Control solution is a must when using blood glucose monitors. Several companies will give it away for free if you are an owner of their monitor, such as the brand I new now, ReliOn. But, when I used One Touch Ultra blood glucose monitors, I had to …

I didn’t understand how extensive the Burt’s Bees product line really was until about a year ago. I’d see a few like little gift sets at my local grocery store, and started experimenting with these products that way, but I didn’t really know that they have a whole slew …

I have always been a huge fan of Burt’s Bees products. One of my very first introductions to Burt’s was this Almond Milk Beeswax hand Creme. I saw it sitting on a friend’s bathroom counter, and curious, I opened it to see how it smelled. I was expecting honey …

All babies born under thirty five weeks of gestational age, are either required to, or have the option to, receive what is called a synogis shot for the first five months of their young lives. These shots are given to premature infants to reduce their chances of getting …

Until now,there hasn’t been a season when I didn’t have something similar to :a cold,inflammatory neck or sores,coughs or a running nose.Every single season I get something,not to mention they days or weeks when I smoke to much.Aside from the usual medicine I took for the symptoms,I started taking …

This product looked so easy to use and amazing on TV that I fell for it hook line and sinker. It is a set with a thick, heavy putty like concealer for your legs and a moisture lotion that I could have replaced with any of a hundred on the …

I love using Colgate Total Toothpaste, especially the “normal” flavors like the Clean Mint. I say “normal” as I don’t like those Whitening ones —“ I don’t trust them not to damage my teeth and I refuse to use them. But the normal ones I buy all the time …

When I had tried some hemp powder promoted by a very famous television personality, I was very happy with the result. Hemp is a super food, and has tons of healthy protein (fifteen grams a serving for this product) and many other benefits to the general health. Since the other …

I use lotion pretty much daily because it keeps my skin smooth and silky, and also because I love the various scents that can be found. I like to try new lotions when they come out, or when I run across them, because some always work better than …

I used to buy Likas Papaya for my whitening soap. Unfortunately, it made my skin too dry every after wash that I was eventually forced to look for another option. While browsing through the market and seeking recommendations, I easily stumbled upon Glutamax Soap. Unlike other brands, Glutamax is …

I am person who can have different skin types at different times of the year. While in summer my skin tends to become a combination type, in winter it goes completely dry. As a result I have to use different kinds of products designed for the particular skin type …

My doctors have told me for years that I could possible have a mild case of lupus, so I have to be very careful about using sun protection. I do not leave the house in summer without some sort of sun block or screen on every exposed part of my …

I have owned a Total Gym for years. I recently upgraded to the Total Gym 1800 because it had some improved features, and my old one was starting to deteriorate from years and years of use. What I love about the Total Gym 1800 is that there are …

I had lasic surgery on my eyes a few years back. I didn’t just go to the nearest surgeon for it. I checked out all the lasic surgeons from my area to ‘drive to’ other areas, before I made my choice of doctors. We only have two eyes, and …

Lip balms have always been my favorite fashion accessory and I had loads of them (with different flavors) all over the place. In fact I husband even jokes about it saying that I could easily open up a store of lip balms with my collection. But still I if …

I had went to Rancho Springs Medical Center several times expecting to have my baby there, but each time I had went was a miss call, I was sent home because I was not contracting soon enough. I was pretty much ready to give birth so every pain I …

I had a good experience with the Colgate gel toothpaste. Actually when I had been to the south India along with my family I got a chance to use the Colgate gel toothpaste. This toothpaste comes in 2 different colours with 2 different qualities. I used …

I got this simple instrument for my birthday and it was a real shocker. When I saw it i really thought this simple instrument is not worth the money. But man, when I tried it, i felt immediate relief, my spine was tingling in a pleasant way, well it …

There is so much I’ve read, over the years, about all the health benefits of green tea, like how it can help with weight loss, improving the health of your heart, helping to strengthen the immune system and lots of other good stuff. It all sounds wonderful, but, …

This product is meant to protect your teeth from night time grinding. My mom had a real problem with grinding and had to have all her teeth capped. The dentist gave her a special mouth guard that she uses to prevent further damage. When I realized I too was …

I have been using Ginkgo Biloba based products from quite some time now.However I usually prefer to buy them from small,local health centers that make natural medicine.A few weeks ago I noticed there was a promotion on Forever Ginkgo Plus in a health only store somewhere.I asked about it …

I highly recommend the herbal health drink FirstVitaPlus. So far this is the most effective herbal product I tried. My sister recommended the product to me. I used to have high blood pressure up to 140 over 100. After two weeks of drinking FirstVitaPlus, my blood pressure now …

