I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

When acai juice and supplements became such a big rage, I was interested. There has been some controversy as to whether it is really better than other fruits, and I am aware that it is being a bit over marketed. However, I wanted to give it a chance.
I do …

As my readers know by now, I’m on a continual quest to find things that soothe and relax my body, primarily my back and feet. This item, the Infrared Heat/Magnetic Vibrating Massager, is one I purchased for my feet.
This product is supposed to be different because it combines …

During a recent visit to the supermarket- I happened to see something which soon became an integral part of my daily routine. When I just happened to peep in the skin and hair care section —“ I happened to see this skin and hair care oil called Desert Essence …

I have fibromyalgia, and for many years I tried all the remedies and suggestions that doctors and other patients gave me, finding that most of them were of limited value. When I discovered that taking a hot bath before bed at night could halt pain and stop muscle spasms in …

Like most diabetics and fibromyalgia patients and anyone trying to lose weight, I need to keep active. My favorite low impact exercise is walking. There’s a nice little lake I can walk around locally, and this is a great way for me to enjoy the process of exercising. …

A friend who works at a health food store bought me this lotion because it was marked down. I was told that the original price on it was almost twenty dollars, although the packaging did not look like something in that price range.
I have heard a little about …

Since I was a kid I was always biting my fingernails. My parents hated when I was doing it but I just couldn’t help myself although I really wanted that. Everyone was always saying that I was doing it because I was nervous but it is silly to think …

I fall for just about anything when it comes to my teeth. If you tell me that I can get whiter teeth, than more than likely I’m going to buy it and see what it’s all about. The Listerine commercial had been playing on my television for ever. I …

I take fish oil on a regular basis for lowering cholesterol and general health issues. I was a little skeptical about using a store brand, but because the price was really good, I decided to try the Rite Aid brand. They offer 175 softgels of 1,000 mg each, and it …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

When I was in my twenties, I had a urinary tract infection that lasted over eight months. In the end, I finally got to the appropriate type of doctor, and they found that the pain I was having was actually not from an infection, but from damage produced by the …

I bought this towel when I was taking a look at what new product Earth Therapeutics had to offer online. I have always loved their foot products, and have probably tried most of what they have to offer in all their personal care lines.
My hair is not exceptionally …

I will try anything to break a plateau, to the point that I sometimes feel I am a walking target for every weight loss scam out there. Some are worse than others. I’ve tried many.
Here is one with a very scammy-sounding name, but actually I have had more results from …

I live in a country that is quite hot and humid. Walking through the sun everyday is not that easy and especially during those times that I have to walk around with my son. I had always gotten concerned about his skin and ended up buying so many sunblock …

Sitting in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows was enough to make my eyes feel tired and fatigued. This in turn would give rise to puffy eyes and worst of all dark circles- a situation which I completely dreaded. This situation would make feel …

At the advice of my doctor (and because of my own experience) I take a probiotic whenever I have to take a course of antibiotic drugs. In the past I have developed both yeast infections and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms from taking antibiotics, and I learned my lesson …

Vitacost.com is a website that offers a variety of discounted products like vitamins, supplements, natural remedies, homeopathy, pet vitamins, and more. I usually go there for homeopathic remedies by Hyland’s. When I needed Hyland’s earache tablets, I drove to 3 pharmacies and looked all over the Internet. Pharmacies did …

There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

Colds can be a miserable business. Your nose runs, your head aches, and your throat feels sore. No matter what you do you know that you have to sit it out because there is no cure for the common cold.
There may not be a cure, but Beecham’s Powders with …

Pediafortan AS definitely made things so much easier for me as a mom. Feeding a toddler has always been a nightmare, by every mom I know, including myself. I think I have done all possible exhibitions, stunts and role playing I learned from my theater days back in …

I have used a lot of natural deodorant products, and I would rather use them because of the links between cancer and aluminum, but the problem is that simply put, the vast majority of them just don’t work very well. When someone recommended this one, telling me that she …

Ever since I learned about the aluminum in most antiperspirant
products causing an increased cancer risk, I have been looking for a
natural alternative. I have found a few that work moderately well,
but none that are good enough to replace the standard mainstream
products I have been using for years, like Secret.
…

I bought this vibrator from a website that sells adult toys a while ago. Ever since I use it every time I am in the mood. I love this toy, and it is the best toy I have ever used. The rabbit part of the vibrator vibrates on your …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

When I was trying to lose a little extra weight for a trip overseas, I looked for something that might help kick start the process. A friend suggested these, and told me that they worked much better than five hour energy drinks for boosting your energy level as well. I …

