I occasionally babysit a nine year old little boy when his mother has to leave town for business meetings. There have been several times that I ended up being a nurse as well as a babysitter, since he was brought to me sick or injured. On one occasion, …

Although it’s not my favorite, this is a good quality lip balm that can be used every day with the added benefit of UV protection for your lips. At about $1 each, it’s an inexpensive product that can help keep your lips from drying out year round.
Blistex Medicated Lip …

A lot of people seemed to have given positive reviews for Smooth Away Hair Removal Pads. I have yet to figure out if these people are real. But because of the “positive” reviews and my general laziness when it comes to the ritual of shaving I decided …

HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …

I like to use a moisturizing body wash in the winter to help combat dry skin. I have used several of the Olay washes, and liked the effects on my skin, so I decided to try the Calm Release scent. I like calming scents, and expected it to be soft …

I have used products containing Arnica in it in the past because I have TMJ and it’s one of the only things that will help the joint discomfort I experience because of that on an almost daily basis. So when I found the Ironman by Mentholatum Gel a few months …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

Awhile back, a friend called me on the phone and asked—“ “Don’t you use thickening stuff on your hair?” Oh yes, I do and I will try anything. My hair is thinning quickly on top and I give every new product a chance. I’ve tried many different brands, both …

Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …

This supplement was actually quite a shocker because I must say this right off the bat that this supplement actually worked and LG sciences did a good ting creating NO infuse and I have a lot of good stuff to say about this product. The first thing I liked …

Most topical bug repellents are unfriendly to my skin. They trigger minor allergies. Unfortunately, it’s not a valid reason for me to stop using insect repellents because all the more it can lead to dire consequences. People in my vicinity are falling ill to a mosquito-inflicted …

I know how hard it is to stop smoking. I have done it so many times but never succeeded until I started taking Wellbutrin XL. I had tried countless times to quit but was never able to stick it out. I tried the gum, the patches and the lozenges, …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

For most of my life, I walked through the deodorant aisle looking for a couple of key terms - “antiperspirant” and/or “clinical strength”. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I would watch the commercials for products like Lady’s Speed Stick or Degree and my big takeaway was that I …

Evo 1 Treadmill has one unique feature I haven’t yet seen on any other brand: the patented Motion Control. Instead of pressing buttons in order to increase or decrease the speed, you can do it with a simple wave of your hand. Moving your hand over the right side …

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 …

Southeastern Pediatric Associates is a pediatrician’s office that serves children from birth up until they’re eighteenth birthday. I happened to have my first experience with them when my oldest daughter was less than a year old after becoming dissatisfied with the rudeness and disorganization of her current pediatrician. They …

I am 24 and I still have acne problems, so up to this moment I have tried lots of cosmetics. I no more trust promising advertisements, including nicely made ads of Vichy. When I just began to use the Vichy Normaderm, the result was obvious. In two weeks my …

Sitting in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows was enough to make my eyes feel tired and fatigued. This in turn would give rise to puffy eyes and worst of all dark circles- a situation which I completely dreaded. This situation would make feel …

HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is great for minor skin irritations. If you have a mild to moderate case of eczema, it will help soothe the irritation and redness of the skin.
It is also great for allergic reactions, so if you are allergic to pets or certain fabrics, a quick …

When I originally bought this product, I thought it was something else—“ I assumed it was a solid balm form of pure vitamin E, which I had intended to use on a scar. I got excited thinking I could use this instead of the sticky oil that I normally use …

I have always had a huge problem with dry hands. No matter what I do, or how often I use lotion, my hands are always dry again within a couple of hours because I wash my hands so often. The dry, cold air does not help in the least. …

This is one first-aid essentials that I always make sure that my family has in our medicine cabinet all the time. I tried other digital thermometer and so far this is the best I’ve found in the market. It is not only reliable when it comes to …

GNC 100% Whey Protein is great whey protein. The only complaint I have is the taste of Banana Cream. It tastes horrible.
This whey protein is very good. It has a natural source of BCAA. It has 20 grams of high-quality protein source and it is a quick dissolving …

Crests Whitestrips are fantastic! I like them very much. They are very simple to use. You just slip them in for thirty minutes. I do mine after breakfast and after supper. I noticed that my teeth were feeling better after the first two strips. …

I am a person in my late thirties and what really worries me at this point of time are the light wrinkles that have started appearing on my skin. Although I do my best to keep my skin in a good condition, I guess one can only postpone the …

