I have used several brands of lubricants for medical and personal reasons. I used KY for years, but when I learned more recently that parabens were bad and associated with hormonal effects, I started reading labels more carefully. In most cases, it would not bother me terribly if there were …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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I was at work (I work a full-time retail job) about seven months ago, and I was up and down the ladder all day, and it was a particularly busy time of the year for our store, and our stock was pretty high on our shelves. Even standing on …

When I got tired of ibuprofen irritating my stomach and causing heartburn and cramps, I decided to try a supplement that I had heard a great deal of talk about over the last few years. Glucosamine with chondroitin is supposed to improve joint health and mobility in people with …

Women’s Wellness and Fitness is a women-only gym in Winston-Salem, NC. It is an extremely fun and supportive environment for women to go work out and get fit. I love going in to the gym surrounded by energetic women who are there to help as well as have fun. …

When I volunteer at a local animal rescue, we use tons of hand sanitizer. We disinfect our hands between handling animals, so that germs from the sick ones do not contaminate the healthy animals or their food, accessories, etc. When I was talking to a friend who works in the …

I bought Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for a price of $63 from Amazon because I used to suffer from high blood pressure, and because I did not have one at home. It had the best price online and so I bought it. When it arrived at our …

I’m pretty loyal to my dental health and take great care to make sure that no matter what, I can always brush, floss, and use a mouthwash to keep my teeth and overall mouth looking great and being healthy. I like to try different mouthwashes though because unlike …

This product seemed like a miracle cure-all when I read the description, especially the fact it helps alleviate restless leg syndrome, which my doctor “diagnosed” me with when I went to him complaining of not sleeping well and tossing and turning all night long. I’m still not sure it’s …

Schiff Natural Vitamin B Complex is a 8 in the world of B complexes however it is formulated to do something better than some other b vitamins. This isn’t quite formulated as well as a 9 or 10 rated product but it does work in giving you energy and …

Listerine Tooth Defense Anti-cavity Rinse is not a product I recommend for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is it contains alcohol. Alcohol-based rinses cause unpleasant burning sensations when used. I dreaded using this rinse twice a day because of the discomfort, but I did so because of …

I have used Pantene in the past and generally like their products. Since I have dry hair (for the most part) I wanted to try this new shampoo and see if it left my hair as manageable as the other Pantene product always did.
I was interested in the …

Althea Contraceptive Pills have been out on the market for a while, it is being manufactured by the Trust Contraceptive brand.
I took this pill last month of June 2010 after an exhaustive research on worthwhile and safe contraceptive pills. After reading such things regarding the scary mini-strokes some people use …

As part of my oral hygiene I do like a good toothpaste, one that you can taste and after brushing makes my teeth feel as if they have been brushed. I have tried many toothpastes over the years, most if not all of them at the cheaper end of …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

A friend of mine recently had to get a full set of dentures and not knowing what type of denture cream to buy I suggested Fixodent. I have other family members who have used Fixodent to affix Dentures and they have never had a problem so I had confidence …

The Fitness Plaza is, by far, the friendliest fitness club in the Allentown area. They offer a wide range of classes, such as Pilates, Yoga, Cardio-Box, Step, Boot Camp, and the list goes on. There is an indoor track, free weight area, cardio equipment, and several types of …

When I went for blood work at my doctor’s office one day, the phlebotomist gave me a Spongebob Band Aid for my puncture site. I was a good sport about it, and honestly forgot the thing was on me—“ I usually have them pulled off by the time I am …

I have fibromyalgia, lower back muscle issues at times, and have had episodes of sciatica and minor nerve pain in my legs. I have used a couple of different kinds of cushions that are supposed to reduce pressure to the back and legs and help prevent pain. My favorite one …

I have been on birth control for about 3 years now and I have been taking Seasonle for about 2 years.
When I first started taking birth control I was prescribed Yasmin and I was only on it for a month because I had daily breakthrough bleeding. I am …

I have to say, I originally purchased the Thera-Med Maximum Strength Universal Reusable Cold Pack, because the picture on the box on how it’s used was intriguing. I saw a women with a thing wrapped completely around her neck, and seemed to take the shape of the area and …

I have been wearing contacts since junior high school and have never had a problem. Recently, however, I have been having more and more trouble with my contacts drying out and becoming painful and uncomfortable to wear. For a little while I could not wear a new pair or contacts …

I’ve been taking Lactopafi Probiotics for the last three months. The first time I drank the liquid, I gagged because of the taste: It’s sour as vinegar with just a little hint of sweetness which makes for a nauseating combination. I continued drinking it anyway for the sake of …

If you love the sun but love your skin, chances are you try to stay lathered up in sunscreen. But there have been recent debates about what’s really better for your skin: the chemicals in many sunscreens, or the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The solution for me is …

When my eyes are all puffy I like to use The Happy Co Soothing Cooling Red Eye Pillow. They are made with soothing herbs that help calm my mind, body, and spirit while I am reducing my eye puffiness. Not only do I like to use these cooling …

I used to have a very difficult menstural period because of heavy blood flow and the longer duration of periods. Earlier I used to use cloth napkin and I used to curse myself that why I was born as a woman because of the great discomfort using a …

When I was working as a call center agent, I was advised by my mother to take vitamin C supplement to make sure I won’t get sick easily. I was still deciding which brand to get when my boyfriend gave me his box of Fern-C that contains 100 capsules. …

After ending my rehab sessions for my back after suffering from painful back pains brought on by prolonged sitting in front of the computer last year, I also searched for a different lumbar brace not the usual medical brace which I also use when I needed to stabilize my back …

I have fallen in love with Loofahs ever since I first tried them! They exfoliate the skin on the body so much better than any scrubs I have ever tried and I love that you don’t have to use a product to get that smooth result. Many products I …

There has not been many times in my life where I thought that I needed to use exam gloves, however, you never know what life will throw at you. On one occasion, my daughter got a small burn on her leg when she ran into the iron. When I …

For the birth of our second son we used the Cheltenham Maternity unit ST Paul’s wing. We had being going to Cheltenham for all the anti natal and the scans throughout the months leading up to the birth of Josh so we were very familiar with the hospital …

The Clearblue Easy Digital Ovulation Test is a wonderful tool in helping you to conceive a child. I have been using the tests for 8 months now and though i’m not pregnant yet, the test is very easy to use and read. There is no guesswork to when you …

I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …

I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …

I have had thinning hair for several years, and have tried a number of supplements, treatments and shampoos to try and curb the hair loss or get new hair to grow in. Most of the hair and nail supplements I have tried seemed to work for the nails, but not …

I’ve been eying the Organix brand at Walmart every time I shop there, and I finally got around to trying a couple of their products. I like organic products, and while this is not a strictly natural product, there was enough “good stuff” in it to get my attention. …

I discovered this product when a friend of mine told me about it. He is an athlete, and often has to deal with chafing and problems related to sweating. I didn’t admit it at the time of the conversation, but I have my own little chafing issue and wondered …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

I noticed my eyes have been very itchy the past few days. I thought I was going to get sore eyes but it turns out my eyes were just too dry. So I bought Eye- Mo in a drug store near my building. I bought the 7.5 milliliter bottle …

I was skeptic about using Fern-C, a Vitamin C preparation in alkaline. form. FYI, most Vitamin C preparations come as an acidic form. Reading the brochures, and reading testimonials about it, that it can cure simple aches and pains, like a sore throat or a toothache, and can aide …

I have used this product for a long time and I don’t see any changes in my skin, sometimes I see it like it’s glowing but it may be just my imagination.
This product is recommended for many doctors but I don’t recommend it.
Its active ingredient is glutathione that is …

When I saw an elderly friend clutching a box of these cough drops, I realized I had never heard of them before, so I asked what they were. She said she used to use them years ago, and just recently her son was able to find them and have them …

I get bruises whenever I play soccer. It has been a very risky game but I have enjoyed it much. There are also times when I will accidentally have cuts because of too much working out. I have solved these medical problems by applying conventional products to my bruises and …

One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …

I absolutely love handcrafted soaps. They are made with love and care by artists of the craft, and not only do they smell great and come in fascinating varieties, but the old-fashioned, cold process soap making yields products that are excellent for your skin and all natural. I like …

When my digestive tract was unbalanced, one of the supplements I used to help cleanse it and provide it with probiotics was Nature’s Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanser. The reason I used this fiber cleanser was because it was a powder form and it contained pysillum husk, marshmallow root, probiotics, …

My sons (who are both teenagers now with raging hormones and sometimes a slight to severe case of acne) and I have all tried a clearasil product very recently (their vanishing cream). I had a good experience with it, though it didn’t really help my son’s more severe blemish …

I used to be a loyal Herbal Essence hair products customer until I purchased this conditioner. To be perfectly honest, I have always heard amazing things from friends and family members about this product, but I had never tried it for whatever reason. During a recent shopping …

I tried this nicotine chewing gum quite a while ago and as far as I can remember it was not a mint flavored one or any other flavor but today you can get different flavors. Anyway, I have been a heavy smoker for a number of years and, …