I am a firm believer in the power of ginger to settle an upset stomach. I like to keep some ginger on hand whether I’m at work, on vacation, or at home. Once I discovered Gin-Gins, having ginger on hand became simple. Gin-gins are individually wrapped …

After having a good experience with some of the other Aloe Life products, I decided to try their high potency multi vitamin formula. It looked really promising, with all of the nutrients included that I was already taking except for two, and blended with aloe vera and an herbal food …

Although it is a little embarrassing, I ended up buying this product by accident. The picture on the front of the little drop of water falling into a pool made me think that it was a “rain” scented body wash that I had picked up moments ago in the store. …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

Ever since I was in my teens, I was a user of povidone-iodine douches if I ever got a slight irritation or itch, or just needed to feel “refreshed.” My mom used Betadine brand for years, but then it was suddenly taken off the market. I do not …

Keeping my skin young and beautiful has always been one of my topmost priorities in my life. For this I leave no stone unturned in following a regular skin routine religiously. The fact that my lifestyle is quite hectic and I rarely find time to visit to the salon …

I used to buy generic vitamin C tablets for me and my son for our everyday consumption. I regularly take vitamin C tabs since I am always stressed from work and tired everyday as I travel long hours. I also encouraged my son to take Vitamin C tablets to …

The hip hop abs is a weight loss program that is designed to give you a flatter tummy and lose weight in a fun way. It combines fun hip hop dance moves with fat burning standing crunches.
It starts with the basic 3 T’s which are Tilt, Tuck and Tighten. …

I saw this on TV, and after being reassured by someone who had used it that it would not cause me to injure any muscles, I ordered one. I have flabby arms from weight loss and thought maybe this could tone them, since my usual exercises didn’t seem to …

I was a little skeptical when someone recommended this for some pain I had been experiencing from typing. This person had carpal tunnel syndrome, and claimed it helped her tremendously. What I have is similar in nature, but it is the cubital tunnel that is affected, and causes pain and …

Since I have gotten older, my hair has gotten thin on top, and pathetically frizzy on the ends. I use a cornucopia of products on it—“ deep conditioners, heat protectants, mousse for thinning hair, creams for de-frizzing the ends, the list goes on.
I also have a chlorine pool …

A trip to Thailand is not complete without getting a massage. On our recent trip to Thailand, my friends and I were looking for a good place to get one. Very lucky for us, Ensogo Thailand had a deal for Pai Spa, at THB 590 (USD 19.50) …

I have been wearing glasses for years. I used to wear contacts and glasses only part time, but since I became sensitive to the contacts, I wear glasses most of the time now. I don’t know how it is that one’s glasses get so dirty and oily. I guess we …

I decided to try Band-aid flexible fabric bandages because the plastic ones always seemed too difficult to work with, especially when they had to be placed on the fingers. Plastic band-aids are much too stiff and tend to get wadded up when you bend your fingers. I got band-aid …

I was a loyal fan of Coast soap when it was popular many years ago. I remember the ads about it being “the eye-opener.” I loved its blue color, rich lather, and great cleaning ability. It was my favorite fragrance in the world. I even became very attached to …

I was curious as to how well a little strip placed on the tongue could actually freshen the breath. I decided to give it a try to see if I liked it. I picked up a three pack of Listerine PocketPaks for $3.96 at Walmart, which had 24 strips …

I have been a user of Crest Pro Health mouth rinse for some time. I love that it is alcohol free and does not burn my mouth, and I also love the way it keeps my gums healthy. When I was in Walgreen’s one day, I noticed they …

I have a problem with most adult toothpastes that are mint flavored. The mint is too strong for me, and irritates my mouth and gums, making me uncomfortable and causing me to spend less time brushing than I really should. To remedy this situation, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which …

I purchased the Marcy ME-708 Upright Exercise Bike from Walmart in December 2010. While I did my research and found as many cons as there were pros for this bike I felt that with the price and design of the bike it was worth giving it a shot. …

A really nice facial cleanse I like to use is Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser. I love the way it tingles my face as I am washing it, and the white creamy silky texture it has. Even like the way it lathers all over my skin and …

During rainy season, it is common to suffer from insect bites. The most common is mosquito bites. Mosquitoes love to dwell on swampy areas and it is a good breeding ground to lay their eggs. These mosquitoes do not bring only discomforts but as well as some deadly diseases …

Palmer’s Scar Serum was recommended to me by a surgeon. I had gone through a pretty nasty accident, and had scarring on my face even after the surgery. When I was discharged from the hospital, my surgeon said to pick up Palmer’s on the way home and begin using …

In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …

I recently had TWO horrible experiences at this Walmart Pharmacy location…
It all started with a really bad dental abscess that I needed antibiotics for. I picked this location specifically because it is close to where I reside and it would’ve been very convenient to pick up right after work. …

When I began making my own bath products, I wanted to make a custom shampoo. The options available to me at the time were mostly unscented chemical laden formulas. Some people I planned on making the shampoo for as a gift try to avoid chemicals like sulfates, which are present …

Bath & Body Works has a lot of really nice scented products, and some I love more than others. I still like to try the scents I haven’t tried previously, or any new scents they come out with, and it’s also a good place to go to for …

Crests Whitestrips are fantastic! I like them very much. They are very simple to use. You just slip them in for thirty minutes. I do mine after breakfast and after supper. I noticed that my teeth were feeling better after the first two strips. …

Ironically, I bought this product because I was due to go on a date, and my lips were chapped. I laughed out loud at the name of the product, which although unusual, is not at all unusual for Philosophy. Although pricey, their products are generally excellent—“ so because I was …

Mosquitos love me. I can walk out my door and they swarm.
I am always on the look out for a good bug repellant that has Deet, but doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily and my pores clogged up. I didn’t think one ever existed.
I saw a commercial the …

Before my wedding day I vowed to lose weight and I did! I lost almost 6 lbs, well probably not just because of diet and exercise, but I also used Biguerlai Slimming Tea once a week for 3 months.
I bought the box of 25 individually wrapped sachets for only …

I have always been a solids kind of person when it comes to antiperspirants and deodorants. I would never buy a spray, but my husband took it upon himself to go out and purchase a spray deodorant. When he brought the Original Right Guard Aerosol Spray Deodorant, I was …

I recently found a cod oil supplement I really like and I know they are meant for children, but it is easy to take, gentle on my tummy and it does not have a nasty flavor at all. The supplement is the Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA Chewable Softgels. They …

The reason I tried this mouthwash is because I was suffering from cough and phlegm and it was very hard for me to breathe so the pulmonologist recommended this product. I just needed to rinse my mouth with this mouthwash twice a day, once when I wake up …

Dabur clove oil is one product which not just helps fight tooth ache but also keeps the gums healthy. Just a drop of clove oil is good to get rid of those dreadful tooth aches.
Recently I suffered from these awful tooth aches and they just are very painful it …

I used feminine wash for everyday use especially when I am having my period. The purpose for using it is to stay fresh and clean. It is for girl’s or woman’s hygiene as well. The product that I always use is PH CARE 5. They do have different scent …

Equate: Acne Medication Oily Skin Medicated Apricot Scrub did not work for me, but then again, hardly any acne medication that is readily available at the store without a prescription has ever proved to be overly effective. I did not notice a whole lot of difference after using this …

I haven’t usually been a fan of Aquafresh toothpaste products. I tried one several years ago, and found it did an absolutely lousy job; not so with Extreme Clean toothpaste in Original. Even the look of the toothpaste is good, it is white, with a bright orange stripe down …

During one of shopping routines last week to the supermarket nearby, I happen to see this skin care product called Lotus Herbal clay white black clay skin whitening face pack. The fact that I always loved experimenting with different skin care products that seemed to catch my fancy, together …

In my estimation, this is probably one of the best facilities in the Country. The staff is so adept at caring and educating a person as to why they abuse alcohol or drugs. The counseling sessions are bar none some of the most intriguing, mind opening and …

I have purchased several of these hand sanitizers from the Dollar Tree for over a year now. It is very handy to carry around or in the car because no water or soap is required and according to the label on the bottle, this sanitizer kills 99.99% of all …

Life Wise Blood Pressure Monitor is a wrist cuff monitor. This means that you wrap it around your wrist and secure it there and then proceed with measuring your blood pressure.
I have had this blood pressure monitor for over two years and it is still working just as good …

I don’t normally use cleansing pads, since I use either a foaming face wash or Noxzema cream to wash my face at night, and I rarely feel the need to remove make-up before then. My skin seems to do well with this routine. Someone recently bought me some of the …

I have never liked the feeling of water in my ears, and often when it gets in there, I can’t get it out, leading to temporary hearing loss and the frustration of “swimmer’s ear.” Since I bought a pool a few years ago, I decided it would be a good …

Of all the things I’ve spent my money on, as far as healthcare products go, this probably has to be the more expensive of those. Sure, there’s a lot in the bottle, and a little goes a long way, but $18 for an 8 ounce bottle of Betadine Antiseptic …

I cannot say enough good things about Laxter, Long and Savage Pediatric Dentistry in South Charlotte, NC. I have been taking both of my children to Dr. Savage since they were three. Now when they find out that a dental appointment is approaching, there is not an …

I like to be able to use tampons that are pefect for my flow at that time. I used to use super plus absorbency tampons through my entire cycle and felt that I needed to reduce my risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome. I went for a variety pack, knowing …

I sometimes suffer with anxiety, but not seriously enough to warrant a prescription medication. I would prefer to treat it with a combination of cognitive therapy, relaxation, and perhaps natural supplements. When a friend had a serious illness recently, I was feeling very stressed and worried. To get me through …

I found out about this product a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it for several reasons. I have combination skin that it is prone to blackhead outbreaks. I also have noticed that the pores on the oily areas of my face have enlarged. …

Being a child who was very apt to catch any cold or flu that came her way, and suffered from several different allergies on top of all that, my mother was always worrying about my health. Some time, later on in my childhood, she discovered Lysol’s disinfectant spray and …

Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …