I picked the Homedics QUAD rechargeable massager up at Walgreen’s for $10-15 during a time when I was having lower back spasms making it very difficult for me to walk upright and stretch out my right leg. I tried several drugs to release the tension and picked up two …

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 …

I spend a lot of time in the pool every summer. I have a standard chlorine system, and although I know the exposure to all the chlorine is not good for my skin or health, I can’t really justify changing systems right now.
I have tried several different shampoos and …

Off late, I noticed that the skin on my hands felt quite dull and scaly, but what really looked in bad condition were my cuticles which in fact so dry that they sometimes just cracked and caused bleeding. This situation almost made it just impossible for me to do …

This is a product that is now hard to find, since many stores have discontinued carrying the line. Loving Care is probably the most gentle temporary hair color there ever was. I used this product in auburn, as an experiment to see if I would like a redder sheen to …

Having a glucose problem, I have to check my blood sugar often, and when I was first diagnosed, I went to the store and checked out my options. I’ve seen the One Touch Ultra all over the TV, so that one was the one I was more familiar …

Bath and Bodyworks is one of my favorite stores to shop all year round. I love their products and especially their great sales events, which happen at least twice a year. On my last trip, with gift card in hand, I bought a bottle of their …

I have used many pantiliners as I’m the kind of gal that uses them daily. These are by far my favorite. I’ve tried the kind that feels like cardboard and the kind that claims they are super thin but then feels wedged up by the end of …

This is made in Germany. It contains eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, and rosemary oil. It’s a soothing ointment that helps babies calm down and relax. It comes in a small dark blue, flat oval shaped bottle that’s about 1.76 oz. The bottle is small and light so it is …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

I use to struggle with IBS daily as well as constipation and hemorrhoids, but since I have been taking the Renew Life Organic Bowel Cleanse Supplement, my digestive system seems to be back on track and my constipation and hemorrhoids have become less severe. My IBS symptoms such as …

I have a prescription from my doctor for allergies that I refill pretty much every year since I have and my kids have allergies as well but sometimes I just don’t feel like taking another pill if there’s any other way out there to treat allergies or keep them …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD. When it was recommended that I take a probiotic along with fiber to help manage the IBS symptoms, I tried several brands and types. One that I used was this one made by Dr. Weil. I trust Dr. Weil’s advice since he …

A couple of years ago, my elderly mother suffered a fall in the kitchen, and broke her ankle very badly, requiring pins and many months of physical therapy to recover. The mobility issues from the break were compounded by the fact that she already had severe neuropathy and had …

I have started wearing contact lenses during the time i have discovered that i am already way past my teenage years and near the borderline of being old. anyway, i had a bad experience with my first contact lenses. Since i was taking up my masteral degree …

I have a case of “suspected lupus” so I have been told to be very vigilant about avoiding excess sun exposure, since photo-sensitivity is a problem common to lupus patients and can cause serious skin problems as well as systemic ones. In the summer, I normally wear a sun …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

I recently put in an order for two soaps made by Juvelie, a New York company that makes natural soap products and other health care items.
One of the soaps I chose was the green tea and honey. It just sounded really refreshing and calming, and it would …

Ladies, I cannot find many good things to say about 100% Pure Glossy Locks: Honey Coconut Milk Shampoo. I was curious to try it, because I like the fact that it is made of entirely organic ingredients that are mostly fruit and vegetable extracts. That is a very exciting …

Over the many years I have used lots of different toothpaste. One that I recently tried was Colgate’s Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste. It was advertised with the bubbles contained in the toothpaste is supposed to go between all the crevices in your mouth, between the teeth and gums and …

First off I would like to say that Nutrabio Creatine Ethyl Ester is as far as I know can only be purchased from Nutrabio.com. They say they process and manufacture their own creatine rather than just getting in from another company that makes it and just putting their label …

I purchased the Sonic Relief Portable Ultrasound machine because I needed it for tendon injuries in my heel and on the bottom of my foot. I did not feel like going back to the doctor to see if I could get put into physical therapy where they would also …

I always have hyper-acidity especially when I skip meals or I become tense. I also experience it when I drink too much soft drinks or eat too-oily foods.
One day after eating a fried oily snack, I had another episode of hyper-acidity characterized by some upper abdominal pain and …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

I used to take the regular One-a-Day for Women. I would take it every morning with my breakfast. I didn’t notice anything huge when I forgot to take it. I think just psychologically I felt better knowing I was taking a vitamin. I now take something totally different, but …

As strange as it may sound, Urifemme is a atually a handy product to have on hand. I discovered this new products online and had them send me a sample.
The idea is simple, a disposable funnel for women to use in public restrooms. …

This local pharmacy is a very serviceable one-stop shop for my wife and I. We use it for the majority of our prescriptions (which is very infrequent at the moment thankfully) and over the counter medicines we may need. Their selection of medicines is great considering the proximity to …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …

These are effervescent tablets. I take them when I need a boost, if I’m stressed or have a lot on my plate at that particular time. They contain the B complex vitamins as well as vitamin C. These vitamins are both good …

Sacha Inchi Oil is a certified organic oil made from a wild seed which grows in Peru. It contains the highest concentrate of Omega 3 of any oil — almost 50% — plus Omega-6, Omega-9, vitamin E and amino acids. I was looking for an Omega-3 supplement that …

Chap Ice Medicated Balm is a pretty good product overall. I ran out of my usual chap stick, so my mom gave me one of hers, since she had bought a package of two. My lips get extremely chapped during the winter, at least they have been lately, so …

I’m a pretty clumsy individual, so I need to have first aid items on hand at all times. You may think I’m over-exaggerating but I can literally hurt myself just getting in my car! Or walking up the stairs, or shaving, or cooking dinner. I usually end up with …

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 …

Where would I be without my beloved Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements in the naturally and artificially assorted fruit flavors.
As soon as I get a bout of “agita” (Italian slang for upset stomach), I reach for my Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements to put out the …

Recently, I was chatting with friends about my desire to get more fit, and I described to them some of the exercises I normally do at home. Some of them told me that they did the same, but they use ankle and wrist weights to make their muscles work …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

I’m not the type of man to talk about the work out equipment that I buy because some times it just becomes embarrassing. I bought the AB Circle Pro Machine thinking that I could get my abs together over the summer. First of all, let me state that I’m …

I will admit that Clinique is quite an expensive brand, but with that investment of money comes something that really works. I have used so many facial scrubs that have somewhat worked for me so it’s hard to really know what works and what doesn’t. There are thousands of …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …

I got this thermometer when I wanted to know the exact temperatures of my kids when they are not feeling well. I really feel stressed and anxious whenever they have a fever. Alright, I have a quicker technique which I use where I jut press my lips …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

I have a friend who swears up and down about the benefits of apple cider vingera. She actually convinced me one time to take a tablespoon of it three times a day to help cure a bladder infection. I was going through a period where I was getting bladder …

I am a huge fan of Happy Feet Custom Made Orthotics. Since I first visited them, I have fallen in love with what they have to offer. Here is the deal: There is nothing better than custom-made stress-reliever for tired, overworked feet. Although through the …

After I had my second child, I put on a lot of weight. I tried dieting and exercising on my own. Nothing was working for me. I decided to speak with a dietician. I needed someone to help me lose the weight. I was …

As a newly pregnant woman and someone who was very anxious to get pregnant, I started using the Clear Blue Easy Digital Ovulation test strips my second month trying to conceive. They are very effective and right on target.
I’ve used the non digital strips which still …

I have heard many people talking about Peppermint Oil before and how it is good to relieve the feeling of being bloated or gassy. It also helps to relieve nausea and helps you burp.
I went to the pharmacy and got a bottle of Peppermint Oil one day because I …

I normally use Dramamine for motion sickness, but once I bought this product instead. It was very inexpensive, and had the same ingredient as Dramamine to treat the symptoms. It was an unusual trial for the product when I went to Six Flags with some friends and decided to take …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …

I purchased Sally Hansen’s Maximum Growth Daily Nail Growth Program because I had to cut my nails due to them being really dirty and uneven. As soon as I finished cutting my nails, I missed them dearly after wards, so I decided that I would try and find a …

I have always been a fan of whitening products that promises to make the skin fairer in a given and attainable timeframe, although sometimes questionable. I tend to get bored with one product that even if it works perfectly for me for the time being, I would opt to …