I have fibromyalgia and there is nothing more pampering than having someone (usually my partner) give me a warm, gentle massage to relax my muscles and keep them from cramping. I’ve used a variety of massage oils and lotions, but I had not yet tried Arnica oil by itself. (I …

I recently was in the market for some new exercise equipment after I had an injury and needed to do some physical therapy. My therapist recommended these specific weights because they are supposed to be easy to use and better for the body. I had older hand weights that …

I like to shave my legs, underarms, and other areas, to be free of hair and I’ve tried numerous razors over the years, but I finally tried the Gillette Venus Embrace Razor and it was one of the best razors I have used in a long time.
This razor comes …

I have used a few products made to increase the shininess of hair. Most serums that are silicone based leave my hair feeling and looking oily along with the shiny effects, and that is just not what I want. I need a product that will add shine without taking …

After ending my rehab sessions for my back after suffering from painful back pains brought on by prolonged sitting in front of the computer last year, I also searched for a different lumbar brace not the usual medical brace which I also use when I needed to stabilize my back …

Have you ever lost your glasses and didn’t have other glasses to find the first pair? It happens. It’s happened to me several times, especially at night, and that’s why my mom thought this product was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. (Actually, sliced bread is not so …

I like wind chimes, I love hearing the sound of them on days when the wind is gently blowing. I’m not too sure my neighbors love the wind chimes hanging on both my porches as much as I do, but they have yet to complain.
So on that note, this …

I have long been a fan of the quirky yet high quality products from Dr. Bronner and his magic soaps. I am also a big fan of lip balm, and when the two met and I saw that Dr. Bronner made one, I had to give it a try. It’s …

Proform CrossWalk Caliber Treadmill is a nice, affordable (under $700) treadmill with many good features. The belt is 55 inches long and 18 inches wide. I personally prefer 20+ for width, but 18 is still okay. The machine has side handles to hold onto while you exercise, a set …

I have tried many types of electric toothbrushe’s over the last four years, but Oral B Pulsar Electric Toothbrush is by far the best one I have ever used. I kept seeing this toothbrush advertised on television, and decided that price wise it was probably way above my budget. …

First of all the one reason why Itried these out was because my sister said she was using them and her teeth were very white. They are a bit expensive first of all. I’m not used to spending that type of money on things like when I can just …

Since I had used Cura Heat brand of heat packs before for menstrual cramps, the next time I needed to stock up on heat packs, I chose their large ones that are designed for large areas like the back. The size of the pack is 7 11/16″x 5 1/8″.
Although only …

Since learning about how aluminum in anti-perspirant products can increase your risk of cancer, I have been trying natural alternatives, hoping to find one that works as well as the mainstream ones so I can replace them permanently. I have had a pretty hard time with this, as most of …

I have tried brand after brand of tampons, ranging from generic to top of the line. I’ve tried the cardboard applicators and the plastic applicators. No product compares to Tampax Pearl. Obviously you have to decide which flow level you are at and use the proper …

A couple of weeks ago my daughter started picking at her lips. After a while she ended up with a cold sore on her lip. This is the first cold sore she has ever had. We went to Rite Aid and asked the pharmacist what would …

Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …

I have heard a lot of rave reviews from friends about how great this product is. I have suffered from various skin conditions since I was a small child. A doctor informed my mother that I would only be able to use chemically prescribed skin products due …

Benecol Caramel Smart Chews are an awesome way to lower your cholesterol. I don’t have a problem with my cholesterol being high or out of control, but I think that everything and anything I can do to keep myself healthy is very important. Having high cholesterol can cause many …

Most women, at some point in their lives, are going to need to purchase a pregnancy test. The concern or elation over a possible pregnancy is enough in itself, but add to that the need to get a fast acting, accurate pregnancy test and the result can be …

When you live in the desert, prepared to have all the moisture you’ve ever stored in your body be leeched away by the winter winds. Every winter my body probably shrinks by fifteen percent because so much water is wrung from my poor tissues and it just doesn’t help that …

This is the first time that I will be using a negatively-charged ionized feminine pad which is the Genex Lady Far Infrared Anion Chip Sanitary Pad. I have heard a lot of good things about these anion pads and their competitor, Anion Love Moon. I have not had the …

I’m pretty loyal to my dental health and take great care to make sure that no matter what, I can always brush, floss, and use a mouthwash to keep my teeth and overall mouth looking great and being healthy. I like to try different mouthwashes though because unlike …

Even though I take good care of my oral health, brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing every day, and getting my 6 month cleanings, I still need some help with my breath. I like to chew gum or eat mints, but there are times when this is not …

These days, it is quite expensive to get sick. We can’t afford those expensive medicines. As much as possible we buy products to keep our body clean and free from bacteria. We purchase vitamins, antibacterial soaps, alcohol and more. These items are helpful in keeping our body clean and …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the aches and pains of fibromyalgia, or sometimes just to relax. Other times, I might have a specific reason to bathing—“ like feeling sick from a cold or flu. Like with the fibromyalgia pain, the hot water can help to soothe body …

