I have had a Total Hysterectomy and spent many years on chemical Hormone Replacement Therapies, I eventually decided to come off of the medication for various reasons and looked for natural ways to combat symptoms I was still suffering from i.e. the dreaded ‘Hot Flushes/Flashes ‘, each time I …

My daughter has had several broken fingers and jams them more times than I can remember. She is one that cannot tolerate any pain and she cries uncontrollably over a simple splinter. So, my home-made splints were really no good for her because her fingers would move …

Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

I am always up for trying a new and unusual product. When I saw a cranberry dental floss available, I couldn’t resist. Cranberries have lots of great properties, including an anti-bacterial effect in the bladder, so it sort of made sense that it could be beneficial in a dental …

Although I do of course know the saying “you get what you pay for” when it came to a twenty-dollar gym membership, I chose to ignore it and believe that it was just a good deal. As most gyms in New York city run around $80-$100 per month, this …

I have used crystal deodorant sticks and liquids before and was never really impressed with them. When my partner brought home some of this Crystalux body powder, I did not expect to like it very much. There are some good points about the product. Assuming it works, it can …

I inherited a bottle of this shampoo from a neighbor’s yard sale. It was half full, and she didn’t think it was worth trying to sell to anyone, (who would buy used shampoo?) So she gave it to me as a bonus, since I spent a lot of money on …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …

I’ve been on and off bodybuilder for the past 12 years. And I’ve been into different gyms within and outside of my native country, the Philippines. But I may say that California Fitness Singapore (Novena) ranks high above the list of those gyms that I’ve been a …

Everyone knows I love bath products, and everyone knows I have fibromyalgia and often need a hot soak as much as I want one. And this year, everyone knew I was turning forty one and felt ancient. So my wonderful, caring friend buys me—“ Tired Old Ass Soak.
I …

In the summertime or when I am out in the direct sun I like to protect my lips with Blistex Lip Protectant in Herbal Answer SPF 15. It not only helps protect my lips, but it also helps prevent my lips from getting cold sores and fever blisters on …

When I give body massages I like to use Weleda Lavender Body Oil. I find this body oil to be very soothing and calming and highly moisturizing. It can also be used in a bath to help moisturized skin and relaxing the body.
The lavender body oil comes in a …

I am a diabetic, and since carbohydrates are what run my blood sugar through the roof, I wanted to try this product and see if there was any difference when taking it. If it worked, it meant that I would be able to better control the effects of carbs and …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

I am a diabetic and take my blood sugar several times daily. For this, I have the choice of using cotton balls with a bottle of alcohol to disinfect my fingers, or I can purchase alcohol wipes.
Both methods have pros and cons. With a bottled alcohol, there is …

I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …

I spend many hours typing at my computer, and it often leaves my eyes feeling dry and irritated.
Recently, the dryness was really bothering me, and my eyes started to feel very sore and irritated, especially in the morning when I awoke.
I had been using a cheap artificial tear …

Lubriderm lotion is a rather well known brand of lotion. It competes among many of the other top labels such as Dove. I personally have tried numerous lotions, and the thing that sets Lubriderm apart from the rest is that it does its job, and well too. Now, you …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

I have just completed 3 months on the cambridge diet and have successfully lost 30 pounds. The diet consists of consuming low calorie milkshakes and soups along with atleast 4 litres of water per day. There are a great variety of flavoured powders that can be made into yummy …

I have always liked the Colgate Total toothbrushes, so when I asked someone to pick up a Colgate toothbrush for me while they were out, I sort of assumed they knew the ones I meant. What I got instead was the MaxFresh Scented toothbrush. It was probably the first …

Not having been to an eye doctor in years, I was a bit hesitant about getting my eyes examined. However, my eyes had shifted horribly, and I knew I needed glasses, so I made an appointment at the J C Penney Optical Department.
The employees were all very nice …

I have used Clean Well hand sanitizer before, and when I saw the hand soap I wanted to try it. Like the hand sanitizer, it does not have triclosan, a chemical that is used in most anti-bacterial soaps but has come under fire recently for being unsafe and causing bacterial …

I recently purchased Lysols Disinfecting wipes and I am satisfied with their performance. My seven year old son is in charge of the daily spot cleaning of the bathroom and I was looking for a cleaner that he could use that would not irritate his skin. As with all …

I recently obtained an 8-ounce sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean with micro active foaming action toothpaste. I’ve been using it for a while now. However, it’s the first toothpaste I’ve used that I know I’ll never use again. Once my supply is gone, I won’t be …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Gentle Exfoliating Pads are the essence of what the wave is made for. The wave is the tool that you use the pads on. It vibrates and uses the motion to help exfoliate your face. These pads are the top pads made for the wave yet. …

