When I was on vacation and had spent a lot of time walking in the warm sand on the beach, I realized my feet were getting dry and scaly. I had only brought a regular lotion with me, because it was summer and I didn’t think I would be needing …

I had never had any sign of allergies or ear infections in my 45 years of life. Then I moved to the allergy capital of the world, also known as Knoxville, Tennessee. I also worked in a historical building for two years, which may have had fungus …

I had somewhat of a negative attitude towards the use of supplements when I first started training with weights, back when I was around 15 years old, largely due to some of the misconceptions I had heard about muscle mass building supplements.
After four years odd, I hadn’t made much …

I’ve been using Salospas Pain Relieving Patch for a really long time. I have lots of backaches and headaches from working and exercising and from my kids and that’s why this is so useful in my daily life. It’s just a pain relieving patch that is really sticky and …

I’m not exactly a physically active person, I’ll admit. I’d rather be sitting on my comfy couch reading a book or watching a good movie most days of the week. But, when the weather is beautiful, I like to take a brisk walk to the local park, walk along …

I first bought one of these tools when I was suffering a very painful lower back injury. It was nearly impossible for me to bend over and pick things up off the floor. When I saw this, I thought it was the perfect solution. The Gopher is a long …

I think I’m becoming a fan of toilet bowl cleaners! I’d never have thought I was the type of person who delighted in cleaning my toilet, but I’ve found some great products over the years that have appealed to me on so many levels and one of my favorite …

Before I was aware of the dangers of sulfate shampoos, I used all kinds of products. One that I liked, thinking that it was all natural and gentle, was the Emerald Forest Sapayul shampoo.
The company’s big cause for many years was to save the rainforest, and I admired …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

Awhile back I became interested in trying out a body lotion with cocoa butter in it. Everyone was saying so many positive things about it. I also became cautious of some of the ingredients that were used to manufacture the popular lotions that I was using. …

In recent years I have been paying a lot more attention to looking after my gums, as I did not start flossing etc until I had already noticed some gum problems. I realize now that it is vitally important to include some kind of cleaning system for the …

We purchased a Weslo Cadence C22 tred mill from Kmart not that long ago and have had the opportunity to use it for a while now. Overall, the C22 has been able to keep up with our exercise routines and with our kids “playing” with it. It …

Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …

I used to take another brand of Vitamin C supplement but had always found it too acidic. I have a stressful job so it was imperative that I take my vitamin C anytime I needed to without having to worry about taking it on an empty stomach and …

I had to admit choosing a feminine wash that suits you is a bother. I usually go for what is new and get easily swayed by the company or commercial’s promises, not to mention the popularity of the endorser. I thought that if this celebrity put her face and …

We are all grown up and ready for the world when we find that we still have “ACNE”. About 25% of men and about 50% women still find that they have a problem with Acne. You wonder what to do when those unsightly pimples and blackheads appear from out …

I am really a long time user of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly even before I switch to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream. Though I have the creamy formula, I always see to it that I have the jelly one. This is already a part of my health habit when it comes …

For some reason ever since I gave birth to my son I haven’t been feeling fresh down there all the time. I don’t know why, but it really bothers me. I purchased my first douche last month and didn’t have the best experience with it. I figured it was …

If you have small children like me you spend a lot of your day washing your hands. I honestly cannot tell you how many times a day I wash my hands. In winter even with constant applications of lotion my hands crack and bleed and I …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …

Ever since I cut my hair, I’ve been trying to avoid all types of hair products, because I was in fear of my hair being damaged again, and me losing everything I worked hard for, reason being why I cut it off. But lately as I’ve been running my …

I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

I bought this in trial size, it’s 1 fl oz. It claims to whiten teeth in 5 minutes. I figured it would be a great addition to my whitening rinse to further whiten my teeth. This gel seems very messy to me at first when I tried to use …

Listerine Smart Rinse Anticavity Fluoride Rinse is the absolute best mouthwash for children. I have a six year old son and a four year old daughter. Recently, we began to teach them how to floss their teeth and use mouthwash. They love this stuff. We …

I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …

When I was suffering a miserable cold one time, my very kind and thoughtful mother bought me a tube of Nose Better. I have used Vicks in the past for a chest rub, or to inhale, but because it is petroleum based, you are not supposed to put it …

I just got out from the hospital yesterday and I am not yet fully recovered, but I am good enough to make some review about the place where I got hospitalized. I got to the emergency unit, when I arrived, a bit silly because I drove all the way …

When my mother had major surgery, she was unable to bathe normally for a long time. I took care of her at home during her recovery, and assisted with her cleaning and personal hygiene.
We used several different products, and this was one of my favorites. This is a …

For some reason, I’ve been cursed by sweating a lot. I am a woman, so this really sucks. People always look at sweaty women kind of crazy. While I’m able to wear deodorant and lotions for the rest of my body, I wanted something I could use for my …

This product by Aveda hair care was recommended to me by a fellow thin-hair sufferer. After coloring my hair, I experienced some itching and small bumps in my scalp, and since my hair is thinning progressively on top over the past few years, I panicked and worried that the …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

I had heard a lot of stories about this ointment, from other fibromyalgia patients. When I started hearing it from back pain patients as well, I became curious about it. Having fibromyalgia for many years, I have tried just about all of the pain relief ointments. I have had mixed …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

Halls brand of cough drops, cherry flavored, work really well when it comes to soothing a cough and relaxing a sore throat. I take one, and usually under a minute, I start noticing the relief build inside of me. My coughing is curtailed and the urge to cough is …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I started a weight loss program at the end of July, my first official day of dieting being August 1st. Near mid July I was picking up things I knew I would want or need, such as a pedometer. Because I started gathering things later on in …

I have severe asthma to the point I usually take my inhaler once a day, but I am sure I would be taking it more often if I did not add in the Carlson Fish Oil Supplements to my daily diet. These fish oil supplements contain omega fatty acids …

Unfortunately last year, I suffered heavily with bouts of thrush. It turned out to be one severe infection that, although I was treating it and calming it, I was never fully getting rid of it. I tried what seemed like everything, mostly Pessary medications to begin with that I …

I totally go for Salonpas (Hisamitsu Brand) whenever I’m suffering from joint pain, a mild right up to some real pain. I use it on days that I feel not so good. The truth is that our body needs massages once in awhile and that’s something that I …

I’m a huge fan of the scent of eucalyptus. I frequent some Renaissance festivals that carry essential oil perfumes, and I always end up buying something with this scent in it because I find it so relaxing and inviting and sometimes even invigorating depending on my mood. I had …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

I am very particular with my hygiene. Specially that i am a woman. We got some discharges and if we wont use pantyliners it will cause a very bad odor. Of all the pantyliners that i used, this Carefree Pantyliner only gives me the kind of freshness that last …

Since I have to check my blood sugar often, and because I check other people’s as well, I go through a lot of alcohol swabs. They’re all pretty much the same, as far as ingredients go, so I wanted to find the most economical. I think I …

I’ve had this sort of up and down issue with managing my cholesterol lately. For years, I’d never had a problem with it, but I think stress and bad dietary choices have created a problem where none previously existed. I didn’t even know I had a problem until I …

My poor kids seem to be the most mosquito friendly children in the world, because we literally can’t go anywhere during the months of june-october without them getting eaten up alive by mosquitos. I could be standing right next to them, and they would get all the bites and …

Every now and then I get a bloated feeling and feel the need to get rid of some of the water in my system. I decided that taking a water pill might help do the trick. I purchased Diurex Ultra Water Pills for $7.33 and there were 80 pills …

For a coffee drinking, ex-smoker, I needed to find a quick solution to a growing problem; yellow teeth aka my worst nightmare! A clean white smile is a much wanted accessory to any individual, and I for one did not want to go to school or work and smile …

Since I am really enjoying all the new Yoga classes I recently discovered, it was only natural that I would gravitate towards The Yoga for Everybody: Interactive Yoga Series. I can honestly say, that out of all of the different DVD workouts that I have tried, that …

To have a complete oral care, aside to our teeth, one must also pay attention to gums and tongue. These are often overlooked. Most of the time, we are busy making are teeth pearly white; since this would signify a good oral hygiene. I am, too, is found guilty …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …