This lotion came to me as part of a gift set that contained some bath salts, oil beads, and soap. It was holiday themed, and obviously mass produced. The tube is attractive at first glance, with a pretty gold scrolling and coppery gold cap. I have used it …

I have been using Althea contraceptive pills for more than two years now and I can say that this contraceptive pill is very effective, not only in decreasing my fertility, it also helps eliminate dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.
Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant …

I bought this when I was recovering from a serious knee injury so i could build my fitness back up slowly at home before going back to the gym or running on the street.
I liked the idea of training at home rather than walking or jogging on the streets …

My son developed a really bad diaper rash. It was really red and when he walked, he tried to walk with his legs apart to avoid them from rubbing together. I always used Desitin before and it really worked well to clear up diaper rashes quickly. …

Back when I was trying out different medications for treating my pollen allergies, Allerest was easily found on the shelves. I knew that Benadryl worked for me, but it also made me very drowsy. This made it hard to focus at work during the day, and it was …

I use a variety of moisturizing shampoos on my hair, and lots of mousses and other styling products. Needless to say, sometimes I get a little buildup. I have thinning hair on top, and buildup can cause it to feel heavier and affect the volume dramatically. It also makes my …

My hair off late had started looking quite frizzy and this gave my hair a rather dull and unhealthy appearance. Though I was not sure of what really made them look like this (it may have been the dry weather or perhaps the side effect of recently coloring my …

I am a big lip balm fan, and since lip balm is usually fairly cheap, I love trying new lip balm out! I think keeping my lips soft and smooth is a big deal, so I decided to try out Blistex Medicated Balm. This lip balm has SPF 15 …

When I was trying to get pregnant with my son I was buying dozens of pregnancy tests. I would perform a test every day sometimes multiple times a day; I was that obsessed. Naturally I needed a test that was cost efficient and gave me reliable, early …

When I was home and looking at the television I came across the commercial for Bally Total Fitness, which is a place to go and workout. I had just had a baby and really wanted to tone my body and get back into shape and start back eating right. …

These protein bars are pretty tasty. Not only is there a remarkable amount of protein to be had in just one of these bars, the nutty peanut flavor will excite your taste buds! I sometimes have one of these in the morning if I have had a bad night …

I have diabetes, so I try to take really good care of my feet. I want to keep them attached in the future! I have copied my mother’s habit of putting foot cream on every night. This keeps my feet healthy and soft and prevents cracking which can lead to …

I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …

I took PrenaVite prenatal vitamins during my second and third pregnancies to supplement the nutrients that my body needed. My OBGYN prescribed prenatal pills and this brand was the only one approved by my insurance. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the pills, I was disappointed …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia muscle symptoms, and when the frequent hot water exposure makes my skin dry, especially in the winter, I like to use products to soften the water and remoisturize my skin. Often I use oils, but lately I have found bath bombs …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

When my body is really achy I usually like to take a hot bath using Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts. Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts helps relax my muscles and achy body so it can be pain free while the lavender aroma helps relax my mind and spirit.
The ingredients in …

I first tried this product years ago for its advertised purpose of treating sore throats. I remember at the time I was greatful such a product existed, but not real impressed with the product itself. First of all I had trouble with the design of the nozzle. It isn’t …

Although I’m not very sure what Rosacea is technically, I do know that this works great on irritated skin. It contains Vitamin E and the liquid from the tube is green which helps balance the redness.
I used this many times when facing acne problems. For those flare ups, …

I love cherry scent. This is one of the reason why I bought this for my daughter. The fact that it is from Loreal is also interesting. At the back of the product you will see it says this is gentle, detangling and tear free. It also claims to …

When I happened to attend a family wedding at my sister’s place, I thoroughly enjoyed the function without realizing what consequences I might have to face —“ the very next day. Since I had been on my feet for long hours- I didn’t realize that they were being …

A friend of mine bought some of this mousse and loved it, and insisted that I would too. I didn’t mind giving it a try, since it was very inexpensive, and I have always been pretty impressed with the quality of Suave products. They often make imitations of salon brands …

I like to use a product to exfoliate my facial skin, and normally I use products that are both scrubs and a cleanser in one. I bought this assuming that is what it was also, but found that I was supposed to cleanser my face before using it instead. …

We are coming into Winter now so although my feet do not get hot because of the weather any more, I do still do plenty of walking, or I have long shopping trips all day where I end up walking miles, going up and down escalators and what have …

