Although not many people discuss their tampon selections, this is a great topic to touch upon because we are all slaves to our monthly visitors and require good, solid protection. I have always wondered what the best tampon product was, and have explored liberally among the different brand names. …

I have been using a sleep mask to block out light for years. It really helps me to sleep better, since I often keep late hours and like to sleep in when I am dealing with fibromyalgia flare ups, which affect my quality of sleep. I have used several masks …

This Northwest Medical Center Urgent Care location (Ina & Shannon Rd)is close to my home, and for that reason I have used it on several ocassions. Recently, however, I have been opting to drive an extra four miles or so to visit a NextCare Urgent Care on Oracle. Why? …

I have tried liquid skin and patches to protect my fingers from blisters and sores when I am bowling. Some weeks, I spend hours practicing different bowling techniques to try and increase my bowling score average. The end result is that I end up with blisters, sores and sometimes …

I wear contact lenses for as long as I can remember. This means wearing them for at least 8 hours in a day. When my eyes give up, I just resort to putting on my prescription glasses to get some relief in the eyes. However, during the times I …

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 …

I color my long hair, and over the years, it has taken its toll. I have tried several color protecting treatments that condition the hair, and this is one that came highly recommended by a friend and her hairdresser. It is a leave in treatment, to be applied to …

I go through these uncontrollable urges to get fit, when really, probably only surgical procedures could make that happen! I’m usually perpetually lazy, but every once in a while, the idea of doing some weight training and some walking really appeals to me and is a good way for …

I have been trying out the idea of natural hair color products. Since I dye my hair regularly at home, I’d love to find a natural product that gives me the reliable gray coverage without all he chemicals. I’ve tried a couple of henna products, and while one …

I have fibromyalgia and sleep problems, which I have tried to treat with natural supplements many times. When I began posting on a message board with other fibromyalgia patients, I quickly learned a lot about the different drugs and also supplements that were being used to treat the condition. …

Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash is an excellent item to use for taking care of your teeth. I use it daily to help reduce plaque and to improve the quality of my teeth. I would say I’ve been using Listerine in general for several years. The Cool Mint …

I have some extra delicate gums, that starts bleeding at no time.. I was not aware that I was an exception, only later I discovered that most of my family members don’t have any issues with there gums, and I was the only odd one out.. one friend suggested …

I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …

I have been taking vitamin C since I was in high school primarily because I believe that this is the best way to guarantee that I get the daily recommended dosage of this vitamin. Depending on where I am and what is available locally, I have used different …

I like to buy interesting lip balms, and this was one that I actually bought more as a joke than anything. It is a “high-powered” lip balm with caffeine, taurine, and B-12. To suggest that the effects of these substances could manifest in any meaningful way through a mere lip …

I’ve always been picky about what type of facial tissue I use because I seem to always have a runny nose and don’t want a tissue that’s going to dry out or irritate my nose. For several years, I just suffered with sandpaper-like tissues and sub-par products until …

I like many of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this on the shelf at Whole Foods, I had to give it a try. I love ginger scented products, and this has such a light, gentle fresh gingery scent.
Although twelve ounces is a relatively small bottle, it …

I have always wanted to learn Belly Dancing and was quite happy to learn that my Direct TV provider not only offered the Fit TV channel, but that a Belly Dance workout was part of their daily lineup. It only took one Shimmy workout and I was …

Bee’s lead a busy life but have a short life span. I discovered that these highly organized insects have a distinct social order like the ants. There are the worker bees that have are noted for the energy and are tasked with gathering pollen all throughout their life. Thus …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint taste in most mainstream brands of toothpaste. It irritates my mouth and gums to the point that I don’t brush as long as really needed, so to solve this problem, I use either kid’s brands, with their fruity mild flavors, or natural …

When I broke my leg a couple of years ago, I was having a hard time with it, worrying that I would get it wet when bathing. I prefer showers, and wanted something that I could wear over it, considering even using garbage bags, but was afraid of …

I love Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. I like to use a toner in the summer. I have combination skin, and sometimes it is just nice to stop and freshen up during the day. A nice toner makes you feel cleaner, cooler, and often …

Bath & Body works is the type of store I could spend all day long in. I love most of their scents, and the majority of their products from the candles and lotions, all the way to the fuzzy slipper socks they bring out in the winter months. …

Most women, at some point in their lives, are going to need to purchase a pregnancy test. The concern or elation over a possible pregnancy is enough in itself, but add to that the need to get a fast acting, accurate pregnancy test and the result can be …

Xando Block & Burn tablets reportedly block carbohydrates from being absorbed in the body and even burn it for you. The package insert claims that chewing the tablet before swallowing it with water would make it more effective. But when I tried chewing it, the tablet tasted really bad. …

I am using Avon brand for my feminine wash and so far it has been working well in keeping my feminine hygiene. However, my younger sister was unable to get the same benefit from it. She suffered infections few weeks ago because of constant using of a toilet paper …

Living in th Philippines with tropical weather means a lot of insects exist in my place. Being a mother, i am very particular to the skin of my baby. Mostly, she plays outside the room, which means more insects particularly — mosquitoes. I usually, let my 3 yrs. old …

Walking to me is the most basic and practicable exercise anyone can perform without undue commitment. I began my walking and jogging routines not so long ago. I found out based on experience that walking really keeps my metabolism up and running. I was already an …

I went through a vitamin C obsession period a couple of years ago. I had found a facial product that was high in the vitamin, and loved its effects on my skin. As I sought out others, I began learning about all of the many health benefits of the vitamin …

My kids and I have awful household dust and insect allergies. We also have bad asthma. As a result we purchased a Hoover Wind Tunnel Vaccuum because it had HEPA filters said to block out allergens. As with many vacuums the Hoover Wind Tunnel gets gunked with dust if …

When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

Supplemin C Drops is a multivitamins for newborn babies. Since my baby is of low birth weight our pediatrician introduced this multivitamins. Its a good multivitamins since it stimulates my baby’s appetite. Eventually she became bigger and she has a very good appetite. I am still using it on …

I bought one of these thinking it would be a nice addition to the shower, especially since I was having trouble getting all the heavy sun block that I use in the summer off of my upper back. Regular shower brushes weren’t quite doing enough. We have a massage …

My feet tend to get severely dry and cracked which is something that I’m always frustrated with. I first discovered this at a CVS a few months ago, I wanted to give it a try because the store associate told me it was one of the best to …

I am a huge fan of Happy Feet Custom Made Orthotics. Since I first visited them, I have fallen in love with what they have to offer. Here is the deal: There is nothing better than custom-made stress-reliever for tired, overworked feet. Although through the …

I’m always open to trying therapeutic alternatives for pain relief, aside from the usual topical liniments and aromatic massage oils. It seems muscle pains get accustomed to the same pain-killing method, that it loses efficacy after long-term use. A new therapy for pain relief I discovered from …

I have always been in search of anything that could make my teeth whiter. We, Asians are believed to have a “yellower” teeth. I have been struggling to fight that for as long as I remember. I have tried most teeth whitening stuff of various brands. Some work good …

I am a disposable soft lens user. For cleans soft lens, I use the Complete Multi-Purpose Solution. Complete Multi-Purpose Solution is a multipurpose cleaner soft lens. In addition to helping protect the eyes from dryness and irritation, the advantages of this product is can clean protein with no rub. The …

I have fibromyalgia, and although that is not an inflammatory disease, I had heard rumors of some people getting relief from this product. It contains several substances to help protect cells from free radicals, and eases muscle tension from various causes, like emotional stress or over work. It is mostly …

I’d seen a few commercials for the neckline slimmer, but I don’t like to order off of the t.v. I waited until I found it in a store. This avoids the hassle,and shipping costs.
I always have had a problem with a thick under chin, also known as a …

I need to be a man and when it comes to being a man I need to keep my body in order. That means that I need to keep myself in shape and I need to do it the right way. Well I felt as if I needed to …

When I started my new job about a year ago, and my hours had me leaving the house and coming home at all kinds of hours during the day, I found that I wasn’t taking care of myself quite the same way that I should have been. I’d leave …

If you have ever seen a Trim Spa commercial and heard all of their promises of lost weight then you know why I decided to take these pills. I remember seeing Anna Nicole transform her body and lose over 40 pounds on these pills and I thought that was …

I decided to try Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips for Legs after hearing good things about the product from a friend of mine. During the summer months, I get tired of shaving my legs every day, and I am always looking for other ways to remove the …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used a wide variety of topical pain medications. Most of them are counter-irritant, meaning that they don’t actually treat the source of the pain directly, but rather they make a distraction for the brain by creating another sensation to take the place of the …

I get aches and pains a lot, mainly because of my activities and work. I rely on a lot of creams, gels, medicines, and patches to relive my pain (not wanting to take prescription pain relievers). One product I use often, mainly for knees, is the Ace …

This is a review for a facial moisturizer I cannot find locally, although it is made by an American company. It may be available but so far I have not found it, unless perhaps it is packaged or marketed differently. The product is made by Neutrogena, and is called Ultimate …

There was a time that I was just feeling really weak and drowsy all of the time. My mom told me she was sure that it was because of my diet. I used to be a fast food junky and didn’t even think about eating vegetables from day to …

Tuli’s Gel Heel Fatigue Mats retail for five dollars and forty-nine cents. In one package comes two mats. The packaging claims that one size fits all, but I don’t understand how that could be the case. These mats were bulky and it wasn’t easy inserting the mats over the …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …