I have tried a lot of the popular sanitary napkin brands in the market and most of them do not satisfy me. Some are uncomfortable and do not hold well, and most of them give me bad rashes and even wounds which lead to ugly scars and darkening …

I have been rotating facial cleansers for as long as I can remember, as a means of keeping my skin from getting too used to a single cleanser, and drying out. A few months ago, I added Cetaphil Facial Cleanser to my regime, and while it seemed to work …

It seems as though I’ve always been on one diet or another since I was about 13. I’ve had varying degrees of success with them and the only one that had any substantial results and a sustained weight loss was when I went to Weight Watchers with two …

I am diabetic and like to take my own A1C tests at home sometimes so I can avoid the doctor visit. I have used several brands, and the last one I purchased was the Appraise brand, which is read by Heritage Labs. The kit is pretty much like any other …

I’ve become a connoisseur of kid’s toothpaste. My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors that mainstream regular brands usually have, so I use children’s formulas, or some natural products which tend to have milder flavors. I have purchased Oral B’s Stages toothpaste many times before, but …

There is nothing more miserable about a flu than nausea. When my mom and I both got a nasty bug that was going around, a neighbor was kind enough to do some shopping for us and brought us these “Queasy Pops” which was supposed to be a drug-free way …

I gave this product a try after hearing about the line on a television program. All of the products are made with the potent antioxidants found in grape seed. I was a little shocked when I received the product and actually read the ingredients. While I was expecting to …

I tend to cut my fingers a lot when I am working in the kitchen. I have a particular deli knife that gets me every time. Because of this, I always keep bandages and finger cots on hand in the kitchen, so I can quickly bandage up the cut and …

Once when I was trying out a new deodorant product, I developed a serious rash as a reaction to it. My underarms were sore and irritated for over a month just from this one product, which was highly fragranced and apparently contained something that just did not get along with …

As I have used various Body Shop products I have come to trust them as an environmentally aware company that takes care to use organic and fair trade products. Whenever you buy a product, you can read about where the ingredients come from and how the production of them is …

I am forty one, and beginning to panic over the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Now I can finally share in the obsession that I observed while working in a drug store for many years when I was younger.
I have had fairly good experience with some Ponds products recently, …

One year, when the pollen was on the offense, I developed a terrible case of post nasal drip that was driving me nuts. It was actually making me feel nauseous, and it just would not stop. Allergy medicine was helping some, but not eliminating the problem, so I asked at …

What I hate most about summers are the bugs. I can not stand the insects, especially the mosquitoes, they are absolutely merciless! Even in an urbanized area with air conditioning and tightly sealed off areas, the mosquitoes find some way to bite you. Imagine how I must have felt …

I keep a few first aid kits on hand so I can nurse any minor wound or address any major one while help arrives, if the need should arise. One of the products I keep on hand is Water Jel Burn Jel. I’ve never seen anything quite …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

I have a friend who is determined to switch me from everything mainstream to something more natural. When I explained to her that I liked to use kid’s toothpaste because the mint flavors sometimes irritated my mouth, she was adamant that I try Tom’s of Maine strawberry toothpaste …

I had heard about Budokon from the news and magazines and thought that I would give it a try. Budokon combines martial arts and yoga into one intense workout. In this tape, for the first few minutes, you warm up, then spend about 20-25 minutes doing yoga, then spend …

I’ve been using Nature Made Cholestoff for over two years now. When my doctor told me my cholesterol was high and needed to be treated, I was first started on a statin—“ but my experience with that was so negative I decided to use other means to try …

I have a problem using the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes in the mainstream market. The mint flavors are too strong, and burn my mouth and tongue to the point that I am so uncomfortable, I will stop brushing too soon. Obviously this is not good …

I came back in my country for a vacation. My mom introduced this very healthy Chinese tea which she said will be good for me. I got curious because there are lots of teas in the market and what will make this tea different from them? She simply said …

This is my honest review of Ultimate Gynemax for Gynecomestia Treatment. Ive suffered from Gyno since I was about 13 years old and always was told that It would go away after puberty, unfortunately that was not the case I still have man boobs (Gyno) at age 19. I …

I injured my neck a few months ago. I was playing catch with my son and some how I pulled a muscle in my neck. My neck was so sore for weeks. I tried buying some pain relieving …

I had a big pimple on top of my nose. It was ugly and red and as if that was not enough, it was painful too. Of course, I wouldn’t want to go to work with that disgusting zit. So, I went to a mercury drug store near my …

As it’s been pouring outside all morning, normally I would have to skip my daily walk. Thanks to the Walk Away the Pounds Program however, even a thunder storm doesn’t break my stride. Ah the beauty of an indoor walking plan is that you never have to …

Since learning that sulfates can fade color and also irritate the scalp and cause hair loss for some people, this thinning-haired person stopped using about 90% of them. I decided to try using a few sulfate free options, and this was one that caught my attention. The NaturOli Soap Nut …

I love milk but I just cannot drink it everyday as I have a very poor lactose intolerance. I just could not consume it in huge quantities otherwise, I’ll be frequenting the bathroom more often. But, I am well aware that I need these minerals in order to strengthen …

After attending my best friends wedding and thoroughly enjoying it to the core, I started feeling an acute pain in my legs. I guess this was because of the long hours of standing at the wedding functions, which at time didn’t seem to hurt. But now my feet especially …

I have been using Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer for several years now and am very happy and satisfied with this product. I first used this hand sanitizer in my car when I didn’t always have access to a sink to wash up. It’s great to use after pumping gas, …

When I was asked to play keyboards for a friend who was performing in an outdoor venue, I was really concerned that my face would get oily in the heat, and ruin my makeup. I certainly did not want to look like a grease slick with everyone looking right at …

Diabetes is a disease that shows no harm visually but damages vital organs of the body in a slow pace. It is a disease that my mother was detected with, a few years ago. She was advised lot of exercises but she could not do them due to her …

This is an interesting product from GNC that I found when I was browsing the store one day. I like unusual flavors in oral care products and that is how it initially caught my eye.
These “ampules” contain a hydrogen peroxide based tooth polisher and whitener, and are for …

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 …

There is just too much promise in teeth whitening products. Some are not really effective but here I am still trying out some of those. I came across Crest 3D White Glamorous White Rinse in a local drugstore and I purchased it immediately. I saw this online thru Amazon …

Proform CrossWalk Caliber Treadmill is a nice, affordable (under $700) treadmill with many good features. The belt is 55 inches long and 18 inches wide. I personally prefer 20+ for width, but 18 is still okay. The machine has side handles to hold onto while you exercise, a set …

I love to use mineral salts in my nightly bath. I use hot bath therapy to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia and for general health and good sleep. Mineral salts help to balance the muscles and the skin, adding important minerals to the water like magnesium, which is essential to good …

I am one of those people whose skin can become very dry or very oily at times, that it becomes rather difficult to say what exactly my skin type is. With the same problem applying to my hair too- it sometimes becomes very difficult for me treat both dry …

I bought Gillette Manual Cartridge Fusion by Gillette for a price of $70 online. I am a fan of Gillette for years and thought it would be a great addition to the razors I used, and when I began using it I thought it was a great improvement to …

I had some friends from Spain coming over and when they had to go on a flight back home they had so much stuff because you always have more stuff when you go back home than when you go on vacation, so they left most of the unnecessary things …

In November of 1984, I figured in an accident which left ugly thick, dark and elevated scars on the following parts of my body: left arm, left and right legs, back of my left thigh. These used to be painful and itchy but the growth is confined within …

The Bally 350 Scanning Pedometer is a really great tool to help you keep on track with you fitness program. Especially if you are like me and you like to use walking as your main physical activity. I love to walk and I think it can be helpful in …

A friend of mine had overheard me complaining about my teeth being close together and how it was a struggle to floss because most flosses got stuck or shredded in my teeth.
She bought me a package of Johnson and Johnson’s Reach Floss for kids. The label reads …

I’m very particular about hygiene, especially about my most private parts. I have been a user of a number of feminine washes, especially when I was in my late teens. But for more than 2 years snow, I have become loyal to a particular brand of feminine …

When it comes to pain management, I will leave no stone unturned. I recently came across the Arthritis: A Natural Approach DVD, and knew I was onto something. Lately it has occurred to me that pills are often the first line of defense from pain.
What …

After using Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree shampoo, I fell in love with the fragrance. I have found many various interpretations of tea tree fragrance, but this is one of my very favorites. As Paul Mitchell is a premium brand, I expected to pay a little more for this soap. …

As I established in previous reviews, my teeth are not very bright, particularly the front ones, on which I wear caps. As a result, I spotted Crest White Strips being advertised on Cable television and decided to give the whitening product a try. First of all the product establishes …

Let’s face it whether one was gifted with sheer discipline to maintain good physical health through regular exercise, I give them brownie points for doing so and keeping our body in shape through the intervening years can even be a mental battle when one has a sedentary type of work. …

I have been using Cold Eeze and similar zinc products to reduce the severity and length of a cold for years. I normally take the lozenges, which certainly do help to reduce the time you suffer the cold. Unfortunately, lozenges can sometimes be a bit unpleasant. Dissolving it slowly in …

I cannot validate certain claims placed by some beauty-enhancing supplements that they truly work. Even prescriptive anti-acne medications did less to clear my skin problems. From dermatologist-prescribed pills to herbal supplements, at some point I was able to reach credible success at suppressing acne but the thought …

I had a coupon from the Sunday paper for Gillette Satin Care products, so I stopped by a drug store that had the line on their weekly sales ad, and I happened to see a fragrance in the shave gel line that I had never tried before. It was “Alluring …

I am one of those persons who do experience severe dandruff conditions every now and then. Though my dandruff is quite temporary and always seem to disappear and reappear time and again, it makes it just vital for me to store an anti dandruff shampoo on my bath …