When I was a teenager, I got blackheads, whiteheads and whatever the skin can suffer from adolescence. I tried using a variety of acne care products, but they did not work for me, because my skin blotches would not go away, and I even get rashes from using them. …

I bought Alba Cocoa Butter hand and body lotion while in the middle of my exploration of different cocoa butters. I love the Alba brand, so I was pretty excited to try their cocoa butter. This product came in a bottle with the brand’s typical design: that …

I take a nightly hot bath to help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, from which I have suffered since my late teens. I use various different bath products to keep it interesting, and also for their health benefits, depending on what my needs are at the time. When pain is …

After years of suffering chronic insomnia, and trying numerous prescriptions, I think I may have finally found a product that will help me sleep. Recently while shopping in my local health food store, I stumbled upon a container of NOW Foods Melatonin dietary supplement.
I must admit I was …

I bought Gaiam Chai 5mm Premium Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
It has the measurements of 24 x 68 inches , which is quite normal for yoga mats. It is not actually anything too big but not too small, and that is just fine …

I’ve been taking protein for a long time now in efforts of building muscle so I decided to try using the SNI Micronized Creatine as well. I bought it from the local Vitamin Shoppe. The way this product works is that you use it every other month. So, I …

I bought this bottle of Enxymatic Therapy True Organics Vitamin C, first off because I’m really a big fan of Vitamin C and I believe it’s like a cure-all for absolutely everything. I get a lot of sun, I’m pretty active for the most part, but every once in …

Due to my prolonged illness a month ago, I suddenly noticed that I have developed some dark patches all over my face and this was making my face look dull and lifeless. Initially I felt that these patches would fade away with time, but to my horror they still …

This last year has proven itself a difficult one, full of a whole lot of challenges I haven’t had to deal with in the seven years prior. I used to be a stay-home mother of two, happily taking care of my household and family, while puttering around the house …

Do you suffer from dryness of the eyes? Do they burn, irritate, feel scratchy, or affect your vision? I have been dealing with dryness of the eyes for years. Instead of getting better after trying several different eye drop brands, my condition continued to worsen. In fact, I would …

Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health is my favorite toothbrush because it really cleans my teeth well. I have had many toothbrushes in my life, but none has worked as well as the Oral-B to get between the nooks and crannies and really get my mouth into tip top shape. …

I received this beautiful hand soap as a gift. It is in a tall and very elegant pump container, which is narrow enough to fit perfectly onto my kitchen or bathroom counter easily. It is a glass bottle, which is refillable. The soap inside has a very pleasant fruit …

My favorite deodorant is Dry Idea Deodorant Powder Fresh Clear. I have used this deodorant for years and will only stop using it if it is no longer available for purchase. I purchase it at the grocery store that I shop at for $4.19 for a 3 oz. bottle. …

The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …

I am not a fan of Katinko. It’s a chinese ointment used for muscle pains, head aches etc. It usually comes in a green tube like Vicks vaporub and it costs around 100 pesos. It’s very popular here in the Philippines and you can almost see it in every …

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 …

I was getting ready for a flight to visit a friend in Vegas and I was telling another friend of mine that airplanes always make me a little sick after the flight. I have motion sickness pretty much any time I’m in a moving vehicle of any kind and …

Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

Bath and Body Works is a great place, don’t get me wrong. I also love anti-bacterial hand gel, but this one brand I had to write about. The product Bath and Bodies Works made was in a small container and was clear with blue dots. It’s a cheap little …

EA Sports’ active for Wii is a revolution in home fitness. The package comes with the actual game, the leg strap (more details later) and the resistance band. You start out by making a profile that involves body type and clothing. It offers you many choices that in my …

Though I’ve always had skin problems (which have lessened into adulthood), I was hoping it was something my kids wouldn’t have to deal with in their teens. My oldest is fourteen and my youngest is twelve, and both of them are showing signs of acne, especially my oldest. I …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

I love the original Emergen-C Vitamin C Super Orange nutritional powder supplement. First of all, it’s highly affective. I’ve noticed a heightened state of mood and productivity after using them. Best of all you don’t need to use them daily in order for them to gradually become effective; after …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

I have spent a lot of my time looking for the best workout programs to give me the best body that I want. I want to be healthy, strong, energized, and sexy. www.Beachbody.com is where I go to look for the best of the best. I wanted to order …

After 35 years of wearing heavy pierced earrings, my earlobes have stretched out quite a bit. They are on the brink of splitting. I think I did the most damage to my earlobes during the ’80s when huge earrings were “in.” I can also blame the …

This face wash comes in a pink clear plastic tube. It is a 4.2 fl. oz. bottle with a white cap.
I like the way this wash feels on my skin. I only need to use a little bit to get a good foaming action going. It feels so soft …

I bought some of this lotion to keep at my desk after borrowing some from someone else. The first thing I noticed was the scent. I thought maybe it was her body spray, but she handed me the lotion to try, and I loved it. This is a large bottle …

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 …

Betason-N means Betamethasone Neomycin. I know this cream from my boyfriend. He’s got this cream from the doctor who examine him for his skin’s itch. His itch is because some kind of insect and some dirty things come from livestock. He cure his skin with this cream and some …

The pain in my leg which I felt on my thighs, calves and feet often left me feeling tired and fatigued, uncomfortable and irritated. Though massaging my whole leg with massaging oil —“would give me great comfort- I sometimes found it difficult to do it every time. So when …

A few weeks back when I was traveling with my family, I noticed that one of my cousins taking out a thin paper sheet type of a thing from a mini box- and then just swallowing it in her mouth. This rather surprised me- because I couldn’t understand the …

While I was visiting my brother in MS, I discovered the temperatures to be a little hotter than I had come prepared for. While I had brought plenty of deodorant, the outdoor activities were leaving me chafed from a heat rash, and it was pretty uncomfortable. I asked …

Wow! Not only is this super beneficial if you need a jump start to getting in shape, but it helps get you started towards improving your eating habits. This class (ADLUT BOOTCAMP @ EXERFIT BR) is $99 non-refundable but is worth every penny and then some. …

While I was visiting my brother in another state, I ran out of the shampoo I had brought with me.
I was going to the store later in the day, but since I needed some for my shower before I left, I was told to just take my pick of what …

This Freeman product is a little known and underrated gem. I first used it a few years ago, and loved it—“ then I was unable to find it again until recently. If you love to pamper your feet, this is a product you will definitely want to try.
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The Braun No-Touch and Forehead Thermometer is the best thermometer that I have ever bought. It made taking temperatures easier and faster.

When taking temperatures, I’m sometimes unsure if I am taking them the right way. When I bought this thermometer, I was happy to see that it has a little …

When I was staying in the UK for a few weeks, I placed an order with Aveda, and I noticed they had a cold and flu bath. I have become a fan of these soaks. They are very soothing when you have a cold or flu or just generally feel …

I have owned these hand weights for a few months now and overall I have been really impressed with them. I purchased both of these weights for 20 dollars and in my opinion that’s not very expensive at all. These were one of the more cheaper weights …

I’ll start off by saying that this product is ridiculously priced, at $25 for a 12 bar pack. And it comes with some seriously massive claims that it is the solution to weight loss problems and you can eat until you’re full. Why? Because you’re full much more quickly …

I have combination skin which is dry in winter but very oily in the summer. I need a light moisturizer for summer use, as the ones I use in the winter would cause breakouts. I use a lot of sun block products, and this can make it even more challenging …

I have had many problems with my skin over the past few years. It seems that the dry area that I live in leaves my skin very dry and irritated. I have tried many moisturizers and some have been successful at taking the dryness away temporarily. I wanted to …

I do not normally use the popular brands of toothpaste. Most of them have very strong mint flavors that burn my mouth and tongue, making me very uncomfortable, and shortening the time I spend brushing my teeth. Obviously this is not good for me, especially being diabetic. I have battled …

I am forty one, and have had a few changes in my menstrual cycles in the last few years. Hormonally, I am probably entering peri-menopause, and periods have begun to have more severe symptoms than before, with heavier flow, more cramping, worse moodiness and irritability and bloating. I have …

My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors of most commercial brands of toothpaste. They cause me to spend less time brushing because of the burning sensation, so I simply use children’s toothpaste or natural brands which offer non-mint flavored varieties or weaker versions of mint flavor.
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OPTI-FREE Replenish is a contact disinfecting solution. The product is made by ALCON Laboritories and uses the TearGlyde reconditioning system. It’s very easy to use. To clean contacts, leave them overnight soaking in the solution. The simple soak cleans, disinfects, and removes built up protein from the lenses, leaving …

I came early for a doctor’s appointment and while waiting, my doctor’s secretary tried to sell me Nu Skin products. I have used Nu Skin products in the past and I find them expensive but this was a new doctor and I wanted to make friends with her secretary …

“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …

I bought this item when I began really missing the hot tub which was installed in a home I lived in a few years ago. It was so nice for my fibromyalgia and stiff joints.
I really wanted this to provide the same sort of relaxing experience but it …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpastes out there. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth like crazy and I hate them. I like mint, but not nuclear powered mint. It causes me to spend less time brushing because I can’t wait to get the burning taste …