I flatly refused to take statin drugs when my doctor told me I needed to lower my cholesterol. I had already tried them when my previous doctor prescribed them, and had a nightmare of side effects from two different brands.
As an alternative, I have been using natural remedies …

I have always hated putting in eye drops. They are cold, feel strange, and make me jump. They are like the little puff of air in a glaucoma test. Even though you know it’s coming, it still makes you jump out of your skin.
When I was …

I have always love the line of product that Murad offers. I’m a big fan of them and then i stumbled on this product. It’s the Active Radiance Serum which claims that you’ll notice at least some changes within your skin in about a week or so. It’s enhanced …

I have hair that is very frizzy and out of control at the ends and in the back. I have been looking for a product that will smooth it, give it some health benefits (yes, I know hair is dead) and not weigh it down too much in the process.
…

When I worked in a pharmacy at a younger age, we had a regular customer who came from India. She was elderly, and spoke in broken English. She asked one day if we could obtain something called Boroline cream.
It was a boric acid cream, with zinc oxide and lanolin. It …

In the summertime one of my favorite body creams to use to help keep my skin looking beautiful and feeling very soft and supple is Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Plumeria Body Cream. It is thick and rich and has a wonderful light pink color to it and …

Considering this whitening toothpaste is for daily use, rather than to be used as an intensive treatment, I think this is very good. Now, I must point out that, for my sins, I am a heavy smoker and I am also a coffee addict. I am working …

When I bought a new pair of walking shoes, with every intention of walking daily for exercise, I was quickly knocked out of commission for a week while waiting for a blister on my toe to heal. It was very disheartening. I had some anti-chafing stick which I had used, …

I went to Dr Reddy when I had my last child, and I can honestly say she is one of the best women’s doctors in Fort Wayne. She’s great, and her staff is the best. She also engages nurse practitioners in her practice, to help them get …

I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and when I am out running errands or hanging out with friends, I like to have pain relief with me at all times, just in case—“ I don’t want to let a little pain ruin my day.
I have carried ibuprofen and acetaminophen …

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I have tried many things over the years to ease muscle aches and pains. I learned of this product through a friend’s grandfather, in an unusual way. After a long day of shopping, I developed severe body aches. This time, it was …

A lot of people seemed to have given positive reviews for Smooth Away Hair Removal Pads. I have yet to figure out if these people are real. But because of the “positive” reviews and my general laziness when it comes to the ritual of shaving I decided …

I am a person who has been suffering from severe headaches right from my teenaged years. Though I try my best to use various alternative therapies( reiki, AccuPressure techniques) to help me heal my headaches, most of the time my headaches are so severe that they seem to calm …

I had reviewed another flavor of the 5-Hour Energy Dietary Supplement, and was surprised that I liked it as much as I did. I’ve used it several times since then, trying different flavors, and I have to say that this one is probably my least favorite flavor, as it …

I often buy essential oils and medicinal ingredients to make my own custom bath products and lotions. A friend who knew I did this requested that I make a lotion for her using the same scent blend that she smelled on me when I came over to her workplace. It …

When I was looking for products that would exfoliate gently and take care of some acne issues I was having, I came across this pumpkin peel product. It was made by MyChelle, which I had used before and was pleased with the products, so I gave it a try. My …

I said to myself that I will never use Secret product as my deodorant, however I look for a Dove deodorant in the market and it was out of stock. I learned about Secret Smooth Effects while I was looking for Dove. I do not have a choice during …

I have been wearing contacts since junior high school and have never had a problem. Recently, however, I have been having more and more trouble with my contacts drying out and becoming painful and uncomfortable to wear. For a little while I could not wear a new pair or contacts …

I recently bought an image 15.0 r my tracks step counter treadmill. For $400 I’d say it was a pretty good deal. It doesn’t have the quality of one that costs $2000, but definitely serves it’s purpose and is probably worth the price. My only complaint about it would …

I don’t normally use regular minty toothpastes that you can find anywhere and everywhere. My mouth is sensitive to the strong mint flavor and it makes brushing an uncomfortable experience. I normally use kid’s toothpastes—“ Aqua-Fresh included. I have used this one before, though, and it has a few …

With most of my time spent either in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows, my eyes would sometimes become red or feel very itchy. Sometimes the situation would become so bad that I would find myself running for some eye drops to help me …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

I bought one pack of this fat burning capsule, it worked wonders for my friends who took the medicine. It was herbal, as stated in the packaging but it is made from China. Knowing the quality it may have, i took the chance just to lose a few extra …

When I was having trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome due to some serious over-typing and repetitive injury, and used several different night splints and braces to keep my hand still while I slept. One of them was made by Imak, which I bought after the first one I had started …

One favorite product I have always loved from Avon is their bubble bath. It comes in a big tall bottle that seems to last forever, makes tons of bubbles and smells great.
The latest visit from an Avon lady inspired me to buy the Hot Apple Pie scent bubble …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste products, and one or two powders. This is one of them. I became interested in it sheerly out of the novelty of the idea. Up until the point that I saw this, I had never used a powder to brush my teeth. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have found that a nightly hot bath relieves the symptoms better than almost any other therapy, so I have made it both a health ritual and a hobby now, using many different bath products, both therapeutic and just plain fun.
A recent favorite fun …

Well, it’s that time of year when I have to start focusing on caring for my skin in more ways than just moisturizing. Unfortunatley, I have a very pale complexion which I actually normally love because pale is totally in on the runway any time of year, but when …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

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 …

When I was going through a stressful time, I developed some odd symptoms. Out of nowhere, with no provocation or reason, I would suddenly feel a very strange sensation move up through my throat. It felt a little like when you are startled by something, and your heart races, only …

I have fibromyalgia, and a problem with sciatica pain that flares up from time to time. I have used many different types of pain gels and ointments. I find that many of them have a very unpleasant burn, or smell so strong that they make your …

I know that I can’t be the only woman who simply cannot keep up with a daily contraceptive regimen. From the time I became sexually active I have tried almost every pill and got the same awful side effects - painful menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, etc. - …

If other people cant get thru their days without a specific object such as mobile phones, PDA or lip gloss, I cannot go elsewhere without my One Touch Ultra glucose meter.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It was tough. Pricking my fingers to get …

This little itch remedy is one that I found in a health food store, and I have actually not seen it anywhere since then. I wanted something for the itching caused by mosquito bites. I had been trying to switch to more natural products lately, including some natural insect repellent. …

I have really been into dental hygiene for the past few years. I like to not only keep my teeth white, but also I like to keep them healthy and clean. I noticed that brushing was not always enough to get my teeth as clean as I like them. …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

I was given one of these as a gift. The person giving it to me remembered that I had complained about a particular type of floss I had bought that kept getting stuck in my too-close-together front teeth. I do sometimes have a hard time flossing those teeth, and …

I have combination skin that is very dry in the winter, but in the summer it turns into an oily monstrosity. I live in the South, where it gets very hot—“ and we all sweat. This does not help matters any when it comes to my oily skin. I …

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 …

When I was having some allergy symptoms, I sent my partner to the store to pick up some allergy relief. I asked for Benadryl, and some kind of natural supplement or remedy for allergies. (I wanted to cover all the bases because I had a meeting to cater soon and …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

I was a bit confused when I saw the label on this conditioner. I thought perhaps it was an alternative to shampoo, because a product like that can be very useful for dryer hair types. As it turns out, this is in fact a conditioner, to be used on clean …

I don’t normally use cleansing pads, since I use either a foaming face wash or Noxzema cream to wash my face at night, and I rarely feel the need to remove make-up before then. My skin seems to do well with this routine. Someone recently bought me some of the …

I am a caretaker for my elderly mother, who has multiple health problems. When she had a surgery last year, her mobility was severely restricted during recovery. Bathing had to be done in bed, pretty much, as I lack the upper body strength to move her and …

For people suffering from astigmatism, using Bausch & Lomb Toric Lens might be the solution.
Astigmatism is something like of a blurred vision when you look at something very bright or very light. You tend to misread the numbers or alphabets.
A lot of us are suffering from Astigmatism, and …

Thermacare heat wraps are an essential for when someone has pain in the neck, back, or menstrual area. Prior to my hysterectomy, I could not have one month go by without using these heated wraps. I purchased ones for my back at times and would turn them …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

I have a problem with snoring. It drives others crazy, and sometimes I even wake myself up with it. I have tried Breathe Right strips and they were just too weird and uncomfortable for me, and they also simply did not work.
I decided to try this …

I try to stick wit the whole homeopathy remedy thing but sometimes I have an itch to try out new stuff. The Ageless Herb’s Herbal Headache Formula With FeverFew Herb is something that I seen on the self at my local health food store. I wanted to try it …