When I had an allergy attack in the middle of a dinner engagement, I was horribly embarrassed. I had to excuse myself to go into the ladies room and deal with the itching and watering eyes, sneezing and coughing fit, and look of general misery. A companion came in …

I use a thick memory foam mattress topper on my bed, and I love it. On top of the memory foam, I keep an egg crate foam mattress topper. As odd as it may seem, this helps to keep me cooler in the summer, because memory foam sort of form …

Right Guard Aerosol Deodorant
Right Guard was one of the first deodorants that I ever tried. In fact, there was a time when there were very few choices in deodorants and Right Guard was one of those choices. I purchased Right Guard from the grocery store for $4.99 for a …

My dermatologist advised me to take Anacaps Reactiv in order to stop my annoying problem with hair loss. He explained me that the main factor which determines hair loss is the deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Like our bodies, our strands require nutrients to grow strong and healthy. When it …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

I had heard a lot of stories about this ointment, from other fibromyalgia patients. When I started hearing it from back pain patients as well, I became curious about it. Having fibromyalgia for many years, I have tried just about all of the pain relief ointments. I have had mixed …

The Tiger Moon cream claims to undo past sun damages on your skin while making it look younger. I got this along with the Tiger Moon Face Masque that I wrote a review on how it didn’t work. You may think that this doesn’t work either and you’re probably …

I have to admit that I was a little hesitant to try a drink mix that would even remotely taste like vegetables, but I figured if V8 can do it, then why not this one, and make it taste good. So, I dropped an unbelievable amount of money on …

I have been a user of aloe vera gel for years. My grandmother grew aloe plants, and whenever we had a burn or small rash, we knew we would get “the leaf.” She would literally pinch off one of the succulent leaves, slice it open, and rub it directly on …

I use a variety of bath products to keep my therapeutic nightly bath routine interesting. Since bath salts add beneficial minerals to the water, which helps my fibromylagia symptoms, I love to use various types of salts in the hot water to help relieve the pain and cramping. Magnesium is …

I appreciate beauty but addicted to beauty or not, we must always take care of our skin. Since I’m in my early thirties now, part of my bathing routine is maintaining good skin. I’m no beauty expert but I believe that exfoliation is important in my skin …

When I was given a hot stone massage kit by Conair, I found the heating unit to be fine, but the stones included were completely wrong. It is the basalt stones which are intended for hot stone massage, not any old rock out of the garden, which is what the …

Sometime ago I noticed that there was a small wart on my skin. I dreaded the idea that I might have to spend a ton of money to get it removed by a dermatologist when I could use the money for something else.
Thus I resorted to home remedies and …

Excedrin Migraine is the first over-the-counter medicine approved the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine. Available is gel tabs, caplets and tablets it advertises to begin treating a migraine within 30 minutes of the first dose. Made by Novaris Consumer Health Inc. Excedrin Migraine is available …

This Mangosteen Juice is also called Xango which I have used it for 2 months and wasn’t happy about it. It also has a website on it and has helped so many people with cancers and problems. It helps to boost your energy, fight inflammation, lose weight, reduces and …

When I was young I witnessed how my Dad suffered when he had his first full denture. He was telling me it was very hard but I really did not know why he was seemed to be suffering. Every time he would eat he would prefer to just remove …

I purchased this deodorant shortly after it was introduced. The main thing that attracted me to it was the fact that it included a full sized bottle of the body spray that also comes in this scent. I normally purchase Secret, Suave, or Teen Spirit deodorants since …

I bought the Nature Made Flaxseed vitamins because I hate taking fish oil vitamins. And, I heard they both pretty much do the same job. I bought this on sale at my local Walgreen’s for about $10 (the bottle is pretty big). I have been taking these vitamins for …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

Recently I started waxing my unwanted hair and we all know the burning sensation after stripping those hairs. Though I use towel soaked in a cold water to soothed that ached and its effective but still I want some cream that I could apply after I done waxing. A …

I have two small keloid scars on my lower leg that have been there for years. I never really thought about treating them, since they did not really itch or cause any discomfort. I was watching a television show and there was a segment about silicone sheeting being used …

Crest Pro-Health Multiprotection Clean Mint Rinse is a product that I purchased because I wanted a mouthwash that was specifically formulated to combat plaque build-up and the gum diseases gingivitis. Plaque build-up is harmful because such build-up can lead to cavities and gum disease. I hadn’t yet been able …

I was suffering from joint pains in my left knee to the point the pains were keeping me up at night. One of the supplements I was recommended to start taking from my herbalist to help relieve the joint pains in my knee was glucosamine.Glucosamine is a amino sugar …

Have you ever been to Latitude Sportsclub in Salisbury, MA? Well, I have to say it is rather impressive.
A little costly I guess, but you should see for yourself. One-day pass is 15 $(different plans available if you want to become a member). And for that money you …

When I saw this hand balm on the Simple Scents lineup, I looked to see what it was about, as I have been planning to do a little gardening this year myself. I was interested to find that the intended use of this product is to put it on …

After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

When someone well intentioned bought me this inhaler, and I found out what they paid for it, I did not waste any time telling them they were completely insane. This is supposed to be based on Nobel Prize winning science. It is an inhaler that uses “phytonutrients and phytochemicals” to …

Colgate Fresh Confidence toothpaste did not really do anything amazing for my teeth but it just kept them clean and my breath fresher the whole day. This toothpaste gave me long lasting fresh breath as compared to other toothpaste out there in the market which only have short term …

When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

I drink on such the rare occasion that I would not be a good one to judge remedies for hangovers. However, on one occasion I did get to test one. Because I drink so infrequently, when I do partake, I get overwhelmed with it really quickly. When invited to …

I like to use a product to exfoliate my facial skin, and normally I use products that are both scrubs and a cleanser in one. I bought this assuming that is what it was also, but found that I was supposed to cleanser my face before using it instead. …

Energy is something I lack often due to my Grave’s disease so one of the herbal supplements I take daily to help my body and mind cope with physical and mental stresses easier and a lot better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root. I like this supplement because …

Because of the possibility that I may have a mild case of lupus, I have to be very careful about always protecting my skin from the sun. In the summer I tend to wear the highest SPF sun block I can find, and I am aware that it exposes me …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

The first time I ever saw Pond’s Cold Cream it was on my mother’s make up counter. She loved the stuff and after she come home from work, she’d put a thick glob of it on her palms and then rub the cream all over her face. I remember thinking …

I used a lot of yoga mats. One of them was Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat which cost only $35 online. I bought it because I needed a tough yoga mat which can help me. There are many decent yoga mats, and this is one of them. I like …

I have started using Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for the last 2 months, and I love it. I used a different brand before and wasn’t really happy with it. I usually wear contacts for more than 12 hours a day. With my last contacts, the lens …

Evo 1 Treadmill has one unique feature I haven’t yet seen on any other brand: the patented Motion Control. Instead of pressing buttons in order to increase or decrease the speed, you can do it with a simple wave of your hand. Moving your hand over the right side …

I take fiber supplements for a variety of reasons. They help to regulate digestion and treat irritable bowel syndrome, they help manage blood sugar (I am diabetic) and they also help to reduce cholesterol. I have tried a variety of methods to get fiber into my diet. I’ve used the …

I wanted to start a more intensive exercise program, and since I have a high resting heart rate, my doctor recommended that I buy a heart rate monitor. The one he suggested was a little out of my price range, so I looked for an affordable alternative and found …

Fungoral is a shampoo which features antifungal capacities and it is used to cure fungal skin infections. Its main ingredient is ketoconazole which can be commercially found in shampoos, topical creams and oral tablets. Ketoconazole 2% is also quite famous under the Nizoral brand name.
Personally I suffer from …

When I was hospitalized for a week after bleeding accompanied with flue my whole body was weak and needing a lot of rejuvenation. I felt so much blood was lost from me so that I was having hard time sleeping and I feel my strength was no longer as …

I treat my painful fibromyalgia symptoms with a variety of methods that do not involve prescriptions or doctor visits. I found out long ago that the best medicine can be done at home. I take a nightly hot bath to relax my muscles and get me in the right frame …

Hi my name is Bonny, and I’m addicted to exercise! I’m 47 and feel great. I work out 5 days a week. In the past year I have added an Exercise Ball to my routine. I had read so much about them.
Exercise Balls are also called stability Balls, …

About three weeks ago I was talking to one of my very good friends who had just recently gotten married. We were talking about how life had changed since our weddings (which were only about two weeks apart) and decided that really, nothing HAD changed much! In fact, things were …

I have fibromyalgia and it has been hypothesized that I may also have a mild case of lupus, based on some blood test anomalies. Since lupus affects the collagen tissues in joints, this product was of interest to me as it is supposed to help lubricate and balance the fluids …

During the summer months, my family and I love to spend time outside. The problem is that with the warm weather comes bugs, especially mosquitoes. We always have insect repellent of some sort in the house, and we take some with us for camping trips too.
Last …

My husband and I have used many different kinds and brands of condoms in our past. Ranging from ones that are neon blue, to ones that smell and taste like bananas, and even ones that supposedly turn from “hot” to “cold” in a matter of a few minutes but …

Like many people I had a valid gym membership which, if I’m honest, I did not get full value out of. I was a frequent user in the spring and the summer, although as soon the clocks went back and the temperature dropped I found that my motivation …