I take fiber to help with my irritable bowel syndrome, and also to help with weight control. Blood sugar maintenance and general health. I get bored sometimes with the various forms so I switch often. One product I always really enjoyed was the Vitafusion fiber gummies, which tasted …

I love taking my nightly hot bath to help relax my muscles and sleep better. I have an arsenal of bath products and I am forever trying new ones. When I first discovered Lush brand, I bought several of their soaps and bath bombs, and finally got around to trying …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

I love treating my feet to a nice soak before a pedicure. I have diabetes, so taking good care of my feet is more than a luxury, it is essential to my overall health. I have used a variety of foot soaks, including just plain Epsom salts, but I really …

My great grandmother has had problems getting around for a while now. She lives in a two story home and has not been able to walk up the stairs for years. The family has always tried to take care of her. We would rotate days. …

I am total beauty freak and find it quite fascinating experiment with various skin care products that are available in the market that would actually help me take care of my skin or hair in a rather simple and interesting manner.
So during one of those casual shopping sprees …

A few years ago, when my weight was at it’s highest (and I wont even tell you how high it was), I went to the doctor for a check-up that had nothing at all to do with my weight, only to find out that my blood glucose levels were …

My mother is legally blind and can’t see how to color her own hair, so I am the hairstylist and colorist for both of us. When she recently tried out a new brand of hair color, it turned out to be a disaster. It left her hair a strange creamsicle …

The last time I purchased my daily vitamins, I decided to try out Walmart’s Equate Mature Complete, similar to the Centrum Silver vitamins I have been taking the last few months on the recommendation of my doctor.
When looking over the ingredients and supplement strengths, I found them …

Growing up, I have always been allergic to mosquito bites. As far as I can remember, I’ve had the worst reactions to them. I would first find an itchy, red, burning rash on me which will develop into a weal after a few minutes. On all occasions, when I …

I’ve heard a lot of hooplah over the last six months about the health benefits of taking Acai Berry, which I believe is a berry from Brazil, I believe, and looks like a blueberry in a way, though darker in coloring, and it’s supposed to be incredibly high in …

I started taking multivitamin supplements over a year ago following the recommendation of my family doctor. Although I was perfectly satisfied with the one that I was currently taking, I decided to try this product since I like the fact that all of the ingredients that it contains …

With a name like Merry Hempsters, this was one product I had to try. It caught my eye in the store and made me laugh. I have fibromyalgia, and I have become a muscle rub aficionado over the years. This, I believe, is the first one I have used …

When I first heard about these, I assumed they were just like the detox pads which I had tried and did not get any benefit from. Reading more into it, I found that the ingredients used in this product was totally different, and the intended out come was different—“ and …

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had very painful menstrual cramps, and I’ve tried anything and everything to help alleviate that kind of pain. For the longest time I was taking motrin by the bottle-full. Literally, 1600mg of motrin at a time, and it was making me …

I get acne more than I’d like, and most products I’ve tried haven’t worked for me. I don’t have as many bumps as just red marks where acne used to be. There have been other Clearasil products that I’ve tried and have no liked, so I was a bit …

I love Lush products. I fell in love with their soaps and bath bombs, and then I had to start trying some of their skin care. When I was placing an order from their site, I came across this unusual product. It is called Dark Angels Cleaner, and it looks …

I have been training for a half-marathon for half a year now. I am currently on my way to my second half-marathon and I am trying new energy supplements. GU Chomps are doing the job for me, but they could be better and cheaper.
One of the biggest reasons that …

I fell for a sales pitch and ended up spending a lot of money for this product. I have combination skin, with seasonal differences. In the winter, I have dry areas that really need a heavier moisturizer and I can only use cream-based cleansers and not soap or foaming cleansers …

Recently I had a very extreme case of chapped lips. It started when I came down with a cold, and could not breathe well through my nose, so I was a mouth breather all night long for about a week. Despite my humidifier working overtime, this took its toll …

I was never fond of using mouthwash. I hate the stingy feeling in my mouth everytime I use them. Besides, the alcohol content in the mouthwash gives me asthma attack every after use. So mouthwash was a big no-no for me until I discovered OraCare Mouthrinse. …

I bought this Kiss my Face soap at the supermarket in the natural products section. I needed a new bathroom soap and the scent seemed very unusual and appealing. When I think of cardamom, I automatically think of the smell and taste of chai, which is one of …

I have always been a Colgate kind of girl and it has always been my choice of toothpaste when going shopping. Recently when we went to the store for household supplies my husband wanted to try something different that he said is a good brand that he likes to …

I floss my teeth every day, sometimes several times a day, especially after meals. I carry floss with me all the time because I can’t stand the feeling of having food or plaque between my teeth. I go through a lot of dental floss, so I Like …

As a child I can remember that one of the ads that I had always seen on TV was the one for Lippman nail hardener which said that it was the best and most effective way to grow your nails for people who had trouble growing their nails because …

I enjoy a wide variety of bath products, since I take a hot bath nearly every night. I use this therapy to treat the painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia, and it works. I have had more success with the hot baths than with any other therapy or medication.
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I went to Dr Reddy when I had my last child, and I can honestly say she is one of the best women’s doctors in Fort Wayne. She’s great, and her staff is the best. She also engages nurse practitioners in her practice, to help them get …

This product is made by Bliss, a brand I became familiar with from shopping at Ulta stores.
These pads are made to stop hairs from ingrowing after shaving. When I shave my lower legs, I often have hairs to ingrow a few days later, when the stubble starts to grow …

When I first met my fiance and we started dating, I was staying at his house overnight and saw that he used the Mentadent toothpaste. I remember using it when it first came out and thought that the dispenser was rather cool looking. Very unusual in the toothpaste realm as …

I think it is fairly important to any woman to use reliable feminine products. I have always been a tampon sort of girl and use them almost monthly. I have a few brands that I really love, but I am always willing to go out and look for something …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

There is only one insect repellent which I have been using now since 10 years and this is Insect Ecran. What I like the most about this brand is that it offers a complete range of repellents for adults, children and even clothes.
The sprays are very portable to carry …

I take a lot of vitamins daily, though some I only take a couple of times a week. One of the supplements I take is Potassium, namely Spring Valley Natural Potassium. I bought this one a few weeks ago on a whim and plan to use it …

I take chromium supplements to help control my blood sugar and glucose metabolism. I have been diabetic for several years, and find that this supplement does actually make a difference when taken regularly. I have tried various brands and forms of chromium, and most work well. I have used Now …

I have just had the opportunity to test the Oral B Cross Action Rechargeable Tooth Brush and I have to say that I am very pleased with the results. I purchased it at CVS for $11.99 in total. The cost is not bad compared to other battery powered …

I wear contact lenses for as long as I can remember. This means wearing them for at least 8 hours in a day. When my eyes give up, I just resort to putting on my prescription glasses to get some relief in the eyes. However, during the times I …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

Well, it’s that time of year when I have to start focusing on caring for my skin in more ways than just moisturizing. Unfortunatley, I have a very pale complexion which I actually normally love because pale is totally in on the runway any time of year, but when …

It is important to take care of your teeth and gums. I started using Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse because I drink a lot of tea and coffee. Both tea and coffee stain your teeth. I have noticed that my teeth are actually getting whiter from using …

My favorite tea to drink to help relieve stress and tension headaches is the Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea. I like this tea because it has a nice warm licorice soothing herbal flavor and is made with herbs that actually calm the mind and body down naturally such as …

When I lived in Texas for a couple of years, I had a small outdoor spa. As a fibromyalgia patient, I benefited from this greatly during flare ups. The water was an amazing way to relax and treat my sore muscles. I was almost always taking a hot bath every …

I am a big fan of Dial. I’ve used their soaps for years now and I always smile when I see their commercials. They don’t show them as much as they used to but I remember thinking how clever they were and was always impressed by their ingenuity. Over the …

My dentist and I were going over my oral health at my last checkup and he noticed that I had been grinding my teeth slightly. Plus I have had migraines. Together we worked out a plan that included getting fitted for a night time mouth guard. We chose Thermo …

Biotin, What a wonderful vitamin! I love it. I first started taking Biotin for my fingernails. I had fake nails for a long time, and decided I didn’t want them anymore. I removed them. My real nails were brittle, paper thin & had grooves in them. I had heard …

For as long as I have been running, which is over twenty years, I have heard from everyone from fellow runners to doctors to strangers’ testimonials that glucosamine sulfate is a wonder supplement for reducing joint pain. I have suffered from joint pain, and as with all my various …

I like to go hiking a lot and have my own first aid kit that I carry with me in a backpack, but a lot of the products I use might be a little too much for the sensitive skin of children, so when my godchildren came to visit …

I always have hyper-acidity especially when I skip meals or I become tense. I also experience it when I drink too much soft drinks or eat too-oily foods.
One day after eating a fried oily snack, I had another episode of hyper-acidity characterized by some upper abdominal pain and …

Have you ever suffered from allergies, sinus or a cold only to end up with a stuffy nose and a headache after taking antihistamines. I’ve taken antihistamines for years that have worked just fine, without a decongestant until I suddenly end up with a dry irritated, swollen stuffy nose …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

There was a period about two years ago, when I was experiencing a high level of lethargic tendencies. It wasn’t anything like depression or anything like that, but I was always tired and always unmotivated to do anything. I was going through an incredibly stressful time, having just purchased …