Since I’m on a roll here talking about bug bites and such I figured another good stop on the products-I’ve-used train is with this Sting Eze Quick insect bite relief because where the bug repellents fail me, a good bite relief product usually makes me feel better. I can …

I like to make my own bath salt products, and I usually order my salt from the soap supply company Brambleberry, because their quality and service is great and the prices very reasonable.
When I was thinking up various formulas for bath soaks, I remembered that calendula is supposed to be …

Why I got this product: When I was diagnosed with Diabetes, the number 1 in my list of lifestyle modification is to get a good exercise. I can do that with jogging and long walks but then, it snows in Virginia. Even if it doesn’t, winter day can go …

I have always hated putting in eye drops. They are cold, feel strange, and make me jump. They are like the little puff of air in a glaucoma test. Even though you know it’s coming, it still makes you jump out of your skin.
When I was …

We live backed up to wooded acreage and there is a swamp on the back half of the property. That means Michigan mosquitoes, especially in late summer. As our property is too large of an area to hit with foggers or similar large plot area insecticide and I don’t …

The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …

I made the transition to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste, after using another brand of whitening toothpaste that was good but not all that great. After visiting my dentist, I decided that I really wanted to step up my game, and to do that I needed good toothpaste that did …

I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …

When I first heard about the WaterPik 360 Dental Jets, I thought it would be fabulous, and I wanted to introduce it into my daily oral hygiene routine so badly, that I bought one for around $25. It’s a wonderful concept, and would do wonders for people who …

I have a sleep disorder, and I take a prescription drug to treat it. However, there are times when it still doesn’t quite do the trick. Since I have been on it for many years, my body is used to it, so when there is a stressful situation or I …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and so had to check my blood sugar four times a day. My insurance provided me with the Accu-Chek Aviva System which includeded a glucose monitor, lancing device, and test strips. The monitor and lancet were easy to set up …

A while back, I had a small blackhead problem that utterly embarrassed me and shocked me as well since I have always been adamant about keeping my face clean. I bought some of the Neutrogena facial scrub for blackheads, and also some of the Neutrogena 2-in-1 Blackhead Eliminating …

Kyusoku Bihaku is a famous whitening pill taken orally without prescriptions. It is said to be a whitening pill that is also a good anti oxidant in the body. Most Asians are going gaga over whitening pills and glutathione is a craze here because it promises soft and whitens …

Cashmere Bouquet is an old soap. It has been around ever since I can remember. People have kept it alive because it is a classic and there is nothing else quite like it. I can remember my grandmother and sister using this soap, and taking a bath with it …

When I younger Mentholated Limacol was more popular than it is today. My grandparents still use it till this day but I myself only use it occasionally. I just keep a bottle of this Mentholated Limacol around the house if I ever need it for any purpose.
Mentholated Limacol has …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for several years now. It is not getting any better, and I have tried just about every shampoo, treatment and idea for thinning hair that is out there. Resorting to a “cover” for the hair was a defeat and embarrassment for me—“ …

The last time I had a cold, I had really bad congestion. I had a lot of the headaches, etc. It was miserable. My doctor gave me some medicine, recommended a humidifier, and to use a saline rinse in my nose. I have used nasal …

Neutrogena is a brand I have trusted for many years. I use their hand lotions and cleansers, even facial moisturizer—“ and the old classic glycerin soap which has remained unchanged for years. When I get a bout of sensitive skin that reacts to harsh detergent soaps and strong fragrances, …

Having bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …

I’m a firm believer in taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. While I like to get mine in purer forms than a multivitamin, my kids are another story. While I would happily choke down a handful of supplements, with the kids I’m lucky if I can get them …

I have recently become a fan of pain patches such as those put out by Icy Hot and Therma Care, especially for my shoulder and upper back. They stay in place great in those areas, and really keep the heat coming for a good eight hours before losing their …

I recently purchased a package of Dr. Du-More’s Cinnamon disposable flossers. They are a flosser on one end and a toothpick on the other end. These are the worst flossers that I have ever purchased! They are made of such poor quality that when you try …

I am a chronic dieter. Being diabetic and overweight is a bad combination for one’s health. I also have a thyroid condition, which makes it more complicated to lose weight than it is for most people. Being diabetic, I do crave sugar. Although I have been taking chromium for years, …

I have always been a health conscious person and have tried to incorporate healthy habits in my regular routine to keep myself feeling health. Apart from physical health, I always feel that following a good oral hygiene is also important to stay healthy. Thus, I feel that brushing, flossing …

It’s that time of year again, it’s cold outside and, because we are constantly running our furnace, it gets dry indoors. As a result, both of our kids wake up stuffed up or, in worst case scenarios, can’t sleep at all.
We normally try to remedy this by running humidifiers …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

A few years ago, I was happily a member of a local LA Weight Loss group, but the center closed down and I was forced to look for other alternatives. LA Weight Loss WAS exceedingly expensive, but it worked, even if they DID try to force their food products …

While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …

I have been trying out different natural brands of deodorant in the hopes of finding one that works as well as the aluminum containing mainstream products. I have been wanting to eliminate or at least reduce my exposure to them, because of the risks associated with breast cancer and aluminum …

Cybex Pro+ Treadmill is one expensive baby! The $6,500 price tag definitely puts it in the expensive, professional kind of equipment category. However, if you’ve got that much money to spend on your exercising equipment, this is one of the best machines available.
The tread is large and long, measuring …

I have a problem with thinning hair that started a couple of years ago and has just gotten slowly worse. I use every hair thickening product out there, and I have tried quite a few vitamin supplements as well, with not very impressive results. When someone recommended these, I though …

Like many people, I had a continuing problem with back pain. My chiropractor says the problem is because one of my right leg is ¼” shorter than the left leg. I have been seeing my chiropractor for years, for this misalignment. For me, this problem is …

I can’t help but be fascinated with the often outrageous claims of popular diet pills. With American obesity at epidemic proportions, and an estimated 46 billion dollars spent on diets and self-help books alone last year; it seems as if diet pill makers must become even more …

After my wedding day, I vowed to lose weight because I felt ugly with all those “excess baggage”. I did not want to take slimming pills, I have tried one before but I did not see the effect. This time, I tried a product endorsed by a popular tv …

I was looking for coffee inside the grocery store when I came across this product. I was curious because of the name of the tea. It is Bioslimfitea, herbal dietary tea. The front of the box says that it is a fat and weight reducer and body toxin remover. …

I first discovered Paul Mitchell products at the salon where I get my hair cut. That is the brand that my stylist used to wash and finish my hair with. I loved the smell and I loved the fact that it seemed to work so well. I decided that …

I spend a lot of time outside during outdoor activities so I normally experience muscle pains, joint pains, etc. So having access to a product that not only makes me feel better, but it is also soothing to smell and touch is a big plus in my book. After …

I know my bones are weak, this is because even a single standing from sitting hurts my back. I was not discipline and never been because I used to carry heavy things in improper position and even when sitting I slouch. I always forgot to take care of my …

I inherited this jar of “breast enhancement cream” from someone who did not use it very long because it caused a pimple rash to form under her breasts. Since she did not use it long enough for it to work, she could not tell me if there were results …

After I had my baby 2 months ago, I started to feel pain in my knee and the joints of the hands. I discovered that babies in the womb do take a lot of calcium from the mother’s body. This results in weak bones and teeth for the mother. …

I tried Powerhouse: the Original 32, on the recommendation of a friend. It is a powdered whole food nutritional supplement which advertises itself as “high fiber, low calorie, and bills itself as an instant breakfast, lunch, or snack.” It says it is a 32% complete protein food. It is …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

Some time a couple years ago, I was suffering from some pretty strange symptoms. I hadn’t had a severe earache since I was probably eight years old, but then all of the sudden, over the course of about a week, I started noticing the symptoms of what I thought …

I discovered this product when a nurse who was caring for my mother in the hospital suggested them for her use at home when she was released. She is very unsteady on her feet and after a serious ankle surgery, was unable to ambulate well enough to get up …

I have combination, forty-something skin. I have a few fine lines and could use a little “lift.”
This looked like a good product and came recommended, so I gave it a try. It was nowhere near as expensive as some creams I had used, and since it was called “Nutritioniste” I …

I was extremely uncomfortable with tampons for the longest time- especially because I am I swimmer, I constantly missed practices because of my period. These were ironically the first tampons I bought, being the first kind I ever tried I didn’t know how to insert them so I thought …

In the winter I got a terrible cold which ended up becoming a nasty ear infection. Treating it with antibiotics cured it, but one of my ears has never quite been the same since. After my recovery, I suffered several small relapses, which required a visit to an …

I have used a few of the Giovanni products before and I found most of them very nice. The Cassifleur White Tea body wash was one that I happened to run across and really liked the fragrance of. It has a touch of the bitterness of tea, but with …

I am a forty one year old woman, but the majority of oral care products I use are made for kids. I have a sensitive mouth, so the high-powered mint toothpastes and nuclear burn mouthwashes actually cause me to be very uncomfortable and thus, when I use those, I don’t …