When I was a little girl, I used to hate brushing my teeth because they were always so sensitive no matter if I was using hot water or cold water to brush my teeth with. I grew up in a very large family so my mother bought a huge …

I am a total health freak and love to live a clean and hygienic atmosphere. Using my toilet seats has always seemed to me a dirty and messy job. I would always have to wipe my toilet seat with a clean piece of cloth before using it. This made …

I have one child that tends to get sick no matter where we go. We can be in the car or on a plane. When we are in the car, she tends to get sick after being in the car for too long. Sometimes she gets hot and can …

Over the past years, I’ve always been suffering on irregular bowel movement. Feeling less energetic, restlessness, lightheaded and having bloated stomach are the most common problems I encounter because of constipation.
It’s a good thing to know that there are lots of products being available in the market today that …

When you tell someone you are trying to quit smoking, the first thing they’ll tell you is to chew some gum. Quite frankly, this doesn’t work in the least for me. And, recently I tried to quit smoking, and chewing gum while at work just wasn’t an option, since …

I use cotton swabs on an almost daily basis.
I thought I would save some money one day, and I bought these less expensive cotton swabs with plastic stems. I was thinking the plastic stems might be a benefit, since they wouldn’t degrade in water like cardboard ones do.
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I started to notice that my jaw was hurting me a little bit and I thought it was because I was grinding my teeth a lot during the night which I know is true because I’ve woken myself up doing it before, and I find myself clenching my teeth …

Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

The morning after pill is an emergency pill where you can take if you think you might be pregnant but don’t want to be pregnant. It’s called Levonelle one step or Levonelle 1500. This is a well known pill by all women. We all have used it at some point …

The one thing I really hate about spring and summertime are the black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. One of my favorite natural bug sprays to use to keep those nasty insects away is Buzz Away Extreme Natural Insect Repellent. It does an amazing job keeping those insects away while …

I wanted to share my experience of having a mammogram at Baptist Women’s Health Center in Memphis, TN to encourage women in the area to use this Center for their best health needs. I have just come home from having my mammogram done, and couldn’t be happier with the …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

I absolutely love my microwave booties and mittens so when I saw this product I thought it would be awesome. It is a really good idea, being able to use a microwave pack for your back—“ no cords, no over heating pad to burn you, no having to stay …

NutriSystem is a diet program shown all over the internet and television. Seems like every other commercial on TV is about NutriSystem. When the program first launched, I was intrigued by claims and inspired by the women shouting NutriSystem’s glory. For people who wanted to lose weight, NutriSystem seemed …

If other people cant get thru their days without a specific object such as mobile phones, PDA or lip gloss, I cannot go elsewhere without my One Touch Ultra glucose meter.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It was tough. Pricking my fingers to get …

I stayed loyal to my old brand of dental floss, until at last, I unwound the last piece of string. Flossing remains an integral part of my oral hygiene, and I was more than glad to ditch my old floss for a better one. Granted indeed, Cleene …

I like to take the very best in vitamins, to help support my body which suffers from several chronic conditions. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, GERD, hypothyroidism, and IBS. Needless to say, it can be difficult juggling all this, but I have found that a good supplement does help to manage …

I have used the Vicks Vaporub product on multiple occassions and I just love it. I think this product is great and it’s provided me with relief from anything related to a cold. During the winter season I have had many cold related symptons that are …

I use a variety of bath products as part of my therapeutic hot soak to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as just to relax and enjoy the “me” time before bed. In the winter I tend to lean towards moisturizing products like bath bombs and oils, but in …

Garnier’s new Skin Renew Resurfacing 3-Way Cleanser is meant to work as a daily cleanser, an exfoliating scrub, or a 3 minute mask. Each of these uses can be accomplished by using the cleanser in a different way, so it seemed like a great way to get the …

Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …

I had put on lot of weight after delivery of my second son and it was very important for me to loose them. There were lot of options but without monitoring the exact loss it was not possible for me to know what exactly worked well on my body. …

When I was shopping in Marshall’s a few weeks ago, I realized that I would soon be needing a lighter facial moisturizer for the warmer months ahead. I tend to wear a heavier cream in the winter months, and switch to a lighter one in summer so that I don’t …

So just last night I noticed that I had some mosquito bites on my leg, which amazed me because I haven’t been outside longer than it takes me to take my dogs for their bathroom breaks, which is maybe ten minutes at a time. But sure enough I have …

My mother ordered this product from a Carol Wright catalog, and tried it for a few days. When the cream irritated her skin, she stopped using it and asked if I wanted it. Since I am always looking for ways to lose weight, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give …

I am not a huge fan of dieting pills and have only ever used them once before in my life, but after seeing so much about Alli I decided to give them a try as I was beginning a new workout program myself. In my own experience I …

I’ve been trying to add garlic back into my health routine since I know it is good for my heart and can lower my cholesterol. I used to take it regularly but sort of got caught up in trying other new ideas and abandoned it.
Although I know of …

The purchase of this product was a complete splurge for me. At the time, I had noticed that the area around my eyes had become darkened and puffy due to lack of sleep. I had tried several home remedies including applying cucumbers to the area without having any …

While I was shopping the wonderful clearance sale at Bath and Body Works last week, I came across a bin of anti-bacterial hand soaps in a variety of their fragrances. They were only three dollars for an eight ounce pump bottle so I sniffed a few and bought my …

I have a big bag of cotton balls that I have not used in quite a while. The reason I have not used them is because I bought these cotton rounds from CVS, and I like them so much better. I use a type of nail polish remover that does …

Last year I worked on a project with several other people. One of them smoked. Although he was usually kind enough to smoke outdoors so as not to offend the rest of us, when he came back in, his clothes and hair were so full of the scent of it, …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

This may be a strange thing to admit, but I have to say that I’m quite a bit of a bandaid afficienado. I have a very large emergency medical kit that has about four dozen different kinds of bandages in it and, sadly, I have need of them way …

When I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed, it was an oral health nightmare. The tooth had a large infected cyst around it, the tooth was very difficult to remove, and the surgery left me with severe nerve damage to the side of my lip and face for many …

Curing my body of minor aches and pains through various alternatives healing techniques have always fascinated me to a great extent. In fact I always yearn to learn more about them so that I can cure my minor ailments without having to take any kind of medicines. Off late, …

A few years ago, I suffered a very serious bout of food poisoning that left me ill for several months. I had chronic diarrhea and could not eat very much solid food. I was put on various medications, and dietary restrictions. I seemed to have a problem with …

I would say that this is a very good product for those wanting to keep their hair dandruff free without getting really dry. I have used this for several years and I must admit I do try other anti dandruff products in the markets but I would say …

I received a couple of varieties of these bath fizzer balls in a gift basket. As bath bombs go, they are about average. I have used other brands that had a stronger scent, and seemed to condition the water more, and the effervescent effect was a bit stronger. …

Every spring and every fall, I find myself totally miserable because if it’s not an itchy mouth and throat and nose due to allergies, then it’s the itchy and dry eyes. In fact, the itchy eyes seems to be the worst, because you can’t help but rub your eyes …

I started a weight loss program at the end of July, my first official day of dieting being August 1st. Near mid July I was picking up things I knew I would want or need, such as a pedometer. Because I started gathering things later on in …

Believe it or not one of the products I like to use to help fight odors in my household is Avalon Organics Deodorant Spray Rosemary and Peppermint. It actually helps freshen the air in my home naturally and fast and it leaves my air smelling like fresh herbal rosemary …

The Tempur-Pedic Side Pillow has been recommended by many doctors as healthy for neck and spine issues. I have looked into Tempur-Pedic in the past as a means by which I might improve my sleep experience. I have an L4 ruptured disc and neck issues from my …

I had a severe tooth ache that nothing was even knocking the brunt of the pain off of it. I searched online and in home remedy books. I came up with this, swish nyquil around in your mouth, sounds easys right, well it is and it truly works. I …

Caramex Cold Sore Reliever and Lip Moisturizer have proved to be a wonder balm for me. I have been using it for the past one year and I must admit that I haven’t seen a better balm in the markets even today. Caramex Cold Sore Reliever and Lip Moisturizer …

When my old battery toothbrush was looking ratty, I sent my partner to the store for a new one. The one that came back to me was the Oral B Bright Advanced power 400. It certainly was a fancy name and a large price tag for a brush that …

When a friend and user of Herbatint hair dye recommended that I try this conditioner after coloring (with another brand of hair color) I was skeptical. I was complaining about the fact that the hair color I was using at the time did not have a good conditioner tube to …

A few months ago, I purchased a stone massage set after learning of the relaxation and healing properties it had to offer. I must admit my initial excitement died down after a few feeble attempts with little instruction were more miss than hit.
Not wanting …

As my elderly mother’s care giver, I was in charge of changing bandages after both her leg surgery and a mastectomy. I became an expert of tape and gauze. My mom has sensitive, thin skin, and the adhesive from the tape was really bothering her. We tried switching to paper …

Right now I am in the process of changing jobs, and I always try to do my best to make a positive impression during job interviews. Although I try to take good care of my teeth, lately I have noticed that they are not as white as I …

Thermacare heat wraps are about a total rip off. They are not worth the hefty four to five dollar price range for such a crappy product. I was more pleased with the preformance of the generic off brand icy hot pads from dollar general that cost one dollar …