After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

I love any product that uses the word “vanishing” in regards to acne or blemishes. That’s like a dream come true for most teenagers and, admittedly, most adults as well. I’ve always had skin problems ranging (in my youth) from serious acne to (now in my adulthood) minor blemishes, …

I love Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. I like to use a toner in the summer. I have combination skin, and sometimes it is just nice to stop and freshen up during the day. A nice toner makes you feel cleaner, cooler, and often …

I take a hot bath nearly every night to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. It has become as much as hobby as a therapy, and I enjoy a great variety of bath additives to make the experience more fun. I recently tried out a few of the products made …

I am the kind of person who rarely catches a cold or flu but when I do, it is really hard and serious. It will take weeks to clear.
I have always tried to treat the early symptoms as soon as possible and the only remedy that …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …

I purchased this Pantene product a few months ago. I have had pretty good experiences with their hair products before so I was expecting good performance from this deep conditioner. It comes in a pretty lavender colored plastic jar. I really like their recent update on the packaging of their …

I have often seen the method products when shopping at Target, and I recently decided to try one of their hand soaps. I needed one for a bathroom at home and was having a hard time finding a dispenser that would fit in with the decor. Although I did not …

My teeth are really important to me. It is very difficult for me to keep my teeth clean and healthy, because I have a problem with smoking cigarettes. To try to fight dreadful tar on my teeth or cavities, I have to use good toothpaste. I was looking for …

So, I already wrote a review of TriSlim, but I felt I should review this other bogus company while I was at it. Wu-Yi Tea offers a trial membership for their Chinese tea that apparently helps you lose weight. They send you 60 tea bags and all you pay …

The Vicks Steam Guard Vaporizer has been a constant companion to our family last winter. Last year I had the worst case of bronchitis. Yes, I did take medication and even antibiotics, but there was nothing that felt so good as the hot moist steam of the …

Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

In case if you don’t know what an elliptical trainer is, it is, basically, a piece of exercising equipment that you walk on. Ellipticals are different from treadmills: instead of walking on a treadbelt you use two large walking pedals.
Nordictrack CX 925 Elliptical is a very solid, sturdy machine. …

I am of those who have persons who really cant figure out my exact skin type. Sometimes my skin looks very oily and sometimes it feels totally dry. Although my dry skin does not carry in many problems, the oiliness on my skin does make my life difficult. …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

My hubby and I had been trying for some time to get with child and because of this I’ve been taking Prenatal vitamins for some time. I’ve noticed a few things about the first bottle or two I snagged. First they were very expensive, and second they …

Knowing how much I love The Healing Garden’s Lavender Theraphy, my friend recently gifted me with Mandarin Theraphy Energizing Body Mist when I was having a lot of fatigue from lack of good sleep. She thought I could use a pick me up, and that’s what Mandarin Theraphy promised.
The …

To me, Scope Outlast Long Lasting Mint is the king of all mouthwashes. It really works and just as the ad says, it lasts for up to five times longer than brushing alone. If I may, it definitely lasts longer than other mouthwashes out there in the market, …

I really like Neosporin, and use it all the time because my daughter comes to me often with scrapes and cuts from playing out in the forest, or riding her bike off-road, and being a girl, she just doesn’t need any scarring if it can be helped. When …

There has long been a problem with public washrooms. From the one in your Doctor’s office to the Library’s to the Burger King’s to—¦ Well you get the drift. And this problem isn’t one really associated with or even realized I’d wager. Sure the issue of the germy and …

My dentist told me that my teeth showed some evidence of grinding, and it was probably happening in my sleep. He wanted to make a molded night guard for me that was going to be extremely expensive, so I was not able to get it at the time. …

When I decided to put some gold highlights into my brown hair, I wanted them to stay nice. I asked the hairstylist if there was a product that would preserve them, and she actually suggested this natural product from Shikai, which surprised me because they do not carry this in …

I wanted to write this review to save everyone from buying Xenadrine Rfa 1. I had absolutely no weight loss results with this product. I couldn’t even finish the bottle because it made me feel sick! I decided …

It is said that the amount of soap used by a community is fairly equal to the civilization rate that community enjoys. Meaning, the less soap we use, the more barbaric we look. I have always wanted a nice smelling soap, …

This product called Blue Stuff is Emu Oil. I can rub some of the blue concoction on my hip where I have arthritis. There is a cooling sensation and then I can feel the arthritis easing up. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand and …

I am a contact lenses user and I have been a big fan of color lenses for what have seemed like forever. I have deep brown eye colors and I have always wanted them to be green. I feel changing my eye colors is just like changing fashion items. It …

I wanted to try Turbo Jam in the past but was always turned off by the television price of $59.85 plus shipping and handling. I felt the price was a bit steep for my taste, so I looked for the product online and found it on Amazon (new) …

A few years back I remember owning Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat which I bought online for $22.50. The yoga mat was available in 1 piece and in black color. It came with a free bag. It was made by Harbinger and was made to give support for yoga …

This analgesic/anti inflammatory cream is indicated for variety of conditions characterized by pain and inflammation like contusion and osteoarthritis. I purchased a 1.0% topical cream when I first had my physical treatment at Pain and Rehab, Megamall Branch. The 15g tube is especially designed for ease of use. It …

I was dismayed when my doctor told me that it appears my blood pressure is getting high. He wanted to have me take it twice daily and record the results. I didn’t have a clue as to where to start to buy a blood pressure monitor to use at …

Cold and cough is a very minor disease caused mainly due to change of weather but it can be very annoying and take the toll on the body if not taken good care of. Recently I went to Shimla on a vacation with my husband and everything was quite …

I became aware of Dermovate Ointment when I had skin allergies way back year 2001. For a while, I had this problem with my skin, especially since my skin allergies kept getting worse as days passed by. From small rashes, they developed into big ones that eventually turned into …

It was just recently when I tried using the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin. Frankly I am a long time user of Lactacyd feminine wash which I trusted and tested for such a long time. But when Lactacyd became out of stock in the store here in …

Xando Block & Burn tablets reportedly block carbohydrates from being absorbed in the body and even burn it for you. The package insert claims that chewing the tablet before swallowing it with water would make it more effective. But when I tried chewing it, the tablet tasted really bad. …

I do get a good bit of fiber in my diet, being that I love grains and such, but I take supplements sometimes just to get a little more, or at the very least, all that I should be getting. I have tried Metamucil in the powdered form …

While working at home and in office, you will definitely have to come in contact with many things which will make your hands and feet very rough. The roughness can be removed by manicure and pedicure. If you have to attend to it from a parlor, it costs you …

NO-xplode is a pre-workout supplement or stimulant that enables one to fully drive themselves to workout at their fullest potential. This is by far one of the greatest supplements on the market. It is the only weightlifting product that I bought into the hype and for good reason: it …

I have always dreaded my time of the month with a passion. I’m sure most women do, but I hate everything about it. I hate the leaky feeling, the wetness, the cramps and the messiness of it all. I figured out that tampons are much less messy than sanitary …

I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …

My granola loving, well meaning flower child friend bought me this as a gift. Supposedly, according to her, this mat can make your entire life better. It improves sleep, relieves mental anxiety, increases circulation, balances organs and chakras and all kinds of amazing things that can’t be proven.
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There is a lot to be said about Dr. Bronner’s soaps. I first started using the liquid castile soaps, and loved the amazingly wide array of uses for the products. When I tried this newer citrus orange bar soap, I loved it instantly. Dr. Bronner’s products are cruelty-free, fair …

I am quite a sucker for some advertising, and I always enjoy trying new products. But when I saw an ad for Colgate Wisp, a mini toothbrush that allows you to clean and freshen your mouth anywhere at anytime, I was immediately interested. I am one of those people …

I use Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets every day. I love these sheets as it allows me to blot away excess facial oil and freshen up my skin without having to take off my makeup. My face tends to get oily throughout the day, and I …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

I needed some plain maxi pads after I gave birth to my daughter. I wasn’t allowed to wear tampons of course. I was trying to find something simple like the pads they give you at the hospital after having a baby. I saw some pads at the store called …

When I discovered how wonderful Soap Goddess soaps are, I found a new standard for how cold process soap should be made. This female owned and run company makes old fashioned soaps with the very best of ingredients and recipes. They are created using high quality oils like olive, coconut, …

VCF or other wise known as Vaginal Contraceptive Film, is an alright choice of birth control. Overall it was alright. I would use it again but if I decided to use it again I think I would feel safer and relax more if we had a second back up …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

Let me start by saying that going on Depo Provera is something you should never, ever do, unless it’s absolutely neccessary. Because of problems from the birth control, my doctor made me go off that and let me blindly go into using Depo Provera. He said the …