I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in oral care products, so I often use kid’s brands for their softer, gentler flavors. And I admit, it’s kind of fun too. I’ve used just about every flavor of kid’s toothpaste—“ which is usually a bubble gum or fruit …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

By far, its toughest competition is Listerine, but I still prefer Colgate Plax Freshmint Mouthwash. Not only is it cheaper, but it does the job just as good as any other mouthwash. It’s become a part of my daily oral hygiene to help fight against cavities, plaque, gingivitis and …

I purchased the Njoy, electronic cigarette after a friend told me that they sold them at wal-mart. I had been trying to quit smoking for some time without success. I decided that even if I didn’t quit, at least I could get away from the tar and other crazy …

I was looking for something to keep my mouth fresh but I don’t like the normal mouth rinses. I decided to give Colgate Phosflur a try and paid $12.43 at the grocery store for it. It stated that it was a mint taste and I was hoping that it …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

If you want to try Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for the first time, or would like to build your collection quickly, you are really going to want to check out the Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection.
I recently found my copy at …

I actually was at the store looking for a product to use on some road rash that happened upon my knee while riding my bike, and just pulled up into the nearest pharmacy and instead of finding exactly that kind of product, I found the Youthful Essentials Skin Healing …

I have fibromyalgia, and suffer from a variety of assorted aches and pains on a regular basis. I use hot bath therapy and lots of supplements and creams and rubs to assist with the condition. Someone on a fibromyalgia message board reported good results with this odd cream from Dr. …

I don’t usually use men’s deodorant, but when I run out, I have to use whatever my husband has. I’ve always had the thought in my mind that men’s deodorant was stronger, because men sweat more naturally. I’ve tried some male deodorant types in the past and realized that …

In my line of work, my throat is often abused and given that its one of my source of living, I am conscious as to how I should take care of it too. I got the idea of this thru a local celebrity. She is a top talk show …

When ever I watch NBC’s The Biggest Loser at night, I am always psyched to try my Biggest Winner workout with Jillian Michaels the next day. This morning was no exception, as I climbed out of bed and broke open my new Maximize Complete- Full Frontal workout …

I have to say that I’d never tried a pain relieving liquid before trying Absorbine Jr., and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’ve tried a lot of creams, so I know I at least had something to compare it to, and I knew what relief from my …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

No matter how we tried to avoid mosquitoes, we honestly can’t because they are almost everywhere. Dengue and malaria viruses are brought by this creatures so we should learn how to protect ourselves. Use mosquito spray ( Raid ) in your houses as much as possible and always clean …

The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …

I am in my early forties and now have become worried about the dreaded crow’s feet and little lines and wrinkles that everyone gets whether they like it or not. I have combination skin, so finding products that will work without causing oiliness or pimples can be a challenge, especially …

When I recently made a concerted effort to switch to more natural hair products, one thing I needed in the arsenal was a frizz control serum. I have combination hair. The top of my hair is fairly healthy, but thinning. (The thinning is the reason I switched to more …

Since 1 year I am using the Classic tooth brush to brush my teeth. And since I am using it I normally don’t have any dental problems. The brush is very flexible and very easy to use. It comes in many sizes for different ages of …

When I was visiting relatives in China a few years ago, I experienced for the first time one of the most disturbing physical problems I’ve ever experienced. I got a boil on the back of my leg. At first I just thought it was a large painful pimple, but …

My glowing skin always remained my greatest asset to help me look attractive and beautiful. I always received compliments from family and friends who always wanted to know the secret of my healthy looking skin. Though the compliments left me feeling really flattered —“ I always knew it was …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …

Neutrogena Advancedsolutions Complete Acne Therapy System is another one of those kits that is supposed to cure your acne. Honestly I have yet to find a full kit that I could give a ten. Usually I find half of the kit works and the other half of it doesn’t. …

My mother suffers from tooth ache and needs to use a good mouthwash to keep it getting septic and plague free. Hexidine antiseptic and anti plaque mouthwash was prescribed to her by our family doctor and since then she has been using it to fight and prevent it from …

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 bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat a few months ago when a friend of mine recommended me to it. Back then I was frustrated with the mats I bought because they had some serious problems: Mats were not that thick, mats following my movements, or mats which …

I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …

My son had a severe rash that we needed to make sure was kept clean and dry. We used alcohol to dry the rash out quickly. It did burn a bit when first applied for a few minutes, but the burning feeling subsided very quickly.
At first we …

I like many of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this on the shelf at Whole Foods, I had to give it a try. I love ginger scented products, and this has such a light, gentle fresh gingery scent.
Although twelve ounces is a relatively small bottle, it …

When I am not writing, I am often cooking. As an at home caretaker, I prepare all the special meals for myself and my mother, who is on a dialysis renal diabetic diet. Hers is quite a complicated one, and I often prepare my own meals separately. In other words, …

I needed some at home exercise equipment because I no longer had time to go to the gym. I looked around and couldn’t really afford any major equipment so I did the next best thing. I got a cheaper piece of exercise equipment that appeared as though it might …

When my dentist told me that I would be needing to irrigate the pockets where I had developing gum disease, I was a little intimidated by all the products out there. I ended up with a WaterPik device, which I had some difficulty with and returned but never bought another …

I have never tried any of the Kirkland brand vitamins until I purchased a bottle of their Vitamin E 200 I.U. last month. I purchased a bottle of 90 capsules and was pleased with the reasonable cost of $7.99. I could not see the vitamins through the bottle since …

I decided to try Arm and Hammer’s Advance White Toothpaste because I thought it would work well. It has appealing packaging, and I’d heard that baking soda could be used as toothpaste. I figured the toothpaste would not taste like baking soda, which has a pretty icky …

I tend to suffer with motion sickness if I have to go onto any boat, even a ferry. Most of the time, I have Dramamine or a similar medicine to take and this prevents and stops the nausea and dizziness quite well. When I went through a phase of not …

A few weeks back when I happened to attend my cousin’s wedding, something really terrible happened to me. As I was getting ready for the reception, to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring in compact powder, without which my make- up felt just incomplete. At …

A few years ago, I hit rock bottom with a weight problem I had struggled with for years. A friend of mine worked for LA Weight Loss and helped to set me on the right track with my eating habits. The first thing I did was cut pop out …

This little gift set was from a friend who knew that I loved products like this and had used this brand for years and knew it was great. It is a set of three little tins, two containing flavored lip balm and one with Rosebud salve. The product has apparently …

Picture this: A travel weary young man fresh off the 12 hour over night train from Paris, covered in sweat, head full of random tidbits of information, and finger still sore from taking so many pictures.
That was me, backpacking through Europe…. untill I stepped into the Euro Youth hostel. …

I like to have a good bar of antibacterial soap in my kitchen and bathroom both. I have teenage boys in the house who never come inside without some sort of dirty and grim all over them. They could’ve been at school all day, and still manage to get …

I went to Planned Parenthood for four years while I was in college. I think Planned Parenthood is such a great thing. I was a poor college student just trying to make ends meet with minimal health insurance. I went to Planned Parenthood each year for my annual pap …

When my kids were younger, I’d tried the Vicks vapor plug-in but found it wasn’t quite strong enough unless you had an electrical outlet right next to your child’s bed, so we didn’t get a whole lot of use out of them, but PediaCare was always just as much …

Since I have hit forty, I’ve had more problems with premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps than I ever had before in my life. An elderly friend told me about Lydia Pinkham tablets. I had never heard of them in my life, but she said that she had taken them …

I grew up with Yakult Probiotic Drink. I used to drink this a lot during my childhood days. I usually brought it with me in school and drank it during snack time. I never knew at that time that it was a good nutritional drink. I just drank it …

Dettol has become a symbol of hygene for me. Dettol is an orange colored antiseptic which comes in the form of concentrated liquid, soaps, hand wash, band-aids for home use. Dettol has helped me get rid of my skin rashes and itchiness which I had developed after …

A bottle of Carica Wellness Spirulina Capsules has 30 capsules/500 mg and it is priced at $4 each. I actually first bought this product because I wanted my obese niece to loose weight. I’ve known Spurilina as a dietary supplement long before and many testimonies about its …

I definitely give a thumbs up for this baby soap. I don’t only use it for my baby but it’s also great for pregnant women like me who have very sensitive skin. The label says it’s Hypoallergic and it lives up to its name. I suffered from …

I found this little bottle of vitamin E oil at Safeway along with other skin care products. I actually bought this as massage oil. I’m not a massage therapist or anything, but I do feel that oil really helps me give a better massage. It reduces friction of skin …

Since I am really careful about my diet, I was surprised when I started to have frequent problems with gas, heartburn, and bloating. I was taking all kinds of antacids to get rid of the embarrassing belching and burping, but it was only making my indigestion worse. I started …

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 …