I have mentioned in my previous reviews that my husband always suffers from seasonal allergic rhinitis. Different stimuli cause it but mostly the weather changes, the pollens and all other irritants trigger the attack. The physiology behind this lies on our sinus cavity. It is the hollow space in …

During my most recent visit to the eye doctor, I learned that I should not be washing my glasses with Windex or other cleaners that are designed for more powerful household purposes. I have been using this Target Optical Lens Cleaner for my glasses, and it works quite …

I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …

Where would I be without my beloved Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements in the naturally and artificially assorted fruit flavors.
As soon as I get a bout of “agita” (Italian slang for upset stomach), I reach for my Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements to put out the …

I stand on my feet all day at work and from time to time it is necessary that I wear pumps or dress flats instead of my more comfortable work shoes. Of course, by the end of the day, my feet are sore and aching on days that …

I want to review an age old product called Amrutanjan. Amrutanjan is a pain balm mostly used for headaches. It is a gel like substance applied on the forehead in very small quantity. My family and all other families I know of, uses only Amrutanjan for headaches and body …

Let me start off and say that this product is positively not for a person with sensitive teeth. I am a person with sensitive teeth, and boy did these strips hurt! I also felt a burning sensation in my gums that bothered me even more. The pain and the …

Since I have turned forty-one, I have become concerned about aging and how my face looks. I have always heard that facial exercises can help to tone the face and reduce signs of aging. I certainly am not one who can afford plastic surgery, so this is an appealing alternative. …

I was frying some fish for dinner last night when the eyes suddenly exploded. I shouted loudly and ran to the bathroom to clean off the oil. My cousin was laughing at me because she thought it wasn’t serious. But when she came into the bathroom and saw my …

PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …

I bought a box of these for a recent cold with a very sore throat. I needed something just to help me get to sleep. Chloraseptic was not working. It was difficult to swallow anything, and my throat hurt even when I was not in the act of talking or …

Last October, I went on a weekend-long trip to Vegas to visit a friend of mine while she got married. It was a nice trip, but I have to say I wasn’t at all prepared for the flight home, which was a red-eye 11pm flight, until 5am. It would …

A friend of mine started taking this supplement, and I heard about it for days on end. It contains resveratrol from Japanese knotwood, red wine extract, pomegranate extract, and acai berry extract. It is supposed to prevent aging and keep you healthy by maintaining cell integrity. I have …

I can’t honestly say that I put a lot of stock in this product when I first bought it, but I was really at a low point in my life and was willing to give anything a try. I was already a fan of GNC products and visited the …

This Northwest Medical Center Urgent Care location (Ina & Shannon Rd)is close to my home, and for that reason I have used it on several ocassions. Recently, however, I have been opting to drive an extra four miles or so to visit a NextCare Urgent Care on Oracle. Why? …

I love to make massage oil blends, and one thing that I always wanted to make was an oil version of a muscle rub that was not quite as potent as the pain relief or counter irritant creams you can buy in the stores, like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice. …

When I first started buy Tom’s of Maine, and sort of fell in love with it, I started buying the kid’s variety for my child. There are a couple of flavors, but the ones I have bought were a mango kind, and mostly her preference, the Silly Strawberry …

I used to have this last year but I already stopped taking so because for me, i feel like I’m cheating my own metabolism. Although it has good effects especially when I am in work, but the entire thing didn’t seem good for …

It was that time of the year where the seasons just change drastically and all the cells in my body are in panic mode. Not only did my skin suffer but my mouth as well. At first, I thought that I had many mouth sores. Upon closer look, I …

As a smoker, I have to try extra hard to get my mouth clean and germ free. I always find myself conscious of my breath and thought some mouthwash would be the perfect thing to keep my mouth fresh. I like to shop smart and save money while finding …

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 …

There was this one time where I needed to lose at least 5 pounds in two weeks to fit into the bridesmaid gown that my friend, the bride, had specially ordered for me from the States. It was a very beautiful number and it would be a shame not …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works products and I shop their store regularly. I was curious about the C.O. Bigelow line of skin care products, since that was one I had not tried many products from. The last time I was shopping in one of …

I take a regular multi vitamin daily to boost my general health, and I have been experimenting with different brands. I like the idea of the multivitamins that contain green foods, enzymes and probiotics. Since I have used Now Foods vitamins before, I wanted to try their version of this …

One of my better investments is my lifetime gym membership with Slimmers World International. Back in 1994, they had just opened a branch about five minutes away from my house. Their promotion: buy a weight-loss program from them and you can avail of the lifetime membership for about US$220 …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a young son. When he comes over to stay the night, his mom always sends him with an overnight bag, his medicines and directions if any are needed. At my suggestion, because he did not like to swallow pills, she found a …

