I have combination skin that is rather oily in the summer and drier in winter. During the winter I prefer cream cleansers or very light cleansing, but in the summer I can tolerate something quite a bit stronger. Someone recommended I try Ole Henricksen products, and after trying one …

This towel is supposed to help protect the hands and face from direct contact with equipment and mats that have been used by other people. Now this is an excellent idea because you never quite know what you might pick up when doing yoga or other forms of relaxation …

Like most people during the summer, I worry about how I will be looking at the beach and start finding ways to lose weight. When I saw the promises that the Special K cereal diet challenge offered, I was of course enticed. I wanted to be able to lose …

I have fibromyalgia, and it is believed that one of the contributing factors to the disease is disordered sleeping. This would make sense in my case, as I have had a problem with insomnia and with my brain not staying the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. To …

I have always been a Crest toothpaste user. I had tried all the others before deciding that Crest is the best years ago. When the Pro Health came out a few years back I just had to try it. I really hated paying the price. It was higher that …

I have skin that tends to get dry in the winter, and dry skin can sometimes be itchy.
I love to use a bath oil before I dry myself off from the shower. I especially like a spray version, because it goes on more easily and does not spill, and …

I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …

When summer comes, I like to keep a cooling toner on hand, to quickly freshen up my face if needed. I have oily skin in the summer, so I can use a harsher product, but I have found that a tone performs better if it does not have alcohol in …

Walmart Vision Center
6600 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 783-0377
If your on a budget, but are in need of some glasses or contacts the walmart vision center can be a good option. They have all the same options you can get from a regulareye careprovider but most of their frames and …

I have a problem with most adult toothpastes that are mint flavored. The mint is too strong for me, and irritates my mouth and gums, making me uncomfortable and causing me to spend less time brushing than I really should. To remedy this situation, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

I have fibromyalgia, and massage therapy is a huge part of my treatment and management of the condition. My partner is kind enough to offer massages when I need them, and we use a variety of oils and lotions for this. When I ordered some bath bombs from Essential Addictions, …

Everybody is taking the Omegas these days, and if you aren’t, you probably haven’t been to a doctor in a long time. It seems that, since the word got around about the wonderful powers of these fatty acids, there isn’t a store on earth that isn’t pushing them. …

Growth Tech is made by the company Bodytech and too be honest this product was an average supplement but I did like this stuff but it was only average. The first thing that I really liked about Growth Tech was that the quantity was great because there was enough …

Marsona SoundScreen 980 is one of what is called “white noise machines,” an electrical device that makes soft, soothing sounds to block out unwanted noises and help you fall asleep.
The machine is very compact, white, round in shape and easy to use. You just plug it in and choose …

I like to use a foot spray when my feet feel tired or hot. It is a quick way to refresh and deodorize your feet, and give you more energy to stand up for just a little while longer. I have been using a tea tree oil spray for years, …

I hate that I even have to bring this up, but it’s unavoidable if I want to tell you about my experience with the product Home Health Antifungal Lotion. I swear I’ve never had any kind of foot fungus to speak of, but about three years ago, I started …

Whenever I get a cold with a stuffy nose, I don’t just pop a pill into my mouth. I try to use Calyptol Inhalant first. This is a vial the contents of which I dissolve in hot or boiled water using my plastic vaporizer. It is quite …

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 …

I have always struggled with my weight, ever since I was young. Now that I am in my forties and diabetic, it is even more important that I get a handle on my weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I heard some glowing reviews of this vitamin on a …

I have an old basketball injury from high school that causes me to occasionally suffer from pack pain. Normally, I use a heating pad at night to help alleviate this discomfort, but I found myself searching for a replacement heating pad after my old one stopped working. …

If any of you have ever had a cold, or started to get a cold I highly recommend taking Emergen-c. It is a powder that you just add to water and drink. Emergen-c is vitamin c as seven mineral ascorbates, 32 mineral …

I have been using the Philips Sonic Care Toothbrush for three years now and I love it so much that I have bought one for every member of my family.
When I first started using it I was skeptical because the vibrations were so strong that it made my teeth …

New Chapter’s Neurozyme is an herbal supplement designed to help with mental clarity and stress management Among a long list of supercritical herbal extracts, it contains gingko biloba, long believed to help with memory and cognitive function, as well as numerous other plant extracts to support relaxation, mental …

Because my allergy symptoms are so severe for pretty much the entire year, I’m always looking for as many ways as possible to live with the problem. My symptoms include all of the basics and some I didn’t even know had anything to do with allergies at all, including …

When I was trying to lose a little extra weight for a trip overseas, I looked for something that might help kick start the process. A friend suggested these, and told me that they worked much better than five hour energy drinks for boosting your energy level as well. I …

I try to add fiber to my diet, to help with weight loss and aid in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
I’ve used a lot of different fiber products, and Benefiber mix is one of my favorites. The plain powder was the first product I started with, and I was so …

Before I graduated and acquired my Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy, I was assigned in different hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, schools and community-based centers for my internship. It was then when I first introduced to Thera Putty. All the while I thought that these are just shiny clay, somewhat similar …

I think this is a good product because it does exactly what it says it does, no more or less. This Hard Skin Softening Cream from Scholl softened the hard skin on my feet from the first application, which shows how intense it is. My hard skin …

My wife was compelled to speak to a doctor because of persistent problem of itching coupled with foul smell at her private parts. After little bit of physical examination, the OBGyne prescribed some medicines, mainly hormonal medicines along with V Wash. Unfortunately, V Wash was not available in the market …

“Suyod” as we call it here in the Philippines is the finely toothed comb for removing lice. It used to be very effective but I’ve noted that they are now made of plastic and are soft and could no longer efficiently carry lice out of the hair. Well, …

Every now and then I need something bigger than a regular band-aid to get the trick done. I purchased a box of Red Cross Johnson and Johnson First Aid Covers Gauze Pads, size small to keep in my medicine chest in case I had a bigger than usual accident. …

I take fiber supplements to treat several health conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome, which can leave me either constipated or with diarrhea at any given time. It is unpredictable and random, therefore something that treats both extremes of the symptoms is the best option since it is difficult to …

I like to make and customize soap as a hobby. Since I have not invested the time or purchased the equipment to make cold process (lye) soap from scratch, I’ve been using melt and pour bases from Brambleberry soap supplies. I kept hearing about how wonderful re-batched or “hand …

After getting rid of an older Taylor Scale that did not have a quality construction to it I decided to replace it with a better quality model. While it was not my first choice to purchase another Taylor scale, I went to Target to replace it and found that …

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 …

PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …

I suffered from chronic back pain for years before a friend of mine suggested giving a chiropractor a chance to help me end my years of back pain. I asked her for suggestions, as I knew nothing about chiropractors. She suggested Knighten Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic. …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

I really didn’t have any intention to buy a new pillow but last January 2011 at the SM Department Store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, there was a big sale. What caught my attention was a big sign for …

Ever experience how hard it is to give vitamins to kids - - - especially if they are in syrup form? Any mom would definitely love to give their kids vitamins, as I do, but what I don’t like most, and I’m sure all other moms out there will …

I was fascinated with the InStyler for months before I received one as a Christmas gift. I had seen the infomercials and wondered if it would be able to transform my thin hair into gorgeous fluff as it did for the models on TV. Before I tried using …

I am not a fan of very strong toothpaste flavors, so a friend who knew I was into trying new brands suggested I try this wintergreen flavored natural paste. I had never heard of Nature’s Gate previously nor tried any of their products. They are all natural, free of artificial …

I have a diagnosis of chronic pain but was being treated with a narcotic pain reliever; Lortab. Some people refer to it as hydrocodone or Vicodin. I not only built up a tolerance to the narcotic pain medication, but was also worried I was becoming addicted to it. I …

Boots Meolin wound dressing pads are a type of cushioned dressing used for minor cuts, burns and grazes. (Meolin is a trademark of Smith & Nephew, as is acknowledged on the rear of the packet.) The pads do a good job, and since they are Boots’ own brand the …

I had become very frustrated with several blackheads on my shin that I just could not seem to get rid of. I tried squeezing, blackhead tools, scrubs, salt, everything I could think of. They just did not want to clear up. If I ever did manage to get the black …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

About the Product:
The CVS Warm Steam Vaporizer boils water that produces a pure steam of bacteria-free vapor which is released into the area where it is placed. The vaporizer routinely shuts off when its content reaches the minimum. It operates without much noise. It has a triple-wall …

I have tried various forms of stevia. I have never been able to force myself to like it as a sweetener for drinks or food, except when blended, as in the product called Truvia. When I decided to make homemade pots of lip butter as stocking stuffers one …

Sea and Ski is a suncreen that has been around for years. It is a suntan lotiion that I bought at Big Lots last year and it has served me well. This is really good at keeping your skin hydrated and is something that I use when I …