My husband is 65. Being of his age, and having fallen and sprained his ankle so badly that the doctor said it would have been less painful had he broken the ankle, my husband needed some help with the pain! He got it!
He went to Long’s Drug Store and …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

I have tried a lot of home exercise equipment over the last five years. If it cost me less than $50 a pop, then I felt it was a good enough price to warrant an investment, and now I have a mini gym shoved under my bed that I …

I really, really wanted these bars to work. I am overweight and have even considered weight loss surgery… so the idea that something could duplicate that without having to be cut was a dream come true for me. The surgery would be especially risky in my case, so …

I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …

This small bottle of oil was given to me by a friend who picked it up while shopping. I had never used the brand before, but since I use massage oils quite frequently to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I was happy to try a new one out. This oil is made …

The only adjective to describe this is disgusting! According to the woman who sold me this product, it would help me lose weight. Yeah, it did; I could hardly eat a bite after drinking it because it left a nasty taste in my mouth. And no amount of water …

This is the second foot spa that my husband has bought me and man can I say one thing? This this thing is so cheap just like the first one he got me. Now don’t get me wrong, this thing feels great. It makes my feet feels good …

When I was suffering from palpitations, my doctor offered me a couple of medicines to try and help. Inderal was one of them. It is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure, palpitations and anxiety attacks. Since I have a tendency for slightly high blood pressure …

I hate having to sacrifice on the quality of my families meal choices because I am too tired after work, or am limited in that I have to prepare something rather quickly to satisfy the hungry masses on the spot.
Knowing the high fat, salt, …

There are certain things in life that can remind you of the sweetest, most precious memories of your youth. One of those things for me is Luden’s Cough Drops. I will always associate Luden’s Cough Drops with my father because when I was a kid, I had horrible throat problems, …

I have GERD and have been on proton pump inhibitors for several years. Occasionally, I have breakthrough symptoms where the medicine is just not enough. There are several over the counter and natural remedies I have found that really help when this happens. One of them is aloe …

I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the aches and pains of fibromyalgia, or sometimes just to relax. Other times, I might have a specific reason to bathing—“ like feeling sick from a cold or flu. Like with the fibromyalgia pain, the hot water can help to soothe body …

I have been trying to lose weight for most of my life. Various friend and relatives will buy well meaning gifts to assist me in my efforts. This product was one of those well meaning gifts. I got it for a birthday present, and when I first saw it, I …

Evoraplus - Oral Care Probiotic Mints - Fresh-Mint is not a product that I had a whole lot of success with and so I cannot see myself purchasing these again. What exactly proved to be disappointing about these mints? Well, for one, the mints really did not last very …

I am basically an avid coffee and tea drinker and so happen to get myself in to various health problems. Apart from experiencing severe acidity problems due to this habit, what really puts me feeling quite embarrassed and uncomfortable is my —˜yellow stained teeth’. Though getting my teeth …

Colgate Total Tartar Control Paste
Wal-Mart
$2.49
I usually buy the regular Colgate. This is the toothpaste I grew up with. My dentist has been telling me that I need to do something more about the tartar between visits. I asked for a recommendation and the hygienist recommended Colgate Total with tartar …

Dealing with my acne has now perhaps now become an integral part of my life. Since I have been experiencing this problem for nearly a decade, I have perhaps used all the different kinds of anti- acne products (ranging from creams, gels, sprays, soaps acne wash etc) and …

Bausch & Lomb Cleaner Original Formula for gas permeable contact lenses is a cleaner solution formulated to remove daily deposits from rigid gas permeable lenses. It comes in 1 oz bottles that can be purchased from stores like CVS for about $10. I use this solution daily to clean …

As I have said before in past reviews, I am in love with this new brand of skin care that I discovered about a month ago when I decided to blow my hard earned tax money on some pampering action at my local Ulta shop. The brand is called Murad …

I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …

Propecia was the pill hailed by all baldies as the silver bullet against thinning hair. Unfortunately, Propecia never lived up to they hype, but it certainly is still the best weapon in combatting the process operating on the top of our heads. Propecia works by inhibiting the synthesis of …

Walgreen’s Intensive Healing Moisturizing Lotion is basically the Walgreen’s brand for Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion. The main ingredients are the same, and the Walgreen’s version is $3 cheaper than the Gold Bond Lotion. I am thrilled that I have found a less expensive alternative to the …

A few months ago, I began to experience some pretty odd physical problems that had me more than a little worried. It mostly started with a tingling in my hands, mostly my fingers. It felt like my arms had been held above my head and all the blood rushed …

I have GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. I have heartburn pretty much no matter what, unless I take my medication. I became concerned about some things I had read about the proton pump inhibitor drugs (common prescription reflux treatments, which I take) causing magnesium depletion. Since I have had …

Over the years I developed unsightly small moles and warts on my cheeks, neck, chest and hands. I believe I inherited this problem from my mother’s side of the family as most of them have moles and warts all over their face and body. I was growing concerned about …

Vilantae stands out as a very interesting acne treatment because of the fact that it is not a simple topical cream. It is actually a formula that you need to take as medicine, 3 times daily right after the main meals. Its purpose is not to cure acne but …

Equate: Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Intensive Healing is a two in one product that not only helps to ease an itch but also heal the skin. Unfortunately, I have not found this product to work too well. It does help to neutralize the itching to an extent, …

I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …

After having a rather bad experience with a product that was supposed to relieve migraines by massaging the eyes, I was not as excited as my friends were when we found this product in a magazine. Had I not already tried the migraine massager and experienced extreme nausea and …

When I had an allergy attack in the middle of a dinner engagement, I was horribly embarrassed. I had to excuse myself to go into the ladies room and deal with the itching and watering eyes, sneezing and coughing fit, and look of general misery. A companion came in …

I’m not a fan of liniments. Liniments are messy to work with, they sting, and could smell unpleasant. Alternatively, I like Salonpas patches. But the patches are expensive to use very often. What could change my attitude towards liniments? I veered to this special …

I found this product when looking for fiber supplements, and it is quite an interesting blend—“ so I bought it to try for my own digestive issues. I have had GERD and irritable bowel syndrome for years, and I have been taking aloe vera, fiber and sometimes enzymes to treat …

The top of my hair suffers from thinness, and I am always looking for new products to help regrow the hair, or disguise the problem more effectively. At my last visit to the hairdresser, she informed me of a product she had just gotten in, called Keratin Complex Dry shampoo …

Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …

I am a retired nurse who suffered from Candida which I believe I have proved was caused by by mercury (silver) fillings. I have had all kinds of health problems from this including ulcers. I drink raw goat’s milk because I learned from a friend years ago it cured …

I think the time of the month is the time that every woman dreads. It sometimes becomes a hindrance when you don’t have the right protection to fit your body. I’ve dwindled in both pads and tampons and have some that I like of each. Then there are those …

When I first tried these patches to give up smoking I got a painful raised red rash where I had stuck them to my skin. I called the company help line and was told that I had a reaction to the adhesive used and that I should discontinue use. …

With the stressful lifestyles us KL dudes and babes are having, it is hard to find time to even breathe fresh air as we really get to go to places like park where we can see plenty of trees and plants. Everyday we travel to office, hang …

I’ve never was a flosser and so when my wife brought home thi slittle WaterPik Ultra Water Flosser I looked at her like she was crazy. There was no way that I was going to use something that I had no idea about. And plus I never flossed …

This review is for Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper which is being advertised as having “more cushiony comfort” than the prior product the company sold. I have to say that I love one of their advertising pieces that has a dog sleeping on a cushy chair. It just …

I like to use a cooling toner spray in the summer and I have a little collection going. One I could not wait to add just as soon as I heard about it was this tea tree toner from Lush. I have fallen in love with Lush bath and body …

When I had a case of muscle strain on top of trochanteric bursitis in my left hip, I needed all the help I could get to keep my on my feet. It was very painful to walk, sit, or lie down. I found myself tossing and turning from …

I usually go to a drugstore or to a cosmetics shop to buy my makeup products, but to my surprise I found this product in a pharmacy.
I felt curious about it, as if it can be bought in a pharmacy it can’t be just a normal eyelash mascara. After …

I fall for just about anything when it comes to my teeth. If you tell me that I can get whiter teeth, than more than likely I’m going to buy it and see what it’s all about. The Listerine commercial had been playing on my television for ever. I …

I have been using the Green Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer for less than a year now. Using sanitizer is one of my daily protections especially nowadays that diseases are spreading everywhere. Among hand sanitizer brands, the Green Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer is really my favorite. My first use of this product …

I used to have a very difficult menstural period because of heavy blood flow and the longer duration of periods. Earlier I used to use cloth napkin and I used to curse myself that why I was born as a woman because of the great discomfort using a …

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 …