I live in central/southeast Texas and mosquitoes thrive here, so while summertime means barbeques and fun by the pool it also means lots and lots of bug bites. So skin repellent is a must especially in late afternoon and night. I ventured to the grocery store before my boyfriend’s …

When I switched over to using mostly sulfate free shampoos, I also wanted to use natural conditioners. Since Now Foods is a brand I have a lot of experience with, I decided to try one of theirs. The scent of berries sounded appealing, and the ingredients looked great—“ plus I …

I began using Biotene mouthwash about a year or so ago. This product was recommended to me by my Dentist. The main purpose of this product is to reduce gum irritation overnight and to reduce dry mouth in the morning. In my opinion, this product works as …

My partner’s feet were hurting from prolonged standing so she picked up a tube of the Gold Bond Foot Pain cream. Had I been asked first, I could have explained that it was really no different than the scores of menthol based pain relief rubs and gels we already …

Aveeno has a very good reputation for offering gentle, effective products. I was in need of a moisturizer that would not clog pores, cause irritation but that moisturized enough. I eventually ended up spending the $15 on this one because it is made for sensitive skin so I figured …

Training in the gym can be very tiresome at times, could feel my energy getting drained and couldn’t lift as much when I was tired. I ate well, slept enough but it wasn’t enough, my energy level was just too low for me to handle weight lifting at full …

For years I’ve constantly struggled with managing my weight. Although I don’t eat a whole lot of food during the course of the day, I still found it difficult to lose weight. Drinking lemon water with honey before eating and incorporating moderate exercise into my daily routine did not …

This review is for a pain relief product made in the USA. I have fibromyalgia and have become a bit of an expert as well as a self-appointed guinea pig for all pain relief products that have big claims. I like the idea of natural products, and sometimes they …

I was browsing in a store when I came across a root beer float flavored lip balm. I had seen this flavor before in various cosmetic brands like Bonne Bell, but this one was an all natural product, and had the kind of ingredients that I really like to …

A few weeks back, with a severe attack of cold, I was just bedridden. Not only did I suffer from minor aches and pains all over my body, but my throat pain and nasal congestion left me feeling totally uncomfortable. After prescribing some medicines, my physician suggested using Theraflu …

Arm and Hammer is better known for it’s baking soda more than it’s toothpaste, however, their toothpaste has been out on the market for a while. The premise of their toothpaste is that there is baking soda in it and therefore, it will make your teeth whiter and your …

I have always been suffering from a terrible knee pain for the past few years. Though this knee pain is always temporary, the advent of it always makes me feel miserable and inactive. The last time I suffered a knee pain, the pain had almost made me paralyzed. …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

The planet fitness in Leominster is a pretty crappy gym to go to and there are many better ones in the general area that I could have gone to. This gym really needs a pretty good facelift to make it a whole lot better. First off this Planet fitness …

I have long had a love for handmade soaps. My mother does not share this interest, as she prefers liquid body washes. I normally use liquid products in the winter when my skin tends to be very dry. In the summer, I can get away with whatever cleanser I want …

I’ve worn contacts for as long as I could afford to buy them myself. My prescription isn’t horrible, but it definitely requires me to wear contacts on a daily basis, though I sometimes leave them out if I’m going to be home and wont be doing any driving and …

About two weeks ago, Walgreens featured the new Tone Body washes as an in store special. Not only were they on sale, but a register reward printed on the spot that gave me a few dollars towards my next store purchase.
I’m not sure why …

People are getting more and more paranoid about their water. This is evidenced by the fact that bottled water is purchased over the counter in ever-increasing quantities. So much so that the big soft drinks companies the likes of Coca Cola and Pepsi have long joined the …

I am diabetic and take four insulin shots daily. My pharmacy recommended the Comfort insulin syringes. Initially, you might think that all syringes are the same. I’ve used a lot of different brands throughout the years. The type of syringe that you have for injections can make a huge …

This is a face cream I bought one winter when my skin was feeling really dry and was quite scaly I chose this because of the alpha glycolic acid content. This acid has an exfoliating effect similar to a gentle face peel, without the irritation from scrubs or exfoliating sponges/loofah.
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I had been taking “regular” niacin to help reduce my cholesterol without statins. When I first began taking it, I experienced the dreaded niacin flush, which can be quite uncomfortable, scary and dramatic—“ if you don’t already know what you are dealing with.
As I took the niacin for longer periods …

I’ve been diabetic for eight years, and I have had many A1C tests taken at the doctor’s office and sent off to the lab. I generally have them taken about every six months. When I missed an appointment and did not have the usual labs drawn, I was …

Among other aliments, I have allergies. I happen to have indoor and outdoor allergies. I take prescription allergy medicines. However, I can still end up with a stuffy nose at night time. It can really bug me not to be able to breathe through my …

Last weekend, my mom and had our masseuse come over at our house to give us a body massage. At last, I was able to use the Body Shop Harmonising Massage Oil that I bought earlier this year. It came in a special Body Shop gift pack …

My mother used Sensodyne toothpaste for years, so it was a familiar product in our house. I never tried it out, though, until lately.
I love mint, so I tried the Fresh Mint flavor. The package says this is the ‘maximum strength with fluoride’ option of Sensodyne.
I must …

I have combination, forty-something skin. I have a few fine lines and could use a little “lift.”
This looked like a good product and came recommended, so I gave it a try. It was nowhere near as expensive as some creams I had used, and since it was called “Nutritioniste” I …

I bought the NSI B-100 Complex, which was a bottle of 300 capsules for about $15, mostly because it has all the B vitamins you need for optimum health, and I felt like I was lacking them. Some B vitamins can support the immune system and nervous system and …

I have an oily skin and that explains why I have acne all the time. I used to try a lot of anti-acne products to no avail. However, I like this product because this one worked and delivered what it claimed. First of all, it is available in tube …

I have always been a tampon kind of woman. I like them because they are less messy and less hard to deal with than pads. Though I like tampons they don’t always work the best. I usually have to still wear a liner or pad underneath. I wanted to …

Now I am not one to openly admit that I am not in the bloom of youth anymore, but there are times when you’re faced with a situation that really makes you sit back and think: Geez, I’m getting old! Usually, it’s my eyesight that warns me that I’m no …

I am always fond of trying different things now. I explore a lot of places and do things which I have not done before. I may say that I have somehow changed. But there is one thing that I don’t change in myself. And that is maintaining a proper …

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 …

This herbal medicine to me is a miracle rug. It’s really not an herbal medicine but more like a fruit extract. You can buy it at the whole foods store for around $7. Now the price is really high considering the size of the bottle but it isn’t something …

I have a sleep disorder that causes my brain not to go into the deepest stages of sleep without some kind of help. Without any treatment, my sleep quality is poor and I wake feeling like I have not slept at all. This condition leads to my having …

For the last few weeks my feet were just looking and feeling —˜horrible’. They felt so dry and rough, that the skin almost cracked on my heels —“ making them look just ugly and pathetic. But what was even worst was the fact that they also felt …

I was out on a cold winter night when I slipped and whacked my leg on the ice. I knew for sure it was going to bruise and be sore so I immediately ran inside and used my favorite massage oil for aches and pains and bumps and bruises, …

Sitting for long hours in front of the computer or even while I was travelling left me with a severe neck pain. Though the pain surfaced mainly around my neck and shoulder area- it did make my whole body tired and stressed. In fact sometimes my pain would become …

An effective whitening toothpaste seems a rare find in the grocery, but I know one that really works. Your dentist probably hasn’t told you yet that the best budget toothpaste you can bet your money on is the Colgate Total professional whitening toothpaste.
The last time I checked, my …

I take medications that sometimes cause me to have chronic nausea. I never know exactly when it is going to affect me, which can be pretty inconvenient.
In the past, I have tried taking anti nausea drugs but found them to have side effects I did not want, …

I have very sensitive skin and so I have to think twice before using any cream. My sister uses Vaseline Intensive care, Aloe Fresh light moisturising Lotion and she never had any skin related problem with this cream . I tried the lotion in small amount from my sister’s …

Animal Stak by Universal nutrition is designed to make you bigger, stronger and more muscular but does it really work? Well too be honest when I first tried Animal Stak a few years ago, I picked it up from a GNC, it really worked. I took Animal Stak for …

MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum was created by Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology. This product is part of her line of skincare to combat anti-aging. I felt that since a doctor who actually works on the skin performing cosmetic surgeries daily could come up with a product line to …

I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …

I was hesitant at first whether to submit a review like this because this thing is what I can consider pretty intimate. It’s about sanitary pads. I don’t know with other women who have tried Modess but I would love to recommend the brand, Modess(regardless of the …

A few days back, when I happened to receive this product called Bodycology coconut lime fragrance mist as a gift from my sister, I felt quiet thrilled and happy. The fact that this product looked quite unique and interesting made me feel quite excited about using it as soon …

You’ve probably seen the informercial, late at night, on the Core Rhythms program when zapping to find something interesting to watch until you fall asleep at last. You probably thought like me; another product to spend money, exercice for 2 weeks then put in a closet with your ab-this …

I hate Vicks Vapor Rub because of the strong smell it has and the unnatural ingredients it contains. However, I suffer from congestion now and again due to asthma and one of the rubs I do like to use instead for congestion relief is the Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus …

I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …

I LOVE my Clarisonic. Its like a battery powered toothbrush but for your face. Forget all those cleansing brushes that are a rotating buff-puff. This is a much better system. Oscillating, nylon soft bristles that are resistant to bacteria, gently turn back and forth removing all …