There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

If there ever was a gadget invented solely for the purpose of brushing, it’s this hi-tech electric toothbrush. My veteran electric toothbrush was getting cranky, and I was tired of chasing after its scarce replacement heads. I refused to use it in a short period and slipped …

When I had a serious skin problem once, my doctor recommended Cetaphil cleanser for using on my face or any body parts that were sensitive. It worked great and I loved it, but for the amount I had to use daily, it became very expensive. Having a serious skin …

Yesterday I had been to the super market and there my eyes caught a sanitary pad that is called as Choice sanitary pads, I just turned the packet to see the price, for my surprise the rate of this sanitary pads is very less. I thought of giving …

I have very sensitive teeth. I used many toothpastes, but none of them proved helpful. I then decided to give Colgate Misvak a try. This toothpaste is named before Misvak which has numerous benefits for teeth. It seemed to be a blend of natural cure and latest research.
I brush …

Benecol Caramel Smart Chews are an awesome way to lower your cholesterol. I don’t have a problem with my cholesterol being high or out of control, but I think that everything and anything I can do to keep myself healthy is very important. Having high cholesterol can cause many …

As a thank you token, I was given a small hand cream sample made by the Love and Toast company. I had heard of them, but never used any of their products. This was a hand cream, which came in a small tube. The scent was called Gin Blossom. …

The Planet fitness in Chicopee has the potential to be a real good fitness club but there are so many things that are holding it back from its’ potential. These are the reasons that have kept me from never returning to the Planet fitness in Chicopee when I was …

I love the way my skin feels after bathing with Dove Gentle Exfoliating beauty bar.
This is the time of year when moisturizing the skin is crucial for proper skin care against the winter elements.
I have tried applying various skin care lotions to my entire body, but I found that …

I have had a few dental problems over the years, and I am always looking for new oral hygiene products to try out. Much of my problem comes from the fact that I hate to floss. I have very sensitive gums, and any more flossing than once in a …

I was introduced to papaya enzyme by a friend who had weaned herself off of all antacids after a daily battle with heartburn and indigestion lasting several years. I have chronic GERD and a hiatal hernia, so I am trapped into taking proton pump inhibitors daily. However, sometimes they …

The Ranir Folding Tootbrush is a unique accessory that is sold at Walmart for just $2.50 and this is an essential for any college student or frequent traveler. I first used this toothbrush two weeks ago on October 7, 2007 because I found that my old toothbrush is difficult …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

There are so many acupuncture and beauty clinics in this city. And I was the one that often tried those place as soon as I heard from somebody that I could lose weight by getting some treatment there.
That’s also include this Clinic Acupuncture from dr. Hawoe. I went there …

This cream rocks! Even with the most frequent diaper changes, babies can still get rashes, particularly from diarrhea which, brings about some of the worst and most painful diaper rashes. I worked in a childcare for a long time and for stubborn diaper rashes, I used to alternate ointment …

I cannot stand the burn of regular Listerine and I absolutely love anything vanilla, so naturally when I saw the advertisement for Vanilla Mint Listerine, I got excited. Of course, I had to wait months before we actually got the product in this town, but once I saw …

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 tried SSS tonic for the first time when I worked at a drugstore. Many of our older customers bought it regularly. I was in the process of developing some strange symptoms which would later be diagnosed as fibromyalgia. At the time, lupus was a strong suspect on the …

My daughter has had several broken fingers and jams them more times than I can remember. She is one that cannot tolerate any pain and she cries uncontrollably over a simple splinter. So, my home-made splints were really no good for her because her fingers would move …

I just have to say that I think Walgreens is one of the greatest stores when it comes to cosmetics, medicine and general health-related products. I’ve gotten so many things from that store that I absolutely swear by and the Walgreens Aloe Vera Body Mist Gel is one of …

Ever since I started running I realized that it is a lot harder to run with nothing especially when I go for my longer runs to help me train for marathons. One of the hardest things to manage when I am running several miles on the trial, is …

I decided to try Neutragena T/Gel Shampoo to see if it worked the way they say it does. It is supposed the strip the hair of all the bad stuff and leave only the good stuff behind. It is used temporarily for a specified amount of time. You then …

I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and I have used a few of their toothpastes. My mouth is very sensitive to strong mint flavors, so I usually end up using kid’s brands or alternative flavors that some natural toothpastes offer. This one was mint, but I made …

Have you ever experienced getting a fever accompanied by clogged nose caused by colds? Well, I have and quite often too especially during the rainy season. Anyone who has gone through this knows how much of a hassle it can be. During times like this, I find that the …

