Having fibromyalgia for many years, I have tried many different pain relief products, including probably most menthol based gels and creams on the market. Old and new, they all have the same basic function. They produce a cold or heat affect on the skin over the area that is hurting. …

After I turned forty, I became interested in eye serums. I have noticed a few lines around my eyes and that the texture of the skin is gradually changing. I am sure I am not alone in my blind panic of wanting to halt the inevitable aging of my skin. …

I only own a couple of Philosophy products, but I’m happy to say that I’m more than satisfied with their products! So when I saw this product mentioned on an online forum, I quickly went to check out the specifications of it, to see what it was all about. …

I have fibromyalgia, and in the early days of learning to deal with this chronic pain disease, I would take lots of over the counter pain killers, like Advil and aspirin. When I discovered it was causing me stomach problems, I switched to using only acetaminophen (Tylenol). I was taking …

I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …

IlluMask is a light therapy mask that you can use in your home to help fight acne. I have a fifteen - year old teenager that is using this right now and he has seen some really great progress with his skin and breakouts. Especially the little bumpy acne that …

This was one of the easiest exercise machines that I have ever owned. I wanted something that I knew I would get use out of and also something that was not so hard. The Gazelle Freestyle Elite filled the bill. It was what I needed. I don’t have the …

As a thank you token, I was given a small hand cream sample made by the Love and Toast company. I had heard of them, but never used any of their products. This was a hand cream, which came in a small tube. The scent was called Gin Blossom. …

My dad bought me an oral irrigator when I got my braces. Obviously, I won’t be able to floss with all the metal contraptions and toothbrush alone won’t suffice.
It was hard to use the Waterpik at first because it was painful and scary. The roar of the machine was …

I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …

I suffer from allergies in the spring and fall, and have struggled with finding the right kind of medication to control them. I have tried many prescription drugs, but they do not seem to work for me. The only medication that does work is Benadryl, and it makes me very …

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 …

I like to feel like I am fully protected whenever I do use a maxi pad. I cannot always trust them, and know that leaks can happen within a split second. I needed some protection, especially for the overnights. I was trying to stray away from tampons a bit …

When it’s about toothpastes I am very picky. I just can’t buy just any toothpaste any more, although in the past it was the same for me if the toothpaste was Colgate, Aquafresh, Zirodent or something of even less quality but about 2 years ago all that changed. I …

I like to use a body powder in the summer to help keep me dry and comfortable and prevent skin rashes. When I was helping to do some landscaping at a friend’s house, I started getting sweaty and itchy and really wished I had put some powder on that morning—“ …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

I am an odd ball when it comes to oral care. I hate using any kind of toothpaste and mouthwash with peppermint in it. I mainly prefer fruit flavored mouthwashes such as orange. One of my favorite fruity mouthwashes to use is The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Daily Oral …

Okay, I am in a tropical country right now. And it is really hot. But somehow, I am thankful that I can still enjoy the sweet breeze of the wind which somehow cools me.
Being in this tropical country, feeling hot is always a problem. So, I always bring …

This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …

I have used a calendula cream before, in a different brand. This one was one I came across while I was shopping, and I liked that it had added a few other ingredients to the mix, to make a homeopathic blend out of the calendula idea. Calendula is something I …

I am always looking for supplements and alternatives to helping me lose and maintain weight specifically for diabetics. I found Diabeti Trim Chocolate Packets at the local pharmacy. I like that the box comes in seven packets so that you can take one each day and the …

I don’t normally pay so much for such a small product, and I am not a regular user of solid lotions—“ but I made an exception for this product because it has so many of my top favorite ingredients! Beeswax, shea butter, avocado oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, …

I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …

Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …

Always Maxi Overnight Pads are usually my first choice when it comes to buying sanitary napkins for my heavy flow. I always feel confident wearing them because they feel secure enough for me to be active without worrying that they’ll shift, and I don’t have to change them so regularly …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

When I was eighteen, I had a horrible experience. I got a severe bladder infection, and I suffered with symptoms for over eight months. I was sent to several doctors and took a wide variety of antibiotics, only to find in the end that it was a waste of …

I try to stick to a high protein, low carb diet during the spring and summer months when I am more active. I don’t always succeed, mainly because it’s difficult to find quality foods or meal-replacement products that are high in protein and actually taste good. Often, …

A well meaning relative who knows I am diabetic bought this product for me to try. As a diabetic, I have to be very careful with carbohydrate intake. Carbs can run my blood sugar up very high, very fast—“ even with my medication.
I’d heard of carb …

New Nordic is one of those companies that’s notorious in the health food market. I’d even heard of them and I don’t do the health food, herbal supplement circuit all that much if truth be told. The only reason I tried these New Nordic Mulberry Zuccarin tablets is at …

Iodex pain reliever is no doubt a very soothing and effective pain relieving ointment, we have been using it for ages and it gives quick relief but it leaves unrecoverable stains on the clothes. Once I was having some back problem and so applied Iodex ointment over my …

I got a sample of oil free acne wash pink grapefruit by Neutrogena. I have tried it a couple of times. I like it a lot; it makes my skin really, really soft. It also cleans my face well. It smells really good as well. It has little rough …

Bath & Body Works has a lot of really nice scented products, and some I love more than others. I still like to try the scents I haven’t tried previously, or any new scents they come out with, and it’s also a good place to go to for …

When my grandmother was in the hospital the last time and started doing a bit better the insurance company of course has a drive behind patients being discharged. She was doing better enough to be released from the hospital, but really not well enough to come home. We …

I am picky when it comes to protein and I have never been an overly huge fan of the supplement company VPX but something attracted me to this product that they made. The main reason I was attracted to this product was because they gave so much inside of …

I am basically an avid coffee and tea drinker and so happen to get myself in to various health problems. Apart from experiencing severe acidity problems due to this habit, what really puts me feeling quite embarrassed and uncomfortable is my —˜yellow stained teeth’. Though getting my teeth …

When it comes to anti fungal infections B-tex is one ointment I just hate using. I used it once and was disgusted with the results and since then I avoid this useless but expensive cream. First of all the ointment is pretty expensive compared to the normal ointments and …

There are many skin products out there on the market. I have tried a number of them. Sometimes one particular product seems perfect for just your needs. When I was a teenager, the 30 year old next door neighbor brought over some 10-0-6 that she had …

I really do not care much about feminine washes and will surely not spend a lot just for that, but since my mom let me try a feminine wash from Nu Skin, I wanted a bottle of my own.
Nu Skin has released Scion, a mild feminine wash that is …

One day while I was browsing a “special order” section of a store out of curiosity, I came across a product I had heard of but never tried—“ and had no idea they even still made it!
When I was a little girl, I was given a stack of …

Vaseline is awesome! I love it with my whole heart. It has so many ways you can use it. So many ways! First of all I have a pit bull—¦ And if you own a pit bull you know that they are prone to ear infections and ear mites—¦ …

Last year, I remember buying Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat for $30 online. I used a lot of yoga mats because I am pretty fond of them, and besides I am beginning to learn a lot of stretching and a lot of Tai Chi and yoga, which would be …

I was told by my nutritionist to always couple my exercise with the right supplement for muscle development in order to achieve my goal sooner. Aside from drinking non-fat milk, I checked Whey from Healthy Options. I like this store because aside from they serve organic stuff, I am …

I’m one of those people too lazy to wash her face with something else than water in the mornings, but one day a friend who had bought two pieces of Clinique Facial Soap decided to give one to me, and I tried it.
It looks a little like a normal …

One day when I was out with a friend, we started talking about the use of essential oils to relieve stress and tension, and she pulled out a small bottle from her purse. She had found this “amazing product” to relieve stress, and it worked by just putting a few …

I love Method soap and I happened to keep one last little drop of a favorite foaming one because I could not find it in Target anymore and I did not want to forget the name of it. The almost empty bottle sat under my kitchen cabinet for months. …

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Healing Hand Cream is one of my favorite hand creams to use to help keep my skin from becoming dried out. It has even helped heal my dried hands right up when they were flaking and cracker pretty badly. The cream made my hands look much …

I have a friend who is a bit of a flower child, and when I was having some sinus problems, she insisted relentlessly that I should let her candle my ears. She had all sorts of (anecdotal) evidence that this would help. Not only would my sinuses clear up, but …

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 am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …