When my neighbor found a great deal on Kirkland brand of Allerclear, which is a store label for loratadine, also known as the brand name Claritin, she shared a few with me. I had taken Claritin in the past when a doctor gave me a sample. I have seasonal pollen …

Since I use a variety of massage oils for treating my fibromyalgia pain, I love to try new ones. I had never used an Ayurvedic massage oil before, and the ingredients looked interesting, but I did not want to order a large bottle in case I did not like the …

A few weeks back when I suddenly started experiencing severe pain in my left thigh- I felt just helpless and weak. Initially when the pain arouse, I felt that it must be one of those muscle pull problem. But as days passed by the pain which so showed …

Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

I have had back problems for many years. Just recently, I went to Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Wisconsin. That is the best thing I have ever done. It had gotten to the point that it hurt to walk. I was referred to Dr. Rao by …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

The most important thing for me when it comes to my family is their health most especially in the food and their clean environment also. Dengue Fever is very common nowadays, its a low flying mosquito that mostly invades in day time. Since, I can’t be sure of whatever …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

I ran out of soap one time and asked mom if there are any spare bath soaps she could give since she’s the one who does the groceries. She handed me a bar of SkinWhite Glutathione Whitening Soap. If I were to choose, I probably would be …

When I am stressed out I like to soak in 100% Pure Sea Therapy Bath in Organic Lavender. It is made with real sea salt and lavender and really helps relax my achy muscles and stressed out body when I soak in it. I even like to soak my …

I have had to take the morning after pill twice. The first time I took it, it was fine. I had so side affects what so ever. My next period came as usual and everything was fine. However, the second time I took the morning after pill was a …

As someone who has been a runner and avid fitness participant most of my life, I have seen many fads come and go that claim to burn fat, or give you thighs or abs of steel, or other lofty promises. From personal experience and years of attending fitness classes and …

I was suffering for severe allergic reactions and was looking for a supplement to boost my immune system naturally so it had a better chance at helping me fight off my allergy symptoms. One of the new supplements I just found and started taking is the Airborne Blast of …

I am diabetic, and when I was first diagnosed, my doctor put me on a medication that could sometimes cause low blood sugars. This was scary and difficult to control for me, and I eventually stopped the medication and controlled my condition with diet and exercise, and later with a …

I paid about $6 for this shampoo from a local Sally Beauty Supply. Although I was not necessarily looking to purchase a new bottle of shampoo at the time, I still decided to purchase this product mostly because I am a huge fan of using olive oil in …

We never really talk about this but since I have been running into a lot of parents who deal with children with bad digestive systems, I thought that I would make it my business to explain the best things to give your child when they have systems like my daughter. …

I picked up this little lip balm when I was traveling and got chapped lips from being in the cold wind. It’s a little different in how it is made. It’s a rather large tube, and the product slides rather than twists out. This is kind of cool and convenient …

When I was looking for the best multi vitamin to take, I came across these in a GNC store. I wanted a strong, potent product that had everything I needed, but I had a problem with supplements in general causing me stomach upset. One ingredient in particular that caused me …

I bought this from a local Walgreens store, it claims that you “get a radiant, sun kissed glow while moisturizing”. I got the one for medium skin tones which is me. It’s suppose to help you keep that summer glow all year round. It also said that within several …

Yardley has always made great soaps. The classic lavender is probably everyone’s favorite, but I have used quite a few of their others and they are all nice. One that I like to use in the summer is the Lemon Verbena with shea butter. I am not a huge …

Till a few months back I used to have a lot of problems in teeth while consuming hot or cold drinks and food items.My teeth used to ache whenever I eat or drink something cold or hot.The pain used to be so severe that I, at sometime stopped eating …

When you say clear skin, there are no traces of pimples, stubborn dirt and excess oil on your face. But in achieving that you need to have an appointment on some facial centers or dermatologist to have your face well taken care of. Especially to get rid of blackheads …

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 …

If there’s one thing that I can say for the Sunbeam Therabeads Cordless Heating Pad, it left me with such a memorable experience that I doubt I’ll ever forget. I don’t mean that in a positive sense, either. The regular price for this heating pad is seventeen dollars, but …

When I was working on an outdoor project with a family member, we noticed that there were a lot of wasp nests around the area where we were working. We found a couple of them, but after repeated searches, we were still seeing wasps flying around and could not …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

I have long been a fan of Crabtree and Evelyn products. When I opened one of my Christmas gifts last year, I found a bar of their Black Currant Glycerin soap. This was a very special treat for me. I love black currant—“ the fragrance, the flavor, everything. It …

I suffer from extreme allergies and have allergies to pollen, hay, animal dander, ragweed, mushrooms, molds and some trees. Every year during the peek of allergy season, I start using and drinking the Traditional Medicinals Caffeine Free Organic Nettle Leaf Herbal Tea. I use this herbal tea because it …

Cherifer, It is a vitamin that boost the growth system of one person. I have seen a friend who is buying this vitamin and i’m using other brand. So i asked her what is the difference between the known brand that i am using than her brand which …

I was looking for some way to meet my doctor’s requirements for fiber without having to choke down cardboard cereals and skim milk. I told my doctor that I really hate the traditional ways of getting fiber. That was why I wasn’t getting enough fiber in my diet. He …

My eyes tend to get itchy and red at times and I had grown up watching commercials for Visine Eye Drops to “get the red out”. I decided that this might be my best option for the dry, itchy eye problem that I was having. I purchased the eye …

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, purified water, caustic soda, palm oil, glycerine, Clair Blanche, Titanium Dioxide, Salicylic acid, perfume, EDTA, Alpha arbutin, L-glutathione, Papaine enzyme, Sodium chloride, BHT
Looking at the ingredients list, 4 items immediately pop out: clair blanche, L-glutathione, alpha arbutin and papaine enzyme - which are all popular ingredients in …

Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …

One of the things I liked about MiraLAX Laxative Powder was that it helped me in a dire situation. My son was having serious problems with his bowel movements. One thing that noticed was that he wasn’t going more than once a week. maybe. For a 4 years old …

I don’t generally use aerosol cans of anything, but thought that I would try Arrid Extra Dry Deodorant to see if it really was better than other brands of deodorants. I have tried just about every deodorant there is and this would just be a way of seeing if …

Since I have a very sensitive mouth and most mint toothpastes burn my tongue and gums, I tend to use kid’s toothpastes, or natural products which tend to have milder flavors. When I told someone this, they asked me if I had ever heard of “MI” paste, which is purchased …

One of my favorite things to add to my home gym are those products that I can use without having to plug them into an energy source– instead using my own energy to work them. I loved being able to use the stairmaster at the gym and to …

I often use Tylenol instead of Advil for pain relief, since the ibuprofen can irritate my stomach if taken for more than a few days. However, Tylenol does not treat inflammation, so when I know my problem is inflammatory, I prefer to use the Advil. I often take the …

Awhile back I became interested in trying out a body lotion with cocoa butter in it. Everyone was saying so many positive things about it. I also became cautious of some of the ingredients that were used to manufacture the popular lotions that I was using. …

I’ve always been interested in traditional Chinese medicine. When my brother sent me some throat lozenges from his travels, I loved them—“ just as much for the “exotic” factor as for the fact that they worked. When a friend of mine, a singer, mentioned using this product when his …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …

I saw this Scar Healer product by Healing Natural Oil online while scouting for a good natural treatment for scars. I had a big slip and my left arm was badly bruised and it left a very big and unsightly scar. I was desperate for I could …

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 …

I originally got the Planetary Herbals, Slippery Elm Lozenges, Tangerine Flavor in a little trial sample bottle of just 10 lozenges. But, after I have tried them I went back to see how much a full bottle of 200 was. I didn’t think it was too bad at the …

When I was shopping last week for some new deodorant, a lady was standing in front of the shelf with my usual brand, which is Secret. While waiting for her to finish and move, I happened to see that some items were marked down to two dollars. One of …

I use cotton swabs on an almost daily basis.
I thought I would save some money one day, and I bought these less expensive cotton swabs with plastic stems. I was thinking the plastic stems might be a benefit, since they wouldn’t degrade in water like cardboard ones do.
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I was waiting for my name to be called at the clinic at my local Walgreens. Being a nurse, I knew what I had an upper respiratory infection. I scanned my eyes along the visible shelves near my chair. I had been previously looking for a device much …

Lately, I’m noticing that the ends of my hair are drying out and feeling brittle. I love my length and don’t want to make any cuts. Although my previous conditioners and shampoos had promised me with volumed up strands, they never took effect. If they have any results to …

I have a Manuka birth ball. Indeed I would say that I’m fortunate to have it because it has been truly invaluable during my pregnancy. The Manuka birth ball has been particular useful during the latter stages of pregnancy. A little bit of back strain and …

I purchased this two in one soap and shampoo because Costco had a great deal on it. I got both this and the regular Johnson’s bath together for less than I would have paid for the bedtime bath alone. The claim of this product is that because …