I have season allergies that can be severe. Although I have tried every prescription medicine and over the counter antihistamine, the only one that seems to work effectively for me is Benadryl. This can pose a problem when I need to be alert and actually functional, because the Benadryl makes …

When I visited the UK last year, I forgot to pack my nail polish remover. My friend took me to her local Tesco store to pick up a few things and while I was there, I discovered their nail polish remover pads. I grabbed the small plastic …

I have seasonal allergies, which are sometimes mild, and sometimes bothersome enough to interfere with daily activities. I have tried plenty of prescription medicines, and none of them work. The only medication that seems to work is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, also known as Benadryl. The problem with this drug is …

The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …

I always believed that keeping my face clean played a vital role in keeping the skin looking healthy and beautiful. Since I found it difficult to commute to the salon on a regular basis to help me achieve the desired results- I decided to choose product designed specially …

I’m always having problems with my teeth being sensitive to hot, cold and everything in between. I have constant problems that require expensive dental visits that I can’t always afford. So I’m always looking for something to reduce the amount of dental visits I have to make and to …

Forever I would walk around with a tight neck and stiff back thinking how in the world did I end up so stiff when it seems like not to long ago I was bending and flexing like I was Gumby. I couldn’t take it anymore and I realized …

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 …

I had tried several diet plans and programs because I always want to be slim but I am overweight most of the time. The reason is that my weight loss program just doesn’t work and I had to undergo a Yo-yo body size effect. Next month I am slim, …

Vicks is an ointment that is used to apply on the skin to relieve the muscles. Vicks has already been a part of our family. Each of us has a small container of Vicks in our bag. It’s not that we are addicted to Vicks but Vicks is really …

I love having first aid kits, especially easily portable or small ones that I can carry with my on day trips to places like the zoo or park with my friends and kids. My friends joke about my preparedness for emergencies to such an extent that, as a gag, …

I’m finally tired of the fact that I gained back all the weight I had once spent six months losing, and it wasn’t just a little bit of weight either, and all 60 pounds of it came back, and there’s a number of reasons why. I like convenience and …

I like to try products that are unique, so when I saw this one, I ordered it out of curiosity. Althugh I normally do not use mint flavored products because of their strong flavor, I made an exception for this one as it is more of a “natural” product, and …

On last week we had gathering of our old friends. As we are friends since long, our discussion also was long. We talked lots about family, profession, health and many personal things. Like other topics we also share our experiences …

Kerasal Foot Creams are the best, most effective products you can get over the counter, complete with seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association, it works wonders. All of their products are great, but the best one is the …

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 own a few epilators and I used them for shaving or trimming the various areas of my body like the underarms. I happened to own Emjoi AP-9L Epi Slim Cosmetic Hair Remover which I bought for $85 online, and thought it was just as great as the …

Not long ago, I decided to give Biolage by Matrix Hydrating Shampoo a try. I’ve used Biolage before, but it’s been a while. This is part of their Matrix Essentials line.
One of the reasons I do tend to like Biolage products is that they do not test …

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 always had the problem of wet hair for the past couple of years. Leaving my hair wet for an extended period of time always left me sneezing or having a severe headache. No matter how hard I tried wiping the excess water off my hair with my …

I’ve been wanting to try the Organix line ever since I started seeing it on the shelves at Walmart. It is very inexpensive, and I like to use organic and natural products when I can. I would call this line a hybrid between organic and mainstream. While the …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

I decided to try this product after I came across it while doing some research on thinning hair. Although I have not necessarily noticed my lashes thinning, I liked the idea of longer, thicker lashes. Mascara is my least favorite cosmetic to wear, and if my lashes were naturally …

My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

This has to be the cheapest dental floss I’ve ever purchased. For only $0.79 + tax for 55 YDS (50m) at your local Target store you can’t go wrong. It comes in two versions–mint and regular. Both are waxed for easy insertion between teeth. I prefer to use the …

Equate Antibacterial Soap has been a nice addition to our home. You can purchase equate products at Walmart. Some of the generic brands I do not like, and even some of the equate products are cheap and therefore unappealing to me as a useful product. However, …

This product looked so easy to use and amazing on TV that I fell for it hook line and sinker. It is a set with a thick, heavy putty like concealer for your legs and a moisture lotion that I could have replaced with any of a hundred on the …

The Celeteque brand is now definitely my skin’s favorite. I have struggled to find the perfect facial wash before, since I break out easily for no reason why. I found the St. Ives apricot facial scrub too harsh on my skin because it left my skin feeling tight and …

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 …

Suave is known as a “generic” type of brand that often emulates name brands with much higher price tags. The difference between Suave doing this and other companies doing this is that Suave actually does it well.
Suave recently came out with a line of professional shampoos and conditioners, …

Playtex Sport Tampons are the best thing to ever happen to me, well at least the best thing to ever happen to me during my time of the month. These tampons are specifically designed for those of us who are very active. When one of my friends told …

I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …

Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …

I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …

I’ve just recently, within the past year or so, gotten on this health kick of trying a variety of supplements and homeopathic treatments to just increase my general energy levels and over-all health. I’m not a very active individual, and I currently suffer from a variety of back problems …

I had an issue with the screws falling out of my glasses where the arm is held on. I didn’t really want to have to go to the eyeglass store to get it repaired each time. I decided to purchase an eyeglass repair kit from CVS. It had a …

Not wanting to miss out on anything that might help me lose weight, I had to at least try bitter orange, after hearing the claims that it could reduce appetite, give you energy and help you burn fat. I shopped around for a good price and ended up with …

Andrex Winter White Toilet Paper is not the sort of thing that stirs the fires of passion in the manly breast, it must be admitted. I doubt if it does so in the womanly breast either. Nonetheless, it is an essential part of the hygiene that we take …

Once when I was overly concerned about body odors, I bought a chlorophyll based product called “Body Mint” which did a great job of helping to deodorize from the inside. I definitely noticed an improvement in body odor while using them. I ran out eventually and I more recently …

I bought Bean Products Yoga Mat for $20 online when I wanted to continue my routine of doing a lot of stretching and yoga in the morning. I like this mat a lot because it provided a great way to be stable and in focus without experiencing a lot …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

thepartnership@drugfree.org Is the email address you should really sit down and read. Here people share their own experiences using drugs, getting off drugs, living with people who ARE on drugs, helping people to get OFF drugs, HOW to speak to your family members and friends re: drugs, and understanding …

I was browsing through the aisles at Wal-Mart stocking up on medications and items to add to my medicine cabinet in preparation for the cold and flu season when I realized that I did not have a thermometer. To be very honest, I was feeling slightly overwhelmed by …

To date, there is still no definitive answers regarding what may cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Recent research that was done by the Children’s Hospital in Boston is perhaps showing a link between seratonin levels being lower in babies that die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They …

I have spent a lot of my time feeling sluggish and not very energetic. I hate when I feel this way and know that the right combination of vitamins can make me feel much better. I wanted something that would give me a boost of energy, while improving my …

I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …

I purchased this product at a local Wal-Mart for under $15. At the time I was looking for a product that could be used in conjunction with the other products that I had in my skincare regimen that would help to maintain the health of my skin. …

I have always had a problem finding a great Conditioner. I have extremely long hair and it always seems to be very knotty, oily, greasy, and just unmanagable most of the time! I have searchd for and tried many, many different Conditioners so that my hair would just look …

The Iron Gym Exercise Bar is basically a pull up bar that provides additional workouts as well. I bought it because it was at a very cheap price compared to the other pull up bars, and there was no drilling required. The way it is designed makes the bar …

I am really happy that I can today I get to tell you about AZ Pro-expert Premium Antiplacca toothpaste because this toothpaste works wonders. I have been using AZ toothpaste for ages now and a few months ago I have realised that AZ products are sold under different name around …