Like a lot of younger people I have made the decision to get a few body piercing. I never really had any trouble with healing until I decided to get an Industrial Piercing. For those of you who may not know, and Industrial piercing is an ear piercing that …

Every quarter, I have to have my blood glucose tested to make sure I am controlling it well, but lab fees are so expensive, and it’s a hassle to make an appointment with a doctor, pay a co-pay, then go to a lab and then wait for weeks until …

A friend of mine is my “weight loss buddy.” We are both trying to lose fifty pounds total before her wedding next year. We try to encourage each other and we try just about anything interesting to lose weight so long as it is safe.
I was a …

I remember the days when I was in middle school, and the school would send home those lovely notices that someone at the school had lice and it was recommended that parents treat their children as a preventative measure, and then my mother, in a panic, would rush to …

Since these condoms are made from a latex free material I should state, that I am not allergic to latex. There is no official indication on the box or in instructions that these are safe for people who suffer from this allergy and searching this information on the internet …

I have been using Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Carried Away Body Lotion at work as hand lotion, on a daily basis. I just have the little 2 FL OZ bottle. I prefer to use body lotion on my hands over hand cream since I don’t …

I went to Planned Parenthood for four years while I was in college. I think Planned Parenthood is such a great thing. I was a poor college student just trying to make ends meet with minimal health insurance. I went to Planned Parenthood each year for my annual pap …

Ever since I got my first set of invisalign trays, I’ve been smiling. Front teeth and all. I spent years convincing my “non-traditional” parents to give me a ride to the orthodontist, and finally, that lovely mother-o-mine made me an appointment. The orthodontist looked at my crowding front …

This anti-itch cream isn’t very effective. Although it’s designed to relieve itching caused by certain kinds of plant life, like poison ivy as well as sunburns and other sources that may cause itching, I’ve only tried the cream on insect bites, and it doesn’t work so well on insect …

This Jarrow Chromium product is made from nutritional yeast, and is organically bound. Although it is slightly more expensive than some other brands, it is still very economical and from a good and reputable company. I have been taking various brands of chromium for several years to help me with …

This is an exclusive eyewear show room belonging to the Titan Group opened in Visakhapatnam recently offering end to end eye care solutions. This is the third dimension of Titan who has been so far specializing in Watches and Jewellery. I took my wife there about a fortnight back …

The Quadikas gym is a very big gym placed in jaipur. The Jaipur is a very big city in Rajasthan in India. In jaipur my co sister stays and I had been to her house to stay for a few days. While staying in jaipur I …

I have been a believer in multi vitamins ever since seeing what a huge difference it made in how I felt. I developed fibromyalgia symptoms in my late teens, and went for several years with no clear diagnosis. In this time, I felt so exhausted that I could …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

I was somewhat disappointed with Walgreens brand of cough drops. I tried the ones that were eucalyptus flavored, but the admittedly refreshing flavoring is really irrelevant since the effectiveness of the cough drops was limited. These cough drops are designed to ease the pain of a sore throat, reduce …

I try my best to maintain healthy eating habits but busy days at work do not make it easy. With deadlines to chase and goals to meet, I end up rushing through unbalanced meals or skipping meals altogether. To make matters worse, stress combined with a fiber-deficient diet causes …

When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

Just before summer, I undertook a holistic physical exam, and one of the doctor’s significant findings was that my body was deficient of vitamin D. For an adult who lived in a tropical climate, that seemed like a joke, right? I had long banished dairy products in …

I have always have had a keen eye for the different non- medicated eye care products available in the market. The fact that I always enjoyed the healing benefits of using an eye mask, made me just go for it whenever I happened to see something —˜novel’ and …

I have been using essential oils to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia ever since I found out how much it can help to add something as simple as peppermint oil to a massage oil blend. I have a virtual arsenal of essential and carrier oils to make various recipes both for …

I had went to Rancho Springs Medical Center several times expecting to have my baby there, but each time I had went was a miss call, I was sent home because I was not contracting soon enough. I was pretty much ready to give birth so every pain I …

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals for Hindu’s and we celebrate it with plenty of lights and fireworks .It our ritual and we love celebrating it every year, so like every year we were bursting chocolate bombs and the kids were lighting sparkles. Suddenly my son burned his …

Iodoral is an Iodine supplements available from many sources on the Internet. It delivers 12.5mg of Iodine per tablet. I found this product while researching thyroid problems. My Doctors were stumped. I had all the symptoms of low thyroid function and an enlarged, nodule filled thyroid …

This soap is really quite good. It’s probably one of my all-time favorite bath products. One of the first things you notice about it is that you get a pretty big bar of soap. It lasts for quite some time, even if you bathe every day. There aren’t any …

I started taking fish oil a few years ago, to help with my cholesterol and cardiovascular health, as well as general health and reduction of inflammation. I had a hard time at first. Most of the products I tried left a horrible fishy taste or the “fish burps” which …

When I began experiencing palpitations last year, I did lots of research into different things that might be causing them, as my doctor didn’t really have an answer, other than my heart seemed just fine. It didn’t feel just fine—“ it was beating way too hard, and scaring me …

I can remember the first time I was introduced to the idea of soaking in a nice hot bath. I was about ten, and although I had used bubble baths, I was now becoming interested in the products that my grown up family members were using. My mom had …

This product saved my skin! A few years back, the skin on my chest became irritated. Small pinkish scaly blotches began appearing on it. Each day the pinkish spots would grow and grow until it covered a large portion of my chest. I became embarrassed that I rarely wore …

When I wanted to replace my old scale and get a new digital one, I referred to Consumer Reports for the best out there because I wanted one that would last for years since they could be more expensive than the non-digital scales I was used to using. …

When I was traveling with my ex partner on a business trip, I was in charge of catering a large function. With all the things I had to do in a very short period of time, by the time all the preparation work was done, I had hardly slept …

Two months ago, I decided I needed to lose weight if I wanted to be truly happy and comfortable with my body. I’m neither overweight nor obese, but there are excess pounds everywhere and I’m far from happy when I look at myself in the mirror.
The plan was …

I love to use essential oils to make aroma therapy blends for use around the house, and also for health related conditions. I have fibromyalgia, and often make oil and lotion blends using essential oils to help treat and relax my muscles. I had been using a basic pallette of …

I am a regular user of OPI nail polish, and when I saw that the same company that makes OPI also had a skin care line, I was curious. I decided to try out their caramel cream juicie lotion. I love the taste and smell of caramel, and even though …

I have used Dramamine for motions sickness in the past, and it has been a lifesaver. I decided that to save a little money, I would try out the Equate brand from Walmart. I have generally had really good experiences with their brand of health care products, so I felt …

I have come from a long history of very dry and itchy skin. I wouldn’t say it’s to the point of eczema, but it’s been borderline all my life, especially on my elbows and ankles. During the winter months, it gets especially awful, and the skin on my ankles …

I am very strict about flossing my teeth every night, but I am also lazy and prefer to use floss picks. I’ve been buying a particular brand for quite awhile, but when I last ran out, I tried Dentek’s floss picks. They boasted a fluoride coating and shred resistant …

Magnesium has been a friend to me. I use it in my bath to calm legs cramps and fibromyalgia symptoms, but I also have many reasons to take it orally as well. Most people do not get enough magnesium in their normal diet. This applies to diabetics like me …

I picked up a small package of these feminine wipes while I was out one day. I happened to have started my period while I was shopping. I had been expecting it so I had protection with me, but I wanted to freshen up a bit before the day was …

Being a fibromyalgia patient sometimes means looking for creative ways to ease your symptoms when doctors are baffled by them. I found that taking a hot bath before bed prevented the majority of night time pain and muscle cramps that I have suffered for years due to the disease. I …

The supplement folic acid is usually associated with women taking them while there are pregnant to reduce the chances of birth defects in their unborn child. I am not pregnant and I do not intend of becoming pregnant any time soon, but I started taking this supplement six …

As a diabetic,I’m always on the lookout for things that I can eat with moderate affects on my blood sugar.Like almost everyone else in the world,I like ice cream.There aren’t near as many varieties of sugar free and no sugar added ice creams as there are regular.Blue Bunny does …

At the advice of my doctor (and because of my own experience) I take a probiotic whenever I have to take a course of antibiotic drugs. In the past I have developed both yeast infections and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms from taking antibiotics, and I learned my lesson …

There are several Community Bridges facilities throughout the Phoenix area, but this particular location offers Detox, in-patient rehabilitation and out-patient counseling services.
In the heart of Mesa, I heard this facility was known for its offers of assistance to everyone, even those with the inability to pay.
The center isn’t easy …

Since I am really careful about my diet, I was surprised when I started to have frequent problems with gas, heartburn, and bloating. I was taking all kinds of antacids to get rid of the embarrassing belching and burping, but it was only making my indigestion worse. I started …

Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

I love to use massage oils to help with fibromyalgia symptoms, and I have tried many—“ sometimes even invented my own. When I used another product that contained a lot of nut oils, I was pleased with the effects on my skin, so when I saw this one, I liked …

I take my vitamins faithfully. I consider myself to be a really healthy person. I take care of my body now so it will take care of me later. I began to notice that I was starting to get …

Vicks is an ointment that is used to apply on the skin to relieve the muscles. Vicks has already been a part of our family. Each of us has a small container of Vicks in our bag. It’s not that we are addicted to Vicks but Vicks is really …

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 …

When I tried out Giovanni’s Cool Mint lemonade salt scrub, it was love at first sniff, and it turned out to be a great product. The next time I was out shopping, I took a look to see what else they had, and I was delighted to find that they …