Every month I dreaded my period, for all obvious reasons of course, but also because I HATED the mess and odor of pads and the fear of toxic shock syndrome from tampons. I found Diva Cup and had to try it out. I am so glad I did!
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A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

After having spending a day at my sister’s place watching my favorite movies on her newly acquired home theatre system- I was in for some great trouble. The fact that my eyes had been overstrained almost left them feeling puffy and burning in pain. But the worst part was …

If you love the taste of licorice, black licorice to be exact, and you have teeth, I have the toothpaste for you. Nature’s Gate Anise Toothpaste flavor is incredibly yummy.
It is incredibly sweet but has no sugar in it. Of course that would be weird if it did …

I avoid the sun as much as I can since I am photosensitive, but sometimes I cannot help but get out there, and despite having a UV blocking umbrella and loads of sunblock on, I still manage to get a little bit of sun which turns to a burn. …

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 …

There are several Community Bridges facilities throughout the Phoenix area, but this particular location offers Detox, in-patient rehabilitation and out-patient counseling services.
In the heart of Mesa, I heard this facility was known for its offers of assistance to everyone, even those with the inability to pay.
The center isn’t easy …

I have fibromyalgia and there is nothing more pampering than having someone (usually my partner) give me a warm, gentle massage to relax my muscles and keep them from cramping. I’ve used a variety of massage oils and lotions, but I had not yet tried Arnica oil by itself. (I …

I stayed in a hostel since a very tender age and I still remember my mother packing my toilet bag with the anti septic cream Boroline. She use to advice me to use it daily on my lips, heals and other delicate parts of my body. I honestly did …

I noticed I was running out of my usual clay mask, so when I was at the store, I looked for a cheap one to get me through until my regular one went on sale. I found a basic bentonite clay mask by Freeman that was less than five dollars, …

I was trying to find some good exercise equipment for my home that would not break me to buy. I really needed something to help me get the inches off my butt and lower stomach. I saw an infomercial for the Red XL Fitness. …

I just got out from the hospital yesterday and I am not yet fully recovered, but I am good enough to make some review about the place where I got hospitalized. I got to the emergency unit, when I arrived, a bit silly because I drove all the way …

Skin infections are so common these days and the main reason is the unhealthy water we use, water is scarce in our area and we store rain water in a storage tank which we use for cooking, washing and bathing purpose. So this unhealthy water causes plenty of skin …

Before I had my operation I wasn’t allowed to eat nor drink. After the surgery, I still have to endure another day without a meal; the IVF served as my only source of nourishment. When my cousin visited, she noticed that my lips were starting to chap. The …

For the last few days back, I had felt something quite hurting around the centre area of my back. So When I check out- to my shock I discovered that I developed acne in this area which indeed looked just awful and also caused a lot of pain. …

I had seen similar products on commercials and was always curious about these twist boards as a way to exercise. The claim is that you simply stand on the board and twist from side to side and this will tone your abs, strengthen back, and improve balance. …

Coughs could be very destructive. It interferes me with whatever things I work on. It even irritates me during classes. Plus, it brings company –sneezing, teary eyes and coarse throat. Worse, it hinders me in doing my work leaving me desperate and restless. Coughing is very shameful in public …

Ever since I knew just what acne was and what effect it had on my dating opportunities or lack thereof, I have turned to various cleansers to make sure my face would be as far away from looking like a tired pizza as possible. One of my favorite tricks of …

Skin cleaners that are either constructed of natural fibers or made with herbal products have always fascinated me. The fact that I strongly believed that a clean skin was the key to look beautiful skin, I always tried to incorporate different skin cleaners in my beauty routine. Since …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

ANS Performance was generous enough to send me a full retail size sample of their new Pre-workout Product, Ritual. This stuff has quickly become just that: A new Pre-workout Ritual! I am thoroughly impressed with this great product, and it is no surprise when I read the reviews on …

I bought this spray after developing a bad acne rash in response to a sun product I used. It covered my back and upper arms and a small part of my thighs.
Since I have always been happy with Neutrogena products in general, I chose the brand I trusted. I …

I have used various creams on my feet at night to keep them soft. I also usually end up treating my hands with the same cream, so as not to waste it.
There are plenty of drug store brands that work well, and even some plain natural products like petroleum jelly …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

I have forty one year old combination skin. I have a few fine lines and wrinkles forming, and still have acne breakouts occasionally, especially in the summer. I have been looking for a good moisturizer that I can actually use all year. This has been difficult to find, as my …

One of the sweetest, cutest, unexpected gifts I have ever received was this Hello Kitty ice pack. It was given to me by a co worker. I had just had some extensive dental work, and was in terrible pain once the anesthetic wore off. I was given a …

A few weeks back when I happened to be on a vacation with my family, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the travel tour required a lot of time being on the foot, I realized that by the …

I was a little torn about whether or not to buy and use this powder. I have heard lots of reports about talc being a cancer risk for women if used in intimate areas, and that it could be dangerous if inhaled, and those reports seem to be legitimate. This …

Personally, there’s something about As Seen on TV products which always manages to catch my eye. I have to admit they really do have great, innovative products. I have, in fact, been buying from their store through the years, the Smooth Away hair remover being my most …

Ever since I got to watched a body building competition in television some years back I just got hooked on developing a great looking body. I even bought Arnold’s paperback book on body building, read and learned to do the exercises for a particular body part. I signed up …

Bath & Body Works has a lot of really nice scented products, and some I love more than others. I still like to try the scents I haven’t tried previously, or any new scents they come out with, and it’s also a good place to go to for …

I have had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. Pretty much everyone in my family has them, and there doesn’t seem to be any particular way to prevent this from happening. I had a flare up of a thrombosed hemorrhoid which was very swollen and painful that ended …

I have a mild case of eczema which started during my early 20’s, and as a result, I experience scaling and flaking on my face and scalp from time to time. For my face, I apply corticosteroid to control the flaking, but it is not something I can …

After having a great experience with this brand in a shampoo that they make, I was less reluctant to try something new. My partner loves sandalwood. It has honestly never been one of my favorite scents. I like it in candles, or products like air fresheners, but I have …

After using a few of the wonderful bath soaks made by Aura Cacia, and especially loving the ones with eucalyptus, I decided these folks know what they are doing—“ so when I went to replace my eucalyptus essential oil, I was delighted to find that they sold their own version. …

My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …

After enjoying my Prevention Fitness Systems Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss DVD a few weeks ago, I thought Id try their Express Workout: Dance it Off, with Jennifer Galardi.
Since I already own several dance workouts that feature Latin and Hip Hop Styles, I was …

This product the Tummy Tuck Belt is nothing but a lie! I bought the belt, because i wanted to lose some pounds, and the Tummy Tuck Belt imformercial said that it would help you lose a couple of pounds, and it looked promising. When i bought the belt i …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

I have used several Alba Botanica products and I like them in general. I chose this shampoo for two reasons. One, I have been trying to avoid sodium lauryl sulfate since I heard that it can contribute to hair loss for those who are sensitive to it, and it can …

After trying the Kirk’s bar soap and liking it, I saw the liquid version and wanted to get some for my kitchen since I was running low. I go through kitchen soap like water, and I thought this might be a good bargain since other castile soaps I had used …

When I was looking for the best multi vitamin to take, I came across these in a GNC store. I wanted a strong, potent product that had everything I needed, but I had a problem with supplements in general causing me stomach upset. One ingredient in particular that caused me …

Korex a very strong and effective cough syrup which works faster than most other cough tonics. . Living in a very cold place we are very much prone to these cold and cough attacks. Though a minor disease it sure makes life a hell with the running nose …

Recently we had to take our son Kurt to the Hospital for an operation on his hand to open up the muscle by his thumb to allow it to move more freely. The hospital that were doing the operation was the Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The hospital is …

I’ve had a lot of baby care products in my house after babysitting my godchildren while they were growing up and just wee little things barely able to stand and get around, and thanks to my friend’s insatiable desire to try organic and all natural products, I’ve fallen in …

I love taking a hot bath in the evening so I was thrilled to receive two varieties of these bath bombs in a gift basket for my birthday. One was lavender, and this one was “Immune Boost.” I soon gathered from the package that immune boost was actually bergamot scented. …

Who doesn’t like the idea of a good body massage oil that does more than just make the skin feel great? I’ve used Olbas products for a while now after a friend of mine into homeopathic remedies turned me on to it, and one of my favorite products by …

Hello girls, do u have any problem to go for outings when u have the periods, especially on the second day of the period. I really free of tension even in those days when I have the periods, because I only use the Whisper ultra thin sanitary pads …

I received this as part of a gift along with the Fresh Sugar cologne. It is an interesting fragrance, very lemony and summery, with an “icy” feel to it, like a vanilla-lemon snow cone. I am normally not a fan of roll on deodorants, but I made an exception …