When I was 17 years old I broke my right arm on the elbow and since then, I have always suffered pain on that joint. To make matters worse, I got a very bad tennis elbow on the same joint several years ago. Recently the pain has spread to …

I stayed loyal to my old brand of dental floss, until at last, I unwound the last piece of string. Flossing remains an integral part of my oral hygiene, and I was more than glad to ditch my old floss for a better one. Granted indeed, Cleene …

When my throat is scratchy and dry due to dry air I like to have a hot come of the Yogi Honey Lemon Throat Comfort Tea. I like this tea because it is made with all natural ingredients such as lemongrass, lemon myrtle, licorice root, peppermint leaf, cherry bark, …

I am somewhat of a body wash fanatic. I like to try out as many of them as possible, not even to find one that I like but simply to experience the many textures and smells of them as well as to see whether or not they fulfill the …

I have, for about the past eighteen months, had recurring problems with my lower back. In fact, I was recently in my doctors office and left more frustrated and in more pain than when I’d gone in. My doctor suggested physical therapy, but when I told her that I …

This CVS brand Scar Gel named simply that… Scar Gel, is only available online. I had tried a few other varieties of scar gels and creams and though some of them have shown a few results here and there, I’m still looking for one that does a better or …

I bought this Kiss my Face soap at the supermarket in the natural products section. I needed a new bathroom soap and the scent seemed very unusual and appealing. When I think of cardamom, I automatically think of the smell and taste of chai, which is one of …

Usually using Neosporin Ointment for injuries after cleaning the wound in our home, one day I sent my husband out for more and he came home with a product called Polysporin and said it was the same thing and cost less. (Or so the pharmacist told him.) …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

I have been using Acne free for over a year and it had really helped clear up my skin like no other product that I have tried in the past!
This product was actually suggested to me by my sister when I told her that I was thinking about trying …

Back in my college days, I tried using Eye Mo Eye Drops. I used it when my eyes were irritated and needed some lubrication. Anyway, this eye drops is available in 15 ml which I guess cost more than PhP100 (Philippine Peso) at that time or more than two …

I have to say that having long straight hair is an advantage to me, I really don’t need to go to the salon every now and then to do some hot oil or maybe have my hair relaxed or maybe have a hair spa or any other treatments that …

The Go-Ped Trail Ripper 46 is a monster of a machine! This thing flies! It is extremely comfortable, and noticeably more than the other less expensive Go-Ped models, such as the Sport. If you are considering buying a Go-Ped in general, rest assured, because they are extremely reliable and …

I’ve watched my friends and a few family members go on diet after diet over the years. They’ve tried every fad that come along and tried to convince me why THIS was the diet that was so different from all the others that they tried. They’d go to all …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

I have fibromyalgia, and although that is not an inflammatory disease, I had heard rumors of some people getting relief from this product. It contains several substances to help protect cells from free radicals, and eases muscle tension from various causes, like emotional stress or over work. It is mostly …

I stopped by a local Health Food Store yesterday looking for some inspiration. Recently I have taken measures to clean up my diet, and to explore new and healthier alternatives, but I have to say the amount of new choices is mind boggling. Honestly, I walk in …

When I first heard of this item, I was intrigued. I love fragrance and I like all my hair products to smell nice, so I wondered what this offered that I could not get from a bottle of scented hair spray or just a spritz of my cologne in my …

When an ophthalmoscopic examination of my eyes revealed a myopia my parents have put great efforts to organize the best cure for my eyes. The process of my cure has begun when I was in the secondary school because children’s eyes are more immediately responsive to proper corrective efforts. …

If you have ever wondered about the specific causes and remedies for stubborn abdominal fat, you may be interested in a diet and fitness program I found a few months ago by Denise Austin. Since I struggle to tone my midsection despite various diets and exercise, I …

These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …

I’m loving this soap. I had bought last month the orange colored soap on eBay for only 40PHP per 145g soap. It smells like orange fruit and Perla detergent soap. Kojic acid is said to whiten skin because it’s made from fermented sake. This soap lightens my face faster …

Having hypoglycemia, I check my blood glucose often if I am feeling bad and the natural solution of “food” does not make me feel better, and so I have to buy all of the diabetic supplies like monitors, strips, and lancets. I have had several monitors, including a …

I live near this CVS Pharmacy at Lindsay and Warner Roads in Gilbert, AZ. I frequent this CVS Pharmacy to purchase a number of prescriptions and have done so for the past 3 years. A few years ago, CVS decided to put a “Minute Clinic” in this store to …