I have an autoimmune disease. One of the main features of an autoimmune disease is the problem with inflammation. In my case, inflammation in my blood vessals. The normal medication (cytoxan and prednisone) that I use for putting my disease in remission was barely keeping the disease from flaring. …

I have a chlorine pool, and enjoy spending as much time in it as possible in the summer. This means my skin gets exposed to a lot of chlorine, and it can be both irritating and drying to the skin. I tried using some of the Triswim body wash, …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

One of the great problems of getting older is that your teeth tend to be one of the first casualties. In our society, sweet things are an ever-present danger to those who seek to ensure that their children have perfect teeth. The trouble is that those of …

I received a bottle of this Suave product as part of an in-store promotion. There were several fragrances available, and this one was different from anything I had at home—“ plus I had never tried it, so I gave it a shot.
It is a shame that Suave products are …

I bought this interesting product before going to visit a friend in the hospital. She had surgery, and would be in there for a week or more. I knew that it was likely that I would encounter lots of germs, since it was cold and flu season. I wanted to …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

I bought this razor when I got tried of being nicked and cut by cheap disposables and my legs were getting irritated by the dry skin of winter. The idea of a moisture strip built in sounded great to me, and I had heard this product was very …

I work on a computer most of the day, and the air conditioning and heating in my home also causes my eyes to be dry, so I am certainly a candidate for eye strain. Sometimes my eyes get dry for no reason at all, but I though the computer eye …

I love making my own bath and body products, and when I was looking for ingredients to make a facial scrub, I had a lot of options. There are plenty of natural products, and I have used just about all of them at one time or another. I decided …

I had the pleasure of trying out this product when I attended a two week seminar where I shared accomodations with a fellow insomniac. I had brought along my sound machine, hoping she would be ok with me using it at night, and she had brought along her Nightwave …

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 …

I have recently been using some coconut scented body scrub called Coconut Body Scrub from The Body Shop. The scrub smells like freshly picked sweet creamy coconuts and has a nice gritty texture to it that really has helped exfoliate my skin and body well while naturally nourishing and …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …

I saw the commercial for Iron Gym on TV and knew it was right for me. Chin-ups are a fantastic way to quickly build upper body strength and definition. My lovely wife has been amazed at how quickly the results start to show.
I ordered via their website, so I …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

My partner suffers from “combination hair” and loves this tea tree product because it does not cause either dryness or oiliness for them. When we decided to take a couple of days for a holiday trip, I just packed this one shampoo, thinking that for one night, I would …

Growee Syrup has the some health benefits as that as Cherifer as far as my experience is concerned. I gave this Vitamin to my twin grandchildren for few months when I noted that they are much cheaper than Cherifer. My neighbor whose child has been taking Growee syrup …

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’ve tried a lot of masks over the years but usually they involve a very clay-like substance that you put on, let dry, and then add water to to work it back into a paste before rinsing it off. I’ve never once tried a peel off mask and was …

Good day, everybody. I will be reviewing about Ora Care Mouth rinse.
Not everyone has good breath. We all know that using the toothbrush everyday doesn’t take all the germs and bacteria inside your mouth and thus, needing some chlorine dioxide that eliminates strong mouth odor in an instant.
There …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

Earlier last summer when I was in Beijing, I started to develop little red bumps on my skin that quickly became painful sores after a week. I don’t know if it was the climate as I came from the dry deserts of Nevada to the almost tropical zone of Shen …

I can not begin to rave enough about Del-Immune V. It is dietary supplement that does wonders to and for the immune system. Right up front I can tell you that this product gets a 10 in my book. I am always looking for ways to boost my immune …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

I bought TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball along time ago. Here is my review on it.
Its diameters were 25.6 x 25.6 x 25.6 inches, making it a good fitness ball which was not too big but not too small for me, because I stand 5′8″. It only …

I was told to take calcium for bone health and because my diet lacks it. I have also been told to take magnesium, because it is important for heart function and essential for muscles and nerves to work properly. In addition, I normally take a multivitamin and several supplement for …

The Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer was an impulse purchase for me during the flu season.
I must admit that I have mixed feelings about hand sanitizers in general and about the Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer in particular.
I know that there are some people who will say …

I have had mixed experiences with homeopathic products. Sometimes they work, sometimes it is highly debatable. I had some success with another Heel product, so since this throat spray was not expensive, and I needed something to help with dry mouth and throat, I gave it a shot. I was …

It was my first visit to the clinic last week. My son was so sick that I had to consult a specialist pediatrician in the area and this clinic was one close to my house.
Registration was quick and easy. All you need to know is the birth certificate …

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 have a combination skin that is subject to irritations due to allergies. Some times I can use products made for normal skin, and some fragrances bother me where others do not. I often play it safe by using the sensitive skin formulas that various companies offer.
Clean and …

I have tried several methods of birth control (various pills and shots), and Marvelon is the one I have settled on, for a variety of reasons. They are easy to take, as are most birth control pills, but the main advantage for me is that there seem to be …

I will use almost any brand of tampon. Name brands have never really been important to me though I know many of them work better than the generic brands. Though I stay away from name brands because of the cost, my husband acts as if he does not know …

Ahh, there is something so soothing about the smell of eucalyptus. Some people have pretty strong negative reactions to it, but I’d saturate my furniture and drapes down with the stuff if I thought my guests wouldn’t be offended by the strong smell. I guess it’s a preference only …

Last year I found out I was pregnant and was looking for a Obgyn. I was looking through the yellow pages and saw a big ad from Crown Medical Group. So i called them up and made my first appointment with them. When I had went I was really …

Before i knew that the other brands of diapers existed, i tried Depends. I just wanted to see if they would offer any benefit to me since I had been using pampers size five–there was no size six at the time and size five was becoming a bit uncomfortable …

I hate having to sacrifice on the quality of my families meal choices because I am too tired after work, or am limited in that I have to prepare something rather quickly to satisfy the hungry masses on the spot.
Knowing the high fat, salt, …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works, and when they have their semi-annual clearance sale, I am always one of the first to show up—“ and stock up for the year. This is a sale where they often bring out older fragrances to sell out, and sometimes …

I suffer from terrible hemorrhoids that burn, sting and itch from time to time and one of the hemorrhoids products I like to use to help cleanse and soothe my hemorrhoids naturally is the Equate Pre Moistened Hygienic Cleansing Hemorrhoid Wipes with Witch Hazel. I like these wipes …

The choice sanitary pads are the low priced sanitary pads. One of my friends uses these pads and she also suggested me to just use these pads. The good thing about the choice sanitary pads is the cost of it, which is very low. I bought …

I purchased the Botanics Energizing Shower Gel from my local Marks and Spencer store. I had previously tried this shower gel as I had a free sample of it in the mail and when I used the sample, I was quite impressed. In fact I must have …

One of the worst bubble bath products I have ever used was the Calgon Moisturizing Bubble Bath in Ocean Breeze. It has a really strong nasty scent to it that I couldn’t even describe, but kind of gave me a headache and got me sneezing a lot. The bubble …

In the last few years, I have tried very hard to take the best possible care of my teeth and gums. I am diabetic and at risk for heart disease, and studies are now showing that gum disease can contribute to that risk. As part of my dental health …

I ran out of my favorite shampoo the other day and thought I’d take advantage of a sale at Walgreens to give a new product a try. After years of using salon brand shampoos and conditioners, I have come to the conclusion that I—˜d rather splurge for …

I borrowed this product while suffering from a painful muscle spasm in my lower back. I have tried several products that work as counter irritants like this one, but I was surprised to find that this product is unique. It’s been on the market for many years and apparently has …

Professional Push Up Pro is a simple exercise equipment that you use to help you do your push ups, whether you’re a male or female. It has great packaging, and by that I mean the box is practically plastered with pictures of how to take advantage of this …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …