I was a blissfully unemployed mother of two for almost seven years when I finally decided, because my kids were old enough to finally stay home by themselves for a few hours here and there, to hit the work force again. I live in Michigan, and jobs are far …

I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …

Having struggled with weight problems for a long time I was almost in the verge of giving up. I remember vowing never to try any weight loss program again because I tried so many of them but none of them really ever worked well for me. Instead, many weight …

Cory Quirino’s World of Wellness is a well-known line of wellness products in the Philippines. With the recent strain of dengue that has been going around, my mom decided to get me the Health Protect Insect Repellant Spray (Lemongrass) upon seeing Cory Quirino recommending it and hearing some …

I am not overly obsessed with overly appearance, but I like to look nice. I brush my teeth everyday and keep up with my oral hygiene, but I decided that I would like my teeth to be a bit whiter, and that I wanted to brighten up my smile. …

When I stayed with a friend for a week, I ran out of the shampoo I brought with me, and used hers for the last five days. She used Nirvana Herb and Flower shampoo, and swore it was the best she had ever used. I had mixed feelings about the …

I sometimes get bumps and ingrown hairs from shaving, and I have been looking for ways to reduce them. I tried several products that were specifically made for this purpose, but found that most of them contained either alcohol or salicylic acid, and if used more than a few days …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

I have had to wear glassed since I was a child. I remember, as a teenager, getting my first pair of contact lenses. What freedom! I loved wearing the contacts. I have always found glasses to be a bit uncomfortable and annoying. So, contacts …

I had the opportunity to try out this very old and actually pretty unique ointment when I had an itchy insect bite and nobody could find the hydro-cortisone! My mom had some of this Blue Star in the cabinet, and didn’t even remember what she had purchased it for. I …

About two years ago in Isreal,i was very fat and became confuse,i didnt know what to do i tried all what i could do to slim down but to no avail.So last year i visited my very good friend in Nigeria,when i saw her i was surprise to see …

I always keep plenty of lip balm on hand. I treat my lips all year round to keep them soft, especially in the winter when they have a tendency to get dried out from the weather and indoor heating. I have used a few of the Queen Helene products and …

I like using Lactacyd for my feminine hygiene needs. It assures me that i am smelling fresh and that it is safe for me. I am left smelling wonderful all the time and free from germs. The product is so mild and gently scented and easy to use. It …

I used to take another brand of Vitamin C supplement but had always found it too acidic. I have a stressful job so it was imperative that I take my vitamin C anytime I needed to without having to worry about taking it on an empty stomach and …

The worst thing about having a stuffy nose, is having a stuffy nose at night when trying to sleep. I’ve used various products, but one I like more than some are the Breathe Right Nasal Strips, the clear version in a 30 strip pack. They are fairly …

Over the years, I’ve learned that I have sensitive skin, in a way. Being outdoors a lot and in the sun, my skin is exposed to sweat, heat, and sunlight, so I made sure to always try to take care of my skin with the right kinds of lotions …

Maxteron by Impact nutrition is a decent product when it is taken by itself but not as good as some of the other products I have tried by Impact nutrition. I didn’t expect too much from this product and it’s a good thing because I did not benefit a …

Whoever built our house was an idiot. There are a number of things not to like about our home (which we bought because it was the only one in our price range that didn’t have the roof caving in) ranging from the fake brick on the walls to the …

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 did not realize that even toothpaste, it has separate for morning and for evening varieties. In my years of using cosmetics or makeup, I only encountered a day and night different products from moisturizers. Go Smile has a luxury toothpaste which is for day and night. I …

I have tried a great many types of natural deodorants and the majority of them did not work well at all. Although I had tried several Tom’s of Maine deodorants and did not think they worked well, I purchased this one simply because I loved the smell of the lemon …

Every now and then I need something bigger than a regular band-aid to get the trick done. I purchased a box of Red Cross Johnson and Johnson First Aid Covers Gauze Pads, size small to keep in my medicine chest in case I had a bigger than usual accident. …

I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

Just a fortnight back, I had been experiencing a severe knee pain which was indeed making me feel- miserable. The fact that my favorite —˜heating pad’ suddenly stopped functioning properly only seemed to make my condition become from —˜bad to worst’. This is when my husband immediately got this …

My lips have always remained dry and this has made it just important for me to keep it moisturized with the various lip care products available in the market. Since there are a flood of lip balms and lip moisturizers available, I always try and experiment with different …

It is submitted that using a mouth wash is essential. Brushing alone can only kill half of the bacteria. It has been my practice to use mouthwash ever since. I have tried so many brands but not all were very good. I have tried Listerine, Compliments, Astring-O-Sol, these brands give …

There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

I am diabetic and always trying to lose weight and control carbohydrate intake. I read about this product in an article and went out and looked for it. This is a protein shake mix that is low in carbs, and addresses the specific problem of overeating due to the way …

Headache usually is a pain that disturbs the area of your head. There are myriad ways and reasons for the occurrence of headaches. I have faced the similar problem of headache. It cannot be ignored although it is due to stress and tension. All you need to …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I help to treat the pain and spasms is to take a nightly hot bath. This has become my #1 line of defense against disability. It relaxes my muscles, eases tension, stops cramps and allows me to sleep peacefully, which is very …

I have a hard time swallowing huge tablets, and it seems like most vitamins and supplements are made for giants. When my doctor suggested a calcium supplement, I wanted to find the smallest tablets possible, even if I had to take three or four at a time.
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I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

I bought a bottle of this moisturizer on the recommendation of a lady who claims she has been using it for twenty years. I needed a moisturizer for sensitive skin, and I had not tried a new one in a long time. My regular product is Neutrogena—“ but …

I take pride in my teeth, and like to keep them as clean as possible. Since I smoke, it is a little bit more difficult to keep my teeth clean than others. I don’t always do my toothbrush shopping myself, and my husband brought me a toothbrush that I …

One sanitary pad that is also of good quality is Modess Sanitary Pad. It is cheaper than my favorite brand but the quality is almost the same. Modess Sanitary Pad comes in different variants and whichever variant I use, it offers the same quality. Just recently, I have used …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

Nuetragena T-Gel Shampoo was created for temporary use between your regular shampoo uses. The idea behind it is that you need to strip the hair clean every now and then and Nuetragena T-Gel Shampoo is supposed to do just that. I purchased some Nuetragena T-Gel at the grocery store …

I have heard some negative things about Ab Energizer Belt, but for me, it works just fine. What can be better than being able to shape your abs while watching a movie, reading a book, or working on a computer, without even having to move? No painful crunches, no …

I am someone who has been to many dentists because of the fact that I have lived in many states and I have found that it is very difficult to find a dentist that is personable and actually good at his or her craft. Well, this is a bit …

A major acne break out can be very inconvenient especially to teens who are still adjusting to the bodily changes happening to them. I had my first acne break out when I was in third year high school and that affected me a lot at the time. It lasted …

If there is one personal hygiene product I can’t live without, it would be my personal bottle of Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol. There is a 75 ml bottle available that you can carry with you anywhere. Its small and handy and very convenient to use when traveling or when …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

This is a great product that I used when babysitting a neighbor’s young child. He is an active little boy and always manages to get lots of minor cuts and scrapes when playing outside. Of course playing around in the dirt all day means that when he gets a small …

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 …

This past summer there were some days when I really felt that the sun was burning me and having read so many magazine articles about the dangers of being burnt and the direct link to skin cancer, I decided to copy the Australian cricketers and try a …

I once had a mattress that got very old, and began to wage war on my body as I slept. With lumps, springs, hills, and valleys, eventually I knew I had to do something because I have fibromyalgia and this bed was making it ten times worse.
I could …

Have you ever seen something on the shelf and decided you wanted it just because it was so different? That’s how I ended up with a bottle of Yes to Tomatoes shower gel. With it’s slightly humorous name, the product begs for you to pick it up and see …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia—“ and just to relax and sleep better. This has been a serious therapy for me for several years, and it has helped more than anything doctors have given me to treat the condition. It’s also helped …