One day while I was shopping, I decided to buy some cotton balls to fill up the decorative dispenser in my bathroom. I used to use cotton balls frequently for various cosmetic and medical reasons. I largely abandoned them for the flat cotton rounds that seemed to work much …

Flossing is something that my family and I have been trying to get into. We know that flossing leads to a healthy mouth and would like to try to keep our mouths healthy as possible. I also however, liked to find floss that is strong, durable, and affordable. …

Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …

I am a regular user of massage oils. My partner and I give each other regular massages because I have fibromyalgia and it helps my symptoms. My partner has everyday aches and pains, and I am a nice partner so I reciprocate. Everyone can benefit from a good massage.
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This shampoo comes in a 11 fl. oz. blue colored bottle with a green cap. It contains Aloe to help moisturize the scalp. This shampoo is used to control and prevent dandruff. It serves as a conditioner as well as a shampoo.
What I found was that it does a …

The first time I introduced myself to Sucrets products was actually when I had a toothache and didn’t have any dental insurance to speak of and certainly couldn’t afford to have my wisdom tooth removed. I realized that Sucrets had a numbing effect to it, so I would put …

While bargain hunting at TJ Maxx, the other day I picked up a fantastic Yoga Kit. While I usually try to get in a FIT TV Namaste Yoga class, I had never tried a Wai Lana Yoga Workout before. Also, I would often make do with items …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

Due to the cold climatic conditions, I was down with severe cold and cough. The cold thoroughly seemed to block my nose and throat making me feel highly uncomfortable. I immediately had to take my cough syrup but since I was feeling so uncomfortable even the time taken for …

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 …

The name of this deodorant sounded great when I saw it, standing up in the middle of a shelf in the drugstore while looking at me, so I tried it.
The first good thing that I noticed about Rexona Girl Tropical Power is that it doesn’t have alcohol, so it …

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 …

I was down to my last pair of contact lenses when I was still in Gaborone. The airport closure across Europe affected my flight and I had to wait a week before I could actually go home. I also tried to get my lenses while in Gaborone by going …

I like to use children’s toothpastes because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors in adult mainstream products. I change brands regularly for variety. This is one that I came across when I was actually looking for a natural mouthwash.
The sparkle berry blast is a …

Aleve is pretty much the only pain reliever I have used for the last ten years. I’d like to say first off, I am not a pill popper or a person who believes in obliterating pain at the first sign of discomfort. I do however, believe in treating pain …

A few weeks back, with a severe attack of cold, I was just bedridden. Not only did I suffer from minor aches and pains all over my body, but my throat pain and nasal congestion left me feeling totally uncomfortable. After prescribing some medicines, my physician suggested using Theraflu …

For many years we’ve been using Colgate, a brand of tooth paste that was proven to be effective than other tooth paste. Why did I said it’s proven because I was using this tooth paste since my preschool days, as my mother said when I was small I loved …

I have fibromyalgia and use massage therapy as a way to manage symptoms and keep myself mobile and active. I often use oil blends that I have made myself, but sometimes I come across one that is too good to pass up. The recipe on this Sunshine Spa oil is …

A couple months ago I realised that I had gained a lot of weight after I was going through depression, and thus I decided to go on a strict diet and lose a certain amount of weight by a certain time. The diet worked like a charm and I …

My acne prone skin had always been a great cause of concern. Initially I would have acne especially on the —˜T’ zone on my face, but with regular care and treatment —“ I had quiet successfully managed to keep the eruptions at bay. But a few days back when …

About a year ago we started looking for a home gym system that would be equivalent to what they offer at the best gyms because my aunt was going out for a new job of an emergency medicinal technician and this required that she be in top physical shape. …

This little product is one of the strangest things my new agey friend has ever come up with to give me as a gift. If you have read my other reviews, she’s the one that gave me the cell phone sticker that is supposed to block radiation, and made …

I absolutely hate herbal essences shampoo and conditioners. They attract buyers with there colorful bottles and good smells but they work very poorly for me in actually cleaning my hair. My scalp has an allergic reaction every time I use there shampoo and conditioner where my hair literally sticks …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

Delaware does have several social work agencies that will distribute free contraceptives for teenagers through the age of eighteen. Not only are condoms given out free at such facilities, but so too are birth control pills and pap exams. Information will also be granted to girls who …

Being in my 40’s, I admit am not as strong and quick as when I was in my 20’s and 30’s. I have an 8 to 5 job that requires a lot of mental exercise that keeps me behind the desk most of the time. It can really get …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. It has been essential in keeping me active and healthy. I love to use bath salts, because they have some amazing health effects and help to treat my condition. The minerals added to the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and …

I always keep bottled water handy in the car even if I am only driving short distances. After all, water is the best cure for thirst, not fizzy drinks or even juices. When I went to Thamaga 2 weekends ago, I ran out of water. Even if it …

I experienced a severe attack of food poisoning, which although treated with antibiotics, resulted in some ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms for many months. Doctors did a battery of tests on me, but were never able to give a clear cut diagnosis. Eventually I was told that my now permanent …

The health of my skin is a very important issue for me since I suffered from severe acne in my youth and have begun to notice that my two young teenage sons are also beginning to experience the same problems as well. They don’t quite have the luxury of …

Being a woman, I have to deal with a monthly cycle and when choosing between pads and tampons, I much prefer tampons, mainly because they do not give me a feeling like I am wearing a diaper. I usually buy large multi-packs to keep on hand because it …

I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …

For me, the best thing about the Pigeon Digital Thermometer is that it does not break since its main body is made of ABS plastic and not the breakable type that normal thermometers have. I find this product the right thermometer for me since I have a history of …

I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

I have a continuous problem of headache. I have checked it but nothing found wrong and the problem still persists. To reduce the severity of the problems, often, I have to take pills. It happened at least once in a weak and so one pill in a weak.
Taking pills …

I drink too much tea, coffee and soda. That equals bad results on my teeth. I know I should quit them, but in the meanwhile, I want to freshen up my teeth whenever possible. I was a big fan of Crest Whitestrips Classic. I always …

I’ve said many times that Crest is my favorite and preferred brand of toothpaste. These days, there are many varieties available, and I really don’t know if they all do what they claim or not. I’m not even sure we have a true way of gauging and …

At a dinner party during the opening of a Grilled Tuna Restaurant, one of my celebrity guests was rushing through her dinner as she listened to the presentation of another guest who sharing something about her health products. My celebrity guest was not paying much attention to the …

Vacation to Hawaii? Yes please! Cellulite infused thighs? No. I started using Nivea’s Goodbye Cellulite Gel about 2 months prior to a vacation where I knew I’d be in a bathing suit a lot. I had okay results with this product and was satisfied. I didn’t really expect miracle, …

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 …

I’ve been seriously trying to up my exercise levels and as a busy mom I realised that walking would be the activity I could most easily fit into my schedule. I was advised to buy a pedometer so I could keep track of my exercise, and eventually chose this …

Over the years, drinking coffee and diet sodas have made my teeth a little yellow. Recently while looking at pictures on my digital camera I noticed they were turning very yellow and realized I had to do something to bring back my white smile. I was wary of trying …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

Acne.org’s treatment gel is an absolute life saver. I am twenty one years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. Usually by the early twenties, people grow out of their acne stage. Unfortunately not me. After being put on antibiotics for almost five years, i still …

I have really bad stomach ulcers and one of the supplements I take daily to help soothe and heal my ulcers is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera Digestive System Dietary Supplement. I like this supplement because I can get a bottle of with 50 softgels in it that cost …

In order to keep my workout regime interesting, to complement my weight lifting days at home, I occasionally go out to the Body Lab Gym in Kempton Park as this is the cheapest one of them all that I have information about.
This is a great gymnasium as the mere …

Pepto Bismol was recommended to me by a pharmacist when I was having tummy problems. But this medicine is for so much more. It helps to relieve Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea and Diarrhea.
I personally used it for Nausea, Upset Stomach and on very rare occasions, Heart Burn. Pepto …

We live in a hill station and the road has plenty of curves and bends. I myself was born and bought up there so I don’t have much of problem travelling but when ever my sister comes home she really vomits develops this nausea and have to …

Due to family and work tensions I would sometimes find it difficult sleeping in the night. My mind would always remain active all through the night and even though I tried my best to sleep all night, I would be unsuccessful. The result of this would be that I …

Every once in a while, when I’m not eating right, I get a little stopped up, and that’s about the only delicate way I can say it. When this happens, about the only way I can get back on track is to take a fiber supplement to help. I …