I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

Three years ago I began looking into buying a Bowflex. I was (and am) very interested in physical fitness and maintaining my health. I lived in a small town with no access to a gym, and you know the Bowflex commericals say its even better than a …

There has long been a problem with public washrooms. From the one in your Doctor’s office to the Library’s to the Burger King’s to—¦ Well you get the drift. And this problem isn’t one really associated with or even realized I’d wager. Sure the issue of the germy and …

I have diabetes, and for many years I have tried to prevent complications and manage my disease as best I can with both medical intervention and nutritional support. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to help you lower your blood sugar, which of course …

Back in my college days, I tried using Eye Mo Eye Drops. I used it when my eyes were irritated and needed some lubrication. Anyway, this eye drops is available in 15 ml which I guess cost more than PhP100 (Philippine Peso) at that time or more than two …

I am a big lip balm fan, and since lip balm is usually fairly cheap, I love trying new lip balm out! I think keeping my lips soft and smooth is a big deal, so I decided to try out Blistex Medicated Balm. This lip balm has SPF 15 …

I am not basically a very fat person, but there are some parts in my body (like my arms stomach and on the neck- basically under the chin) that tend to look a little flabby. Though the loose skin on my arms and stomach didn’t bother me much (as …

I love to work with essential oils. I use them for massage preparations, aroma therapy, and general treatment of skin and health conditions as needed. I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil and use it regularly in a great variety of things.
When I read …

My husband is a 55 years old and he started noticing problems with his his prostate and he went to the urologyst. The urologyst said that the situation is not alarming, I guess my husband got scared a little because my father never used to take any tablets for …

I am a total beauty buff and always love experimenting with different types of soaps and shampoos which ever seem to appeal to my senses. All these years there hasn’t been any category of soap ( herbal, medicinal or cosmetic) which I happened tried. Although …

I once went through a phase where my scalp was itchy and irritated. It happened after a professional hair coloring treatment, and lasted about a month. Some chemical in the colorant must have really upset my scalp, because I had itching, flaking, and little bumps to pop up periodically. No …

When I saw this product, I had great plans for it. I thought it would be a perfect alternative to regular body oils, which are drippy, greasy and messy. A gel formula seemed like it would be light, absorb easily, and be a convenient alternative. I thought since it …

When I complained about certain dental floss brands getting stuck in my teeth (of which some are a bit too close together) he recommended that I try Glide brand.
I bought some at the drug store and tried it that night. I was a bit surprised at the texture of …

When I became interested in natural products, I sought out the ones that were highly recommended and unusual. This body wash was found for me by a friend, and it turned out to be one of my favorites. It is made with coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba, glycerin and essential …

I bought this deep cleansing skin wash when I was having some acne problems on my face. In the summer, my skin gets very oily, and using heavy sun blocks always makes it worse. I have used several brands that contained salicylic acid, but found that it was causing my …

I am always on the hunt for a hair removal product that will deliver long lasting results. Usually I shave my legs every day, but that gets tiresome, and the regrowth is apparent by the next day. When I first heard of the Epi Hair Remover, I …

I bought this Degree product for a couple of reasons. I was bored with the product I was using at home, I had used Degree before and liked it, and the scent was nice. While I think it is great to cash in on the latest trends, I have to …

I have lower back pain off and on, and when it last struck, I went to look for my knee pillow and could not find it. I was in agony after having twisted the wrong way in the shower (sometimes it takes only the smallest things) and I needed something …

Since I became interested in some Asian facial products after receiving some health items from my brother who regularly visits Japan, I decided to try this eye mask. I ordered it from Amazon, where it was only around ten dollars.
It is basically an alcohol, glycerin, and sorbitol …

Equate: Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion worked alright for me. The lotion did help to alleviate that uncomfortable dryness that I sometimes get in my hands, although after I would use the lotion, I never would care for the scent that it leaves behind. All skin care lotions seem …

I had some friends from Spain coming over and when they had to go on a flight back home they had so much stuff because you always have more stuff when you go back home than when you go on vacation, so they left most of the unnecessary things …

Because I suffer from insomnia, I rarely end up getting a full night’s sleep. Over the years, I have tried numerous products to help me sleep. Although most of the were beneficial for a short period of time, I have yet to find to find a product …

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 …

I’ve been dreaming of owning an easy chair but a better blessing came to me. It is not just an easy chair but a massage chair at very, very low price that I got. My friend had not choice but to sold this because her whole family is …

I take a hot soak every night to help ease the muscle pains and spasms caused by fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products with various fragrances. In the winter, I favor heavier products with moisturizers, …

Charmee Pantyliners are pantyliners you can wear for everyday purpose. I have used a lot of pantyliners in the past but I like this one a lot because the design of the pantyliner fits right - it is not too wide, not too narrow. It is 10 cm long and …

I tend to cut my fingers a lot when I am working in the kitchen. I have a particular deli knife that gets me every time. Because of this, I always keep bandages and finger cots on hand in the kitchen, so I can quickly bandage up the cut and …

I recently ran out of my regular brand of toothpaste a few days ago and needed to brush my teeth, so I made a quick trip to Wal-mart late that evening to purchase a tube of toothpaste of my choosing. However, Wal-mart was out of stock on the …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

Off late I had been witnessing a severe pain in my legs and this soreness was rather making me feel quite uncomfortable and irritated. Though the pain was not of the very severe type, it made it rather difficult for me to walk rather comfortably. The fact …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

When my partner’s coworker decided to try to quit smoking, someone recommended this product to him, because it is supposed to be helpful to people who have stopped smoking menthol cigarettes. It is actually intended to treat the teeth and gums with tea tree oil, which is a potent antibacterial/anti-infective. …

I think this is probably one of my most favorite after-sun products that I’ve ever tried. Unfortunately, however, it seems it’s almost never available in stores around here, and I have to order it online if I want it. I tend to get at least a dozen or so …

If I had to pick my two favorite types of workouts, they would have to be kickboxing and walking. Now, thanks to my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Walk and Kick workout, I have the best of both worlds.
This fun workout combines Leslie’s phenomenal in home walking …

As a very pale individual with baby blonde hair, I’ve always been prone to sun burns. It’s pretty much a standard that should I be leaving the house for an afternoon in the sun and surf, I need to lather up with sunblock spf 198 if it were available. …

I have been a user of Dr. Bronner’s castile soap in the past. I like to use it as hand soap in the kitchen and bathrooms. When I saw this was a little bit less expensive, I decided to try it. Far from a poor imitation, this is a …

When I want to take a complex supplement, Centrum is always my first option. Every time I use it, I feel that my body has more energy thanks to its formula based on a variety of minerals and vitamins. They have recently released a new product specially designed for men …

I have another facial masque manufactured by Queen Helene that I have been using for a while to help care for my combination skin. The other product was okay, but I decided to try this one to see if it would be more effective at minimizing the appearance …

I recently discovered that Crest had come out with this toothpaste when I bought it by mistake. You see, I was used to buying the Crest Vivid White, and I didn’t even notice the slight difference in the packaging for the “night” version of this toothpaste. So, …

I recently bought this product from my Stanhome dealer. Stanhome is a direct selling brand and they sell through their dealers by the catalog. I was intrigued by Stanhome’s Soothing Creme with Arnica because it stated in the catalog that this product prevents the skin from turning …

Phew, I just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio workout and just in the nick of time too. This is the second Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout that I have tried in as many weeks and I can honestly say this is the tougher …

Keeping my feet clean and dirt free had always been an uphill task. But the fact that I am a —˜beauty conscious’ person instigates me to always try and put my best foot forward at all occasions. To achieve this end, I always find myself scrutinizing the —˜foot care’ …

I sometimes have allergy problems in the spring when certain pollens are out, and one year I was so stuffy I was literally having to breathe through my mouth all day. Although I took Benadryl, which was the only thing that would stop the sneezing and itchy eyes, it …

I have recently become a fan of pain patches such as those put out by Icy Hot and Therma Care, especially for my shoulder and upper back. They stay in place great in those areas, and really keep the heat coming for a good eight hours before losing their …

As we head into the winter months, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, shortening daylight hours can contribute to something called SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. Declining amounts of natural light are thought to contribute to mild forms of depression in winter months.
I was fortunate enough to come …

A smelling body and bad breathes are two things which can turn anyone off. We can use deodorants and perfumes to fight off body smell but what about bad breathes, how do we fight it? Honestly I have this problem and a ordinary toothpaste isn’t enough to give me …

I had the implanon put in about 4 months ago and thought I’d write a review since they were a big factor when I was considering the implant.
I went to my doctor requesting tricyclic contraceptive pill, was on microgynon 30 for a few years but had found it completely …

After my last physical with my family practioner, I decided to get healthy and invest in a complete multi vitamin and multi mineral with iron and calcium dietary supplement made by Nature Made called Multi For Her.
Based on my daily diet I was not getting enough of the proper …

I spent a week out of town and ran out of shampoo on the second night. Wanting to save my money for my vacation, I decided to try a generic (store brand) of the shampoo I was using at the time, which was Pantene’s Pro V.
I found a comparable …