I have fibromyalgia, and I have used many over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and creams. One of my symptoms associated with the illness are parasthesias, which are abnormal sensations like tingling, pinging, burning, cold or tickling on the skin that are caused by faulty nerve signals. Capsaicin is …

The hot humid climate during the summers often left my skin feeling sticky due to excessive perspiration. The fact that wiping my face only helped me relieved of my discomfort temporarily, this problem often left me feeling quite irritated. This is when one of my friends suggested that I …

I am a regular user of children’s toothpastes because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors of most of the adult ones. I’ve developed an interest in all of the gentle natural brands that are offered as well, since their flavors tend to be mild, and they …

I had heard about Budokon from the news and magazines and thought that I would give it a try. Budokon combines martial arts and yoga into one intense workout. In this tape, for the first few minutes, you warm up, then spend about 20-25 minutes doing yoga, then spend …

This has to be the cheapest dental floss I’ve ever purchased. For only $0.79 + tax for 55 YDS (50m) at your local Target store you can’t go wrong. It comes in two versions–mint and regular. Both are waxed for easy insertion between teeth. I prefer to use the …

When I am not writing, I am often cooking. As an at home caretaker, I prepare all the special meals for myself and my mother, who is on a dialysis renal diabetic diet. Hers is quite a complicated one, and I often prepare my own meals separately. In other words, …

I have loved Crabtree and Evelyn products ever since I was introduced to them through a little gift store on the NJ shore which sold their lines. Since I have moved away from there, there are very few local stores that carry the full line of products, so when …

In the winter I got a terrible cold which ended up becoming a nasty ear infection. Treating it with antibiotics cured it, but one of my ears has never quite been the same since. After my recovery, I suffered several small relapses, which required a visit to an …

When you have spent as many years on secondary education in college as I have you see a lot of dirty things and you also do a lot of dirty things because you are short on both time and money. I can’t tell you how many times I have …

This toothpaste is a little more expensive than other brands, but there’s an explanation to that. This product is sold in pharmacies, and it’s specifically created to take good care of the gums.
I had some health problems in my mouth in the past, and when I asked my dentist …

I love cherry scent. This is one of the reason why I bought this for my daughter. The fact that it is from Loreal is also interesting. At the back of the product you will see it says this is gentle, detangling and tear free. It also claims to …

I am always in the mood for a good bargain. I usually shop at walgreens because it is one of my favorite stores that has great deals available. I have tried this product and find that it works just as great as the name brand but the price is …

I got tired of using Off repellent whenever I went outside, because it left a sticky filmy feel and I always had to shower it off later. I had tried Skin so Soft by Avon, and while it worked a little, again, it was an oily film. I …

I like to brush my teeth twice a day with Pearl Drops Triple Action Whitening toothpaste. This product can stand alone as a tooth whitener or it can be used in combination with other tooth whitening products for maximum results.
My teeth are normally stained and dull looking when …

I recently tried out the Ab Coaster Cardio Conditioning Workout to see if the system improves at all. In general, I have been a little disappointed by the limited nature of the Ab Coaster, as well as their Core Express workouts lack of actual Ab Coaster use. …

I’ve been dreaming of owning an easy chair but a better blessing came to me. It is not just an easy chair but a massage chair at very, very low price that I got. My friend had not choice but to sold this because her whole family is …

In May 2006 I bought a baby myna as pet bird and I often let it play out of cage. When the myna felt hungry it would fly to me and twitter loudly and it often stood on my shoulders or even head. Someday it flied away and returned …

I have been using this product since I was a baby and up until now that I am 24. Everyone I know has either used or still using it as a foundation before applying make up.
When i was young, this product only comes in one variant which is …

A lot of different skin care products used to treat acne and blemishes don’t always work real well on my skin. I have sensitive skin and I have to be careful about the kind of products I use and usually benzoyl peroxide is one of the things I can’t …

As part of my Christmas present my boyfriend got me an introductory treatment at Olo Acupuncture. I have always been curious about this technique but was also understandably scared and needed that little push to actually go and do it. Olo was the ideal place to try this out …

This product is good for chocolate lover that don’t want to get fat because of eating too much chocolate. Attune Chocolate Bar can be a substitution of other chocolate bars that you like to eat which has high calorie inside.
This chocolate bar from Attune don’t have too much calorie …

When I discovered that I was grinding my teeth in the middle of the night, I knew that I had to do something to stop it. I wasn’t sure what, but I asked the next time that I went to the dentist. The dentist told me that I had …

The purchase of this product was a complete splurge for me. At the time, I had noticed that the area around my eyes had become darkened and puffy due to lack of sleep. I had tried several home remedies including applying cucumbers to the area without having any …

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 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 …

The Zon Ball is a semi-soft, rubbery silicone ball made to use for exercising your hands. I received one from a fellow musician and music teacher who said he gave them to his students to use when they were having hand pain. I have fibromyalgia, and some mild nerve symptoms …

I tried taking Fitrum last year when I noticed that I’m gaining weight. I decided to try it because my job doesn’t allow me to move that much or get some exercise. During my days off from work, I’d just stay home and watch movies. I don’t have a …

I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

I have been buying all sorts of oral care products lately as I have vowed to reach new heights in dental hygiene. I think this is because I am getting to the age where the signs of time, sugary drinks and smoking are showing up on my teeth …

I tried this mask when I was having a particularly bad acne episode in the summer heat. There were at least ten pimples on my face and more on my neck and back. My normally combination skin had gone haywire due to a new medication I was taking, and the …

I turned forty a couple of years ago and since then I have noticed every little line and wrinkle on my face. Some friends share my obsession, and understand totally. One such friend showed up on my doorstep one day with a little pump bottle—“ of King Bio Anti Aging …

Because I live a very active lifestyle, I know the importance of wearing sunscreen and other skin protectors. Lately it has been extremely hot where I live and I ended up becoming very sun burned after a recent fishing trip despite the fact that I was wearing sunscreen. …

When my Italian born friend selected a birthday gift for me, it was one that she knew I would appreciate. She had ordered this cream, which is imported from Italy. We had already discussed the fact that I had developed an addiction to Italian honey a few years ago, but …

I burned my hand from using a curling iron while styling my hair earlier during the week, and I did not want to incur any noticeable scaring, so I went to Wal-mart and purchased Cococare Cocoa Butter Cream the yellow one that claims to be the super rich formula. …

One morning, I woke to find a finger was behaving very oddly. When I bent it, there was a popping sensation, and slight pain. Alarmed, as I am a musician and my hands are crucial to my art, I went to the doctor right away. He diagnosed my …

I believe in the benefits of health.That is why today I decided to write about some of the products I use.As you have seen from title,the first one is called Biofarm Calcium and Magnesium.I use for some months now,along side Omega-3 Salmon,of which I wrote about some time ago.The …

I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

I never actually bought this product myself—“ but I used it for over two weeks while visiting a relative. She insisted I try it. I understand it is quite expensive. On the natural versus chemical scale, it rates in the middle, but it does have quite a …

I came home one day to find a very odd looking s-shaped plastic “thing” lying on my bed. My partner had bought it for me, but would not tell me what it was, and was obviously having a great deal of fun watching me try to guess. It …

Although my skin is normally very dry, I do notice that it becomes more oily during the summertime. I recently ran out of my usual and somewhat pricey daily moisturizer and I decided that I wanted to try something new. The main thing that I was looking …

Hello friends how many of u are having the problems such as sun burn or irritation to the skin due to sun or any kind of such problems. If u people are suffering from such problems then I have a wonderful remedy, which is not only safe to …

White Rain Lavender Shampoo
Dollar General
One Dollar
I was in need of some shampoo the other week and decided to check out the Dollar General selection of shampoo. Like many Americans today I am trying to cut corners everywhere I can. I now purchase my shampoos and other toiletries at places …

I am a regular user of massage oils. My partner and I give each other regular massages because I have fibromyalgia and it helps my symptoms. My partner has everyday aches and pains, and I am a nice partner so I reciprocate. Everyone can benefit from a good massage.
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A few weeks back, I noticed that there was a slight pain in my hand and my fingers which made me feel rather uncomfortable to do any kind of work with my hands. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary condition and tried treating it with pain …

I seem to always suffer from chapped, dry lips. None of my other lip balms in my collection seem to cut it for that extra amount of moisture, except for this.
Vaseline Lip Therapy is just that. It’s Vaseline that heals your lips. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, …

Knowing that I adore sea salts and other mineral bath preparations, a friend sent me a product that I found was one of the most unusual baths I have ever taken. I like to use the mineral salts for their effects on my fibromyalgia symptoms. They really help to relieve …

Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …

I have used several products to treat my old, deep, white stretch marks on my breasts, butt, and hips, but I never stuck with them or had the patience to apply them multiple times a day. Plus, the cost was prohibitive on the more effective-seeming stretch mark products …