I had the pleasure of meeting a new doctor over the weekend. It wasn’t really a pleasure at the time because I was in excruciating pain! I had the bright idea to play a game of soccer with my four-year-old son. …

My husband’s left knee is often stiff and hard to bend, due to cartilage problems. Surgery removed the excess cartilage, but as the remaining structure of the knee gets easily inflammed, our doctor suggested we try Glucosamine supplements.
We tried a couple of different brands, and often they were quite …

Even though I purchased this product at a yard sale last year, I never really felt motivated to use it until fairly recently. Several years ago I had experienced my biggest success pertaining to losing weight through maintaining a proper diet and exercising. At the time, I …

Yesterday I took advantage of the rainy weather to get an extra walking workout in. Before finding the Walk Away the Pounds series by Leslie Sansone, I would have been discouraged by the rain and probably would have skipped walking. But since discovering in the home walking …

Many prescription drugs, as well as some which are available over the counter, have been developed in recent years to enhance successful treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Spiriva is a once daily prescription inhaler. The handihaler includes both the inhaler …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia muscle symptoms, and when the frequent hot water exposure makes my skin dry, especially in the winter, I like to use products to soften the water and remoisturize my skin. Often I use oils, but lately I have found bath bombs …

As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

I decided to try this Desert Essence toothpaste because I have used their tea tree oil and was very pleased with it. I was not sure what to expect with it containing the oil—“ I had not tasted what tea tree was supposed to taste like before. The smell …

Healing Natural Oils (Healing Varicose Veins) is an all natural product that I have been using to get read of varicose veins which I have been hiding for the last 20 years. I used to have smooth legs and used to wear mostly skirts and dresses because I …

I have to say, right off the bat, that I can’t believe I spent $100 on this product, and that I don’t think it was worth a penny of that cost. Initially, I bought it because I felt that my house was always dusty. I could dust on a …

There is a great company in Chandler Arizona that makes some of the best supplements I’ve ever used. It is called Awareness Corporation and the products are sold by distributors. This is probably not a company you are familiar with. They don’t waste massive bucks on big promotions. That money …

I had tried a Crest whitening strip package before and really didn’t much care for it but these seemed to be the new and improved version and I figured it couldn’t hurt to try it out because if I didn’t like it after the first go-around I was definitely …

I like to use insoles in my summer shoes to keep them from slipping. Most sandals and dress shoes I wear in bare feet, and sometimes it can get a bit slippery if my feet sweat, making the shoes uncomfortable. When I was out shopping, I happened to see …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat a few months ago when a friend of mine recommended me to it. Back then I was frustrated with the mats I bought because they had some serious problems: Mats were not that thick, mats following my movements, or mats which …

Retin-A Cream was a cream prescribed to me by my doctor after suffering a severe acne breakout. This product does wonders, though it does not show results immediately, it does show results after 5-6 days upon applying the product. The product is simple to apply, simply squeeze out a …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

When I was browsing online at Amazon, I happened across a picture of this piece of soap, and had to stop and take a closer look. It is one of the darn prettiest soaps I have ever seen. It is a natural-cut style, and made from two colors …

I have very fair skin, and also have been told that I might have mild lupus, so I have to be very diligent about using sun block to protect my skin. I have tried quite a few, and prefer the ones with higher SPF, especially for my face. I …

I have tried some of the 100% Pure products before, like their caffeine cream, and I decided I wanted to try their seafoam facial cleanser. This has the unusual attribute of working both as a cleanser and a mask. It foams up so you can wash your face, or you …

I decided to try the Alli weight loss pills because I liked what the reviews and manufacturer had to say. I liked that they said weight loss involved a change in lifestyle, and that this wasn’t a quick fix. I devoted two months of my life to the pills, …

I try to take good care of my teeth and gums and part of that is flossing every single night and brushing at least twice a day. Flossing is the most time consuming, but probably the most important part of keeping your mouth healthy.
I have always liked the type of …

I tried the Clear Passage nasal strips because they were cheaper than my normal brand. I don’t usually have to use strips at night but I am pregnant and I tend to snore and have a lot of problems breathing at night when I am pregnant.
The strip did open …

I purchased OxyElite Pro after seeing one of my facebook friends lose about 15 pounds on it in less than two weeks. So I decided to give it a try. The first ting I noticed about the pills were that they are small and easy to take. They didn’t …

This is one particular piece of exercise equipment which I find very useful, but not for the intended function as marketed by the manufacturer.
Going against my usual philosophy of not employing the use of electrical equipment that is supposed to substitute any real forms of exercise, I decided to …

It’s an embarrassing subject, but because I live in such a dry climate, I do suffer from occasional dandruff. It’s not so bad that I have my entire scalp peeling off, but it is bad enough that if I am not careful, my forehead will have peeling flakes that even …

