I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

Ever since we were kids, we only used cotton buds to clean our outer ears. We used this old-fashioned silver ear cleaner tool which is not disposable. This is so cheap that one of this comes to about US$.05, and I always a few lying around. I like it …

Dettol daily Hygenic Talc is a good talc for anyone who has a offensive body odor.It protects against germs.Once used,there is a refreshing feeling.For about 3-4 min,there will be a burning sensation.After that a cooling effect.This talc also works for prickly heat of summer.The itching …

I have fibromyalgia, and have become a connoisseur of pain treatments including topical ones. Many of them rely on a counter-irritant effect, which would be the sensation created on the skin by strong menthol products and similar mild irritants—“ they create a new sensation, and distract the nerves from …

When Imedeen Radiant Complexion was very new in the market, almost all of my friends were talking about it and were planning to try this product. I actually was also attracted to the promises of this product but I refused to give in to the lure …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

I like the Grandpa’s soaps line, and since there were a few I had a very good experience with, I decided to try out the Indian Corn soap. Being part native American myself, I could appreciate that the soap was made in honor of the maize so often associated …

Imagine you walk into your bathroom, and on the tub, waiting for you, is a cupcake. It looks real, with tall swirls of blue icing on top, and dotted with colorful sprinkles. You pick it up to find that it smells like fresh berries.
This is the scene in my …

We spent a lot of time here over the weekend while we were visiting my grandfather who has been here for seven weeks now.
This is definitely the least attractive hospital I have been to. It makes the experience of being in the hospital even worse when you are in …

Advance odomos is a mosquito repellant cream manufactured by an indian company called Balsara Home products. In India wherever you go the mosquito follows you. It is mandatory for every house to have some mosquito repellant coil or liquid. Though I use the mosquito repellant liquid and …

I went to Japan once and one thing I observe is that, all the Japan chicks seem to have perfect, flawless skin. It was amazing to stroll along the street to discover all of them look like artists. At first I thought all of them apply make …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the muscle and nerve symptoms caused by my longtime fibromyalgia. I have found that this therapy helps more than any other option. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products like oils, bath fizzies, bubble bath …

I used to live in an apartment that had tiles in the bathroom. I’d always been used to have one of those plastic bathtub surrounds, and this was the first time I had to deal with tiles and the grout in between the tiles that tend to get full …

The muscle building milkshake by SixStar was crap and it was so gross and disgusting and I am saying this right now that I am not a fan of this garbage for so many reasons and the main reason would be that this stuff did not work for me …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …

I truly believe I have a pretty rocky metabolism. I can diet and lose a lot of weight, but when it gets down to toning muscle and losing more weight, I tend to get stuck at this stalemate that has me pretty discouraged before it’s all said and …

I became concerned about the use of aluminum based deodorants when I heard all the reports about their associations with cancers and other negative effects on health from long term use on the skin. I tried a couple of brands. When I tried the first brand, I was told …

Like anyone, I sometimes experience nausea. It often happens when I have tried taking a new medicine or supplement, get too little sleep, eat something spicy, or of course get the dreaded stomach flu. A long time ago, someone told me about using ginger tea for nausea, and I found …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms and relax me so I can sleep better. I share this routine with every fibromyalgia patient I meet, because it has helped me more than any other kind of therapy in the world of medicine.
A bath night …

I saw an article in Yahoo about an endorsement of Rachel Ray for Acai Berry dietary supplement about a month ago and also considered as superfood in Oprah. Of course as one over weight woman I was amazed at what I read and rushed to a decision of buying …

I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …

I received a bottle of this product as a gift from a kind friend, when I was suffering from a particularly nasty bout of seasonal flu. She knew just what to get me to cheer me up, as I loved natural products and was very happy with the way …

I used to use this shower gel before I came across Power Stick Intensity Shower Gel for Men. Now I use that because it’s cheaper and works just as well. I will say however that the one thing this shower gel has over the Power Stick brand is that …

I received a jar of the Mill Creek “Instant Home Spa” salt scrub as a gift. I had used a few mill Creek products, but not the scrubs. This is a pretty basic formula, with an ocean type of scent, a little like the “Oceans” candles at Pier One, but …

When I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, I was given insulin as well as oral medications. The endocrinologist also told me that getting pregnant may be a little risky. He also warned me that the oral medication I am taking may have an adverse …

I am an avid user of Valeo Yoga Mat after my old yoga mat was damaged. It cost $13 online. For a low price, I think it is a great product you should use as well. It has the dimensions of 24″ width x 48″ length, and weighs not …

Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …

This kind of vitamin C tablets I believe, only comes in one flavor which is tangy orange and contains about 500mg of the vitamin C. They usually come in a package of 100 tablets but for specials and promotions, the bottle sometimes say ‘bonus’ so you actually get 120 …

Due to the recent bunion removal and joint fusion I had on my foot, I have been ordered to wear an ankle height Aircast while venturing outside of my house in order to protect my foot.
This has not been the first time that I have had to wear …

Family Practice Foot Chargers are a really neat way to easily give your sore and tired feet a lift. This dry foot massage system come in a one-size fits set of shoe pads that are connected together by a decent sized vinyl strip. The pads are atop …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

I’ve always had extremely thick, curly hair and along with it has come a dry, itchy, flaking scalp. Over the years I’ve tried just about every product out there. Even those not-so-tasteful home remedies like treating it with beer.
Someone saw Neutrogena’s T/Gel advertised in a magazine and they …

Several years ago I signed up with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss program.
I paid for the lifetime membership. This meant I could always go back for more counseling at any time, at any location.
I went in once a week, was weighed, had a counseling session that lasted about …

In the world of hair care products, there are some that are as close to 100% natural as they can be, with no chemicals of any kind, and using all natural botanical ingredients. There are also the ones that are very mainstream. Although they each have different combinations and …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I had been smoking for 47 years (about a pact a day or more). WOW could that be right? Yup, it was and then I started coughing a lot more than usual. When I went to see the Doctor for bronchitis I was told that I …

Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

I was having problems regarding my menstrual cycle. I am always in pain and it really affects my socialization. At work, whenever I have, especially on the first day, I am rather quiet. I dislike talking because I feel that the movement of my mouth adds to the pain …

One drug-free treatment that I know of is light therapy, a therapeutic method that uses photic stimulation. Though the process, tiny pulses of light are delivered to shut eyes. Some hospitals offer the service and fortunately, products are made available for us to be able to do the therapy …

Headache usually is a pain that disturbs the area of your head. There are myriad ways and reasons for the occurrence of headaches. I have faced the similar problem of headache. It cannot be ignored although it is due to stress and tension. All you need to …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

I sometimes suffer with anxiety, but not seriously enough to warrant a prescription medication. I would prefer to treat it with a combination of cognitive therapy, relaxation, and perhaps natural supplements. When a friend had a serious illness recently, I was feeling very stressed and worried. To get me through …

Have you ever been to Latitude Sportsclub in Salisbury, MA? Well, I have to say it is rather impressive.
A little costly I guess, but you should see for yourself. One-day pass is 15 $(different plans available if you want to become a member). And for that money you …

I have been taking Caltrate 600 + D plus minerals with very pleasing results. I had my gall bladder removed 12 years ago(I was 27 at the time) and ever since have had very loose stools. And these were the kind in which I was running to …

We got the Coppertone Ultra Sweatproof Sport Sunblock Stick SPF 30 in the 0.6 ounce size as a freebie when we purchased the Continuous Spray Coppertone Sport Breathable Sunscreen recently. I probably would not have tried a sport stick type applicator others, but it is handy to keep in …

Last October, I went on a weekend-long trip to Vegas to visit a friend of mine while she got married. It was a nice trip, but I have to say I wasn’t at all prepared for the flight home, which was a red-eye 11pm flight, until 5am. It would …

Several years ago, while at the dermatologist office, the dermatologist gave me a list of soaps that I could use that would be better for my skin. I have sensitive skin and deal with eczema. On that list was Cetaphil.
Cetaphil makes many different products. …

I have used Crest toothpaste for some time and I love it so I decided to try this. I just recently tried this and I love it. I used to use Listerine regularly but I love this because it’s not as strong which is certainly …