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 haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

I have several children, and I have used the Weight Watchers Point System for nursing moms twice; I am currently using the system right now and have been doing this successfully for one month. There really is no better diet for nursing moms than the Weight Watchers Points. …

I recently purchased Ultra Strength Bengay. If you don’t know, it’s a pain relief cream. I purchased it because I get very sore easily from working out and I have been working out a lot lately. Backaches and leg soreness have really been bothering me so I picked this …

One important part of my beauty regimen is to cleanse my face before and after going to sleep. I’ve had my own fair share of experiences when it comes to using different kinds of facial cleansers. Most of the products I’ve used in the past were expensive …

Qivana Qore Probiotic Supplement is a great product. It is a tiny little round pill you take once daily. Probiotics have been scientifically researched the world over and have been proven to play a vital role in maintaining the best possible health. Certain bacteria strains are …

Dabour is the name of the company, which produces many kind of herbal products and the medicines. The Dabour Hajmola is the name of the small chewing tablets, which are actually taken for good digestion after having the heavy food. These chewing tablets are very safe as …

Sometimes I need a little boost of energy. I have fibromylagia and other conditions which can leave me feeling a bit challenged some days. I have used several methods for getting it—“ ranging from energy drinks to B-12 wafers to various herbs. When I started a walking plan for …

I have a love of body washes, and I tend to try most of the new ones that come out on the market. I have not had a lot of experience with the Tone brand, but when I saw that they made a blueberry scented wash, I was definitely interested. …

I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …

I haven’t used a soap bar in the longest, because I remember reading an article in a magazine about how soap dries itself, and means that it can dry out the skin badly too. Also, it can leave residue on your skin without you even knowing! So I’ve been …

When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

I took my four year old son into Kool Smiles in Fort Wayne, IN, today. It’s located in Quimby Village, towards Waynedale. He’s been in there before, and today I took him in because one of his front teeth looked discolored. We found out its nerve …

I recently started using pore clearing strips again for my nose. I used them in the 90’s when they first became popular, and recently bought some of the old Biore strips that I used to use back then. When I ran out, I went to order more, but …

Frankly, I am not used to use mouthwash after brushing. But when I tried using the Oral-B Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, it is indeed brushing is not enough. I first bought the Oral B mouthwash two years ago. There are still times that I skip using mouthwash but when I …

Two years ago when Scope came out with their tangerine mouthwash I was able to use it at a friends house and I loved it. The reason for this is because it is very light in the alcohol which got rid of the main problem that I had with …

Office works is never stressful and you even bring the stress at home. I am guilty of that! Stress affects my performance in the office and affects me as a mom or as a wife. I leads to mood swings or noisy brain that I don’t understand what’s going …

This brand of bath salts was created by a New York City based shiatsu practitioner, and because I use my nightly hot bath therapy as a way to combat painful fibromyalgia symptoms, the idea that they were crafted by someone who was an expert in this field was fascinating to …

When I had surgery to remove two wisdom teeth that were impacted, it was unfortunately unavoidable that they did some serious damage to my inferior alveolar nerve on the right side, leaving me with parasthesias for months and no feeling at all for several weeks in my lower lip and …

When I decided to tweak my vitamin routine, I ended up going with a multi that did not quite have all the vitamin C that I wanted. I decided to buy a less potent C supplement separately, and that is how I found this wonderful excuse to eat candy… I …

Seventh Generation is a brand I have seen around for a long time. They make many different products, including cleansers and eco-friendlier paper products. I decided one day to try their hand soap for the kitchen.
I bought the fresh citrus variety, which is a fragrance blend of orange, …

I take a bath every night to relax and help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The warm water, with a combination of various therapeutic bath salts, bubble bath, or oils, alleviates most of the pain and cramping that I have dealt with off and on for decades—“ and it works …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …

I was a member of Bally total fitness for a period of about three years. I picked up the membership card the other day I it showed member since 8/26/99 and I decided to write a short review about my experience with the facility.
Normally I jog or play soccer …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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All my life I’ve dealt with mean nasty cankers that seem to take forever to heal. Eating or drinking anything became painful. I had had enough. I went out and got Kanka by Blister. It comes in an 0.33 fl oz glass bottle with a blue cap. Be warned …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

As the name suggests, Myra E is a brand of Vitamin E capsules sold here in the Philippines. The softgel capsule is small enough to swallow. I take this for my skin to look better. I have a mild eczema and occasional breakouts which makes me very insecure about …

This is the best thermometer ever! We have two young children, 2 and 6 months, and seem to be using it very often. We bought it after we couldn’t get an accurate armpit or ear reading. Two wiggly kids and two stressed out parents needed a …

I have never been a big user of “night creams” because they tended to be very heavy. I have combination skin and using a heavy moisturizer overnight has been known to results in starting my day with big, nasty pimples. Although younger skin is a wonderful thing, puberty-style acne …

I bought Softsoap Pomegranate & Mango Moisturizing body Wash along with another scent in one shopping trip after having come across it at the store (and having already been a fan of their hand soap). I really liked the scent and found it deliciously fruity, smelling really tropical …

I bought Alba Cocoa Butter hand and body lotion while in the middle of my exploration of different cocoa butters. I love the Alba brand, so I was pretty excited to try their cocoa butter. This product came in a bottle with the brand’s typical design: that …

Beauty products that really helped in enhancing my beauty have always been my favorite fashion accessories. I would just love to buy those products which I thought would help me look naturally beautiful. I have been always been fascinated by lip care products and have a few in my …

Being diabetic means you are familiar enough with little individually wrapped alcohol pads that you use when taking your blood sugar. Personally, I find them a bit of a pain. At first I liked them, but later all the tearing open little packets and the buildup of trash got …

I purchased the 30-day program pack via amazon for $44.99. I was skeptical, yes, but still excited nonetheless.
TeaMi lives up to its claims: it “boosts your energy” and really does “helps metabolize more quickly” throughout the day. In addition to that, it supresses cravings and stomach bloat. I enjoy …

The doctors told me I needed more calcium in my diet, but a lot of calcium supplements seem to upset my stomach and were hard to swallow because of them being to large in size. However, I recently found the Nutrition Now Calcium Adult Gummy Vitamins and have taken …

My acne prone skin had always been a great cause of concern. Initially I would have acne especially on the —˜T’ zone on my face, but with regular care and treatment —“ I had quiet successfully managed to keep the eruptions at bay. But a few days back when …

The Moove is the name of the gel, which is used by many people all over India. The Moove gel is the favourite of most of the Indian housewives for their common problem that is back pain, joint pain or sprain in the neck etc. The Moove …

One of the greatest problems I experience during the winters is dry chapped lips. The fact that the cold winds outside often make my lips dry, smiling or even opening my mouth to eat became a matter of concern. This situation made me feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy …

While perusing around the internet and trying to come up with some neat ideas for holiday gifts this year, I ran into a rather crafty product made by Garmin. It is called The GPS Forerunner 301. This great little black wrist attachment does not come cheap. …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

I take a nightly bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been using a lot of bath bombs over the winter months, and there was one Lush bath bomb that I had left that I almost forgot I had. Since it was a lavender based scent and …

I have been taking a multivitamin as part of my health routine for years. I have several conditions that benefit from a good quality vitamin—“ diabetes, fibromyalgia, and thyroid disease. I usually look for a formula that contains all the basic vitamins and minerals, and it is a great plus …

This gym was one of the better gyms in the area but there were both good and bad things about this gym but for the most part this gym was a very good place. The place was located off a very busy road and the parking lot was a …

I take a lot of daily vitamins to ensure I get the nutrients that my restrictive diet causes me to lack, and one of the supplements I take not quite daily, but several times a week is Swanson Vitamin B-12 in a lozenge form.
The Lozenges are a lot different …

I usually buy the more expensive contact solutions that cost about $6 a bottle, but I decided to give the Safeway brand a try and see if there was any difference. As far as I can tell, there is basically no difference other than the price. I …

I bought this set because I had read good reviews and had friends who loved them as well. My hair is long and although it is thinning at the top and crown, the back is pretty thick, damaged, and frizzy. I like to put loose curls in the back to …

I have been facing the problem of dandruff right from my teenage years. The presence of dandruff not only makes me feel uncomfortable (due to constant itching), but also contributes to hair loss. Thus, using an anti dandruff product time and again has become vital to help keep my …

The sun is out now and winter is pretty much over, which means that’s it that time of the year for me to stock up on sun blocks and after sun anti-burn treatments of one kind or another. I never remember, until after the fact, what works and what …

When I suffered with a really bad episode of thrombosed hemorrhoids that eventually had to be lanced, I needed to use a sitz bath three times a day after the surgery. Note to anyone who is ever told they need a lancing procedure done—“ get a second opinion. Sometimes it …