Everyone knows petroleum jelly is great for mending chapped lips. But not every brand of petroleum jelly is greater than Aquaphor healing ointment. I had to suffer the worst cracked lips in my life to determine the best antidote. It was easy to make scrubbing my …

Since I discarded my old pair of contact lenses, I could no longer use the soaking solution that came with them. I’m adapting this new lens care system which complements the breathable contact lenses I’m currently using. My ophthalmologist lectured me through the process of choosing a …

Whenever I would think of Gold Bond powder, the original that comes in the yellow bottle, it reminded me of something an elderly person would use. Something about its mentholated odor and old fashioned looking packaging always gave me a warm memory of my grandfather—“ even though my grandfather …

I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …

The ends of my hair are fried from over coloring, over processing, and refusing to cut them off because I don’t want to lose the length. I’ve been told I have split ends, and I’ve tried a few products to try and mend them but not too many have impressed …

I read about this tea on a diabetes message board and decided to order it. I have tried other diabetic natural remedies, and sine some of them did seem to have an effect, I am a believer that there could be a way to control the illness without medications or …

I got this thermometer when I wanted to know the exact temperatures of my kids when they are not feeling well. I really feel stressed and anxious whenever they have a fever. Alright, I have a quicker technique which I use where I jut press my lips …

Although I have owned this product for several months now, I never realized how useful it is until fairly recently when I enrolled in an aerobics class at a local gym. I work a full time job and usually the only time that I can squeeze in for …

I have always liked to grow my nails long. I have always taken a little pride in my nails and enjoy getting comments and shocking looks when people realize that my nails are 100 percent real. Unfortunately for me, my nails have recently become very brittle. I don’t know …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

The new local grocery store down the road from my house has been hosting a sample day one time a week. And they were giving out these little packets of One a Day Vita Craves, a cute little package with two Vita Craves just enough for a day’s …

One day when I was in a Kmart store, I remembered that I needed a new toothbrush. They did not have the Colgate toothbrush that I normally bought when I replaced my regular toothbrush, and I happened to see that their own brand, American Fare, had a two-pack soft toothbrush …

This cushion which fits onto or inside any chair you already own is AWSOME! At the end of the day just sit down flick a switch and feel the two rollers travel up and down your spine easing the tension from your muscles while you slip into oblivion. The …

I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …

When a friend of mine found out that I often used mineral baths to treat the sore muscles associated with fibromyalgia, she bought me some Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral salt from PlantLife. I had never used their products before, although I had heard of them. The salts …

I, like many people worldwide, suffer from toe fungus at some point in life. The toe nails become thick and discoloured. They are hard to rid of and take time (several months). I recently went to see my general practioner (family doctor) as I’ve had this problem for years. …

Before my wedding day I vowed to lose weight and I did! I lost almost 6 lbs, well probably not just because of diet and exercise, but I also used Biguerlai Slimming Tea once a week for 3 months.
I bought the box of 25 individually wrapped sachets for only …

I use a lot of different bath and body products and brands, and the Thymes is definitely on my top ten list as one the best manufacturers of high quality products in this market.
I have loved just about every product they have carefully crafted, and everything about their products speaks …

I use so many brands of toothpaste that even I my self do not remember the name but when I tried Aqua fresh Fluoride Toothpaste (fresh and minty) I am only using it till date. Actually the toothpaste contains fluoride which is also recommend to children. I find fluoride …

I have been with this dental centre for about 20 years and I cannot bear the place. The only reason I have been with them such a long time considering I hate it so much is because as any British person knows, NHS dentists that are taking on …

I literally ran out of the door and bought it when I first saw the Alli commerical on TV. What pulled the trigger for me is “first FDA approved”. I thought FDA thinks it works, it must work!
Did Alli do what it says it will? Yes it did. …

I first tried this product years ago for its advertised purpose of treating sore throats. I remember at the time I was greatful such a product existed, but not real impressed with the product itself. First of all I had trouble with the design of the nozzle. It isn’t …

One of the fish oil supplements I have been taking daily is the Nordic Naturals Kenai Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplement. I like this supplement because it does not have a fishy taste at all. In fact, this supplement has a lemony citrus flavor that I find pleasing. I …

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 …

A couple years ago, I tried a couple resveratrol supplements after reading several articles on the benefits of this nutrient. It’s basically nothing more than grape skins, though wine and eating grapes directly really don’t give you all that much of the benefits unless you’re drinking a WHOLE lotta …

This is one of those multi-vitamins that I still question to this day, years after I’ve used it. Not because it was a bad product, but because I’m not even entirely sure, after all this time, what kind of benefits I was supposed to have gotten out of it. …

I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …

I am not basically a very fat person, but there are some parts in my body (like my arms stomach and on the neck- basically under the chin) that tend to look a little flabby. Though the loose skin on my arms and stomach didn’t bother me much (as …

Two weeks ago I suffered a very bad constipation which affected my daily activities, I had a head ache for two days and my stomach bloated. I had a very slow digestion during the weekend due to constant eating of hard foods with minimum water intake. It was really …

I recently joined The Rush and my pass allows me to visit all of the different Rush Fitness Complexes. My membership started at the Oak Ridge, TN location and I also paid for 3 personal training sessions as well.
My personal trainer was very helpful and not …

A couple years ago I began having severe allergies including even getting hives and after visiting the doctor I soon discovered I was allergic to cats. I have had cats all my life and didn’t understand why I now was allergic to them but what I did know is …

When my digestive tract was unbalanced, one of the supplements I used to help cleanse it and provide it with probiotics was Nature’s Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanser. The reason I used this fiber cleanser was because it was a powder form and it contained pysillum husk, marshmallow root, probiotics, …

I was pretty surprised when I even found a product like this, especially for the price, at only $5, but it’s been a life saver. My kids are both in junior high school, and I constantly get sent home these notices that there’s been lice outbreaks on students at …

I have never been a huge fan of spending a lot of money on hair care products, but I do have to say that I love John Frieda products and am officially addicted to them. Since I started using coupons and finding deals I came across a couple of …

When I was browsing for a new SLS free shampoo, I found Jason’s Apricot shampoo. It seemed like a good lineup of ingredients, and the smell was really nice, so I decided to try it out. It claimed to give super shine and lots of body, and that’s what I …

I like to try various mouth rinses or mouth washes because there’s no one brand I am truly loyal to in that respect. There have been some that were pretty terrible and I will never buy them again, but then there are some that I thought were pretty …

I wanted to start a more intensive exercise program, and since I have a high resting heart rate, my doctor recommended that I buy a heart rate monitor. The one he suggested was a little out of my price range, so I looked for an affordable alternative and found …

Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …

I have tried just about everything to relieve my daily constipation and hemorrhoids and nothing seems to work as well as Equate Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber Therapy Capsules. I love this fiber supplement because it contains only pure psyllium husk fiber in it and it works well for relieving …

I used to use Scope mouthwash for bad breath. I no longer do because now I use two other mouthwashes that fight bad breath plus provide other oral health benefits. There are other reasons I stopped using Scope mouthwash though. Scope mouthwash contains alcohol and I didn’t like the …

Acne and Pimples has always been troubling me, being an oily skin I have tried out various products but so far not much of success in preventing in the reoccurrence of the ugly acne and pimples. Just few months back I tried out Himalaya’s Neem face pack and honestly …

I have been doing vertical jump bible for a month now and I absolutely love it. The workouts are great and they bring great results. Kelley Bagget has put together great workouts that will improve your vertical jump tremendously. I have gained three inches in only …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

I’ve had issues with my neck and shoulders for about 10 years, and on some days, the pain is nearly unbearable. I don’t like taking pain medicine for it, so on bad days, I’m on the lookout for alternative ways to ease the pain. I found these heat wraps …

Diabetes is a disease that shows no harm visually but damages vital organs of the body in a slow pace. It is a disease that my mother was detected with, a few years ago. She was advised lot of exercises but she could not do them due to her …

I received a sample of Playtex Sport not to long ago. I liked using them for a change. I usually wear Kotex. The applicator was a little easier to use and I liked it a little better. The only big difference I really saw was that the actual tampon …

Around the animal shelter where I volunteer, we try to keep a good supply of bandages and first aid needs for small accidents and accidental nips. The last time we ran out of bandages, we sent our most flamboyant volunteer to the store to get more. We should …