When my mother had breast cancer, it was my role as her caretaker to help relieve any symptoms that she suffered as a result of her radiation treatments. She was pretty lucky in that she only had some mild irritation and burning towards the end of her treatments, but once …

I recently learned when I went to the dentist that I am a grinder! I often wondered why I would sometimes awake with a sore jaw and aheadache. The dentist told me these are signs of grinding , the most obvious sign is the wearing down of my teeth …

I have a combination skin type and so the —˜T’ zone area of my face always proved to be problematic. I would have acne erupting in this area and worst all the blackheads also loved to appear in this zone. The blackheads would specially appear on the sides of …

When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

This nifty little device provides a fun new way to clear mucus from your baby’s nose! I like mine, although I still use my bulb syringe nasal aspirator sometimes too.
It seems that most babies are discharged from the hospital with a blue bulb syringe. If this device produces …

My sister-in-law gave me Balneol Hygienic Perianal Cleansing Lotion. Her mother in law who lives in the United States sent this to her. Well only a woman knows what a woman needs indeed. I actually have a Providone-Ioidine that regularly use for irritation on my private parts but it …

I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …

I bought this cushion massager at Canadian Tire six months ago. It was on sale for Canadian $19. I thought it was a good deal as I saw it on display right in front of the store’s shopping aisles. I had something similar to this when …

When it’s that time of the month I like to keep it a secret and thought what better way then to check out Slim fits by Playtex. It has a slimmer design but claims to have the same protection as a full size tampon. I bought the unscented regular …

I ordered this little tool to take with me on a recent trip. I really wanted a flat iron just to do “touch up” work that wouldn’t take up much room. This was perfect for what I needed it for. It is tiny! I can easily fit it into …

I have always been used to shaving the hair on my legs with harsh chemical creams, that sometimes irritated my skin and causes redness, burning, and itchiness! So I decided to go a different route, and I bought myself a razor. I bought the Gillette Venus Razor. I remember …

I purchased these tissues when the weather started getting colder thinking, ‘Gee, these will be great if I ever get a cold!’. Well, I started using them and they were pretty great. The VapoRub really helped in keeping my system cleaned out. I didn’t think anything of it…until I …

My family and I don’t currently have a primary care practitioner, and we often utilize nearby Urgent Care centers for any illness or injury we deal with. Recently, we have been using the new NextCare Urgent Care center next to the Tucson Mall, located at 4280 N. Oracle …

I have always loved shea butter in other products, so a shea butter shampoo seemed like a novel idea. I have been trying out different sulfate free shampoos lately, since I learned that the sulfates can fade hair color and also irritate the scalp, causing hair loss for some. My …

One of the things that makes me feel better automatically is to take a nice hot bath. I usually add bubbles to the bath for a more relaxing time. I decided to try something different this time though. That is why I decided to purchase Vaseline Intensive Care Gentle …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used many over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and creams. One of my symptoms associated with the illness are parasthesias, which are abnormal sensations like tingling, pinging, burning, cold or tickling on the skin that are caused by faulty nerve signals. Capsaicin is …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

I have strictly instructed my kids and the rest of the members of my family to clean or wash their hands first before they have any kind of food, as it is a good habit to clean up our hands to be free of germs. I use the …

My wife and I are having our second child. And, unfortunately for us, just as she found out she was pregnant, our doctor announced he will be relocating to North Carolina.
Since his replacement doesn’t do deliveries, my wife has been going to Beaver Dam Women’s Health instead. So far, …

After having used some therapy putty and getting addicted to playing with it, I became interested in other hand strengtheners. As a musician, I benefit from anything that increases dexterity and finger strength. I also happen to have several medical conditions that can affect my hands, so I …

SudaCare Shower Soothers are designed to help break up congestion caused by cold or allergy. The Shower Soothers are made to put in the stream of your shower, releasing vapors of eucalyptus and menthol, which will break up even the most congested sinuses. There is no medicine …

A few months back when I happened to visit my sister —“ I found her sitting comfortably on a chair with some cloth wrapped around her legs (covered from foot to thighs). Even after being wrapped up, she seemed looked quite relaxed and at ease. It was only …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

This past summer there were some days when I really felt that the sun was burning me and having read so many magazine articles about the dangers of being burnt and the direct link to skin cancer, I decided to copy the Australian cricketers and try a …

