I have “suspected” lupus, so I cannot really spend any time in the sun because it could affect my health. When I do go outside, I wear high powered sun block. This means, basically, that I stay white as a sheet. Since I can’t enjoy the sun traditionally, I …

Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …

I am not very diligent at changing my bed linens, so I take it as an apparent sign that my bed is considerably dirty only after I see the manifestations on my skin. In recent times, I’ve been breaking out periodically, and I also get itchy rashes in …

Having heard many people rave about how paraffin wax baths helped their arthritic or dry hands, I was curious to see if one would be beneficial to my hands, which have muscle soreness and stiff joints from fibromylagia, constant typing, and playing music.
I asked for one as a …

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 …

Ever since I am a teen, I have been really loyal to Lactacyd Feminine Wash. It does not just offer thorough cleaning in the vaginal area but it also makes me feel refreshed and so much more comfortable hours after application.
I have tried other brands before but Lactacyd …

When I was so impressed with a bath salt from Spa Sentiments, I decided to see what else they had to offer. I love using a foot powder in my shoes every day. It keeps my feet from perspiring and keeps my shoes smelling nice and clean. Since I am …

There is a lot to like about St. Ives products. They are inexpensive, good quality, and do not test on animals or use animal ingredients. They usually try to add some beneficial natural elements to their products too. When my mom gave me this moisture cream because she said it …

I had this stomached last week, I experienced diarrhea and vomiting due to drinking of water directly to the faucet. Normally, I drink a purified water that’s why I’m not used to drink water that is not filtered. I had this terrible diarrhea and vomiting for 3 times, I …

I never buy new cosmetic products for myself because I am always worried about wasting money on something I won’t like or won’t use. My mom knows this, so she always uses this to her advantage at birthdays and Christmas to bombard me with makeup and various other cosmetics. …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

I have fibromyalgia. Part of the reason my symptoms are under pretty good control is because I am on medication to ensure that I sleep well, and that has a direct effect of my well being and the level of my symptoms. I rely on this medication—“ but sometimes the …

I first started using Glucose meters in 1995 when I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 insulin dependant.
My first Glucose meter was One touch basic and I used it for several years. It helped me a lot in configuring my insulin dosage and monitoring my glucose level especially …

I have been wearing contact lenses now for a lot of years, more than I can count or remember. Back then, I tried so many disinfecting solutions to make sure that my lenses were cleaned correctly and sanitized. There’s nothing like getting eye infections as then I would not …

I have a nightly ritual of a hot bath before bed. It is part of my therapy to combat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as to relax and help me sleep. It has become a big hobby of mine to collect different bath products so that my nightly bath …

As my job is giving me stress, it does give me pain at my back, on my arms and neck. I need to something to solve this problem. Actually, I found one that can relieve the pain, however it only stops the pain. I need something that will protect …

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, …

I have been hearing good testimonies about Memory Plus but I was quite reluctant then to take this once a day tablet because I thought it was made of synthetic ingredients. However, I later found out it is all natural so I had for so many times planned …

I tried out this product because it honestly sounded like fun. It is a weight loss aid, in the form of liquid chocolate that you drink an ounce of before a meal. It contains the patented product “Chocamine” which is a concentration of the “feel good” chemical in cocoa …

The Rechargeable Remington WDF-1600 Smooth & Silky Ultra Shaver is a very nice razor. It’s lightweight, durable and easy-to-use. It comes with an extra hair trimmer too.
I like this razor a lot; it works very well as long as you go slow with it. It is …

I bought the NSI B-100 Complex, which was a bottle of 300 capsules for about $15, mostly because it has all the B vitamins you need for optimum health, and I felt like I was lacking them. Some B vitamins can support the immune system and nervous system and …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

All babies born under thirty five weeks of gestational age, are either required to, or have the option to, receive what is called a synogis shot for the first five months of their young lives. These shots are given to premature infants to reduce their chances of getting …

I have been using this product for years for myself and my family. This year I wondered if it would work against the swine flu. This past week, my son’s school got hit hard with the swine flu. My son got sick this weekend. His …

I use a variety of Valeo products in my exercise regime just to enhance it, because they are well made items, and they are so affordable. One that I bought was the Valeo Ab Wheel which was only $10 and made pretty durable. I bought it online …

I am usually not a fan of feminine pads but there are times when I just do not want to wear tampons. I tend to only have trouble with menstrual cramps during the first day of my cycle and I always find that when I wear tampons during that …

The acne on my face was soon becoming an on and off affair. Although they seemed to appear quickly- making them go away seemed to be an uphill task. These pimples seemed to be the only negative factor marring my beautiful face. Although I did get relief using Clindac- …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

I bought a tube of this Equate cream at Walmart, when I was not near home and really needed something to help my back, which had been aching from all the walking I had done on a day trip. The cream is a generic version based on the …

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 …

Gardening has always been my one my favorite hobbies and I would always try and spent some time tendering and nurturing my plants everyday. Though I found this routine incredibly relaxing on the mental front, using my hands during the process did seem to do enough damage …

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. …

Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt when I got my hands on the new Roc Brilliance Eye Beautifier Anti-aging system. Thanks to some aggressive advertising, and good word of mouth, I was primed for the quick sale of the nearly 50.00 dollar 2-step system. …

This is a hypnosis CD set which is composed of 8 audio sessions, all conducted by Wendi Friesen. Each audio session is composed of relaxation and hypnosis exercises to help the listener to sleep well at night. First of all I am not that new to hypnosis and I …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty, and it doesn’t seem to be getting and better. I have tried everything I can find, and sometimes I end up wasting a lot of money on products that don’t help. Fortunately, sometimes I come across one that …

If you have kids, chances are when you buy bandaids, they are themed with pictures on them such as Scooby Doo or Barbie instead of the plain bandaids we use as adults. The only thing bad about bandaids is that they don’t stay on after they have gotten …

I am always looking for new ways to curl my hair. I have extremely stubborn hair that doesn’t want to work with me. As soon as I get the curl in and turn around, the curl disappears. I thought I would try these curlers that I found at Walmart …

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 …

Time and again I give hand sanitizers a shot. But my default choice will always be rubbing alcohols. A recent scare, though nothing seriously epidemic, led me back to using alcohols again after an eye infection. I have this mannerism of rubbing my eyes while typing …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

I know that I can’t be the only woman who simply cannot keep up with a daily contraceptive regimen. From the time I became sexually active I have tried almost every pill and got the same awful side effects - painful menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, etc. - …

For the first time in my whole life, I hated mouth rinses especially the one by First Choice. I have never hated mouth rinses. In fact, I love mouth rinses and I can name 2 that I would certainly recommend. I don’t know what came over my husband that …

I had never had any sign of allergies or ear infections in my 45 years of life. Then I moved to the allergy capital of the world, also known as Knoxville, Tennessee. I also worked in a historical building for two years, which may have had fungus …

When I was a kid in school, I remember a lot of other kids always having Luden’s cherry cough drops with them. It was one of those school loopholes. Because it was a medicine, if a parent wrote a note, the kid could eat them in class. If …

I am entering my forties and my hair is starting to seriously thin around my crown. I have tried various shampoos that are suppose to support hair growth and scalp health. I’ve tried many volumizing mousses and gels, conditioners and even vitamins. Some of them were helpful, but never solved …

I have a problem in the summer with sweating beneath my breasts. Summers get very hot in the South, and this is a constant battle. I have been using powders and various natural products, trying to stop this problem, which can often cause pimples and itching if not treated. Powder …

A few days back I had been suddenly witnessing pain in the right side of my abdomen between the upper edge of the hip bone and the upper part of the rib cage. Though I never took it seriously —“ I tried gulping down a few pain relieving pills …

I am diabetic, and since the amount of carbohydrates I consume has a very direct effect on my blood sugar, I try to look for ways to reduce the carbs I eat. I was using a soy milk substitute for awhile, but then read an article that made me a …

Unfortunately, last year, I went through a terrible infection of thrush. It took 6 months and several visits to the clinic for check up’s until I got the infection cleared up. Sometimes, the infection re appears, very occasionally now I am pleased to say, and I am required to …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …