The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

Softovac Powder is my favorite laxative. I have always detested the idea of using chemical laxatives because they are harsh on stomach. I have seen my grandfather suffering because of the prolong use of chemically formulated laxatives.
Softovac is different as it is entirely prepared with herbal formulation. It …

I’m always trying to loose weight, always trying new diets, diet pills, exercice devices and dvds. A month ago, I’d been on the same diet for 2 months, but the loss was slowing down, I felt bloated and was constipated. As a big diet pop and artifical sweeteners fan, …

For many years I’ve been using a Feminine wash for many years. This to help to maintain the normal flora and vaginal PH, prevent from itching, odor and is inflammation.It is very important that everyday as a women we used feminine wash because some women are prone to …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I used to buy Likas Papaya for my whitening soap. Unfortunately, it made my skin too dry every after wash that I was eventually forced to look for another option. While browsing through the market and seeking recommendations, I easily stumbled upon Glutamax Soap. Unlike other brands, Glutamax is …

Samy products are new to me. I recently used their new hair color, Fat Foam, and liked it, so I thought I would try another of their products. This is a hair spray that supposedly volumizes. I need that as I have thinning hair and struggle with trying to create …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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Thermacare heat wraps are about a total rip off. They are not worth the hefty four to five dollar price range for such a crappy product. I was more pleased with the preformance of the generic off brand icy hot pads from dollar general that cost one dollar …

Aura Cacia is a fun and healthy company that makes amazing bath products. A friend of mine had been shopping and picked up several varieties of their mineral bath packets and wanted to share a few with me—“ we both have fibromyalgia and our nightly hot bath regimen is something …

Ginseng is a kind of root and an herb commonly known in the east and noted as a substance that provides resistance, added stamina, strength and energy. It is usually mentioned as an added ingredient in most of the commercially promoted vitamin and energy booster supplements that can be …

Most of us do have a hectic schedule and it is diffult for us to cope with this. But it is important that we should stay healthy and so we should take care of our body. Taking care of our body involves not just having and exercise and eating …

A temperature and pain medication for babies and children. I used this as a temperature medication for my son when he had a high fever of 39.3*. It took some hours to show results. Fever was so high that I could feel that the body was so hot …

I have used several products which are supposed to help support the immune system and prevent colds and other infections. This product contains the elements to do that- such as elderberry, echinacea, vitamin C and zinc, and is also supposed to help ease the symptoms of a dry, scratchy throat. …

I use this special toothpaste for the gums after my dentist’s recommendation. I have sensitive gums due to gingivitis. My gums usually bleeds when I brush my teeth so I have to use a toothpaste that addresses the problem.
Unlike other toothpaste for sensitive gums which requires prescription from a …

I used to work in a drug store and I knew that people, especially elderly ones, often purchased camphor spirits, but I didn’t really know why. I knew it was used in medicines like Campho Phenique and in vapor rubs and steam inhalants, but I wasn’t sure what folks …

I live in the Southern US where it can get extremely hot and humid in the summer months. Last summer, our air conditioning use was causing us to have extremely high power bills each month. We decided it might be a good idea to cut back on how much …

I have mitral valve prolapse before. It happened one time when I had unexplained chest pain. I was scared to sleep at that time. The murmuring pain occurred for how many hours and the good thing it subsided after 5 hours. The following day, I did a 2D Echo. Right …

I have loved black currants ever since I was first introduced to black currant flavored tea. I became obsessed with them, because the flavor is quite unusual here in the states, outside of teas, but on the other side of the Atlantic they are quite a popular flavor and can …

I was immediately drawn to this product because of its packaging. It is a deep blue bottle, in the shape of a tapered “drop” with the top portion coming to a point. The dispenser is on the bottom, meaning you will get the last drop out easily. I like …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

On my last trip to Bath and Body Works, I took advantage of their bi-annual clearance sale, and bought several new liquid hand soaps for my kitchen and bath.
One of them was the “Wild Honeysuckle” fragrance. Although I am generally not a fan of honeysuckle scents, …

