I have fibromyalgia, back spasms, and occasional menstrual cramps, so I know all about needing heat! Heat is a powerful therapy, and “heat on the go” is even better. I have used the Grabbers products for hands and feet, and absolutely loved them. This is a larger pad with adhesive …

Having to put on make —“ up for most of the day, sometimes prove to be harmful for my skin. Since it becomes vital for me to remove it completely before retiring to bed in order to help my skin breathe, my odd hour jobs sometimes makes me feel …

Having a toothache is definitely one of the worst days one can have. My wisdom tooth was emerging at that time. There was a little bit of pain but it was tolerable. Not until I had dinner in a restaurant with my mother and ate some beef steak. It …

I have extreme asthma attacks and my herbalist recommend me to use flax seed oil daily to help reduce the frequency of them occurring. Flax seed is known to help reduce inflammation in the body naturally because it contains natural fatty acids that reduce inflammation. The flax seed oil …

I had heard about Budokon from the news and magazines and thought that I would give it a try. Budokon combines martial arts and yoga into one intense workout. In this tape, for the first few minutes, you warm up, then spend about 20-25 minutes doing yoga, then spend …

Due to recent issues with my teeth, I became a frequent and consistent user of floss. Obviously this is part of your hygiene that you should not be lax about, but flossing is both cumbersome and annoying at times. Up until now I have been using our standard roll …

I suffer from Grave’s disease and the cold tends to cause me a lot of aches and pains in my joints. When I need relief from aches and pains I like to use Boiron Arnica Gel. It helps soothe my aches and pains away in my joints really well …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

I was recently told that because of the deteriorating ozone layer, SPF70 is now required to provide efficiant sun protection. I had always heard that anything over 30 SPF was a waste, but according to a family members dermatologist, it has now changed to 70. Aveeno has put out …

During the winter months my family tends to get colds, sour throats and coughs more often than not. Even though we live in Florida, we do still get cold weather and often times we get weather that is cold one day and in the eighties the next. After a …

The Bally 350 Scanning Pedometer is a really great tool to help you keep on track with you fitness program. Especially if you are like me and you like to use walking as your main physical activity. I love to walk and I think it can be helpful in …

I have had sensitive teeth for a couple of years now and I have been putting up with the discomfort because I did not want to add another toothpaste to my morning and nightly brushing routine and I did not want to give up my Colgate Total toothpaste because …

Whenever a new anti-cellulite cream comes out, I like to try it. Like many other women, I am always searching for that magic product that will help get rid of the cellulite on my buns and thighs. Although I don’t give it much thought during the winter …

Every summer, without fail, I get these very painful cracks in my skin around the cuticles of my toe nails, and around my ankles. I moisturize with a heavy lotion every single day, and even despite the humid Michigan summers, my skin is still very dry and sometimes painfully …

I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …

Recently when I woke up one fine morning- I was feeling quite uncomfortable because I had been experiencing pain at the back of my neck. When I tried to find out the reason of my neck pain —“ I discovered that I had been accidentally sleeping on two pillows …

I picked up these throat tablets at a nutrition store, because I sometimes suffer from a hoarse throat due to reflux flareups. It can actually evolve into soreness, but it is usually just a croacky voice and a feeling like I need to clear my throat a lot.
It …

I have a chlorine pool, and enjoy spending as much time in it as possible in the summer. This means my skin gets exposed to a lot of chlorine, and it can be both irritating and drying to the skin. I tried using some of the Triswim body wash, …

I love treating my feet to a nice soak before a pedicure. I have diabetes, so taking good care of my feet is more than a luxury, it is essential to my overall health. I have used a variety of foot soaks, including just plain Epsom salts, but I really …

I am particular with the toothpaste I used everyday. I usually want fresh mint and with a good ingredients. I’ve been looking for a toothpaste with a good fluoride ingredients to make my teeth more stronger, but of course the most important is to maintain the natural white of …

I have seasonal allergies, which are sometimes mild, and sometimes bothersome enough to interfere with daily activities. I have tried plenty of prescription medicines, and none of them work. The only medication that seems to work is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, also known as Benadryl. The problem with this drug is …

I have been using this formula milk for my newborn son. Initially he was completely fed for a day or two after he was born with this formula milk. Later he was started on breast feeding and limited this formula milk as an addition. This formula milk really helped …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

After all these years of hearing about Chia pets it is hard for anyone to think of Chia and think food nonetheless food with great health benefits. I still think of chia pets every time, but I have bought some for their health benefits. They are really …

I am usually not a fan of feminine pads but there are times when I just do not want to wear tampons. I tend to only have trouble with menstrual cramps during the first day of my cycle and I always find that when I wear tampons during that …

In the last year I have bought several pieces of fitness equipment in an attempt to get a hold of my weight gain from an injury as well as to strengthen my core and other muscles. One of those pieces of furniture I decided to buy was the …

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 …

I used a lot of yoga mats. One of them was Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat which cost only $35 online. I bought it because I needed a tough yoga mat which can help me. There are many decent yoga mats, and this is one of them. I like …

This is the first brand of contacts I have ever used. I am nearsighted, one of my eyes is much worse than the other. I now also have astigmatism in the bad eye, so I can no longer use this particular type of contact in one eye. (Acuvue also …

I have never gone as far as knowing what topical eye drops are there in the drugstore, besides the prescription solutions my ophthalmologist had recommended. Apart from the purpose of wearing and tending my corrective lenses, I have never found it essential to use eye drops for no …

I had my baby through normal delivery so in turn I had a cut which needs to be treated for a couple of days. My obstetrician told me to temporarily stop using my feminine wash and use Lactacyd Feminine Wash for the mean time. Compared to my usual …

I remember the funny old irish Spring ads from the 1970’s with their tag line—“ “fresh and clean as a whistle.”
I used Irish Spring back then (I was a kid then!) and I occasionally buy it now just to relive the memory.
It is a nice, unique, fresh smelling soap. It …

I have thinning hair, and I have learned lately that sulfates might contribute to hair loss for some people. Obviously, I do not want to keep using something if there is a chance it could make this worse, so I have switched to using sulfate free products, for about 90% …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

I once suffered a fall onto a cement landing, and got one of the nastiest, most painful skin wounds I have ever known. It was right across my elbow, and took a lot of my skin off. I was bleeding badly so I was driven to the hospital, …

Despite the fact that I have been trying for the past couple of months to curve the amount of money that I have been spending on cosmetic products, I still ended up purchasing this product. My skin is naturally very dry and the cool weather outside only exaggerates …

I first became interested in purchasing a personal disaster kit when I realized how fast a disaster can happen. When Katrina hit New Orleans, it made it all too clear that you can end up in big trouble very quickly. I found several different personal disaster kits but the …

A few weeks back when I happened to visit my cousin, I was rather surprised to see her hair looking healthy and beautiful. The previous time I had seen her she was quite worried about her falling hair which had become quite scanty and looked quite dull and lifeless. …

I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …

I saw this comercial on Tv about Day&Night American Diet system.You order pills and you get 2 containers 1 with the pills for the day and the other with the pills for the night, andif you order 3 packeges you pay for 2 and 1 is for free. So …

I am a 25-year old married woman and I am happily married. I have a 2-year old daughter already and she is so cute and smart. Right now, I don’t want to have a second child yet for you know the fact that it is difficult to live life …

I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …

This may sound as though I am advocating drug use. I am not! Be clear on that one! However, it is a simple fact that drug users who shoot up, use needles. Some people say to just let the drug user use dirty needles, or pay $100 on the …

I have been making homemade soaps and bath products for a few years, and my last new endeavor was to make a shampoo, since the site where I order my supplies from, Brambleberry, now offers a shampoo base by the gallon.
It is difficult to know how the shampoo …

Having been disappointed with my previous blood glucose monitoring system, I am happy to have finally found a monitoring system that is just perfect for my needs. The One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System is easy to set, Code, and obtain blood samples. Plus its …

I know what a monster skin problem is. When my son was 3 months old he developed some kind of monster, freak “rash” on his face, even now I’m not sure what he had. No doctor helped or any remedy worked. When our son was about 5 months old …

After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

I purchased this product because I am usually happy with Avon products overall. I am always willing to try Avon products because I usually find that I get good results for a reasonable price. When ANEW Clinical Body Contouring Treatment came out, I was really excited to …

One winter day when I had been having dry skin for weeks, fighting it constantly with soap-free cleansers and bath oil and lotions—“ I really wanted a bubble bath. I was dying for one! I had only been using bath oils and salts because of the dry and very sensitive …

Since I had been using my L Oreal shampoo(liss ultime) for quite sometime now- I kind of got bored with it and required an immediate change. But looking for a suitable product in the sea of different brands and types of shampoos available seemed to be rather confusing and …