I have used the Plackers brand of flossers in the past, and did not care much for the handles. I found them too bulky. Although the floss was actually a great quality, I just never could get comfortable with the handles at all. I noticed recently that the design …

When I saw a tall, black, slightly leaning shaped bottle of Giovanni D:tox body wash in my shower, I didn’t know who had put it there. I later found out that my partner had—“ and thought it might be a good product for me. I had been complaining about the …

Friends and family know that I am addicted to bath products, and especially handmade soaps. A friend out of state found a local soap company that was woman owned and created, and she found a lovely cucumber melon bar for me. Cucumber melon is a hit and miss fragrance for …

When it comes to sanitary napkins, I like to be able to move around or sleep and be fully protected. I have tried plenty of overnight pads, and most of them are pretty decent. I recently purchased the Walgreens brand Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings. The ultra thin …

The first time I tried the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment, I had great success with it and I thought I found my new go-to product to combat acne. Unfortunately, I have not had the same success with the product since.
If you’re thinking of buying this …

This review is for a feminine protection pad that is probably the best I have ever used in my life.
I have always loved the Always brand. I like the design, quality and performance of all their products. I was a little slow to try the new Infinity pads, …

I have to admit to having this slight addiction to trying new multivitamins. It wasn’t until about two years that I actually even considered taking a daily vitamin at all, but I was feeling a reduction in my energy levels and was just sort of “out of it” most …

After having used a very expensive unscented foaming soap for the restrooms, our church cleaning lady finally wised up and switched to this great Dr. Bronner’s product. The upstairs restroom was used by both genders, and some of the older church members had skin problems or sensitive skin, so she …

I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

I’ve tried many topical products for fibromyalgia and joint pain. This product, O24 Pain neutralizer Towelettes, is a very convenient topical product to carry along with you if you take a road trip or are spending lots of time out of the house, and don’t want to carry around …

After having used my existing tooth paste for quite a long time, I decided to get myself a new one. The fact that trying out a new product which suited my needs and requirements felt quite exciting using new toothpaste according to me would help keep my oral …

At half the size of the leading anti-bacterial hand cleanser Purell, Purest at 8 FL OZ/237 ml is already a winner. It is nice to have an alternative to Purell, it not only puts pressure on the market leader to rethink its pricing, it can only make the …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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From time to time, especially in the summer, I find myself getting bouts of dry skin that nothing can seem to moisturize. I do not know if this is just a seasonal thing, or psoriasis, but I do know that as many lotions as I have tried, none seem …

I love trying out natural brands of soaps, especially when made by true soap artisans that take their craft seriously. Alpenglow is based in Alaska, and I recently discovered their site when a friend recommended one of their massage oils. While I was there, I looked into their soaps as …

I just came back from the best dental appointment ever! Dr. Lowe at Lakeside Dental in San Francisco is very professional, knowledgable, and nice when it comes to teeth cleaning and drilling. I’ve had many fears in the past about seeing a dentist. Since a kid, I’ve …

I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …

I am a diabetic and take my blood sugar several times daily. For this, I have the choice of using cotton balls with a bottle of alcohol to disinfect my fingers, or I can purchase alcohol wipes.
Both methods have pros and cons. With a bottled alcohol, there is …

AcneFree is the generic brand of ProActive cleanser for acne. I have been using AcneFree for about two years and it works great. I have tried numerous acne products in the past and nothing worked. I saw the infomercial for ProActive but did not order because …

I have had the worst sinus headaches ever lately. I have even taken decongestants and they have not helped relieve my congestion or headaches at all. Instead I ended up finding relief using the Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil. It really opened up my sinus and relieved the pressure …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

I am a bath product fanatic, and this was one of the first Lush products I ever used. The brand had been recommended by other bath fanatics. I don’t know why it took me so long to getting around to trying a few of their products, but I am …

Whenever I contract a health malady, I try to find out the root cause, while at the same time searching out a possible way to come out of the problem. One common cause I have discovered to trigger off back pain is poor posture. Crocheting, computer work, sewing, sit-up …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

I hate getting colds, and when I do get one, I tend to always look for products that say they can shorten the duration or severity. I have used zinc lozenges many times, and they do work for me—“ but the one problem I have is that they make my …

I would say that this is a very good product for those wanting to keep their hair dandruff free without getting really dry. I have used this for several years and I must admit I do try other anti dandruff products in the markets but I would say …

I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …

One of the things I learned from my mother is to make sure that my hands are always clean. I still remember when I was a child, she often scolded me because I had this habit of sucking my thumb. She said that my fingers are dirty I should …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

I’m not a fan of liniments. Liniments are messy to work with, they sting, and could smell unpleasant. Alternatively, I like Salonpas patches. But the patches are expensive to use very often. What could change my attitude towards liniments? I veered to this special …

During my diet program I use this WRP Body Shape Milk for over 6 Months and I’ve been so happy with the result. Beside, I was working so hard to lose my weight: Exercising and Consuming Healthy Food. One of them is this amazing healthy milk. WRP Body Shape. …

I can remember my mom using Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray on my cuts and scrapes as a child, and it seems I always have it in stock in my medicine cabinet these days for the times my own child comes home with a scrape or cut and …

I was realizing that I had my current toothbrush for quite some time. I don’t like using the same toothbrush for more than three months, and knew that I was past my deadline. I wanted to try something different, and ran into the Smart Sense Gem Grip Toothbrushes with …

I have found a natural throat lozenge that is everything I need it to be. Botano throat lozenges are gentle, non-menthol lozenges that you can take as often as you like for sore or dry throat. They are made from various homeopathic remedies and also use traditional Chinese medicinal …

The Go-Ped Trail Ripper 46 is a monster of a machine! This thing flies! It is extremely comfortable, and noticeably more than the other less expensive Go-Ped models, such as the Sport. If you are considering buying a Go-Ped in general, rest assured, because they are extremely reliable and …

When I came across Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat online and read all the product descriptions, I thought, well, it can’t be real. I bought a lot of yoga mats before and they all promised the same thing - comfort, durability, flexibility and all that crap. I tried a lot …

Dr. Scholl’s has been one of the trusted names in my household when it comes to feet protection and hygiene. My experience with Dr Scholl’s started way back in college. I was then really worried about corns on my feet. They were so painful that there would be …

I have really long hair, and it’s naturally straight but it’s always frizzy and tangled. One day, I saw the commercial of Mane & Tail shampoo on TV and the commercial said that the shampoo will make your hair grow longer, softer, and straighter. Being desperate, I asked my …

When I was deciding on a gym to join I went and tried out the local LA Fitness gym, which is located on the Tewkesbury Road as you drive in towards Cheltenham, it is next door to Aldi supermarket. The centre is open from six thirty in the …

This one is a real winner right here. SuperCissusRX by USP Labs is a great joint support and tendon/cartilage supplement. After playing football for four years, my knees were in pain, my lower back was killing me, and my joints felt very stiff. I then came across USP Labs …

Living in central Texas I am no stranger to bugs or bug bites, and it seems like a never ending quest to find something to relief that horrible nagging itch. So this spring I decided to buy Cortaid spray to see if it would work better than those pasty …

We are all grown up and ready for the world when we find that we still have “ACNE”. About 25% of men and about 50% women still find that they have a problem with Acne. You wonder what to do when those unsightly pimples and blackheads appear from out …

I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …

I like to use products to exfoliate my face and keep skin as fresh and young as possible for my forty one years of age. I have used a variety of methods for doing this, from loofahs and various scrubs to chemical exfoliates. Someone suggested to me that I …

On my last visit to the hairdresser, she used a nice smelling mousse product to style my hair. I asked what it was, and she showed me the can. Redken “Guts.” I thought it was an interesting name, and she told me it did really well on my hair. …

I am a person who has always been witnessing pain in my legs time and again. The pain which usually occurs in my lower legs especially calves, ankles and feet often makes me feel so uncomfortable and irritated sometimes that I find it extremely difficult to carry out my …

I noticed some stains on the back side of my front teeth that were probably due to my copious tea consumption. While I was looking in the store for some products to help whiten and remove the stain, I noticed this little product hanging on a j-hook.
It …

Recently I pulled a muscle in my neck. I tried aspirin and heat bags and ice, but nothing seemed to ease the pain until a neighbour gave me a jar of KDL Blue Ice Rub. This product worked amazingly well to get rid of the ache and pain in …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty, and it doesn’t seem to be getting and better. I have tried everything I can find, and sometimes I end up wasting a lot of money on products that don’t help. Fortunately, sometimes I come across one that …

One of the worst bubble bath products I have ever used was the Calgon Moisturizing Bubble Bath in Ocean Breeze. It has a really strong nasty scent to it that I couldn’t even describe, but kind of gave me a headache and got me sneezing a lot. The bubble …