I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

As a mother of two type 1 diabetic children I know how costly supplies can be for diabetics. We have never been able to buy insurance (we were self-employed)for our children, so finding the best prices of what we needed for them was always a concern. Our …

When I saw this product, I had great plans for it. I thought it would be a perfect alternative to regular body oils, which are drippy, greasy and messy. A gel formula seemed like it would be light, absorb easily, and be a convenient alternative. I thought since it …

I have had days when I felt like I could just sit down and cry because I was just so tired. Fibromyalgia will do that. I don’t like energy drinks that are full of caffeine. I drink enough of that in tea anyway, and they tend to make my …

Metabolism or the lack in the ability to have a good metabolism has always been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember. I have some other health issues to contend with on a regular basis as well which means that I’m always somehow feeling a …

I ran out of facial tissues at work last week and decided to pick up a new box on my way to work this morning. I hate spending too much on something like that (because I’m always afraid people will steal them) so I ended up buying the cheapest …

When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

I have used this product for a long time and I don’t see any changes in my skin, sometimes I see it like it’s glowing but it may be just my imagination.
This product is recommended for many doctors but I don’t recommend it.
Its active ingredient is glutathione that is …

I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …

I had been suffering from a nasty cold that gave me sinus headaches, body chills, and nasty congestion. The only thing that seemed to help relieve my cold symptoms was the Kiss My Face Shower Gel & Foaming Bath for Cold & Flu.
This organic foaming bath had natural …

I bought this item when I began really missing the hot tub which was installed in a home I lived in a few years ago. It was so nice for my fibromyalgia and stiff joints.
I really wanted this to provide the same sort of relaxing experience but it …

Since I like to keep my first aid kits fully stocked with anything I might need, I buy skin closures as well. The ones I like to use more than others is the 3M Steri-Strip Elastic Skin Closures. It’s a product that doesn’t get too much use …

I occasionally get cold sores, and when one popped up unexpectedly while I was away from town, I had not brought anything to treat it with other than lip balm, which does little. I was going home the next day, and I knew I had some expensive medicine that worked …

I like to use insoles in my summer shoes to keep them from slipping. Most sandals and dress shoes I wear in bare feet, and sometimes it can get a bit slippery if my feet sweat, making the shoes uncomfortable. When I was out shopping, I happened to see …

Attention: this review is about the periods and is meant for the girls only. Tracking your period is really important. I think every girl nowadays knows that. There are multiple reasons behind that, but I’m not gonna go into much details since I’m sure every woman already knows them. I’m …

Being a child who was very apt to catch any cold or flu that came her way, and suffered from several different allergies on top of all that, my mother was always worrying about my health. Some time, later on in my childhood, she discovered Lysol’s disinfectant spray and …

I always keep plenty of lip balm on hand. I treat my lips all year round to keep them soft, especially in the winter when they have a tendency to get dried out from the weather and indoor heating. I have used a few of the Queen Helene products and …

I received this set as a gift, and it was one of my very favorite birthday presents! I was not very familiar with most of Philosophy’s scents, and I was not expecting something so unique. This is a hand lotion and wash set, which comes in a beautiful silver metal …

I choose to buy Kroger tooth brush only because it was the cheapest one in the rack when I was looking for a tooth brush on the racks of Ralphs. Priced at one dollar, the deal was unbeatable. Also the tooth brush was going very fast because the rack …

I was too busy in the last few months with some tedious work last left me really strained and tired. My blood pressure also went up considerably that I came to know by checking with my personal BP monitor. To relieve of the tension and lower the BP, I …

Xylitol is like ordinary sugar granules, except that it does not contain sugar, and it comes from the bark of birch trees. This substance has a long history, in the last World War, it saved the people of Finland from dying from starvation. This was about the …

I bought the ‘Satori Symphony CD Player “Massage-to-Music” Lounger’ as I needed one and Sensa Symphony is the best and most advanced one as far as I know there is no competitor for it. The chair has immense features and it seems very difficult to give you the detail. …

I bought the Nadinola Extra Strength Fade Cream at my local beauty supply store in New York City for about $6.00. I read a lot of reviews about it so I decided to try it out myself. I read the ingredients and it had 3% Hydroquinone and 2% Octisalate. …

Because of the arthritis in my hands and my frequent back aches, I use a lot of heat to help relax away aches and pains. I have a heating pad which works great if I can stay in one place, but with a full time job and kids, staying …

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. …

In my family, right now, a relative has been hospitalized for diverticulitis, and is in acute pain. It is important to know the symptoms and what to NOT accept as a diagnosis! My relative had severe abdominal pain and back pain, but, a full time job, and it was …

Ferrol Compound is a vitamin supplement or compound; as the bottle says, that is mainly found in the Caribbean. It is a nice tonic to take and I used to take it when I was younger.
This tonic comes in a liquid form only but does not contain as much …

