I have fibromyalgia, and suffer from a variety of assorted aches and pains on a regular basis. I use hot bath therapy and lots of supplements and creams and rubs to assist with the condition. Someone on a fibromyalgia message board reported good results with this odd cream from Dr. …

I went through a period, about two years ago, when I was experiencing a great deal of stress and my body was revolting in any way that it could. I was having some serious digestive problems that ranged from diarrhea that occured way more constant than I’d have liked, …

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 …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

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 …

This dietary supplement is said to help prevent nighttime cravings from surfacing in order to decrease nighttime eating and unwanted weight gain. I have found that this supplement actually works to suppress nighttime cravings. This is the only diet pill that I have found that actually works in the …

The last time I needed to buy new tissues I bought Puffs. Before that, I had tried this product, because it was on sale for a really good price. I have used Kleenex in the past but always preferred Puffs Plus for its softness and moisturizing effects, but I …

I have hair that is naturally curly, but also very damaged, so the lengthy back portion of my hair is mostly frizz unless I use some serious product on it or flat iron it. I like the look of it flat ironed, but sometimes I like to give it a …

I was in the health food store looking at the homeopathic pain creams but the only one that I saw that I knew for sure had any possibility of working cost too much. The woman who was working recommended the Boiron Arnicare Cream which cost $6.49. I thought …

I usually use a regular rinse out conditioner on my hair, but sometimes, especially if I want extra volume and don’t need to condition right away, I use a leave in spray conditioner. These products also come in handy on days when I need to refresh the style, especially if …

Believe it or not one of the products I like to use to help fight odors in my household is Avalon Organics Deodorant Spray Rosemary and Peppermint. It actually helps freshen the air in my home naturally and fast and it leaves my air smelling like fresh herbal rosemary …

I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …

I like to use a cornstarch based powder in the summer to keep dry and avoid heat rashes. I used talc for years, but when I learned about its possible health risks for women, I switched to other powders and abandoned the soft but dangerous talc. I have used several …

When I was in my friend’s bathroom I wonder why her bathroom smell’s so fragrant. I was looking around to find what kind of room fragrance she used. But I couldn’t found any room fragrance or room cleaner in that bathroom. When I washed my face I surprised that …

Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …

When the weather was extremely cold, I put some Carmax on my lips and they weren’t as cracked. I mean, the weather was so cold, the snot in people’s noses were freezing up. This is all to explain how important it is the keep your lips moisturized. I always …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

I bought Herbal Essences Body Envy volumizing shampoo because I am constantly trying out new products to give my fine, limp hair a boost. Almost nothing works like it says it will. I grow more and more tired of hearing about the new and improved technology they’ve …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works products, and I always go to their semi annual clearance sales and stock up. On my last trip, I bought a bottle of the Moonlight Path shower gel. Moonlight Path has been a staple fragrance for the company for …

After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …

I am always babysitting and the kids always seems to be getting their hands sticky and in messes such as sticky foods or glue. One of the hand care products I always keep on hand is the Sani Hands Kids Antibacterial Moist Wipes. I like these wipes because they …

I love to use facial cleansing towelettes in the summer. When I have spent time outside and have gotten hot and sweaty, I like having a cool towelette to clean my face, without having to stop and go through the trouble of cleansing it with water. They also really come …

I have very fair skin and have been warned not to spend time in the sun without serious sun block, both because of my skin and the fact that I may possibly have a mild case of lupus.
I have tried a few of the self tanning products, and …

I purchased this acne medication on eBay because it was the cheapest version of Benzoyl Peroxide out there with the highest strength I could get online. I needed it for a quick fix, because I was breaking out all over my face due to irritation, and I didn’t feel …

I bought this product at a discount store, where it had been marked down. I have an older office chair which really should be replaced. The back of it leans too far back, causing me to tend to lean forward and into a very unhealthy posture, especially for …

One of the important things in my list of acquisitions was to replace my old contacts. I was reprimanded by my ophthalmologist for having worn contacts way past their expiration and if I had been more stubbornly persistent —“ it could lead to my vision deteriorating. I …

