I have always heard that apple cider vinegar was good for you. I have tried taking it for various things, including heartburn and weight loss. When I heard that it could help to reduce blood glucose, here was another reason to try the product again. I had taken the …

Honestly, I can’t even say when or where I found about CLA supplements. I think I was just browsing through GNC one day and found it on the shelves. After some research I found that CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid was actually quite healthy for the body as it is …

During my regular shopping sprees to the supermarkets, I happened to set my eyes on a diet shelf which happened to stocked up different kind of energy bars and shakes. Though I hadn’t tried any of these earlier, I decided to give it a try and picked up an …

Though I’ve always had skin problems (which have lessened into adulthood), I was hoping it was something my kids wouldn’t have to deal with in their teens. My oldest is fourteen and my youngest is twelve, and both of them are showing signs of acne, especially my oldest. I …

I have diabetes, so I try to take really good care of my feet. I want to keep them attached in the future! I have copied my mother’s habit of putting foot cream on every night. This keeps my feet healthy and soft and prevents cracking which can lead to …

I color my hair regularly at home. A few months ago, I bought a new brand of hair color to try, and had a horrible reaction to it. (And yes, I did do the patch test beforehand—“ and passed!) My scalp itched like crazy, and I started to get little …

I had felt quite excited about having to attend my cousins wedding last month. But the fact that I was through overjoyed about the wedding, I also knew for the fact that I might have to face problems regarding my back. Since attending the wedding could require me travel …

I keep a pair of these well made medical scissors on hand in my home’s first aid kit for cutting gauze and tape. they cost me around $10, but were well worth it since I have never had to replace them. The Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissors are …

When I was telling my hairdresser about a problem I had been having with blackheads around my nostrils, she suggested that I should try a mask made out of Moroccan white clay (hectorite.)
Having no idea where to get this (and she was no help there!) I had to …

There have so many whitening soaps that came out of the market after Block and White Brand stimulated the interest of customers to have lighter skin tone. I was one of those customers who got quite mad in searching for an effective whitening product. Well, there had been …

In my line of work, my throat is often abused and given that its one of my source of living, I am conscious as to how I should take care of it too. I got the idea of this thru a local celebrity. She is a top talk show …

A few days back, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my wrist of my right hand. This pain had been had been making me really uncomfortable. The pain in my wrist made it difficult for me to do any kind of handwork at the computer and also …

I first purchased Vaseline Petroleum Jelly when my babies were born. It was great for certain uses which I will discuss below. I pay $3.09 for a 13 oz. jar of Vaseline and it lasts an extremely long time. You don’t need to use much Vaseline to get the …

I love taking a hot bath at night, and it really helps to calm my fibromyalgia symptoms, so my bath time has become a serious ritual for me and I don’t mind looking for all the best accessories to use with it. I have a bath pouf with a handle …

My partner and I both love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia so it has great health benefits for me, and my partner says it helps with tension headaches and back pain. As well as being healthy, it can also be very romantic, and we are always looking …

When I’m asked if I use Rexona Deodorant? I would be quick to answer a big NO and I will never dare use that brand of deodorant ever again. Nothing will persuade me to use that brand anymore; even if it would be a promo, a new scent, …

I remember the funny old irish Spring ads from the 1970’s with their tag line—“ “fresh and clean as a whistle.”
I used Irish Spring back then (I was a kid then!) and I occasionally buy it now just to relive the memory.
It is a nice, unique, fresh smelling soap. It …

I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …

I’ve suffered from acne for about 5 years now and my face have only been clear since about a year ago from seeing a dermatologist. But since my face is under control now, I sometimes get these pesky little break out pimple looks so bad, annoying and sometimes painful. …

My scalp gets dry and flaky sometimes, especially in winter, and I usually use something like Head & Shoulders. But, a friend of mine recommended Paul Mitchell Tree Shampoo because she uses it for her dry scalp, and she said it worked great. I decided to buy …

Kamillosan M Spray is a mouth spray composed of chamomile extract, methyl salicylate, oils such as peppermint, sage, anise, dwarf pine-needle, bergamot and cineol. It also contains ethyl alcohol. It combines the anti-inflammatory property of chamomile and anti-bacterial effect of the essential oils. My doctor recommended this spray …

This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …

By far, the easiest and SAFEST way to exercise would have to be using the OxyCycle. This isn’t a typical exercise bike that you sit on. You need to supply your own chair (couch, bed, etc.) The OxyCycle is basically just motorized pedals that allow you …

A few months ago, I decided to buy a bottle of Hydroxycut Hardcore. I’ve used diet pills before, and the opinion of the GNC clerk was that it was the diet pill out right now, and it has been selling very well with gret results. It wasn’t as cheap …

I picked up a tube of Colgate Max Fresh Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint one afternoon while shopping in my dollar tree. I needed a new tube of tooth paste since I was getting ready to run out. I’m one of those people who uses every last ounce of …

My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …

I love the thought of using mouthwashes after every brush, so one time when I was in the airport and the sweet lady from Colgate handed out free bottle samples of the Colgate Plax Ice, I grabbed two of those and was too happy to even thank her afterward. …

I worry to much about my baby’s health that is why I take care of him and I give him my 100% time and attention. I am a hands-on mother so to make sure that I know everything that is happening to my son and to witness his …

Because my allergy symptoms are so severe for pretty much the entire year, I’m always looking for as many ways as possible to live with the problem. My symptoms include all of the basics and some I didn’t even know had anything to do with allergies at all, including …

When an ophthalmoscopic examination of my eyes revealed a myopia my parents have put great efforts to organize the best cure for my eyes. The process of my cure has begun when I was in the secondary school because children’s eyes are more immediately responsive to proper corrective efforts. …

With cold season coming up it is time to start thinking about germs and viruses. This time of year I always stock up on Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer. I get one to keep in each room. It is really great stuff. When trying to make sure that …

My son started football this year with his school, and he’s always coming home from practices looking and feeling a little beat up. At a practice a couple weeks ago, he ended up pulling a muscle in his leg that had him limping for three days, and we tried …

HoMedics Professional Percussion Massager PA-1 46 is a hand-held electric massager that you plug in to your regular outlet. It comes with 3 sets of heads for different kinds of massage (gentle, medium, and hard) and several speeds. There is a switch that slides back and forth and lets …

When I once decided at the last minute to stay over at a friend’s house, I was left without any deodorant, so I asked to borrow hers. I have used the clinical strength Secret brand, and it performed pretty well. This was Suave, the less expensive but well known alternative …

Hands down, this is one of my favorite moisturizers of all time. I have very dry skin and it is usually very hard for me to find a product that works very well long term. For some reason, I will try a product and it will …

Dove is one of my favorite companies. I use their hair products, soaps, body washes, deodorants, skin care, and I will try anything they come out with. I don’t normally buy aerosol hair sprays for myself. I prefer the non aerosol, I feel that they last longer and you …

I use a variety of bath products to keep my therapeutic nightly bath routine interesting. Since bath salts add beneficial minerals to the water, which helps my fibromylagia symptoms, I love to use various types of salts in the hot water to help relieve the pain and cramping. Magnesium is …

I got this play mat because it was only $21 and most play mats are closer to $50. We needed something to take in the car to bring to Grandma’s house. I really should have saved my money. Let me tell you that the …

Imagine you walk into your bathroom, and on the tub, waiting for you, is a cupcake. It looks real, with tall swirls of blue icing on top, and dotted with colorful sprinkles. You pick it up to find that it smells like fresh berries.
This is the scene in my …

Lahor antibacterial soap bar is made by Saponia, big Croatia producer of cosmetics and housewares. I like Lahor because it’s cheep but good soap, and I like to wash myself with the soap bar and not with shower gels when I take shower because I feel more clean and …

Working at the computer would often leave my eyes burning with pain. Sometimes the condition would become so worst that I would have tears rolling down my eyes. This alarmed me and I decided to find a solution to this problem. So when I happened to see Sonoma Lavender …

My review is on St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center located in Phoenix, AZ. I had to see a doctor here last week in their Cardiology Department. I had reservations about going to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center mainly because of hearing a few stories over the past …

I am a regular user of tea tree oil. I love its fragrance, its antiseptic properties, and the nice tingle it gives your skin. I use it for my skin, nails, scalp, and all around the house in aroma therapy products. I normally keep some organic pure tea tree …

Though most women don’t like to deal with their time of the month, we try to make the best of it by finding the best protection out there. Using faulty pads or tampons can easily lead to embarrassing moments and leaks. I try to find products that are absorbent, …

I really like this toothpaste. It had a good taste to it and made my mouth and teeth feel refreshed and cleaned. I really liked the way it made my mouth feel. I almost felt like I just had my teeth cleaned at the dentist office. You don’t have …

As strange as it may sound, Urifemme is a atually a handy product to have on hand. I discovered this new products online and had them send me a sample.
The idea is simple, a disposable funnel for women to use in public restrooms. …

Growing up, I always used manual toothbrushes, but now I only use my electric toothbrushes. The one I use now is the Sonicare Essence 5500 Power Toothbrush, and it’s one I still love madly because it gets my teeth so clean.
It’s a rechargeable toothbrush that comes with a …

I live in a nice area where there is a lot of hiking options to explore. Red Rock just outside of Vegas is one of my favorite places to visit on a regular basis. It’s a bit of a drive, but it’s so beautiful and I like to take …

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 …

When it comes to selecting a protein, quality is an essential characteristic for a supplement that is taken multiple times throughout the day. I have been using Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Whey for several years now and have never came across another protein that offers affordability with a …