When I first saw the product, New Skin, I thought that it couldn’t possibly work. I thought that you needed a regular bandage to do the trick. I decided to give it a try anyway. I am the clumsy type and often get cuts on my fingers so it …

Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …

This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …

When I was a baby, I was found to be allergic to cow’s milk. Apparently I broke out in huge sores all over my scalp and skin. I was given goatmilk instead and this solved the problem.
Later, I outgrew the allergy and have since been able to tolerate cow …

When I had a serious burn injury on my wrist, the hospital instructed me to wrap it carefully with the stretchy bandage they sent home with me. Although it worked pretty well, it was painful and annoying to have to re-wrap the wrist to inspect it daily. Soon …

I was given a tube of Ben Gay PM by a relative, because they did not like it. I don’t normally use the brand, because the strong wintergreen smell makes my eyes water. I was told I might like this one though, because the smell is much lighter.
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I am familiar with Desert Essence products from using their essential tea tree oil and related products. I regularly use a cream on my feet at night to keep them moisturized, as I am diabetic and dry, cracked feet can be a serious problem as it can lead to …

I have fallen in love with Method hand soaps. I have been using the self-foaming type, because I love the convenience and quality, but when I saw this product I decided to switch, at least temporarily, back to the liquid type. This is a larger bottle than most hand soaps, …

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 …

Not that I suffer from frequent headaches or anything but I love to carry around with me a nice refresher to keep me awake and feel refreshed. I guess it comes from my love for mints. I just love the cool and refreshing feeling that comes with …

I am among the unfortunate people to have hyperacidity. I think it is hereditary because my mother have it, as well as other relatives on my mother’s side. I always suffer hyperacidity whenever I am stressed or I skipped a meal and in various occasions. Also, when my monthly …

Shortly after graduating college I began developing strange symptoms that I never had before. I kept going to my doctor, described my what was wrong and how I was feeling only to be told I was suffering from nothing more than severe stress and anxiety. I couldn’t …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

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 …

Memory Bridge is a non-profitable organization that I know someone works for, in fact he is the one running it. It is a foundation for alczheimer’s disease and dementia, since the two are kind of related. For those of you who do not remember what this is, it is …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the muscle pain and spasm of fibromyalgia. This has led into my making a huge hobby out of trying different bath products. One of my favorite things to use in the bath is a mineral salt. Not only is it …

For women, we always take special attention to our feminine care. It is really uncomfortable for us to move around easily when we have our monthly periods. We tend to get irritated all the time. It has to do with the reaction of our body with hormones. We always …

I have seasonal allergies to unspecified pollen and molds. Sometimes they are mild, but often severe. For my allergies, I have tried just about every kind of prescription and over the counter antihistamine, and none of them are anywhere near as effective for me as Benadryl. Benadryl is the medication …

Around the animal shelter where I volunteer, we try to keep a good supply of bandages and first aid needs for small accidents and accidental nips. The last time we ran out of bandages, we sent our most flamboyant volunteer to the store to get more. We should …

Recently I tried a diet and fitness plan geared especially for treadmill enthusiasts. If you are interested in a workout program which features walking for its main exercise, this plan might be what you are looking for.
The Training for Life 14 day fitness and …

Normally, you will not find me writing a review on a mint toothpaste, much less one that is called “max” anything, because it is bound to be super powered mint flavored, and that is exactly what this product is. I love Colgate products, but I have never been good with …

Over the years, I have tried countless facial washes, oils, cleansers, and bars. I have tried department store brands such as Shu Uemura (cleansing oil), Chanel (rinse-off foaming cleanser), Lancome (milk cleanser), and Clinique (rinse-off cleanser) to drugstore brands like Neutrogena (facial cleansing bar and acne-free facial wash) …

I suffer from allergies in the spring and fall, and have struggled with finding the right kind of medication to control them. I have tried many prescription drugs, but they do not seem to work for me. The only medication that does work is Benadryl, and it makes me very …

I have always been the type of person that puts off taking her vitamins, skips a day or has to be pestered into taking them. I have no problem swallowing pills, I just can’t be bothered with making the effort to take them. My mom always had …

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 …

For me, training with a heart rate monitor is the way forward. I first discovered it about five years ago when I wanted to track my progress in training a little more closely. I started doing some research into watches that monitor your heart rate during exercise, …

I purchased Sally Hansen’s Maximum Growth Daily Nail Growth Program because I had to cut my nails due to them being really dirty and uneven. As soon as I finished cutting my nails, I missed them dearly after wards, so I decided that I would try and find a …

I have always had a fascination for products that had the fragrance of roses. The smell of roses has always appealed to my sense and made me feel close to nature. This is why I always find myself preferring those products that have the smell of roses. The fact …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

I hate the line at Wal-Mart. And no, it’s not for the reasons you think, although yes, it is a tad annoying when there are three people ahead of you with their ENTIRE month’s groceries piled to the sky and the cashier seems to have either just came back from …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years and have tried a variety of supplements to help ease the pain, along with a lot of lifestyle changes and various therapies.
One thing that I have been using ever since I heard about it in the nineties is malic acid. It is a …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

I am a woman, so like every other respectful woman, I hate that time of the month. With fierce passion. I get crampy, so bloated, hungry and I hate everyone around me. Beware if you’re next to me on those days. Also, I’m one of the the unfortunate ones …

MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum was created by Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology. This product is part of her line of skincare to combat anti-aging. I felt that since a doctor who actually works on the skin performing cosmetic surgeries daily could come up with a product line to …

When I started having some mild cold symptoms after being exposed at a doctor’s office, I stopped by Target to pick up something to take. I was looking around and saw that they had their own Up and Up store brand version, and one of the products they offered …

I do no take a bath very often, at least not where I have to lie in a tub, relaxing and filling myself with foam and bath salts. But when I do, I usually use Tetesept and this is a whole gamut of luxury and pleasure for me. …

I first became interested in purchasing a personal disaster kit when I realized how fast a disaster can happen. When Katrina hit New Orleans, it made it all too clear that you can end up in big trouble very quickly. I found several different personal disaster kits but the …

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening is touted as preventing cavities, gingivitis, and plague while helping to remove and prevent stains. After the last toothpaste I used, this was a pleasant and happy experience (the last one had something about it that set off my gag reflexes big time).
Colgate Total …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

I have fibromyalgia, and heat is one thing that helps me without fail. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces pain dependably.
I have long been a fan of heated rice packs and microwavable sinus pillows, booties, mittens, and anything else that gives warmth that you can relax with without being tied …

I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …

This product was designed for women get extra calcium in their diets so they can avoid osteoporosis later in their lives. The “Soft Chews” are actually very pleasant to take, the texture of the chew, is that of a soft caramel from a box of candy. The …

Knowing my fervent love of bath and body products, especially shower gels, a friend from up north sent me a birthday present of three lovely shower cleansers made by Molton Brown. I had not heard of or seen the product before. Apparently it is available in high end department …

I have known Efficascent Oil as the famous liniment for so long. I first saw this product from my grandmother who passed away thirteen years ago. She used to be an avid user of Efficascent Oil. This liniment is already tested for years and trusted mostly by generations.
Frankly, …

I have had occasional problems with migraines. They are common in people with fibromyalgia, which I have also. If you have ever had a migraine, you know how miserable they make you and how they can completely wipe you out for hours—“ sometimes days. Fortunately, it is rare that I …

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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The Nivea Deodorant Extra Whitening is the most amazing deodorant stick I have ever used. I bought my first stick bottle last year and until now I am using the same bottle. That is totally amazing. I love this product for being so economical and friendly to my budget. …

I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …

I was fascinated with the InStyler for months before I received one as a Christmas gift. I had seen the infomercials and wondered if it would be able to transform my thin hair into gorgeous fluff as it did for the models on TV. Before I tried using …