I have a hemorrhoid condition which can range from mild pain and itching to severe swelling and trips to the surgeon. On one particular occasion, I had a flare up that only consisted of some mild irritation and itching. I was spending some time at a retreat, and …

I have been suffering from a back ache for the past few years. The pain in my back sometimes became even worst whenever I tried sitting for a longer period of time. Though using various heat packs and pain gels did give me some relief, they seemed …

Colds can be a miserable business. Your nose runs, your head aches, and your throat feels sore. No matter what you do you know that you have to sit it out because there is no cure for the common cold.
There may not be a cure, but Beecham’s Powders with …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

Maxicare is one of the best medical health card provider in the country, for the most part of what Ialready know about this medical card benefit that most companies give to their employees, everything you will need for your medical benefits can be availed with just the presentation of …

Because my diet is so restrictive (I am hypoglycemic), I have to take daily vitamins just to supplement because I do not get them from food like normal people can. Vitamin E is not a very hard vitamin to get in my diet, but I do not get …

Elmex and Aronal are toothpastes which usually have to be bought in a set because both toothpastes have a different effect on your teeth.
Both toothpastes were developed by the GABA-group - a company from Switzerland which specialised on health and mouth care products.
The price for the toothpastes in …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …

All of us live an active life. We do our household chores, go to work almost everyday, engage into sports and students attend their classes. Most of the time, we are under stress. During these vigorous activities, we can’t stay away from shedding off some sweat. These sweat bring …

Think you can’t be a Biggest Loser, well so did I until I found the Biggest Loser Fitness Program. With the program I was able to learn all the secrets to creating a lean, strong, fit body using only a few basic pieces of equipment, and in …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

A neighbor who was moving had a yard sale, and in it she offered this little model of air purifier, which had never even been used. She didn’t have room for it, she said—“ it had come as a free gift with another offer. She sold it to me …

Sadly, I can easily say that I’ve tried more than most people to lose weight and just put myself on the path to a healthier lifestyle. I had, five years ago, lost a good amount of weight, almost 60 pounds, just by eating right. But, after five months, my …

I was in hurry the other morning because I was running late for work. Even though I was running late I still needed my cup of coffee that I have every morning. When I opened up the cupboard, a glass fell right on my foot and cut …

I have diabetes, and part of this lovely disease can be frequently occurring yeast infections. Since every symptom might not indicate a yeast infection, it is often better to be safe than sorry. I have had cases where a shift in pH or something weird would cause a bacterial overgrowth …

Since most of my time is spent in front of the computer, my eyes which feel very tired and fatigued sometimes become a cause of concern. Apart from the puffiness and dark circles around my eyes- my eyes start looking rather dull and lifeless and so in order …

My brother is a member of an organization that travels to various countries to stay with local families and learn about the culture. He sends me trinkets from around the world as he knows I love to try new products and experience new ideas from abroad.
When he …

I love using natural soaps, and Shea Terra has been a company I have come to trust for very high quality soap. After using a vitamin C cleanser in the winter along with a toner that also contained a high volume of vitamin C gave me good results, I wanted …

I like to use a moisturizing body wash in the winter to help combat dry skin. I have used several of the Olay washes, and liked the effects on my skin, so I decided to try the Calm Release scent. I like calming scents, and expected it to be soft …

I have been using Trojan brand condoms with my husband for our entire marriage. We have tried other brands, but keep coming back to Trojan either because they are what is on sale when we shop for them, or because we see a new style we want to try. …

When I first heard of this item, I was intrigued. I love fragrance and I like all my hair products to smell nice, so I wondered what this offered that I could not get from a bottle of scented hair spray or just a spritz of my cologne in my …

I’ve had pharmacists actually tell me before that there’s not much difference in effectiveness in an SPF 60 product and one with an SPF 100 (and can you believe they actually make that, because I’ve tried it before), but I still see that higher number and think it just …

I’ve tried loads of teeth whitening products, all of which to date, turned out to be gentle stain removers rather than actual teeth whiteners and have done nothing to improve the shade and colour of my teeth. Then I saw an advert on the internet for SmileBryte teeth bleaching …

I bought this fantastic eye pillow after having used on at my massage at Adelaide Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s filled with 5 different herbs that are intended to help you sleep, and the soft material on the outside makes it one of the most pleasant-feeling eye pillows …

Once in awhile I get really sore achy feet and can’t handle the pain. One of the pain relieving foot creams I like to use is the Gold Bond Foot Pain Relieving Cream. The foot cream is very soothing to my achy feet and even helps moisturize them so …

Now holidays just ended and I think one good thing to treat yourself before coming back to the daily routine of work and the hardship of everyday housework is to pamper yourself a little and give it a more refreshing and revitalizing energy. One best way is going to …

I am a housewife and I have small children who are very naughty. I have a lot of work pressure as I have to prepare the breakfast before my children go to the school in the morning and I also take care of the rest of my family. …

I am quite a sucker for some advertising, and I always enjoy trying new products. But when I saw an ad for Colgate Wisp, a mini toothbrush that allows you to clean and freshen your mouth anywhere at anytime, I was immediately interested. I am one of those people …

When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …

I am forever trying new types of lotions. I decided that I would try St. Ives to see if it was any better than the lotions I had already tried. I purchased the St. Ives Lotion at the grocery store for $3.97 for a 16 oz. bottle. That is …

Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of those life difficulties that can be, perhaps, more easily diagnosed by one’s self than any medical physician or psychologist. The roots of this disorder are foundationalized upon the concept that during the winter months, when it is colder, people usually tend to …

Pearl Drops XL is commercialized (at least on the box) as a revolutionary toothpaste which supposedly whitens your teeth as you use it. Now I’m not an economics major nor am I a professional dentist, but it doesn’t take a genious to realize that these assumptions are somewhat bogus. …

I’m a huge fan of the scent of eucalyptus. I frequent some Renaissance festivals that carry essential oil perfumes, and I always end up buying something with this scent in it because I find it so relaxing and inviting and sometimes even invigorating depending on my mood. I had …

I’ve always been the stay-home mom, or the work-behind-a-desk employee, but when, after seven years, I decided to enter the workforce again out of financial necessity, the only job I could find was a more physically demanding retail position that had me up and down ladders and lifting forty …

I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …

I recently purchased Lysols Disinfecting wipes and I am satisfied with their performance. My seven year old son is in charge of the daily spot cleaning of the bathroom and I was looking for a cleaner that he could use that would not irritate his skin. As with all …

A few years ago, I hit rock bottom with a weight problem I had struggled with for years. A friend of mine worked for LA Weight Loss and helped to set me on the right track with my eating habits. The first thing I did was cut pop out …

I like to use kid’s products, and I also like two in one shampoos. I just happened to be browsing in the natural product section of a store one day and came across this product. I smelled it, and really liked the fresh orange fragrance, so I decided to …

I like to make my own blends of massage oils. I have a set of essential oils, and usually use either almond, sesame, or olive oil along with jojoba, castor oil and various others as the mood hits or if I have a specific need. Two products that I use …

I bought Calorie Off Arm Massage Shaper for $10 online because I wanted to slim my arms which used to be pretty fat back then. I bought it after learning the good reviews I read on it online, and it became a pretty good buy, actually, because it lasted …

I have been fighting bad breath for many years. I tried over brushing, mouthwash, breath Mints, and many treatments, none seemed to work. I was at wits ends, and had almost given up.
Then after searching the internet I found Thera Breath. I use the Toothpaste gel, …

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 …

When I was pregnant I had morning sickness that caused me to be sicker than a dog. Since the morning sickness, or shall I say “all day sickness” started in the first trimester or first three months of my pregnancy, I could not take any medication because of …

When I was younger and in high school, I never used deodorant, and trust me, that made me quite an oddball to my fellow students as well as a target for secret ridicule from the nastier girls in class. But the reason why I never wore deodorant was for the …

I have used baby lotion as a facial skin cleanser off and on since I was an adolescent as, not only it is incredibly cheap, but it is very pleasant to use and effective too. I do not know how many other women would think of using baby …

I have always been suffering from a terrible knee pain for the past few years. Though this knee pain is always temporary, the advent of it always makes me feel miserable and inactive. The last time I suffered a knee pain, the pain had almost made me paralyzed. …

I have very fair skin, and in the summer, I have very oily fair skin. I have to use strong sun block products, which are often heavy and greasy, and can cause me to break out. Never going outside is not an option for me, so I deal with …

Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …

I love to see that a lot of trusted companies from which I’ve purchased products over the years has finally expanded their product line to include some things that I still use on a regular basis. Pain relieving patches are one thing I tend to have in the house …

I am a big fan of Himalaya’s products as they are natural and they provide rapid results without causing any side effects. Whenever I have problems with a stubborn cough, Koflet syrup does help me to combat it in only few days. This syrup is beneficial in dry and productive …