Everyone has seen those Caress commericals that promise to leave your skin feeling silky smooth and moisturized. I finally decided to see what all the hype is about and pick up a bottle of their body wash. I spent about twenty minutes on the aisle of Target smelling all …

I’ve always been a big fan of avon. Many moons ago, I once decided that would be a great way to make a few extra bucks, and so I signed up to be an avon representative. The one great thing about that experience is that I got tons of …

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 …

Equate: Mint Flavor Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse is a product that I have switched over to after comparing it to ACT and finding no difference at all in the active ingredient and very little difference in the inactive ingredients. This rinse also has the American Dental Association’s Seal on it, …

This face masque contains green tea which is good to use on irritated skin. It calms the skin down and takes away the redness, at least that’s what it claims to be. I got this in a trial size and when I opened the jar, it looked like brown …

I have to say that I’m pretty much prepared for any medical emergencies. I have several kinds of splints and braces and hot and cold packs and all kinds of medicine and first aid items. You would think, looking into my linen closet, that I’m prepared for the apocalypse …

My mother used to get painful canker sores on her tongue on a regular basis. I felt real bad for her because I knew how much it hurt her to just even move her mouth when she had a sore, let alone eat or talk! My family tried a …

I’ve never been a vitamin taker, per se, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve felt a need to do a little something more to try and help myself. Since I’m not a big orange juice drinker, I decided to try Sunkist’s Vitamin C tablets.
These come in a large …

I ordered my Derek Cardigan eyeglasses through Coastal Eyewear, and I was lucky enough to get them on a free promotion where all I had to pay for was the shipping. These are one of my favorite pairs of glasses, and I’m only disappointed that I didn’t upgrade the …

Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …

I love bath products, and I also love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia, so it is more than just pleasure I receive from this, it is relief. I use hot baths and massages to control muscle spasm and tension that he condition causes. It works much better …

Over the past five years, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs where my weight is concerned. I lost about 60 lbs a few years ago, and hit a plateau that had me very discouraged and, even after trying a few supplements and something to help push me …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

My back pain always remained a problem for the last ten years. Although the pain never remained permanent and would usually be an ‘ on and off’ affair’ - the time it surfaced left me feeling like a patient on the hospital bed. My back pain- especially which surfaced …

I think it is important to always work with good toothpaste. Though I don’t really have complaints with many toothpaste brands out there, some work better than others. I know that quality is not in a brand name and will try almost any toothpaste at least once. On one …

I know these cotton wool pads from Morrisons were the cheapest they had available but I cannot remember the exact price. They were really cheap anyway and I find that they are great for removing eye make-up and not so great on larger areas such as my whole …

I do not like to use maxi pads often, but find that they can be very useful sometimes. I purchased some Smart Sense Maxi Pads Super Absorbency, hoping they would be a good back up to my tampon. I hate the way tampons sit and they sometime allow leakage …

As I have very, very dry skin I have given up on using regular bars of soap. I have turned to trying out different kinds of body washes, finding them to be more moisturizing than any bars of soap. Plus, I like the fact that I can …

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a simple insurance plan. So…when we face something like depression what’s the alternative? I faced 8 months of severe depression until I walked into a health food store to purchase vitamins for my son. That’s when I stumbled upon an all …

This affordable battery-operated toothbrush sells in all the stores, including Walmart. With no cord, this two battery operated toothbrush has two speeds, 2 large, rotating toothbrush heads, and is very comfortable to hold in your hand.
I started using this toothbrush after my dentist found a few cavities. It …

I tried drinking Biguerlai tea as it was supposed to be a slimming tea. It is actually a laxative which will help regulate your bowel.
I used to drink this every morning, so bowel movement will be at about 4-5PM. At first, I thought it was already working its miracles …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

I like to carry protective covers for toilet seats when I am forced to use public restrooms. I have used a few kinds, and most of them have not really impressed me with their quality. The thing about catching bugs from toilet seats is that you are most likely …

I take a lot of vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is so restrictive and I cannot get all of my vitamins from food anymore. I take a lot of solo vitamins, such as C and Vitamin D, but I also take a multi-vitamin. However, I only take …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

Over the years I developed unsightly small moles and warts on my cheeks, neck, chest and hands. I believe I inherited this problem from my mother’s side of the family as most of them have moles and warts all over their face and body. I was growing concerned about …

I have had migraines for years, and I have tried just about everything out there that claims to relieve or prevent them. Still, once in awhile I see something I have not tried. When I saw these bands that are supposed to use acupressure points to relieve the …

I have always had a problem with two things when it comes to vitamins and supplements. One, my sensitive stomach. Although I can eat just about any kind of food and it doesn’t bother me, give me a vitamin and I will be sick within hours. …

Vitress cuticle coat was suggested to me by an officemate when i often complain about not being able to feel my hair’s brittleness. I told her that I have used several commercial hair serums but they have not helped me at all. She told me to try Vitress Cuticle …

If you have ever heard the term “chicken skin” it may have been referring to a condition called Keratosis Pilaris or KP. It is very common—“ according to my doctor about one in three people have it somewhere on their bodies. There is a hereditary factor, and it is common …

I recently lost a lot of weight, which has been great for my self confidence. Before this, I had managed to gain a bit because of a stressful home situation, and I developed such embarrassment about my weight that I would dread any kind of interaction with other people and …

This is a review for another incredible Molton Brown hand wash product that was given to me by a kind friend who understands my intense love of bath products and original fragrances.
Molton Brown products are, quite simply, one of the best brands of bath products I have ever come …

I did our laundry when my mother had a fever. It was more than seven dozen of dress, consists of shirts, uniforms, jeans and pants and some undergarments. Although we have a washing machine, I still have to rinse it manually to save electricity. When I woke up the …

I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

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 …

A couple months ago I realised that I had gained a lot of weight after I was going through depression, and thus I decided to go on a strict diet and lose a certain amount of weight by a certain time. The diet worked like a charm and I …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

My work involved sitting in front of the PC for most of the day. Typing on the key board for the whole day not only exhausted me but also left my wrists painful and sometimes swollen. This seemed a rather unsolvable problem to me. It is at this time …

When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works, and when they have their semi-annual clearance sale, I am always one of the first to show up—“ and stock up for the year. This is a sale where they often bring out older fragrances to sell out, and sometimes …

On my last Primal Elements soap binge, I found their Halloween themed soaps, and I bought the two cutest ones they make. The first was a candy scented black cat soap, and then there was this one—“ bats. The Primal Elements soaps are made from brightly colored glycerin soap pices …

I’ve always been anxious to use tampons, ever since I was a teenager. My mom didn’t really allow it, so I had to wait until I was an adult to actually start using tampons. I was looking to use something different, because I hated the mess that sanitary napkins …

If you’re like me you’ve tried numerous diet/weight loss plans to lose the stubborn extra ten pounds, or you’ve made numerous promises to yourself that you would get in shape and exercise more. I have often bought exercise DVD’s in the past with good intentions, but it either never …

After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …

I have always had a sensitive type of skin and this is true on my head as well. Most anything I use on my skin or in my hair makes me really dry out, really oily or makes me break out in hives. When I was younger, I used …

I am entering my forties and my hair is starting to seriously thin around my crown. I have tried various shampoos that are suppose to support hair growth and scalp health. I’ve tried many volumizing mousses and gels, conditioners and even vitamins. Some of them were helpful, but never solved …

I had heard about this emu oil serum on television, and wanted to try it since it was getting such raving endorsements. It is made from emu oil, which is extracted from the emu, an Australian bird. It can be used to smooth under the eyes and is supposed to …

I usually don’t ever use mouthwash because for some reason by the end of the day I’m too tired to do anything but sleep. And I’m not much of a morning person. But when I came home from my college dorm, I found this mouthwash in the bathroom. I …

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I have tried many things over the years to ease muscle aches and pains. I learned of this product through a friend’s grandfather, in an unusual way. After a long day of shopping, I developed severe body aches. This time, it was …

I am always looking for new ways to curl my hair. I have extremely stubborn hair that doesn’t want to work with me. As soon as I get the curl in and turn around, the curl disappears. I thought I would try these curlers that I found at Walmart …