Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …

I am the worst one for getting colds in the middle of the winter. I ran into the problem of always feeling congested. My doctor suggested that I try a steam inhaler to loosen my sinuses and get rid of some of the congestion. I began shopping around and found …

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. …

I get sever migraine headaches to the point my eyes go blurry, my head is pounding and I am vomiting continually. One of the homeopathic medicines I have been taken during a migraine headache that seems to help ease the migraine away is the Hyland’s Migraine Headache Relief Tablets. …

I love Bath & Body Works, and go there whenever I run out of a lotion or shower gel that I love, or if I am looking to buy gifts for my girlfriends, since they love the store so much and have their own favorite scents. I like …

I have a weakness for home exercise equipment, so once I stumbled upon The Firm Total Body TransFIRMation Kit at TJ Maxx; I knew I had to have it. If you have ever exercised to a firm workout DVD, you may have noticed the special hand weights …

Although I’m not very sure what Rosacea is technically, I do know that this works great on irritated skin. It contains Vitamin E and the liquid from the tube is green which helps balance the redness.
I used this many times when facing acne problems. For those flare ups, …

Getting contact lenses is the best decision that I have ever made. The first brand that I was introduced to is Acuvue Clear. It is cheaper than most contact lenses. I have seen the commercial on TV and the product seems like a wonderful product on TV. It claims …

Mouth ulcers are literally a big pain in the mouth ;)
While everyone speculates why people are suffering from these mouth ulcers I am more interested in solutions. In general I would prefer the cause over the solution but in this case I’ve tried so many of the suggested things …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …

Now that I am not young anymore, I have been dealing with calloused and cracked feet. I would get some pretty good cracks on my feet that would really hurt. I was clueless when it came to foot care. I asked my doctor and she recommended …

More than a year ago, I was invited by a friend to join the Yoga classes offered by the BodyMind WellBeing Yoga Studio. Because I love Yoga, I did not have any second thoughts about joining.
My first Yoga class was very cool! The instructor is so approachable, and the …

Unfortunately, I am one of those women who suffers from excess body hair. I hate having to shave on a regular basis, but the worst part about it is dealing razor bumps and cheap shaving products. I have purchased a variety of shaving creams in the past- …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

With a hectic schedule and a ton of responsibilities on my shoulder, I sometimes feel quite stressed and dejected. This condition quite often makes me feel angry and then indirectly hurting the feelings of my loved ones. Thus, to help me release stress in a positive manner, my mother …

Enervon C claims to give more energy and happiness to customers. And it does just that. When the first case of AH1N1 was diagnosed in the Philippines, I was scared that it would someday be a victim of this deadly virus. Thus, my first response is to find a …

My mom has used this product for years, and when we went away on a trip and I forgot my deodorant, I used hers for almost two weeks. I’ve long been a fan of Secret, but I normally use the invisible solids that they offer. They last longer, …

I sometimes make my own soaps as a hobby, and I order most of my supplies from Brambleberry. They are affordable, have great customer service and high quality products. When I had a few problems with a goat milk base soap “sweating” I decided to try out this base, which …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

When I was in the UK last year, I decided to take a ferry. There was one problem—“ I get a bit seasick on ferries, and I had not brought my Dramamine with me. I had not even thought about the possibility I would be needing it on this …

I get stuffy nose and watery eyes around this time of year. My nose is actually very sensitive. I also tend to sneeze quite a bit when outdoors. I bought a pack of the Reactine Allergy + Sinus relief tablets. I got the 30 pack for $25 or so. …

Conzace was the supplement prescribed to me by my doctor in the midst of coping a very bad cough. Not too eager to get started, I asked around. What’s so special about this supplement? I got the impression that many medical professionals were in favor of …

I bought my Gold Bond Triple Action Medicated Foot Powder from Amazon but I have no idea where else you would get it from in the UK as I have never noticed it in a store. I paid about £5.00 for a 118ml tub of this powder which …

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 was having trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome due to some serious over-typing and repetitive injury, and used several different night splints and braces to keep my hand still while I slept. One of them was made by Imak, which I bought after the first one I had started …

I adore Richard Simmons and his craziness. I think he is one of the most motivational weight loss gurus out there. My mom recently went to Salvation Army and purchased this video for me. I love it ! It has some GREAT tunes and he does easy steps. It’s …

