Thermacare heat wraps are an essential for when someone has pain in the neck, back, or menstrual area. Prior to my hysterectomy, I could not have one month go by without using these heated wraps. I purchased ones for my back at times and would turn them …

There are a few things I have tried in life that just didn’t work out for me. Someone well meaning gave me this neti pot because I complained of sinus problems. According to them, this would solve them forever.
This was my first and only neti pot, so I …

To begin with, this antibiotic is very effective. I first learned about it from my dermatologist. I went to her office to have my face checked up. After few minutes of diagnosis and a little pricking she gave me her prescription. The capsule has no other name except on …

Once in awhile I try out a product even though the skeptic alarm is going off full blast in my head. One such product was discovered in an Avon brochure, and was called Bust Sculpting cream. My skeptical mind told me that I would have heard of it …

I am a person who seems to be suffering from dry eye problems every now and then. Sitting in front of the computer only makes the situation even worst and leaves me behind with red swollen puffy eyes. So in order to combat this problem I always try experimenting …

I love pampering myself but i have never been to any health spa to have my foot or body scrubbed. I love trying out products that would make me feel comfortable and beautiful for the effects it promises on their labels. Zen Zest is a local brand, it is …

My mother have about eight or nine sisters, which means I have many aunties. I grow up with these aunties around me, so I’m quite aware of what aunties want. Apart from wanting their husbands to pay more attention to them, wanting their kids to excel in …

This is a good eye care business and they are good at getting their jobs done well and on time. I like most of the people there and have been going there for a long long time, about 17 years now. The old optometrist that used to run the …

I have used several dry shampoos in the past, and while some are ok, I was a little skeptical about trying another. I needed something for an occasion where I would need to wash or freshen up my hair but would not have access to water for a day or …

This is a simple, wonderful coconut oil soap that has been around since 1839. When I saw a bar of it for sale in a store, even though I was not familiar with the brand, I thought if they have been around that long, they must be doing something right.
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A couple of weeks ago my daughter started picking at her lips. After a while she ended up with a cold sore on her lip. This is the first cold sore she has ever had. We went to Rite Aid and asked the pharmacist what would …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

I love using natural oils on both my body and hair because of their amazing ability to seal in moisture in my skin. Although I am a major fan of Burt’s Bees products, I have to admit that it was not until fairly recently that I tried this …

I love lip balm, and it is hard for me to pass one up if it is original and unusual, and Eos lip balm is both. It comes in an interesting sphere shaped solid balm, with a twist off top. Once I actually used it, I realized it was a …

In the summer, I have stubborn oily skin. I often have outbreaks of pimples, especially if I get sweaty, or have to wear a lot of sun block in hot weather. I struggle each year with what treatments to use. It is a delicate balance—“ the wrong cleanser, moisturizer or …

There is only one insect repellent which I have been using now since 10 years and this is Insect Ecran. What I like the most about this brand is that it offers a complete range of repellents for adults, children and even clothes.
The sprays are very portable to carry …

For a lady who’s always on the road, like me, keeping fresh, clean, and hygienic is still a priority especially during long-haul trips and trips that take the entire day. But, of course, when travelling we always don’t have the luxury to freshen up in nice, comfortable rest room, …

Some years back I had suffered from some liver ailment. I had acidity, stomach problems, eye strain and outbreak of pimples one after the other. I had visited an ayurvedic practioner who had prescribed Triphala powder to me. I started taking this powder twice a day with water and …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

Honestly, I don’t know why, but this year my allergies have just gone haywire. I haven’t had bad allergies since I was about seventeen and the last time I had an asthma attack was around thirteen. I really thought I had kicked this unpleasant condition because I had suffered these …

Recently I started waxing my unwanted hair and we all know the burning sensation after stripping those hairs. Though I use towel soaked in a cold water to soothed that ached and its effective but still I want some cream that I could apply after I done waxing. A …

After using a few of the wonderful bath soaks made by Aura Cacia, and especially loving the ones with eucalyptus, I decided these folks know what they are doing—“ so when I went to replace my eucalyptus essential oil, I was delighted to find that they sold their own version. …

I stopped using Dove products a long time ago, mainly because I found their soaps really heavy and not acne-friendly back in my teenage years. Back then, I had so many different soaps, scrubs, washes, toners, creams, and lotions recommended to me, and I remember specifically one of my …

I have to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for trying out products that have cute packaging or creative (or even goofy) sounding names. This was one of those wierd spur-of-the-moment kind of purchases, when I decided to get the Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion. Immediately I thought …

I have fibromyalgia, back spasms, and occasional menstrual cramps, so I know all about needing heat! Heat is a powerful therapy, and “heat on the go” is even better. I have used the Grabbers products for hands and feet, and absolutely loved them. This is a larger pad with adhesive …

I am a person who loves to collect as many basketball sneakers as I can possibly afford so that I am always in fashion and always have a nice paid of sneakers that people will notice when I am wearing them in public. Also, I am a collector because …

I am slowly getting over a cold whcich has required me to blow my nose, literally constantly. My employer purchased angel soft tissues, so I have been using those tissues while I am work. Although it may be because they are purchased in bulk by a large company, I …

I have been experiencing severe headaches right from my teen years and always dreaded taking pain killers to help me get some relief. Due to this fact, I always tried using natural aids help me get rid of the pain. One of my favorite among them has always been …

My company is running out of medical supplies so I have to by my own set of vitamins. I have tried and used different brands but I keep coming back to RiteMed. RiteMed has a wide range of medical products. They are manufactured by United Laboratories and being distributed …

I don’t particularly like using products on my skin that contain questionable chemicals and pesticides; however as far as repelling mosquitoes goes, this is the only type of repellent that works for me. It is a going joke in my family that no one else will get a …

I am going to start off this review by saying that this product is a complete waste of money, and now I’m going to tell you why. A couple years ago, I was on the verge of becoming incredibly unhealthy. I was very overweight and just plain physically tired …

Last year was not a good year for me in terms of dental health, particularly my gums. During a routine check up my dentist was concerned about the early onset of gingivitis. She recommended that I use Colgate Periogard. According to my dentist it’s supposed to be …

had to add this machine to my weekly pampering session because it was too much of a temptation to pass up. With the built in infrared heat it was to irresistible. After a full day of standing on my feet they feel like a sack of heavy potatoes …

I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

I’m always having problems with my teeth being sensitive to hot, cold and everything in between. I have constant problems that require expensive dental visits that I can’t always afford. So I’m always looking for something to reduce the amount of dental visits I have to make and to …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years and have tried a variety of supplements to help ease the pain, along with a lot of lifestyle changes and various therapies.
One thing that I have been using ever since I heard about it in the nineties is malic acid. It is a …

As a diabetic I have to be very careful where my feet are concerned. When I developed a fungal infection on my big toenail, I took steps to treat it right away. I decided to put off the appointment to the podiatrist and see if an over …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter months and oily and acne prone in the summer. I had been fighting with a lot of pimple breakouts for a month or so before finally resorting to a “harsh chemical” to help get rid of them. This chemical is …

I purchased this chin up bar last month in the hopes of testing another chin up bar. I already had Valeo chin up bar and was satisfied with it, but this one is a bit different. Sure, it was a bit like Valeo in a way. Both are durable products …

My skin often tends to get oily around the forehead and chin areas. I need something that will help get the oil away and help keep acne from forming. I have tried several different things without much success. I decided to try Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser …

When I want to try a new essential oil, I often turn to Aura Cacia brand, as I have always been very happy with their products. I like to add essential oils to my massage oil blends, and also to bath salts and foot baths. I read about lemon eucalyptus …

Have you experienced insomnia lately? Before I was so anxious while reviewing. I do not want to accustom my body clock to stay up late because there were lots of considerations I was having. First, during my board exams week, I might not be able to sleep early. During …

My daughter had severe allergic reaction manifested as big patches of itchy reddish rashes noted all over her face and body two weeks ago. I was so afraid that it might also involve her lungs thus I decided to admit her to the hospital so that I can …

I suffer with dry eyes on and off, usually due to computer work and long nights. My eyes become irritable and painful and may even keep me awake at night with burning and foreign body sensations. I’ve been using Systane brand lubricant drops and have been very happy with …

What I appreciate uppermost with this drops, is the small individual plastic vial thingies. Each comprises just a couple of drops. It is supposed to be utilized only once and even called a »single use container«, but I regularly use one vial at least twice. It is easy to …

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 …

It happens quite frequent that contact lenses replace my prescription glasses. Not on account of my sight problems - my prescription is actually very low and almost insignificant —“ but I love colored cosmetic lenses to change radically the color of my eyes. Additionally, sometimes I fancy to wear …

In the most part of my teenage years, I have had some sort of a recurring problem with acne. I kept going to see the doctor and getting treatment in the form of a lotion as well as tablets to help fight the acne. It worked for short periods …

For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …