PitRok Crystal Natural Spray Deodorant is a deodorant with a difference and personally I have found it very effective. This apparently works by suppressing bacterial growth which is the cause of body odour because it is not actually our sweat that makes us smell, but the bacteria on …

Azo is a company that I have trusted for years for relief of urinary tract symptoms. Being a diabetic, I am prone to get yeast overgrowth at times. I bought this product not as a treatment, but as a preventative after suffering a bad infection and having to take oral …

When I decided that the chemicals in hair color dyes were doing more damage to my hair than good, I decided to try a natural product instead. I had heard several people lavish praise on a product called Hennalucent, but was unable to find it at the time. …

I bought this Yes to Cucumbers product when there was a sale on the brand. I have used some of the other “Yes to” lines, but had somehow missed the cucumber aloe gel. I use aloe on a regular basis in the summer to help cool my skin if I …

Bowflex has varieties to offer in relation to gym and workout at home and I trust the name absolutely. Just because of the high cost and scarcity of space, I always used to postpone having a gym at home but in my new apartment I have lot of space …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

The Southern Bell soap company is one of my favorite local vendors for natural handmade soaps. I have bought several of their soap bars from craft fairs where they had a table or booth. One favorite is Blossoms and Berries. This is an indescribably lovely blend of ripe …

My sister bought Lynds a gift voucher for our local health therapy centre in Tewkesbury call Red, (which stands for Relaxation Everyone Deserves) for a Christmas present last year. Lyndsey had just had Josh our second son so my sister thought that she deserved some pampering.
Red …

I bought this at Nordstrom for around $20. The packaging really gives a bad impression since it comes in a plain looking 2 0z jar. I should have took this as a sign. Luckily I was able to return this for a refund because this product is the worst …

Let me get this straight, what made me get attracted to buy this product is the word “hair minimizing”. If the product is true, then this is what all women need especially those busy women out there. I ordered two from an Avon lady friend to try this one …

In recent times I have been in search of a bandage that is truly waterproof. I wanted something that would protect any paper cuts I was getting from the burning and stinging of hand washing and dish washing. I had tried a few bandages, but they were not working …

I got Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Ylang Rose Sensuality Foam Bath as a gift.
I really like the smell. I can’t figure out exactly how to describe it, but I really like the smell. I guess the smell is ylang ylang and rose, since that …

I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer from terrible foot cramps. I take a nightly hot bath to help treat and prevent them, as hot water seems to be the only thing that really stops a bad attack. Sometimes, I need a soak and don’t have time for a full …

I bought Bean Products Yoga Mat for $20 online when I wanted to continue my routine of doing a lot of stretching and yoga in the morning. I like this mat a lot because it provided a great way to be stable and in focus without experiencing a lot …

When I went to the clinic to have my son’s weight check I was completely downtrodden when I learned that my son’s weight is low compared to other toddlers whose age is the same as his. When my child was still a baby I know that his weight …

When I began making my own bath products, I wanted to make a custom shampoo. The options available to me at the time were mostly unscented chemical laden formulas. Some people I planned on making the shampoo for as a gift try to avoid chemicals like sulfates, which are present …

Being diabetic means you are familiar enough with little individually wrapped alcohol pads that you use when taking your blood sugar. Personally, I find them a bit of a pain. At first I liked them, but later all the tearing open little packets and the buildup of trash got …

The sun is out now and winter is pretty much over, which means that’s it that time of the year for me to stock up on sun blocks and after sun anti-burn treatments of one kind or another. I never remember, until after the fact, what works and what …

Walking to me is the most basic and practicable exercise anyone can perform without undue commitment. I began my walking and jogging routines not so long ago. I found out based on experience that walking really keeps my metabolism up and running. I was already an …

I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

I always loved the original Rainbath. It was a classic when I was growing up, a product that stood out as being a little bit better than the others on the shelf. It inspired trust in the Neutrogena brand. One day when I was browsing in a store, I …

I bought Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for a price of $63 from Amazon because I used to suffer from high blood pressure, and because I did not have one at home. It had the best price online and so I bought it. When it arrived at our …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

As a child, I had a serious issue with licking my lips. It would get so bad, especially in the summer months when salty sweat would make its way over my lips, that I would end up with this red raw ring around my mouth because the skin would …

Now I am what you would call a real hard gainer when it comes to building muscle mass or even gaining weight of a different kind, having a really fast metabolism and I had been trying to put on weight ever since I was about sixteen years old, without …

I used feminine wash for everyday use especially when I am having my period. The purpose for using it is to stay fresh and clean. It is for girl’s or woman’s hygiene as well. The product that I always use is PH CARE 5. They do have different scent …

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, …

I have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

I bought this ‘Fitness World’ manual magnetic Treadmill approximately 5 years ago.
My whole family uses this treadmill to remain active and energetic, apart from burning those unnecessary calories.
This treadmill does not have any electric motors to operate and hence no expenses upon me for the electricity charges. The platform …

Motion sickness can quickly ruin a vacation, cut short an errand run, or prevent a spontaneous trip; in a world like ours, the ability to travel on an almost daily basis is a must. Once-daily Bonine eradicates motion sickness before it starts, leaving you free to go where …

I am diabetic and take four insulin shots daily. My pharmacy recommended the Comfort insulin syringes. Initially, you might think that all syringes are the same. I’ve used a lot of different brands throughout the years. The type of syringe that you have for injections can make a huge …

Andrews Sparkling Salts is a product that provides relief for upset stomach and indigestion. It’s not really made for ulcers, so it won’t help much with any sort of burning.
Recently I was feeling really upset after eating a particular combination of foods and decided I needed to get something …

I have been wearing Acuvue Oasis contact lenses for about 2 years now. I wore Acuvue 2 lenses for about 10 years before that. I was having a problem with my eyes drying out really bad when I’d wear my contacts. It was so bad I could hardly wear …

I am very sensitive to most adult mint-flavored toothpastes, and because of the discomfort those strong flavors cause, I normally use either natural products which offer more gentle flavors, or kid’s products. Here is a product that is both. On the continuum of mainstream versus natural products, this one …

Boiron is a well known-manufacturer of homeopathic medicine. Unlike ordinary medicine, homeopathic ones are known to be safe and natural. I actually heard about Boiron through my yoga class. When I went to the store to buy Occilococcinum, I was surprised to find out that (1) homeopathic medicine is …

I never want to splurge so much on my female sanitary pads. In fact, the cheaper it is, the better it is for me. I would just normally use Modess or Kotex during my periods and never had any problems with these. One day, my mother bought a pack …

There are many different ways to approach treating a cold. Alka Seltzer has a good idea—“ sell two different medicines in one package. One for day and one for night. I’ve used Alka Seltzer’s cold products in the past and they are pretty good. I actually think …

When it’s about toothpastes I am very picky. I just can’t buy just any toothpaste any more, although in the past it was the same for me if the toothpaste was Colgate, Aquafresh, Zirodent or something of even less quality but about 2 years ago all that changed. I …

I was new to wearing contacts, and had started the trend in my second year of college. It really felt uncomfortable at first, wearing it on. I have adjusted to the comfort and convenience of wearing them thanks to a new form of contact solution.
Top Care …

My grandmother swore by 666 cold liquid. She had taken it for years, whenever she got sick, and said it was a miracle drug. Once when I was ill with a bad cold but desperately needed to not lose any days at work, she told me to buy …

StairMaster 7000PT is a stair climber, also known as “stepmill” - a piece of exercising equipment that, simply put, lets you continuously climb stairs. It is designed like a mini-escalator: you get on and go up and up and up, with more stairs coming at you as you climb. …

I was having some problems with memory and concentration, and since I do not like prescription medication, I decided to try the Focus Formula Brain Enhancement Supplement from my local vitamin store. This product is manufactured by Windmill Health products.
The box states that it includes Attention Factors, …

Another day, another workout, so today I decided to try out a DVD that I just found by The Firm. While browsing the Fitness DVD section of a local store I found the Firm’s Sculpt-ilates 50 minutes Pilate’s workout, and knew I had to have it as …

I’ve used all of the major brand of adhesive bandages, Curad included, and it seems we go through a lot because my child and I are really active in the outdoors. That, and we’re majorly clumsy, so we fall or get cut up quite a lot. And, …

While out shopping, I saw a phenomenal deal on a Bell Fitness Body Ball Kit, unfortunately I didn’t pick it up when I first saw it and it was gone when I returned. Luckily, I later found it online for half of what the store sold it …

When my mother broke her leg last year, she had a very long road back to health. Part of that was physical therapy daily for several months in the hospital, and then continuing at home.
One of the devices she used was this digital pedal exerciser which was recommended …

I’ve tried just about every product for volumizing thin hair. I’ve used good ones and bad—“ and this one is the most unique out of them all. I found it at an Ulta store, and it is one of the few products that I bought without knowing anything about …

I do not often have problems with my eyes, but when I do it is really bad. I do not like having to deal with irritated eyes all day and found myself going through just that. Where I live it is very windy and dusty, which makes it easy …

When I was buying a few things at a CVS store, I decided to try these Age Defying towelettes, which are really facial cleanser wipes with an odd choice of name. I like to have something on hand when I am doing “dirty work” like gardening or painting—“ any job …