I originally bought these elbow wrap for my husband who is working on the computer all day long. His right elbow was grazed from too much scraping on the desk when he is typing. He used it only once as he said it was too cumbersome to have something …

This is made in Germany. It contains eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, and rosemary oil. It’s a soothing ointment that helps babies calm down and relax. It comes in a small dark blue, flat oval shaped bottle that’s about 1.76 oz. The bottle is small and light so it is …

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is a very good product if you have ever had any kind of burn. It is usually used for when you have a sun burn or if you need relief from the affects of the sun, but it can be used for many other …

I have been a fan of Earth Therapeutics ever since using their tea tree foot products. I am diabetic, and I try to take good care of my feet. Any callouses or dry, flaking skin could end up cracking and then I could get an infection—“ for a diabetic …

I was one of those girls who longed for fairer skin. So curiosity got the best of me and I researched about different glutathione brands. I ended up buying Kyusoku Bihaku since I was swayed by the good reviews in an online forum.. Back then, the product was priced …

I’m not sure if I already wrote a review on this video, but I LOVE it. It is one of the best Richard Simmons videos out there. The aerobics is low impact but for someone like me who has a hard time moving it’s a great workout. I love …

I am an occasional smoker that realized my addiction to cigarettes was forming and, knowing the dangers of smoking, decided to feed my addiction via electronic cigarettes.
Not knowing where to begin, I went to my local Smoke Shop to ask for their opinion; I tried multiple disposable cigarettes …

You may laugh but one of my favorite gummy supplements to take is L’il Critters Omega -3 Gummy Fish Supplements. Yes, they are meant for little ones, but I only weigh 100 pounds so these supplements are excellent for me to take and contain just the right of omega …

Most of you have probably never even heard of this product. If you’re like me, you were completely oblivious that it existed until it became a necessity in your life because of a single unanticipated condition: the dreaded toenail fungus scenario. Not a pleasant scenario, but when …

I have, for about the past eighteen months, had recurring problems with my lower back. In fact, I was recently in my doctors office and left more frustrated and in more pain than when I’d gone in. My doctor suggested physical therapy, but when I told her that I …

My son is a Medical Assistant at our Community Clinic. Last night, he was explaining to me that a new lethal drug has hit the United States, and is showing up, mainly, in Junior High Schools! I want to write about this, so that parents and guardians can be …

I love to use mineral salts and bath products for my nightly hot bath routine, which I perform not only to relax and sleep better, but also to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as cramps and muscular pain. The minerals help to balance the magnesium and potassium in the …

Back in my college days, I tried using Eye Mo Eye Drops. I used it when my eyes were irritated and needed some lubrication. Anyway, this eye drops is available in 15 ml which I guess cost more than PhP100 (Philippine Peso) at that time or more than two …

I am far too cheap to spend much money on things like tissues, or Kleenexes as everyone calls them. I buy the cheapest product I can find. I saw advertisements for Puffs, which carries tissues that are softer and have moisturizers, and I told myself I would never buy …

When we began to notice that our tap water was developing an odd smell, we found out that it was because of the chlorine content. I found it quite unpleasant, and started using bottled water exclusively. I could also smell it when I ran a bath. I take a nightly …

Plidenta toothpaste is another product from Saponija and although I usually like most of the products of this firm I can’t say that I like this tooth past. My boyfriend’s mother always buys this toothpaste and each time I go spend the night in his house I take my …

I had a little cold recently that was not too bad in itself and only lasted a day or two, but it left me with a lot of phlegm on my chest that I have just not been able to shift. I have been waking up in the …

I usually keep some sort of antibiotic ointment in my house at any given time, because either myself or my husband is banging in to something and ending up with a cut somewhere on our body. It’s usually me, much to my chagrin. So, ointments and bandages are never …

Being breakout prone, I’ve NEVER in my life considered putting oil on my face. I had been following the Acne.org regimen, and experiencing a lot of dryness due to the high amounts of benzoyl peroxide you use on it. I was reading about his Jojoba Oil, so I decided …

I’m proud to say that Hapee Toothpaste is made locally in my country. It is owned by Lamoiyan Corporation. Its quality can rival those of the leading brands in the market. It is highly approved by the Philippine Dental Association. The price is also very cheap compared to some …

When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …

I love handmade, natural soaps. When I find a company that makes them, I love to try at least one or two of their soaps. When I found out about the Blue Ridge Soap Shed, I went and read all of the information on their products and I …

After being dissatisfied with a bath bubble mat that was meant to mimic a hot tub, I decided to buy this bath massage pillow instead. The massage is only concentrated on the neck and upper back, but it was not loud like the bubble jet mat and was much easier …