Since germs travel so fast in my home, it is important for me to use whatever measures necessary to kill germs. I hate being sick and I hate it even more when my kids get sick. I have had a hard time dealing with everyone’s illness in the past …

I am definitely one of those people who are loyal to certain products. Even though I do experiment a few times by purchasing other deodorant brands, my absolute favorite has always been Secret. It is the only brand that has always worked for me and never let me …

My feet are an awful mess and there’s no ifs ands or buts about it. I wear sandals or flip flops pretty much year round, even when there’s snow on the ground. I might sometimes put on a pair of really appropriate shoes for the weather, but whenever I …

I keep a large number of lotions about, mostly because a friend of mine works at a skin care shop, and gives to me a lot of the products they would have gotten rid of otherwise. I have rather sensitive skin, prone to rashes and outbreaks of adult acne, …

I have had mild symptoms of neuropathy for years. It is a bit of a debate what is causing them, as I have several different conditions that could all be at fault. It’s either fibromyalgia, lupus, diabetes, thyroid problems, or MS. How is that for multiple choice? …

I honestly don’t even remember the reason why I purchased this, I guess I was just trying to feel like those characters on TV, where they just soak up in their tub with candles and bubbles all over, just peacefully! Well sadly that didn’t turn into a reality for …

Softsoap has been making liquid soaps since I was a kid, and I remember their products being the first that everyone seemed to have. They have always had a reliable quality, and I have used several of their products over the years. I recently bought one of the cute aquarium …

I have brunette hair, and I don’t normally use products made specifically for my hair color, but I decided to try this one since I had a good experience with another John Frieda product. This is a glosser like many others I have tried, that you apply to damp hair …

Kyusoku Bihaku is a famous whitening pill taken orally without prescriptions. It is said to be a whitening pill that is also a good anti oxidant in the body. Most Asians are going gaga over whitening pills and glutathione is a craze here because it promises soft and whitens …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …

I used to love taking vitamins when I was a kid, and my mother would always track down the newest ones, chewable, gummies, anything she thought would appeal to me and get me to take them. Little did she know, it wouldn’t have taken a whole lot because I …

For years my doctor had been urging me to try Omega-3 fish oils, but until I did a little research on them; I hadn’t realized how important they were. When it came time to try them, I decided to check out my local health food store as they offered …

I love using natural oils on both my body and hair because of their amazing ability to seal in moisture in my skin. Although I am a major fan of Burt’s Bees products, I have to admit that it was not until fairly recently that I tried this …

When the makers of the Perfect Pushup came out with their device, I knew it would only be a matter of time before others would soon arrive. That Christmas in fact, I actually purchased a pair for a family member knowing that the knock-offs would be there …

During the summer months, I usually shave my legs every day since I am often in shorts or a skirt, or even a swimsuit. I usually use disposable razors right in the shower and they work well for leaving my legs smooth. I was looking for something …

I think it is important to always work with good toothpaste. Though I don’t really have complaints with many toothpaste brands out there, some work better than others. I know that quality is not in a brand name and will try almost any toothpaste at least once. On one …

For the past two years I have been using the Unilever Pepsodent Toothpaste. I like it because I feel it thoroughly cleans my teeth. It feels compact in my mouth and gives me a feel that it is doing its job. Before, I used close-up, another toothpaste product …

I’ve been taking birth control ever since junior high. Not for preventing pregnancy, but for painful periods. I had my first ovarian cyst in the 7th grade, I’ve had periods that last up to 3 months, and taken almost every birth control to help the pain and excessive bleeding. …

The Gaiam Yoga Ball Therapy System comes with 3 balls (2 small balls and 1 large,) a 30 minute workout therapy DVD and a pin to attach to a pump, if the balls go flat. The balls are each made out of a soft, thick, smoothe, durable vinyl. …

I have always been a fan of Head & Shoulders, and I would dare even say that I am a little addicted to it too. Not because it’s the best shampoo out there, but because it has always been the ONLY shampoo that has helped me with my dry scalp …

Most fiber drinks are tasteless and… and disgusting. Well, not Nutricca Psy-lact. It is an orange flavored fiber drink that tastes really good and it even fizzes a little like soft drinks, so you don’t really feel like you are drinking fiber drink. It feels more like …

Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

I’m one of the unfortunate people who constatnly struggles with her weight. Even as a child I was a bit chubby, and when I had children of my own, and managed to put on sixty pounds with each of my two children, and only losing about twenty of those …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

When my body is really achy I usually like to take a hot bath using Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts. Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts helps relax my muscles and achy body so it can be pain free while the lavender aroma helps relax my mind and spirit.
The ingredients in …