I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …

Not long ago, I decided to give Biolage by Matrix Hydrating Shampoo a try. I’ve used Biolage before, but it’s been a while. This is part of their Matrix Essentials line.
One of the reasons I do tend to like Biolage products is that they do not test …

I don’t use Pantyliners all the time, but find myself needing them on occasion. I like having the extra protection, but also don’t feel that Pantyliners is something that I want to spend a lot of money on. I knew that Wal-mart always have cheap prices and took a …

I am diabetic and like to take my own A1C tests at home sometimes so I can avoid the doctor visit. I have used several brands, and the last one I purchased was the Appraise brand, which is read by Heritage Labs. The kit is pretty much like any other …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

Nail fungus is a common disorder among many individuals. I also suffer from this embarrassing nail fungus for more than a year. In my case nail of the thumb of my left hand gets a fungus, and my nail gets detached from the nail bed. I went to a …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

When I bought a special scrub to use to try and treat a case of KP (keratosis pilaris) otherwise known as “chicken skin” I also needed a special moisturizer to go with it. Although the maker f the scrub had their own product, several people told me that I would …

Apollo Petroleum Jelly is one of the things that is always present on our medicine cabinet at home because it always pays to have this handy. This is because we use this product on several skin related injuries.
When my daughter is still an infant, Apollo Petroleum Jelly had …

My mouth is very sensitive to the ingredients in most mainstream mint flavored toothpastes. If I use it, it causes me to not brush long enough, and that is no good for my oral hygiene routine, so to remedy this situation, I use either children’s toothpastes with its mild fruit …

Wow! Not only is this super beneficial if you need a jump start to getting in shape, but it helps get you started towards improving your eating habits. This class (ADLUT BOOTCAMP @ EXERFIT BR) is $99 non-refundable but is worth every penny and then some. …

I am always in Bath & Body Works store, not being able to resist myself every time I go to the mall and then walk by, smelling all those wonderful scents coming from the store. I love most of their scents and it’s rare that I find one …

I like to follow up my toothbrushing with a dose of a good mouthwash. I have tried numerous brands but I have not been able to find a good one until just recently.
My mom purchased a big bottle of the Durafresh Oral Rinse. A huge bottle contains 480ml …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

I’m not big on mouth wash but lately I have been using it. I didn’t really know which kind I wanted, so I just used the kind that was in my boyfriend’s bathroom. The kind he had in there was Scope Original Mint Mouth Wash. It has really had …

I have seasonal allergies, which are sometimes mild, and sometimes bothersome enough to interfere with daily activities. I have tried plenty of prescription medicines, and none of them work. The only medication that seems to work is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, also known as Benadryl. The problem with this drug is …

When I first began having problems with acid reflux, which was later to be diagnosed as full blown GERD, I tried a lot of home remedies and natural products to try and relieve the symptoms. Some of them were actually very helpful, some not so much. Lemon peel …

I once used a product from Bath and Body that was actually a three-piece skin care regime, and the main ingredient in all three was peppermint. It was so dramatically effective on my skin and I loved it. That is, of course, until they discontinued the line and I …

Clean and clear skin always remained my top priority because I always believed that beautiful skin was the key to a beautiful face. I always kept looking for some new ways and means by which I could keep my skin dirt free and always preferred natural products to the …

I used Astring-O-Sol Concentrated Mouthwash/Gargle for long years. I started using this way back when I was still teenager and kept using it till I got married. I loved its refreshing taste and even more when it made some good improvements on its product. The latest one Astring-o-sol …

Swanson Ultra Phosphatidylserine is something I take before bed to help me relax and make sure I don’t have the urge to eat. The product basicly makes me not want to eat before bed it does not give you the jitters like diet supplements. I bought this because its …

I use a variety of bath products as part of my therapeutic hot soak to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as just to relax and enjoy the “me” time before bed. In the winter I tend to lean towards moisturizing products like bath bombs and oils, but in …

For the last few weeks my feet were just looking and feeling —˜horrible’. They felt so dry and rough, that the skin almost cracked on my heels —“ making them look just ugly and pathetic. But what was even worst was the fact that they also felt …

I wore Accuvue 2 soft contact for seven years with no problems. When I got a prescription filled in 2003, my doctor switched me to Accuevue Oasys brand. It was supposed to let more oxygen in and keep your eyes healthier. After a few days of wearing …

I love taking my nightly hot bath, and I use it not only to relax and unwind but to treat the muscular symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, of which I have suffered for many years. This hot water therapy has helped me more than anything doctors have offered me, and I …

I suffered a long bout with gum disease and a nasty abscessed tooth that left me with bad breath issues. I used several products to try and combat this problem. Several bouts of antibiotics had left me with yeast overgrowth and all kinds of unbalance in my system. …

Earthwise Green Blends is, as it says, a blend. It has Spirulina, Chlorella, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa and Broccoli. I made my purchase, because I liked that it has a little bit of everything green. It has a bit of everything, but is essentially Spirulina …

I have always heard about all the great health benefits of green tea. I love tea—“ and I am an avid daily drinker of black teas, but I could just never get into the flavor of the green teas. They were a little too—“ well, green.
Wanting to reap the …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

Although I am not sure I am ready to try the latest installment of the Discover Bellydance series, I couldn’t resist previewing what the most difficult of their DVD workouts had to offer. The Mystic Dance is the final DVD in a three workout series by Natural …

I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …

Some five years ago I had a really severe case of acne. I had been to several facial centers for treatment and tried almost everything every one I knew recommended. Somehow, I thought it’s never gonna go away, until I finally decided to take a visit to a dermatologist.
It …

After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …

Holosync is a set of meditation music available on CD. Each CD corresponds with every level, which means that you have to start from the first level for a few weeks before listening to another CD. I am not quite new to meditation myself and in fact, I have …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

Before I knew about this product I normally just shaved the annoying hair around my legs and underarms using a shaver but the downside of using a shaver is that the hair would grow again after a week and the most irritating part is that they are very itchy …

Today you can find so many different toothpastes on the market. It used to be the same to me which one I bought as long as it was on a discount.I can say that I have tried out so many different toothpastes and I didn’t like them all. I …

I’ve always been using Listerine mouthwash as part of my oral hygiene. For me, brushing seems incomplete without a mouthwash, especially with the brand that I really trust–Listerine. I tried a few kinds of this mouthwash, but I have to admit this time, I really did not pay attention …

I have IBS and sometimes the symptoms that come along with it are extremely unpleasant. However, I recently started taking the Phillips Colon Healthy Probiotic Dietary Supplement and I am not suffering from severe IBS symptoms any longer and will definitely continue to take this supplement daily.
I got …

Chances are if you are reading this you are sitting behind a computer somewhere. If you frequently spend time at this you may already be suffering from the stiff necks, tight shoulders, and carpal tunnel syndrome synonymous with computer use.
I myself spend so much …

I have often taken chlorophyll tablets in the past to help with breath issues. The last time I really needed some, I found that my pills had gone out of date, so I had to find a replacement quickly. When I saw that there was a liquid chlorophyll available, I …

working as a nurse in a hospital is often times very stressful. Most of the time, I often catch a cold or even certain infections. Often times I tend to forget taking up my vitamins so I end up being vulnerable to infection. Luckily I use PotenCee which is …

Recently, I was chatting with friends about my desire to get more fit, and I described to them some of the exercises I normally do at home. Some of them told me that they did the same, but they use ankle and wrist weights to make their muscles work …

I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …

After several recommedations from friends; I decided to try Aloevera juice from the forever living product company.I even registered as a distributor as the products are cheaper when you register.I can say that the product among many others from the same company don’t come cheap at all.Infact the cost …

Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …

My mom and I are both diabetic, and when she saw these socks in one of her medical aid catalogs, we both decided to order a pair. These have some very unique features. They are classic diabetic socks, which are non-restrictive at the top, allowing circulation to be at its …

The Conair Body Benefits Compact Heated Massager cost me around twenty-five dollars around a year ago. Today, it’s still selling for about the same amount of money. Speaking of money, this heated massager ended up being a waste of money for me, so I returned it. I had a …

I bought a bonus pack of two bottles of Shield Lens Cleaner from my optician’s office at my last eye exam visit. It was a good bargain, and I thought it would be very convenient to have a bottle in my purse as well as one in the …

Horlicks Original drink mix has become a habit for me from childhood onwards. A glass of hot milk mixed with Horlicks drink mix before going to bed at night is more like a routine. As a child I liked the taste of this mix. When I grew up I …