I am in my late thirties and the worst part of getting old is seeing your skin sag and fine wrinkles appear on the surface of your skin. The fact that I hate looking old only pushes me forward to take extra care of my skin …

When my kids were younger, I’d tried the Vicks vapor plug-in but found it wasn’t quite strong enough unless you had an electrical outlet right next to your child’s bed, so we didn’t get a whole lot of use out of them, but PediaCare was always just as much …

Okay, I have always been a big fan of Neosporin. My mother used it on me when I was a child, and I have since always carried a tube around with me. It is amazing how quickly a wound can heal when you apply this stuff - …

Teeth ache is one of the most painful as well as annoying pain for me, I can tolerate any kind of body pain but teeth ache is one problem I am helpless against.I have have had problem with my teeth plenty of times and I have visited plenty of …

I went to this medical clinic last June the 6th to have my TB test and RPR or Rapid Plasma Reagin as part of my Immigration papers. We called them that morning to set an appointment but they said that they were not busy so we can just be …

I’ve went through several thermometers, most of them a regular sort of digital thermometers, and some more gadget-like such as frontal lobe thermometers or the ear variety. Perhaps the most common thermometer I have used, and one that I still have around the house in working condition is …

When I first began having problems with acid reflux, which was later to be diagnosed as full blown GERD, I tried a lot of home remedies and natural products to try and relieve the symptoms. Some of them were actually very helpful, some not so much. Lemon peel …

For years my doctor had been urging me to try Omega-3 fish oils, but until I did a little research on them; I hadn’t realized how important they were. When it came time to try them, I decided to check out my local health food store as they offered …

A few years ago my friend tried to get me to buy my husband some NONI JUICE. But at that time, it was not on the market in our area legally. You could buy it through private distributors. But I was skeptical of buying such a product not sold …

My teeth were stained and not looking their best so I bought Compliments Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste from my local supermarket for just $2.99CDN. I had tried other whitening toothpastes with mixed results and a lot of money! My deciding factor to buy this Compliments brand was that it was …

As the temperature outside rises, my workout resolve tends to wane. So when I had an opportunity to try out a water workout program, of course I gladly jumped right in. If you are looking for a no-impact aerobic and strength training routine, why not beat the …

The Fitness Plaza is, by far, the friendliest fitness club in the Allentown area. They offer a wide range of classes, such as Pilates, Yoga, Cardio-Box, Step, Boot Camp, and the list goes on. There is an indoor track, free weight area, cardio equipment, and several types of …

I am now officially over forty and looking for ways to delay the inevitable wrinkles and signs of aging in my face. I had heard wonderful things about hyaluronic acid products, so I thought I would give one a try. I saw several brands available, and bought this brand because …

When I remember to have a not so nice experience with the new formulation of Relacore PM I looked for another Relacore that I found at Carter Reed Company. It has the same advantage as with Relacore PM but this one has a lot of disadvantage. Anyway, let me …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

Centrum is by far the most affordable and most complete multivitamin I can find in the market today. I’ve always trusted this brand. Time came when I was looking for a cheaper alternative, which I did find. Unfortunately, these other brands did not have a list of vitamins and …

I am a huge health freak and I knew that since I have moved into a bigger house I needed to get a treadmill. So I do some research and I get the Nordic Track Commercial 1500 Treadmill. I have had it for about 1 month and I must …

Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …

In my almost seven years of playing lawn tennis seven days a week, I came to know this excellent product from La Pointique Int’l. Ltd., LP Neoprene Patella Brace. This is a knee support I have been using for almost two years now because of that mild knee injury …

I recently decided to try floss picks. I ended up getting Oral-B’s floss picks, and they have Scope Outlast (mouthwash) flavor. The picks are small peices of plastic with a small peice of floss stretched out on the end. The other end is pointed into the …

One day while I was browsing a “special order” section of a store out of curiosity, I came across a product I had heard of but never tried—“ and had no idea they even still made it!
When I was a little girl, I was given a stack of …

Last year I found out I was pregnant and was looking for a Obgyn. I was looking through the yellow pages and saw a big ad from Crown Medical Group. So i called them up and made my first appointment with them. When I had went I was really …

I used to buy Likas Papaya for my whitening soap. Unfortunately, it made my skin too dry every after wash that I was eventually forced to look for another option. While browsing through the market and seeking recommendations, I easily stumbled upon Glutamax Soap. Unlike other brands, Glutamax is …

I love to use Epsom salts as a bath soak. I have fibromyalgia, and this has been a fantastic therapy for me for many years. Epson salt contains magnesium, which you can absorb through your skin. Magnesium is something most of us lack—“ and a lack of it can …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

When bath and Body Works has their semi annual clearance sales, I am one of the first ones in the door. They have one after Christmas, and I stocked up this past year on lots of lotions and shower gels. So many, in fact, that I forgot about a few! …

I love the ThermaCare Heat Wraps. They are wonderful! I use them for cramps and for my knee after running. Once you open these up, you simply place them on the part of the body that hurts, and within a few minutes, they warm up! They last for a …

After trying several clay masks in the past that helped with an acne problem, I needed a new one to treat a flare up of my adult acne, which plagues me in the summer. Queen Helene is what you would call a very inexpensive product. However, it did have all …

Aveeno has a very good reputation for offering gentle, effective products. I was in need of a moisturizer that would not clog pores, cause irritation but that moisturized enough. I eventually ended up spending the $15 on this one because it is made for sensitive skin so I figured …

After 35 years of wearing heavy pierced earrings, my earlobes have stretched out quite a bit. They are on the brink of splitting. I think I did the most damage to my earlobes during the ’80s when huge earrings were “in.” I can also blame the …

Over the years, my eyes have grown more and more sensitive. By the end of the day, I am often squinting for one reason or another. They either feel dry, tired, or watery with irritation, or they start to sting. When looking for a solution to …

I love to use a good exfoliating scrub, especially in the summer when I have been torturing my skin with heavy sun block products and sweat. It helps to clean out the pores and get rid of build-up that might end up causing me pimples if I let it stay …

A few days after purchasing the DermaNew Total Body Experience Microdermabrasion System, I went back to pick up the DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation system as well.
Whereas the first Microdermabrasion kit featured tools for the body and feet, the second featured facial tools and products. Since …

Halls brand of cough drops, cherry flavored, work really well when it comes to soothing a cough and relaxing a sore throat. I take one, and usually under a minute, I start noticing the relief build inside of me. My coughing is curtailed and the urge to cough is …

The acuvue oasys just might be the best contacts i’ve ever worn. I bought these yesterday and i’m seeing so clearly. I hate glasses and will do anything not to wear them. I feel like my eyes can breath and the moisture in these contacts are incredible. The lens …

Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health is my favorite toothbrush because it really cleans my teeth well. I have had many toothbrushes in my life, but none has worked as well as the Oral-B to get between the nooks and crannies and really get my mouth into tip top shape. …

I have diabetes, and with it comes the risk of heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. I also have allergies, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, and painful menstrual cramps. When I was discussing the various supplements I take to help manage these illnesses with a friend, they mentioned the idea of pycnogenol to me …

This product is one that I picked up accidentally when my mom asked me to get her some generic acetaminophen. I didn’t realize it had the diphenhydramine for sleep in it also.
I have used similar products (Tylenol PM) and they do work nicely for pain and sleeplessness if you …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

Prior to purchasing this product, it had been a long time since I purchased a facial toner. I am not quite sure exactly why to be honest but I found myself frantically searching for a new product to try after experiencing a few facial outbreaks. Even though …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

Rather than paying for some costly gym membership that I’ll pretty much never use, I opt for the convenience of home equipment, specifically my Pro-Form 350 treadmill. I had another model of a Pro-Form treadmill years ago that also worked great, so I know the brand is reliable.
The …

I’ve been looking for ways to go more “green” and consume less paper products. A friend of mine who uses a menstrual cup was trying to convince me to use the ones she does—“ but I told her I had been down that road and it just wasn’t for me.
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I have always used Qtips for cleaning out my ears, I guess it is kind of an “age old tradition” for lack of a better term. I don’t believe I have ever known anyone who hasn’t used Qtips for this purpose.
Well the point …

Even as I approach my forth decade of life, even as I battle with dry, sensitive skin, I have pimples. I don’t get them as often, but around my menstrual period I am almost guaranteed to get one or two around my hairline or neck.
I am allergic to …

I tried some of this shampoo at a friend’s house and liked it so much, I ordered a bottle for myself and my partner (who loves beer, although I do not drink it!)
I finally found something with beer in it that I like, and don’t have to taste. …

Now I’ve been contemplating whether or not I should purchase one of these toothbrushes for awhile now, I know they’ve been on the market for years now and so many people love it. I’ve heard so many raves reviews about it, but at first I wasn’t really interested. I …

I bought these because I was curious to see if they worked as well as fish oil capsules, for a lesser price. Because I happen to love salmon, I wondered if the fish taste would be lessened or more tolerable to me.
For 180 of these softgels, the price …

The Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster can only be obtained from a prescription to strengthen your teeth more quickly then other toothpastes and fluoride rinses. When you need to boost the fluoride for your teeth, Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster is an excellent product.
One thing that I noticed after using …

I have used ginger products for relief of nausea many times, and it remains a staple of my medicine cabinet (and tea box.) I have tried ginger gums, drinks, and other forms, and most of them work well. I like to have something on hand that is easy …