I have a friend in England who sends me care packages filled with things I cannot find here. When cold season rolled around, we somehow got into a discussion about cough drops (or cough sweets, as they call them) and lozenges that we remember growing up. The mention of …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the effects of fibromyalgia. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products, and some of the most beneficial to me are the bath salt products. Salt helps remove toxins and lactic acid from the body, and adds beneficial …

On the whole, I consider myself as extremely lucky when it comes to trying out a lesser known, or as most would term it, Generic brands. Of course I do love my pricey name brands, but times aren’t really great as far as finances go right at the moment …

I’ve owned this toothbrush for years and ever since after I started using it, I haven’t gotten any cavities, so it works really well. I don’t even brush my teeth three times a day, it’s more like once or twice because I always forget!
There are lots of things I …

I have always been a fan of whitening products that promises to make the skin fairer in a given and attainable timeframe, although sometimes questionable. I tend to get bored with one product that even if it works perfectly for me for the time being, I would opt to …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

When I was having carpal tunnel problems several years ago, it was suggested to me from a medical professional to use Kinesio Tex Gold Tape to wrap my wrist to help with the pain from movement until my operation was scheduled. And then, I could use it afterwards. …

Holistic health is becoming more popular throughout the world today. I have been very blessed to be able to try many different non traditional practices. Acupuncture is one that I have tried and really liked. Acupuncture is being more widely used by more people to help improve their health …

I like having good quality first aid products on hand because I’m an active person for the most part, and depending on the weather, and being outdoors almost always leads to some sort of accident or another that has me ending up with a scratch or cut or bruise. …

Before I was aware of the dangers of sulfate shampoos, I used all kinds of products. One that I liked, thinking that it was all natural and gentle, was the Emerald Forest Sapayul shampoo.
The company’s big cause for many years was to save the rainforest, and I admired …

Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …

I’ve used a few feminine washes in the past because I think they’re a safer alternative to regular soaps when cleaning my intimate area. I’m a long-time user of Lactacyd but the problem with it is that, it is so watery and not lathery enough so for me, it …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

Four months into my quest to achieve my ideal body, I stumbled upon another exercise I immediately fell in love with. I’m talking about the much talked about and positively reviewed Physique 57 Solution. The fitness exercise or should I say technique was founded back in 2006 by creator …

The last time I was shopping at Ulta, I decided to try some of their hair spray. It was on sale, and I had previously purchased some of their other products and enjoyed them, so I expected the Ulta hair spray to be of similar quality to other Ulta …

As I have used various Body Shop products I have come to trust them as an environmentally aware company that takes care to use organic and fair trade products. Whenever you buy a product, you can read about where the ingredients come from and how the production of them is …

When I was a teenager, I got blackheads, whiteheads and whatever the skin can suffer from adolescence. I tried using a variety of acne care products, but they did not work for me, because my skin blotches would not go away, and I even get rashes from using them. …

A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

I needed to lose a bit of weight and get some strength training at the same time. I began a walking regime in the summer that I modified for Fall and Winter. When I hit a plateau in both my weight loss and fitness, a friend of mine suggested …

I’ve kind of become a junky for homeopathic remedies for things within the last year, and one of the things I’ve steadily been on the lookout for is a good multivitamin. I sometimes have issues remembering to take vitamins, though, which has long been a problem for me. I …

I’m sure that we have all heard of Hall’s Cough Drops; those cherry flavored, menthol cough drops do work quite well. But just like anything else that a ‘name-brand’ company puts on the market, most of what we pay for is the name. That’s not to say that the …

I was not at all pleased with this product when I tried it. First of all, I saw it advertised as being good for people with sensitive teeth. I think I have sensitive teeth, so I purchased this toothpaste. I brushed with it usually three, sometimes four, times a …

Even though it embarrasses me to admit this, but I snore at night. I decided to purchase this device after becoming fed up with the numerous jokes and complaints of my boyfriend. Even though I paid about $30 for this product, I still had doubts about whether …

I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …

I’ve used deodorant powders, deodorant sprays, but never have I used a deodorant cream on my feet before. I’ll be honest. I may be female, but I have my fair share of stinky feet from time to time and the last thing I want to do is propagate that …

