Yeah, I’ll admit I’ve been a sucker for the get-thin-quick products in the past. When I was in my late teens or early twenties, and when the pressure to look your thinnest was at it’s highest, I definitely fell into the Dexatrim and Slimquick trap a time or two. …

This is the most bizarre soap-like product I’ve ever tried before. I like having and trying all different kinds of soaps because mostly I’m just attracted to how these products lather and how the smell, and I have a slight purchasing problem when it comes to bath and body …

For years I struggled with quitting smoking, it seems at times a battle still far from won. Having always considering myself pretty strong-willed, I wondered why when I needed will power the most; did it suddenly abandon me for the lure of a mentholated puff.
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Icy Hot Medicated Roll was suggested to me by my friend when I related to her about the pain in my knees. Being an overweight person, my knees always remained in pain. Although I kept applying pain relieving ointments on my knees, I still found it difficult to walk …

I’m kind of a big baby when it comes to getting sick, especially where congestion is concerned. I was sick not too long ago and it was all in my head and my nose was running like a leaky faucet for days on end. After the very first day …

I truly believe I have a pretty rocky metabolism. I can diet and lose a lot of weight, but when it gets down to toning muscle and losing more weight, I tend to get stuck at this stalemate that has me pretty discouraged before it’s all said and …

As a woman who always had many problems with her menstrual cycle and needing to be put on pills for it; it only made sense that I needed the best in tampons too. I always had a cycle that would either be ridiculously heavy and come two weeks …

In the summer, I have weird skin. It is dry all winter, but when warm weather hits, I not only become an oil producing machine, but I break out in adult acne with no warning. This is complicated by the fact that I use heavy sun block products, but this …

I water-fasted for 20 days and lost 24 pounds. Water fasting is where you drink water and don’t eat at all. I absolutely loved it because after three days it was actually really easy! I didn’t feel hungry at all! It’s just getting through the first 3 days that’s …

A short tour with my family and friends during the vacations proved to be quite a memorable trip that I thoroughly enjoyed to the core. But with the fun and frolic, I sometimes had to experience some difficulties chiefly associated with traveling. The fact that travelling sometimes required me …

Phew, I just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio workout and just in the nick of time too. This is the second Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout that I have tried in as many weeks and I can honestly say this is the tougher …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

Just imagine…at one point you have complete vision and then macular degeneration creeps up on you and you only have peripheral vision. You cant see the television, or read, in fact life is very different for you.
This has recently happened to my Uncle, an articulate, interesting gentleman who loved …

I am diabetic and must check my blood sugar several times a day. I don’t like to dispose of lancets improperly, as this can be dangerous for other people and animals. For my home, there are lancet and needle containers that you can fill and then mail in for disposal. …

This is a very fancy sounding cream that is actually extremely simple. I would never have tried it if not for a friend who raved over it. She saw it on TV somewhere, and said that celebrities like Madonna and Brooke Shields used it. I was interested in it after …

When I was getting ready to move into my new apartment, my mother gave me some things so that I didn’t have to spend a lot of money for items she already had in her house. Among those items was Dial Anti-Bacterial Deodorant Soap Gold. Although I didn’t pay …

When I found out about Charmee Feminine Wipes, I said to myself, this is perfect! Why it is perfect? Read my story. Girls are so fussy when it comes to caring for them selves. I belong to that, but I am not perfect to be always like that. My …

Psyllium husk is an herb rich in fiber that helps people with constipation problem. I was able to encounter this product during the time that I was suffering from constipation. Because I don’t want to use a laxative that was commonly advertised in television, I’ve searched for herbal supplement …

There are a few products that I keep in my medicine cabinet whether I think I will need them or not. Neosporin Plus Pain relief is one of them. I used to use the regular Neosporin ointment, without the pain relief ingredients. This is also an excellent product—“ …

I play piano and keyboards, and also have fibromyalgia and joint pains related to arthritis. Until the last two years, the symptoms never affected my fingers, so I was very alarmed and upset when I started to have stiffness and cramping in my fingers, especially when it was cold. …

I’ve been using Dr. Bronner’s Tea Tree Oil Soap for quite some time and couldn’t be happier. I’ve always suffered from very dry skin, especially on my arms and elbows. My elbows have always been very dry, to the point of cracking and at …

I bought this blood pressure monitor to take with me when I travel, and also to keep track of my blood pressure when I was given a new medication. This is small and easy to take in your purse, or even a small waist pack, so I could actually take …

I remembered Salon Selectives shampoos from a few years back, and when I first saw this product on the shelf, I assumed without a close look that it was a shampoo, one of the old ones. Then I saw “pomegranate” and realized it must have been created more recently because …

My hair is something I hate. Most people who have thin hair would love to have hair like mine, but I can’t stand it. It’s so thick I can barely put it in a ponytail because they just don’t make them big and strong enough to hold it, and …

I floss my teeth every day, sometimes several times a day, especially after meals. I carry floss with me all the time because I can’t stand the feeling of having food or plaque between my teeth. I go through a lot of dental floss, so I Like …

I decided to give this weight gain shake a try a couple of months ago and to my amazement is actually works!
I have gained about 10 pounds so far and this is steadily increasing.
This is great for body builders too aswell as people who are looking to gain weight..
There …

A very close friend of mine had purchased for herself a slew of Burt’s Bees products, and I knew they were expensive with a $20 price tage on a little container that came with a couple small containers of lotions and a lip balm. I couldn’t fathom why anyone …

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with this skin problem on my the palm of my hand call eczema. And it was making my skin peel and and flesh was peeling off. It was very itchy and red and was shedding like a snake. Also it seem that …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

A few days ago, I woke up with a serious aching neck. I must have slept funny on it, but it hurt so bad I could hardly turn my head to the right. I had used up all the Icy Hot cream I had in the house and so …

Unfortunately, I missed my usual workout time and got stuck walking during the heat of the day. As the temperature has been hovering in the 90’s I decided to spare myself heatstroke and opted for an in-home walk instead.
Really, if you live somewhere where …

My skin has never required a sunscreen, because I never burn but because of the weakened ozone layer and the sun being more powerful than ever I have begun to wear sunscreen for protection and skin cancer prevention. I have always had the problem with that white film being …

I was traveling over seas visiting relatives in China a couple years ago, and I really didn’t take too well to the harsh climate, which was hot and humid and generally miserable that time of year when I went, and I was constantly experiencing problems, mostly associated with my …

When I volunteer at a local animal rescue, we use tons of hand sanitizer. We disinfect our hands between handling animals, so that germs from the sick ones do not contaminate the healthy animals or their food, accessories, etc. When I was talking to a friend who works in the …

I was diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance about a year ago that causes me to exhibit some symptoms of insulin resistance. I believe that it is very important to be proactive about my health and I decided to purchase this machine in order to keep a check on …

Since September 2006, My mother was suffering from Joint pains specially in her both legs. for which she took different medicines. But these medicines could provide relief for shorter period. Thus she had been suffering from joint pains for more than a year.
In first week of July 2007, she …

A few days back, when I happened to receive this product called Bodycology coconut lime fragrance mist as a gift from my sister, I felt quiet thrilled and happy. The fact that this product looked quite unique and interesting made me feel quite excited about using it as soon …

The cross crunch is a machine that is supposed to replace the standard crunch because the problem with this exercise is that you need to get on the floor to do your crunches. This will lead to problems for many people because it can become very painful on your …

I have skin that tends to get dry in the winter, and dry skin can sometimes be itchy.
I love to use a bath oil before I dry myself off from the shower. I especially like a spray version, because it goes on more easily and does not spill, and …

I like to use a product to exfoliate my facial skin, and normally I use products that are both scrubs and a cleanser in one. I bought this assuming that is what it was also, but found that I was supposed to cleanser my face before using it instead. …

I have never though too much about using nasal saline sprays. I usually find other ways to keep my nasal passage clear. Recently I have noticed colder then usual weather in my city. Severe climate changes always affect my body in the worst way. Along with other symptoms this …

Apparently when you brush your teeth too soon after eating sugary or acidic foods, you’re facilitating acid erosion, or wearing down the enamel on your teeth. I always brush my teeth immediately after eating, so I guess when I brushed immediately after having soda or citrus fruit I …

Acne has been a huge problem for me for the past few years and has caused me to be self conscious. I have tried countless products ( i.e Oxy, proactiv, neutrogena, etc ) over the years without much progress until recently when I came across Retin-A cream recommended to …

There is nothing worse than knowing you have to wear a swim suit or shorts on vacation and leaving the shower with red, irritated, razor burn. Besides feeling rubbed the wrong way, the unsightly bumps ruin the appearance of freshly shaved skin.
It seemed like …

I’ve been trying out various eye treatments to find the right one for me and my slightly puffy, tired eyes. After several creams turned out to be way too heavy and some even created pimples, I thought a gel formula might be a better option. This gel formula …

When I developed a painful rash/injury under my arms, thanks to a serious dispute between my hand and a new disposable razor that occurred when a crazy feline jumped into the shower with no warning, I could not use my regular antiperspirant products at all. Even the slightest hint …

I love to make my own health care products, and with the wide array of quality ingredients available for order on the internet, it is easy to do. I have found two companies who I love to get my supplies from—“ and one of them is Sweet Cakes.
When I wanted …

My dentist told me that my teeth showed some evidence of grinding, and it was probably happening in my sleep. He wanted to make a molded night guard for me that was going to be extremely expensive, so I was not able to get it at the time. …

There has not been many times in my life where I thought that I needed to use exam gloves, however, you never know what life will throw at you. On one occasion, my daughter got a small burn on her leg when she ran into the iron. When I …