The Germ Guardian Plug-in UV-C Air Sanitizer was another one of those expensive impluse buys that I couldn’t really rationalize and, to this day, am not even entirely sure it did anything beneficial. But, I’m a sucker for strange or bizarre products that claim to be good for the …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …

I love using bath bombs in my hot bath at night. I have fibromyalgia, and taking a hot bath every night helps to stop the pain and prevent muscle spasms that keep me awake—“ plus, it is just fun. Spending a lot of time in hot water can dry your …

I bought this shampoo as a complement to the Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner I was using at the time. The fragrances are similar and I like my fragrances to match up.
I have somewhat dry hair at the ends so I assumed a shampoo for dry hair …

Greens+ is a supplement that my uncle has been taking for six weeks now, he started taking it because his doctor suggested it to him since he had been having problems for some time with his blood pressure and cholesterol and this results from years of not eating vegetables. …

I began taking calcium and magnesium supplements because of heart palpitations. Most people are deficient in magnesium, and it can be very beneficial to other conditions besides palpitations—“ it is essential for bone health, as most people know, but it is also recommended for anxiety, diabetes, and many nerve disorders.
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I like to keep a thermometer around the house that is easy to use and read. I don’t like the old fashioned type of thermometers because they are too hard to read. I found a thermometer that takes all the guess work out of reading the thermometer or even …

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 …

If you have ever had sciatica, you will understand the need for trying everything imaginable to get rid of that awful, mind-bending pain. I have fibromyalgia, and for some reason, we fibro patients seem to have a tendency to get it with the least provocation. I have had it twice …

For those who are interested in losing a couple of pounds easily without any exercise, and the ability to continue consuming their regular diet, Holista Extra Strength Green Tea Extract is a great product to have. It supports weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The capsules contain 300 mg of …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

Have you ever experienced a torturing back pain? Well, I do it for ages, ergo I strive abstaining ibuprofen or muscle relaxers as much as possible, to evade drowsiness and spare my poor livers. Perhaps you will not believe until you try by yourself, but is easy as pie …

I had this biggest problem before because of my yellowish teeth very embarassing and i just cant mingle to people because of this. My social life is so dull because i am afraid and i have no confident at all in talking to people arround me. I had a …

I had somewhat of a negative attitude towards the use of supplements when I first started training with weights, back when I was around 15 years old, largely due to some of the misconceptions I had heard about muscle mass building supplements.
After four years odd, I hadn’t made much …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

Equate weight loss shakes are great because they are healthy for you and the best part is it does not taste like crap. So many shakes taste like crap and just gross but the weight loss shakes by Equate are great tasting and I absolutely love them, well some …

The skin on the majority of my body tends to be very dry. During the summertime, I usually develop itchy rashes on the tops of my arms. It does not matter how well I take care of my skin or attempt to take precautions, I still end …

To help treat muscle problems from fibromyalgia, I often ask my partner to give me a massage, and I reciprocate. We use a variety of lotions and oils, depending on our mood or medical needs at the time, and one Valentine’s Day, I got something a little bit “different.” …

I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …

I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …

My best friend used to bring her kids over for a visit all the time when they were little, and because she was slightly over-protective in their younger years, she would bring along an entire diaper bag full of medicinal and health products in case anything ever befell her …

I and my hubby are not tall. I am only around 5 feet and 1 inch in height while my husband is only 5 feet and 3 inches. This is the reason why when I delivered my first child I was really quite worried that he would not …

Aleve is pretty much the only pain reliever I have used for the last ten years. I’d like to say first off, I am not a pill popper or a person who believes in obliterating pain at the first sign of discomfort. I do however, believe in treating pain …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

I first started using Glucose meters in 1995 when I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 insulin dependant.
My first Glucose meter was One touch basic and I used it for several years. It helped me a lot in configuring my insulin dosage and monitoring my glucose level especially …

At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

This may sound as though I am advocating drug use. I am not! Be clear on that one! However, it is a simple fact that drug users who shoot up, use needles. Some people say to just let the drug user use dirty needles, or pay $100 on the …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

