I really like Olay products because they work so well on my skin and make it so soft and smooth. One product I really liked was the Olay Calm Release Body Wash with Violet and Lavender, but it’s really hard for me to find now in stores. …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia which I have dealt with since I was a teen. I often have pain and cramping in my muscles, especially my feet and legs, and the hot water helps to stop the spasm and restore my muscles …

Althea is the first OCP (Oral Contraceptive Pill) that I took since I got married, since it’s been a mutual decision to defer having a child for the first year or so of our marriage. And after a year, I haven’t switched brands, simply because I am satisfied with …

I am always busy with my projects. And I am worried about my health because I am starting have pains. Early in the morning my mother woke me up but I cannot stand on my bed. I try to stand but I fall on my bed. In the …

Dealing with the time of the month can be really frustrating if you don’t have the right protection. I know that I have tried way too many maxis and tampons, but only a few do a really good job. One maxi that I thought worked pretty decently was the …

When I was running short on shampoo, (and money) one month, I bought a rather large and economical bottle of Equate brand Pro Vitamin moisture renewal shampoo and conditioner in one. It was more than enough to last me until I got paid, but I figured since I got so …

This was only recommended by a doctor friend. Because diabetes runs in the family she said Alpha Lipoic Acids or ALA appears to help lower blood sugar with people with diabetes. It has the ability to kill free radicals that are harmful in the body. It causes tingling and …

This two in one toothpaste and mouthwash is great for my kids. I was a little skeptical at first as any one would be. Getting my kids to use mouthwash that burns is painful not just for them but me too. So, I tried it out myself, it tasted …

Few months back I bought this glucometer from Walmart.I already have Relion blood pressure machine which is good enough so chose to go with this brand.Next day when I used this machine I realised that the machine is defective as it was giving absolutely absurd results.I …

When I had my kids, one of the first things I bought was a thermometer. It is normal that any child gets a fever whether it is an indication of a cold, a sign of infection or simply as a way of indicating that the body is fighting against …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

Knowing my passion for skin care products, my husband surprised me by giving this amazing gift on my birthday called the Nutra sonic Skincare System. When I received the gift I was just thrilled. I have always loved using different types of products that would help me keep …

Tuli’s Gel Heel Fatigue Mats retail for five dollars and forty-nine cents. In one package comes two mats. The packaging claims that one size fits all, but I don’t understand how that could be the case. These mats were bulky and it wasn’t easy inserting the mats over the …

I have this allergy to dust that I developed since I was in my twenties. It’s really tough dealing this condition especially if I’m in the office because it’s just bothersome and inconvenient.
Every time I have my allergy I always …

I think I’m becoming a fan of toilet bowl cleaners! I’d never have thought I was the type of person who delighted in cleaning my toilet, but I’ve found some great products over the years that have appealed to me on so many levels and one of my favorite …

This Healing Gadren bath product was on sale at a local store, and even though it was sealed and I did not open it to try out the scent, I bought it on faith, because I have always loved Healing Garden products and I knew it would be a safe …

Back in the nineties, I was given a “Topsy Tail” by an aunt, and I loved the thing. I had much longer hair then, and often needed to wear it back for work. I had since cut my hair much shorter and stopped using it so I lost track of …

I’ve used Vicks Vapor Rub products in the past, and found that they work somewhat for the most part, but they always leave a very greasy feeling on my skin that lasts all day long, and it’s usually too strong a scent to apply it and then go about …

AcneFree is the generic brand of ProActive cleanser for acne. I have been using AcneFree for about two years and it works great. I have tried numerous acne products in the past and nothing worked. I saw the infomercial for ProActive but did not order because …

I occasionally use earplugs when I have a valid reason to. I am a musician and try to preserve my hearing, since my ears have taken some abuse in the past, leaving me with a slight case of tinnitus. At home, I use white noise to help me sleep …

I have worn contacts for years, but in the last few years I gave them up temporarily due to eye sensitivity.
When I began waering them again, I noticed that I had a hard time getting them in and out. My nails had grown longer, and I really didn’t want to …

Before I made a serious commitment to squeeze some physically-engaging activities, I used to suffer from mild constipation. The whole time, I would feel this bulky mass across my midriff, even though, I have a skinny physique. It was probably dyspepsia. My doctor also doesn’t allow me …

When I saw this product, I laughed at the name. It was in a non-flashy tube, and the name just begged you to pick it up and see what it was. It is a curl defining cream, often used to scrunch hair into attractive waves and curls. I …

If you are a longtime fan of Vitabath and have not tried this bar soap, I highly recommend giving it a try. This is a very nice product which I had never even heard of until recently. I was under the impression that Vitabath only made the liquid soaps, but …

Natrol Carb Intercept is a product that is supposed to interfere with the digestion of carbohydrates. It is supposed to help with a low carb lifestyle. It contains white kidney bean extract as it’s main ingredient.It is supposed to inhibit starches from turning into glucose and fat.
I have not …

I always liked the Crabtree and Evelyn Ginger orange scent, and when I saw this one by Borlind, I thought it might be similar. It is, but not exactly the same. The Crabtree and Evelyn is a little spicier, and stronger, but this one has a sweetness about it that …

White Rain Lavender Shampoo
Dollar General
One Dollar
I was in need of some shampoo the other week and decided to check out the Dollar General selection of shampoo. Like many Americans today I am trying to cut corners everywhere I can. I now purchase my shampoos and other toiletries at places …

I have IBS, and when I was having a phase where I was constipated, which happens occasionally, I did not want to use a strong laxative. When I have tried that in the past, it always ended up causing me to have a long bout of diarrhea rebound afterwards. …

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 love making my own bath and body products, and when I was looking for ingredients to make a facial scrub, I had a lot of options. There are plenty of natural products, and I have used just about all of them at one time or another. I decided …

Many of you may not be familiar with this medicine/vitamin because it’s manufactured in Japan and sold mostly in Chinese drugstores across the globe. While some Chinese drugstores sell products from unknown origins, you can trust Wakamoto tablets. It comes in a 5 inch tall box that’s sometimes red …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, so I normally buy either children’s pastes, which tend to have fruity flavors, or natural products that come in flavors other than mint. When I saw this toothpaste and read the description, it sounded like it had been made just …

I have always trusted the Oral B brand because I use their toothbrushes and they’ve always been very good quality and they’ve pretty much kept my teeth healthy and clean. But I was very surprised when I found out that they also made floss as well. I have used floss …

After having some dental work done, I needed a soft toothbrush to use around the very sore gums where I had several stitches. It was difficult to find a n extra soft head that was not a baby toothbrush. I used a baby toothbrush for a little while, as I …

When I first heard of this item, I was intrigued. I love fragrance and I like all my hair products to smell nice, so I wondered what this offered that I could not get from a bottle of scented hair spray or just a spritz of my cologne in my …

The Nashoba valley fitness center is a far cry from actually being a fitness center. This is yet another gym that should not be considered gym. The Nashoba valley health fitness center should not be allowed to use the title fitness center in their business name at all!
Nashoba valley …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores to shop. They always have an amazing array of classic favorites and new fragrances to choose from, and their lines include everything from body wash to shampoo, lotions, even bar soap and cologne sprays.
When I went in last …

Just lately, I have experienced itchy throat because of my cough. I always pre-empt any illness with enough preparations so that it will not get worst. So the past few days when I experienced discomfort brought by this, I immediately drink medicine but at the same time because it comes …

This body lotion is very cheap (in a good way) and does what it claims. It’s used for very dry skin plus the price can’t be beat. For under $5 this can last for a year. I bought this in the 30% bonus size which is a pretty good …

In November of 1984, I figured in an accident which left ugly thick, dark and elevated scars on the following parts of my body: left arm, left and right legs, back of my left thigh. These used to be painful and itchy but the growth is confined within …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

When my old mattress was giving out and became painful to sleep on, I was on a budget and could not afford to replace it right away, so I tried several toppers for the mattress to see if that would get me through until I could afford a new mattress.
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Recently my nine month old had woken up completely miserable. His eyes were all crusted shut and there was just a stream of mucus running from his mouth to his mouth. And later he would end up having a really bad cough from all of the mucus draining in …

Bath and Bodyworks is one of my favorite stores to shop all year round. I love their products and especially their great sales events, which happen at least twice a year. On my last trip, with gift card in hand, I bought a bottle of their …

I had my son 3 years ago and my prepregnancy weight was around 130lbs. Weighing in at 159lbs when I was 9 months pregnant, I was determined to get the weight off after I had my son. About a month after giving birth, and vigorously working out I …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

I have fibromyalgia, so I am no stranger to pain relief gels and creams. Most of them on the market fall under the category of counter-irritant pain relief. This includes all of the menthol containing rubs and gels, which use ingredients that provide a skin sensation of warmth or cold. …

This is a moderately priced, high quality product from a company I feel very good about. I first got this toner as a freebie for joining a club, and I like everything about it. Even the packaging is nice. I leave this out as part of my bathroom …

I fell in love with the foaming soaps made by companies like Bath and Body Works and Method. I saw this soap on the shelf and decided I would try the totally organic version too. This is an almond scented soap, so I thought, and I got into those after …