My new year’s resolution was to get fit. Having seen the infomercial for the Lateral Thigh Trainer I purchased one as it seemed perfect. This device promises to be able to tone thighs, hips, bottoms and tums with one machine. It’s a stepper with a sideways …

When I developed a painful rash/injury under my arms, thanks to a serious dispute between my hand and a new disposable razor that occurred when a crazy feline jumped into the shower with no warning, I could not use my regular antiperspirant products at all. Even the slightest hint …

I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil, and I use it in a great variety of products. I also use the pure essential oil for my own blends, or for adding into products that need a little extra boost. I love the smell, feel and efficacy …

The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …

I am a smoker and as a smoker, I sometimes use products to aid in getting and keeping my teeth as white as they can be. I always use a toothpaste that contains whitening agents. However, sometimes that just isn’t enough and I need something extra. The last time …

Recently I stumbled on something I had never seen before, Miracle Hand Repair lotion in my mother’s medicine cabinet. Although she is a veritable magician of creams and lotions, my mother has never mentioned this little tube of cream, I suspect because she forgot about its existence. The tube …

During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …

I have combination skin which tends to be oily in the summer. I like to use a toner during the day to freshen up, especially if I am hot and sweaty and have been spending time outside. I love the idea of using a spray bottle for toner and keeping …

Whenever I have colds, allergic rhinitis and stuffy nose, I usually take Nasathera Paracetamol + Phenylpropanolamine capsule.
I was first introduced to this medication about more than 4 years ago by a medical representative, and when I tried using it once for my nasal stuffiness, I was able to prove …

I came across this healthy living website a year or so ago, and have tried several of their products and loved them! I’m a huge fan of visiting holistic festivals and I’m a total sucker for these get-healthy-the-healthy-way kind of products. I didn’t used to be into the idea …

I live in a nice area where there is a lot of hiking options to explore. Red Rock just outside of Vegas is one of my favorite places to visit on a regular basis. It’s a bit of a drive, but it’s so beautiful and I like to take …

Having been a fan of Barry’s Boot Camp for some time now, I have often used a combination of his upper and lower body Fat Blaster workouts to keep in shape.
A few days ago however, I found out that I was going some place special …

I am a frequent wearer of contact lenses, and there is this one brand that I love wearing, which is Acuvue.
I am the type of person who is quite active, therefore, I need a pair of soft contact lenses for my every day usage. However, I prefer the …

I am alleregtic to brinjal and Raddish which i love very much. I simply can’t stay awy from them so i carry a allergy tablet all the time with me. Previously I use to go for Avil which is good no doubt but makes you feel very sleepy. After …

Have you experienced insomnia lately? Before I was so anxious while reviewing. I do not want to accustom my body clock to stay up late because there were lots of considerations I was having. First, during my board exams week, I might not be able to sleep early. During …

I love to use natural products, and especially when they offer very unusual fragrances. I ordered this one out of sheer curiosity. I do not always like chocolate smells, especially not with mint. (An exception would be the mentioned combination in ice cream, but I don’t wear ice cream!)
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Dengue disease is spreading this year and there are many victims and number of deaths that this is the cause. Somehow, mosquito repellant can be a big help although you cannot see visible how it effects. To protect myself, I still bought it and I like to give it …

My scalp gets dry and flaky sometimes, especially in winter, and I usually use something like Head & Shoulders. But, a friend of mine recommended Paul Mitchell Tree Shampoo because she uses it for her dry scalp, and she said it worked great. I decided to buy …

My hair off late had started looking quite frizzy and this gave my hair a rather dull and unhealthy appearance. Though I was not sure of what really made them look like this (it may have been the dry weather or perhaps the side effect of recently coloring my …

I was intrigued when I saw these on the store shelves. I am not a fan of swallowing large pills, and multi vitamins always seem to be large pills. I checked out the ingredients and was pleased to find that they do not contain iron. I have a …

Dettol daily Hygenic Talc is a good talc for anyone who has a offensive body odor.It protects against germs.Once used,there is a refreshing feeling.For about 3-4 min,there will be a burning sensation.After that a cooling effect.This talc also works for prickly heat of summer.The itching …

The Lateral Thigh Trainer is a really neat exercise product that I use faithfully. I like that the Lateral Thigh Trainer does not include any bouncing or jolty motions, because that is too hard on my joints. The Lateral Thigh Trainer has been great for keeping my thighs toned …

I was telling a friend who happens to be a nurse at a nursing home about my battles with GERD related heartburn. I take medication for it, but sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and have to resort to supplemental help from over the counter antacids.
She recommended Alka …

When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …

I prefer to use shave gel when I shave my legs. I usually use the more expensive brand, but I decided to try the store brand for once. The place that I grocery shop carries Care One Products as their store brand. I purchased a 16 oz. can …

Lately my face has been really red raw and stressed out and I needed to get an organic facial serum to help calm it down. I recently bought Avalon Organics Lavender Renewal Facial Serum to help calm down and nourishing my skin and I must say it has down …

I am not a paramedic but I do know that sometimes things happen and having first aid products on hand is always a good idea. When it comes to the eyes, it is important to have first aid materials on hand that will specifically suit any eye injury that …

I couldn’t find any replacement heads for my electric toothbrush, so in a pinch I purchased the GUM regular toothbrush with soft bristles for $2.99CDN at my local supermarket. I have always been a fan of GUM toothbrushes but hadn’t bought one in a long time due to switching …

When I used a brand of hair color that made my scalp itchy and dry, I went in search of a gentle product that could help stop the itching. I found several that contained salicylic acid, but knowing that this made my skin dry, in this particular case I …

I had lasic surgery on my eyes a few years back. I didn’t just go to the nearest surgeon for it. I checked out all the lasic surgeons from my area to ‘drive to’ other areas, before I made my choice of doctors. We only have two eyes, and …

Gyms are too expensive, so I prefer doing exercise by myself. When I started taking it more seriously, I thought that it would be good to be able to take a good control of my efforts, so I bought a little trainer, as I call it. This product is …

This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …

There are so many good things to say about Tea Tree Oil that it’s hard to know where to start. So, let’s start with what is not good about it. It stinks. Literally. It has a very pungeant smell that is like a mix between wintergreen, mint and something …

I have used Masada brand bath salts before, for my hot baths to treat fibromyalgia. They have several varieties, and I have mostly chosen the scented ones, with the exception of buying the plain ones so I could scent them myself. Masada uses salt from the famous Dead Sea, which …

I bought a bar of this soap after being impressed with the way it was made and the company making it. A lot of products are called organic and green, but these folks mean it. Everything they use for packaging is recyclable, and you can even plant the boxes …

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, …

Everyone likes minty fresh breath and that includes me. When I went to the grocery store, I wanted to find a mouthwash that would give me exactly what I was looking for with nothing that I wasn’t. I just wanted something that would help get my breath fresh again …

In my opinion dental care is very important. When I was younger I was cleaning my teeth with whichever tooth paste there was and I didn’t care if it was a very good one or just some cheap one, but now I hate cheap toothpaste because they don’t clean …

My daughter was feeling sick and was coughing really bad and had a bad stuffy nose to the point where she was not sleeping good enough. I had contacted my daughter’s pediatrician, but they was pretty much book for the day and was not able to see her till …

The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …

I have been using Lush products for a while, and I have really enjoyed them. I saw that this ocean Salt scrub got great reviews, and I love a good salt scrub—“ so I gave it a try. The packaging Lush uses on their scrubs and creams is a bit …

I have long been a fan of kid’s toothpastes. I have a sensitive mouth and therefore have problems with the strong mint flavored adult pastes burning my mouth and tongue and making brushing an uncomfortable experience. I tend to always buy the kid’s toothpastes, or natural products which …

My finace used to keep me awake for hours at night when he snored. I tossed and turned and even had to go into other rooms just to try and get a full night’s sleep. I bought the Hearos Xtreme Protection Ear Plugs with a noise reduction rating of …

I am always trying out the latest natural remedies for diabetes. I came across some information on fenugreek, and wanted to see if it might help me control my blood sugar levels better.
Out of character for me, I opted to purchase from a GNC store rather than …

My desire to quit smoking led me to try another product. This time it is Nicotex Nicotine chewing gum; a popular product of its kind in India manufactured and marketed by Cipla.
I had previously tried this by using a herbal product (No Addiction), which turned out to be …

Have you ever experienced getting a fever accompanied by clogged nose caused by colds? Well, I have and quite often too especially during the rainy season. Anyone who has gone through this knows how much of a hassle it can be. During times like this, I find that the …

I have two other products in the Earth Therapeurtics foot care line—“ the heel stick and the foot refresher spray, and I loved both so much that I bought this lotion balm to go with them so now I have a complete set. This balm contains the same antibacterial …

I have used various creams on my feet at night to keep them soft. I also usually end up treating my hands with the same cream, so as not to waste it.
There are plenty of drug store brands that work well, and even some plain natural products like petroleum jelly …

When a longterm relationship failed a few years ago, it was a very difficult period in my life. I suffered anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. I was already taking amitriptyline for sleep, which is a medication I had been on for years—“ not due to depression, but because …

Recently when I woke up one fine morning- I was feeling quite uncomfortable because I had been experiencing pain at the back of my neck. When I tried to find out the reason of my neck pain —“ I discovered that I had been accidentally sleeping on two pillows …