Clean and clear is an acne clearing moisturizer. It comes in a 50 ml grey bottle with a blue cap. It is made by Johnson & Johnson. I had bought this bottle from a store catering to beauty products and cosmetics on the recommendation of the sales person.
I have …

I tried this product for two reasons. One, it was to treat dry nasal passages that I have had every winter whenever the heating unit starts running until the day we switch it over to cool. I also may have issues in the spring when my allergies hit and my …

I recognize the value of proper nutrition and good health. In fact, I never get tired of finding means and alternatives to provide everyone in my family the right nutrition and supplements to sustain their good health development.
When my kids were …

I have very sensitive skin and so I have to think twice before using any cream. My sister uses Vaseline Intensive care, Aloe Fresh light moisturising Lotion and she never had any skin related problem with this cream . I tried the lotion in small amount from my sister’s …

I recently purchased contacts a month ago. I must admit that I absolutely love them. I’ve had glasses since I was about three years old and wouldn’t give them up until this year. My dad always wanted me to try contacts because he promised I’d see better and …

I have been using essential oils to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia ever since I found out how much it can help to add something as simple as peppermint oil to a massage oil blend. I have a virtual arsenal of essential and carrier oils to make various recipes both for …

I was given a gift basket that contained several bars of handmade soaps from Primal Elements. This was my introduction to the brand, and now I am absolutely hooked on their soaps. My favorite bar of the group was this one—“ the “White Cat’ soap.
Primal Elements soaps …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

Anything that says it’s a miracle is probably not one. I paid nearly twenty dollars for this product, after a holiday binge that left me feeling fat and bloated. I had actually gained about seven pounds over the course of a couple of weeks, which alarmed me and I …

Kiss my Face is a company that makes natural products, and one that I have had pretty good experiences with. I have a very sensitive mouth and tongue. The strong mint flavors of most mainstream toothpastes cause an uncomfortable burning in my mouth, thus causing me to spend less time …

When the weather was extremely cold, I put some Carmax on my lips and they weren’t as cracked. I mean, the weather was so cold, the snot in people’s noses were freezing up. This is all to explain how important it is the keep your lips moisturized. I always …

As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …

Well I have wanted these for a while. I first saw them on tv and was very interested in them. I was dieing to find out if they really work. I heard that the perfect push up is better than the other models that are suppose to improve your …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

Finally a hand sanitizer that gets it right! Count on Walgreens to come out with an excellent product that does everything you need it to and looks great in the process. I like to find hand washes and lotions that just plain look nice sitting on my counters, so …

I have been concerned about using aluminum based deodorant ever since I found out it can be dangerous and increase cancer risk. My family already has a history of breast cancer, including my mother, so I want to take steps to reduce that risk. Unfortunately, I have tried a …

I don’t often buy Tom’s of Maine anymore, but I know they have great toothpaste and are widely available. I recently decided to go back to the good old days and buy some Tom’s of Maine peppermint toothpaste as my recent toothpaste purchase.
The peppermint flavor is a strong …

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening is touted as preventing cavities, gingivitis, and plague while helping to remove and prevent stains. After the last toothpaste I used, this was a pleasant and happy experience (the last one had something about it that set off my gag reflexes big time).
Colgate Total …

I’m not a huge fan of petrochemicals, but Vaseline is one of the brands that I will use. The reason is that I simply haven’t found something that’s more effective. A staple in my purse or backpack is Vaseline Intensive Moisture Locking Lotion, usually in the 1 fluid ounce …

I used Mivizu Yoga Mat by Mivizu when my previous yoga mat was getting thin. I bought it online last year, and the product was actually a set of 3 yoga mats in one container.
I tried it after learning it had a lot of happy customers, and I …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

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 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 …

I paid about $10 for this supplement that it is designed to replenish the hair, nails, and skin. Although I have never really experienced a major problem with baldness, lately I have noticed that I have some areas of my head (mostly around the temples of my head) …

I used to use Finesse shampoo and conditioner back in the late eighties and early nineties, and loved it. Back then my hair was permed, and the conditioner always left it shiny and soft, more so than any other brand. Time moved on and I started using other …

Before I bought this smoking alternative I was smoking almost a pack a day. Now as we all know smoking isn’t healthy especially in that amount. Since I started using my E-cigarette I don’t smoke a single cigarette. Whenever I feel the craving for nicotine I just pull out …

Also referred to as chinese medicine balls, these small metal orbs are used for relaxation and hand exercise. You rotate them in your hands, and by doing so you can improve co-ordination, dexterity and strength. The majority of the many techniques are usually executed with two balls, but it …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …