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 …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

I have been a long-time supporter of Icy Hot products. I have constant lower back pain and an over-extended shoulder, and sometimes this pain is so severe that I can’t even function around my own home, much less at work. I don’t have the luxury of taking time off …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

I bought this product because it smells fantastic. I have used Origins ginger scrub for several years, and it reminds me of that product, only much, much less expensive. I thought I had found a real steal- for eight ounces I only paid about eight dollars. It’s easier to find …

I travel a lot and often go to villages, where the bright sunshine makes me squint and gives me headache. I tried many sunglasses, but the light ones did not give enough protection while the dark ones were not comfortable while driving. My friend asked me to use Transition …

Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been a great help alleviating my breathing problems at night. I have allergies and it seems like every time I lie down, my nose immediately gets stuffy. I use Breathe Right Nasal Strips when my allergies act up or if I get …

I have a bad back, and always have back and neck pain. I was looking a a good massager for my neck that would relieve some of the tension that I hold there. I found the Conair Shiatsu Neck Massager for around $40 so I purchased it. …

This dietary supplement is said to help prevent nighttime cravings from surfacing in order to decrease nighttime eating and unwanted weight gain. I have found that this supplement actually works to suppress nighttime cravings. This is the only diet pill that I have found that actually works in the …

I have fibromyalgia and I am an avid user of pain relief gels, ointments, creams, sprays, etc. I received a call one day from an elderly friend of my mother’s who wanted me to know about a product called “Naturally Painless.” It is a natural-ingredient spray for pain of all …

This is a Multipurpose solution for all contact lenses claiming that it is ideal for sensitive eyes and I could say that it lived up to its name. I have been a soft extended contact lens wearer for several years now and using the right contacts solution is …

I am a big fan of Lacalut tooth paste. This company produces a really great product. Their tooth paste is very strong. It cleans the teeth very well. But I was slightly less impressed by this basic variety of the tooth paste.
To me this Basic tooth paste is a …

The concept is very alluring, a gym workout at home, but is it worth the money? Perhaps.
I have a Bowflex Revolution machine. It is seriously swoopy. An impressive gismo. Just about every type machine exercise can be done on this guy. The only exception is for those needing …

For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …

I do not remember when intimate soaps became a “big thing” but now it is hard to imagine your daily routine without them. It seems there are more and more to choose from, which is good since not all will suit everyone.
This one is widely available, since you can …

I love all of the Method products. I have become addicted to their hand soaps and loving the body wash was a natural progression. I was first drawn to the pretty light blue color of the Sea Minerals fragrance bottle. The product inside looks like clean, blue water and …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

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 …

My granddaughter often visits me and having supplies on hand in case she cuts herself helps stop her tears quickly. She loves Dora and I thought that purchasing Dora Band-aids would be a great way to help her get over her knee scraping tears as quickly as possible. I …

Now I am not one to openly admit that I am not in the bloom of youth anymore, but there are times when you’re faced with a situation that really makes you sit back and think: Geez, I’m getting old! Usually, it’s my eyesight that warns me that I’m no …

Have you ever seen something on a television ad, ordered it, and then felt so stupid and embarrassed that you hoped no one ever found out? Let me spare you the pain I endured. Do NOT order the Instant Arm Lift strips.
They are a complete and total rip off. …

I am, ultimately, a woman of convenience. The easier I can make my life the happier I’ll be in the end and, as a result, the happier everyone around me will be too, because I will undoubtedly make their lives as miserable as I feel mine is! But, it’s …

This have been my tampon of choice for years. I have tried many other brands and I always turn back to Gentle Glide because the others just don’t compare! The applicators are very smooth and gentle, just as they advertise them to be. They are not bulky at all …

I take a hot bath nearly every night to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. It has become as much as hobby as a therapy, and I enjoy a great variety of bath additives to make the experience more fun. I recently tried out a few of the products made …

I love using hand sanitizer. I use it often. In fact, in front of me now is a small bottle of Rain Fresh Instant Hand Sanitizer. This is the small bottle that I carry with me when I go out (I never know when I’m going to go out …

Himalaya products are pretty much expensive but they aren’t as effective as the product promise to be. Suffering from hair fall problem I have tried my hands on many products and one of them is The Himalaya Hair loss prevention cream. The cream comes in a small 60 ml …

There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

I am serious of taking care of my private parts. For me this is more important than taking care of the outside. We do not know what disease or irritation we can get from using public restrooms or either on private ones. We need to be safe and protected …

Centrum is by far the most affordable and most complete multivitamin I can find in the market today. I’ve always trusted this brand. Time came when I was looking for a cheaper alternative, which I did find. Unfortunately, these other brands did not have a list of vitamins and …

I am of those who have persons who really cant figure out my exact skin type. Sometimes my skin looks very oily and sometimes it feels totally dry. Although my dry skin does not carry in many problems, the oiliness on my skin does make my life difficult. …

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is an awesome tool to pamper your skin. The brush oscilates at a sonic frequency of about 300 movements per second. You wet the Clarisonic brush head, apply cleanser to your skin or the brush head and gently press the brush head to your …

I purchased the Sonic Relief Portable Ultrasound machine because I needed it for tendon injuries in my heel and on the bottom of my foot. I did not feel like going back to the doctor to see if I could get put into physical therapy where they would also …

This was only recommended by a doctor friend. Because diabetes runs in the family she said Alpha Lipoic Acids or ALA appears to help lower blood sugar with people with diabetes. It has the ability to kill free radicals that are harmful in the body. It causes tingling and …

This is one product of FLP that works fast! A singe drop of Aloe Activator on my son who got stricken with sore eyes was all it took to take the redness away. My youngest son had a disturbing growth on the edge of his lower eyelid - one …

This Healing Gadren bath product was on sale at a local store, and even though it was sealed and I did not open it to try out the scent, I bought it on faith, because I have always loved Healing Garden products and I knew it would be a safe …

For many years, I’ve worn corrective lenses, and ever since I started using contact lenses, I’ve worn disposable ones. I’d been happy for a long time with various brands lasting a month or so, until my eye doctor told me to try Acuvue Advanced.
He told me they …

I try to pamper my feet. Being diabetic, it is important that I keep them in good health, and being a fibromyalgia patient, they are just as prone to pain and problems as the rest of me, so I treat them as well as I can. I found this spray …

I use a variety of bath products when taking my nightly hot soaks to treat muscle pain caused by fibromyalgia. One brand of bath salt I recently became interested in is Maroma Spa. I tried a single use packet of their True Rose bath salts, and although I am not …

Recently I tried a diet and fitness plan geared especially for treadmill enthusiasts. If you are interested in a workout program which features walking for its main exercise, this plan might be what you are looking for.
The Training for Life 14 day fitness and …

I needed some plain maxi pads after I gave birth to my daughter. I wasn’t allowed to wear tampons of course. I was trying to find something simple like the pads they give you at the hospital after having a baby. I saw some pads at the store called …

I had bought the Vick’s Personal Steam Inhaler to help me improve my breathing. I would usually have chronic sinusitis, which made it difficult to breath out of both nostrils. I thought the steam would help clear my nose and make breathing much better.
The operation of this …

I had seen all the ads for do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits, and I decided to give one a try. I looked at my choices in the dental care aisle at the drugstore, and saw that quite a few brands have products to whiten teeth. They are all expensive, ranging …

I absolutely love this sunscreen! My friend recommended this product to me after I was complaining about the sunburn I kept getting while going outside and being exposed to the sun. I trust Neutrogena, as they have some of the best skin care products in the market, so I …

The pain in my leg which I felt on my thighs, calves and feet often left me feeling tired and fatigued, uncomfortable and irritated. Though massaging my whole leg with massaging oil —“would give me great comfort- I sometimes found it difficult to do it every time. So when …

Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …

I use a variety of bath products as part of my therapeutic hot soak to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as just to relax and enjoy the “me” time before bed. In the winter I tend to lean towards moisturizing products like bath bombs and oils, but in …

Before I finally got it in my head that I just needed to eat right and exercise to lose weight, I’d tried a variety of weight loss products. I’ve always been over-weight, and my weight fluctuates pretty regularly over the years, going up and down 20 pounds or more. …

Now that summer is in full swing, I’ve had to increase my usual sun block. Unfortunately when you are fair, it is often necessary to combine sun products, shade and maybe even a hat just to avoid being burned. After a few sweltering afternoons, I found out …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

I prefer to use shave gel when I shave my legs. I usually use the more expensive brand, but I decided to try the store brand for once. The place that I grocery shop carries Care One Products as their store brand. I purchased a 16 oz. can …