I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

When I bought Herbal Essence Shampoo, I also picked up a bottle of the conditioner since I usually use conditioners to help my hair that gets tangled very easily. I figured this would work great for what I needed. I got a bottle of Herbal Essence Conditioner at Walmart …

With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

The main reason I bought this toothpaste was to get whiter teeth, and I’ve honestly heard so many good reviews about this product. But I’m wondering, are we even using the same toothpaste here? Because I absolutely am not pleased with this product. I bought a pack of two …

I am serious of taking care of my private parts. For me this is more important than taking care of the outside. We do not know what disease or irritation we can get from using public restrooms or either on private ones. We need to be safe and protected …

The NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot is actually a pretty simple concept. I actually first saw it on TV when it was being demonstrated. I decided to try it out because many claim that it works very fast and is very simple.
I got the pot. It arrived within a …

My sprained ankle was causing me a lot of pain and I seemed literally paralyzed. Due to increased swelling, I was finding it difficult to even walk within my house premises and this had brought my life to a standstill. To deal with this pain I had initially been …

About a year ago, I decided to add to add some vitamin and mineral supplements to my diet in order to help control my blood sugar. I did some research to determine which supplements would be best and then set off to the store. At the store, it quickly …

When my hair was looking a bit dull and drab, I decided to try out a new conditioner. I had just read something about keratin and how good it was for revitalizing hair, so I chose this Mill Creek product. I admit, the fragrance was part of the reason it …

I was suffering from joint pains in my left knee to the point the pains were keeping me up at night. One of the supplements I was recommended to start taking from my herbalist to help relieve the joint pains in my knee was glucosamine.Glucosamine is a amino sugar …

Wanting to lose weight is not a new issue for most women. Most of us always want to lose weight! And even if we do, we always want to lose some more. I am in the same page with most women. I wanted to lose a little weight (just …

I was getting ready for a flight to visit a friend in Vegas and I was telling another friend of mine that airplanes always make me a little sick after the flight. I have motion sickness pretty much any time I’m in a moving vehicle of any kind and …

I have low vision and it is very hard for me to use a standard glucose meter. When this meter became available to me, I was thrilled.
The Prodigy Voice talks you through everything. Literally. From the set up to the every day operation this thing just chats …

Ever since I was younger, I have hated the dentist. I have had bad experiences with dentists giving me novicaine in the wrong side of my mouth, and I had a dentist give me a root canal at age 17 when my six month check up prior to that …

After one too many insomnia driven nights of infomercial watching, I went ahead and purchased The Wave by The Firm. Luckily I spotted it at Wal-Mart and was able to start using it immediately rather than order it and wait while it was being shipped.
There …

Tulsi(Sacred Basil) is known to one of the most useful medicinal plant.It has so much of medicinal value that it can cure cancer and heart related diseas by eating three leaves of the plant every day .Also it is said that by eating tulsi the digestion of food …

I have fallen in love with Method hand soaps. I have been using the self-foaming type, because I love the convenience and quality, but when I saw this product I decided to switch, at least temporarily, back to the liquid type. This is a larger bottle than most hand soaps, …

I was very ill with a stomach flu that had been making the rounds a few months ago. I sent my partner to the store to pick up some Glucerna shakes, because I was unable to eat solid food for a couple of days due to extreme nausea and diarrhea, …

The Thermionics Advanced ThermiPaq Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad is just another in a long line of heating pads and cold packs that I’ve tried my hand at over the years. My experience with this kinds of products is really beginning to border on the compulsive, but as long …

I’ve kind of become a junky for homeopathic remedies for things within the last year, and one of the things I’ve steadily been on the lookout for is a good multivitamin. I sometimes have issues remembering to take vitamins, though, which has long been a problem for me. I …

This simple organic lip balm is one I picked up when I had forgotten to bring a chapstick with me when I was on vacation. It has shea butter, olea oil (whatever that is) beeswax and lanolin. That’s a pretty basic formula that should be hard to screw up!
Amazingly, …

Always Ultra are generally a very good brand of sanitary towel as they have pretty advanced technology to keep you fresh and comfortable, thinking of everything. I tend to buy the long ones for extra protection to use along with tampons as my flow is heavy for the …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

When my old battery toothbrush was looking ratty, I sent my partner to the store for a new one. The one that came back to me was the Oral B Bright Advanced power 400. It certainly was a fancy name and a large price tag for a brush that …

I normally keep some facial cleansing wipes around when I am working on outdoor projects, or indoor projects that might involve me getting sweaty or dirty. I have oily skin in the summer, and if I get dirty and oily while working, I am sure to have pimples later unless …

If you have ever suffered from plantar fasciitis, or “heel spur” as it is sometimes called, you know how miserable it can be. Years of working in a retail job where I stood for long hours took their toll on my poor heels and I developed severe pain in …

Just few years back wearing of lenses were so fussy and risky but with the advance of soft lenses it’s a child play and even 10 years old kids can wear and take care of soft lenses. I use to wear high powered glasses which were thick and my …

I have diabetes, and one of the ways I have been able to get away with very limited reliance on prescription medication even after having the illness for ten years is to use natural products to help boost my glucose metabolism. There are a few in my arsenal, but I …

Usually I am a fan of Creatine and I have tried a few great products from the company Muscletech. In saying that, I thought that their creatine would be good and would work well. This was suppose to give me more strength and some muscle mass and I ended …

Zbar nutritional bars is one of the best products that I have ever used for many reasons. I have been looking for a nutritional bar for some time that would make it easy for me to lose weight and I have been taking this for two weeks and I …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

Walgreens Double Tipped Cushioned Cotton Swabs have a variety of purposes, ranging from applying topical medications or ointments to sensitive areas on the skin to being handy for cleaning tough to reach crevices and spots, like between the keys on a keyboard. I however primarily use cotton swabs for …

I love love love this scrub! I’ve been using it for years now, since I was a teen and I had really bad acne all over my arms and back, this was one of the products that helped clear it up! I am always grateful that I discovered this …

I like to take good care of my teeth, and I have therefore always used electric toothbrushes for as long as I can remember. I usually break them rather
easily, so I usually look for a decent one that is well made and won’t break easily. To this day, there …

If you want a thin but absorbant diaper to deal with incontinence, Reassure Super Briefs are the way to go. They are not only sleek but affordable.
I have used these before, and I have really liked them. While Tranquility ATN Diapers are my preferred choice, I like these also. …

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 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 …

I started looking for some products not only for the bikini zone when shaving or waxing, but also for ingrown hairs in general, because I had an issue come up where I had bumpy upper arms from ingrown hairs, and it was driving me crazy trying to get rid …

Recently i was educated about this dietary supplement called airborne.
I was not familiar with it, but a good friend told me that it prevents you from getting a cold as soon as you feel the symptoms that you are getting one.
Unluckily for me i already had a cold so …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

My never ending quest to find the perfect lotion for my hands and elbows led me to Curel Ultra Healing Lotion Intensive Moisture. I purchased the Curel at the grocery store for $7.59 for a 20 oz. bottle. If it worked, it would be well worth the money spent. …

I have had fibromyalgia since my early teens. Most of my symptoms involve pain, and one troubling one in particular is cramping in my muscles. It often affects my feet and legs, but can also hit my lower and middle back, neck and just about anywhere it decides to …

I purchased a copy of this 3 day diet regimen because of its attractive 10 pounds loss after 3 days in the internet hoping that I could cut my ecess fats. I actually like it and find it effective even if I only lost 4 pounds which is not …

I had a little cold recently that was not too bad in itself and only lasted a day or two, but it left me with a lot of phlegm on my chest that I have just not been able to shift. I have been waking up in the …

I take a nightly hot bath soak to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and also to relax and sleep better. I have a lot of fun trying out new bath products, and it has become a big hobby trying out different brands and fragrances. Some products are better for …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years and have tried a variety of supplements to help ease the pain, along with a lot of lifestyle changes and various therapies.
One thing that I have been using ever since I heard about it in the nineties is malic acid. It is a …

I began taking calcium and magnesium supplements because of heart palpitations. Most people are deficient in magnesium, and it can be very beneficial to other conditions besides palpitations—“ it is essential for bone health, as most people know, but it is also recommended for anxiety, diabetes, and many nerve disorders.
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One must be very careful in assuming natural products are harmless. One of my first experiences of learning this the hard way comes from this very good product, Olbas herbal bath. It is not a completely natural product, as it does have some questionable chemicals like sulfates and PEG, …

I have used several of Dr. Bronner’s castile soaps, and I always find them interesting. They are extremely versatile and can be used for any type of personal cleansing and even for household cleaning. Although they are very thin in consistency, they lather very effectively and come in a variety …

This is a lip balm that I honestly believe will be by my side forever, that’s how great it works! I’ve known of Blistex’s Lip Medex since way back when, and I’ve been using it since high school! It’s just one of those things that bring back memories, because …