Retin-A Cream was a cream prescribed to me by my doctor after suffering a severe acne breakout. This product does wonders, though it does not show results immediately, it does show results after 5-6 days upon applying the product. The product is simple to apply, simply squeeze out a …

My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …

Every couple of months I do a body cleanse. I haven’t found one yet that I am really fond of so I’m always trying new ones. The most recent one I tried was Slimquick Cleanse. Slimquick Cleanse claims to “eliminate toxins …

I had actually never heard of this product before it was recommended to me by my son’s doctor. My son had injured his ankle pretty severely when he fell through a sheet of ice at the local creak and sliced his ankle against the jagged edge. He had to …

I’m not exactly dark skinned by Asian standards, but recently I decided to have fairer skin anyway. My goal is not to be as white as Westerners which is genetically impossible, but what I want was a more uniform skin throughout my body.
In my search for a skin whitening …

This Scholl Dual Action Foot File is rather expensive for a foot file at about £5, although you can find it cheaper online. For me, the one advantage this file has over other files is its design which I think does allow me to more easily reach awkward …

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 …

I took my four year old son into Kool Smiles in Fort Wayne, IN, today. It’s located in Quimby Village, towards Waynedale. He’s been in there before, and today I took him in because one of his front teeth looked discolored. We found out its nerve …

Earthwise Green Blends is, as it says, a blend. It has Spirulina, Chlorella, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa and Broccoli. I made my purchase, because I liked that it has a little bit of everything green. It has a bit of everything, but is essentially Spirulina …

My daughters, age 8 and 11 years old respectively, are picky eaters. It is a daily challenge for me to ensure that they eat a balanced meal, have enough energy to manage school and other daily activities. Just like other children, they are active and gets hungry often.
To …

I was introduced to this amazing, award winning facial mask by a fellow tea lover, who had a special interest in green tea and its health effects. The Matcha green tea used in this product is a star- and it is filled with all kinds of other healthy botanical ingredients …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

Since I have spent so many years of my life smoking, it has taken a toll on my teeth. I like to keep them as white as possible, but occasion, they start to turn a little yellow, due to the tar. I figured that whitening toothpaste would be just …

A terrible neck pain was the last thing I had expected when I happened to wake up one fine morning at my cousin’s place a few weeks ago. The fact that I had accidentally sleeping on two pillows instead of one pillow- made my neck feel just stiff and …

I have been using teeth whitening products for years. I have used strips, rinses, toothpastes, and many more products to keep my teeth white. The Crest Whitestrips worked for me, but they became too expensive, so I was looking for an alternative to the whitestrips when I …

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 got this simple instrument for my birthday and it was a real shocker. When I saw it i really thought this simple instrument is not worth the money. But man, when I tried it, i felt immediate relief, my spine was tingling in a pleasant way, well it …

I have listed the product name as it appears on the bottle—“ however, I want to let everyone know that this product also contains 190 mg of calcium as calcium carbonate. I take chromium for diabetes management, and when I first bought this product, I did not realize it had …

While I was working graveyard shift for a call center a few years ago, there were times I just wanted to sleep on the floor; especially after my days off. When I feel tired or sleepy; I go to 7-Eleven and buy Lipovitan Ira. And just like magic, I …

Sanrio is the creator of undoubtedly one of the cutest (and profitable) characters ever imagined—“ Hello Kitty. The tiny and eternally adorable kitten has graced so many products for so many years, she is an icon—“ even appearing on high end diamond jewelry and designer products all over the world. …

I really felt that I must review this item because it has caused unneeded stress. I want to warn others who are trying to make their house wheelchair accessible that this ramp is something to avoid. I have had to make my house wheelchair accessible because my sister is …

After spending years in the sun and in tanning beds, I decided that I should go see a dermatologist. I ended up going to see Dr. Robert S. English, MD. I’m glad I did. I have always heard great things about …

Body lotion is a necessity for me because my skin tends to get dry from spending most of the day in an air-conditioned room. When it comes to body lotions however, Lubriderm Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Sea Kelp extract is one of the drugstore brand lotions that …

I have always loved the smell of honey. When I mentioned this to someone, they started talking about a soap they had found. The next time I was at this friend’s house, she let me smell this soap. It was made with Manuka honey and propolis, and it smelled heavenly. …

When I gave birth to my son I found out that I look tired everyday and I dont have time to take care of myself because most of my time my son owns it. My husband noticed that I am not lovely like before and I worry so much …

Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

I have tried a variety of homeopathic products in the past. I always want to believe in them, but most of the time they turn out to be less than effective. Sometimes, I had to say they are a complete waste of money all together.
Here is one …

I am now in my forties, and my skin is starting to show signs of aging, including my hands. Being a musician with long fingers that often get commented on, I am very proud of how my hands look and I don’t like seeing them age. I only have a …

I can review this massager both from the receiving and the giving end. I was actually given this as a gift by my partner, who kindly wanted to be able to give me a massage for my fibromyalgia-prone muscles and general pampering. This model was chosen because it is small, …

My grandmother used milk of magnesia for a laxative, and one day when I really needed one, but did not want to go to the store for one, I took hers. Years later, I remembered that I did not experience any side effects from the product like I normally did …

I gave birth to my kids at this state-owned maternity hospital. There are 3-4 other maternity hospitals in this country but my husband and I had only this hospital in mind because it is conveniently located from our home, about 7 kilometers or a 10 minute drive. More …

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 like to use cotton swabs for a variety of purposes, but mostly in the bathroom to clean my ears (the wrong way, the way that will make your doctor cringe and admonish you.) They are also good for putting on eye shadow and other makeup, especially if I am …

I have fibromyalgia, which causes chronic muscle pain that happens in flares. I have used just about every over the counter pain relief product there is, both chemical and natural. Sombra is one of the more interesting formulations I have come across. It is not much more expensive than others …

My eldest sister has had this nifty gadget for more than a year now, and she wanted to get a new one. She asked if I wanted to have it, for free ofcourse, and she would have it delivered to my house over the weekend. I could see that …

I received this toner as a hand-me-down from someone who did not care for the lack of scent. She had hoped for a fresh lemony scent and instead complained that the product hardly smelled at all. Most people complain if something smells too strong, but my dear friend wanted …

I have a variety of products and devices that I use to help relieve my back pain. I have had unexplained and undiagnosed back pain for over 15 years, and in that time, I have found certain things that hep it, and lots of things that don’t. …

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 have a problem with combination skin. In the winter it is dry, in the summer I have adult acne flare ups. So, my skin care regimen has to change often, depending on the season and my skin’s irritable disposition. Fibromyalgia probably contributes to this, although I can’t prove it.
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I do not often use Suave Shampoo, but I grabbed this bottle one afternoon because of the very cheap price, right around a buck twenty five or so for a twenty two and a half fluid ounce bottle. I do have to say that the scent is incredibly too …

I would not recommend this plan to anyone! My grandmother had this plan for a some amount of time, during that time she received a letter from Affinity Health plan telling her that one of their employees had taken her personal information including social security number and placed it …

When I became interested in sulfate free shampoos, I tried a lot of natural brands, and found that most of them did not lather well, and seemed to leave a residue in my hair after using for more than a few days in a row. Since I have used other …

There are so many articles on the numerous benefits of virgin coconut oil. This was what influenced me to start taking UNO First Health Virgin Coconut Oil when it first came out in the market. I’m glad to say that I really experienced its benefits.
I’ve been taking …

Giving medications to my family had always been part and parcel of family. Giving each one their required dose especially when I would be busy with other work would sometimes cause irritation. Sometimes I would also forget to give the required dose and then would feel guilty about it. …

I have fibromyalgia. Part of the reason my symptoms are under pretty good control is because I am on medication to ensure that I sleep well, and that has a direct effect of my well being and the level of my symptoms. I rely on this medication—“ but sometimes the …

I picked up this Aromatherapy Remedies PMS Relief from Bath & Body on a whim. I loved the packaging as it came in a small plastic zippered travel bag with this small bottle of essential oils, hand lotion and bath soak, and as I tend to have very uncomfortable episodes …

The reason I tried this mouthwash is because I was suffering from cough and phlegm and it was very hard for me to breathe so the pulmonologist recommended this product. I just needed to rinse my mouth with this mouthwash twice a day, once when I wake up …

I used to think that going to the gym 2 hours a day was good enough for me to make my body lean and tone. My daily routine would be to wake up, go to class, go to the gym and hang out with friends. I was not really …

For a few years now I have seen commercials for the Slimquick Diet, and although I’ve never taken their dubious claims seriously, I wondered how exactly the plan was supposed to work. When a friend of mine spotted a super sale on Slimquick diet packets, I figured …

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 …