I always loved to swim, but the problem was though I looked slim - my body shape was such that my arms always looked more on the heavier side( a hereditary factor I suppose). This factor always made me conscious whenever I wore my swimming costume. Although they …

I have been using a sleep mask to block out light for years. It really helps me to sleep better, since I often keep late hours and like to sleep in when I am dealing with fibromyalgia flare ups, which affect my quality of sleep. I have used several masks …

I take a nightly hot bath to help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia which I have had since I was a teen. The warm water and bath salts help to draw out lactic acid from the muscles and add minerals to the water, like magnesium, which is important for muscle …

I take a lot of vitamins daily, though some I only take a couple of times a week. One of the supplements I take is Potassium, namely Spring Valley Natural Potassium. I bought this one a few weeks ago on a whim and plan to use it …

Sometimes I buy a product that I don’t really need to fix a problem that doesn’t really exist. I guess we all fall prey to marketing. I have never really suffered from “feminine odor” problems, but since they make a deodorant spray specifically for that, and I am a …

Hmm, the words obsessive and foot creme in one sentence really resonates with me on levels I can’t even explain. I have a load of bath and body products lining the rim of my bathtub, cluttering the inside of my cabinets, even shoved under the bed and in drawers …

Once I started seriously working out, I began to use everything I could find to make sure that I was as successful and motivated as possible. When I found out that there were digital trainers that could be used in place of an actual physical trainer, I looked …

This product is a rather inexpensive hair spray made for adding volume to your hair. It is called weightless, and it does indeed feel pretty light. I have thinning hair and have a need for the least heavy hair products, so that I can retain as much volume as possible.
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When I get a burn on my hand from cooking and baking or a sunburn from the sun I like to use Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn Relief Formula Pain Relieving Gel with Lidocaine HCI. It helps relieve the burning sensation I have on my skin and it helps take …

There has never been a diet plan quite as easy to follow as Weight Watchers. As they tell you in the commercials,you it’s not actually a diet, it’s a way to start living healthier. I can’t agree more. Tracking points was a pain at first, but once I got …

I have always liked to grow my nails long. I have always taken a little pride in my nails and enjoy getting comments and shocking looks when people realize that my nails are 100 percent real. Unfortunately for me, my nails have recently become very brittle. I don’t know …

I have a weakness for home exercise equipment, so once I stumbled upon The Firm Total Body TransFIRMation Kit at TJ Maxx; I knew I had to have it. If you have ever exercised to a firm workout DVD, you may have noticed the special hand weights …

My husband began to have breathing problems at night, and not just when he was exposed to animals or pollen during the day. He went to his doctor, and was told that dust mites are as bad, or worse, than plant or animal dander for those who suffer from …

My mom has been suffering from unexplained bouts of heart Arrythmia or erratic heart beat. After visiting Cardiologists, the suggestion of using a Heart Monitor for a two week period was suggested.
Our local hospital fitted mom with the King of Hearts Express + Heart Monitor, more commonly known as …

Flossing is something that I have really gotten into lately. I like to use the basic Johnson and Johnson floss, but don’t think it is appropriate unless I am in the privacy of my own home. I want my teeth to be healthy and clean throughout the day and …

After all these years of hearing about Chia pets it is hard for anyone to think of Chia and think food nonetheless food with great health benefits. I still think of chia pets every time, but I have bought some for their health benefits. They are really …

Product Description: This is a product from a company called Market America. It is called Activated B-complex and is a combination of 8 different B-vitamins which are enzymatically activated prior to utilization by the body. This means there are circumstances in which the reaction is either slowed or inhibited in …

I love bath bombs, but they often contain tons of moisturizers and oils, which my oily skin in the summer can’t handle. The problem is, in the winter, I got addicted to them and miss them in summer! Since I have been looking for a few that don’t have …

Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …

I have had gum problems since I was a teenager, and it seems like dentists have no clue as to why. I have a pretty comprehensive oral care routine, including the use of a Water Pik, and various high quality tooth brushes that I keep in rotation, but it …

When someone we had dinner with undercooked a holiday meat dish, several people in the family got food poisoning. It was a nightmare—“ everyone vomiting and having severe cramps and diarrhea, and only one bathroom in the house! I can remember having the worse cramps ever. I thought my …

I really didn’t expect much from this product and to be quite frank it didn’t change my perception. I found these tweeziers to be a waste of money.
When I used it I found that the light the tweezers have did not work. The magnifying glass was an …

Spending quite a few hours sitting in front of the computer always gave rise to a pain at the back of my neck. Although I did try using pillows behind my back to support my neck and make myself more comfortable on the chair, my neck pain still remained …

I have come to the conclusion that using mouthwash is one of the best ways to keep my mouth clean and healthy. I have not always enjoyed using mouthwash because most of them seem too intense; I have come to find out that they are not all that way. …