I have combination skin. In the winter it is dry, and requires much gentler care, especially where cleansers are concerned. In the summer I can get away with using whatever kind of cleanser I want to, but in the winter it has to be something very mild, and often anything …

I’m sure that we have all heard of Hall’s Cough Drops; those cherry flavored, menthol cough drops do work quite well. But just like anything else that a ‘name-brand’ company puts on the market, most of what we pay for is the name. That’s not to say that the …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

I am a very active person, I play at least one game of tennis everyday on weekdays and three to four games of it during weekends. Because of my passion for the sports, I sweat more often and lose body fluids more compared to non-athletic …

I don’t have an issue trying things out. I will try things all day long. I had a time when I was trying to lose a little weight, so I had to see what would work for me. I think everyone gets to the point where they actually want …

I have had the very unfortunate experience of spending my teenage years having to deal with acne and various skin problems. And now, both of my teenage children are having to experience the same drama as well. Though my skin has improved dramatically over the years, I still remember …

As part of my treatment program for fibromyalgia, I frequently get massaged, usually by my partner at home. I have used a great variety of oils for massage, and sometimes make my own blends, adding ingredients that might benefit the muscles or give a sense of warmth, added effect from …

Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …

This is a lotion that I really hate because it really made my skin very itchy and I’ve had rashes from using it while I’m pregnant. I particularly used this product because the label says it can prevent the appearance of stretchmarks during pregnancy but it so untrue …

I first saw this product on an infomercial on TV and as any other products designed to improve a woman’s figure, this quickly caught my attention - regardless of effectiveness. As usual I did some research before buying and I had found that vacuum therapy is very good for …

A few years ago, when my weight was at it’s highest (and I wont even tell you how high it was), I went to the doctor for a check-up that had nothing at all to do with my weight, only to find out that my blood glucose levels were …

I’ve used HCG several times following the protocol that Dr. Simeon’s put together. I’ve tried 4 different brands and by far Creative Bioscience HCG 1234 has worked the best. If you don’t know about the HCG drops and protocol, lemme explain it quickly so there’s a better point of …

This gentle creamy cleanser is both a good and a bad thing. It is good because it works—“ much like similar products made by DDF and Cetaphil, which come in a dazzling array of price ranges, the product does not dry the skin. It cleanses and removes oil and …

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 …

When I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, I was given insulin as well as oral medications. The endocrinologist also told me that getting pregnant may be a little risky. He also warned me that the oral medication I am taking may have an adverse …

I have been taking Revicon Forte before. Revicon has a new repackage vitamin formula which is called Revicon Max. In my separate review on Revicon Forte, I laid down the reason why I liked that vitamin brand. It was mainly for its price but I was getting only a few …

A nutritional drink is a quick relief from tiredness. It is required to release you from physical exhaustion and also mental exhaustion. While this gives you instant energy, it also provides good strength to your body. Keeping a pack of nutritional drink with you, would always work for you …

I love taking my nightly hot bath to help relax my muscles and sleep better. I have an arsenal of bath products and I am forever trying new ones. When I first discovered Lush brand, I bought several of their soaps and bath bombs, and finally got around to trying …

I have been using Trojan brand condoms with my husband for our entire marriage. We have tried other brands, but keep coming back to Trojan either because they are what is on sale when we shop for them, or because we see a new style we want to try. …

A friend of mine who knows my love of new products and especially unusual ones bought me a bottle of this shower gel as a gift. I have an arsenal of shower gels, but I always have room for one more. This is truly a unique product. Pangea …

My teeth have deteriorated in recent years I am ashamed to say. I blame my sugary coffee and nicotine addiction and I wish I had started to use a mouthwash regularly earlier in life. Retardex produce a variety of products to combat bad breath and specifically to …

We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …

I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …

I’ve always had a lot of respect for Montel Williams, so when he endorsed this Living Well spray, it made me want to give it a try. I have chronic fibromyalgia pain, and I have tried just about every topical medication for pain in the book.
This product made …

I purchased the Njoy, electronic cigarette after a friend told me that they sold them at wal-mart. I had been trying to quit smoking for some time without success. I decided that even if I didn’t quit, at least I could get away from the tar and other crazy …

Who could have thought I’ll find my brand of cotton buds in the baby product section? I actually intended to look for thinner cotton buds because they’re much gentler than adult ones. I like the cotton swabs because they are quite resilient. The thin swabs are comfortable …

I used to think that going to the gym 2 hours a day was good enough for me to make my body lean and tone. My daily routine would be to wake up, go to class, go to the gym and hang out with friends. I was not really …

If you wear contacts, you have probably heard of Baush & Lomb Renu contact solution. It is a no rub solution that disinfects. It cleans the contacts and removes the daily protien.
You can use it to store your contacts overnight or you can use it as a rinse. However …

I like to use cotton swabs for a variety of purposes, but mostly in the bathroom to clean my ears (the wrong way, the way that will make your doctor cringe and admonish you.) They are also good for putting on eye shadow and other makeup, especially if I am …

My constant headaches would often leave me feeling just stressed and fatigued. Since I was prone to migraines - my headaches would keep surfacing even now and then. Although I did get rid of it taking various pain killers- I was on a look out for a non …

Considering this whitening toothpaste is for daily use, rather than to be used as an intensive treatment, I think this is very good. Now, I must point out that, for my sins, I am a heavy smoker and I am also a coffee addict. I am working …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

I am a bath product fanatic, and this was one of the first Lush products I ever used. The brand had been recommended by other bath fanatics. I don’t know why it took me so long to getting around to trying a few of their products, but I am …

Recently I stumbled on something I had never seen before, Miracle Hand Repair lotion in my mother’s medicine cabinet. Although she is a veritable magician of creams and lotions, my mother has never mentioned this little tube of cream, I suspect because she forgot about its existence. The tube …

When I first use this petroleum jelly, I think it is too oily. I applied it to my cracked lips and my lips seem unable to absorb it.
About ten minutes after application, I start to feel that my lips had softened. I used tissue to …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used a number of herbal formulas to try and ease the symptoms when I have flare ups. Since a prominent symptom of mine is muscle tension and spasm, I was very interested when I heard about the Herbaprofen drops from a few fellow patients on …

When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, I began taking all the supplements that were known to reduce the rate of complications that were associated with diabetes, like heart disease, neuropathy, etc. One of the most important ones is vitamin E. I normally get enough vitamin E in the …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

As a smoker of 20 years I will probably not quit anytime soon, however I am all for cutting back and I had heard a lot of good things about the new E-cigarettes. Although I am not familiar with all of …

I have suffered from fibromyalgia for many years. Naturally, when I hear of a product specifically for the condition, I check it out. This product from Wise Consumer Products is labaled specifically for fibromyalgia, and is a homeopathic formula in the form of a rubbing oil. I interpret “rubbing oil” …

I first heard of these things being used in therapists’ offices to prevent eavesdropping. (They sound like a strong fan.) Of course, I had no use for one until they began marketing themselves as sleep machines.
I needed to drown out various noises that were driving me nuts. …

When I switched from using Clairol hair color kits to Loreal, I really missed the little conditioner tubes that came with the Clairol kits. I did not realize at the time that you could buy them separately, so I was trying to find something similar to use to replace them. …

I like to use kid’s products, and I also like two in one shampoos. I just happened to be browsing in the natural product section of a store one day and came across this product. I smelled it, and really liked the fresh orange fragrance, so I decided to …

I own a few epilators and I used them for shaving or trimming the various areas of my body like the underarms. I happened to own Emjoi AP-9L Epi Slim Cosmetic Hair Remover which I bought for $85 online, and thought it was just as great as the …

Like other girls, I like shopping all the time. The problem is I always experience foot pain from all the long hours of walking. So, I decided to buy something I can massage my feet with to minimize the pain. I bought Salonpas Liniment 30 …

The other day I was surprised with the arrival of my period early on in the day during work. Obviously this is quite a big mess when you did not expect it, not only because of the fun addition of cramps to my workday but also because I did …

So Im Sitting at home watching some late night tv when I came across this “Get Ripped in 90 days” infomercial. I was interested as I am a new dad and have put on a few pounds but would like to lose weight so that playing with my son …

Who doesn’t want whiter teeth in 2 minutes? Certainly, this product is such a tease. Apart from that, the affordable price of Paula’s Choice Brighten Up teeth whitener convinced me to spend a little of my cash. The whitening stick involves simple instructions that, in comparison …

This has to be the bese electric toothbrush I have ever bought! Recently at Walmart the Colgate 30 SonicPower toothbrush came on sale for just $6.99CDN and I just had to buy it. This toothbrush is as slim as a normal toothbrush, and although it doesn’t come with replacement …

Cold Sores Warts And Herpes Remedy DermaSeptic Skin Cure is a terrific electronic skin care device. It sets up a low voltage connection between the skin and pure silver tip, delivering natural antibacterial silver ions into and underneath the skin. Thus, keeping the virus from replicating, the infection can …