I have been having some issues with balance which are probably nerve or fibromyalgia related. My doctors are not really sure what the cause is, but I often find myself dizzy when walking long distances. A friend recommended a product called a Power Balance bracelet and said that …

Plidenta toothpaste is another product from Saponija and although I usually like most of the products of this firm I can’t say that I like this tooth past. My boyfriend’s mother always buys this toothpaste and each time I go spend the night in his house I take my …

One day while I was shopping, I decided to buy some cotton balls to fill up the decorative dispenser in my bathroom. I used to use cotton balls frequently for various cosmetic and medical reasons. I largely abandoned them for the flat cotton rounds that seemed to work much …

I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …

When I was a little girl, my big brother lived in the house with us—“ and he worked on cars. A lot. I remember his Lava soap in the bathroom—“ he used it to get off the oil and grease from his mechanical ventures. I loved to play with …

I regularly drink coffee and iced tea and enjoy these drinks, and I’ve long noticed that my teeth are quite stained but not really that severe, only little yellowing on my teeth can be seen but still I want a perfect set of teeth that would be really white …

I was one of the unfortunate few born with sensitive teeth, like my father. I am one of the people in the world that have such sensitive teeth that I do not drink anything without a straw. I never use ice and frequently enjoy soft …

I bought this at Nordstrom for around $20. The packaging really gives a bad impression since it comes in a plain looking 2 0z jar. I should have took this as a sign. Luckily I was able to return this for a refund because this product is the worst …

I received this as a gift from a very, very close friend. At first I thought this was a set of scented personal lubricants, since it was made by KY, the King of personal lubes.
However, only one of the small trial size bottles was a lubricant. It was the …

I’ve become a total lover of natural products, and if you look in the right places and shop around, you can find that they are just as affordable as lab-created products, produced on a mass assembly line somewhere. I’ve made a point to do what I can to get …

Carefree is a brand I have used since I started using pantiliners. Since they were a good product for a good price, they were what my family bought. We have always been frugal, and Carefree fit right into our budget.
Carefree is easy to spot on the shelf, …

If you or a loved one suffers from snoring or mild sleep apnea, buy them the patented Sona Pillow. As I suffer from sinus problems and am prone to snoring when my nasal passages get congested, I thought I would do my family a favour and pay the $129CDN …

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d say I loved my toothbrush but the Oral-B Vitality has changed that.
The Oral-B Vitality toothbrush is a rechargeable power toothbrush that retails for $20.00 or less. They offer 3 different models of brush heads: Precision Clean, (a single round head), …

Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

I always wear makeup, so I always have to remove it on a daily basis. Because of that I keep on buying cotton so that I could use it to put cleansing oil or eye makeup remover to thoroughly cleanse my face. I would normally buy a pack of …

I tried Secret Invisible Solid for women after purchasing it from the grocery store for $5.49. It was a 2.6 oz. bottle which was large enough to last for quite some time. I felt that was a little high for a deodorant, but I wanted to give it a …

I am diabetic and have very sensitive feet, When it is close to time for my menstrual period, my feet swell and sometimes my regular shoes are very uncomfortable. My mom saw these slippers in one of her catalogs and showed them to me. They looked really comfortable, …

I have tried various forms of stevia. I have never been able to force myself to like it as a sweetener for drinks or food, except when blended, as in the product called Truvia. When I decided to make homemade pots of lip butter as stocking stuffers one …

As a very pale individual with baby blonde hair, I’ve always been prone to sun burns. It’s pretty much a standard that should I be leaving the house for an afternoon in the sun and surf, I need to lather up with sunblock spf 198 if it were available. …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

I’ve tried many different diet plans without much success, but I never stop looking for plans that might work for me. I found the New Grapefruit Diet Plan on the Internet and I decided to try it because it looked like it would be easy to follow, and …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

I never give much attention on slimming tea commercials on TV because I thought I would never have a need of it. I thought they are only for people with weight problems; and since I am underweight, I definitely don’t need it. But when I started to …

The bowflex has a little bit of everything. Although the bowflex can exercise just about anthing on your body I dont think it does a very good job. Last summer I worked three days a week on the bowflex training as hard as I could. I …

I enjoy a visit to Holland and Barrett, they stock a bounty of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. This major retailer seeks to educate and advise, offering the most advanced nutritional formulas that science has to offer.
Holland and Barrett’s scientists use the finest of wholesome ingredients that are sourced …

I was not at all pleased with this product when I tried it. First of all, I saw it advertised as being good for people with sensitive teeth. I think I have sensitive teeth, so I purchased this toothpaste. I brushed with it usually three, sometimes four, times a …

Finally something that worked on my bad breath.
I knew things were getting rough when a family member started leaving me notes apologizing for telling me that I needed to do something about my breath and giving me mouthwash products as a gift.
I was somewhat suspecting there was an issue …

Long before I was diagnosed as reactive hypoglycemic, I had a BD blood glucose monitor at home because of my nursing, and because I had elderly great-grandparents and grandparents who lived next to me, and they had issues with glucose every now and then. I got it for free, …

I have used Dove deodorant sticks in the past and I think they are great. I like the Secret lines of invisible deodorants, but the Dove brand seems to be really gentle on my skin and I like the last couple of fragrances I bought of theirs.
The revive …

I went through a stage where I wanted to try to put spiral curls in my hair. I tired just about every what that I could find to make it happen and just never had very good luck with it. I ran across the Revlon Perfect Heat Spiral Curling …

My busy and chaotic routine sometimes would become so stressful that I would become both physically and mentally tired. Life would seem so dull and boring during these hectic times. This is when my Anti- stress Comfort wrap would prove to be a blessing in disguise to me. A …

When I was to take my first international flight two years ago, I would be crossing five hours of time difference. Everyone warned me I would get jet lag. Well, almost everyone. I have a friend who is known far and wide for her interest and expertise in homeopathic and …

Actonel is made by Safeguard, and is a hand sanitizer that you put onto your hands. This sanitizer is simply put onto your hands in a very small quantity. It dries all by itself, so that you need not use a towel, or water, or anything else, when you …

As part of my oral hygiene I do like a good toothpaste, one that you can taste and after brushing makes my teeth feel as if they have been brushed. I have tried many toothpastes over the years, most if not all of them at the cheaper end of …

Last night I began to get a scratchy throat and runny nose. I had spent four hours inside a doctor’s office waiting, and was probably exposed to every germ in a ten mile radius, so the fact that I was feeling sick was not a big surprise.
Today, I …

Equate: Tussin Cf Cough & Cold Non Drowsy Cough Suppressant, Expectorant and Nasal Decongestant is not something I will purchase again. It did not work very well for me. It certainly was not as flavorful or effective as TheraFlu. That stuff I have found to be exceptionally good when …

When I first saw this bar of soap, it caught my eye because of the little embossed emblem which was visible through a window in the package. It looked like a “play” button that you would see on a YouTube video or other media player. I don’t know if it …

I have had naturally curly and chemically free hair for almost the past two years. For the majority of this time, I have struggled with finding the right products for my hair. The main issue that I have to combat is frizziness. I hate having to …

I don’t have dandruff but happened to find Selsum Blue in the bathroom at my boyfriends house when I wanted to take a shower. That was the only shampoo that he had so I figured that was what I would have to use. I assume that he had dandruff …

I retired from the Department of the Army last year and when I retired my funds became limited. I enjoy shopping, just like any other woman does. I really like to go to the store and save money with each purchase that I make. I went to …

I have a friend who swears up and down that pain relieving patches are the be all end all to pain relief, and when I ended up twisting something out of whack in my back and couldn’t get in to see my chiropractor, she recommended I hit the store and …

While shopping at TJ Maxx the other day I noticed a value priced Perfect Pilates kit by Gaiam. This kit featured an excellent padded exercise mat and a forty-five minute Target Specifics Pilates workout instructed by Jennifer Kries.
As I have only seen The Method …

I’m kind of a big baby when it comes to getting sick, especially where congestion is concerned. I was sick not too long ago and it was all in my head and my nose was running like a leaky faucet for days on end. After the very first day …

My physical therapist recommended these to me for use with some therapy exersizes to help with my fibromyalgia and hip and shoulder pain. I purchased the set as recommended. However, although I use them very frequently, I do not do any of the exercises outlined in the charts that come …

Vicco turmeric cream, a quality face cream for clearing scars and enhancing the complexion of the cream. The goodness of turmeric can be traced back to the rig Veda’s when a lady (before marriage) was covered with turmeric paste just to get the skin healthy and glowing. So vicco …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

While I was browsing in a Dollar Tree store, I noticed a sleekly packaged body wash which I assumed from the “look” of it was some prestigious brand.
Upon looking closer, it was made by April Bath and Shower, which I know as a company that mass-produces inexpensive bath …

I am very strict about flossing my teeth every night, but I am also lazy and prefer to use floss picks. I’ve been buying a particular brand for quite awhile, but when I last ran out, I tried Dentek’s floss picks. They boasted a fluoride coating and shred resistant …

Whenever a new anti-cellulite cream comes out, I like to try it. Like many other women, I am always searching for that magic product that will help get rid of the cellulite on my buns and thighs. Although I don’t give it much thought during the winter …

I use Cetaphil cleanser everyday because this is the only cleanser that don’t clog pores,unlike any other soap that was sold out in the market Cetaphil is not harsh on the skin and it is very gentle that will leave my skin so smooth and so soft to …