As a competitive rugby player, an average week for me includes ten hours of practice, six hours in the gym, and then a two hour game on Saturday morning. This certainly takes a toll on my body, and when Sunday morning comes around I usually feel like I have literally …

Get it? YogHURT? For an after sun treatment? I thought it was kind of cute, which is the main reason I bought it, not to mention that it came highly recommended to me by a fellow sunburn victim who swears there’s nothing else better on the market to treat …

I have always been conscious about my teeth and how they look like. I am a dentist frequenter and I definitely want my teeth to be as white as possible. However, the cost of teeth- whitening is very high so I really couldn’t afford to have those whitening treatments.
For years, …

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I have always favored Caress scents. Their regular pink bath bars are wonderful, and their line of fragranced body washes is simply decadent. I bought this Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter variety on one sniff alone. It went straight into the cart. It’s amazing!
This is definitely …

I first heard of this cream from a friend. I am not sure where they heard of it, but they swore it was the best hand cream they had ever used, so I decided to give it a try.
When I saw it in the drugstore, I first …

I was told to take calcium for bone health and because my diet lacks it. I have also been told to take magnesium, because it is important for heart function and essential for muscles and nerves to work properly. In addition, I normally take a multivitamin and several supplement for …

About a year ago I went to the dentist because I had a growth on my gums between my two front teeth. It turns out the growth was also on the back of those same teeth and the dentist showed me the pictures he took of it. I was …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …

I have a lot of problems with my back. I have Spinal Stenosis in my upper and lower back and I also have a perforated disk in my lower back. It hurts so bad sometimes, that simple walking even in a grocery store will have me feeling like someone …

While I was browsing in a Dollar Tree store, I noticed a sleekly packaged body wash which I assumed from the “look” of it was some prestigious brand.
Upon looking closer, it was made by April Bath and Shower, which I know as a company that mass-produces inexpensive bath …

Two months after giving birth to my first baby, I consulted my Obstetrician about the best contraceptive pill I could possibly use which could not affect my breastfeeding. She advised me to use Daphne Contraceptive pill. She instructed me to take it regularly (same time of the …

When I got cold, usually the cough always come after that. I’m very annoyed if I got cough, it’s not also make me sick but it’s also make people who heared got annoyed too.
But, if I got sick like cold or coughh, I don’t wanna go to doctor first …

I always use a feminine wash whenever I go take a bath. For women just like me, it is important to practice personal hygiene. Simply Delicate is a feminine wash that was trusted by many women.
I do like how Avon has come up with a variety of feminine wash. …

I bought this when I was recovering from a serious knee injury so i could build my fitness back up slowly at home before going back to the gym or running on the street.
I liked the idea of training at home rather than walking or jogging on the streets …

Sometimes I am guilty of buying a new product just because it is unusual or unique. I have not had much experience with Garnier skin products, but they seem to be popular, so I assumed they must be pretty good. I paid about ten dollars for this roller product, hoping …

Can’t go to a seaside vacation without a sunscreen can you? I have been hearing only praise about this one so so I decided to buy it…
The bottle does not look really aesthetic as some “top” brands might, it looks quite antique compared to them but then again …

I bought the Neti Pot to help improve my breathing. I work in a dusty environment and have developed chronic sinusitis. I have seen three different doctors about it, I tried various nasal sprays, both over the counter and prescription. I also had surgery. …

I couldn’t believe it when I actually found Puralin in a store! I had to order it online years ago when I first tried their homeopathic weight loss pills (that worked, mind you), and so when I found this natural remedy for sinus congestion I knew I had to …

I actually owned a few fitness balls before, but because they lasted only for a little while, and so I need to buy another one which would last longer. I bought Sunny Health & Fitness Exercise Ball online and it arrived in around 3 weeks without any problem. …

I have GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. I have heartburn pretty much no matter what, unless I take my medication. I became concerned about some things I had read about the proton pump inhibitor drugs (common prescription reflux treatments, which I take) causing magnesium depletion. Since I have had …

After I turned forty I thought I should change my exercise routine and take up something that I continue till old age. I bought a motorized treadmill from Excell, India. I got it for INR 25,000. I live in an apartment so I wanted something that could be folded …

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 have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …