Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

I like to keep my nails looking nice and healthy, and to do that sometimes requires a large kit with many different files and shapers included. I have one of those kits, but I don’t like to have to carry it with me when I travel. I have …

I am always on the lookout for new weight loss helpers, and when I saw this one I had to give it a try. I have used their other gummy products and they tasted great- so this one was a must.
It’s interesting how companies will label the …

I learn that we can get dandruff from too much exposure under the heat of the sun and also from pollution around us. Even stress can contribute to dandruff. Our scalp tends to get flaky and itchy. I suffer this same problem from time to time. It is very …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I’ve tried every anti-thinning serum, vitamin and shampoo there is. Most of the products that actually had some benefit were just ones that made the hair feel or look thicker without really changing anything about the hair or …

The Colgate Motion Toothbrush is a good toothbrush. I bought it as a backup for each family member, and everyone liked it. The handle is easy to grip and the brush includes two separate heads that are easy on the teeth and gums but are very good at cleaning. …

When I was young, if I got overly upset or nervous, or I could not get to sleep, my grandmother would make me catnip tea. I always thought it was funny, because it was catnip and I knew that it made the cats act nutty if they smelled the …

Water, and nitrogen. It doesn’t sound like it would be amazing, but according to the French Academy of Medicine, it has amazing properties for the skin. This mineral water spray comes from France. It has minerals that you might find in a mineral soak, which I do believe …

This review is for an incredible product that a friend found for me online. I cook almost every day, and I am forever cutting myself in the kitchen. If it’s not a direct cut from a knife, it will be a cut from washing or rinsing food processor …

While I was out of town, visiting a relative, I developed a really bad case of nausea and diarrhea. I think it was probably a reaction to something I ate, or it could have been viral. I only had some Tums with me and my prescription medicines, but they were …

I’ve read lots of studies about how taking various medications can have bad long-term effects on your liver. Browsing through the herb section of the local drug store, I came across Sundown Naturals Milk Thistle capsules. What caught my attention was that the bottle states that Milk Thistle helps …

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s some commercial ad on tv or the internet that proclaims you need to do something to get your teeth whitened. It’s almost as pervasive as weight loss regimes or supplements and you almost feel self-conscious if you’re teeth doesn’t gleam like …

A few days back as I was walking on the road with my friend, I happened to meet with a minor accident. It so happened that I was walking on my high heeled shoes, the hell of my shoe suddenly broke and I totally lost my balance and fell …

I have tried several weight training machines in the gym, and if I were to buy one for home use that would be Bowflex Sport Home Gym. Like all other Bowflex models, this machine uses flexible rods to provide resistance called Power Rods. You exercise by pulling on cables …

I have used a few products from Shea Terra, and generally really liked them. After trying their lemon grass black soap, I was hooked on the idea of using a liquid black soap for my face. (It is much less messy than solid bars!) After I used up the lemon …

It has been suspected for many years that I might have lupus. Therefore, I need serious protection from the sun. After hearing a lot of people talking about this product by Fallene, and learning that it is recommended by many doctors and the Lupus Foundation, I gave it …

Lice are a major problem especially with children, most of the time a group of children group up together and have fun. They don’t care about hygiene and for that matter anything else in the world. My 11 year daughter is the naughtiest of all and so called the …

I was recently at my doctor for birth control pills, and there was a big question mark there, because I knew I’d had problems in the past with birth control raising my blood pressure, but my doctor assured me that the pill he was prescribing was one of those …

I flatly refused to take statin drugs when my doctor told me I needed to lower my cholesterol. I had already tried them when my previous doctor prescribed them, and had a nightmare of side effects from two different brands.
As an alternative, I have been using natural remedies …

I’m a clean person. Admittedly, sometimes I can be a little (as my kids like to call it) anal retentive. I can go over the same surface, wiping it down, a dozen times, and still feel like it’s not quite that clean! I know, it’s obsessive, but at least …

When you have problems sleeping at night because you are congested, or even have a stuffy nose, you have to try Vicks. This stuff works so well, and it can be a life saver in the winter months when you tend to have a lot more colds. It even …

I read something recently that completely altered my approach to anti-aging skin care. While I have always done my best to apply topical moisture treatments, I had completely underestimated the necessity of exfoliation. By doing so, I had basically wasted a lot of time and money on …

Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Lounger EP3222CU is a very sophisticated massaging chair. It has 5 pre-programmed types of massage: Shiatsu, Deep, Swedish, Stretch, and Quick. The massages last 14 minutes, all except for the Quick one which only lasts 5 minutes. Each massage also has 5 levels of …

My doctors have told me for years that I could possible have a mild case of lupus, so I have to be very careful about using sun protection. I do not leave the house in summer without some sort of sun block or screen on every exposed part of my …

Although in general, I have never been fond of drinking effervescent tablet medications and supplements, I made an exception to try this product. I’d heard a couple of friends bragging about how they lost weight on it, and I will try anything reasonably safe to lose weight so I …

Because I was so impressed by Cetaphil’s daily moisturizer and their antibacterial soap, yesterday when I ran out of my daily cleanser, I decided to go by Wal-Mart and get their daily facial cleanser. I think the reason why I have been so impressed with Cetaphil products is because they …

We have all seen the commercials for NutriSystem. After having my last baby I wanted to lose some weight. I gave NutriSystem a try. I must say the program is definitely convenient. You go on the website and pick out …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

I have been looking for an easier way to whiten my teeth. The white strips and kits are expensive and make my teeth sensitive, and it is awkward to use trays and pens. I don’t want to pay for a professional treatment, and the whitening toothpastes don’t seem to give …

When the weather was extremely cold, I put some Carmax on my lips and they weren’t as cracked. I mean, the weather was so cold, the snot in people’s noses were freezing up. This is all to explain how important it is the keep your lips moisturized. I always …

This scale was given to me. A friend of mine’s husband was a very large man who lost about 200 pounds. He had this scale, which weighs people up to 400 pounds, but found the shape of it awkward for his feet. Since there were not many to choose from …

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 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 …

When it’s that time of the month I like to keep it a secret and thought what better way then to check out Slim fits by Playtex. It has a slimmer design but claims to have the same protection as a full size tampon. I bought the unscented regular …

I have combination skin that is oily in the summer and much drier in winter. The heating in our home makes my skin a dry challenge, especially in the coldest months. I often end up with dry skin that itches like crazy and requires tons of lotions. In the summer, …

The last time I was shopping at Kmart, I saw this product and decided to try it just because it was one I have never tried. I am diabetic, and I have tried most every artificial sweetener out there. I was a fan of aspartame before sucralose came along. After …

I’ve worn glasses since my childhood, but as an adult, I prefer contact lenses. I’ve tried several brands, but the ones I usually get prescriptions for are the Acuvue Oasys with hydra-clear Plus Contact Lenses. They make these for astigmatism, which I have, and cost me …

A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …

I originally got the Planetary Herbals, Slippery Elm Lozenges, Tangerine Flavor in a little trial sample bottle of just 10 lozenges. But, after I have tried them I went back to see how much a full bottle of 200 was. I didn’t think it was too bad at the …

I take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating fibromyalgia symptoms, which is a therapy that has worked better than any other over the years, and I have tried them all! Soaking in hot water, usually with some sort of product like mineral salt or bath oil, has always …

A short tour with my family and friends during the vacations proved to be quite a memorable trip that I thoroughly enjoyed to the core. But with the fun and frolic, I sometimes had to experience some difficulties chiefly associated with traveling. The fact that travelling sometimes required me …

I really try to avoid having colds and getting the flu. But sometimes, it seems like it is going to be waste of time and I end up getting sick anyway. A friends said that I should go to the Wal-Mart and get some Emergen C. I …

I have a diagnosis of chronic pain but was being treated with a narcotic pain reliever; Lortab. Some people refer to it as hydrocodone or Vicodin. I not only built up a tolerance to the narcotic pain medication, but was also worried I was becoming addicted to it. I …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …

I used to think that, once I discovered neutrogena cream cleanser, I would never switch to anything else. But, my curiosity has always gotten the better of me, and every two or three weeks I’m trying out a new product or product line that I’ve never tried before, and …

When I was staying at my aunt’s house for a few days to help remodel, I started having some trouble with my irritable bowel syndrome. In this case it was in the form of watery diarrhea. I was not on any medication at the time for my condition, and …

I haven’t had dental insurance in a very long time, but I’m still very careful to take as much care with my teeth and oral health in general as possible. Still, despite the care I take, and the three times of day brushing I indulge in, and the flossing …

Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …

I just started using these pantiliners and by beginning to use them, I realized how much I hate using regular pads. I began using these because my period was light enough that I didn’t think I needed to use those thick pads with wings that make you feel uncomfortable. …