I am sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most adult toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to hurry through brushing my teeth, which is not really optimal for my oral health. To fix the problem, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which have milder …

I take a nightly hot bath for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and I enjoy a great variety of products to make it more interesting. I love bath salts, both for the fun of using them and for the fact that they add minerals like magnesium to the water which …

I came across a new diet the other day, and before I had even finished studying it, the wheels were already turning. All my life I have been surrounded by competitive people. Sporty or not, these individuals thrive on the game, and live to crush their competitors …

When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …

Playing a cricket match with my nephews last week indeed did feel quite a fun and enjoyable experience, but since I am not very well versed in this game, I just happened to lose my balance while trying to catch a ball high up in the air and fall …

I have been taking One A Day All-Day Energy vitamins for about a year now. I have to say I can’t make it through the day without it. It really works and really helps to give me energy.
I’m not saying that you are going to …

I have long been a big believer in the power of antioxidants. I have taken a lot of supplemental antioxidants individually, but when I saw this was a combination of what is clearly implied to be the most important ones, I wanted to give it a try.
The super …

Years ago when I had my first taste of a protein shake, I seriously wondered what all the fuss was about. I mean health and nutrition properties aside; my shake had all the charm of a lumpy glass of water.
Somehow despite robust shaking, there …

I eat a lot but yet I do not gain any weight. I consulted many doctors to check what was wrong; finally it came down to having effective digestive system. Too effective, that everything I eat just refuses to stay in. Thus I thought only pills will offer me …

I always loved using various kinds of bathing bar soaps which I found different and rather interesting. Since there are so many varieties of soaps available in the market —“ it sometimes became quiet confusing for me to select a particular kind of soap. But in order to …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

This is a great cream for healing scars and any condition which causes crusting of the skin. I used it after I had a minor surgery. I had stitches that got very inflamed and irritated from another medication that was used on them. I discontinued that because of my reaction, …

Moove pain relief gel is a very good ointment for joint pains and backache. Which is not at all costly compared to other products. I remember that recently I had some joint pain in my ankles and due to that I suffered a lot of problems and …

I go through a period every single year when the stress levels really start soaring for me, and it’s usually during the summer months. I’m not sure what’s going on in the summer for me that raises my stress levels, but I’m riding high on them, that’s for sure. …

I buy nearly all my vitamins and nutritional supplements at Vitamin Shoppe, which is a retail store here in Arlington, Texas, and it can also be found at www.VitaminShoppe.com. Before I lived where there was a store, I ordered my supplements exclusively from the website. Whenever I ordered, I …

I know a lot of people are taking fish oils and dietary supplements for their health, and I am one of those. My sisters and I found out about Noni when my Aunt was in the hospital, due to sever menstrual cramps. One of the nurses said that the …

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. …

Today while at CVS Pharmacy waiting on a prescription to be filled I noticed people walking around with shopping carts filled to the brim with all sorts of neat items, I knew there was a clerance isle somewhere and I had to find it!
My eyes immediately went to a …

As a contact lens wearer for over 7 years, I still find them very irritating. Contact lenses still dry out my eyes and I can barely wear them out for a day. Also, since I stare at a computer all day, it makes them even more dry. …

I was on another contraceptive pills for three years before my new OBgyne recommended Yasmin combined oral contraceptive pill to me. I gained considerable weight from years of taking my previous contraceptive pill so I was glad when my OBgyne told me that Yasmin should be milder and should …

I bought this Domyos exercise last May at a Decathlon store shop near Canary Wharf which I’ve got for the price of almost 40 GBP at that time. The particular use of this exercise is for the main purpose of strengthening the upper body muscles and toning …

Initially, I was reluctant to purchase any type of exercise shoes. First, most of them look incredbily ugly, reminding of the type of shoes that the Spice Girls wore when they were popular. Next, I have major doubts that any shoes can help you lose weight. …

My doctors have suspected that I may have a mild case of lupus for years. Because of this, I use strong sun block products when I go outdoors. Since the majority of them are very heavy and tend to sting your eyes, I prefer a product made specifically for my …