I ADORE the Firm workout videos. These are fantastic. I love the classic series done in the ’80s as opposed to the ones put out today; those were so classy and the studio is gorgeous; even the workout studio I have now has a rug in it to make …

I have long been a big believer in the power of antioxidants. I have taken a lot of supplemental antioxidants individually, but when I saw this was a combination of what is clearly implied to be the most important ones, I wanted to give it a try.
The super …

I like to use various products in my bath to help relax me, soothe my muscles and help me get to sleep better. In the summer, I like lighter products like bath salts and milk soaks. Aura Cacia is a brand I have come to trust for their quality …

I discovered Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream online while researching tumeric used in the treatment of heart disease. I have very sensitive skin and have suffered with both rosacea and psoriasis. Many of the medications I have used in the past left my skin more irritated than before. …

I have been suffering from herpes since a long time. I don’t remember the exact years but when I had anything spicy I used to get cold sores on my lips and surrounding parts. It is so embarrassing and I tried whatever advice I got. No doubt I got …

Alcohol will always have a place in my bag or dresser table. And currently, it’s Biogenic that takes this important role. By chance I discovered Biogenic at an excursion to a faraway island. My cousin brought a bottle, and I couldn’t stop smelling my hands after …

It’s getting to be that time of year now, and it’s important for me to keep all kinds of sunblocks and after sun lotions, which is why I went ahead and bought the CVS Aloe Vera Gel with Lidocaine and Menthol. I have to say I was a little …

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 am a total clutz, I’ll admit. I could walk in a straight line on a flat surface and still manage to trip over my own two feet. My husband jokes he needs to take out massive insurance on me before I suddenly manage to seriously injure myself. Although, …

I don’t know what my sudden fascination is with wrinkle-reducing creams, but over the last six months, I’ve invested in more than a dozen creams or sprays or lotions that are specifically designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve visited my favorite store more times this year than …

I sometimes have acne breakouts in the summer when my usually combination skin takes a turn for the oilier. Although in most months I can just use regular cleansers instead of the dry skin cleansers I use in winter, some months I may have a particularly bad acne problem and …

When I was working as a call center agent, I was advised by my mother to take vitamin C supplement to make sure I won’t get sick easily. I was still deciding which brand to get when my boyfriend gave me his box of Fern-C that contains 100 capsules. …

Diabetes is really is a curse for food loving people, we need to refrain from consuming just everything. Out finally has a hereditary history of diabetic patients and I was sure that sooner or later I too would be effected with the disease, which I eventually did. Now the …

I bought the Medela Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump Model #67272 for under a hundred dollars at Babies R Us. At first look it is clearly not a high end pump but does not look inferior either. It came with some additional parts like extra diaphragm etc., but I …

I had actually never heard of this product before it was recommended to me by my son’s doctor. My son had injured his ankle pretty severely when he fell through a sheet of ice at the local creak and sliced his ankle against the jagged edge. He had to …

I started gaining weight when I was in college. I tried different kinds of diet pills just to shed off some pounds. However, most of these diet pills were not that effective. One time, I tried taking up Fitrum Green Tea Capsule after I saw its advertisement on the …

I have problems with my elbow that I’ve had to deal with for a few years now and my skin is sometimes too sensitive to use those pain relieving creams that can almost feel like its burning my skin. But I’ve tried using cold packs too and even if …

My husband is a sucker for anything new, improved or “as seen on TV”. It’s bad; he will not only watch infomercials, but actually start reaching for the phone until I slap him and he snaps back to reality. Commercials advertising new, gimmecky products are to my husband as …

Another day at the job. Climbing ladders, walking miles, carrying products to and from the store room. Hour after hour, customer after customer and finally it’s time to go home. Once home I sit down to relax for a few minutes. That’s all it takes and the pain sets …

I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

About four weeks ago I started having difficulty eating or drinking anything hot or cold. It was very painful and was making me very miserable. I went to the pharmacy and bought the Sensodyne toothpaste for sensitive teeth. And cavity prevention. Everything I drank hot …

There’s been a recent advisory in my town reinforcing the neighborhood to be vigilant against mosquitoes. In my particular side of the community, we have a neighbor next door whose son unfortunately passed away because of yellow fever. It was enough stimulus to drive us all manic …

When I purchased Phentramin-d, which was the time I tried to take Dexatrim. I do not have a good experience with Dexatrim not because it is not effective. It is effective in making me lose weight but I never experience the blocking of hunger. The worst part is the …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …