I like to use natural products, and especially when they are unusual. This shower gel by Ecco Bella is made with a base of organic ginger tea. I had never heard of a tea-based wash before, and it sounded really interesting. It does not use the harsh detergents like sodium …

This is a lovely little bath bubble/ salt set, that, like its brand would suggest, can be very romantic. The powder itself is lovely, an azure blue mix with little white flakes that suggest the matching colors of the ocean. It comes with a cute little measure shaped like a …

Awhile back, me and some of my friends had a conversation about mosquito repellants. I had tried the famous Avon Skin so Soft, and found it not to be somewhat effective but not the miracle I had hoped for. Someone began extolling the virtues of brewer’s yeast. I thought at …

I have recently used a wonderfully relaxing aromatherapy bubble bath that helped me get to sleep when I couldn’t. The aromatherapy bubble bath I used was Lavender Chamomile Dream Bath from Bath & Body Works. The bubble bath really had a nice calming lavender chamomile aroma to it that …

I’ve always had problems with my skin. As a youth, these were sometimes severe, but have somewhat died out over the years. Now that I’m in my thirties, I’m still stricken with the occassional case of a breakout, usually during that untimely female monthly visitor, and I’m always looking …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …

I have always been a fan of the Clorox brand and have used it for almost area of my house from the detergent to the kitchen wipes and for everything in between. So when at my old job, they always had the Clorox disinfecting spray ordered as part of our …

I suffer from bad spots now and again and always seem to have at least 1 or 2 on my face at any 1 time. I wouldn’t say I have sensitive skin, but find when I use brand names treatment especially formulated for spots such as Clearasil or Oxy …

I don’t know why but most of my family members suffer from constipation. Maybe it’s because of the food we eat - yes, we were and are a bunch of food lovers. We love everything from spicy food like tom yam and nasi lemak to roti canai …

I have skin that tends to get dry in the winter, and dry skin can sometimes be itchy.
I love to use a bath oil before I dry myself off from the shower. I especially like a spray version, because it goes on more easily and does not spill, and …

I take a hot bath every night to ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like muscle pain, tightness and spasms or cramps. Hot water is sometimes the only thing that truly helps. I use a great variety of bath products, and they have become a sort of hobby of mine. It …

Pilates Target Specifics Workout
Pilates is a set of physical routines designed to control muscles through our minds. It is not like bodybuilding where we go to gym lifting hundred of pounds of weights to build muscles. It emphasize on muscle stretching to a level where the muscle releases the …

I use Imse Vimse Organic Sanitary Pads. These are an ethical alternative to disposable pads and are designed to be washed and re-used. Some people don’t like the sound of that but clothes and underwear are re-used so I’m never sure why re-usable pads freak some people …

I purchased this two in one soap and shampoo because Costco had a great deal on it. I got both this and the regular Johnson’s bath together for less than I would have paid for the bedtime bath alone. The claim of this product is that because …

I’ve had a problem with thinning hair since turning forty, and I have tried many products to hopefully restore some of the body or at least stop hair loss from progressing. I became interested in Alter Ago products when I saw them in a beauty supply store, and bought …

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 …

Many of us experience aches and pains in our legs in our day-to-day lives, but when it doesn’t go away, it may be time to get your doctor to check for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD as it is termed is characterized by continuous pain or cramping in the …

When the recession started affecting us, what we used to do was buy the liquid soap in bulk so that we could use it in the bathroom as hand soap. However, after a while I realised after doing some window shopping one day that I could get a bottle …

Even though my kids think they are too old now to take vitamins I still insist that they take one every day and I still think they secretly like to take them because they are usually fun to take and come in funny shapes and taste really good too …

I took advantage of a sale at CVS this week and picked up a box of my favorite anti-aging eye treatment. I had first learned of the Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod System when I had to get camera ready for a family wedding. At that time I …

I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is a superior soap for me. I just love this soap because of its effective ingredients that help me avoid annoying pimples. It also relieves wounds and sores if used continuously. I have tried so many cosmetic products and costly soaps which promise best results …

I think the time of the month is the time that every woman dreads. It sometimes becomes a hindrance when you don’t have the right protection to fit your body. I’ve dwindled in both pads and tampons and have some that I like of each. Then there are those …

I have used the Emergency Room at Northwest Medical Center on a few occasions, luckily none of them for life-threatening injuries. I say luckily, because I don’t know if I’d have made it out alive! Now, I know people are triaged according to severity of injury, and so if …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

The planet fitness in Leominster is a pretty crappy gym to go to and there are many better ones in the general area that I could have gone to. This gym really needs a pretty good facelift to make it a whole lot better. First off this Planet fitness …

I bought a package of these because they looked like a good compromise for flossing. At the time, I was having trouble finding a floss that would work better for my close together teeth, and I had heard that interdental brushes removed far more than floss but they seemed …

I had been taking “regular” niacin to help reduce my cholesterol without statins. When I first began taking it, I experienced the dreaded niacin flush, which can be quite uncomfortable, scary and dramatic—“ if you don’t already know what you are dealing with.
As I took the niacin for longer periods …

It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …

I’ve been searching for this brand for few months; it’s been always sold out in my country. I really like the colors they offer, and also it’s quiet cheap (with a good quality for colored soft lenses). I was firstly introduced by a friend of mine who got addicted …

When my last body wash ran out, I ended up picking up a replacement at a local dollar store. I found White Rain Naturals Body Wash in Moisturizing Tropical Coconut scent. I usually am picky about what body wash I will use, so I was surprised to find one …

I recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy. A few weeks after giving birth, I noticed the stretch marks and scars I incurred during my pregnancy. I had stretch marks on my upper leg part and a very awful scratch mark on the skin in my belly located …

I am a fan of alternatives to talc based powders. I used to use talc, but then we all learned about how unhealthy it is, especially to women. When a friend of mine, who has a small baby, asked me if I wanted this product, I thought it sounded …

I was given this Redken brand shampoo along with its mated conditioner as a gift. A friend of mine loved it and raved about it, and wanted me to try it for a long time—“ but I was putt off by the price tag, which was outrageously expensive.
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I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

I am now over forty and worried about my skin. I have seen some fine lines and boy I am not happy about it. Occasionally, I try an expensive cream or product just to see if it is worth it. I always hope that magically, it will be worth what …

Silverex ointments for cuts, wounds, ulcers, burns and bacterial infection of the skin.It’s one of the best ointments for quick relieve from all the above mentioned skin related problems.
Few days back i myself caught hold of a hot red steaming Iron rod by mistake. It’s was not for more …

My skin is very dry and the cold weather outside only makes it worse. I have tried a lot of body oils, moisturizing lotions, and body creams in the past to hydrate my skin. Although I have found that most of these products have made a difference …

I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …

I first heard about this doctor who’s name is Dr. Mark Starr on a local radio program about 3 weeks ago. The radio station had him on as a guest to discuss his method for treating hypothyroidism. He has also authored a book called Hypothyroidism Type 2. I was …

I had been so exposed to stains on my whites. I really have a problem with this fact because I have to be cautious about the food that I am taking in. I am afraid that they make stain my teeth and it would really mean another visit to …

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 …

I am sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most name brands of toothpaste on the market. It burns my mouth and gums, and causes me to not brush for as long as I should. This has led to me using childrens flavors or natural products which often come with …

Safeguard soap is what I buy for my family. Since my kids are boys they are very playful and tend to perspire easily. Safeguard protects them from germs that cause body odor. I have been buying this for a long time but unfortunately I cannot use this for myself …

Years ago, I had an allergic reaction to a Zest bar of soap. Since then, I have been hesitant about the brand, for obvious reasons. When I saw the Hint of Honey body wash, I was intrigued because I love the smell of honey. I picked it up and smelled …

I only get curious that is why I bought Secret Clinical Strength Waterproof. Actually deodorant from Secret makes my underarms get darker but still I tried it because I want to know how this waterproof works. I want to know the meaning of waterproof with this one is. I …

When I saw this product on the shelf I nearly fell over. An enema that recommended using one every day? I thought that was a no-no. Apparently, since this one is made to cleanse the rectum, and not to relieve constipation or produce any kind of bowel movement, it’s …

Over the past five years, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs where my weight is concerned. I lost about 60 lbs a few years ago, and hit a plateau that had me very discouraged and, even after trying a few supplements and something to help push me …

Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been a great help alleviating my breathing problems at night. I have allergies and it seems like every time I lie down, my nose immediately gets stuffy. I use Breathe Right Nasal Strips when my allergies act up or if I get …