The planet fitness in Leominster is a pretty crappy gym to go to and there are many better ones in the general area that I could have gone to. This gym really needs a pretty good facelift to make it a whole lot better. First off this Planet fitness …

I have a sleep disorder that causes my brain not to go into the deepest stages of sleep without some kind of help. Without any treatment, my sleep quality is poor and I wake feeling like I have not slept at all. This condition leads to my having …

I have a lot of problems with my back. I have Spinal Stenosis in my upper and lower back and I also have a perforated disk in my lower back. It hurts so bad sometimes, that simple walking even in a grocery store will have me feeling like someone …

We never really talk about this but since I have been running into a lot of parents who deal with children with bad digestive systems, I thought that I would make it my business to explain the best things to give your child when they have systems like my daughter. …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …

I just love keeping my skin clean- because I always felt that a dirt free skin always remained healthy and glowing. For this I always trusted using Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel with Organic Aloe Vera formula astringent pads. These astringent pads were basically soft pre moistened pads made from …

I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …

Nizoral AD is a medicated shampoo for the treatment of dandruff, and other dry scalp conditions. One of the first things you may notice upon deciding to purchase it is that its quite expensive. It is only meant to be used 2-3 times per week, so I was able …

The habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …

I bought a box of Crest White Strips because I was going to a wedding in a few weeks and I wanted to see if they would brighten my smile because I wanted my teeth to look a white as they could for the pictures. I purchased the …

I am one of those who knows I should floss but, I usually say I will start tomorrow. Once, I started taking methotrexate, medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, I knew I had to take better care of my teeth and gums. My medicine makes me more susceptible to …

This has got to be the best sunscreen I have ever used! Seriously! I love it so much! A friend of mine recommended it to me, she has a 3 year old son, and she protects him like a hawk! Whenever we go out to the beach she is …

I have Fibromyalgia. It hurts! Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects your whole body. Your nerves, your muscles, everything last thing.
I have mornings I wake up and hurt all over. I have tried Aleve, I have tried Aspirin (all kinds) and nothing really works.
What does work …

NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

I inherited this jar of “breast enhancement cream” from someone who did not use it very long because it caused a pimple rash to form under her breasts. Since she did not use it long enough for it to work, she could not tell me if there were results …

When I received a gift basket containing a variety of Primal Elements hand cut load soap bars, it was one of the most unique and fun gifts I have ever received.
These bars all are made in large loaves, then cut into slices for individual bars. They are …

I love Hawaiian Tropic products, mainly because I love the smell of them, and they tend to work well. Being photosensitive, I cannot get in the sun like I could as a youth, and so I use a heavy spf product, and always have some after sun care …

In my line of work, my throat is often abused and given that its one of my source of living, I am conscious as to how I should take care of it too. I got the idea of this thru a local celebrity. She is a top talk show …

I received a bar of this soap as a gag gift at a party. I had been complaining about having to get up very early hours while working on a project with my partner, and I am not a morning person at all. Although I was not expecting anything but …

Having used Tresseme products before and not been happy with them at all, I really should have known better than to try this one, but I did it out of desperation. I had an appointment to get to and the hot water heater at my house had broken the previous …

Lockets Cough Sweets have been around since I was a kid and I admit that I probably buy them because I like them but I never find them effective as cough sweets as such, although they do have some benefit. They are a hard yellow sweet and you …

Playtex Sport
Food Lion
$4.99
I have had such a difficult time finding a tampon that held up lately. I have tried almost every kind of tampon on the market. I think my favorite tampon so far that I have found has been the Playtex Sport Super. The Playtex Sport comes in …

I’ve been using transition lenses since I changed my eyeglass prescription since February 2009, and I am very happy that I did. Although it’s a little bit pricey, adding the transition feature to my regular eye checkup, I never regretted it because it has helped me a lot reduce …

Kroger Brand One A Day for Women is the generic multi vitamin that is made for general health and support. I would say that this multi vitamin works best for a person on a balanced diet. Basically if you only want to take 1 pill a day for all …

I sort of have a love hate relationship with Pilates, but I persist in trying new workouts and equipment because there are just so many differences between instructors and methods.
At one point it seemed as if nearly every major fitness trainer or discipline that …