I didn’t think there would be such a drastic difference between hot/cold or heat wraps for the knee or wrist, but there definitely are, since I’ve tried out a few different ones, and some of them from the same company. I had recently sprained my knee walking to work …

I was intrigued when I came across a DVD that claimed to offer breakthrough methods to prevent or relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain. Since suffering an injury a few years ago, I have learned to live with pain but would rather learn to relieve it.
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Wow! I am getting along in years and my skin did not seem to be weathering the storm too well lately. With all the stress and all I started seeing signs on my skin I did not like. I started researching for anti aging skin care creams, …

I ordered these because I was having some problems with adult acne. Tea tree oil is one of my favorite ingredients—“ I love the smell and the antiseptic properties. Salicylic acid, which these also contain, is a medication used to treat acne which I have used in various products with …

I was dismayed when my doctor told me that it appears my blood pressure is getting high. He wanted to have me take it twice daily and record the results. I didn’t have a clue as to where to start to buy a blood pressure monitor to use at …

I went with some friends to spend the day at a festival which was held in 90 degree heat in the middle of Georgia. We all knew we might get sweaty and smell bad before it was over, but one friend brought along one of these herbal Clear Whole Body …

As we already know the crocin syrup is the best tonic for light fever or saviour cold and cough. But how many of u knew that there is another crocin syrup, which is only used for kids and babies according to the standard dosage. Yes it is …

I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …

Even if I am already living in Japan where it is the home of the advance medicine with lots of famous brands of vitamins and other drugs I still don’t change my vitamins. It has been Myra-e for almost 2 years now. What I like about the product? I …

I am now in my forties, and my skin is starting to show signs of aging, including my hands. Being a musician with long fingers that often get commented on, I am very proud of how my hands look and I don’t like seeing them age. I only have a …

I’ve had back problems for about the last two years. I work in retail and I’m always up and down ladders and carrying heavy boxes and balancing on my tip toes and reaching way higher than my 5′2″ stature can really reach, and as a result I managed to …

When I purchased a little bottle of the J. R. Watkins lemon body oil to use for a cuticle oil, I had no idea I would end up liking it well enough to seek out another fragrance in the same brand. I use massage oils quite frequently as regular massages …

I take a ton of vitamins and I started looking at medication organizers to dump them all into, figuring it would be easier to open a tab and dump a handful of pills in my hand to swallow rather than opening 10 or more bottles and taking out pills …

When I was looking for some inexpensive body wash to get me through until Bath and Body Works had their big clearance sale, I looked at several of the fragrances Suave offered. One was Wild Cherry Blossom. Cherry Blossom is one of the scents Bath and Body Works has …

I have been experiencing a terrible back pain for the past few years and seem to feel uncomfortable every time it I happen to experience it. Since I tend to spend a lot of time during the day working on the computer, my not so severe pain back pain …

I normally do not have a problem with body odour but recently I noticed that I tend to sweat more easily especially in my underarm area. The weather has been really hot and humid and apart from that the public transports are getting more and more crowded. …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

I used to have a lot of trouble getting to sleep at night. I still do sometimes, but not nearly as much, and I attribute this - at least in part - to the use of tea.
I won’t be advocating this tea (or any tea) as a “cure” for …

I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …

The 3 Day Diet was initially appealing to me, because it’s supposed to result in a 10 pound weight loss in a period of only 3 days. I know it’s generally not considered healthy to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time, but at …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

I have tried buying this since it’s totally in the commercials and I wanted a fresh and strong mouthwash that can kill bad breath, especially since I smoke and I can’t chew gum and candies all the time since I’ll just ruin my teeth and not really liking sweets …

I use a lot of different bath and body products and brands, and the Thymes is definitely on my top ten list as one the best manufacturers of high quality products in this market.
I have loved just about every product they have carefully crafted, and everything about their products speaks …

The Bcomplex is the name of the vitamins tablets. These are the best quality product or tablet which I used always when I feel more tired or when I have the mouth ulcer in my mouth. In short I can say that when we feel that we …

I admit I bought the product because of the name. “Hold Me Forever” was very cute. I actually was looking for a new hairspray and this one was on an end stand at a special price. I’ve used Sunsilk’s shampoos and conditioners, and was happy with them, so …

I received this product as a gift from my husband after asking for it for Christmas. I had seen the facial system on TV and it looked like something that would be a nice addition to my beauty routine. I had been steaming my face in the …

I have been using the Philips Sonic Care Toothbrush for three years now and I love it so much that I have bought one for every member of my family.
When I first started using it I was skeptical because the vibrations were so strong that it made my teeth …

My baby daughter is now 14 months old but she has only about 6 teeth. I am not sure about the average number of teeth she is supposed to have but I do think she has been a little behind than other babies because every other baby I …

Last week we had our final visit with Dr. Gunkle. We met Dr. Gunkle a little over a year ago when my son broke both bones in his arm.
The night my son broke his arm we were told the doctors working were going to sedate my son and …

I like to keep my nails looking nice and healthy, and to do that sometimes requires a large kit with many different files and shapers included. I have one of those kits, but I don’t like to have to carry it with me when I travel. I have …

As I get older, I have begun to invest in a lot of anti-aging, or otherwise “keep healthy and youthful” types of products and health aids. One of the products I bought fairly recently (mainly in anticipation of the upcoming winter months where my skin is driest), is …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

There are days when I have awful back and hip pain from sleeping in a wrong position to long. So I always keep at least one ThermoCare heat wrap for lower back and hip relief around in the house just in case. I only use these heat wraps when …

I had just finished a tooth whitening course of treatment so I wanted a toothpaste that would help me to hold on to that whiteness, so I tried this ‘White & Clean’ by Macleans. I chose this one in particular as I liked the idea of a gel …

Who will every forget Vicks VapoRub? For decades now this brand has been trusted by many people from generation to generation. I remember how my late Dad would massage my body with Vicks vaporub whenever I have cough or colds or any painful feelings. As a child I …

Recently, I was asked why had gained a few pounds. Never mind that the question was posed by my Nintendo Wii, I suppose a gaming console can get away with questions friends and family wouldn’t dare. So, there I stood barefoot and dejected atop my balance board …

My lips have always remained dry and this has made it just important for me to keep it moisturized with the various lip care products available in the market. Since there are a flood of lip balms and lip moisturizers available, I always try and experiment with different …

I have skin that tends to get dry in the winter, and dry skin can sometimes be itchy.
I love to use a bath oil before I dry myself off from the shower. I especially like a spray version, because it goes on more easily and does not spill, and …

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 …

I have been bothered by my growing callous on my feet and I figured that there is no other way to remove it but by applying a callous remover. It was my first time to scout for a callous remover product and I was totally clueless on what …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

Perms are not in style much anymore, but I really wanted something to add some body and wave to my hair after having spent months conditioning it to death, trying to reverse damage done by coloring. Now I was ready to damage it with perming! I did not want …

My little cousins come over my house often because I baby-sit them a lot for my aunt. When they come over, they like to spend a lot of time outside, but they hate mosquitoes and getting bite by them because not only do the bites cause irritating itchy red …

Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …

So much has been written and spoken about Hoodia products in the media and with everyone looking for a miracle cure for weight problems, it certainly is a popular item. From my research, the Hoodia plant is found in Africa, and has been used for centuries by the native Africans …

I’ve used Mitchum antiperspirant/deodorant on and off for years, but always bought the solid. The last time I picked some up, I accidentally bought this product, which is a clear gel that you twist up through the cap. I didn’t want to go back to the …

First, I love this product from Nature’s Blend. I deal with health issues everyday with my systemic vasculitis disease. One of the problems I have problems with is sore joints and muscles when I wean from prednisone. This product keeps my joints from hurting. And, for me it is …

I have mixed feelings about this product. On the one hand, it does do what it claims. With the hydrogen peroxide action, it debrides mouth sores, removes particles, kills germs and cleans the mouth. I have used it several times—“ when I purchased it, I did not know that …