With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

I have suffered with constipation ever since I started taking medication for my menstrual cramps and it is a total pain in the butt —“ pun intended. When I am constipated my belly swells up round like a football and I feel so bloated it is really uncomfortable. …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

Coughs could be very destructive. It interferes me with whatever things I work on. It even irritates me during classes. Plus, it brings company –sneezing, teary eyes and coarse throat. Worse, it hinders me in doing my work leaving me desperate and restless. Coughing is very shameful in public …

I used to frequent an IBS message board to look for suggestions and find out how other people were managing their symptoms. I heard some pretty outrageous ideas at times, and also some really good ones. One that caught my attention was from a woman posting about a native …

If you think that you shouldn’t use a generic form of birth control because it is less effective, then you are very wrong. I’m sure there are certain kinds that you should be aware of that don’t work as well, but Junel Fe is not one of them.
I was …

I always used a sanitizer all the time, especially when I am in the workplace or when I am having an outdoor activities, to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odor in my hands and of course to keep my hands and health very clean.
Blue+King Hand Sanitizer is my favorite brand because …

During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and so had to check my blood sugar four times a day. My insurance provided me with the Accu-Chek Aviva System which includeded a glucose monitor, lancing device, and test strips. The monitor and lancet were easy to set up …

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 …

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I love taking my nightly hot bath. It is relaxing, fun, and therapeutic. In fact, it has given me back my life. I have suffered from fibromyalgia since my late teens, with symptoms like extreme fatigue, muscle pain and spasms, nerve pain, and overlapping problems like migraines and …

I have a problem with most adult brands of toothpaste. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth and cause me not to brush as long as I should. Obviously, this is not good for my quality of oral care, so I remedy this by using the milder flavors available in …

These days, with so many diseases being transmitted from person to person, and so much publicity regarding viruses such as the —˜swine flu’ and food poisoning cases that can cause fatalities, it seems prudent to take precautions. Health experts say that the single best way to avoid catching viruses …

I have recently bought a Conair Cordless Interplak toothbrush. This was purchased from Target for the astoundingly low price of 15.99. I really like this toothbrush particularly because of the price. I had wanted an electric toothbrush for a long time particularly since my old electric toothbrush had …

I love the idea of using natural products on my skin. I’ve been looking around and trying different brands of eye cream that reduce puffiness and the “tired eyes” look. I had read that creams and products containing caffeine were really good, so when I saw this one, …

The 8-Minute workout series has a variety of programs, each targeting a specific area of the body. You can choose from 8-minute legs, 8-minute buns, etc. The idea behind the 8-minute series is that you only need to work out for 8 minutes and you will see …

As a woman I think it is very important to stay fresh as I possibly can. Also, as a woman, I feel that I can sweat more than the normal. I always find myself using strong deodorants for best results. I wanted to make sure that my whole body …

I’ve tried many different diet plans without much success, but I never stop looking for plans that might work for me. I found the New Grapefruit Diet Plan on the Internet and I decided to try it because it looked like it would be easy to follow, and …

This was only recommended by a doctor friend. Because diabetes runs in the family she said Alpha Lipoic Acids or ALA appears to help lower blood sugar with people with diabetes. It has the ability to kill free radicals that are harmful in the body. It causes tingling and …

For months now, Dr. Berg who is my dentist in Botswana urged us to get an electric tootbrush as he feels that we (including my children) are not brushing our teeth properly (my own dentist here in Luxembourg never recommended such a thing but it is an advise well …

If other people cant get thru their days without a specific object such as mobile phones, PDA or lip gloss, I cannot go elsewhere without my One Touch Ultra glucose meter.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It was tough. Pricking my fingers to get …

My friend shared this product Himalaya Herbals Anti Dandruff Oil to me when I confided to her that I recently had dandruff problems. She said she’s been using it for years and it really prevents and removes dandruffs. So convinced that I bought a 100 ml bottle of Himalaya …

Not wanting to miss out on anything that might help me lose weight, I had to at least try bitter orange, after hearing the claims that it could reduce appetite, give you energy and help you burn fat. I shopped around for a good price and ended up with …

When I started having breakouts of adult acne due to the heat and weather along with hormonal changes and the use of heavy sun blocks, I first turned to standard acne treatments. When I found the Acnevir, it seemed like a reasonable option. It had salicylic acid, sulphur, aloe vera …

Almost ten years ago, I was working for the Postal Service, at a Remote Encoding Center, which basically means I sat at a desk, usually for ten hours a day, and typed in the addresses that appear on envelopes that have been pushed through and scanned by a big …

I recently had a procedure done to remove a bunion on my right foot, while also fusing a joint in my foot to make sure the bunion did not occur again. In order to speed up my healing process, my doctor requested a bone growth stimulator.
I met with …

I often tend to experience a blocked nose every now and then. The fact that there are many reasons for it- whether it is a mild cold or just having to be amidst lot of pollution and dust, my nose just seems to become congested making it just difficult …

Aging is inevitable. Both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries continue to put in so much time, effort and money in the research and development of products that may offer the ever elusive promise of eternal look of youthfulness. In line with the pursuit of longevity and the quest for …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

Several years ago, I decided to get myself into shape, and I was successful in losing about 55 lbs, all at a relatively quick pace, simply by watching what I was eating and drinking, and with moderate daily exercise. So, within a period of about three months, I had …

This is a hypnosis CD set which is composed of 8 audio sessions, all conducted by Wendi Friesen. Each audio session is composed of relaxation and hypnosis exercises to help the listener to sleep well at night. First of all I am not that new to hypnosis and I …

For the past two weeks, I have been going through so difficult times and getting bad anxiety attacks throughout the night and was lacking sleep. So, this week I have been using the Good Earth Tea for Sleep and it has been working really well. I even have a …

I am significantly overweight. I also have a some medical conditions that cause problems with my stomach. I have tried many of the diet shakes. I like Slim Fast a lot. However, my stomach couldn’t tolerate the shakes because of the milk. I used …

The Spenco Gel Insoles come in a package that contains one pair of insoles for thirteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. I was attracted to the Spenco brand and this product because the packaging made it sound like these gel insoles would accomplish a number of things, including providing my …

I bought the Thermipaq several weeks ago for my back and knee. I can put it in the microwave for a few minutes and use it as a heating pad and the heat lasts about an hour and a half with the heat slowly decreasing over time. It feels …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

I am a regular user CharcoCaps Homeopathic Antigas Formula because I have a lot of food allergies. I have found that if I eat something that causes me to have an adverse reaction and I take two charcoal pills as soon as possible after I ingest the offending food or …

Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …

This tea was recommended to me by an employee at the natural foods store where I often shop. I was looking for something to help with edema that I got monthly, and I had tried several other products that either didn’t work well enough, or had side effects, usually an …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

I just used this hair color for the first time, after hearing rave reviews from others. I’ve been coloring my hair for over a decade. It is a bit damaged from all the chemicals. This product was really impressive to me for several reasons. The whole concept of …

Always Ultra are generally a very good brand of sanitary towel as they have pretty advanced technology to keep you fresh and comfortable, thinking of everything. I tend to buy the long ones for extra protection to use along with tampons as my flow is heavy for the …

There is one thing that every household needs and that’s a nice heating pad. My husband plays basketball every weekend and the first thing he wants to complain about is his knee. We have tried tons of different creams and tons of different medicines but the one thing that …

I am only 28 years old and I am still single and don’t have any children.But even the fact that I am only 28 years old my mother looks younger than me. Every time I face in the front of the mirror, I feel sad. My face really looks …

Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …

A diabetes patient and good friend turned me on to these socks. Although they are not made specifically for diabetics, they have some interesting features that makes them unique and desirable. I have long been a fan of the Earth Therapeutics company, so when I was told it was them …

I am not a fan of diet supplements or even products which claim to suppress hunger. I find that eating less and exercising more is about as simple and effective a way to control weight that there is. I had recently been injured, and without being able to exercise, …

If you have migraines, you probably understand why I will say that anything is worth a try to get rid of them. Since this item was a markdown product and had free shipping, I thought I was getting a great bargain so I ordered it. I have occasional migraines …

I decided to try Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips for Legs after hearing good things about the product from a friend of mine. During the summer months, I get tired of shaving my legs every day, and I am always looking for other ways to remove the …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

When I was babysitting my neighbor’s gorgeous little nine year old boy, I was introduced to these wipes by his mother. She said she had ordered them from her druggist after reading about them in a magazine article for mothers.
Her son has asthma, and also chronic allergies …