One great way to avoid unwanted pregnancy is to simply have the female partner in a relationship take an ovulation test. These tests are now sold in most drug stores for about ten dollars, and are generally about ninety nine percent accurate in terms of predicting if a …

When I purchased this mouthwash, I chose it because it was the least expensive of all the others, plus it said it was “all natural”, and it contained baking soda. I use mouthwash just about every day, and I like to have one that will also whiten my …

I purchased this conditioner the same time I purchased Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo, after seeing the great price of it. I figured if both the shampoo and conditioner are at such a low price, I might as well purchase both to get a good value! Herbal Essences …

This is a place for you to get some advice and vaccination for your baby and small children. When my baby just born in Belgium, they called me to have a visit to our house. They are monitoring the growth and health of our kid.
And when the kid need …

I think this is the first instance in which I’ve seen a cough drop refered to as a candy. I’ve long not been a fan of cough drops because I hate the medicinal aftertaste and, sometimes, if I have the time and inclination, I’ve prefered a nice cup of …

When I saw this product I had to have it out of curiosity. I also thought it might fulfill a need for me. When I travel, I rarely bring anything but the very basic needs to save space. I never seem to have time to do my at-home …

I remember the first time I saw a commercial for Airborne and thought that it was a very good idea because the commercials and the news kept saying it was created by a school teacher who was sick of always getting sick from their students when they had a cold. …

Most people have trouble falling asleep from time to time and messes up your entire next day. My doctor recommended I begin taking a low dose of Melatonin before bed, especially if I am feeling particularly restless. This brand is from Central Market and is completely vegan and gluten …

This body scrub is incredibly affordable, and very interesting. I bought some when I saw the price compared to some other scrubs. It comes in a very large sixteen ounce bottle. The C. Booth brand has simple, plain packaging, and boasts its “naturalness.”
I would have to …

I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …

I am literally covered in mosquito bites right now. And, the sad thing is that I’ve hardly been outside longer than it takes me to walk the dogs or take the trash to the curb, or get into my car and head to work! But, the mosquitos have already …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

When I developed some weird squishy noises in my left ear when I touched it, and a slight hearing loss, everyone told me I must have a wax build up in my ear. I didn’t really want to pay for a doctor’s visit if this was something simple I could …

I love Whole Foods Market, and on one trip I decided to try out one of their own health and beauty products, the Organic Vetiver Cedar triple milled soap.
Although I use just about any kind of soap or cleanser on the market, there is something special about using …

I have always liked Suave products. While considered by many to be a “cheap” or “generic” sort of brand, I have found that the quality of their products is above and beyond many of their peers.
Suave sells products close to the mainstream market brands, and even offers some alternatives to …

Count on Vicks to come out with a baby rub! I’ve grown up using vicks products, as my mother always had jars and jars of it around the house (at least two in every bathroom), and used it on my kids. But, I’ve never been particularly okay with the …

I’ve always loved the smell of menthol, camphor and eucalyptus vapors. My parents covered me in Vicks Vaporub when I had a cold, I’ve used it in vaporizers many times for colds, and sometimes I just like the cool feeling it gave your sinuses when you sniffed the jar.
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For someone who is always on the go, a meal should find its way in a tight schedule. As we all know, food is equal to energy. But not all the food we eat go straight down into our stomach to undergo digestion, with the number of times we …

I had a wart on my finger for almost six months and could not get rid of it no matter what I tried. I went toCVS and talked to a pharmicist and he recommend Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Plantar Wart Remover. I bought the Dr Scholl’s Clear Away …

At first I was thrilled to get this because I figured it was the lazy persons answer to quick ab exercises with results. Boy was I wrong! Yes, you do get results, but there is nothing in this rocker for a lazy person.
Part of me wishes I …

I had been hearing so much in the news about red wine being good for the heart and even extending life span, I decided to add it to my antioxidant arsenal. I tried by first actually buying and trying to drink a glass at night. This didn’t last …

During rainy season, despite continuous intake of vitamins, getting sick is inevitable. Just a few drizzle and it is easy to catch rainy nose. Not just that, it my case I easily get cough and it lasts for long, I am lucky if it will just be for a …

I love trying new hand creams to see if I can find one that I like better than the one that I call my usual hand cream. My hands tend to get extremely dry in the winter months, so I need something strong enough to handle the chafing and …

I want to let you know how a very unusual product works. The product is called SinuCleanse and was created by Diane G. Heatley, M.D. She is a practicing ear, nose and throat physician who developed this product in 1997.
After suffering endlessly for 2 months and feeling wiped …

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 …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

I purchased my first Tae Bo Workout several years ago. Back then, I was out of breath during the warm up. Thankfully, I’m in better shape now and am looking forward to doing the Billy Blanks Tae Bo Abs workout I just received from an online purchase. …

Colgate Total Tartar Control Paste
Wal-Mart
$2.49
I usually buy the regular Colgate. This is the toothpaste I grew up with. My dentist has been telling me that I need to do something more about the tartar between visits. I asked for a recommendation and the hygienist recommended Colgate Total with tartar …

I spend every chance I get to go outdoors and soak up the sun by relaxing by the lake while reading a book, or by barbequing dinner for my family on the patio, or when I take a daily afternoon swim in the pool to get some aerobic exercise. …

As a kid, I was super active in sports and such, and I don’t know what exactly causes athlete’s foot, but I had it every now and then. I pretty much suffered with it because there wasn’t much in the way of over the counter medicines that would …

My mother-in-law gave me her old treadmill a while back, and it was an awful beast of a machine, where the belt would stick while you’re walking on it and you’d just about kill yourself. Plus, it was heavy as all get-out and was almost impossible to lug from …

When I younger Mentholated Limacol was more popular than it is today. My grandparents still use it till this day but I myself only use it occasionally. I just keep a bottle of this Mentholated Limacol around the house if I ever need it for any purpose.
Mentholated Limacol has …

Autumn is always the starting of the season of the year when a number of people fall sick. I was sick for 3 weeks in total. First , I had a fever, then a cold. As I do not like visiting doctors, I self-medicate myself with lots of fruit …

Who will every forget Vicks VapoRub? For decades now this brand has been trusted by many people from generation to generation. I remember how my late Dad would massage my body with Vicks vaporub whenever I have cough or colds or any painful feelings. As a child I …

There are such a wide variety of body washes on the market, it can be so confusing as it what one to buy. I know that I often find myself in front of the aisle of ages trying to decided which one looks the nicest to buy. Yet, the …

I have had mixed experiences with homeopathic products. Sometimes they work, sometimes it is highly debatable. I had some success with another Heel product, so since this throat spray was not expensive, and I needed something to help with dry mouth and throat, I gave it a shot. I was …

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 …

Whenever it’s summer, I always get rashes and prickly heat. It is so itchy and causes so much discomfort. It can be very distracting and it affects my mood all the time. I live in a tropical country so whenever it’s summer, I really always get sweaty and I …

It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …

I take a nightly hot bath to help soothe the symptoms of fibromyalgia which zap my energy during the day. This nightly therapy has made living with the condition much easier, and relieved a lot of pain and muscle spasm to help me sleep.
I also enjoy the baths …

When I started having heart palpitations a few years ago, I was terrified, because the doctor could not tell me what was causing them. I found out on my own that a diet too low in magnesium could cause these symptoms, and that many people had found relief in taking …

There was a period I my life where I was having a lot of neurological symptoms. Although numerous tests ordered by my neurologist turned up no evidence of anything, I was told that with the symptoms I described, multiple sclerosis was a possibility, even though there were no discernable results …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

Many people don’t know about Salerm 21 but I think they should. I brought it a while ago for a pretty cheap price and it had been sitting in my shower unused for I’m not sure exactly how long. I thought about using it a few times but never …

During my bulking phase, I came across a product called 4th Generation Krush Creatine. It supposedly increases the intensity of workouts by enabling you to lift more through the ATP-PC system. I was skeptical of this at first, but gave it a shot. It cost me 35 bucks, which …

I have mixed feelings about this Fisherman’s Friend product. I first tried the original Fisherman’s Friend many years ago, when my grandmother used to eat them constantly. She was a true believer in the product. I tried this variety more recently when I had a really bad cough. I …

I have been having some issues with balance which are probably nerve or fibromyalgia related. My doctors are not really sure what the cause is, but I often find myself dizzy when walking long distances. A friend recommended a product called a Power Balance bracelet and said that …

The health of my skin has always been important to me, especially since I’ve always gone to war with acne throughout my life. Even now, in my thirties, I still have the occassional, but manageable, breakout. Unfortunately, both of my teenage sons have suddenly hit puberty and are suffering …

This particular health clinic, known as Country Side Clinic and Surgery is a place which I highly recommend for those of you having small children and also elderly that want to get a check-up and also suitable for adults. The clinic is operated by Dr Zailan bin Ahmad and …

As a fibromyalgia patient, I have used just about every muscle rub product out there. Many contain the same basic ingredients, and work because of their reliance on the counter-irritant effect that menthol and similar sensation-producing substances produce. They basically stimulate the sensory nerves in the skin so that your …