When I tore my tendon in my foot, I quickly realized my recovery was not going to be a quick one. I received this walking boot and was told to wear this twenty four seven. That mean, the only time I was allowed to take the walking boot off …

I have used Pepto Bismol medication for many years. In fact, I keep a bottle of it in my medicine chest at all times just in case. I use it mostly if I get diarrhea but sometimes I also use it for my upset stomach. I love Pepto Bismol …

The Gaiam Health Solutions Sleep kit contains a resistant cord, a small, more like tiny, pillow, 2 essential oil blends (AM and PM), an aromatherapy guide and a video. The band and the pillow are used as props for some of the exercises in the video. I purchased my …

Living here in southern Africa is much better than in West Africa. I usually find most of the things I need in the local shops unlike over there in that other side of the continent. However, there are some things which are not readily available locally and if they …

I have used a saline spray many times in the past for dry nasal passages due to cold weather and air, or allergies and colds. I was under the impression that they were mostly all the same, but I have been introduced to a new product that is a bit …

As anyone that knows me well knows that I simple adore anything that the Bath & Body shop sponsors or any of their own lines they create. And one of the lines I really like is their True Blue Spa products. I was first introduced to this product line when …

I live in the Southern US where it can get extremely hot and humid in the summer months. Last summer, our air conditioning use was causing us to have extremely high power bills each month. We decided it might be a good idea to cut back on how much …

I have always have had a keen eye for the different non- medicated eye care products available in the market. The fact that I always enjoyed the healing benefits of using an eye mask, made me just go for it whenever I happened to see something —˜novel’ and …

Modess is my trusted brand when it comes to sanitary napkin. I am so particular with perennial hygiene because I easily get irritated. I have been trying a couple of sanitary pads available in the market which are cheaper as they say and some which have a higher absorption …

Experiencing tooth sensitivity has now become a part and parcel of my life. Though the sensitivity seems is not a permanent affair, its onset always leaves me feeling very uncomfortable. But this time when I experienced continuous discomfort even after using my good old —˜Sensodyne tooth paste’- I decided …

I have decided to rely only on hand wash and soaps during Covid - 19 pandemic. I am not of the view of using sanitizer for prolong duration. For hand wash, I have tried 2 - 3 products and have zeroed in on Patanjali Anti-Bacterial Herbal hand wash.

I bought …

I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …

Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer is a very innovative product I have seen in recent times. Storage of toothbrush was always a concern for me. Especially the storing of expensive rechargeable automatic toothbrush heads is important me because of its prolonged usage. And Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer came as the …

This soap is by far my favourite hand soap, and I’ve tried a lot. I think the main reason is that there are so many different scents to choose from. I’ve tried probably 10 different scents of this brand of soap from Sweet Pea to Nectarine Mint …

Whoever built our house was an idiot. There are a number of things not to like about our home (which we bought because it was the only one in our price range that didn’t have the roof caving in) ranging from the fake brick on the walls to the …

I have a soft spot for “old time” remedies. When I was cleaning house for an elderly lady who was no longer able to do it for herself because of limited mobility, I came across a few things in her medicine cabinet that were very interesting. One was a very …

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 have been having trouble with my scalp for some time and I have tried a lot of things that were supposed to get rid of my dandruff and these things did work for a while but I find that in the long run they stopped working and the …

I had tried going to one of those Dr. Scholl’s centers where you can step on the machine and the machine will tell you what kind of insole you need to get for your shoes, but the machine near me was broken so I just had to guestimate what …

Every summer, without fail, I get these very painful cracks in my skin around the cuticles of my toe nails, and around my ankles. I moisturize with a heavy lotion every single day, and even despite the humid Michigan summers, my skin is still very dry and sometimes painfully …

One sanitary pad that is also of good quality is Modess Sanitary Pad. It is cheaper than my favorite brand but the quality is almost the same. Modess Sanitary Pad comes in different variants and whichever variant I use, it offers the same quality. Just recently, I have used …

Recently, my doctor ordered me on an all-liquid diet, so I went to Walgreen’s and purchased a couple of 6-packs of Theragran-M Nutritional Shake Plus. Theragran-M flavors are Chocolate and Vanilla and both are really tasty with no bitter after-taste. I really like the fact that these nutritional shakes …

I’ve tried quite a number of Dr.Scholl’s products over the last two years, and I have to say, I’m not always that impressed with them. I started working a new job two years ago, in retail, and that meant that my feet were always in these awfully uncomfortable shoes. …

I really like these health aid tools. A lot. The Rapid Relief Hot and Cold Compress is a basic gel compress you can both freeze and microwave depending on the need. They are about 3 inches by 5, and are very durable - I’ve used three of them regularly …

I want to start off by saying that as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with digestive problems. I suppose it runs in the family seeing as how other people in my family have digestive problems as well. Every doctor I’ve ever gone to has told me that …

It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …

With the A(H1N1) virus spreading like wildfire, threatening our health on a daily basis, I suppose it’s easier these days to practice cleaning rituals that help us stay safe, not sorry. I’ve luckily developed an obsession with hand washing, scrubbing twenty seconds with soap before washing it off completely …

Vitamin B Complex is one of the few types of vitamins that I have tried by this brand. I wouldn’t put these on the same level as the others but they are still worth the purchase.
These vitamins don’t taste as good as the multivitamins by this brand. You can …

This local pharmacy is a very serviceable one-stop shop for my wife and I. We use it for the majority of our prescriptions (which is very infrequent at the moment thankfully) and over the counter medicines we may need. Their selection of medicines is great considering the proximity to …

I’ve always been the stay-home mom, or the work-behind-a-desk employee, but when, after seven years, I decided to enter the workforce again out of financial necessity, the only job I could find was a more physically demanding retail position that had me up and down ladders and lifting forty …

I take a hot bath nightly to assist me in dealing with the muscle pain and spasms that are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. This has resulted in me developing a serious bath product hobby. Those close to me know about my little addiction, so they try to help by …

I take a hot bath nightly to treat the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been m,ore helpful to me than any medication or other therapy. Since I am in the tub so frequently, I have made it a hobby to try out as many bath products as …

I am a major fruit and yogurt fan for some reason. I know that they are both healthy for you and I eat a lot of both. However I recently learned that having yogurt by itself is a great way to help your body with its normal digestion processes. …

Sonicare fleicare toothbrush is something that I have been wanting to buy for along time. I say this because I always see them on Tv so I always planned on buying one. But since these things cost $50, I haven’t rushed to the store to get one.
I convince …

When I was little, my mom and grandparents used to rub Vicks medicated ointment on my chest when I had a cold. They also put it in my nose, which you are not actually supposed to do, but it didn’t seem to do any damage.
The smell of the …

Most people who know me are aware that I do not like the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes on the market because they are too strong for my sensitive mouth. I normally use either children’s formulas, or natural products which have alternative flavors or whose favors tend to be …

I’ve always had a problem finding a nice whitening toothpaste that:
1. Wouldn’t make my teeth sensitive
2. Would be cruelty-free
3. Would actually work
Finding a toothpaste that would follow this criteria was really hard, because it would be either non-cruelty-free or simply wouldn’t have any effect on my teeth. I tried …

In this tropical country where I am in, hot temperature is usual and common. And worse, during summer wherein the temperature ranges from 25 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius. It is really hot and humid. Undeniably, too much sweating is a common problem.As for me, the part of my …

I use Ostocalcium B12 syrup for my family member since many years. I am using it for my daughter and son, as they are below 10 years and of growing age. …

One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …

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 …

I have fibromyalgia, and it is believed that one of the contributing factors to the disease is disordered sleeping. This would make sense in my case, as I have had a problem with insomnia and with my brain not staying the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. To …

I love to try Ayurvedic products, and this one looked like one I would really like. It is actually blended in India. It has no synthetic color or fragrance and no animal ingredients or testing. Kokum butter is a very nourishing substance that contains essential fatty acids to strengthen skin …

Since 3 years we are using the Savlon antiseptic liquid for any kind of cuts or wounds on the skin. My children are very naughty and very often they get the hurts of the scratches on their skin, and whenever it happens I wash that part of the …

In this day and age of bed bug horror stories, it is no wonder we live in fear. And since we close our houses up and use heat or air conditioning year round, out sheets and other linens do not get that fresh air required to help our …

I am one of the people who has been diagnosed with fatty liver. Should people with my same condition concern like I do? Yes, we should. I have done a lot of research about my condition. I also have been asking doctors who have many experiences with their patients. …

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 …

I decided to purchase this organic lotion for making custom lotions for gifts this year. I had been ordering some lotion base from a soap supply company, and it was ok, but I had someone in mind for this lotion and I knew that they would love the formula because …

If you are looking for a solution that will actually complete eliminate your acne then Accutane is the medication for you. Now accutane did absolute wonders for my facial acne, but there were a wide array of side-effects that drove me away from it. This was a …

Since I have only recently got into dental floss, I feel like there are so many to try in such a little time. I get excited to buy new flosses and is always looking for the best one. On one occasion I purchased the Walgreen’s brand Mint Waxed Dental …