Last October, I went on a weekend-long trip to Vegas to visit a friend of mine while she got married. It was a nice trip, but I have to say I wasn’t at all prepared for the flight home, which was a red-eye 11pm flight, until 5am. It would …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

I feel that it is of importance to pump my body with vitamins. I don’t always eat the healthiest foods and like to supplement my body with vitamins so that I can stay healthy. I have always felt that vitamin c was essential, especially because I get sick so …

I have long hair and I often have had it to get wet when washing my face or removing makeup. We all know how icky your hair can get if you have lot of styling product and it gets wet and then smooshed against your head because you were trying …

The Ped Egg Professional is a foot pedicure accessory. It should be noted that in some states pedicure professionals are banned from using devices that cut in this manner on places on your feet like heels. It is due to the risk of opening the skin and …

One of the best anteseptic soap I had ever used. I am using this soap since my birth, still I am using this soap. I am well satisfied with this because of its quality, cost and perfomance which is very best. One of the best feature of this soap …

Trying out vitamins can be a pain because anything that you try will not give you immediate effects and that can be a pain. I wanted to try some type of vitamin that would give me more energy and make me feel much more healthy. I had been taking …

There is a spectrum of different types of body washes, and this would be on the very mainstream/non-natural end, designed for normal to oily skin and serious dirt. This body wash attracted my attention with the pretty little graphic of a splash of water depicted on its label. It …

Being a resident physician, I have regular twenty-four hour schedule, which is about twice or thrice a week, causing me occasional sleepless nights and eyebugs. There are nights and early morning hours when I have to wake up almost every thirty minutes or so just to admit patients. …

This product by Aveda hair care was recommended to me by a fellow thin-hair sufferer. After coloring my hair, I experienced some itching and small bumps in my scalp, and since my hair is thinning progressively on top over the past few years, I panicked and worried that the …

Whenever I would think of Gold Bond powder, the original that comes in the yellow bottle, it reminded me of something an elderly person would use. Something about its mentholated odor and old fashioned looking packaging always gave me a warm memory of my grandfather—“ even though my grandfather …

I have a problem with most adult brands of toothpaste. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth and cause me not to brush as long as I should. Obviously, this is not good for my quality of oral care, so I remedy this by using the milder flavors available in …

When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …

The first time I saw Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on a television advertisement, I found it really promising. I thought this could be the best solution for my long-time problem of itchy and flaky scalp. I had this problem back when I was still a teenager. There are certain factors …

When my hair was looking a bit dull and drab, I decided to try out a new conditioner. I had just read something about keratin and how good it was for revitalizing hair, so I chose this Mill Creek product. I admit, the fragrance was part of the reason it …

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 …

I used to work in a hospital delivering trays for dietary services, and one of my major concerns was germs. This concern grew significantly more following the high number of swine flu cases that we had in the hospital. After encountering a patient one day who had …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

We always keep a first aid kit at home and one in the camper for when we are camping. Both of our kits recently needed to be replenished after having them for years, so we decided to replace both kits with new ones. The ones we had …

I love natural soaps. They are great for your skin, and have a special quality about them that just makes me feel good about using them. When I saw this product, which was made as part of a “Great Ape” collection, dedicating the soap to an actual endangered orangutan, …

Bausch & Lomb Cleaner Original Formula for gas permeable contact lenses is a cleaner solution formulated to remove daily deposits from rigid gas permeable lenses. It comes in 1 oz bottles that can be purchased from stores like CVS for about $10. I use this solution daily to clean …

Mealtimes have not been my favorite times to nourish my body lately because my digestive system has been completely off. Recently, I went to my local herbal shop and purchased the Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Eater’s Digest Herbal Tea to see if that would help me and so far, …

When I tore my tendon in my foot, I quickly realized my recovery was not going to be a quick one. I received this walking boot and was told to wear this twenty four seven. That mean, the only time I was allowed to take the walking boot off …

I had a coupon from the Sunday paper for Gillette Satin Care products, so I stopped by a drug store that had the line on their weekly sales ad, and I happened to see a fragrance in the shave gel line that I had never tried before. It was “Alluring …

I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …

I am a diabetic and take my blood sugar several times daily. For this, I have the choice of using cotton balls with a bottle of alcohol to disinfect my fingers, or I can purchase alcohol wipes.
Both methods have pros and cons. With a bottled alcohol, there is …

Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …

I sometimes have problems with dry mouth. It usually hits me in the winter, when I’ve been using the heating more and the indoor air gets extremely dry. I often wake up at night unable to swallow. During the day it affects me to a lesser degree, and usually manifests …

I have always loved the smell of honey. When I mentioned this to someone, they started talking about a soap they had found. The next time I was at this friend’s house, she let me smell this soap. It was made with Manuka honey and propolis, and it smelled heavenly. …

Since I have only recently got into dental floss, I feel like there are so many to try in such a little time. I get excited to buy new flosses and is always looking for the best one. On one occasion I purchased the Walgreen’s brand Mint Waxed Dental …

I have sensitive teeth, but I seldom visit my doctor. I experienced this swollen gums for a weeks and I thought I was sensitive to cold drinks.I have visited my doctor a week after and he told me that I have gingivitis. I often used a mouthwash but I …

Years ago, because I had chronic bladder and kidney infections, I started taking the AZO cranberry tablets to help alleviate the recurrence of these problems. Since then, AZO has come a very long way with their brand of products, and I was really surprised to find the AZO yeast …

While I was visiting my brother in another state, I ran out of the shampoo I had brought with me.
I was going to the store later in the day, but since I needed some for my shower before I left, I was told to just take my pick of what …

We have had several blood pressure monitors in our home, but the best one I have ever bought is the WrisTech Blood Pressure Monitor. I bought this home health product via television and was lucky to pay only $24.99CDN for it, in stores they are retailing for about $50.
WrisTech …

I had high hopes for the Rapid White tooth whitener. It cost £30 and with its little hand held device which emits ultra violet light, it looked like a more professional option to the various toothpastes, gels and rinses I’ve tried in the past. So I paid the £30 …

I take a hot bath nightly to assist me in dealing with the muscle pain and spasms that are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. This has resulted in me developing a serious bath product hobby. Those close to me know about my little addiction, so they try to help by …

My partner and I have a massage addiction now. Since I found that regular gentle massages really help my fibromyalgia pain, and also that making my own massage lotions and oils was infinitely fun, we give each other massages very frequently. One day while I was having my back …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

I am in absolute love with this deodorant, I wish I had known about it earlier! Usually, I’m spending about $4.00 to $7.00 on deodorants and anti-perspirant, only to have them not work the way it’s supposed to, irritate my skin, or leave unwanted white deodorant stains on my …

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 …

Swimming has always been my one of favorite —˜fitness —˜routine and I always make it a point to swim at least three times a week. The fact that swimming did in a great way help me stay fit and healthy, the only downside of it was that it did …

I love a good massage… who doesn’t, really, right? And, sadly, more often than not, it’s not a matter of luxury so much as it’s a matter of necessity. I managed to tweak my back and shoulder over the last (almost) two years at my job, which requires a …

I wanted a mouthwash that would eliminate not only bad breath but any stale or unpleasant tastes lingering in my mouth. I used to use Listerine but I can’t stand the burning sensation or the fact that it tastes a minute to full work. I noticed that Scope’s Dual …

After having used some therapy putty and getting addicted to playing with it, I became interested in other hand strengtheners. As a musician, I benefit from anything that increases dexterity and finger strength. I also happen to have several medical conditions that can affect my hands, so I …

This review is for the Shiatsu + Massaging Cushion by Homedics. I really love this product . I have had back pain off and on for the last four years, and this massaging cushion is able to help. I tried some others out in the store …

Hand sanitizer is an essential product that everybody should carry.
The Purell brand is probably the most popular brand because of its use in hospitals and other like environments.
Purell comes in a vast majority of bottle sizes and even cloths. They also have the option for Aloe in the …

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d say I loved my toothbrush but the Oral-B Vitality has changed that.
The Oral-B Vitality toothbrush is a rechargeable power toothbrush that retails for $20.00 or less. They offer 3 different models of brush heads: Precision Clean, (a single round head), …

I have used a good few of the Value products from Tesco. I have either reached for the products because I am having to watch what I spend, or if I have a little bit more money then I like to try a Value product and if I like …

I played a lot of sports when I was younger. I’m guessing that is why I have always had joint pain. Mainly in my knee. One time I was playing softball and I was covering first base. The …

I have to admit that “seaplasma” doesn’t exactly sound promising, or like something I’d want to put in my hair, but this Seaplasma Hair/Skin Moisturizer spray is fantastic. I shop at Ulta all the time, and this product was recommended to me by one of their salespersons. I was …