One of the biggest challenges in being diabetic is keeping track of your blood sugar levels. I was given the Contour glucometer to try out by my doctor. In order to test my blood sugar levels with the new meter, I have to have specific test strips that are …

In the hottest part of summer, when I ran out of deodorant, I bought this product to see if it really was different. I had been hearing that it was amazing and fantastic and I would never want to use anything else. It was pretty expensive, but I liked Secret …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

I like many of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this on the shelf at Whole Foods, I had to give it a try. I love ginger scented products, and this has such a light, gentle fresh gingery scent.
Although twelve ounces is a relatively small bottle, it …

When I was shopping recently in a Bargain Town store, I happened to see a roll on antiperspirant/deodorant that I had never tried. It was Tussy roll on, with the red cap. I knew it had been around for years, as I had seen it on the shelves many …

I don’t even NEED any more first aid products but I’m a little addicted to purchasing them. One of the local grocery stores was having a going out of business sale a few weeks ago, and absolutely everything in the store was 75% off (what was left anyway) and …

I love my weight watcher scales, I use them everyday to weigh myself, they are really accurate.
The best thing I like about it is that it is digital it tells you exactly what weight you are for example: 58.92 kilograms. I like seeing how much weight I lose right …

About a month ago, I had a few friends coming to visit. We were going to go camping that weekend and I realized that I may have to deal with my feminine time while trying to camp and canoe. I wanted something that was going to last me for …

The truth ads are commercials that attempt to stop people from smoking that showing them for the industry treats you as a customer and how they do not care about your health and in the past have released documents that talk about harming you and how they can best …

Clear eyes is made by Prestige Brands International. Clear eyes is made to take the redness out of your eyes when you are tired and did not get a good nights sleep or when you have allergies that bother your eyes. It helps relieve dryness and itching that are …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the things I do to help deter the flare ups and symptoms is to use natural remedies. Arnica is a substance that has been used extensively in preparations to decrease the pain from bruises and muscle soreness. I have found it countless times …

A friend of mine shares an interest in natural remedies and the desire to avoid prescription drugs when possible. She was once suffering from anxiety problems because of some issues at work, and had told me she started taking a “day and night” anxiety formula that was working really well …

My daughter is breastfeeding my grandbaby and my daughter’s nipples have gotten sore and the skin has become dry and cracked from the feedings. A neighbor told me about Lansinoh HPA Brand Lanolin nipple cream to heal the skin.
One day I found her in discomfort while she was …

After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

I came across these pads a week or so after my son was born. I usually am against conventional disposable products due to their uncomfortable, nonbreathable nature, but these pads really exceeded my expectations as far as disposable products are concerned. These pads have no plastic in them to …

I am fascinated by acupuncture and acupressure theories, and I have heard some people swear that they are amazingly effective. I am always trying to lose weight, so when I saw this ring in my mother’s Dr. Leonard catalog, I wanted to give it a try. I’m not sure …

I am always on the lookout for pain relievers because I have struggled with joint pain for about 2 years. While i use over-the-counter products in a desperate situation, I generally choose to pick natural remedies, due to the fact that there are less or no side effects. I …

A few years ago my friend tried to get me to buy my husband some NONI JUICE. But at that time, it was not on the market in our area legally. You could buy it through private distributors. But I was skeptical of buying such a product not sold …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …

If you love the smell of Jasmine and Vanilla, if you love massages, and if you want to have the scent of something both tasty and wonderful in your nostrils for the rest of the day, look no further than this fantastic massage oil created by Bath and Body Works …

I was first introduced to LaCrosse brand antiperspirant roll on when my mom brought some home from a hospital stay. It came in a discreet, plain white roller bottle with aqua print that read “effective but gentle protection.” She had several so she gave one to me, and …

I have been using this product for years for myself and my family. This year I wondered if it would work against the swine flu. This past week, my son’s school got hit hard with the swine flu. My son got sick this weekend. His …

If you are looking for a great starter fitness kit to get into shape this year you may be interested in the kit I just purchased by Bell. The Bell Express 15 Fit and Slim Fitness Kit contains everything you need to get started for a good …

I have always had really bad digestion issues and have suffered from constipation. One of the digestive supplements I have been using to improve my digestive tract is the Natures Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanse. It comes in this huge 8 ounce container that has lasted me about 2 months …

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 …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

When you dye your hair and abuse certain products, like the hair dryer or the flat iron, the hair tips tend to break easily. I tried this hair mask from Schwarzkopf, as it´s created specifically as a treatment for split ends.
First of all, there are no miracle hair masks …

I grew up with a grandmother who owned 5 beauty salons. What did that do to me and my self image? Well, it made me self concious of FLAT HEAD!! My sister and I both cannot go in public with our hair flat. We have to have it “poofy.” …

I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …

All I want when I buy a mouth wash is that intense clean feeling you feel when you step foot from the dentist office after a cleaning. This sent me on a quest to try and find a mouth wash I could use that would perhaps clone that …

If you Google or browse online on the Internet about this diet pill you probably will see many comments and arguments about this product. In the beginning, I was not so sure about taking this herbal pill to lose some weights. I have no idea about which review is …

As I get older, I have begun to invest in a lot of anti-aging, or otherwise “keep healthy and youthful” types of products and health aids. One of the products I bought fairly recently (mainly in anticipation of the upcoming winter months where my skin is driest), is …

White Rain Shampoo can be purchased in Walamart and most other supermarkets across America. It can also be bought in Family Dollar Stores, and I recently bought several bottles for a very low price of just 79 cents per bottle. I have also used the White Rain Conditioner before, …

Every time I hear the word White Flower, I always associate it with fainting spells. I remember during my younger days, I always saw my neighbors and even my teachers using White Flower bottles when somebody fainted. I never tried using it during my younger years. Then a few …

Dettol antibacterial hand soap has become our family hand wash since past 2 weeks. I got attracted to the pink coloured bottle top and when I saw it was Dettol, I thought of giving it a try. The pink …

Having been disappointed with my previous blood glucose monitoring system, I am happy to have finally found a monitoring system that is just perfect for my needs. The One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System is easy to set, Code, and obtain blood samples. Plus its …

I did a comprehensive blood test last Wednesday, 13/05/2010. I usually use the services of Ketter-Thill which is the easiest and the nearest. They have several branches in the country and the Centre-Medical Walferdange Center (where I usually go for medical services)hosts one sampling room for them. The lab …

I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …

When I found a recipe for shampoo that I really liked, it required using an unscented shampoo base. I looked at sites where I normally ordered my ingredients from, like essential oils and bases, but the only shampoo bases I could find were either not of very good quality, or …

Just recently here, I went to a beauty store nearby called Ulta to spend some of my hard-earned tax return money and also see what kind of fabulous new skin products were out there in the market. Ever since I was a little girl watching my mother make herself into …

Since I do not like to use the strong mint flavors in most adult oral care products, I tend to gravitate towards fruity flavors when I can. Although most alcohol free mouthwashes are ok, and do not have the strong mint burn, sometimes I like the variety of a fruit …

I recently bought a raffle ticket at charity event to help the needy. I never win at these sorts of things but the money was going for a good cause so really never expected to hear anything. A couple weeks later I received a letter along with a package …

I first saw this product sitting in a friend’s kitchen window. I thought it was a jar of bacon grease! I was completely shocked to see my friend take some out of the jar, rub on her hands, and then ask me if I wanted to try. She must have …

I like the look that hot rollers give to my hair and the old ones that I had were no longer working like they once did. I needed to get a new set. I found a set of hot rollers at Walmart that was a smaller set than my …

Some time ago I tried 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses from Johnson & Johnson - the ones that you just throw away after 1-day wearing and take a new pair next day. I have been wearing contact lenses for 16 years already. I used to wear monthly lenses like …

When I have a cold with bad chest congestion, I usually use something like Vicks Vaporub or Mentholatum for my chest. The last time I ran out, I decided to try a natural brand that looked interesting. It was from All Terrain, and is called Breathe Better Rub. Like Vicks, …

When I complained about certain dental floss brands getting stuck in my teeth (of which some are a bit too close together) he recommended that I try Glide brand.
I bought some at the drug store and tried it that night. I was a bit surprised at the texture of …

Since I have to check my blood sugar often, and because I check other people’s as well, I go through a lot of alcohol swabs. They’re all pretty much the same, as far as ingredients go, so I wanted to find the most economical. I think I …

I’ve recently become a huge fan of Wai Lana Workouts, so I purchased the Eco Ball kit to add to my growing collection. Luckily I happened to find this Wai Lana Pilates Yoga kit at TJ Maxx at a substantial savings.
One of the best …

Being diabetic, I use a lot of the low carb Atkins products because they do not greatly affect my blood sugar. Some of their bars are great—“ others only so-so. This one is a staple in my sweet-craving arsenal, and I buy it on a regular basis. Although …