In my line of work, I can’t be short on energy and I’m not one who’s crazy about using caffeine because of the negative side effects of it. I was looking for an alternative to caffeine pills in a drugstore the other day and I stumbled upon a product …

My husband and I live in a relatively small apartment, so there simply is not enough room for large exercise equipment. We still aspire to do more exercise, though, even with some degree of physical imitations. I read a magazine article that advised readers to try buying “mini” …

Working at the computer would often leave my eyes burning with pain. Sometimes the condition would become so worst that I would have tears rolling down my eyes. This alarmed me and I decided to find a solution to this problem. So when I happened to see Sonoma Lavender …

I had high hopes, as a young mother, that I would never have a need for things like finger splints, but, as a mother of two boys, I knew deep down that I was fooling myself. Both of my kids are now teenagers and though they don’t participate in …

I have been doing vertical jump bible for a month now and I absolutely love it. The workouts are great and they bring great results. Kelley Bagget has put together great workouts that will improve your vertical jump tremendously. I have gained three inches in only …

Tae Bo is an exercise system that was developed by a man called Billy Blanks. It is a combination of martial arts and a variety of other forms of exercise.
Essentialy, the above dvd was developed for kids; however, since it is essentially for beginners,it is good for any adult …

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 …

Sadly, I have to admit that I’ve long had a problem with blemishes. Sometimes is very mild and hardly noticeable, and sometimes its a rampaging mess of ance on my chin and cheeks. Because I’m in my mid-thirties this can sometimes be discouraging, so I’m always on the lookout …

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I was in need of some shampoo the other week and decided to check out the Dollar General selection of shampoo. Like many Americans today I am trying to cut corners everywhere I can. I now purchase my shampoos and other toiletries at places …

I have fibromyalgia and have used about every pain relief product out there. This one was a product I picked up because I needed something quick to use that was not in a cream or gel form. I had not planned for getting a shoulder pain while I was …

I saw Skinny Switch Secret Diet on an infomercial and it was unlike any diet I have ever seen on television. Skinny Switch Secret Diet was created by Rob Nevins. It is a diet based on eating lean and healthy for two days and then splurging on the third …

Garden Greens is a weight loss formula that contains some ingredients I have taken separately before, but had not taken in combination until I bought the product. I am overweight and losing—“ but I tend to hit those frustrating plateaus pretty often, so I look for natural products to …

I have been suffering from migraine from the last five to six years. My headache would initially be mild and would later become so severe that I would have to take a pain killer for relief. This is when my sister suggested to me —˜Headache stopper roll on’. She …

I got a one month supply of this a while ago. It’s one of my many over the counter products that I tried to cure my acne. My acne don’t just come by itself, it brings along a friend called blemishes that makes my face look like it has …

As I am getting older, I have noticed fine lines around my eyes and I have been actively looking for a product that can help to reduce them or slow their progression. I heard so many people talk about retinol, I finally decided to look for a product with …

I have always loved the unique soap designs by Primal Elements. They make artistic glycerin bar soaps with various themes and interesting fragrances. The soaps are made with long molds and chunks and pieces of colored soap, then cut in slices from the long loaves. They are not only great …

I and others in my family sometimes get sores on the inside of our mouths. These sores can make chewing and talking painful at times as well as difficult because we may need to try avoid irritating the sores with our teeth. They are sometimes slow to heal, especially …

I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …

Right now my husband and I are trying to conceive. I started taking Nature’s Bounty Prenatal Vitamins about three months ago with the expectation of getting pregnant soon. They are safe to take before, during and after pregnancy. I was nervous about taking prenatals as I …

I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …

I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …

When I was around eight or nine years old I got chicken pox. It seemed like it was unavoidable for children my age. My skin was so unbelievably itchy and I remember being so uncomfortable that I would cry at night because it hurt to lie down. My grandparents …

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 …

This might sound silly, but this is a product that has become close to my heart. After 18 years of uncontrolled breakouts and probably $100,000 of product trials, dermatologist visits, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and peels - none of which helped - I found Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne …