I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

I became interested in African black soap awhile back and even ordered some raw soap to try out. I liked it, but when I tried to make a liquid version of it from the solid, all I really made was a slushy mess—“ so instead I ordered this soap, based …

One day when I was in a Kmart store, I remembered that I needed a new toothbrush. They did not have the Colgate toothbrush that I normally bought when I replaced my regular toothbrush, and I happened to see that their own brand, American Fare, had a two-pack soft toothbrush …

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 …

Some time ago when the bristles of one of my recent toothbrushes had begun to fall out when I was brushing my teeth, I asked my mother to buy me another toothbrush and gave her some money to cover the cost. She ended up buying an “Apax Adult Hard …

Being a college student I have found that one of the hardest vitamins to get in your diet is Vitamin C and this is important because you will need this in your diet if you will prevent yourself from causing harm to your body. Wel, since I eat a …

I love to use facial cleansing towelettes in the summer. When I have spent time outside and have gotten hot and sweaty, I like having a cool towelette to clean my face, without having to stop and go through the trouble of cleansing it with water. They also really come …

Nature’s Bounty Calcium tablets are completely vegetarian tablets that contain 250 tablets per box. I got it on sale for 3 dollars at the Great Mall in a drugstore but that is probably way cheaper than the actual cost. The tablets don’t taste any different than the normal ones …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

Ever since the first time I used a sock made with moisturizing gel inside, I was hooked. This is the most effective way to get some serious moisture into your foot’s skin. When I saw this kit was only about twelve dollars on Amazon, I knew I had found a …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

My dentist and I were going over my oral health at my last checkup and he noticed that I had been grinding my teeth slightly. Plus I have had migraines. Together we worked out a plan that included getting fitted for a night time mouth guard. We chose Thermo …

About 1 year ago, I broke my leg. Still trying to relive the glory of my youth, I overstretched while playing football and was caught with a tackle leading to a double leg break. My recovery has been sore and arduous and hasn’t been aided by my …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

When I was traveling with my ex partner on a business trip, I was in charge of catering a large function. With all the things I had to do in a very short period of time, by the time all the preparation work was done, I had hardly slept …

I have always trusted the Aveeno brand. I have used their oatmeal baths and body lotions and oils for years. Generally, I have liked most of the products I have tried. Since I turned forty I have noticed some fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes, and sometimes my …

I found out about this product a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it for several reasons. I have combination skin that it is prone to blackhead outbreaks. I also have noticed that the pores on the oily areas of my face have enlarged. …

I remember back in time six years ago. A very slight problem but so much annoying had frustrated me a bit. What was that? My heels got cracked! Fine! I admit it was a shame for me to reveal that as it’s commonly attributed to women’s problem. But what …

This poison ivy soap product is really something that any person that spends quite a lot of time outdoors should have because it is really quite effective in helping to thoroughly alleviate the terrible itching and awful irritation that a person endures when exposed to the terribly irritated poison …

I have fibromyalgia and have suffered from leg cramps (and foot cramps, and hip cramps) for many years. People who care about me are always looking for things that might help. One friend of mine shares a love of fragranced products and natural remedies.
She bought me this …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

I bought Emjoi AP-18 Emagine Dual Opposed 72 Tweezer Head Epilator a few months ago because my previous epilator broke down. I never used this brand before so I was a little doubtful it might be a good product. I ordered it online and it was shipped in 15 …

Sometimes I can be an impulse buyer, and that’s how I ended up with this product, which I just used. It was on a small display at the checkout where I was shopping, and there were several different varieties and products by the company sitting alongside it. I have been …

I remember when I first spotted this brand, Kinohimitsu at pharmacies, it doesn’t carry a wide range of products. It did not cater for my needs, so I never really paid attention to it. All I know about Kinohimitsu is that it is some “drink-kinda-thingy” which claims …

I ordered this product from Avon to round out the order so I could participate in a special promotion. I had tried another brand of frizz serum before that claimed it would control frizz for several days, and it didn’t work, but I couldn’t find anything else I wanted, so …

Get rid of a headache quickly and with no cost! This seems to work for any type of headache, I am told, even hangovers! I do not know if it would be effective in the treatment of migraine, as this migraine is its own special circumstance. …

Vicco turmeric cream is a great beauty product cream which not just gives fairness to the skin but the healing property the cream has helps fighting pimples and acnes. Regular use of the cream gives a glowing and healthy skin and keeps the pimples and acnes distance away. I …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

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 …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief has claimed to give “rapid and lasting relief”. When I first saw a local TV commercial advertisement for this, I was a bit skeptical because I’ve learned that most of the time commercial advertisements are hyped; but given that I have been fighting a losing battling …

When I finally decided to lose some weight and start a new exercise program, I knew I would need some sort of energy booster. I do a lot of manual household chores at home as well as taking care of the kids, but somehow my metabolism has slowed down …

I have tried more pain relieving creams than I care to count, unfortunately, over the last two years. I started working a new job in retail, and I’m just not used to that kind of work, up and down ladders all the time, and I ended up over-extending my …

While I was browsing in a CVS store, I saw something that was unusual. I had never seen a store brand make a product to compare to an Avon product. CVS has a bath oil product that compares itself to Skin-So-Soft bath oil by Avon. I have used …

I was in need of getting some extra vitamin D into my diet so I started taking the Rainbow Light Vitamin D Sunny Gummies in the flavor of Sour Lemon. I decided to start taking this particular vitamin D supplement because it contain 1000 IU of vitamin D per …

When I decided that the chemicals in hair color dyes were doing more damage to my hair than good, I decided to try a natural product instead. I had heard several people lavish praise on a product called Hennalucent, but was unable to find it at the time. …

I am writing this review to pledge my loyalty to Colgate Anti-cavity Protection Toothpaste. I have been using this toothpaste brand since I learned to brush my teeth. The only times I got to use other toothpastes were when I had no other choice; like when I’m travelling or …

Being the nurse student in the family, my relatives usually call me over to come and check their blood pressure often because there are many who have high blood pressure issues. I would always have to borrow a cuff to do so, but eventually just bought my own …

I have been using prescription eyeglasses since I was in high school and because I have astigmatism and near sightedness, I have to wear them all my life.
At first I was happy and contented using my eye glasses but then when I started working and make-up is not just …

I use bath salts in conjunction with frequent hot baths to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. This therapy has been extremely helpful, especially when I use high quality Dead Sea salt and in large enough quantity. The minerals in the …

I normally use a cream or foaming cleanser to take off my make up at night, and with my morning shower as well.
Although I have seen face cleansing wipes around for a few years, it never seemed to me like I would like them. I like the feeling …

My teeth feel clean, my breath makes me feel fresh and confident, and my sensitive teeth don’t feel like they’ve been striped raw by overbearing toothpaste cleansers. I’ve tried many combinations of toothpaste, pre-mouth rinses, post-mouth rinses and extra sensitive solutions and gels. Nothing has worked as …

After inheriting a bottle of the Klorane leave in conditioner with Papyrus milk from a friend who didn’t like it, I found that I liked it a lot. The next time I happened to notice there was a matching shampoo, I decided to try a small bottle to use along …

Having a good pair of tweezers is essential for me because I tweeze my own eyebrows, and I have a child who comes to me with splinters sometimes, for me to remove. The best tweezers I have ever owned were Tweezerman slant Tweezers, and I bought a pair …

I tried to lose some weight almost a year ago and since I know that sudden weight loss can cause fatty liver due to increased fats in the blood stream, I decided to take Godex carnitine orotate + vitamin B complex capsule, a medication which increases metabolism of fat …

I have had trouble finding a good basic cleanser than does not strip and over dry my skin. Many cleansers that claim to be gentle just don’t cleanse well enough and leave behind what a cleanser should remove. The trouble I have is that I can’t find one that …

When I saw this great idea from Bengay, I had to try it out. I have fibromyalgia and mild arthritis, so I use a lot of over the counter products for pain relief, including many rubs and balms like Bengay and its peers.
I have used Bengay for ages, …

Sometime ago I noticed that there was a small wart on my skin. I dreaded the idea that I might have to spend a ton of money to get it removed by a dermatologist when I could use the money for something else.
Thus I resorted to home remedies and …

There has not been many times in my life where I thought that I needed to use exam gloves, however, you never know what life will throw at you. On one occasion, my daughter got a small burn on her leg when she ran into the iron. When I …

I purchased People’s weight loss tablets for dirt cheap. I was at some dollar store and I picked up the weight loss tablets that are made by the brand people’s choice. The weight loss tablets only cost me a dollar so I figured why not and give them a …