I hate having a cold. Most of the time I use something like Thera Flu, because it is warm and soothing and even though it has the same medicines in it that the tablet forms do, it just feels better in a warm cup of liquid. It’s totally psychological.
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I am a sufferer of chronic pain from fibromyalgia, nerve pain, and lower back pain due to stress and injuries. I’ve heard so many people talk about acupuncture treatment for pain, and how it changed their lives, that I’ve really always wanted to try it, but never really knew of …

There is nothing like a good bubble bath to soothe tired sore muscles and make the stress of the day disappear. I have fibromyalgia, and hot baths are almost a necessity for me to be functional.
I have a great variety of bubble baths, bath salts, and other bath …

I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …

Sitting down for a few minutes and reading on Health Magazine has always been part of my daily routine for several months now. I do that because it keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be missing something very …

I just loved styling my hair and sometimes overdoing it —“ left my hair feeling dull and lifeless. This I guess was because I had to use various hair styling products to get that complete look. Since I didn’t want to stop styling my hair and at the same …

Getting sick is just one of the many things that we avoid. This is the reason why we always make sure that everything is clean. I always keep Casino Ethyl Alcohol at home and in my bag. It feels good to always have something that helps in keeping things …

There are times that I will have a difficult time breathing and I need something to open up my airways. I found this over the counter medication called Primatine Mist. It is really meant for people with bronchial asthma, which I am not altogether sure I don’t have. I …

I love the ThermaCare Heat Wraps. They are wonderful! I use them for cramps and for my knee after running. Once you open these up, you simply place them on the part of the body that hurts, and within a few minutes, they warm up! They last for a …

The Polar brand of heart rate monitors came in many sizes, but I am going to be reviewing the Polar FT4, which is a wristband model that you would use when you are out and about. I bought this monitor because it is a lot easier to let the …

Among my favorite times of the year is when Bath and Body Works holds their semi annual clearance sales. I just got back from one this week, and stocked up on all my favorites at fantastic prices.
Some of their newer fragrances are even on sale—“ but it’s …

I’ve had some hit and miss experiences with SinuCleanse, but this one seemed like it was just a typical nasal spray with a saline solution, and I was in a hurry and on my way to work so I just picked it up. Especially when I’m at work, I …

Every woman nowadays uses feminine wash to keep our privates clean and fresh. I use PH care, cause first of all, it is definitely cheaper than the number one brand in feminine wash, which is Lactacyd. I also like PH care, cause they have different smells, like the cool …

This Safe 4 Hours product is really nice and I think one of the more superior products for treating cuts and keeping your skin clean and protected from dirt and grime. I find it very effective for my kids who are still young enough to want to dig in …

I found this product when looking for fiber supplements, and it is quite an interesting blend—“ so I bought it to try for my own digestive issues. I have had GERD and irritable bowel syndrome for years, and I have been taking aloe vera, fiber and sometimes enzymes to treat …

I think these sanitary towels are brilliant considering the price. These are the Ultra Towels with Wings by Tesco’s own brand and it only cost me just over a pound for a packet of 16 towels. They cost about 10p each basically, so I was not expecting …

I am a regular user of Cortisone 10 Plus. The last time I was at Walmart, I was running a little over budget for my shopping list that week, so I decided to replace my usual product with Walmart’s Equate brand of hydrocortisone cream with moisturizers.
Everything on the …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

Despite the fact that I have excellent dexterity in other areas, I tend to cut my fingers in the kitchen a lot. Being a musician as well as someone who types quite a bit, I need my fingers to be pain free if possible. The last time I …

When I began experiencing palpitations last year, I did lots of research into different things that might be causing them, as my doctor didn’t really have an answer, other than my heart seemed just fine. It didn’t feel just fine—“ it was beating way too hard, and scaring me …

It has been a very long time since I last used a facial mask. The weather outside has been extremely hot, unfortunately causing me to do a lot of sweating. Although I rarely suffer from facial outbreaks, I still experience other problems such as exaggerated pores. …

The after effects of my prolonged illness seem to take a toll on my hair to a great extent. Apart from making my feeling dry and rough, I experienced hair fall which I thought would turn be bald if I didn’t do anything to solve this problem. This is …

I recently decided that I needed to start going to a gym again. One of my girlfriends and I decided to join a local gym called Anytime Fitness. We were both excited to sign up. We were ready to start working out. The first day …

I’m ashamed to admit that I had athlete’s foot last year because of the rainy season. My shoes and feet always got wet and it never occurred to me that I would get ’stinky feet’. It smelled horrible, and I had to buy new sneakers because the smell wouldn’t …

Having to stand on my feet in my high heeled shoes almost left me with a terrible foot pain thereby leaving me feeling fatigued and tired by the end of the day. This is why is became important for me to use insoles in my shoes to actually …

I had never really worried about exercising while away from home before I started traveling for work on a frequent basis. I decided to look for some portable exercise equipment that I could pack and use while in a hotel when I didn’t have time to either use the …

I think it is important to always work with good toothpaste. Though I don’t really have complaints with many toothpaste brands out there, some work better than others. I know that quality is not in a brand name and will try almost any toothpaste at least once. On one …

I feel that I must share with all you readers of a brand that I am deeply falling in love with. About a few weeks ago I had gone to a store called Ulta and decided to purchase a little face cleanser that had Vitamin C as one of its …

I use bath salts to help relax my body and treat the pain and muscle stiffness of fibromyalgia. My nightly hot bath helps me more than any other therapy ever has, and I don’t know what I would do without it.
I love to use mineral salts in …

When I began having pain in my right upper abdomen, I assumed it was gas. I soon experienced it so frequently that I had to visit the doctor, who determined that I had gallstones. These eventually ended with my gallbladder being removed in an emergency surgery, but when I was …

Walgreen’s Intensive Healing Moisturizing Lotion is basically the Walgreen’s brand for Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion. The main ingredients are the same, and the Walgreen’s version is $3 cheaper than the Gold Bond Lotion. I am thrilled that I have found a less expensive alternative to the …

These towelettes come in a box of one-hundred and they are all individually wrapped. For about six dollars and fifty cents, one-hundred small hand sanitizing towelettes would seem to be a pretty good deal. I thought so, and that’s why I gave them a try. They would be a …

This review is for any woman that is thinking about trying the Diva Cup. If you haven’t heard about it, the Diva Cup is a new gadget out for women to …

A few days back, when the heel of my sandals just cracked— and I found myself landing on the floor with great force, I realized that I had sprained my ankle rather severely. In fact the pain was so severe at that point of time —“ that I almost …

I was a blissfully unemployed mother of two for almost seven years when I finally decided, because my kids were old enough to finally stay home by themselves for a few hours here and there, to hit the work force again. I live in Michigan, and jobs are far …

Rice Bran is an organic soap from Cyleina Organic. It is made out of special organic ingredients; palm oil, coconut oil, water, brown sugar, lavender oil, Geranium oil, grapefruit seed extract, rosemary oil, acapuico rice bran enzyme, palmarosa oil, maychang oil, silk powder, benzoin oil, cedar wood oil, mineral …

I have been a big fan of Aura Cacia since the very first time I tried one of their products. I love their bath products, and I have used quite a few of them. When I tried a little sample pack of some bath salts in the “Heart Song” scent, …

Many prescription drugs, as well as some which are available over the counter, have been developed in recent years to enhance successful treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Spiriva is a once daily prescription inhaler. The handihaler includes both the inhaler …

I have an allergy to latex, so my partner always has to use non-latex condoms during our time together. It can get a little frustrating sometimes, because there aren’t as many options available when it comes to non-latex. We did try the Durex Avanti Bare Condoms and …

This hand sanitizer saved me on more than one occasion. When I was working at a payment office where we shared a phone with customers, and frequently handled their documents, everyone was always getting sick. It actually became a real problem when people would come down with the same …

A few years ago, I always suffered from menstrual cramps whenever my monthly visitor would arrive. It was painful and annoying because I couldn’t do much when I am “under attack.” I would stay in bed the whole morning. I didn’t have any other bodily pains, but the cramps …

As someone with sensitive skin, I find the skin on my hands regularly dried out and cracked as a result of frequently washing with regular hand soap. I would apply dermatologist recommended lotions multiple times a day and still barely retain the moisture, because I wash so frequently. Consequently, …

I am a heavy smoker so it is imperative that I take ascorbic acid, or to some people Vitamin C, regularly. I used to take brand name Vitamin C and I purchase a minimum of a hundred tablets so it is quite expensive I should say. But when I …

I don’t think this shower gel really works any better than regular soap in terms of cleaning the skin. My skin looks the same weather I use this shower gel or not. I will say though that it does have a pleasant fragrance though that lasts for the better …

My sister-in-law came to me and gave me MosOut Anti Mosquito Patch. She said I should use this for my children instead of mosquitoes repellent lotion. In her opinion, the lotion is not good enough to use every day for the children. I was wondering if it’s really true …

My all time favorite tea to have with a meal is Yogi Ginger Herbal Tea. I like this herbal tea because it helps aid in digestion and helps prevent indigestion and heartburn naturally so I can eat a meal and enjoy it without getting the nasty heartburn and indigestion …

Nowadays, we should be conscious about our health and prevent our family from acquiring diseases. The best way to prevent us from getting illness is to do regular hand washing and using an alcohol as a disinfectant.
I always see to it to have an alcohol in my bag and …

This particular health clinic, known as Country Side Clinic and Surgery is a place which I highly recommend for those of you having small children and also elderly that want to get a check-up and also suitable for adults. The clinic is operated by Dr Zailan bin Ahmad and …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia that have affected me since my late teens. I use a variety of bath products to keep things interesting and also for their health benefits. Some products, like mineral salts and essential oil blends, help to detoxify …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …