I’m prone to urinary tract infections since turning to a teenager. But it’s atypical for me to be hospitalized because of an infection which brought about recurring high fevers. The physician prescribed me to drink cranberry juice and I was later discharged after a few days. …

I got really dark from too much lounging on the beach and so I was looking for a soap which will help lighten up the color of my skin back to its original color. I was terribly tanned than and I needed to look whiter or at least go …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …

I am a faithful buyer of Colgate. I use Colgate Total and always purchase it when I run out of it. However one time I went to SM Supermarket and I could not find any Colgate products! So I thought of another option and I saw Close up Crystal …

I often buy essential oils and medicinal ingredients to make my own custom bath products and lotions. A friend who knew I did this requested that I make a lotion for her using the same scent blend that she smelled on me when I came over to her workplace. It …

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 …

This soap is by far my favourite hand soap, and I’ve tried a lot. I think the main reason is that there are so many different scents to choose from. I’ve tried probably 10 different scents of this brand of soap from Sweet Pea to Nectarine Mint …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …

Vicco turmeric cream, a quality face cream for clearing scars and enhancing the complexion of the cream. The goodness of turmeric can be traced back to the rig Veda’s when a lady (before marriage) was covered with turmeric paste just to get the skin healthy and glowing. So vicco …

I have used Dramamine in the past for motion sickness, with good results—“ but when I was due for a boating excursion which was likely to provoke motion sickness, I happened to be on an antibiotic with which I was not supposed to take with the Dramamine. This created …

When a friend of the family came back from where she resided abroad recently, she gave us a number of foreign products she had brought back with her. The product “Ultrabrite Advanced Whitening All in One Toothpaste” was one of them.
Before I first used the brand “Ultrabrite Advanced …

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 …

The Bausch & Lomb Boston Simplus Cleaning Solution boasted of being able to clean rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses with just one formula. The instructions told me to use this solution for storing, cleaning and rinsing my lenses.
I appreciated the convenience. This is a great solution to have when …

Ever since I got to watched a body building competition in television some years back I just got hooked on developing a great looking body. I even bought Arnold’s paperback book on body building, read and learned to do the exercises for a particular body part. I signed up …

I love lip balms and especially ones that are made with natural ingredients that are good for your lips instead of petroleum based balms. An extra plus is when they have a great fragrance or flavor. When I found this balm, I found the Holy Grail of lips balms. Being …

As a working person I try to buy multipurpose and time efficient items. I opt for household items that can resolve more issues in lesser attempts and time. Recently I saw Close Up Red Hot Deep Action tooth paste with active zinc mouthwash in my neighboring superstore. I immediately …

I don’t normally pay so much for such a small product, and I am not a regular user of solid lotions—“ but I made an exception for this product because it has so many of my top favorite ingredients! Beeswax, shea butter, avocado oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, …

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 have three bathrooms and three children, and I have to keep toothpaste amongst other things in constant supply. For my bathroom I have my own brand of toothpaste, but for the guest bathroom and the half bathroom, I buy Ultra brite Anti Cavity Toothpaste.
I am able to …

When I lived in Texas for a couple of years, I had a small outdoor spa. As a fibromyalgia patient, I benefited from this greatly during flare ups. The water was an amazing way to relax and treat my sore muscles. I was almost always taking a hot bath every …

Irregular bowel movement has to be my problem for a couple of years and the Shake Off Phyto Fiber by Edmark is the only one that helps my digestion set into proper condition. I had this irregular digestion for quite some time now before I finally discovered about using …

After my temporary hair straightening treatment showed signs of fading away, I found my hair return to its original self. My hair which looked straight, soft and silky earlier, now felt so rough and frizzy, that it almost looked unhealthy. The fact that I wasn’t planning for yet another …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was well aware of all the complications related to the heart and blood vessels. I went through a period where I was frightened of heart attacks, and decided to put myself on an aspirin regimen. My doctor went along with my …

Who will every forget Vicks VapoRub? For decades now this brand has been trusted by many people from generation to generation. I remember how my late Dad would massage my body with Vicks vaporub whenever I have cough or colds or any painful feelings. As a child I …

I recently purchased the Ab Circle Pro after seeing it advertised on a late night television infomercial. Endorsed by fitness expert Jennifer Nicole Lee, this product does not fall short of expectations. Within a week of using the Ab Circle Pro I saw immediate results. The reduction in my …

I have been making homemade soaps and bath products for a few years, and my last new endeavor was to make a shampoo, since the site where I order my supplies from, Brambleberry, now offers a shampoo base by the gallon.
It is difficult to know how the shampoo …

Absolute Dental has been an amazing place to take my kids. They have several locations through out Las Vegas that is convenient to you. I had saw that they specialize in children dentistry, so I gave them a call to make a appointment for my son. We just moved …

Pre-surgery, I never worried about the scarring involved in surgical incisions, cosmetically. Post-surgery, I indeed acquired a souvenir in the form of a hypertrophic scar. A readily available topical scar gel, over the counter in drugstores, was the Dermatix Ultra scar treatment gel.
It was only a year …

Gentle Naturals Homeopathic Teething Drops are 100% natural and is formulated to relieve teething pain. I have a 4 month old daughter who has begun the teething process. I was looking for something that was natural that would help her during her spells of pain. When I came across …

I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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A couple years ago, I tried a couple resveratrol supplements after reading several articles on the benefits of this nutrient. It’s basically nothing more than grape skins, though wine and eating grapes directly really don’t give you all that much of the benefits unless you’re drinking a WHOLE lotta …

I have long had a history of skin problems, which is unfortunate to admit to, but the truth nonetheless. As a young adult, it was full blown acne which has, thankfull over the years, decreased dramatically, and now I’m just overcome with a breakout here and there periodically, which …

Sure I want to coast my way to better abs, who wouldn’t. The problem is once your ab coaster arrives, you soon find out that putting it together is the best workout you will probably get from this machine.
Though the Ab Coaster Pro comes with …

After doing our job, not only our hands are stressed. Our feet are the first part of the external body that is working in the morning. It deserves care; it needs to be pampered for long hours of standing and walking, and sometimes running. I am scrubbing my own …

I have a friend in England who sends me care packages filled with things I cannot find here. When cold season rolled around, we somehow got into a discussion about cough drops (or cough sweets, as they call them) and lozenges that we remember growing up. The mention of …

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 received a tube of this toothpaste as a gift. Everybody who knows me knows how picky I am about toothpaste. I am sensitive to the strong flavors in most standard formulas, so I usually end up using either kid’s fruit flavored toothpastes, or a natural bran. Natural and …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

When I saw a 20% free bonus bottle of VO5 Kiwi Lime shampoo in the grocery store, I couldn’t pass it up. I have used their shampoos and conditioners before and was pleased with them. Lately, I have been using heavier moisturizing shampoos with lots of conditioners because …

Pimples has been a problem of mine for years. Since I was in my teenage years, I’ve been battling this problem. Until now that in my mid-20’s I am still having this problem. There are products that made me satisfied and boosted my confidence. But I think, there is …

I spend every chance I get to go outdoors and soak up the sun by relaxing by the lake while reading a book, or by barbequing dinner for my family on the patio, or when I take a daily afternoon swim in the pool to get some aerobic exercise. …

This review is for a product that is intended for use on babies. I often resemble a baby in character and temperament, so I think I qualify to use it. Seriously, I did use it. When I was at a friend’s home, I started my menstrual period unexpectedly. This …

I love my new body wash right now from Olay. It is a great product; I will never try anything else anymore as I am really satisfied with what great benefits Olay gives me. I used to be buying Olay bar soaps, but I have switched to the same …

I am a bona-fide bath product junkie, and it took me forever but I finally got around to trying the Lush products that all my friends had been raving about and demanding that I go out and buy. One Lush product suggestion in particular kept coming up, and that was …

I love taking my nightly hot bath. It has served as therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms for several years now, and has given me the best results I have ever had—“ much better than doctors could offer me. Soaking in hot water relieves muscular tension, eases nerves, and relaxes the mind …

It’s never too early to take good care of your health. As I am something of a health and fitness enthusiast, I have begun the process of putting together a home wellness library of reference books and DVDs.
My latest DVD is the Mayo Clinic …

I have fibromyalgia, and often use oils for massage, which helps to calm the muscle spasms and stiffness I sometimes experience. I have used a great variety of combinations of oils. I heard about this product through a friend who read about it, and I found it interesting that …

I really do pride myself on having a bandage for every occassion. Need something on a pinky toe, or your middle knuckle, or an ankle or knee? I’m your gal. Bandages have this strange collectibility to me that I can’t really explain and, honestly, I’ve had some boxes of …

This is a great product that I used when babysitting a neighbor’s young child. He is an active little boy and always manages to get lots of minor cuts and scrapes when playing outside. Of course playing around in the dirt all day means that when he gets a small …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …