I used to live in an apartment that had tiles in the bathroom. I’d always been used to have one of those plastic bathtub surrounds, and this was the first time I had to deal with tiles and the grout in between the tiles that tend to get full …

I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …

Plasters are something that every home medical box needs to contain in abundance, and I certainly would not like ever to be without a good stock of the things. Of course major brands such as Band-Aid and Elastoplast take up a very sizeable chunk of the market, but most …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

Since I have turned forty-one, I have become concerned about aging and how my face looks. I have always heard that facial exercises can help to tone the face and reduce signs of aging. I certainly am not one who can afford plastic surgery, so this is an appealing alternative. …

I am a proud mother. I wouldn’t trade my children for the world. They are a joy and a blessing everyday. I enjoyed everyday of pregnancy. The one thing I could live without, the stretch marks I received during pregnancy. Stretch marks can really …

When I saw this great idea from Bengay, I had to try it out. I have fibromyalgia and mild arthritis, so I use a lot of over the counter products for pain relief, including many rubs and balms like Bengay and its peers.
I have used Bengay for ages, …

Now I realize that some people would say, hey, shouldn’t you be reviewing this product under ‘baby’ instead of ‘health’? And yes, true, it is a product meant for babies, but I have to tell you now, there are times when as an adult, you can appreciate ‘baby’ things. In …

Whenever I would think of Gold Bond powder, the original that comes in the yellow bottle, it reminded me of something an elderly person would use. Something about its mentholated odor and old fashioned looking packaging always gave me a warm memory of my grandfather—“ even though my grandfather …

I have had to take the morning after pill twice. The first time I took it, it was fine. I had so side affects what so ever. My next period came as usual and everything was fine. However, the second time I took the morning after pill was a …

I own a lot of yoga mats and Aurorae Yoga Mats is one of them. It cost $35 online, in one piece.
It had the right measurements of 45 x 70 which was not too large and not too narrow. I like that it was a little larger than the …

The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …

I seem to always suffer from chapped, dry lips. None of my other lip balms in my collection seem to cut it for that extra amount of moisture, except for this.
Vaseline Lip Therapy is just that. It’s Vaseline that heals your lips. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, …

As well all know it is good to take care of our teeth and gum. After all, if you don’t take care of then when you are younger you are going to run into many problems sooner, than later. One of the recommended methods by dentists, to take care …

It was my daughter’s 5th summer when she began having head lice. I am not really sure where head lice came from, but I think it was because my daughter was constantly playing outside with other children during the day, and she was exposed to sun and dust frequently …

I have long been a fan of Burt’s Bees products and I recently decided to try one of their shampoos. I was attracted to it because it contains some ingredients that I have not seen in other shampoos. It has soy amino acids, moringa seed extract (which I have …

For most of my adult life, I just used soap or shower gel when shaving my legs in the shower.
Since I discovered using shaving creams and gels were so much better that the old stand-by, I’ve used it regularly and tried several different brands and scents to see which I …

If you haven’t tried a FIT TV’s Bollywood Dance Workout, you are missing out on a phenomenal fitness experience, and a fun new way to shake up your current routine. Since discovering the new series, I have completely fallen in love with the adorable routines, gorgeous settings, …

Listerine mouth wash was one brand of mouthwash that I used to use frequently. Somehow suddenly I left the habit of using it. As I became pregnant and started all the nausea and vomiting, I vbegan to feel the necessity again. I started having the feeling …

Lockets Cough Sweets have been around since I was a kid and I admit that I probably buy them because I like them but I never find them effective as cough sweets as such, although they do have some benefit. They are a hard yellow sweet and you …

The pain in my leg which I felt on my thighs, calves and feet often left me feeling tired and fatigued, uncomfortable and irritated. Though massaging my whole leg with massaging oil —“would give me great comfort- I sometimes found it difficult to do it every time. So when …

AcneFree’s Terminator 10 acne and blackhead medicated spot treatment is by far the best over-the-counter acne cream I have ever used. It comes in a 1 oz orange tube and is pretty fairly priced (i bought my tube at my local Wal-Mart for about $5.) I have had mildly …

Whoever built our house was an idiot. There are a number of things not to like about our home (which we bought because it was the only one in our price range that didn’t have the roof caving in) ranging from the fake brick on the walls to the …

My son is 14 years old, and a very active teen-ager. He had a bad case of itchy scalp and dandruff. This problem had caused him to be conscious about his dandruff showing and scratching his head in the presence of other people. I became concerned myself, because apart …