GNC 100% Whey Protein is great whey protein. The only complaint I have is the taste of Banana Cream. It tastes horrible.
This whey protein is very good. It has a natural source of BCAA. It has 20 grams of high-quality protein source and it is a quick dissolving …

Carefree is a brand I have used since I started using pantiliners. Since they were a good product for a good price, they were what my family bought. We have always been frugal, and Carefree fit right into our budget.
Carefree is easy to spot on the shelf, …

I am used to taking contraceptive pills because my boyfriend and I don’t want another baby yet and we can’t do much discipline especially in cold season so we need and planned to continue using this method of contraception. I think Althea is one of the cheapest pills I …

Since I have turned forty, I have become aware of the aging of my skin and I want to take steps to prevent as much of it as possible, or at least make it seem less noticeable. I take a regular multivitamin and mineral supplement all the time, but …

Working in a hospital makes me very prone to sickness and infections. Even if I wanted to do hand washing every now and then, often times it is not the real situation especially if we have many patients. Good thing that the hospital I am in recently provided us …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

Unfortunately, I missed my usual workout time and got stuck walking during the heat of the day. As the temperature has been hovering in the 90’s I decided to spare myself heatstroke and opted for an in-home walk instead.
Really, if you live somewhere where …

I tried Head and Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic Clean when I was visiting a friend that had it in their shower. I had forgotten to bring my own shampoo. Although I didn’t purchase the shampoo myself, it can be purchased at Walmart for $9.24 for a 33.9 oz. …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

I remembered Salon Selectives shampoos from a few years back, and when I first saw this product on the shelf, I assumed without a close look that it was a shampoo, one of the old ones. Then I saw “pomegranate” and realized it must have been created more recently because …

Dry mouth is horrible. I suffer from it because of medicine I am taking that makes me thirsty and dry in the mouth all the time. Dry mouth causes my mouth to be so dried out it can sometimes cause sores and gum inflammation. The reason why is because …

I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

I used a lot of yoga mats. One of them was Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat which cost only $35 online. I bought it because I needed a tough yoga mat which can help me. There are many decent yoga mats, and this is one of them. I like …

I can remember when I was a little girl and my mom used cucumber peel off masks. I loved to play with the stuff. It was more fun than letting glue dry on your fingers to peel off, because it smelled nice. I tried it on my face a few …

When I asked my aunt what cleanser she was using on her face, she showed me her bottle of Acure Organics Creme with olive and mint. I had asked because her skin looked smooth and pretty, and the tone was very even. I knew she had some issues with dry …

Over the last few years my kids have begun needing glasses and I had to find someone the insurance we had would be accepted. Although I really was hesitant about using Walmart for glasses and not a regular optical company, I figured how much different than using Sears …

It was an advertisement in the newspaper that compelled me to buy the morning walker one year back. It is a health equipment that is electricity operated, with a swing platform, which goes swinging one side to the other side and back.
To use it, one has to lie down …

I take nightly baths to treat fibromyalgia muscle and nerve symptoms and have been doing this for some time. To make the routine more interesting, I use a variety of bath products, including salts, oils, bubbles, bombs, confetti—“ just about anything for fun and fragrance, from the very inexpensive to …

Being diabetic means you are familiar enough with little individually wrapped alcohol pads that you use when taking your blood sugar. Personally, I find them a bit of a pain. At first I liked them, but later all the tearing open little packets and the buildup of trash got …

I have long, over processed, over colored, and thinning hair. It tends to be a bit frizzy at the ends, so I like to use heat appliances such as flat irons and the In Styler to style it daily. I also blow dry my hair to give it more …

Because I’m a heavy coffee drinker and usually wake up in the morning telling my husband he does NOT want to kiss me because I have some serious morning breath, I usually end up brushing my teeth four times a day just to get the dry and ugly taste …

I get bruises whenever I play soccer. It has been a very risky game but I have enjoyed it much. There are also times when I will accidentally have cuts because of too much working out. I have solved these medical problems by applying conventional products to my bruises and …

I am a thorough fitness freak and love working out in order to keep myself fit and healthy. Due to my hectic life schedule, I find if rather difficult to commute to the gym on a regular basis and so I always try to get some simple and easy …

I got myself a Schick Intuition Plus (Sensitive) when I was looking for a long lasting blade for my underarms (good genes gave me nearly no hair on my legs and the hair requires no maintenance whatsoever)
Usually, I buy the convenient disposable razors that come in threes or twos. …