I used to work in a hospital delivering trays for dietary services, and one of my major concerns was germs. This concern grew significantly more following the high number of swine flu cases that we had in the hospital. After encountering a patient one day who had …

When I was suffering a miserable cold one time, my very kind and thoughtful mother bought me a tube of Nose Better. I have used Vicks in the past for a chest rub, or to inhale, but because it is petroleum based, you are not supposed to put it …

I began having frequent morning migraines a few years ago. A trip to the doctor and several tests later, I was given a prescription for Imitrex. This is a medication to treat and prevent migraines. On the first say of taking it, I did not notice any …

I spend many hours typing at my computer, and it often leaves my eyes feeling dry and irritated.
Recently, the dryness was really bothering me, and my eyes started to feel very sore and irritated, especially in the morning when I awoke.
I had been using a cheap artificial tear …

I love the original Emergen-C Vitamin C powder nutritional supplement. First of all, it’s highly affective. I’ve noticed a heightened state of mood and productivity after using them. Best of all you don’t need to use them daily in order for them to gradually become effective; after the first …

My primary reason for using this product was to get rid of constipation. I tried everything, but nothing worked like Biguerlai. The doctor told me to buy senna supplements, but couldn’t find it. Then I saw a TV ad for Biguerlai, so I googled about it and it turned out …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

My daughter had severe allergic reaction manifested as big patches of itchy reddish rashes noted all over her face and body two weeks ago. I was so afraid that it might also involve her lungs thus I decided to admit her to the hospital so that I can …

I’ve been using this Cyleina Tomato soap and I can testify to you the effectively of this to my skin. 3 weeks after, I suffered from mild acne / pimple and blemished skin also at the same time. It makes my skin itchy and flakey also. Then I’ve read …

I’ve been using Nature Made Cholestoff for over two years now. When my doctor told me my cholesterol was high and needed to be treated, I was first started on a statin—“ but my experience with that was so negative I decided to use other means to try …

Read almost any consumer magazine or watch any television channel for more than a few minutes and you will probably hear something about your heart. The modern American diet is not particularly conducive to heart health, which has been a boon to the health food industry. Supplements, special diets, …

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 …

While I try to use more powerful lotions on my problem areas (my hands, my feet, my knees and elbows), I have been trying out more mild lotions for the rest of my body. My skin gets awfully dry, and it seems like the harsher lotions do not help …

I recently decided that I wanted to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. To me, it would seem like contacts would be easier to deal with. I know with my glasses, they fog up a lot or if you get caught outside in the rain, it can …

I keep a few first aid kits on hand so I can nurse any minor wound or address any major one while help arrives, if the need should arise. One of the products I keep on hand is Water Jel Burn Jel. I’ve never seen anything quite …

I have been taking hot baths to treat fibromyalgia symptoms for several years. It relaxes my muscles as well as my mind and helps me to sleep without stress, and without pain and muscle cramps. Since I first heard about the benefits of using salt baths and mineral formulas …

I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

Hey Ladies!! If you are confronted with having to consider or have to have a hysterectomy, never fear! HysterSisters is your place for quesstions to get answered, fears to be shared, and friends to be made! I had to have a hysterectomy in 2001. I don’t know that I …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

I had heard a friend raving about this soap so I had to try it for myself and see what the fuss was about. I love natural soaps, and this one made in Sweden was supposedly a classic product that had been used for generations. Made with rose water …

When I can’t fall asleep at nighttime I like to use Village Naturals Sleep Therapy Mineral Shower Gel. It has a nice sweet calming chamomile lavender aroma to it that helps calm and relax my body, mind, spirit, and soul. It helps me relieve any tension and stress I …

I use essential oils to make massage blends, lotions and bath salts. I don’t normally order scents that I don’t like, but I made an exception when I needed to make a gift for someone who happens to love rose fragrances. I have never been a fan of rose smells …

I know what a monster skin problem is. When my son was 3 months old he developed some kind of monster, freak “rash” on his face, even now I’m not sure what he had. No doctor helped or any remedy worked. When our son was about 5 months old …

I have used the Personal Touch Razor and ita blades for 28 years now and find that it gives me a nice shave without nicks and cuts and I highly endoese this razor and its blades.
About a year back my razor was chewed …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

There are such a wide variety of body washes on the market, it can be so confusing as it what one to buy. I know that I often find myself in front of the aisle of ages trying to decided which one looks the nicest to buy. Yet, the …

I’ve been taking protein for a long time now in efforts of building muscle so I decided to try using the SNI Micronized Creatine as well. I bought it from the local Vitamin Shoppe. The way this product works is that you use it every other month. So, I …

The Community Blood Centers of Florida is a non-profit organization that allows individuals to give blood and see what blood type they are. What’s great about this is that you give your blood to save another’s life. They say one life is enough to save a person. They …

When I was visiting relatives in China a few years ago, I experienced for the first time one of the most disturbing physical problems I’ve ever experienced. I got a boil on the back of my leg. At first I just thought it was a large painful pimple, but …

I turn to The Body Shop every time I need to suppress the stress out of my system. I have been using their scented oils and creams usually laden with natural ingredients and aromatic powers that help soothe aches and pains. Notably, Tea tree oil by the body …

I recently had a dental implant placed in my mouth, and my doctor gave me one of these so I could keep the area around it clean. It’s a very basic tool - a thin plastic handle with a small, narrow brush attached at the top. The …

I have problems sleeping at night. I will go to sleep and in about two hours I am up and wide awake. Once I am awake I just am unable to settle down enough to go back to sleep. I talked to my doctor about this …

I just used Rejoice Long Shampoo. It was really a wonderful experience. I haven’t shampooed my hair for 2 days now, having only used bar soap because we ran out of shampoos. I just bought two sachets to try the new product from Rejoice and I really liked it. …

I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …

I have used ginger for years to soothe nausea caused by stomach viruses, dietary indiscretions, drug reactions, and various other problems. When I finished using my last bottle of ginger, I decided to order from Jarrow. I have used some of their other supplements and was very pleased, so …

My husband has always been sort of anti-medication. It really wasn’t until about a year ago that he finally caved and started taking motrin for headaches. Otherwise he’d just suffer through it, lay in a cold dark room with a rag over his face. Not exactly conducive to being …

The Nike + Ipod system is an invention which both companies have participated in. This works by Nike making shoes that will fit the Nike+ Ipod piece into the button of your shoe and this will act as a transmitter that (when put in the bottom of your shoe) …

From time to time, especially in the summer, I find myself getting bouts of dry skin that nothing can seem to moisturize. I do not know if this is just a seasonal thing, or psoriasis, but I do know that as many lotions as I have tried, none seem …

I used to live in a quite difficult and a very disadvantaged country. I always felt totally helpless when someone in my family got sick. There were no reliable clinics and the only hospital was not even functional. I often did self-medication whenever I was not feeling well …

I recently started seeing Dr. Myoung S. Kim, MD, Gynecology. I must say that his staff and him are wonderful people. They always treat me like family and answer all my questions to my satisfaction. Last time I went to go …

I ended up purchasing this product online after hearing about it from one of my relatives. My Aunt has been taking it for almost a year, and she spoke of how well it has worked for her. For anyone who is unfamiliar with it, it contains probiotic …

Over the many years I have used lots of different toothpaste. One that I recently tried was Colgate’s Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste. It was advertised with the bubbles contained in the toothpaste is supposed to go between all the crevices in your mouth, between the teeth and gums and …

Get rid of a headache quickly and with no cost! This seems to work for any type of headache, I am told, even hangovers! I do not know if it would be effective in the treatment of migraine, as this migraine is its own special circumstance. …

I bought Neutrogena T gel Shampoo, Original because it was dermatologist recommended according to the bottle. The bottle said it would control scalp itching and flaking caused by scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and common dandruff. I really could not say what condition I had but I had …

This is a tasty way to get a healthy dose of vitamin C and other vitamins and nutrients too! All this drink mix requires is cold water, so it can be mixed and ready in just a minute or so. There are some bubbles, but it’s not really like …

After brushing my teeth i used to ash it off with listerine because of its fresh and minty feeling. When I tried this Listerine with Whitenning i can see that i was able to get a brighter teeth than i had before. Before my teeth is yellowish and i …

Bath & Body Works has some amazing scents in their products, and I find them really worth their money because the quality is so good and the products last so long. I love their lotions and such, but also their shower gels and body washes. I especially …

A healthy skin and body is always my priority most especially when it comes to my Family. I tried using other germicidal soap but I really don’t like the smell and it turns my skin dry too. I sought for a friends advice what germicidal they are using in …

I bought these because I was curious to see if they worked as well as fish oil capsules, for a lesser price. Because I happen to love salmon, I wondered if the fish taste would be lessened or more tolerable to me.
For 180 of these softgels, the price …

This affordable battery-operated toothbrush sells in all the stores, including Walmart. With no cord, this two battery operated toothbrush has two speeds, 2 large, rotating toothbrush heads, and is very comfortable to hold in your hand.
I started using this toothbrush after my dentist found a few cavities. It …