I have had migraine headaches for about twenty years. The kind of migraines that keep me in bed, unable to do or take care of anything. The only thing I am able to do except for laying in bed is to make it to the bathroom to get sick. …

I’m a huge fan of the scent of eucalyptus. I frequent some Renaissance festivals that carry essential oil perfumes, and I always end up buying something with this scent in it because I find it so relaxing and inviting and sometimes even invigorating depending on my mood. I had …

I was extremely uncomfortable with tampons for the longest time- especially because I am I swimmer, I constantly missed practices because of my period. These were ironically the first tampons I bought, being the first kind I ever tried I didn’t know how to insert them so I thought …

Unfortunately, I am a young woman who suffers from excessive body hair. Sometimes I find the condition to be so debilitating. I constantly have to shave and keep a watch for newly growing strands of hair in embarrassing places. I used to be able to use …

I have always loved to have beautiful looking nails because I strongly believed that apart from making your hands look beautiful, they also proved to be a great sign of a healthy and fit body. But I was not one among those lucky ones. My nails always had a …

When I started coloring my hair at home, I noticed that it was gradually losing its shine. I have several different shine serums which do help, and certain shampoos make it look healthier than others, but someone told me to try this hair spray, because it leaves behind a nice …

Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …

Chyavan Prash is an herbal tonic or medicine, which is best suitable for every person. Actually I have noticed a lot of difference in my health condition since I am taking the Chyavan prash. The Chyavan prash is the product of a very big and standard company …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

As a kid, I was super active in sports and such, and I don’t know what exactly causes athlete’s foot, but I had it every now and then. I pretty much suffered with it because there wasn’t much in the way of over the counter medicines that would …

I don’t work very far from where I live.. maybe a mile and a half, one way, and a few weeks ago, I had decided to walk to work. I live in Michigan, and when the sun and warm winds finally start peeking out after the long winter, we’re …

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I love taking my nightly hot bath. It is relaxing, fun, and therapeutic. In fact, it has given me back my life. I have suffered from fibromyalgia since my late teens, with symptoms like extreme fatigue, muscle pain and spasms, nerve pain, and overlapping problems like migraines and …

Honestly, this wasn’t my personal product when I tried it. I was out camping with a group of friends and, halfway through the day, realized I hadn’t brought any sunblock with me at all. I have a very fair complexion and can look at the sun crooked and end …

I was hesitant at first whether to submit a review like this because this thing is what I can consider pretty intimate. It’s about sanitary pads. I don’t know with other women who have tried Modess but I would love to recommend the brand, Modess(regardless of the …

When I opened a gift and found this body wash in an ice-cream tub shaped package, I was a little confused. It seemed like it would be an awfully messy dispenser, although they idea was cute. Imagine my surprise when I opened it, and found it was actually a semi …

I keep a pair of these well made medical scissors on hand in my home’s first aid kit for cutting gauze and tape. they cost me around $10, but were well worth it since I have never had to replace them. The Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissors are …

I am a diabetic and technically I am not supposed to use an instrument like this, but I had such a bad callous that was not getting any better with filing and pumice rubbing that I took the risk and very, very carefully used this callous shaver.
I found it …

Six Star’s Rapid Lean fat burner is garbage! This is the crappiest fat burner on the market ever. You can usually find this supplement at Wal-Mart, which is where I bought it from.
Anyways, Six Star’s rapid lean fat burner is trash and did not work at all. I guess …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

For some reason ever since I gave birth to my son I haven’t been feeling fresh down there all the time. I don’t know why, but it really bothers me. I purchased my first douche last month and didn’t have the best experience with it. I figured it was …

I am a major fruit and yogurt fan for some reason. I know that they are both healthy for you and I eat a lot of both. However I recently learned that having yogurt by itself is a great way to help your body with its normal digestion processes. …

AcneFree is the generic brand of ProActive cleanser for acne. I have been using AcneFree for about two years and it works great. I have tried numerous acne products in the past and nothing worked. I saw the infomercial for ProActive but did not order because …

One of the staples in my home is always Motrin. My kids adore the berry flavor as it helps that it tastes good. Their theory is if it is medicine, it better taste good as it goes down. Otherwise, it will usually be hard to get them to take …

For my last purchase of panty liners, I decided to try “U” brand by Kotex. Their tagline on the box is “barely there.” Normally products don’t quite live up to their claims, but I can say after using these that they really are “barely there.” This is …

When I was having some serious hip and lower back pain, I was sent to physical therapy. One of the things used for me there was a TENS unit. (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Although it felt a bit strange at first, having sticky electrode pads on my back, then getting “zapped” …

I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …

A fan of workout equipment, I always try to find the best fit for a small apartment. The NordicTrack SpaceSaver Elliptical - NTEL7996 really saves on space. It fits easily into my computer room and I can work out in comfort.
It was sort of a task to assemble, but …

Psyllium husk is an herb rich in fiber that helps people with constipation problem. I was able to encounter this product during the time that I was suffering from constipation. Because I don’t want to use a laxative that was commonly advertised in television, I’ve searched for herbal supplement …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

I purchased this mat, assuming that it would provide really intense physical sensations. I was disappointed. I have tried a few of the shiatsu type massagers, and I suppose that I have been spoiled by the effect they render. At any rate, the massaging mat is …

I have allergies almost year round, and my favorite type of product to use is a nasal spray, which is funny because I used to hate the idea of spraying something up my nose! I first tried a nasal spray when my doctor prescribed it for my allergies, but …

One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …

“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 …

It is amazing to me how many different medications I can try in a four week period, but I can’t seem to shake whatever it is I have and I’ve been to the store every other day trying something new because not a whole lot seems to be working …

As the famous line in a local commercial goes, ” it is difficult to get sick in times of financial crisis”. True, we always need to watch our health otherwise we might end up getting sick and it means leave of absence and consequently salary deduction. But what everyone must …

Like a lot of younger people I have made the decision to get a few body piercing. I never really had any trouble with healing until I decided to get an Industrial Piercing. For those of you who may not know, and Industrial piercing is an ear piercing that …

It was that time of year, the reminder for my daughters annual eye-check had plopped through the letterbox. This brought to a head the realisation that my sore and itchy eyes, general headachiness and grumpiness after long hours in front of the screen may be due to my short-sightedness …

Have you ever heard of Meizitang capsules? It is a kind of herbal slimming capsules. People consume it because they want to lose some of their weight. This product is coming from China. Most people think that the real Meizitang capsules from China can help you to reduce your …

Last summer, I developed a particularly bad allergic reaction to some sort of pollen after an outdoor event. My eyes were swollen and itchy, I was sneezing like mad, and my head eventually started to ache from it all. I was away from home, where I had Tylenol …

After using a bath bomb made by One, I got interested in what other products were out there. While I was browsing in Target, I found a product by Upper Canada Soaps called Fruit Frappe. It is a set of two individual “slices” of watermelon which are bath fizzies.
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My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …

I am in front of the computer for at least 8 hours everyday and most of the time, it is inevitable that my back would hurt at the end of the day. Fortunately, I found a product that can help me with my problem.
I was browsing through the …

Growth Tech is made by the company Bodytech and too be honest this product was an average supplement but I did like this stuff but it was only average. The first thing that I really liked about Growth Tech was that the quantity was great because there was enough …

Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? It is usually minty in flavour, and it cleans your teeth and freshens your breath; it also removes plaque, prevents cavities, and some of them, if you are lucky, remove stains. I have used many brands and formulas, and I usually just buy what is …

I have had mixed experiences with Rusk products. Some I liked really well, others I felt were not worth the price. When a friend was telling me how she handled her thinning hair issue—“ something we share—“ she mentioned this product and said I should give it a try. …

One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …

Over the last few years, I’ve become a little obsessive about caring for my feet. When I was in China visiting relatives I learned a lot from massage and acupuncture therapists about how the feet can affect the rest of the body and it was almost a little frightening …

I’m all for having a clean mouth but the one thing I don’t like is for my mouth to burn. I have a really sensitive mouth so using just any old product isn’t good for me. I have trouble using certain things like Oasis mouth wash. I had tried …

I have taken various forms of B-12 in the past to give me energy. I take them on and off, as needed. I normally keep some sublingual B-12 so that I can get a quick boost of energy when I am tired but need to keep going. I have fibromyalgia, …

I definitely had a tough time these past few days, my slacking off sleep really affected my health and it was only a matter of time —˜til the bad karma arrived. Then, I got this stuffy nose and a pack of Kleenex tissues on my desk. Catching …