When I was last at Walmart waiting on a prescription to be ready, I noticed a monitor beside an end stand which was perpetually playing an ad for Advil’s latest product, Advil Congestion. The ad described it as if it were a totally new idea. Congestion is of course …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

I developed some extreme heel soreness awhile back, which had almost left me unable to function normally. Any time I would stand for any period of time, after I rested, my heels would hurt so badly that I had to sometimes hold onto furniture to get around—“ especially in the …

Since I have turned forty, I have had a problem with thinning hair. I have several conditions that could potentially contribute to it—“ fibromyalgia, diabetes, under-active thyroid, and possible lupus, as well as aging which everyone faces. With it being difficult to know the cause of the hair problems, I …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

I own a pair of Ironmaster Quicklock dumbells. These are dumbells which have an adjustable pin so that you merely have to just change the pin placement to change the weight of the dumbell.
This is one of the best investments I have made. I used to own many pairs …

PaceMaster ProElite is a treadmill designed for joggers/runners, featuring VariFlex adjustable shock absorption system and Tri-Flex low impact cushioning system. In other words, some work has been put into this machine to make it easy on the runner’s joints. Of course, you can walk on it as well.
Priced around …

This hydragel contains a product called AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which is a great ingredient that makes your skin feel very smooth and soft. This is used at night after all your night regime or routine. For this product I was looking for the results of a more glow …

After my last physical with my family practioner, I decided to get healthy and invest in a complete multi vitamin and multi mineral with iron and calcium dietary supplement made by Nature Made called Multi For Her.
Based on my daily diet I was not getting enough of the proper …

Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a large variety of sports and outdoors equipment as many people are well aware. While searching through their store one afternoon for a bicycle seat for my sister, I came across an exercise kit that was geared just for women. Interested, I took a …

I don’t like the super strong mint flavored toothpastes that dominate the mainstream market. They burn my mouth and make my spend less time brushing than I need to. Instead, I use either natural brands or children’s brands, both of which tend to have gentler flavors and alternatives to mint. …

During Girl Scout, during grade school, I was taught to always bring first aid kit. Accidents happen all the time no matter how severe or not, you need to treat the wounds. Because of that thought, I always have a ready First Aid Kit wherever I go, even until …

Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …

During my bulking phase, I came across a product called 4th Generation Krush Creatine. It supposedly increases the intensity of workouts by enabling you to lift more through the ATP-PC system. I was skeptical of this at first, but gave it a shot. It cost me 35 bucks, which …

There is no difference in Equate’s contact formula when compared to OptiFree, however I prefer Equate because it is not only cheaper, but comes in a broader variety of sizes. I love the fact that you don’t have to use a bunch of it when you want to clean …

I love using natural products and Kiss My Face is a great company that makes many of them. I don’t feel guilty using their products because they are green and eco-friendly, and they are also cruelty free. I bought this soap refill to use in my kitchen and bathroom soap …

Being an home maker, I always felt that my hands were always over worked. Any work small or big- required to put my hands to work and because of this, I would sometimes feel pain and acute numbness specially at the back of my hand and fingers. Though the …

I am a diabetic patient and my foot doctor recommended I find a good cream to use on my feet, to keep them healthy and moisturized so that they do not crack or get sores and infections.
I bathe them nightly and I use Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E cream …

I have always loved shea butter in other products, so a shea butter shampoo seemed like a novel idea. I have been trying out different sulfate free shampoos lately, since I learned that the sulfates can fade hair color and also irritate the scalp, causing hair loss for some. My …

The Holyoke health center is an alright place to have as your doctor’s office but there are a few downfalls to having this place as your doctor’s office that kind of bothered me but nonetheless it is still a decent place to go to.
The Holyoke health center is located …

I bought some Mineral Ice Rub at the drugstore, because I had a sprained back and wanted to try something new to treat it with. The cool blue gel is not greasy at all, and I found it to have a pleasant, cooling menthol smell. It didn’t make my back …

Within the social structure of the bee kingdom there are the soldiers bees which are tasked with the security and sanitation of the bee hive that can contain anywhere from 8 to 10 thousand bees in a given colony. It s notable that the sanitation level of a bee …

There was this one time where I needed to lose at least 5 pounds in two weeks to fit into the bridesmaid gown that my friend, the bride, had specially ordered for me from the States. It was a very beautiful number and it would be a shame not …

I have tried to quit smoking in a variety of ways. Cold turkey, hypnosis, and the method of snapping a rubber band on your wrist every time you consider wanting a cigarette are amongst those methods I have tried. About a month ago, I purchased Nicorette white ice mint gum …

I’ve lost track of how many Firm workouts I’ve tried but each time I am amazed at how different they all are. My latest workout from the Firm Parts series, the Standing Legs Workout, requires loads of stamina to get through the 42 minute total length of …

I just passed the official “over forty” mark, so it’s time for me to look into preventing the aging of my skin as much as possible. I have combination skin, which is dry in winter and oilier in summer with some mild adult acne that rears its head if I …

The world is getting dangerous and more polluted. And as a result of these, so much threatens your health. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. However, there are times when I have no time to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. In times like this, …

Auto urine therapy
I can vouch from my own experience that Auto urine therapy (AUT)- (drinking one owns urine ) is a real god’s gift to mankind for solving all health problems. But as is always by the rule of nature there is automatically a taboo attached to it due …

When I sprained my wrist while doing some repair work in the house, I was very worried that it would not heal quickly. I have fibromyalgia, and was concerned that the swollen joint would somehow set off a pain cycle that would get out of control. I was given anti-inflammatory …

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 …

Ivory soap is known as a gentle soap and that is one of the reasons that I decided to try it. I am constantly trying new things just to see if I can find something better. I purchased a three pack of Ivory Soap at the grocery store for …

I’ve found myself in a situation in which I’m suddenly almost addicted to the idea of taking a daily multi-vitamin. I started out taking One A Day, but they were so expensive, and I wasn’t really experiencing any more of a benefit from it than I would from the …

I don’t typically keep antibacterial wipes in my house now that my kids are teenagers and quite old enough to take a bar of soap to their own hands, but I do actually still buy them for other reasons. I was heading out on a camping trip with some …

I have recently stopped using my usual contraceptive pills a few months ago and shifted to a new contraceptive pill. This sudden shift is brought about by the fact that I want to take a medication that will help eliminate the dysmenorrhea I usually feel during the first …

This affordable battery-operated toothbrush sells in all the stores, including Walmart. With no cord, this two battery operated toothbrush has two speeds, 2 large, rotating toothbrush heads, and is very comfortable to hold in your hand.
I started using this toothbrush after my dentist found a few cavities. It …

Green Cross Ethyl Alcohol is a 70% Solution Antiseptic and Disinfectant alcohol with moisturizer. What attracted me to buying this alcohol is that it has a moisturizer. I know that with my role as a mom, I should also be protected from germs and infections to avoid passing …

For us, buying and using condoms is not a frustrating adventure any more, thank God. Of course, only after we went through daunting and confusing experience of testing and checking among copious variety of condoms attainable. We rather skip bitter memories of motley occurrences from dulled sensation and broken …

Evo FX4-M Treadmill has one unique feature: a patented Motion Control. What it means is that instead of pressing buttons in order to increase or decrease the speed, you can do that with a simple wave of your hand. Moving your hand over the right side handle will make …

I have had migraines for years, and I have tried just about everything out there that claims to relieve or prevent them. Still, once in awhile I see something I have not tried. When I saw these bands that are supposed to use acupressure points to relieve the …

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 am a big fan of using epsom salts. I have never used them as a laxative but I love them for sprains, bruises, and aches and pains. However I do not like Kroger brand epsom salts at all. I have used many brands that have really helped me …

I have long been a fan of using vaporizers and menthol and eucalyptus or camphor vapor treatments for colds and congestion. I have seen them in liquid forms to vaporize, creams and ointments, sticks to inhale from, and even patches to be placed on the chest. When I saw this …

I received a small sample bottle of this from a store that was running a promotion on Tend Skin products and I was eager to give it a try because the product is supposed to help with razor burn. I dislike the redness that shows up along my upper …

I stopped using a tissue when urinating, because the gynecologist of my cousin, told her it is not advisable for women’s hygiene protection. Since then I turned to feminine wipes, my choice is Charmee feminine wipes because I find it very comfortable to use.
Charmee feminine wipes come in wet …

I have always believed that keeping your skin clean was perhaps one of the best ways to help your skin stay young and beautiful. This is why I always found myself go weak on my knees whenever I happened to see a product in the market which I thought …

I tried Aussie Ausome Volume Shampoo after my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of it. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try it since it was free for me. Even though I didn’t buy the Aussie Shampoo, it can be purchased at Walmart for $5.97 for a 33.8 oz. …

I have irritable bowel syndrome. I do not control it with prescription drugs, and that is my choice. Since it is a bit unpredictable, I have not found anything other than dietary measures that control it on a day to day basis. I prefer to use over the …

I love the smell of fresh orange and citrus blossoms in spring, and although there are many orange blossom scents out there, they are often perfumey and heavy and just too sweet. When I smelled this in a store, I fell in love with it immediately. It smells like a …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

I use hand sanitizers a lot.
I like having them available, especially when I go places where I have to touch a lot of stuff like doorknobs, shopping carts, and other and various things that lots of people have been touching.
I’m always worried …