One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …

I bougth this Pre-brush rinse in febuary, i have used it religiousley for two weeks. in fact i have finished up two of the plastic bottles, followin the procedures listed on the container,but lo and behold, my teeth remained as it had been. When i had finished the …

When my neighbor’s little boy decided he did not like this particular brand of Yummi Bears vitamin, it was passed along to me. It is not a very high potency product, as it is made for kids and can be taken with other vitamins, but it did give some extra …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used a wide variety of topical pain medications. Most of them are counter-irritant, meaning that they don’t actually treat the source of the pain directly, but rather they make a distraction for the brain by creating another sensation to take the place of the …

I’ve been looking for ways to go more “green” and consume less paper products. A friend of mine who uses a menstrual cup was trying to convince me to use the ones she does—“ but I told her I had been down that road and it just wasn’t for me.
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Being diabetic, I use a lot of the low carb Atkins products because they do not greatly affect my blood sugar. Some of their bars are great—“ others only so-so. This one is a staple in my sweet-craving arsenal, and I buy it on a regular basis. Although …

A few weeks back, I noticed that there was a slight pain in my hand and my fingers which made me feel rather uncomfortable to do any kind of work with my hands. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary condition and tried treating it with pain …

Ok, here is one of those products that you see on the shelf and you think… seriously???
After a few blinks and a blank stare, I realized that I had actually read it right. It said Anti Monkey Butt powder. Monkey Butt. Seriously.
I think this was …

I recently took Nature Made Vitamin E Soft Gels and I must say I liked the amount of vitamin E they had in them, but I didn’t like the soft gels they came in because I had a hard time swallowing them. I even got one stuck in the …

Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …

This review is for a lovely little green box of facial tissues that are a must have for me when I have a cold. Puffs Plus is not only the softest tissue ever, but with the lotion and the Vicks scent added, they are perfect for cold and flu …

My daughter and I are always trying to lose that last 20 pounds (okay, more like 30 for me) so we fell for the Slimfast Optima ad that shows the slim gorgeous young woman kickboxing her cravings into submission. We went out and bought a couple of sixpacks …

I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …

The Greek brand Korres is one that I was not very familiar with until I tried this body butter. It comes in a tube, and is one of the richest, most sophisticated feeling butters I have tried. Although normally I am not a huge fan of lemon scents, …

I want to start off by saying that as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with digestive problems. I suppose it runs in the family seeing as how other people in my family have digestive problems as well. Every doctor I’ve ever gone to has told me that …

Although in my mind there really is no substitution for water and soap when it comes to washing my hands, sometimes, there just isn’t any water or soap around, and that’s where this little product comes in. It kind of looks like a marker, but inside, it contains bacteria-fighting …

I have had a long history of urinary pain and symptoms. When I developed a serious urinary tract infection in my late teens, it took months to get myself well. The infection left scarring, which now can contribute to infections or just to irritation of the urinary tract. I was …

South Beach (Diet) Living Hot Sandwiches
It seems that my supreme love for sandwiches has once again found me a new favorite. When I say that I love sandwiches, I do not think I can emphasize it enough. I want to go back in time and marry the …

For the first time in my whole life, I hated mouth rinses especially the one by First Choice. I have never hated mouth rinses. In fact, I love mouth rinses and I can name 2 that I would certainly recommend. I don’t know what came over my husband that …

Regular Suave Shampoo is what I usually use to wash my hair with. I decided to give the Suave Professional 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner a try. I purchased the shampoo at the grocery store for $3.00 for a 32 oz. bottle. That was an excellent price for such a …

NO shotgun V3 by VPX
I am going to say this right off the bat that VPX is usually a company that produces great products but when it comes to the NO shotgun V3 supplement that they made I was left very disappointed and felt that this product could have …

Mucinex has made a great product. Not only do they make medicine for chest congestion that is great but now they have come out with a product called Mucinex Nasal Spray Full Force and it works wonderfully!
I have tried …

The infomercial begins: “Ladies, listen up, are your arms….” and my eyes were immediately drawn to the arms. Not the girl in the infomercial. So, I did some research by looking online, and was tempted to order it from the television. Ordering from the television is not the best …

This cream was recommended to me by a friend who suffers eczema. Although I do not have the condition, I was having some patchy dryness on my legs that was bothering me, and she said this worked wonders for her. After reading the ingredients, I became curious so I bought …

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 cross crunch is a machine that is supposed to replace the standard crunch because the problem with this exercise is that you need to get on the floor to do your crunches. This will lead to problems for many people because it can become very painful on your …

I love using various bath products for my nightly hot soak. In the summer, I tend to use lighter products like bubble bath. Taking a hot bath at night has helped my symptoms of fibromyalgia more than any other therapy. When I was looking through a natural products website, …

Several years ago, while at the dermatologist office, the dermatologist gave me a list of soaps that I could use that would be better for my skin. I have sensitive skin and deal with eczema. On that list was Cetaphil.
Cetaphil makes many different products. …

I am a health-conscious person that I watch my weight all the time. But sometime in my life after giving birth, I gained weight and had difficulty of losing it.
Through an advertisement I learned about Herbalife Nutritional Shake Mix–a very effective …

I have long been a fan of kid’s toothpastes. I have a sensitive mouth and therefore have problems with the strong mint flavored adult pastes burning my mouth and tongue and making brushing an uncomfortable experience. I tend to always buy the kid’s toothpastes, or natural products which …

In continuation of my review of Arbonnes acne line I am ready to review Step 3 of its process. The Clarifying Lotion Acne Medication. I’ll be honest I am rather torn on how to review this. There are some things that I love about it and some things that …

I purchased this acne medication on eBay because it was the cheapest version of Benzoyl Peroxide out there with the highest strength I could get online. I needed it for a quick fix, because I was breaking out all over my face due to irritation, and I didn’t feel …

For the past two weeks, the temperature has been a record low in the South. Causing me to have extremely dry and cracked lips. I usually wear lip-gloss, but I noticed the wind was completely drying my lips within thirty minutes to an hour. Therefore, I decided to try …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the muscle and nerve symptoms caused by my longtime fibromyalgia. I have found that this therapy helps more than any other option. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products like oils, bath fizzies, bubble bath …

Dr Scholl’s is a company that knows feet and in general I have always been happy with their products. I am diabetic, and even before I was diabetic, I used insoles in my shoes. I used to work in retail and stood on my feet for long hours. …

As many uses as I have found for menthol and tea tree products on my own, this one never occurred to me—“ but I am certainly glad it occurred to someone, because these Cool Off wipes are a great product.
These are individually packaged little moist wipes that you can wipe …

I have tried 2 full samples of the Dbl Choc flavor and Vanilla of the Gaspari “Myofusion” Protein supplement.
Mixability: 9
I mixed the full serve of the powder with approx. 1.5 metric cups of low fat (2%) milk in a regular shaker. My previous experiences with other have been both …

While I do not drink any longer, thanks to hypoglycemia, I did like to relax in the evening with a stout or a warm glass of brandy. and of course, there were times when I would go out for fun with friends, and come home to stagger in …

We replaced the treadmill that we had had for years last winter. We purchased a NordicTrack C2255. We liked it because we had a Nordic track before and it was a really good product. I bought this a Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, Pulaski Highway Bel Air Md. We …

I have fibromyalgia and have used about every pain relief product out there. This one was a product I picked up because I needed something quick to use that was not in a cream or gel form. I had not planned for getting a shoulder pain while I was …

I’ve been a fan of Secret products for years. When I bought a nice hazelnut scented lotion and body spray set, I found that the Secret I was using at the time, which was a floral scent, didn’t match up well to the warm, cookie like scent of the …

I was recently referred to Dr. Pooja Banerjee who is a Rheumatologist. I live near Rockwall and unfortunately there are not many Reheumatologists in that area and actually Dr. Banerjee is on in a Rockwall office one day a week, on Tuesdays.
Since she is only in Rockwall one …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

I bought Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball for $30 online, which weighed 3 lbs and was 65 in diameters. As a yoga ball, I can say it was pretty good because it was a great way to help improve my posture. It is also burst-resistant and it was versatile …

I bought the Nature Made Flaxseed vitamins because I hate taking fish oil vitamins. And, I heard they both pretty much do the same job. I bought this on sale at my local Walgreen’s for about $10 (the bottle is pretty big). I have been taking these vitamins for …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

I don’t really like the strong mint flavored toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to spend less time brushing, which is not good for my health. I prefer to use the children’s brands of toothpaste which have gentle fruit flavors, or the natural product which …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

Like many women, I have dry, rough skin on my heels that needs to be taken care of before sandal season. Rather than pay a lot of money for a professional pedicure, I prefer to take care of it myself at home. I usually use a regular …