Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

I’m beginning to realize, based on my own extensive stock, that it’s rather sad I have this much experience with pain ointments and heating pads and things of the like, but such is my lot in life and at least I know I can share my experiences with others. …

I’m all about the workout and the supplements that come along with it. I have never really been a fan on supplements, especially when it comes to working out. I’m all about the natural way of doing things. So when I seen that my best friend was taking Hydroxycut Advanced, …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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I was at a holistic festival a couple years ago when I first discovered the benefits of spirulina. A woman running a booth next to mine (I was there selling jewelry), was selling her home-made spirulina tea, and we struck up a conversation that continued to last the whole …

I find myself in need of pantiliners every now and again. I like to stay fresh through the day and I also like to keep my underwear clean so that they last for a very long time. I find that pantiliners are very useful and like to use them …

I own a pair of Ironmaster Quicklock dumbells. These are dumbells which have an adjustable pin so that you merely have to just change the pin placement to change the weight of the dumbell.
This is one of the best investments I have made. I used to own many pairs …

This is the reason why I don’t want to go through with Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure anymore because I can’t take another bottle of drinking it for preparation. Last year, I undergo colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure to check what’s happening to me. I was diagnosed to have an Irritable Bowel Syndrome …

My wife was compelled to speak to a doctor because of persistent problem of itching coupled with foul smell at her private parts. After little bit of physical examination, the OBGyne prescribed some medicines, mainly hormonal medicines along with V Wash. Unfortunately, V Wash was not available in the market …

As a mom I am very cautious of my child’s health. Giving him proper nourishment and a balanced diet is my top daily obligation so I make sure that I feed him properly. But the problem is as he grows he became more focused on watching television, playing games, …

I had reviews Vicco’s Herbal Toothpaste a while back but failed to review the Herbal Tooth Powder which was recommended to be used along with the toothpaste.
Vicco’s Pure Herbal Tooth Powder comes in small and large sizes and is recommended to be used along side the Vicco Herbal …

I am more hypotensive than “hyper” in real life. My skinny frame will hardly be a suspect for hypertension. But I occasionally experience anxiety, ever since my post-college period and depression became a habitual disease. Once depression gets the best of you —“ you’re marked with …

Channel ten nightly news announced last night that they think that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS, is now being linked to a brain difference in babies that die from this syndrome. Recent research is showing that when not considering SIDS cases that could be …

A sharps container is something I would not normally pay to buy, but there were special circumstances around this one. I have diabetes, so I am constantly using lancets to check my blood sugar. I do not take insulin, so I don’t have syringes, but this container is designed to …

Being a certified “bath junkie” means I will try just about any brand that looks promising or offers me a good price. I love using various kinds of bath additives, and one favorite that I keep coming back to is a mentholated mineral bath. I have fibromyalgia, and suffer …

As a smoker, I have to try extra hard to get my mouth clean and germ free. I always find myself conscious of my breath and thought some mouthwash would be the perfect thing to keep my mouth fresh. I like to shop smart and save money while finding …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

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? …

wish is a new brand of mouthwash just recently out in the market and I decided to buy this Arctic Chill flavor to try it out. I can’t really go out without using a mouthwash and my Durafresh was really quite expensive, so I was willing to try out …

I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …

I was a little skeptical when someone recommended this for some pain I had been experiencing from typing. This person had carpal tunnel syndrome, and claimed it helped her tremendously. What I have is similar in nature, but it is the cubital tunnel that is affected, and causes pain and …

I have recently been exploring different dental flosses. I found out that I enjoy the deep down clean feeling that I get from the floss and wanted to get that feeling on a daily basis. Since then, I have made sure that there is floss in my home at …

Living in Florida there is no way to escape getting bit by insects. And we have plenty of bugs down here. I got this bite on the back of my thigh that itched like crazy and didn’t seem to want to heal. I began to worry that it might be …

When I was at a friend’s house, I noticed how nice she smelled after her evening routine of cleansing her face. I asked what the scent was I was smelling, and she said it was her moisturizer. I had to find out what it was. She used Alba Botanica …

Udderly Smooth Udder Cream is a product made for sore or bruised cattle udder and teats. It is meant to be applied after milkings. However, I heard via word of mouth about this product for another use. The fact that I purchased this product in the …

I wear my hair in several different styles. One day I was lazy and did not blow dry my hair after washing it, and my partner absolutely loved the look of it after it had air dried. It was the sort of wet-perm look. I wanted to recreate …

Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …

I live in a nice area where there is a lot of hiking options to explore. Red Rock just outside of Vegas is one of my favorite places to visit on a regular basis. It’s a bit of a drive, but it’s so beautiful and I like to take …

Every since I was about 7 years old, I’ve had multiple problems with my urinary tract and kidney health. I’ve had these problems off and on. I usually end up getting a urinary tract infection about every two years. This usually leads to blood coming out with my urine …

Throughout the winter I had a bad respiratory infection and had difficulty breathing which caused low oxygen levels throughout my body so I had to start taking Herbs Ect ChlorOxygen Softgels. The supplement helped increase oxygenation throughout my body and helped my body build up the red blood cells …

Although I am still somewhat young, I still worry about the effects of aging on my skin. I do my best to take certain precautions such as using an SPF everyday and investing in high quality skincare products. I saw this product advertised on television and I …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

I always believed that keeping your skin clean and dirt- free always went a long way to keep it looking young and healthy. For this reason, I never hesitated in investing in various cleansing cloths- because according to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the best and …

This is without a doubt one of the very best shampoos that I have ever tried. I love how positively clean and refreshing my hair and scalp feels after using it. It also leaves my hair with a very impressive shine that I have never before gotten using any …

For quite a few days I has been experiencing boils in various parts of my body. What was really devastating about the appearance of these boils was the fact that apart from being very painful, they seem to be continuously resurfacing on my skin as soon as the …

Back in the glorious 1980’s, I used this hair spray. I was a teenager and it was the brand my mom used, so I ended up adopting it. As I tried other brands once I had the initiative, I always liked the Mink best. When I saw it on …

When I was a baby, I was found to be allergic to cow’s milk. Apparently I broke out in huge sores all over my scalp and skin. I was given goatmilk instead and this solved the problem.
Later, I outgrew the allergy and have since been able to tolerate cow …

I have found a natural throat lozenge that is everything I need it to be. Botano throat lozenges are gentle, non-menthol lozenges that you can take as often as you like for sore or dry throat. They are made from various homeopathic remedies and also use traditional Chinese medicinal …

I have used many of he Burt’s Bees products and generally love the brand. Since I have turned forty, I’ve been looking at products to reverse signs of aging and help with fine lines, wrinkles and general moisturization issues. I have combination skin that is oily in the summer, but …

Sometimes I can be an impulse buyer, and that’s how I ended up with this product, which I just used. It was on a small display at the checkout where I was shopping, and there were several different varieties and products by the company sitting alongside it. I have been …

I have an allergy to latex, so my partner always has to use non-latex condoms during our time together. It can get a little frustrating sometimes, because there aren’t as many options available when it comes to non-latex. We did try the Durex Avanti Bare Condoms and …

I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …

After doing a great deal of online research, talking with other dieters, and even reading part of Dr. Atkins’ book on his diet plan, I have to say that this did not seem like a healthy approach to dieting. After only one day on my first attempt, I felt …

The body tech stepper is an extremely usefull and reasonable piece of exercise equipment. Unlike some other steppers it is one where you stand up and the legs do not move on there own at all. You can adjust each leg seperately from light resistance to heavy resistance. It …

There’s a plethora of lip balms out there, claiming to do all sorts of things. Carmex is one brand that keeps it simple. The slogan for Carmex is “It Soothes, It Heals, It Protects.”, and it really does. I’ve always had trouble with chapped lips and only one lip …

Soframycin Skin cream a quality product by Aventis pharma Pvt. Limited . The ointment is used to apply on minor open wounds or skin diseases. The cream is very effective and heals the wound in just 3-4 days if use on a regular basis. The cream doesn’t burn like …

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 …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

I generally don’t believe in miracle supplements at all, or that energy can be attained by taking a pill. Recently, after a trip to Sangster’s Health Centre, I was convinced to try a new product that they sell, called Maca Root. Basically, maca root is from the Andes Mountains …