I used to work in a drug store and I knew that people, especially elderly ones, often purchased camphor spirits, but I didn’t really know why. I knew it was used in medicines like Campho Phenique and in vapor rubs and steam inhalants, but I wasn’t sure what folks …

My skin has never required a sunscreen, because I never burn but because of the weakened ozone layer and the sun being more powerful than ever I have begun to wear sunscreen for protection and skin cancer prevention. I have always had the problem with that white film being …

Having taken an antibiotic, I developed a rash on my neck, shoulders, back and chest. At first, I did not know that it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I tried over the counter topical creams with no success for relieving the rash and the itching.
Ketoconazole …

I ordered this coconut scented shampoo because someone I know was raving about how shiny and silky it made her hair. I have tried a great variety of shampoos and most of them in this price range did a pretty decent job, so I gave it a try. I was …

I have combination skin, and finding the right products to treat it can be a challenge. Lately, I have been using a lot of natural products, but when I was recently in a cosmetics store, I saw one of the clerks that had the most amazing skin, and we got …

I have used some of Alba Botanicals products and for the most part they have been very good. I was shopping for some new shower gel and happened to come across this one. Smelling it in the store, I really liked the fragrance. It reminds me of a tropical drink, …

I have always admired the wall mounted hair dryers in hotel rooms. Every time I would use one, I would wish I had this at home, so there would be less clutter on my bathroom counters. One day I was browsing around online at Amazon, and I happened …

After trying a dry shampoo made by Klorane, I was a bit skeptical about trying their other products. Ironically, it was the friend who recommended the Klorane dry shampoo who I inherited a half a bottle of this product from. She liked the dry shampoo, and I did not …

I recently tried a new acne treatment system. After looking for a cheap solution away from all the expensive brand, I came across the Acne Free Terminator system which runs about about fifteen bucks for the entire system or around six dollars for just the face cream. When I …

I really like this toothpaste. It had a good taste to it and made my mouth and teeth feel refreshed and cleaned. I really liked the way it made my mouth feel. I almost felt like I just had my teeth cleaned at the dentist office. You don’t have …

It has come to my attention, due to one dog and 2 cats dying in a household, that Swiffer WetJet is so harmful to animals and children, that no one should buy this product!
The dog, healthy, kept inside, beautiful, and well watched, suddenly died. A necropsy was done on …

I bought a pair of Lytess Orange Peel Slimming Arm Sleeves by Bliss for a cost of $20 plus the shipping fee of $6 online, at Amazon, after reading a lot of good reviews. It was mailed to me via UPS in 15 days, and began using it right away …

Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …

Xylitol is like ordinary sugar granules, except that it does not contain sugar, and it comes from the bark of birch trees. This substance has a long history, in the last World War, it saved the people of Finland from dying from starvation. This was about the …

Working long hours in front of the computer has reached a breaking point for my eyes. The cumulative effect of which has come after years of “overworking” my eyes, and never before has it dried my eyes this much, which is fairly common for anyone wearing contacts. …

I always believed that keeping your skin clean and dirt- free always went a long way to keep it looking young and healthy. For this reason, I never hesitated in investing in various cleansing cloths- because according to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the best and …

Any woman that tweezes her eyebrows knows how time consuming it can be, not to mention painful. I have been tweezing my eye brows for as long as I can remember. There are several problems with this. For one thing, you never get every single hair. …

At the advice of my doctor (and because of my own experience) I take a probiotic whenever I have to take a course of antibiotic drugs. In the past I have developed both yeast infections and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms from taking antibiotics, and I learned my lesson …

I had these little rough dry itchy flaky patches of skin all over my body due to my eczema until I started using the Shea Natural Original Whipped Shea Butter. I love this shea butter skin care product because it is only shea butter and nothing else. I also …

I needed a new blow dryer but this time I decided that I would purchase one that I could take with me when I travel and save some space in the suitcase. I found the Revlon 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer at Walmart and thought it would be perfect. …

As I have very, very dry skin I have given up on using regular bars of soap. I have turned to trying out different kinds of body washes, finding them to be more moisturizing than any bars of soap. Plus, I like the fact that I can …

A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

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 …

I decided to grab the Crunch Cardio Go-Go Dance workout DVD because it looked like it would be fun. I know that I need to focus more on my fitness, and getting myself in better shape, but some of those DVDs can be a real killer. That’s why I …

I was fascinated with the InStyler for months before I received one as a Christmas gift. I had seen the infomercials and wondered if it would be able to transform my thin hair into gorgeous fluff as it did for the models on TV. Before I tried using …

The first time I saw a stability ball, I was very intrigued. They looked like a lot of fun, and I thought that is something that I can do. I am so glad that I purchased one. There are so many great benefits to having one …

I often get breakouts and pimples on my face and when they do break out, they are big pimples that are really annoying. Whenever I get the zit, I usually don’t do anything until they disappear. However, if they stay on my face for too long, like a week or …

I take fiber every day to help with controlling the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and to support general health and manage my blood sugar better by preventing spikes.
I have used a variety of different types of fiber supplements, and gummies were always one of my favorites. When I saw …

As part of my daily teeth cleaning routine I always have mouth wash around to rinse after brushing in the morning and before bed. Sometimes I use it after eating strong smelling foods, usually anything spicy or with a lot of garlic. About six months ago I had to …

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—“ …

Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …

Nature’s Way Nettle Herb is to help men maintain a healthy prostrate. I was at the grocery store and it was on sale for about seven dollars a bottle. While shopping, I picked up a bottle of Nature�s Way Nettle Herb to give to my husband to …

Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer is a very innovative product I have seen in recent times. Storage of toothbrush was always a concern for me. Especially the storing of expensive rechargeable automatic toothbrush heads is important me because of its prolonged usage. And Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer came as the …

Tae Bo is an exercise system that was developed by a man called Billy Blanks. It is a combination of martial arts and a variety of other forms of exercise.
Essentialy, the above dvd was developed for kids; however, since it is essentially for beginners,it is good for any adult …

This soap is by far my favourite hand soap, and I’ve tried a lot. I think the main reason is that there are so many different scents to choose from. I’ve tried probably 10 different scents of this brand of soap from Sweet Pea to Nectarine Mint …

I have never been the type of person to rely on weight loss pills, drinks, foods, and other quick fix methods to lose weight because at the end of the day they are in fact quick fixes, and they do not instruct someone how to properly change their diet …

I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …

As I have searched for cheaper and better pregnancy tests, I have bought the most expensive and the cheapest pregnancy test. Part of this is because I wanted to try out different brands to see which was the easiest to use. The other reason is I wanted to find …

My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …

Shortly after graduating college I began developing strange symptoms that I never had before. I kept going to my doctor, described my what was wrong and how I was feeling only to be told I was suffering from nothing more than severe stress and anxiety. I couldn’t …

I take a nightly hot bath to help soothe the symptoms of fibromyalgia which zap my energy during the day. This nightly therapy has made living with the condition much easier, and relieved a lot of pain and muscle spasm to help me sleep.
I also enjoy the baths …

This toner from L’oreal is one that I regularly use and have been using it for quite a few years. It is oil free, and alcohol free. It is amazingly gentle, has a soft, powdery floral type of fragrance, non-irritating, and leaves your skin feeling fresh, clean and …

Usually using Neosporin Ointment for injuries after cleaning the wound in our home, one day I sent my husband out for more and he came home with a product called Polysporin and said it was the same thing and cost less. (Or so the pharmacist told him.) …

I have suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome for years so much so that it was suggested that I have surgery on both wrist. Not wanting surgery I did some research on other options that may be available that’s when I came across Futuro Deluxe Wrist Stabilizers and I’m so …

We have been using Lever 2000 in our house for around 10 years. It is one of our favorite soaps with good reason. It really smells fantastic and it does a great job of removing smells and keeping odors away. My husband works outdoors and comes …

I am an avid yoga practitioner who has been doing yoga for months now, so I don’t know what makes a good yoga ball or a bad one. I have owned a few balls before, but they were just too big or are not comfortable to use.
Luckily, I …

Brushing our teeth is a regular habit we must practice everyday, and when it comes to toothpaste we must choose a product that will help maintain our teeth healthy and white. I am using Crest Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste for a year now, since I am not satisfied with my …

St. Ives is a good company that I remember from the early eighties when I used to try out their lotions and shampoos. I have lost a good bit of weight in the past year, and with my being in my early forties, my skin has shown some reluctance to …

I get hard dry heels in the winter time, and I like to use products that exfoliate and help keep them softer. I have liked a lot of Philosophy’s products in the past, so I wanted to give this one a try. It is made a little differently than most …

Last night, I had my first experience with an air brush tanning system. I grew up in Southern California, where such a thought would have seemed silly, at that time, for me. Now, I actually wish that this type of tan HAD been available for me, when I remember …