When I hop around one place to the other, it’s imperative that I stop by a convenience store and grab whatever toiletries I need. I tried Colgate’s wisp mini-toothbrushes but they weren’t so travel-friendly. They’re easy to misplace and it felt like brushing with a cutesy kiddie …

I take a hot bath nightly to assist me in dealing with the muscle pain and spasms that are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. This has resulted in me developing a serious bath product hobby. Those close to me know about my little addiction, so they try to help by …

As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …

I am photosensitive, so I try and avoid the sun at all costs, but sometimes it is impossible and I will burn badly after only 10 minutes or so in the sun. I’ve tried various after burn care products, and found a few I like and some that …

I love to use a good exfoliating scrub, especially in the summer when I have been torturing my skin with heavy sun block products and sweat. It helps to clean out the pores and get rid of build-up that might end up causing me pimples if I let it stay …

When I had a health scare, I became pretty fanatic about exercising, and so I got myself a few machines, added a few routines like jogging and biking, and bought other odds and ends to try and turn my health around. One of the items I wanted was a …

I have talked about a few treadmills that I have owned in my time and for the most part, I haven’t really liked them as much as I thought that I Would have. I have searched high and low to find the right treadmill because I love to run. …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer from terrible foot cramps. I take a nightly hot bath to help treat and prevent them, as hot water seems to be the only thing that really stops a bad attack. Sometimes, I need a soak and don’t have time for a full …

I buy a lot of hand sanitizer because I have kids coming in and out of my house constantly throughout the year and there have been many of times where one of them has the sniffles or some kind of bug to pass around. I always get on …

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 …

I lvoe Elizabeth Arden perfumes. It’s one of the few that I can stand straight from the bottle, so when I spotted a skin care line in the store, I wanted to try it out and experiment with it and see if it was worth its hype the way …

How do I put into words how much I love Vicks. I have a family that does tend to get sick. When they do get sick, I need to know I have the things in my house to quickly combat the sickness. And even if I don’t have them, …

The Surfax-SN cream is a powerful cream which cannot be taken for granted because it treats every manny rashes in the affected part of the skin. It is a triple action cream which is noted for Antifungal, Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory actions which provides a lot of relief when applied …

About two years ago after having tooth bleaching done at a cosmetic kiosk, I developed severe tooth sensitivity. I was told by my Dentist that a lot of these Kiosk teeth whitening companies have no dental training whatsoever and that the application can not only cause damage but tooth …

My back pain always remained a problem for the last ten years. Although the pain never remained permanent and would usually be an ‘ on and off’ affair’ - the time it surfaced left me feeling like a patient on the hospital bed. My back pain- especially which surfaced …

I recently decided that I wanted to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. To me, it would seem like contacts would be easier to deal with. I know with my glasses, they fog up a lot or if you get caught outside in the rain, it can …

I’ll just start off by saying, don’t believe it! Now, I normally don’t jump right in to say something negative, but I can’t help it in this instance. My son had injured his ankle a few years ago. He was walking on the frozen creek by our house and …

I have never though too much about using nasal saline sprays. I usually find other ways to keep my nasal passage clear. Recently I have noticed colder then usual weather in my city. Severe climate changes always affect my body in the worst way. Along with other symptoms this …

I have long hair and I often have had it to get wet when washing my face or removing makeup. We all know how icky your hair can get if you have lot of styling product and it gets wet and then smooshed against your head because you were trying …

Due to its location and size Abrams Physical Fitness Center is considered by many to be the main gym on Fort Hood, but depending on what you are looking for it could be mainly the wrong place for you. The vast majority of the center is dedicated to the …

A vaginal cup is not something that you normally talk about, but I have to say that I love my Diva Cup. I first heard about them ten years ago and had no idea why anybody would get one. About nine months ago I had to take a …

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 …

This analgesic/anti inflammatory cream is indicated for variety of conditions characterized by pain and inflammation like contusion and osteoarthritis. I purchased a 1.0% topical cream when I first had my physical treatment at Pain and Rehab, Megamall Branch. The 15g tube is especially designed for ease of use. It …

I found the Lydai Pinkham Herbal Liquid while doing a search on natural ways to alleviate my menstrual cramping and general PMS symptoms. I’ve always had very painful menstrual cramping that can literally keep me bed-ridden for a day or two at times, and sometimes will linger for seven …