Bugslock is a mosquito repellent that is DEET-free and non-toxic. Having blood that mosquitoes seem to find appealing, I was willing to try the product and found that it worked quite well.
As I always want to maintain mark-free skin, I have been using various mosquito repellent products over the …

Green Cross Ethyl Alcohol is a 70% Solution Antiseptic and Disinfectant alcohol with moisturizer. What attracted me to buying this alcohol is that it has a moisturizer. I know that with my role as a mom, I should also be protected from germs and infections to avoid passing …

I was a patient of Dorothy Tucker in Dr. Paul Gee’s office (also called Dottie), who is a nurse practitioner here in Tucson, for two years. I left about two years ago due to insurance and billing issues with the office she was working out of at the time. …

BarleyLife, as it is called now, is made from the dried juices of young barley plants. Back before the name change, when BarleyLife was called Barleygreen, I took it and noticed how much energy it gave me. It was instrumental in helping me to heal from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. …

I love to try out new natural products and especially when they have unusual scents and ingredients. This one has the smell of cinnamon, cloves, and bergamot—“ giving it a very unique blend. The tiny exfoliate granules in this product are very soft and gentle. They are barely …

I only get curious that is why I bought Secret Clinical Strength Waterproof. Actually deodorant from Secret makes my underarms get darker but still I tried it because I want to know how this waterproof works. I want to know the meaning of waterproof with this one is. I …

Growing up in East Tennessee there are a few thing’s I hold dear and the YMCA is one of them. As a Child I learned to swim at the Y and eventually swam for the swim team and learned what it was to win and loose. Sometimes loosing …

Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Shampoo One
Paul Mitchell has one of my favorite hair care product lines. I have used several of the Freeze and Shine products available including Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Shampoo One. I purchased the shampoo at the salon where I get my hair cut. …

I’ve been trying out various eye treatments to find the right one for me and my slightly puffy, tired eyes. After several creams turned out to be way too heavy and some even created pimples, I thought a gel formula might be a better option. This gel formula …

I would like to recommend Sensodyne toothpaste to people who are suffering from sharp pain otherwise called sensitivity in teeth. I am often stuck with a sharp pain in my teeth especially after eating sweets or drinking something cold. I have the habit of brushing my teeth twice a …

Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

The Weslo Candence C32 treadmill is a great piece of machinery. The treadmill has many different speeds to choose from. I think this is a good choice for the young or the elderly. The reason I think that is because of the variable speeds. You can take it easy …

I don’t have kids but I often use wet wipes around the house for things like my computer keyboard, and of course when various neices and nephews come to visit! I also take them with me on picnics.
Usually I buy the Life brand unscented wipes. This time I bought …

I have used Dramamine in the past for motion sickness, with good results—“ but when I was due for a boating excursion which was likely to provoke motion sickness, I happened to be on an antibiotic with which I was not supposed to take with the Dramamine. This created …

I had a problem awhile back with hair spray. It was making my head itch. I did not realize that it was actually a combination of hair spray with a particular conditioner I was using that was causing the problem, and it took me a long time to figure this …

I tried Aussie Ausome Volume Shampoo after my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of it. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try it since it was free for me. Even though I didn’t buy the Aussie Shampoo, it can be purchased at Walmart for $5.97 for a 33.8 oz. …

I love, love, love the Twilight Woods scent from Bath and Body Works. I have the anti-bacterial liquid hand soap. I purchased it just before Christmas this past year and am planning on buying the entire Twilight Woods fragrance line now. I didn’t bother to smell …

I normally use a permanent hair color. The last time I waited a little too long before coloring, I thought I would take a risk and try a semi-permanent. I kept hearing such good things about Garnier hair color, and had used some of their other hair care products with …

Bowflex has varieties to offer in relation to gym and workout at home and I trust the name absolutely. Just because of the high cost and scarcity of space, I always used to postpone having a gym at home but in my new apartment I have lot of space …

I just bought a portable FIR sauna blanket made in china. The price is very affordable and unlike a room sauna, you were lying on the bed or a couch while you are using it. It’s very comfortable and easy to operate. FIR or Far Infrared Ray sauna …

I am a total clutz, I’ll admit. I could walk in a straight line on a flat surface and still manage to trip over my own two feet. My husband jokes he needs to take out massive insurance on me before I suddenly manage to seriously injure myself. Although, …

I take a nightly hot bath to help me combat the effects of fibromyalgia. The pain and muscle spasms reacts very favorably to warm water, and also the effects of mineral salts that I often add to the bath. This therapy has kept me active and living normally for several …

I always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …