I am pretty much never getting a good nights sleep. My sleep patterns are all over the place depending on how my day went, how much stress I’m experiencing, what my work schedule is and if I’m able to “unwind” after a late shift in enough time to go …

My partner and I have a massage addiction now. Since I found that regular gentle massages really help my fibromyalgia pain, and also that making my own massage lotions and oils was infinitely fun, we give each other massages very frequently. One day while I was having my back …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

I’ve always grown up watching my mother’s nightly skin care rituals, and it was sort of therapeutic to witness, and it’s been fond memories for me ever since. And, I’ve also learned a great many things from her about proper skin care that I’ll carry with me for the …

I am diabetic, and always interested in ways to control my weight better. I have used products containing green tea in the past, and found that in order to take enough for the product to really work, it meant taking enough that it would keep me awake at night from …

Headaches can be formed by different reasons. It could be because you are simply stressed out, or didn’t get enough sleep. However, from experiences and what I have seen, I have gathered a little bit of facts on what can cause headaches.
1. If you are in the mountains where …

Lavoris is what I would call a poor man’s mouthwash. For a fraction of the cost of Listerine or Scope, you get a liquid fighter that kills your morning breath. It doesn’t mean, however, that it is not as effective, or even better than the leading two.
I …

My favorite facial cleansing brush was of no use now and so I immediately required a new one. I was on a look out for a replacement, until I happened to see Pretika Sonic Dermbrasion Facial brush. On reading some of its important features, I was so impressed with …

I have a problem with my hair thinning on top and around the crown. I have used just about every kind of volumizing shampoo, conditioner, and styling product available to try to keep it looking as thick as possible. I would rather use a simple product than something that takes …

I bought Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue a few months ago, for a price of $52 online. The paper tissues weigh 20 pounds, come in 48 packs, with 500 sheets and which are made by Seventh Generation.
I have been looking for these tissues for a long time but …

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 …

Now holidays just ended and I think one good thing to treat yourself before coming back to the daily routine of work and the hardship of everyday housework is to pamper yourself a little and give it a more refreshing and revitalizing energy. One best way is going to …

For most of my life, I walked through the deodorant aisle looking for a couple of key terms - “antiperspirant” and/or “clinical strength”. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I would watch the commercials for products like Lady’s Speed Stick or Degree and my big takeaway was that I …

Bag Balm is an ointment that was originally made to treat udders on milking cows. It’s been around since 1899, which is usually a good sign that something is a good product, if it is still selling after more than a hundred years then you know it’s quality.
It comes …

When I moved house I registered with the Moorcroft Medical Centre in Botteslow Street and I have been with them for about nine years now. Prior to that I was with a different doctors surgery in a different area so I can compare the two and I am …

Way back in 1990 I remember how a Chinese guest found so much relief from Omega Pain Killer Liniment that as he arrived in our office he was bringing along a small bottle this and he kept on showing to every one around the office the bottle of …

Finast brand, which is Giant Food’s store brand name for products, Clear Anti-Itch Lotion works great to relieve pain and itching from poison ivy, poison sumac, insect bites, poison oak, and other minor skin irritations.
The Finast brand compares to the same active ingredients that are in the …

My hairdresser used to use this on my hair after coloring, and I always left with it feeling very soft and looking incredibly shiny. I asked her one day where I could get it, but she said they did not sell it, it was a professional product. I thought it …

For this review, I am focusing on the Plank Road location of NextCare, the one I visited recently. I do not know how the other NextCare centers here in Fredericksburg compare, so I definitely do not want to include those in this review, since I have never been …

Product Description: Toothbrush from the Colgate brand which is specially designed to help freshen your breath while brushing your teeth.
What I liked about this product: I love the fact it is from a well-known brand like Colgate. OK, I know that sounds a bit strange coming from someone who …

Electric toothbrushes have become all the rage. After all having cleaner teeth is a good thing (not to mention a healthier thing). Often finding a good electric toothbrush is about paying for it or paying to maintain it (new heads,new this, new that). So, we bought the Crest Spinbrush …

I had seen several commercials for this product on TV, and I was curious to try it because it is an exercise aid that allows you to work out you abdominals while in a chair. I have a bit of work to do on my mid section, but …

As a newcomer to Yoga, I may not know all the names of the moves or comprehend the complexities of varying styles, but there is one thing I can safely say; and that is since I recently discovered Namaste Yoga on Fit TV I may never need …

Sure I want to coast my way to better abs, who wouldn’t. The problem is once your ab coaster arrives, you soon find out that putting it together is the best workout you will probably get from this machine.
Though the Ab Coaster Pro comes with …

Oral health is a pretty big concern of mine and I try to do what I can to protect my teeth from damage and deterioration. I currently use an anti-cavity mouth rinse and I have been searching for an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis mouth rinse to supplement the anti-cavity mouth …

With a solid family history of breast cancer, I have been looking for a way to move past the aluminum containing cancer-risk increasing mainstream deodorant antiperspirants that I have been using for decades. The problem has been finding a natural option that works. Most that I have tried have not, …

I am diabetic, and I received this lotion as part of a wellness kit from a seminar on diabetes. It is really meant for people who tend to suffer from serious leg and foot problems, like infections, although it could certainly be used as a preventative. I tried it out …

I just passed the official “over forty” mark, so it’s time for me to look into preventing the aging of my skin as much as possible. I have combination skin, which is dry in winter and oilier in summer with some mild adult acne that rears its head if I …

I have a baby nephew who I absolutely adore. Because his skin is very sensitive to most cosmetic products (including those specially formulated for babies), I tend to be very particular about the products that I purchase to use on his skin. I also have the added …

This is a product I have mixed feelings about. I have very resistant gray hair. My hairstylist has told me this many times. To save money, a few years ago I stopped paying over a hundred dollars every time I needed my hair colored and started using store-bought hair …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

I have been using different kinds of soaps all my life, and only a few of them stand out. Actually, Cetaphil is among those soaps which I like to use. This is a well-known soap which is actually what I have been using for a long time. Why? First, …

Finally a hand sanitizer that gets it right! Count on Walgreens to come out with an excellent product that does everything you need it to and looks great in the process. I like to find hand washes and lotions that just plain look nice sitting on my counters, so …

I am a notoriously bad sleeper. Once a month, maybe and if I’m really lucky, I’ll get one night of uninterrupted sleep, and that’s usually consisting of about six hours, and never the standing eight that every respectable human being should be getting to function at a proper level. …

These earmuffs really reduce the noise. If you want to do activities while having some quiet time or just don’t want to hear some stuff I consider nonsense than this product is for you. Is it just me or are people meaner and more crazy these days while at …

I have a hard time swallowing huge tablets, and it seems like most vitamins and supplements are made for giants. When my doctor suggested a calcium supplement, I wanted to find the smallest tablets possible, even if I had to take three or four at a time.
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I’m always trying bizarre products and have to admit I’m a little bit of a slave to the late night television informercials, and I’m always seeing some new grande product that I just have to have because I know it will work for me just like for those people …

I got a complete pampering kit of Ooh La Spa from my brother. It includes a 250 ml tube of body wash, a 200 ml body butter, and a 180 ml cologne. Every time my brother and sister-in-law would vacation here, I always notice their distinct smell, …

I get bored with cleansers. I love all types, and use a great variety including anything new that’s come along. One particular day I was shopping and stopped by the soap section because I was running low on shower gels and soaps. I couldn’t really find anything …

If you are a woman, I would strongly recommend you to try this brand of multivitamins. It is the first one I tried which I actually felt work, unlike some other cheap multivitamins I had bought previously. “One a Day Women’s” is designed specifically for the female body, and …

In the summertime or when I am out in the direct sun I like to protect my lips with Blistex Lip Protectant in Herbal Answer SPF 15. It not only helps protect my lips, but it also helps prevent my lips from getting cold sores and fever blisters on …

When a friend had suggested I test my pH levels to see how acid or alkaline my tissues were, I thought she was nuts at first, but then I did some reading and it made sense that I should take this seriously. I’ve been struggling to lose some weight, and …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

To help keep my urinary tract healthy and strong so it does not get infections I like to take Natures Bounty Triple Strength Cranberry Supplements. It helps support my urinary tract with essential antioxidants, vitamins like C and E to help keep the walls of my bladder and the rest …

What if you could lose weight, firm up, improve your mood, gain energy and even strengthen your bones without even breaking a sweat? Well, that’s what the 90 Second Fitness Solution proposes and I have to say the prospect of only working 15 minutes a week is …

One important part of my beauty regimen is to cleanse my face before and after going to sleep. I’ve had my own fair share of experiences when it comes to using different kinds of facial cleansers. Most of the products I’ve used in the past were expensive …

It is very important to care for our body. It is one way to keep us healthy and strong. Just like any parts of our body, our teeth need extra care as well. We eat every day and these food that we ingest usually leave cavity on our teeth. …

Supple is a product that I have seen on TV a few times and I did not believe it at all but they had a man on their who claims to be a doctor and he showed an X-ray that showed the effects of the arthritis on the bones …

The idea of pouring water into my nose was never one I thought I would even consider. With continuous nasal problems and reading lots of good things about neti pots I decided that I would at least give it a try. So, I purchased an Ancient Secrets …

Oral hygiene is important to me, and so I brush, floss, and use mouthwash as well like most people. I’ve tried a lot of floss, and I am most fond of Reach. I sometimes buy the Reach Gum Care Fluoride Mint Floss on a regular shopping trip …