I used to love taking vitamins when I was a kid, and my mother would always track down the newest ones, chewable, gummies, anything she thought would appeal to me and get me to take them. Little did she know, it wouldn’t have taken a whole lot because I …

I’ve been suffering from cystic acne for so long as I can remember and its been a pain to live with such a horrible thing, I never feel like my self and always so embarrassed to show my face around because of how horrible the acne look. Not only …

I received these cotton gloves as part of a spa gift set. They are soft and appear to be well made.
The design is cute, with little spirals and stars. I have used them with several different creams overnight. Overall, they work as well as any other …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

I get very dry eyes due to having small tear ducts and allergies. For me it is easy for my eyes to get very dry and red. I hate looking that way so I use eye drops to help my eyes feel less irritated and dry. One of the …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening is touted as preventing cavities, gingivitis, and plague while helping to remove and prevent stains. After the last toothpaste I used, this was a pleasant and happy experience (the last one had something about it that set off my gag reflexes big time).
Colgate Total …

I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …

I like to make and customize soap as a hobby. Since I have not invested the time or purchased the equipment to make cold process (lye) soap from scratch, I’ve been using melt and pour bases from Brambleberry soap supplies. I kept hearing about how wonderful re-batched or “hand …

Keeping my mouth refreshed is of utter importance to me. I hate dealing with a dry mouth or a sticky mouth and feel it is disgusting. I have tried those breath strips, but never really liked the intensity of them. Because of this, I try to find really strong …

A diabetes patient and good friend turned me on to these socks. Although they are not made specifically for diabetics, they have some interesting features that makes them unique and desirable. I have long been a fan of the Earth Therapeutics company, so when I was told it was them …

Water keeps my body hydrated, and for my eyes I use EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula. Working in front of the computer for long hours hurts my eyes and blurs my vision a bit. When this happens, I put 2-3 drops of EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

I had heard so much about Alli for weight loss that eventually I had to try it for myself. I didn’t have much weight to lose, only about 10 pounds that I had gained over the winter, so I wasn’t sure that Alli was appropriate for me, but …

I love taking a nightly bath with a variety of products to make it more interesting. I treat myself to different bath bombs, because I love the texture and softness of the water, and the amazing scents. It is fun watching them fizz away, or holding them in your hand …

Fennel tea was recommended to me by several participants on an irritable bowel syndrome forum. I have had the condition for years, after suffering a terrible bout of food poisoning, which left some scarring in my intestines.
I bought this brand because of the packaging. It just …

We do bite different kinds of food and some of them do stain our teeth whether we like it our not. Few months ago I myself noticed I got some yellowish stain in two of my upper teeth so I went to the dentist to have it cleaned. However, …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia like pain and muscle spasms. I have frequent bouts of foot cramps that usually only a hot bath will stop—“ so often I try to head them off at the pass and take my hot bath before they …

In recent times I have been in search of a bandage that is truly waterproof. I wanted something that would protect any paper cuts I was getting from the burning and stinging of hand washing and dish washing. I had tried a few bandages, but they were not working …

The candid B is the ointment, which is completely medicated, and it is used only for some particular problems of the skin. Actually my mother in law is having little delicate skin and, most of the times she complains about the irritation of the skin. This time …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …

I have tried practically every sunless tanner ever made. These days there are so many from which to choose. I have tried creams, lotions, sprays, gels, and more. I have my favorites, but I am still always looking out for that perfect product.
When I first saw …

Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

I have always thought of cold cream as being something my grandmother’s generation used. I didn’t know much about it, except that it was heavy and greasy, and as a teen I would not have dared put it on my oily face.
In recent years, I have had …

After using a few of the wonderful bath soaks made by Aura Cacia, and especially loving the ones with eucalyptus, I decided these folks know what they are doing—“ so when I went to replace my eucalyptus essential oil, I was delighted to find that they sold their own version. …

I was a little hesitant to try Colloidal Minerals, because I remember a while back watching a televsion show about a man who took Colloidal Minerals for several years straight and his skin actually turned silver. There was no other negative side-effects, so it was almost like eating a …

When I ordered my last bottle of sweet orange essential oil from Edens Garden, I threw in a bottle of cedarwood oil as well. I had heard that it was good for acne and oily skin, and I wanted to try adding a drop to my moisturizer to see if …

Around the animal shelter where I volunteer, we try to keep a good supply of bandages and first aid needs for small accidents and accidental nips. The last time we ran out of bandages, we sent our most flamboyant volunteer to the store to get more. We should …

Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein is an amazing weight gainer. I know you find it in walmat but it works amazingly and is very cheap.
The whey protein tastes great. That is one of my main problems with other whey proteins, they taste horrible. This one has a very …

I guess I am on a Dance Workout kick because I found another one that really gets me going. The Brazilian Dance Workout, part of the Hip Brazil Cardio Series, is an amazing workout that combines hot Brazilian dance moves into a challenging cardio workout.
In …

While I was working graveyard shift for a call center a few years ago, there were times I just wanted to sleep on the floor; especially after my days off. When I feel tired or sleepy; I go to 7-Eleven and buy Lipovitan Ira. And just like magic, I …

I love to try out new natural products and especially when they have unusual scents and ingredients. This one has the smell of cinnamon, cloves, and bergamot—“ giving it a very unique blend. The tiny exfoliate granules in this product are very soft and gentle. They are barely …

It was really earth friendly when I learned that this is made of natural ingredients. What I didn’t like was the smell it has. It doesn’t smell that bad, it just smelled too woodsy. I don’t mind the smell if this product is as effective as it claims to …

It’s an embarrassing subject, but because I live in such a dry climate, I do suffer from occasional dandruff. It’s not so bad that I have my entire scalp peeling off, but it is bad enough that if I am not careful, my forehead will have peeling flakes that even …

This is a two step kit that I bought last year when I was really stressed out and my skin was showing it. I was getting little whiteheads all the time and I hated it because those just can’t be covered up by makeup at all and I didn’t …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

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 …

I really like Olay products because they work so well on my skin and make it so soft and smooth. One product I really liked was the Olay Calm Release Body Wash with Violet and Lavender, but it’s really hard for me to find now in stores. …

Are you tired of mosquitoes? Do you want to have a straight night sleep?
I once experienced that, when you cannot sleep because these insects kept partying on your blood all night. Mosquitoes are parasites if I describe them. They live with the blood of people and other animals. Unfortunately, …

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, …

In every job I have had for the past twenty years I have worked at a computer all day and then when I get home I spend a bit more time at the computer on the internet. I also smoke cigarettes and so I frequently suffer with dry …

My mother is almost 60 years old and she still working hard for our family. She is very workaholic at all times. She is just ignoring what will happen to her body when she is at work. She didn’t mind it. She is just work and work.
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With the whole lot of work and the kind of environment I am sorrounded with at the office, when i get homed i will be so stressed. I got back pain, headache, legpain and my hands as well.This is because of the whole lot of walking and prolonged sitting …

Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …

One day while I was out shopping, I started getting the beginnings of a migraine headache. This would obviously ruin the rest of the day, so I went into a store to try and find something to take right away. What I had in mind was something like …

Simple’s —˜Kind to Skin’ Smoothing Facial Scrub comes highly recommended by me as it is a great exfoliator and really leaves my skin so soft I want to keep touching it. The consistency and texture of this product feels very pleasant on the skin and it is clearly …

Now, I haven’t used this product myself, but my sister did, and I have to share her story, so everyone is aware of the risks of using this product.
My sister has always been relatively thin. She’s actually only recently begun experiencing any kind of weight gain, though she’s …

I bought Bean Products Yoga Mat for $20 online when I wanted to continue my routine of doing a lot of stretching and yoga in the morning. I like this mat a lot because it provided a great way to be stable and in focus without experiencing a lot …

I’ve been using transition lenses since I changed my eyeglass prescription since February 2009, and I am very happy that I did. Although it’s a little bit pricey, adding the transition feature to my regular eye checkup, I never regretted it because it has helped me a lot reduce …

I have always loved the quality of Crabtree and Evelyn, and when I lived near the shore in NJ, there was a little bath shop near the beach that sold their products, along with other comparable high end brands, all summer. I would shop there at least once a …