olea oil (whatever that is) beeswax and lanolin. That’s a pretty basic formula that should be hard to screw up!
Amazingly, …

My grandmother used milk of magnesia for a laxative, and one day when I really needed one, but did not want to go to the store for one, I took hers. Years later, I remembered that I did not experience any side effects from the product like I normally did …

Trojan Fire and Ice is a condom that is cool to the male wearing the condom and warm on the outside of the condom. It is made to heighten the pleasure of intercourse.
My husband and I purchase these from Wal-Mart a few weeks ago and have used them three …

I have a mini pharmacy of back and neck patches, heating pads, cooling packs, back belts, ankle braces. You name it, and I can probably supply you with a product that will help on some level or another. It’s a sad and pathetic thing to admit to, but I …

I grew up with a grandmother who owned 5 beauty salons. What did that do to me and my self image? Well, it made me self concious of FLAT HEAD!! My sister and I both cannot go in public with our hair flat. We have to have it “poofy.” …

I thought of getting a blood pressure monitor so I can take my BP myself when I want to without relying on doctors, clinics and hospitals. I decided to buy one primarily because of my husband who has a tendency to get high blood pressure. He is not …

This is a fantastic first aid ointment! I took a tube of this stuff with me when I went camping with my husband and friends, and before the week was out, I actually had people I didn’t even know (it was a huge renaissance festival campout) coming up to …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint flavors used in most of the mainstream toothpaste brands. If I use them, I end up not brushing as long as I should because of the mint burning my mouth, so it is best for me to use children’s formulas which have …

It feels great when you get up in the morning with a fresh breath. It is possible only with the Listerine Mouthwash. It comes in a transparent plastic bottle and is easily affordable. It helps in fighting Bad breath,plaque,tartar ,gum infection like gingivitis. Lots of exciting flavors are available and …

Being a regular user of two toothpastes, one is local brand and the other is imported, it never occurred in my belligerent mind that I would use this brand. I am always on the taste and price when it comes to toothpaste. Some toothpaste that gives after taste, it …

Recently, I tried Crest Pro-Health toothpaste. I’ve long been a fan of the Crest brand, though I’ve tried various other products in recent years. I still tend to go back to Crest, though. What does sometimes vary is what variety I get. In this case, …

Desert Essence is one of my favorite organic companies. I love their tea tree oil products and I am a regular user of the essential tea tree oil they sell.
When I saw this product, it sounded like a perfect kitchen soap so I bought one. It was funny, because I …

Last week I happened to experience severe cold and cough which almost made me bedridden. Due to nasal congestion I was actually finding it hard to breathe- which made me feel rather uncomfortable and irritated. But what was even more pathetic was the fact that the more I blew …

The Total Body Wrap Pillow is the best pillow I have ever used. I have spent thousands of dollars for pillows and neck support products, and have finally found the solution.
Being a side sleeper, it is normal for me to wake up in the morning with pains in …

Last year, I was having severe pain in my lower jaw on the left side, and decided to visit a dentist to see if it was related to a wisdom tooth I knew was coming in. My insurance company directed me to the office of Utpal Patel, a general …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

There’s been a recent advisory in my town reinforcing the neighborhood to be vigilant against mosquitoes. In my particular side of the community, we have a neighbor next door whose son unfortunately passed away because of yellow fever. It was enough stimulus to drive us all manic …

I didn’t even know Almay came out with a deodorant. I always thought it was just a makeup company and nothing more. Sadly, I’ve never really used alot of their cosmetics except for maybe a couple different foundations and powders, maybe a blush here and there, but when I …