I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …

When I was looking for a house to buy a few years ago, I was taken into several homes that were still occupied, but for sale. In one of them, I noticed something in the bathroom that I thought was a really neat idea.
Someone had used a glass …

I use the companion shampoo Avalon Organics makes with Nourishing Lavender Conditioner. The two products create a dynamic due that smells fabulous, and provides excellent hair care. What sold me on the conditioner at first was my penchant for lavender scented products, but I go back and purchase the …

I am one of those persons who find it rather difficult to sit for long hours rather comfortably. The fact that I suffer from a aching back, coupled with the pain in my neck and shoulders- makes it just impossible for me to sit in one position for a …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

I take a bath every night to relax and help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The warm water, with a combination of various therapeutic bath salts, bubble bath, or oils, alleviates most of the pain and cramping that I have dealt with off and on for decades—“ and it works …

By far, the easiest and SAFEST way to exercise would have to be using the OxyCycle. This isn’t a typical exercise bike that you sit on. You need to supply your own chair (couch, bed, etc.) The OxyCycle is basically just motorized pedals that allow you …

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 been a fan of neutrogene products for a little over five years now. Sometimes they work great, other times they don’t work much at all, but for the most part I’ve found that neutrogena is great for cleansing products, but not necessarily acne products. As a youth, …

I was first introduced to LaCrosse brand antiperspirant roll on when my mom brought some home from a hospital stay. It came in a discreet, plain white roller bottle with aqua print that read “effective but gentle protection.” She had several so she gave one to me, and …

Solotone plus is a large brown capsule, to me it is very large. I think it is one of those mega vitamin drugs. But when I checked it out, it was much lacking in vital nutrients such as vitamin C, or the B group. I really get to wonder …

This NIS probiotic was recommended to me by a fellow diabetic who had been battling yeast infections and various stomach and intestinal infections. According to her, they all stopped within a couple of months to being on this supplement. Although I found it incredibly expensive compared to some pro-biotic …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

I was looking for a cheap piece of exercise equipment for the days when I couldn’t go outside and run or go to the gym. Since I was paying for a gym membership, I didn’t want to spend a lot on home equipment. I found the Walkmaster …

Although not explicitly stated as such this supplement is claimed to be the “natural Viagra”.
This legendary Peruvian Maca today known as Peruvian Ginseng, according to modern studies may promote libido, sexual potency and energy. The nutritional value of dried maca root is high, similar to cereal grains such as …

I couldn’t find any replacement heads for my electric toothbrush, so in a pinch I purchased the GUM regular toothbrush with soft bristles for $2.99CDN at my local supermarket. I have always been a fan of GUM toothbrushes but hadn’t bought one in a long time due to switching …

Sometimes I don’t have enough time to go to gym, so I have bough a couple of training equipment. Having a stationary bike and a treadmill home is very convenient (of course only if there is some extra space for these rather big pieces of equipment in the house).
Treadmills …

I have started wearing contact lenses during the time i have discovered that i am already way past my teenage years and near the borderline of being old. anyway, i had a bad experience with my first contact lenses. Since i was taking up my masteral degree …

Damizle Pomegranate Vinegar Tea is a Korean product that I found while doing my groceries. They were offering free taste tests of the Blueberry and Pomegranate variants of this vinegar tea, and as the product looked interesting, I decided to give them both a taste. For me, …

I suffered from acne as a teenager and young adult, and while some products would help a little. I could never seem to get that bright glowing complexion that some of my peers had. Going out of the house without makeup was embarrassing. Even with makeup, my skin still …

I have been coloring my hair at home for the past few years to save money on salon visits. I have mostly been using Loreal products, but when I heard that Colorsilk by Revlon was actually very good despite its low price, I did a brave thing and gave …

I have been anemic ever since I had my daughter. I hate it because it is like I’m always cold. My doctor told me that I need to take Iron in order to keep my iron where it needs to be. I knew that I was also sluggish and …

For the last two weeks, I have been experiencing a cold worse than I have ever had before. It has been a while since I have even been sick with a cold, but I felt pretty unfortunate to have to feel it again, and in a more severe manner. …

My back is hurting me all the time, if I am doing a lot of grunt work it will go out. I use a lot of pain relievers and gels and such, but I also wanted a good back brace to use when I am doing labor work …

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 …

This is one of the best lotions out there! Palmers cocoa butter lotion or creams are best known for treating stretchmarks after pregnancy, but I never really considered using this just for regular use! I know so many people are in love with this product, and I just had …

I sit at the computer for long periods and sometimes my eyes get either dry or irritated. Last Spring, I had some trouble with pollen allergies, which left my eyes feeling irritated most of the time, and staring at the monitor only made things worse. My dry eyes drops were …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

L-Carnitine 60 capsules
L- carnitine is a product which I usually take when I want to have a surplus of energy, so I take it when I go to the gym or do some cardio exercises. It is supposed to give you quite a bit of energy by re-arranging the …

When I worked in a drugstore, I noticed a lot of our older customers liked the Mexsana powder that was sold alongside the Dr. Scholl’s and Gold Bond brands, but has apparently been around for years longer. One day when I was looking for a new foot powder, I picked …

Brushing my teeth is part of everyday life, as it should be for most. I like to keep them clean without plaque. I unfortunately am a smoker and have had problems with tar stains on the bottom of my front lower teeth. I didn’t like the look of it …

Colgate has recently launched a new tooth brush. This one comes with a tongue cleaner and its back the front side can be use for pasting and brushing the teeth and the rare side has a tongue cleaner this is a nice innovative product by Colgate. All though the …

For people who like to keep fit, exercise and are into extreme sports, it is necessary to utilize undergarments that provide ample support. If one uses ordinary underwear, you may expect sagging to occur. Wacoal undergarments are superbly designed and make use of the latest base materials to prevent …

I have to admit that I was a little hesitant to try a drink mix that would even remotely taste like vegetables, but I figured if V8 can do it, then why not this one, and make it taste good. So, I dropped an unbelievable amount of money on …

One of the reasons I like using this Sensodyne Pronamel mouthwash is because it seems to be pretty powerful but at the same time it is not too harsh. Some mouthwashes have that —˜blowing your head off’ effect when my eyes start to water and I am in …

Acne and Pimples has always been troubling me, being an oily skin I have tried out various products but so far not much of success in preventing in the reoccurrence of the ugly acne and pimples. Just few months back I tried out Himalaya’s Neem face pack and honestly …

Equate Cotton Swabs
Walmart
$1.99
When I needed some new cotton swabs one day I found that the name brand cotton swabs were a little too pricy for the budget I was working with that day. I had no coupons with me for the national brand of cotton swabs and decided at …

I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …

I have had sensitive teeth for a couple of years now and I have been putting up with the discomfort because I did not want to add another toothpaste to my morning and nightly brushing routine and I did not want to give up my Colgate Total toothpaste because …

I have always had a fascination for products that had the fragrance of roses. The smell of roses has always appealed to my sense and made me feel close to nature. This is why I always find myself preferring those products that have the smell of roses. The fact …

I had a problem awhile back with redness in the skin on my neck and chest area. It started after some sun exposure which was very much unintended. I got stuck in a car in traffic, and had not put sun block on my chest because I hadn’t intended to …

Modess is my brand of choice when it come to sanitary napkins. I chose this over other brands, which are just as popular such as whisper and Kotex, probably also because I grew up seeing this in the house. This is what my mother used, as well as …

I have been dealing with a dandruff problem for many years and have not been able to solve it completely yet. I have tried many different products for it (but I can’tt say I tried medical stuff for it though) but couldn’t find a solution to my problem. Recently, …

I’m not a health nut by any means, especially when you consider my stash of Reeces Peanutbutter Cups that are constantly being replenished. But, with that said, I DO like to stay active and with my work schedule, and kids and dogs and a household to take care and …

My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child for over a year. Naturally, at the end of each month, I would be dying to know if I was pregnant or not. I would start taking pregnancy tests from around cycle day 22 through the day I …

I started smoking at the tender age of twelve, when all my smoking dare-devil friends pushed a pack of cigarettes on me and told me I should try it. Being the dumb tween that I was, I actually listened to them and did it. I’m pretty sure I didn’t …

I decided to undergo warts cauterization two years ago because I noticed that it was spreading on my neck and some in my face. I went to Borough Medical Clinic to consult a dermatologist and I can say that the doctors there specifically in dermatologist clinic are the nicest …

Kidfixer’s Pediatrics has been my kids’ pediatric office for about four years now. It is operated by John Lepore D.O., Robert Jerome M.D., and Cheryl Robinson A.P.N.
The staff at Kidfixers has always been friendly to me. In the four years I’ve been taking my kids …

There are times when I can’t get my feet done. And so when I happen to be on a budget, I try to find other means of making it happen. Well first of all I bought this Conair Bubbling Spa for $25. For one thing I want to …