I usually keep some sort of antibiotic ointment in my house at any given time, because either myself or my husband is banging in to something and ending up with a cut somewhere on our body. It’s usually me, much to my chagrin. So, ointments and bandages are never …

I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …

I bought these razors when they were on sale and I have very mixed feelings about them. The price was right—“six dollars on sale with a dollar coupon, which the store doubled. I felt like I had gotten a really premium product at a steal. They have some pros and …

I was a bit confused when I saw the label on this conditioner. I thought perhaps it was an alternative to shampoo, because a product like that can be very useful for dryer hair types. As it turns out, this is in fact a conditioner, to be used on clean …

Bella ultra thin sanitary pads are the topic for me to share my experience with for now. Actually I use the other branded sanitary pads for me, but, once when I had been to the picnic with my friends, I got periods un expectedly and I borrowed some …

A few years ago, I started having some visual disturbances that were baffling the doctors. After seeing an ophthalmologist, a neuro-ophthalmologist, and a neurologist in addition to my general practitioner, I had no answers at all. Eventually, this turned out to be a strange manifestation of an atypical migraine. But …

Aura Cacia is one of my favorite brands for massage oils, essential oils and bath products. The quality of their products is first rate and very consistent across all of their various lines. I like to use massage as a therapy for fibromyalgia, and my partner often helps by massaging …

Facial tissues are hard to come by at work so theft is something that is common. For that reason, when I buy a box for my desk, I go with the cheaper brands.
One of those brands is Value Choice.
I like the Value Choice Brand because I can buy …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …

This review is for Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper which is being advertised as having “more cushiony comfort” than the prior product the company sold. I have to say that I love one of their advertising pieces that has a dog sleeping on a cushy chair. It just …

As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

I was curious as to how well a little strip placed on the tongue could actually freshen the breath. I decided to give it a try to see if I liked it. I picked up a three pack of Listerine PocketPaks for $3.96 at Walmart, which had 24 strips …

Althea Contraceptive Pills have been out on the market for a while, it is being manufactured by the Trust Contraceptive brand.
I took this pill last month of June 2010 after an exhaustive research on worthwhile and safe contraceptive pills. After reading such things regarding the scary mini-strokes some people use …

I was used to apply tooth paste of branded companies for cleaning of my teeth. For last couple of months, I was suffering from Pyorrhoea (blooding in gums)which could not be cured with any of branded toothpaste.
One of my colleagues suggested me to use Hiteshi Aloevera Herbal Tooth …

I recently changed my toothbrush because it is recommended by dentists that you change your toothbrush every three months. You would think I’d replace my old toothbrush with a new one of the same brand but not this time. The last time I bought a toothbrush it was for …

I have just completed 3 months on the cambridge diet and have successfully lost 30 pounds. The diet consists of consuming low calorie milkshakes and soups along with atleast 4 litres of water per day. There are a great variety of flavoured powders that can be made into yummy …

Why poison yourself with a big name tooth paste containing the harmful ingredient of fluoride?
Unlike those big name brands, Tom’s of Maine offers a toothpaste without fluoride.
Fluoride has been widely regarded as a cavity preventing, tooth savior. It’s anything but. For years, people, from children to elders, …

I was recently treated to a session at Body Envy located at 2121 Woodhead Street, Houston, TX 77019. I got an e-mail through GroupOn about getting a chemical peel treatment for much less than the actual price so I decided to take the deal. With GroupOn, you have to …

I was at a organic store / health store to look for some vitamines that could boost my immune system and energy level. I, then saw a bottle of wheatgrass in powder form. I have heard that wheatgrass does actually increases one’s energy level. Without much hesitant, I bought …

I have recently purchased a 3 lb tub of Syntha-6 Protein Powder. Syntha-6 is absolutely the best tasting and smoothest protein powder that I have ever tried and I have tried lots. I am reviewing BSN’s Syntha-6 Chocolate Milkshake flavor protein powder in particular. This is really an amazing …

I like to use a cornstarch based powder in the summer to keep dry and avoid heat rashes. I used talc for years, but when I learned about its possible health risks for women, I switched to other powders and abandoned the soft but dangerous talc. I have used several …

I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

I’ve tried quite a number of Dr.Scholl’s products over the last two years, and I have to say, I’m not always that impressed with them. I started working a new job two years ago, in retail, and that meant that my feet were always in these awfully uncomfortable shoes. …

I have a weakness for home exercise equipment, so once I stumbled upon The Firm Total Body TransFIRMation Kit at TJ Maxx; I knew I had to have it. If you have ever exercised to a firm workout DVD, you may have noticed the special hand weights …

The last time I took a trip to the beach, I stopped by the store to pick up some lip protection that would be appropriate for the sun, as I could not locate my usual sun block for lips. I love Burt’s Bees products, and generally I would rather use …

This Mangosteen Juice is also called Xango which I have used it for 2 months and wasn’t happy about it. It also has a website on it and has helped so many people with cancers and problems. It helps to boost your energy, fight inflammation, lose weight, reduces and …

Being a patient of high blood pressure, I decided to buy a home based BP monitor to easily keep track of my health. After doing necessary research, I bought this BP monitor around five months ago. As things stand out, it turned out to be a very bad investment. …

Since childhood I’ve been using the Colgate toothpaste although there are a few times that I’ve sometimes shift from another brand of toothpaste but there is really nothing like the Colgate brand which in all cases I’ve always come back to using Colgate. Just recently I’ve stick to …

I have fibromyalgia and have tried pretty much any pain relief cream and gel I can find to try. Most of them are decent, and a few are unusual. The Nature’s herb Boswellin cream is a little different because it uses two methods of relief. It contains both capsaicin, and …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been battling this condition since my late teens, and this is one of the most effective therapies I have found for it. The hot water stops muscle spasms and foot cramps, and eases my …

Now I’ve been contemplating whether or not I should purchase one of these toothbrushes for awhile now, I know they’ve been on the market for years now and so many people love it. I’ve heard so many raves reviews about it, but at first I wasn’t really interested. I …

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 …

Next time you want to get a hand sanitizer, get Dettol’s rinse-free hand sanitizer. Not only is it rinse-free meaning you don’t have to wash your hands after, it smells great on your hands too. I use it every time I need to handle Muneez. Because I care about …

When I younger Mentholated Limacol was more popular than it is today. My grandparents still use it till this day but I myself only use it occasionally. I just keep a bottle of this Mentholated Limacol around the house if I ever need it for any purpose.
Mentholated Limacol has …

My favorite protective lip balm to where when I am going outside is Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15. It helps prevent my lips from becoming burned by the so and dried out by the wind. However, I don’t like the scent of it or the way it …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

I am a workingwomen and I always keep my small kit ready with me, which contains some antiseptic crème, cosmetics and also some sanitary pads for emergencies. When I am talking about the sanitary pads, I would like to say something about the choice sanitary pads. Actually …

I had been hearing so much in the news about red wine being good for the heart and even extending life span, I decided to add it to my antioxidant arsenal. I tried by first actually buying and trying to drink a glass at night. This didn’t last …

I’ve always heard of tea tree oil as a magnificent overnight solution to pimples, but I never believed it. Throughout my teen years, I’ve suffered from horrible, dreadful, and embarrassing acne. I’ve tried so many products from prescription creams, over the counter acne products, exclusive online or as seen …

I am a person who has been suffering from migraine for the last few years. Since having migraine almost makes me paralyzed, it leaves behind no other option than taking a pain killer to help me get some relief. Since I have dreaded taking painkillers, I always try …

I am serious of taking care of my private parts. For me this is more important than taking care of the outside. We do not know what disease or irritation we can get from using public restrooms or either on private ones. We need to be safe and protected …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

I had intended to buy myself some sensible, anti-bacterial type of liquid hand wash for my bathroom when I spotted this really cute Palmolive Aquarium one with a hologram of a dolphin swimming on the bottom of the sea on it. I always look at it when I …

Dettol has become a symbol of hygene for me. Dettol is an orange colored antiseptic which comes in the form of concentrated liquid, soaps, hand wash, band-aids for home use. Dettol has helped me get rid of my skin rashes and itchiness which I had developed after …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit when she leaves town for business. One weekend I had him for both days, and I decided to take him to a farm where he could pet the horses and other animals. We packed a lunch and headed out …

When I was running short on shampoo, (and money) one month, I bought a rather large and economical bottle of Equate brand Pro Vitamin moisture renewal shampoo and conditioner in one. It was more than enough to last me until I got paid, but I figured since I got so …

When I was looking for ways to protect myself from the unusually large number of sick people I encountered in the winter months last year, I found reviews for this product were pretty good. I’d tried Airborne, and it seemed to be working, but curiosity made me decide to try …

The Southern Bell soap company is one of my favorite local vendors for natural handmade soaps. I have bought several of their soap bars from craft fairs where they had a table or booth. One favorite is Blossoms and Berries. This is an indescribably lovely blend of ripe …