For years I struggled with quitting smoking, it seems at times a battle still far from won. Having always considering myself pretty strong-willed, I wondered why when I needed will power the most; did it suddenly abandon me for the lure of a mentholated puff.
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I have had fibromyalgia-type symptoms since I was seventeen. I am now forty. It is extremely difficult for a doctor to arrive at a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and there has been much debate over the true identity of my illness over the years.
Since nothing the doctors ever gave me …

Giving medications to my family had always been part and parcel of family. Giving each one their required dose especially when I would be busy with other work would sometimes cause irritation. Sometimes I would also forget to give the required dose and then would feel guilty about it. …

Let me begin by saying I’ve trained at around 7 gyms in my life and I can without a doubt confirm that fitness4less in Bristol is clearly the worst. I didn’t really have much choice but to train over at this gym if I wanted to keep fit and …

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 …

I am using an Oracare mouthwash for the past three months now, I switched to this kind of mouth rinse because there is no alcohol content and no color involved. I worried a lot when I looked at my teeth in the mirror and saw the change of its …

I’ll have a blemish or two pop up from time to time, I’ll admit, but the occurrences of these problems are pretty small and pretty far and few between. With that said, however, I’m still going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn’t keep occurring …

When traditional medicine was not really helping me with some neuropathy type symptoms, I went looking for some alternatives. There are many out there. I haven’t tried them all but I seem to be working on it! One of the products I came across in my journey was this …

I have had a problem with sleeping for years. My brain does not go into the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods of time on its own, so I rely on a drug called amitriptyline to help me get the quality of sleep that I need. Even though …

I bought this set because I had read good reviews and had friends who loved them as well. My hair is long and although it is thinning at the top and crown, the back is pretty thick, damaged, and frizzy. I like to put loose curls in the back to …

Fungal diseases are one of the most annoying and irritating disease for men. When these fungal infections starts itching there is nothing good which can control them and whatever might be the situation we need to itch it to relive ourselves. The worst kind of fungal infections is the …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

Standing for long hours during work had become my daily routine resulting in aching feet. Sometimes the soreness especially in the balls of my feet would be so painful that it would become difficult to even sleep peacefully during the whole night. This is when my mother suggested that …

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. I saw this electronic cigarette at a nearby gas station , and decided to give it a shot. I was curious if it would be of any help to me after my …

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 …

After years of suffering chronic insomnia, and trying numerous prescriptions, I think I may have finally found a product that will help me sleep. Recently while shopping in my local health food store, I stumbled upon a container of NOW Foods Melatonin dietary supplement.
I must admit I was …

This product is a chlorophyll based liquid with mint flavoring, that is often used by patient with colostomies for odor control. I personally did not buy it for this use. I had a problem with a chronic tooth infection that left a horrible odor on my breath. I had …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

A few years ago, I started noticing tiny little milia forming around my eyelids, and also little infected pores. I decided it was probably due to my not removing makeup thoroughly, as I tended to use mentholated cleaners, and had to be very careful about using them near my eyes. …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …

I take a hot bath nightly to treat the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been m,ore helpful to me than any medication or other therapy. Since I am in the tub so frequently, I have made it a hobby to try out as many bath products as …

With a hectic schedule and a ton of responsibilities on my shoulder, I sometimes feel quite stressed and dejected. This condition quite often makes me feel angry and then indirectly hurting the feelings of my loved ones. Thus, to help me release stress in a positive manner, my mother …

I hate getting colds, and when I do get one, I tend to always look for products that say they can shorten the duration or severity. I have used zinc lozenges many times, and they do work for me—“ but the one problem I have is that they make my …

When my doctor told me to take calcium supplements, I tried several brands. I hate swallowing big pills, and most of the calcium products I found were made into huge tablets.
I needed a higher potency, and taking most chewable brands only gave me half the calcium I needed, …

The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …

Dandruff is my worst woes when it comes to hair care. I use ordinary shampoos that can be found in the market. My hair reacts to them wonderfully. It always manages to shine especially if I take the extra time and effort to use conditioner. The problem is my …

I am always having an on-going battle in order to keep, or get, my teeth white as I do like my many coffees every day and I do have the ghastly habit of smoking. So my poor teeth hardly have a chance of being white! Every now …

I have yet to find hair vitamins on the market than can match Hairtopia. I have suffered from traction alopecia in the crown of my head and the rest of my hair grows extremely slow. Out of sheer frustration I went online to see what was out there that …

I recently developed a keen interest in bath bombs. I take a hot bath every night to help relieve and prevent symptoms of fibromyalgia, and this has become a hobby as much as a routine. I ordered a lot of bath bombs from an online company, and really loved …

I like Jason products in general. They make more natural alternatives to some of the mainstream chemical laden hair and body products, they have interesting scent combinations, and they don’t test on animals. They are not 100% perfect, but I do have confidence in them.
When I saw …

I have tried both the U panty liners and the tampons, and have been very impressed—“ the coverage and performance is superb. I was expecting exactly the same from this pad.
The U heavy flow pads have very good absorbency. I’ve used them both on heavy and …

I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …

Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …

When I was working in the garden, I somehow got a nasty wood splinter deep into my finger and simply could not get it out. It was painful and swollen and starting to turn red. I was concerned that I would need to go to the doctor for this, …

I sometimes suffer from dry throat, and when there is no slippery elm to be found, I have resorted to a few other alternatives, like these throat drops from Ricola. Unlike their strong mentholated cough drops, these have a gentle, light tingly bit of menthol, but mostly they are flavorful …

I recently started working out and saw an advertisement for the Iron Gym, it was supposedly an at-home chin-up, pull-up, push-up, sit-up, and dip device that required no installation to work and could hold up to 300 pounds. I was a little skeptical at first but when it went …

I needed to get a new scale after my last digital one died on me. I am not sure what happened but I knew I didn’t want another one like it because it just stopped working. I thought it was the batteries but I changed them and still no …

One of the important things in my list of acquisitions was to replace my old contacts. I was reprimanded by my ophthalmologist for having worn contacts way past their expiration and if I had been more stubbornly persistent —“ it could lead to my vision deteriorating. I …

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 …

After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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I have been using the AB Revolutionizer on and off for about three years now. I bought it from Sears in the city of Saskatoon in the spring of 2007 for a little less than a hundred dollars! And it just never stops working.
It’s a simple device. …

I have never been a fan of diet pills although I have tried a number of them, especially the fad diet pills. Thus, I was hesitant to try C-Lium Fibre but since trial packs were distributed free of charge in my gym, I decided to give it a go. …

A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …

I’m a big fan of Sensodyne toothpaste. I have been using Sensodyne’s line of anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes for a long time now and on my recent trip to Walgreens, I noticed that Sensodyne recently came out with another type of toothpaste which to …

I decided a while ago to start stocking a home gym because it was easier than trying to find time to go to the gym everyday. I found most of my equipment right at Walmart and have had no problems with most of my choices. One of the choices …

Deodorant is pretty much a staple in most people’s daily rituals, and I liked trying various brands and their scents when a new one came out. There are so many to choose from these days, but there is one that I use almost daily because it remains my …

For me, training with a heart rate monitor is the way forward. I first discovered it about five years ago when I wanted to track my progress in training a little more closely. I started doing some research into watches that monitor your heart rate during exercise, …

Salon Grafix is a brand I have not used often, but I did try this product, as I wanted something like a detangler for quick fixes. When I was out in the wind one day, my hair became a matted mess, and I decided then that I would benefit from …

I was never really sold into this yoga thing until a friend invited me to join her in her Ashtanga Yoga class because her group is offering a free one-week trial for “those who are interested but are still not sure if yoga is right for them.” Anyway, after …

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 …