I love to try different body washes, and Suave is a brand I have always been very pleased with. Although some may consider them a “generic” brand, I have found that the quality is always very good and very consistent with all of their health and beauty products. I’ve …

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’ve used Thermacare patches since they first came out. They are great for muscle aches and arthritis and yes, menstrual cramps too. I found this product on sale cheaper than I had been able to get the Thermacare brand so I thought I would give them a try. …

I had been witnessing a terrible pain in my right knee which in turn was making me feel just uncomfortable and unfit all through the day. Initially the pain which cropped up only when I tried climbing stairs or just bend to pick up something, gradually became …

I have had a problem with thinning hair ever since I passed the big forty mark. I am a female, and I have tried women’s Rogaine, sulfate free shampoos, supplements, Nioxin and a vast variety of other ideas. None have made much of a difference so far. My latest trial …

I have always had beautiful long nails and many of my family members and friends envied my natural white nail tips. I always took pride in caring for my nails by shaping and buffing them to give it a salon finish; however, over a period of time I’ve neglected …

This product was recommended to me by a friend whose daughter had eczema when she was an infant. My one month+ old baby had the same problem when she was 3 weeks old.
I applied Aquaphor on her eczema rashes on top of a 1% hydrocortisone cream. The active ingredient …

When I was coming down with a cold and got a sore throat, I happened to be with some friends whose kids also all had runny noses and colds. A kind hearted ten year old girl offered me a package of her Chloraseptic strips to take with me back home, …

The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …

If you like to eat avocados, you know the creamy, rich feeling they have in your mouth. The oil from these amazing fruits is just as good for your skin as the rich flavor is to your mouth. I ordered this brand when I ran out of another that I …

I purchased this product because I am usually happy with Avon products overall. I am always willing to try Avon products because I usually find that I get good results for a reasonable price. When ANEW Clinical Body Contouring Treatment came out, I was really excited to …

I purchased this supplement from a local health food store for about $9 about two months ago. Since I was a teenager, I have suffered from a hormonal imbalance that causes my menstrual cycles to be irregular or none existent. In the past I was prescribed birth …

A few months ago, I purchased a stone massage set after learning of the relaxation and healing properties it had to offer. I must admit my initial excitement died down after a few feeble attempts with little instruction were more miss than hit.
Not wanting …

A few weeks back, when my husband complained about my bad breath- I didn’t seem to the remark very seriously. But as days passed I noticed that I received a similar kind of comment from my friends and family. This is when I decided to take the problem of …

I would like to recommend Sensodyne toothpaste to people who are suffering from sharp pain otherwise called sensitivity in teeth. I am often stuck with a sharp pain in my teeth especially after eating sweets or drinking something cold. I have the habit of brushing my teeth twice a …

I had a very poor experience with the vet who diagnosed my cat with diabetes. He ordered me to bring my cat in weekly, during the day, even though it was a half hour trip both ways to and from this facility from work in order for him to …

I used this Pearl White Slimming and Whitening Capsule last 2006. Obviously, my reason was I want to make my body slimmer. I am somewhat overweight at the time. One of my friends recommended this capsule. I am impressed to the result since she was so chubby before using …

Norforms have been on the market for years, and surprisingly there have not been many other products that emulated them. I had never used the product until a year ago. I had remembered selling them when I worked in a drugstore in my youth. One particularly funny …

This antiseptic cream is a herbal product and most of the ingredients are nature based. I have been using it since I was a child as my mum recommended it for almost all purposes. I am …

One thing I could not live without is my Sonicare Elite 9500 toothbrush. It truly is amazing how much of a difference this toothbrush has made on my teeth! While the toothbrush costed me around fifty dollars to purchase it, it was worth every single penny without …

This is a product that was purchased for me after I complained about a razor rash I had deveoped after using a new razor. It was in the bikini area, and was pretty painful. I was at home trying to avoid any kind of skin friction whatsoever, and …

I spent a good three or four years just testing out a variety of supplements trying to find a good supplement to take every day to help me feel better, more active, and help boost my immune system. I remember, as a kid, taking Flintstone vitamins, and I loved …

One of the things I liked about MiraLAX Laxative Powder was that it helped me in a dire situation. My son was having serious problems with his bowel movements. One thing that noticed was that he wasn’t going more than once a week. maybe. For a 4 years old …

Aleve is pretty much the only pain reliever I have used for the last ten years. I’d like to say first off, I am not a pill popper or a person who believes in obliterating pain at the first sign of discomfort. I do however, believe in treating pain …