Since I have a bad back and my knees act up, as well as my wrist when a rain is coming, I have tried a variety of creams, gels, and such to try and relieve my pain so that I can function like a normal person throughout the day, …

I am diabetic, and I received this lotion as part of a wellness kit from a seminar on diabetes. It is really meant for people who tend to suffer from serious leg and foot problems, like infections, although it could certainly be used as a preventative. I tried it out …

Halitosis is a chronic mouth problem and Listerine isn’t a big help of it. I am still having bad breath that comes from my throat. Listerine only masks bad breath, it really doesn’t kill the bad bacteria from thriving my cavity. It’s such a disappointment to have bought this …

I am a musician and have spent years listening to live music loudly and also listening through headphones. Over the years, it has caused me to develop tinnitus. It’s a mild case, but enough to be annoying if I am in a quiet room. (There is really no …

As a contact lens wearer for over 7 years, I still find them very irritating. Contact lenses still dry out my eyes and I can barely wear them out for a day. Also, since I stare at a computer all day, it makes them even more dry. …

I admit that I’m not one of those women blessed with beautiful nails. This sometimes felt quiet discouraging and I would secretly envy whenever I saw anyone with beautiful looking nails. Though I did try revving my nails through regular manicures and various moisturizing creams, their effect seemed quiet …

Although I do of course know the saying “you get what you pay for” when it came to a twenty-dollar gym membership, I chose to ignore it and believe that it was just a good deal. As most gyms in New York city run around $80-$100 per month, this …

When I started having heart palpitations a few years ago, I was terrified, because the doctor could not tell me what was causing them. I found out on my own that a diet too low in magnesium could cause these symptoms, and that many people had found relief in taking …

When I had a sore throat, I bought this Astring-O-Sol Concentrated Mouthwash in freshmint flavor. I found out it is really too concentrated.
THE TASTE:
Even diluting it according to the label (1 part of the mouthwash to 4 parts of water) doesn’t work for me. I still had that …

I am a total health freak and love to live a clean and hygienic atmosphere. Using my toilet seats has always seemed to me a dirty and messy job. I would always have to wipe my toilet seat with a clean piece of cloth before using it. This made …

We, my husband and I, admitted our 2 year old son, who was ten months old then at this government hospital about two years ago. He was scheduled for a surgery, which is a package deal amounting to 275 thousand pesos because he was born with a congenital heart …

When I had a serious burn injury on my wrist, the hospital instructed me to wrap it carefully with the stretchy bandage they sent home with me. Although it worked pretty well, it was painful and annoying to have to re-wrap the wrist to inspect it daily. Soon …

I have not used Act since I was a kid that is until just recently. My dentist recommended that I start back up rinsing with Act to strengthen my teeth. I honestly thought Act was for children, but he said Act is for everyone even adults. So I went …

I ran out of soap one time and asked mom if there are any spare bath soaps she could give since she’s the one who does the groceries. She handed me a bar of SkinWhite Glutathione Whitening Soap. If I were to choose, I probably would be …

My experience with the Walmart brand Equate Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops was not all that memorable and so my first purchase also happened to be my last purchase. Now the cough drops are not that bad, but they also happen to be not that good either. They are …

This has to be the bese electric toothbrush I have ever bought! Recently at Walmart the Colgate 30 SonicPower toothbrush came on sale for just $6.99CDN and I just had to buy it. This toothbrush is as slim as a normal toothbrush, and although it doesn’t come with replacement …

I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …

After trying many different expensive eye treatment creams and gels that did not really work, I decided to try a less expensive one and at least save some money. This product was from a company I was not familiar with, and I bought it on the advice of an online …

The Planet Fitness in Lunenburg sucks so much that I cannot even begin to tell you. First of all this gym is no fitness club in my opinion. This place may be open 24 hours 4 days a week but good luck working out when you really are able …

Though I do not often buy band aids or find much need for them, I have needed some recently. I am very clumsy, and fell pretty hard over my son’s tricycle. I did not know what hit me, and just know I got up with a very large scrape …

The sun damage on my face has become something that I couldn’t ignore anymore, so I looked into what my options were to get rid of the dark spots, as well as the redness of blood vessels. I wanted something near my apartment, so I did some research, and …

Nycil is the name of the body powder, which is again very good. It is too good for me because of many reasons. Actually my skin is dry by nature and that is why the dry skin is very delicate. Due to a lot of pollution …

If you have ever been to health class in high school then you are well aware that sexual diseases are a big problem in the world today and the only way to effectively protect yourself is to use condoms when you are involved in sexual relationships with any person …

My hairdresser sent me to the doctor to check on my scalp because of itching and noticeable thinning of hair. The doctor said I probably had a mild case of eczema on my scalp, and recommended I use the over the counter version of Nizoral A-D shampoo. Because I …

I have always had really bad digestion issues and have suffered from constipation. One of the digestive supplements I have been using to improve my digestive tract is the Natures Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanse. It comes in this huge 8 ounce container that has lasted me about 2 months …

I remember, many moons ago, when my sister-in-law was on a diet, and she had said she was taking an apatrim product. I didn’t even think about it until about a year ago when I saw apatrim in the store. I honestly couldn’t even believe they were still making …

Johnson’s Baby Oil has several variants but among them all, the green one with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E has become my most favorite and for me this is the best baby oil I have ever used. I am not a frequent user of baby oil but most of …

My illness sometimes keeps me from getting the nutrients I need into my body, which is why I have been drinking Boost with High Protein in the flavor of Rich Chocolate. The nutritional drink taste chocolaty good get mwith a bit of creaminess to it and it doesn’t upset …

I received a jar of this Victoria’s Secret body butter as a gift. I rarely go into the store, but I do like their bath and body products. I just feel a little weird in there because nothing is in my size, so I am self conscious. I ask other …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

I have had a few occasions where ingrown hairs would occur after stubble grew on my thighs or armpits. This can cause little infections to form, making what looks like a pimple. I have tried a few things to prevent this, and one of those was this product—“ the Bliss …

I have had fibromyalgia and lupus-like symptoms since I was a teen. I’ve probably tried just about every pain relief product out there. Most are counter-irritants, with strong menthol fragrances that can be overpowering and certainly not the best way to express your personal style.
Sometimes I …

While flipping through the channels one day, I spotted a woman with the most perfectly chiseled mid-section. Since a perfect tummy has always eluded me, I was curious to find out what she did to have such awesome killer abs. That person
happened to be Brenda DyGraf, an …

I have very fair skin and use heavy duty sun block in the summer if I spend any time outdoors. I have used lots of Neutrogena products in the past and generally have been very happy with them. I decided to try their fresh cooling spray sun block because it …

I used to watch my mother apply all her facial creams and moisturizers every single night like it was a ritual for her, and in a way it was a ritual for me as well because those mornings and evenings are still some of my fondest memories growing up. …

My mother obviously is suffering form Osteoporosis. Her body is no longer as straight as before. He also looked shorter now. Well of course I would not want to suffer the same when I grow that old. So I followed the advice of the Nutritionist who was looking on …

I have two children, fourteen and twelve years of age, both boys, and I’ve had a story for every week of their life that has made me laugh, while making them highly uncomfortable! One such story is when my oldest son, for the first time in his life about …

I have suffered with Osteoarthritis for many years and took Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) for most of of them.
I have always been more than a little cynical about alternative medicines and treatments such as Fish Oil with Omega3. Because NSAID’s have some terrible side affects if …

Since I became interested in some Asian facial products after receiving some health items from my brother who regularly visits Japan, I decided to try this eye mask. I ordered it from Amazon, where it was only around ten dollars.
It is basically an alcohol, glycerin, and sorbitol …

I love to see that a lot of trusted companies from which I’ve purchased products over the years has finally expanded their product line to include some things that I still use on a regular basis. Pain relieving patches are one thing I tend to have in the house …

I had heard of eye washes, but never used one until the last year. Now I don’t know why no one ever told me to buy this product!
I have sensitive eyes that tend to get dry. I also have eye lashes that have a favorite hobby of falling into my …

I purchased this conditioner and the shampoo that goes with it mostly because of all of the hype that was surrounding this line when it first came out. To be very honest, I was disappointed by the shampoo. Unfortunately, my opinion of this conditioner is not that …

I really hated the idea of a neti bottle, but it’s what absolutely everyone was recommending to me this last allergy season. Now the weather is cold, and the allergies are dissipating, but when late summer and fall hit, I am a miserable human being because my allergies and sinuses …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many—“ I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

I love to buy self foaming soaps for my kitchen sink. I became addicted to them after discovering Method’s varieties, and now I have tried several other brands as well. While a lot of natural products are sulfate free and rely on coco-betaine for foaming ability, some are actually natural …

I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

Back in the day when large epilators were popular, I actually used to cringe a lot whenever I would use one of those large epilators because they were really painful and hard to use, and the first time I did it the device broke down and it produced a loud …