I was out on a cold winter night when I slipped and whacked my leg on the ice. I knew for sure it was going to bruise and be sore so I immediately ran inside and used my favorite massage oil for aches and pains and bumps and bruises, …

When I first moved to Tennessee, I needed to find a doctor’s office that practiced in family medicine. I care about my family very much, and I wasn’t willing to just take them to any doctor. I wanted to find a doctor that knew how to interact with …

Acne are really a problem, it reduces the face value and are real painful. Recently I developed them all over my face and was a real nightmare for me trying to get rid of them. I tried using various acne products to solve my problem but none of them …

I have had a problem with sleeping for years. My brain does not go into the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods of time on its own, so I rely on a drug called amitriptyline to help me get the quality of sleep that I need. Even though …

I love the Buf Puff Facial Sponge. I have been using the Buf Puff Facial Sponge for many years. I have also tried imitations that were more expensive, thinking that they were going to work better than the original Buf Puff. Nothing works like the original. …

I appreciate any product that serves a dual purpose in my life, especially in regards to my first aid or skin care items, and if something can not only treat multiple first aid problems, but also cosmetic skin care issues, then I’ll jump at the chance to own it …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

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 lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I bought YogaBean Yoga Mat late last year for $30 online. It happened to be a great yoga mat, and I like it. Here is my review.
It had the measurements of 35×60, which was not too large but not too small for a person which stands 5′8. It did …

My periods are pretty heavy for the first two days and when I go to bed I like to use sanitary protection that is more heavy duty than my daytime one as it is a pain to be woken in the night because you are leaking. I first …

VCF or other wise known as Vaginal Contraceptive Film, is an alright choice of birth control. Overall it was alright. I would use it again but if I decided to use it again I think I would feel safer and relax more if we had a second back up …

I have always liked a boar bristle brush texture and find that it makes my hair shinier and removes more buildup and dust than others. My grandfather had a big blocky club brush that he used for years and when I died, I took it over. I got so used …

After buying their sister product, the Reusable Warming Footies, and loving them dearly for their ability to stop my chronic foot cramps, I saw the mittens online and knew that I had to have a matching set. These mittens are the best thing I have found for …

Okay, after using this for an hour I did not want to ever get up. My poor back went into withdrawal because it felt so good. To anyone who has ever experienced any chronic and excruciating back pain, please try this. If you don’t want to shell out the …

This NIS probiotic was recommended to me by a fellow diabetic who had been battling yeast infections and various stomach and intestinal infections. According to her, they all stopped within a couple of months to being on this supplement. Although I found it incredibly expensive compared to some pro-biotic …

I purchased this moisturizer during the MAC craze about how good this is. It is definitely expensive , around $30, for a little bottle. It’s more like travel size to me. This is suppose to control oil production giving your face a matte finish. This also works good as …

I use this product for purposes of treating my acne on places like my back, stomach, chest, and even on my legs. I had been looking for an acne product that was specifically for the body, and Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub was the only one I could find, …

I have been trying out the idea of natural hair color products. Since I dye my hair regularly at home, I’d love to find a natural product that gives me the reliable gray coverage without all he chemicals. I’ve tried a couple of henna products, and while one …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

I have suffered from mild eczema for years, and although it is a hassle, it has never been severe enough to require more than the occasional prescription cortisone cream. I have found that the cortisone cream is very hard on my dry skin, and I am not convinced that …

For the last few days I had experiencing a severe pain in my left knee which was making me feel rather uncomfortable and unfit. Though I did experience knee pain very often, this time the pain seemed rather unbearable. In fact I found it difficult even to walk a …

I decided to write a review on Cholangiocarcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma is a big word for bile duct cancer. My mother was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and passed away three months later. Bile duct cancer is very rare and almost unheard of in the Western part of …

I have a variety of first aid ointments and creams in my house. A different one, pretty much, in each of my first aid kits which I have in every room of the house, the car, packed away with our camping gear, in the kids backpacks, pretty much anywhere …

Dettol Healthy Touch Hand Wash promises to kill 99.9% of bacteria and it was this aspect that attracted me to this product, but I was disappointed that it was not as moisturising as it says it is. I do have to make sure to apply hand cream after …

When a longterm relationship failed a few years ago, it was a very difficult period in my life. I suffered anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. I was already taking amitriptyline for sleep, which is a medication I had been on for years—“ not due to depression, but because …