Our 3-year-old daughter had her first cavity that needed to be filled; something I’ve learned in the past that can be both a painful and scary experience to even an adult. So, when we took her to the Columbus Family Dental in Columbus, WI yesterday my wife and I …

I was shopping for a new facial cleanser to try, since I am over forty now and need to try to stay “young.” This product is supposedly formulated by some celebrity skin guru, and I bought into that. The tube is awfully pretty—“ deep purple and silver with a …

I’m all about convenience, especially when it comes to products I can take camping with me! I love camping, but hate the idea of not having immediate access to a restroom and shower. I sometimes carry jugs of water with me just so I can have water to bath …

Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …

I use this product for purposes of treating my acne on places like my back, stomach, chest, and even on my legs. I had been looking for an acne product that was specifically for the body, and Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub was the only one I could find, …

When I injured my lower back while working on remodeling the house a couple of years ago, I had a very hard time getting back to normal. Since I have fibromyalgia on top of the injury, it was even more painful and my muscles just did not want to cooperate. …

Sacha Inchi Oil is a certified organic oil made from a wild seed which grows in Peru. It contains the highest concentrate of Omega 3 of any oil — almost 50% — plus Omega-6, Omega-9, vitamin E and amino acids. I was looking for an Omega-3 supplement that …

This is an interesting product from GNC that I found when I was browsing the store one day. I like unusual flavors in oral care products and that is how it initially caught my eye.
These “ampules” contain a hydrogen peroxide based tooth polisher and whitener, and are for …

I feel that hygiene is one of the more important parts of staying healthy. I sweat quite a bit through the day and have to use quality antiperspirant and deodorants to stay dry and fresh throughout the day. I do not always pick up my own deodorant and sent …

I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …

I had to rush my son to Accident and Emergency Department of Changi General Hospital few days ago. My son fell down and got injured near the chin and at night I had to rush him to this near by hospital. As I reached there, I …

In this tropical country where I am in right now, it is really hot and humid. And the tendency is my skin tends to be dry. I have used a moisturizing soap but I think it is still not enough. There are also instances when I have to stay …

I wasn’t too happy when I discovered that I possibly had a type of athlete’s foot. The word is misleading, because I’m not really athletic anyway, but I guess your feet can sweat wether you are an athletic or active person or not. Now I move around all day, …

In an attempt to get my teeth whiter, I decided to try Aqua Fresh White Trays to see if that would help at all. I am a smoker and keeping my teeth as white as possible is sometimes very difficult. The white trays cost $31.97 and you get a …

If there is one thing I love to do during summer- it is drinking ice cold beverages, ignoring the fact that I’m vulnerable to colds and sore throat just to quench my thirst. During this times I use my secret “weapon” I learned from my mom, gargle warm water …

Kerasal Foot Creams are the best, most effective products you can get over the counter, complete with seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association, it works wonders. All of their products are great, but the best one is the …

Vitamin C is an essential part of out daily diet but a lot of times most of us don’t get enough of this vitamin. Hence, the people who don’t get out daily nutrients properly have to rely on supplements. Vitamin C supplements helps us to relieve stress, slow down …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I just reviewed another first aid kit that I love and I’ll never be without and I carry it with me absolutely everywhere I go, but when my kids always watched me packing that one up when we were going on a weekend outing or anything then they would …

Like the majority of my family I am a bit over weight and have problems curving my appetite and keeping my weight down. It is for this reason that I joined weight watchers right after I got out of high school. I did not want to go to college …

I have a sanitizer for my regular toothbrushes, but I wanted to use a battery powered one again and it will not fit in the sanitizer. When I saw this brush I thought it would be the perfect solution. It has anti-microbial bristles that keep the number of germs down …

When I went for blood work at my doctor’s office one day, the phlebotomist gave me a Spongebob Band Aid for my puncture site. I was a good sport about it, and honestly forgot the thing was on me—“ I usually have them pulled off by the time I am …

I am a serious tea lover and drinker, but it does stain the teeth a lot. I recently wanted to whiten my teeth, but without chemicals so I was looking at all natural ways to do just that. I tried hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and even tooth bleaching products, …

Recently I had a chance to tryout the famous Bowflex, it’s a very interesting work out machine, and at an affordable price, you can perform over 25 different exercises and those are only the ones that I have came across, I am pretty sure that there are a lot …

The problem of acne always remained a source of concern right from my teenage years. The pimples on my face seem to appear suddenly from nowhere- leaving me in a state of panic and worry. In order to just get rid of them- I have tried using umpteen …

When I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, I bought my first blood glucose monitor and when test strips started to get too expensive, I started looking for a more affordable monitor and test strip duo. Reviews pointed me towards the ReliOn Ultima sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club (or …

In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …

When I received a gift basket containing a variety of Primal Elements hand cut load soap bars, it was one of the most unique and fun gifts I have ever received.
These bars all are made in large loaves, then cut into slices for individual bars. They are …

I have been taking fish oil to help with general health. I am diabetic, and the number one complication we all want to avoid is heart disease. Fish oil can definitely help with preventing it, and can also aid the body in a lot of other ways, like combating dry …

I bought this bottle of Enxymatic Therapy True Organics Vitamin C, first off because I’m really a big fan of Vitamin C and I believe it’s like a cure-all for absolutely everything. I get a lot of sun, I’m pretty active for the most part, but every once in …

It is embarrassing to admit that I have dandruff but I just cannot hide it when those white flakes are visible on my jet black hair. Imagine my frustration that after enjoying my favorite shampoo and conditioner I still seem to end up with dandruff. As much as I …

I wear contact lenses at a daily basis. I have poor vision and require to use eye glasses, but I seldom use my glasses now because of the circular marks the frame leaves on my face. It makes my eyes look sunken, not to mention the thick …

I like to make sure I am protected every time I have my monthly flow. I don’t like accidents and they can easily occur with me. I have a really heavy flow and it lasts for almost a whole weak. I hate dealing with it and have to use …

Nowadays everyone is worried about A(H1N1), and every method or medicine that may help prevent A(H1N1) is being followed, which includes washing hands as frequent as possible.
Dettol Anti Bacterial Herbal Hand Soup seems to be one of the best product around. It is approved …

I found a little trial size bottle of this wonderful bubble bath and couldn’t resist trying it. As soon as I can, I will be ordering the larger bottle. This was just enough for about one bath, as I have a large tub. I take nightly hot baths to …

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 …

This kind of vitamin C tablets I believe, only comes in one flavor which is tangy orange and contains about 500mg of the vitamin C. They usually come in a package of 100 tablets but for specials and promotions, the bottle sometimes say ‘bonus’ so you actually get 120 …

When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

I know that I can’t be the only woman who simply cannot keep up with a daily contraceptive regimen. From the time I became sexually active I have tried almost every pill and got the same awful side effects - painful menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, etc. - …

Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …

I had recently tried some omega 3 tablets, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who used to work for a weight loss company that swore by these supplements, not only as a weight loss help, but also for general health. Of course, it’s fish oil, so you …

Digene chewable digestive tablets, a quick solution too most of the problems related to gas and constipation. It’s quite a common tablet in most of the Indian homes as we prefer oily foods which are the source of these stomach related problems. Take our home for instance not a …

Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …

I have always had a few skin tags on my body, even though I didn’t really know what they were called until recently. They are basically folds of raised skin, and they are benign growths. The one on my neck is a bit embarrassing, but I assumed that unless …

I don’t normally like aerosol hair spray products very much, as they tend to get wasted in the “cloud” they leave behind, often make me cough, and tend to end up having to be replaced sooner than non-aerosols of the same weight. However, I have to admit, they do spray …

There are many reasons I could put these Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister for Fingers & Toes to use. I work retail, and I’m always on my feet, and I have to work casual/business type of shoes and sometimes they really do a number on my toes (almost always my …

WOW! I thought that the days of my clean air breathing went right out the window when I married a chain smoking animal lover. (Sorry, Dear) But, much to my surprise, my new Ionic Pro that I got for Christmas really helps to clear up the air.
I have asthma, …

As a regular user of naturally made body powder and a person interested in sensual things, this is a perfect product for me. I have used other flavors in this line, and only recently acquired the Raspberry Kiss as a gift (from someone who will reap its benefits!) This …

I am a big supporter of products that are simple, natural, and not tested on animals. Although I am guilty of using products that do not fit the above description too, I still appreciate the efforts of the makers. I’ve always liked Burt’s Bees products. I use …

When I was a kid, my mother always set my hair in rollers. I don’t use them too often now that I am an adult because I just don’t usually have the time to bother with it. Every once in a while I will still roll my hair in …