Being diabetic means testing blood sugar levels often with a glucometer. Having a concise and good glucometer is important. The clerk at the local store suggested I try the Truetrack glucometer. He had a few extra ones the company had given him. I got my Truetrack meter at …

Before I graduated and acquired my Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy, I was assigned in different hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, schools and community-based centers for my internship. It was then when I first introduced to Thera Putty. All the while I thought that these are just shiny clay, somewhat similar …

As a woman who is living a healthy and active life, I need feminine protection every minute of the the day.
Carefree super dry pantyshield is just another excellent product from Johnson&Johnson which help active women like me around the world. This …

I used Mivizu Yoga Mat by Mivizu when my previous yoga mat was getting thin. I bought it online last year, and the product was actually a set of 3 yoga mats in one container.
I tried it after learning it had a lot of happy customers, and I …

When my kids were smaller it was nearly impossible to get them to take anything when they weren’t feeling good. Most products then came in a syrup form, or a pill. The syrups tasted disgusting and I would have to chase my kids through the house to get them …

People are getting more and more paranoid about their water. This is evidenced by the fact that bottled water is purchased over the counter in ever-increasing quantities. So much so that the big soft drinks companies the likes of Coca Cola and Pepsi have long joined the …

To help treat fibromyalgia, I regularly have my partner perform muscle massages on me, and I reciprocate—“ because everyone can benefit from a massage. I have tried quite a few different kinds of massage oils, lotions, rubs, and other products. While there are many good ones out there, I really …

Now we already know about the whisper sanitary pads. Now I am going to tell about my experience after using the whisper ultra thin pads. These are the costliest pads, which are available in the shops. These pads are still better and superior then the whisper sanitary …

I have a friend who is constantly urging me to use more natural and green products—“ so she buys me one every week or so that she thinks I will like. (I reciprocate by cooking for her) I love this arrangement, because I love trying new things.
The …

There are a few things I have tried in life that just didn’t work out for me. Someone well meaning gave me this neti pot because I complained of sinus problems. According to them, this would solve them forever.
This was my first and only neti pot, so I …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

I am seriously not a fan of the this product that BSN has out and they could do a lot of things to make this a whole lot better and than maybe it would actually receive a decent review but as of now I am being honest with you …

Whenever a new anti-cellulite cream comes out, I like to try it. Like many other women, I am always searching for that magic product that will help get rid of the cellulite on my buns and thighs. Although I don’t give it much thought during the winter …

I have used Vitabath green for years, and eventually I wanted to try out the citrus fragrance too, as I heard it was nice. I smelled it in the store and loved it—“ nice fresh orangey-lime scent with some woodsy and floral notes added in.
I originally intended to buy a …

I was told by my musician friend that there is a massage team in almost all major cities in West Europe and the US and Canada who give kick ass massages. It seems that this team mainly does massages for musicians. Since I am a small timer musician myself, …

I have been using Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Bar Soap for the past five years. It was my dermatologist who recommended using this bar soap because I was suffering from a mild case of Eczema and moderate acne.
Within two weeks of using Cetaphil I noticed that there was a huge …

I have combination skin which is very dry in the winter, but very oily in the summer. My requirements for cleansing it are different depending on what time of the year it is. Summer often leaves me dealing with mild acne and a shiny face, and my cleanser needs to …

When I was suffering from a bad case of hemorrhoids, I was desperate to avoid going to the doctor, for fear that they would want to lance an external hemorrhoid that was quite swollen. This procedure had been done in the past and it was a nightmare. Instead of making …

This review is for Zestra Feminine Arousal fluid, which comes in small, separate foil packets for use directly on the skin. I wanted to try this product after reading about it. I take medications and also have chronic pain which can affect my libido. Something to spice things up sounded …

I have used a few Philosophy products here and there, and although they are expensive, I generally like them a lot. When I splurged and bought myself some lip treatment made by the company, I also tried out this eye cream. I have some “dark shadows” of my own. …

When I had oral surgery to remove an impacted wisdom tooth, it was a long time before my gums were healed enough to use a regular toothbrush. The gums around the surgery area were very tender, and I also had some nerve damage from the procedure that was in …

I have fibromyalgia and diabetes, so I have multiple reasons to take a hot foot bath regularly. Sometimes, it is the only thing that will put a halt to a case of foot cramps when they hit, which is pretty often, especially when I am tired or run down. I …

Now when I get a cut or something like that, the last thing I think about putting on it is rubbing alcohol, because I know it’s going to sting, and I’m one of those people who would like to avoid pain if at all possible, but I really liked …

I have my own little mini-gymn now in my house because I have a slight addiction to buying foldable hide-away gym equipment. Like mini-me versions of what’s in a real gym. I used to have free access to a gym at the complex I used to live in, but …

If any of you have ever had a cold, or started to get a cold I highly recommend taking Emergen-c. It is a powder that you just add to water and drink. Emergen-c is vitamin c as seven mineral ascorbates, 32 mineral …