I am over forty now, and concerned about how my skin looks, especially around my eyes, where I have noticed fine lines. I am usually pretty good about reading ingredients lists, knowing what is in the products I use, and how they are supposed to work. Occasionally, I fall prey …

I went through a period of taking niacin to try and reduce my cholesterol because I cannot tolerate the effects of statin drugs. I started with regular niacin, which caused a lot of flushing. I then switched to a no-flush time release niacin. It was a rocky start, with the …

Forever Living Aloe Deodorant is one of the products offered by the Forever Living Line and it boasts of highly natural ingredients for a deodorant. I personally think that it is a good product but it is not that amazing. It’s good that it has no aluminum salts …

In the past years or decades, peanut butter has been considered an unhealthy, fattening food, so it was something to syat away for all people willing to lose weight and keep a nice waistline.
GOOD NEWS, you can stick to peanut butter right now. Go to the closer grocery and …

A friend of mine picked me up a copy of the 8 minute Buns and Legs Workout DVD after I had mentioned that I had never heard of the 8 Minute Fitness series before. As I am something of a workout enthusiast they could scarcely believe that …

When I became pregnant, I of course wanted the best care for my unborn baby and knew a big part of that was taking care of myself and making sure I had a proper diet and nutrition. I looked and compared many of the prenatal vitamins out there. …

This review is for yes, a sexual lubricant. The main reason why I feel it’s necessary to post this is because it’s very hard to find any resources for such online and want to provide you, the consumer with informed information about a seemingly ‘taboo’ product.
This review is specifically …

It is necessary that the environment where the child play and eat should not only be clean but also safe from harmful chemicals. I use Milton spray when my baby started eating solid food and I normally use it in cleaning his high chair before and after a …

This Walgreens assortment of fabric bandages is probably one of my favorite kinds of bandaids to use. I, of course, truly appreciate how far first aid has come and all the liquid bandages and sprays and super duper thick rubbery bandaids but, in the end, I’m still pretty old …

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 …

Once when I was having really bad menstrual cramps, along with bloating and a headache, I stopped by the drug store to pick up some Premsyn, which was my usual product for relieving these symptoms.
I was tired and in a fog from pain, so when I …

I am one of those unfortunate persons who cannot boast of having beautiful feet. The fact that my heels tend to become dry, rough and cracked if not taken care of regularly- always leaves me at my wits end especially when I want to flaunt of my exclusive foot …

I bought a box of these for a recent cold with a very sore throat. I needed something just to help me get to sleep. Chloraseptic was not working. It was difficult to swallow anything, and my throat hurt even when I was not in the act of talking or …

I dont like this toothpaste at all. I nearly puked the first time I used it because the taste is just not pleasant. I think it’s anise flavored although it is not indicated in the box. Had I known that it tastes like anise I would not have dared …

I am a person with constant aches and pains, always have been since I was young. My family normally told me to use Bengay, a pain-relieving cream, but after a few years, it became ineffective. I had thought that I had no hopes for my stubborn aches, but eventually, …

Plantar fasciitis sock
What is plantar fascitiis?
If you feel pain when getting up in the morning or at the beginning of activity the plantar fasciitis sock is the right thing for you. This pain is caused by prolonged standing and it worsens everyday. Inflammation of the thin tissue layer which …

Because of my interest in natural and chemical free health products, I was inspired to try this one—“ it is a lubricant/moisture gel made for women. Rather than relying on chemicals for its effectiveness, it is made from other ingredients like aloe vera, comfrey, apricot oil and sweet almond oil, …

Everybody needs deoodorant in order to keep a well-maintained hygiene and prevent themselves from getting horrible smelling body odor. Although it may not seem like it, it can be difficult to find the one that works the best. As for Ban Original Roll-On deodorant, there are some things that …

I understand perfectly that I am overweight and I want to do something with that problem. I think that people who are slim are very attractive, but the same can’t be told about persons with overweight.
I’m eating a lot and I don’t move around a lot. I spend most …

I found this little bottle of vitamin E oil at Safeway along with other skin care products. I actually bought this as massage oil. I’m not a massage therapist or anything, but I do feel that oil really helps me give a better massage. It reduces friction of skin …

When I was running low on my usual fiber supplement, I picked up a bottle of these from Rite Aid because they were on sale. They are very similar to the FiberCon I had taken before. Although very inexpensive, it is worth noting that you do have to take six …

I have always liked to grow my nails long. I have always taken a little pride in my nails and enjoy getting comments and shocking looks when people realize that my nails are 100 percent real. Unfortunately for me, my nails have recently become very brittle. I don’t know …

Black Cohosh is an herbal remedy that is sold by Trader Joe’s. You can actually find this herbal remedy at most any health food store or nutrition center. This herb claims it gives herbal support for hot flashes and night sweats. I have taken this herb several …

I started using this product last year when I have problems with my gums. Before I used this product I noticed that when brushing my teeth it would sometimes hurt the gums in my teeth plus I am also not confident if it truly cleanses all those hard …

So much has been written and spoken about Hoodia products in the media and with everyone looking for a miracle cure for weight problems, it certainly is a popular item. From my research, the Hoodia plant is found in Africa, and has been used for centuries by the native Africans …

When I first saw the commercial for this lotion, I was instantly curious. I am a collector of sorts of different types of lotion that I don’t particularly need. It’s more of an addiction, actually. When I went in the store and saw the outrageous price of $9 and …

I’m usually skeptical about products that claim to increase my fitness level or augment my physique (spam emails for breast enlargement, anyone?) so I was initially hesitant to lay out the cash for my spiffy new Avia i-Shapes.
It was the best money I’ve spent in a …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

I have to hand it to Dial for coming up with soap fragrances that I love. This Soothing White Tea fragrance is my current favorite in liquid soaps. I can smell the herbal fragrance, combined with citrus and a hint of sweetness. I find that it’s a lovely scent …

I ordered this sleep mask from Magellan travel supplies a few months ago. I am a night owl and often find myself sleeping poorly during daylight hours, so along with some white noise for sound blocking, I need something to wear over my eyes to block out light. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have become a connoisseur of pain treatments including topical ones. Many of them rely on a counter-irritant effect, which would be the sensation created on the skin by strong menthol products and similar mild irritants—“ they create a new sensation, and distract the nerves from …

I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …

I purchased the Air Climber System for a couple reasons. First of all, I needed something to give me some cardio in the winter, since it’s too cold to go outside for my daily walk. I needed something that would be low impact because I have problems …

I have been wearing contacts for a little over five years now, and I have never stuck with any contact lens solution except for Optifree Replenish brand. It is not as nearly cheap as some of the other—¦ generic—¦ solutions, but at around five fifty, on average, for a …

I was using different toothpaste before and whatever I want, I just use it. Until One time, My dentist recommend the Colgate to me and I never hesitate to buy it and use it. After using it, Colgate (The great regular flavor) brings me a refresh breath for a …

A few weeks back, when my husband complained about my bad breath- I didn’t seem to the remark very seriously. But as days passed I noticed that I received a similar kind of comment from my friends and family. This is when I decided to take the problem of …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …

I drink a lot of iced tea which means that I have a lot of stains on my teeth. I have tried several whitening products for my teeth but have yet to find one that truly makes any difference in the whiteness. I decided to give a toothpaste a …

The Thermionics Advanced ThermiPaq Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad is just another in a long line of heating pads and cold packs that I’ve tried my hand at over the years. My experience with this kinds of products is really beginning to border on the compulsive, but as long …

The Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Moisturizer is the best moisturizer out there! Seriously! Nothing else can compare to this one. I was desperately in need of a good moisturizer for my skin during the harsh New York Winter weather, so I decided to hit up Sephora …

I first started using Glucose meters in 1995 when I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 insulin dependant.
My first Glucose meter was One touch basic and I used it for several years. It helped me a lot in configuring my insulin dosage and monitoring my glucose level especially …

I have been trying out some enhancing supplements. I wanted to develop leg strength because of my soccer hobby and when I am surfing, to maintain balance on the surfing board, you must have strong legs to do that. Before when I was still an amateur with this kind …

I am a little confused at why this is marketed as a nutritional supplement and not a sweetener, but obviously it is intended as a sweetener, since I do not know of any condition it treats, other than bitter coffee syndrome.
Being diabetic, I am usually one of the first ones …

When my son got a bad case of poison ivy after exploring in the woods a while back, I found myself in need of something to relieve his itch and clear up his condition fast. I did some research and asked around on the issue. Poison Oak and Ivy …

When I was having a period of inflamed and irritated skin due to a reaction to some sun block cream, my skin seemed to be irritated by everything I put on it, no matter how gentle r fragrance free it was. My doctor even wrote a prescription for a …

I am diabetic and need to use sugar free products whenever possible. Cough drops and sore throat drops especially, since you tend to eat more than a few when you are ill. A friend had some of these Ricola sugar free lemon mint drops and offered me one when I …

Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …

One of the things I learned from my mother is to make sure that my hands are always clean. I still remember when I was a child, she often scolded me because I had this habit of sucking my thumb. She said that my fingers are dirty I should …

Hey Ladies!! If you are confronted with having to consider or have to have a hysterectomy, never fear! HysterSisters is your place for quesstions to get answered, fears to be shared, and friends to be made! I had to have a hysterectomy in 2001. I don’t know that I …

I had such an unbearable toothache over the weekend. The pain was so bad and I did not know how to deal with the pain. I tried taking over-the-counter pain killers to try to at least dull the pain to make it more manageable. Nothing seemed …