I occasionally babysit a nine year old little boy when his mother has to leave town for business meetings. There have been several times that I ended up being a nurse as well as a babysitter, since he was brought to me sick or injured. On one occasion, …

I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …

I became aware of Dermovate Ointment when I had skin allergies way back year 2001. For a while, I had this problem with my skin, especially since my skin allergies kept getting worse as days passed by. From small rashes, they developed into big ones that eventually turned into …

I have diabetes, and I have tried to reduce the amount of medication I take by adding natural supplements. I believe nature works better than chemicals anyway, and I have had some good results with various products. I decided to try the Nature’s Way with gymnema because I …

One of my favorite places to shop is Dollar Tree because I am able to purchase name brand products at a super lower price- $1. Lately, the shampoos and conditioners that I typically use on my hair have left it feeling very dry. My hair is curly …

Being sexually active for quite a few years now I have used various brands of condoms. Last year I got a new boyfriend who was brand loyal to Trojan Magnum. After twenty minutes or so of sex I become physically uncomfortable. Not pain but soreness, and I felt …

One of the things I love about Curad bandages is that they stay in place no matter how long you wear them. They are always that wonderful fabric material that, even when wet, doesn’t slip off a finger or heel. The only problem I ever found with Curad is …

It is important to brush your teeth after the main meals, but some help against the virus that can attack your mouth always comes handy. I usually use mouthwash after brushing my teeth, to keep the health of my mouth in a better state.
Listerine antiseptic has a really strong …

I have used an Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush for the past few years. I can tell the difference when I used it than when I used a regular manual toothbrush. My teeth just felt so much cleaner with the powered toothbrush. It was time to replace my …

First of all, I bought this sleep programming CD because of the rave reviews I read. It is a CD which you should listen to at night when you sleep. The CD has a beautiful cover, and a little instruction inside. I like this product because of the nice …

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 have fibromyalgia, and in the early days of learning to deal with this chronic pain disease, I would take lots of over the counter pain killers, like Advil and aspirin. When I discovered it was causing me stomach problems, I switched to using only acetaminophen (Tylenol). I was taking …

I like to keep my nails looking neat, and for years I just used the standard emery board or metal files, with an occasional sapphire file.
When I happened to see the Opi crystal file near a display of their nail polish I was looking at, I picked it up to …

Wooded areas give me the creeps. I have a particular fear of bugs in general, but spiders and ticks specifically, or anything that can bite and live off of a host. I can sit and watch animal planet shows about bugs all day long and not feel that familiar …

A friend of mine recently had to get a full set of dentures and not knowing what type of denture cream to buy I suggested Fixodent. I have other family members who have used Fixodent to affix Dentures and they have never had a problem so I had confidence …

This deodorant is just awful! I bought it because I believed it would be the equivalent to the Secret brand deodorant that I love so much and use on a regular basis. I went to Walgreen’s to purchase my favorite brand, Secret, when they were out of …

I love Primal Elements soaps. They are made in long bars which are cut in slices, always irregular for a truly “hand made” look. Each individual bar is a work of art. Cut out shapes are inserted into the loaf so that when it is sliced, each bar …

I bought this product at a discount store, where it had been marked down. I have an older office chair which really should be replaced. The back of it leans too far back, causing me to tend to lean forward and into a very unhealthy posture, especially for …

When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

Exercise is important in helping anyone to lose weight, but a lof of people are not into it because it is boring, and besides it is tiring. It can also be frustrating if, after a few sessions, the weight isn’t going down.
I bought Turbo Jam out of curiosity …

Green Cross Ethyl Alcohol is a 70% Solution Antiseptic and Disinfectant alcohol with moisturizer. What attracted me to buying this alcohol is that it has a moisturizer. I know that with my role as a mom, I should also be protected from germs and infections to avoid passing …

When my lips get sunburned or wind burned and start getting blisters I like to use Bach Flower Remedies Essences Rescue Lip Balm. It is made with pure natural soothing and healing ingredients that nourish sunburn or windburn lips. It helps protect and moisturize my lips as they heal …

I wait every year for the Bath and Body Works clearance sales. There is one in January, and everybody knows that someone simply must get me a Bath and Body Works gift card for Christmas so I can spend it all on this January sale! I do believe it …

I have been to many eye exam places and some were bad and some were good but the City Opticians over in Springfield was actually a very good experience and I have no complaints about them at all, not one single complaint and this place left me very happy …

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 have tried the Brand’s Chicken Essence before and I always get it when I am feeling low in energy as it always works me energizing me. But recently Brand’s have added a lot of new and interesting Essences to their line of health products.
I decided to try the …

I have always loved shea butter in other products, so a shea butter shampoo seemed like a novel idea. I have been trying out different sulfate free shampoos lately, since I learned that the sulfates can fade hair color and also irritate the scalp, causing hair loss for some. My …

I have always loved the quality of Crabtree and Evelyn, and when I lived near the shore in NJ, there was a little bath shop near the beach that sold their products, along with other comparable high end brands, all summer. I would shop there at least once a …

I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my late teens. The condition causes chronic pain and for me, muscle spasms and cramps. I have found that a nightly hot bath helps me more than anything, so I have made it part of my daily routine. It has literally changed …

I really could not help but thank a friend who introduced to me the use of AHAVA Pure Spa Placid Bath Salts. With this, I have a found a very effective way of pampering myself after a whole day of hard work. The best thing is that …

I have been using this product since I was a baby and up until now that I am 24. Everyone I know has either used or still using it as a foundation before applying make up.
When i was young, this product only comes in one variant which is …

Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …

Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …

I am a diabetic and technically I am not supposed to use an instrument like this, but I had such a bad callous that was not getting any better with filing and pumice rubbing that I took the risk and very, very carefully used this callous shaver.
I found it …

PaceMaster ProPlus is a good treadmill with excellent safety features - yes, the side rails I like so much. Nice, long side rails to hold on to as you exercise, no need to worry about losing your balance and falling on this one.
The machine is relatively light-weight, only 160 …

I was first turned on to these when I stayed at my Uncle’s Condo for a few weeks. We had to do a major cleaning before we left and I found a container of wipes in with the cleaning supplies. And to my surprise that was all they had. …

When ever a new diet appears on the horizon, I feel compelled to either buy it, try it, or debunk it. Generally it takes only a few seconds to spot the gimmick, several minutes to dodge the often erroneous nuggets of wisdom, and just a few more …

Now this was an interesting looking bandage, and I was absolutely positive it would work for me. Or rather, for my son. He had, a few years ago, fallen through some ice at the creek near our house and tripped and ended up slicing his ankle to the bone …

I know that hemp is suppose to be one of those things that are suppose to be like a great super food. They are really high in protein, loaded with essential fatty acids and minerals. So, I started buying some and purchased Nutiva Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds.
The hemp …

I love bath products and everyone who knows me knows about my “bath habit.” When I was commenting on how much I liked an Upper Canada product I had tried, someone paid attention, and for a gift, I received a bar soap and a matching massage/body oil in Upper Canada’s …

I am a regular user CharcoCaps Homeopathic Antigas Formula because I have a lot of food allergies. I have found that if I eat something that causes me to have an adverse reaction and I take two charcoal pills as soon as possible after I ingest the offending food or …

In the past, I used to suffer from a horrible teeth gap, located between my two front teeth. Luckily it was on the left side and hardly noticeable from afar, but it was noticeable if you look closely. I did not have it initially - I was told I …

I hate to be sick, so I try to avoid it any way I can. Often I take products meant to prevent colds and flu. Sometimes they work, other times not. I have had pretty good success with various supplements, but I always like to try a new …

Ever since I sat down in one of those shiatsu massaging chairs at the shopping mall, I have been hooked on the sensation of those rolling massaging spheres. I have the HoMedics full body massaging mat, and enjoyed the vibrations it provides. But if you …

I bought this product once when I was having trouble sleeping and my prescription medicine did not seem to be doing the trick. I had tried the regular Rescue Remedy before (non spray) and it did not work, but a friend swore to me that this would work better …

I have been using the Women’s Daily Multivitamin from Target (the store brand) for a long time and so far this winter I haven’t had a single cold. I know a lot of people may not like the generic store brand as they wonder if it works as well …

If you like to eat avocados, you know the creamy, rich feeling they have in your mouth. The oil from these amazing fruits is just as good for your skin as the rich flavor is to your mouth. I ordered this brand when I ran out of another that I …

From an early age I have had to wear corrective lens. Though I never really got used to glasses, I have been wearing contact lens for many years. In the past I have used extended wear lenses from several different companies with mixed results.
When …

I have always loved natural soaps. They are gentle to the skin and not as drying as most of the mainstream bars which are actually not real soap, but rather detergent bars.
Spearmint is one of my favorite mint smells, especially in the summer. It is a bright and refreshing fragrance …

In the last few years, I have tried very hard to take the best possible care of my teeth and gums. I am diabetic and at risk for heart disease, and studies are now showing that gum disease can contribute to that risk. As part of my dental health …