There came a time when I noticed some strange irregularities showing in the quality of my skin. My skin terribly felt rough and dry. What’s more embarrassing were the list of skin problems I was facing then, occasional acne flare ups, an itchy scalp and very weird …

Once while combing my hair —“ I was just stunned when I noticed that my hair line had been receding and my thick healthy hair suddenly appeared thin. Though of late I had noticed that my hair had been falling consistently, little did I realize that the results of …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …

My illness sometimes keeps me from getting the nutrients I need into my body, which is why I have been drinking Boost with High Protein in the flavor of Rich Chocolate. The nutritional drink taste chocolaty good get mwith a bit of creaminess to it and it doesn’t upset …

Now that I am not young anymore, I have been dealing with calloused and cracked feet. I would get some pretty good cracks on my feet that would really hurt. I was clueless when it came to foot care. I asked my doctor and she recommended …

I picked up these throat tablets at a nutrition store, because I sometimes suffer from a hoarse throat due to reflux flareups. It can actually evolve into soreness, but it is usually just a croacky voice and a feeling like I need to clear my throat a lot.
It …

After paying for a health club membership for both my better half and myself that we almost never found the time to use, it became clear to me that we would be better advised to let your membership lapse and instead invest in a decent piece of home gym …

I do not understand those people who neglect their own health. I consider that the robust health is a gift from the God and it is the duty of everyone to use this gift in a proper way and to take care constantly of this treasure. I am sure …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

My physical therapist recommended these to me for use with some therapy exersizes to help with my fibromyalgia and hip and shoulder pain. I purchased the set as recommended. However, although I use them very frequently, I do not do any of the exercises outlined in the charts that come …

always believed that keeping our hands clean and —˜germ —“free’ was perhaps one of the vital parts in keeping our self in great health. Though I always made it a point to see that my family especially children washed their hands with soap and water before they …

For a luxurious treat, I ordered two of the bath fizzies from Fantasy Bath. I was looking on their website after a friend sent me the link, knowing how much I loved handmade bath products. I was thrilled with what I saw.
There are over forty amazing fizzies listed …

In the winter seasons and also in the rainy seasons most of us have the common problem that is sneezing, itchy eyes, which causes water in the eyes, and sore throat etc. My sister who is 18 years old had all these above said problems. My sister …

There are many different ways to approach treating a cold. Alka Seltzer has a good idea—“ sell two different medicines in one package. One for day and one for night. I’ve used Alka Seltzer’s cold products in the past and they are pretty good. I actually think …

I am a very person with very scanty eye lashes and thin eye brows and always found myself admiring people with longer eyelashes and thicker eyebrows. I had always felt that a thicker brow and eye lash proved to be a great asset to make a woman look beautiful …

For months now, Dr. Berg who is my dentist in Botswana urged us to get an electric tootbrush as he feels that we (including my children) are not brushing our teeth properly (my own dentist here in Luxembourg never recommended such a thing but it is an advise well …

I absolutely love the features that come with my Sportcraft TX400 treadmill! Not only is this one of the smoothest running treadmills I have ever used, but it has features and uses that usually only the more expensive treadmills have. I can increase the incline to 12 different levels, …

Ever since I got to watched a body building competition in television some years back I just got hooked on developing a great looking body. I even bought Arnold’s paperback book on body building, read and learned to do the exercises for a particular body part. I signed up …

Vaseline is awesome! I love it with my whole heart. It has so many ways you can use it. So many ways! First of all I have a pit bull—¦ And if you own a pit bull you know that they are prone to ear infections and ear mites—¦ …

I used to use this product a long time ago, back when I had a (gasp!) Perm. I would work it into my wet hair as the stylist had shown me, and let it dry naturally or use a diffuser dryer. It always gave me a great tousled curl look, …

I love Earl Grey tea and I have always liked beeswax products so I was thrilled when I saw this product on the shelf. I use a lip balm of some kind daily, and often I collect different types and flavors. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid.
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