I am diabetic and must check my blood sugar several times a day. I don’t like to dispose of lancets improperly, as this can be dangerous for other people and animals. For my home, there are lancet and needle containers that you can fill and then mail in for disposal. …

I have had a problem with sleeping for years. My brain does not go into the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods of time on its own, so I rely on a drug called amitriptyline to help me get the quality of sleep that I need. Even though …

One month ago, I bought a pair of disposable contact lens together with 2 bottle of multi purpose solutions which come in a buy one get one free. It was my first time getting them. All along I have been wearing glasses. I wanted to try something new for …

I enjoy my nightly hot bath, as both a way to relax and de-stress and a therapy for muscle symptoms due to fibromyalgia. When my skin is feeling dry, which can happen often in the winter or sometimes just from the constant exposure to hot water, I rely on bath …

The name of this product made me smile. Somehow the word biscuit always does… maybe it’s because I was raised in the South. I love the way this solid shampoo smells. Until I tried this, I had never used a solid shampoo, so I was not sure what to expect. …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

When I was younger, my family used to have bars of soap for use in the shower. When we first started using body wash, we bought the cheapest brand, which didn’t smell very good and wasn’t a great quality.
About a year ago we discovered Alpine X-treme body wash. …

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 am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

Whenever you reach adolescent stage, you will surely have pimples in your face. I was blessed with great skin and people always commented me on that. However, when I reached 19, pimples started to grow on my face, the part near my jaw. It was so disturbing that I …

When I have severe flare ups of fibromyalgia, I feel like my batteries have been completely drained. I barely have the energy to function, with none left over to enjoy life. I’ve tried a lot of different supplement products that are supposed to give energy, and one of them was …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

I love taking my nightly hot soak and I love all the interesting products that people make for the bath. I discovered Moon’s Harvest awhile back and ordered some of their bath bombs. When I saw this product, it made me hungry. The concept is brilliant. I’ve seen lots of …

One of the omega supplements I have been taking daily to help relieve inflammation in my body naturally and keep my organs healthy is the North American Herb and Spice Pure Omega. I like this supplement because it is a liquid supplement made from pure cold-water fish and it …

Medicated, menthol and Eucalyptus oil based vapour inhalers have been around since the 50s and their popularity has not waned. This is especially true in Asia.
Almost everyone has bought and tried a inhaler to get instant relief from blocked nose at least once.
The most popular one is …

The Healthtrax gym in West Springfield MA is a decent gym to go and workout at and I have been there many times when I was when in the area and the only thing I can say that would have made this place better would be the hours. This …

I actually bought this item second hand from a yard sale. It looked like new, and the person selling had lots of different exercise equipment so I assumed they just didn’t get around to using this one much.
I wanted to try and firm up my thighs and chest …

The last time I made a trip to the optometrist I got a sample for AMO’s new Blink gel tears for my dry eye. She recommended that I use the drops in each eye two times a day.
The “gel tears” come in a bottle and are actually a thick …

When I tried some Japanese bath products given to me by a friend, I became very interested in the bathing rituals of Japan as they were considered integral to health. I have my own bath obsession, and it helps me to deal with the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also relaxes …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores in the universe, and I shop there as often as possible, especially when they have their clearance sales. A friend of mine shares this obsession, and recently she gave me one of the product she had bought and decided …

I take a fiber supplement to help keep the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome under control. It also helps manage my blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol as well, and helps to keep my appetite under control so that I eat less.
I have taken a variety of …

People such as doctors generally use carbolic soap for antibacterial purposes and health reasons. I generally do not bathe with carbolic soap though, especially because it dries out my skin even though I think that it bathes me properly. However, recently after my bar of bathing soap had finished …

NutriSystem is a diet program shown all over the internet and television. Seems like every other commercial on TV is about NutriSystem. When the program first launched, I was intrigued by claims and inspired by the women shouting NutriSystem’s glory. For people who wanted to lose weight, NutriSystem seemed …

I have combination skin which is dry in winter but very oily in the summer. I need a light moisturizer for summer use, as the ones I use in the winter would cause breakouts. I use a lot of sun block products, and this can make it even more challenging …

I had a mouth ulcer last week just behind my tongue and it really gave me a hard time eating, drinking and speaking at the same time. I flipped through every page of my drug handbook to look for a better cure. That is when I …

I am somewhat of a body wash fanatic. I like to try out as many of them as possible, not even to find one that I like but simply to experience the many textures and smells of them as well as to see whether or not they fulfill the …

I ordered a set of these dress shields after I had experienced some staining of the underarm area of a very expensive silk blouse. I had hoped to use them with some of my lighter fabrics, to prevent staining and sticking to my skin if I perspire. These are …

We all know that jogging is a good form of physical exericise. It burns calories, it’s good for your muscles, strengthens your bones, improves stamina, and has recently been proven to help prevent heart disease. Like any aerobic exercise, in time it will also improve physical fitness, …

A few weeks back when I suddenly started experiencing severe pain in my left thigh- I felt just helpless and weak. Initially when the pain arouse, I felt that it must be one of those muscle pull problem. But as days passed by the pain which so showed …

Who doesn’t like the idea of a good body massage oil that does more than just make the skin feel great? I’ve used Olbas products for a while now after a friend of mine into homeopathic remedies turned me on to it, and one of my favorite products by …

Proform CrossWalk Caliber Treadmill is a nice, affordable (under $700) treadmill with many good features. The belt is 55 inches long and 18 inches wide. I personally prefer 20+ for width, but 18 is still okay. The machine has side handles to hold onto while you exercise, a set …

I first discover Cetaphil when my cousin, whose younger son has a stomach bacteria that causes redness and breakouts on his skin when it’s active, told me about this soap that her doctor recommended to treat her son’s skin when he has this issues. She said it was amazing, …

Unfortunately as I get older I have found I encounter a bit more health related issues than I used to, even if my behaviors haven’t necessarily gotten worse. My morning ritual of a caramel macchiato had started to leave me feeling bloated and gassy by mid-morning. I determined that …

I saw this at my local pharmacy and thought i would give it a try as it was new out and claimed to clear acne in a couple of days.
I brought the spot clearing gel for approx $9 but they did do a spot clearing cleanser too so it …

I have always loved travelling, but the problem of nausea and dizziness which I generally witnessed during long hours of journey, almost made me feeling skeptical before starting out. Though travelling short distances seemed bearable, my real problem would start on those long journeys- where initially my stomach would …

I wasn’t able to nurse with my second child, and let me just say how thankful I was for that, because I remember the lingering and distinct pain involved in the nursing process. There was really nothing at all comfortable about it, and if I had it to do …

I did a comprehensive blood test last Wednesday, 13/05/2010. I usually use the services of Ketter-Thill which is the easiest and the nearest. They have several branches in the country and the Centre-Medical Walferdange Center (where I usually go for medical services)hosts one sampling room for them. The lab …

Right now I am in the process of changing jobs, and I always try to do my best to make a positive impression during job interviews. Although I try to take good care of my teeth, lately I have noticed that they are not as white as I …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

Whenever I get a cold with a stuffy nose, I don’t just pop a pill into my mouth. I try to use Calyptol Inhalant first. This is a vial the contents of which I dissolve in hot or boiled water using my plastic vaporizer. It is quite …

I am now officially an over forty person, so it is time to start worrying about the condition of my skin and eyes as well as general health. After reading an interesting article on vitamin A, I decided to take a high powered supplement for awhile and see if …

I recently decided to try a few products in this line after eying them for a long time at Walmart.
The fragrances are fantastic, and this coconut one was one of my favorites. The last time I was at my hairdressers, she commented that I had a lot of split …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

I have my own little mini-gymn now in my house because I have a slight addiction to buying foldable hide-away gym equipment. Like mini-me versions of what’s in a real gym. I used to have free access to a gym at the complex I used to live in, but …

Of all the condoms I have ever tried before, this is the best in my opinion. They are made of premium quality latex, and hence, provide enough protection without limiting pleasure. Honestly, I don’t know why some guys still stick to the thick-wall condoms. Maybe they …

When I got contacts, I wanted to make sure that I got good rewetting drops. I saw a box of rewetting drops on the shelf at the grocery store for Visine For Contacts Rewetting Drops. I know Visine as a trusted brand name so I decided I could trust …

Don’t waste your money on this product. I bought two bottles of Mamarapril three months ago, followed all the directions, and didn’t get the results I was promised. I used both bottles completely, took them every single day, and in the proper amounts and I have no change in …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

Water, and nitrogen. It doesn’t sound like it would be amazing, but according to the French Academy of Medicine, it has amazing properties for the skin. This mineral water spray comes from France. It has minerals that you might find in a mineral soak, which I do believe …

Tea tree oil is a favorite ingredient of mine. I have been buying the Desert Essence brand for years, and I love their 100% pure oil. Since I knew the brand well, I decided to give their castile soap a try. I have used Dr. Bronner’s castile soap with …