When we have a poor immune system, we become vulnerable to disease such as cold. Nobody wants to be confined in a bed, unable to do anything other than sleep and take medicines. I do like to stay on bed to sleep for a while, but not to recuperate, …

I take a fiber supplement to help keep the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome under control. It also helps manage my blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol as well, and helps to keep my appetite under control so that I eat less.
I have taken a variety of …

I recently had a pregnancy scare. After not getting my period for about two weeks I freaked out and decided to go to Planned Parenthood. That whole week, I was a paranoid mess, complete and utter mess. I hope I never have to go through anything like that ever …

When my doctor told me to take calcium supplements, I tried several brands. I hate swallowing big pills, and most of the calcium products I found were made into huge tablets.
I needed a higher potency, and taking most chewable brands only gave me half the calcium I needed, …

I have never really been a Stayfree type of girl. I don’t’ enjoy using pads in the first place, but it seems that Stayfree can never quite get the job done. I recently decided to give Stayfree a chance again because there was a sale on the overnight maxis …

I don’t know about you all, but I adore my foam roller. I can’t remember what type it is, but you can really get any old foam roller from Wally World or Target and get the same effect. I now cannot live without my roller. It is meant for …

This product is an often overlooked gem. I use Loreal hair color on my hair, and they offer their own little tube of conditioner with every box, which is good—“ but the Clairol is by far the best. This conditioner is the same miraculous potion that comes with their hair …

I saw this episode from Desperate Housewives wherein she took her kids� vitamins because she was feeling tired all day. I thought that was just some sort of made up fact; but when I tried it; it actually works. The only children�s vitamins I could get my hands on …

I bought this little inhaler on a whim. I thought it might have some effect of keeping me awake when I had to take allergy medication, instead of trying to counteract the effects with caffeine or other substances that might have side effects or interfere with the action of the …

While hitting the road, I was very confident that I packed all the things I could possibly need. Since I’m only out for a corporate trip, I didn’t feel so thrilled to prepare my things. I forgot to bring a hand sanitizer. There was little I …

Thermacare heat wraps are about a total rip off. They are not worth the hefty four to five dollar price range for such a crappy product. I was more pleased with the preformance of the generic off brand icy hot pads from dollar general that cost one dollar …

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 made the switch to reusable menstrual products after experiencing health related issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products (disposable pads and tampons). While establishing a stash or collection of reusable menstrual products, I came across A Krafty Kreations, a Canadian-based Etsy shop. A Krafty Kreations sells …

Many people have been using Creatine Monohydrate as a supplement to help build muscle. I am one of them. Claims have been that is increases muscle strength, and delays fatigue which allows us body builders to train harder and faster. Some companies claim that Creatine helps burn fat; this …

If you have migraines, you probably understand why I will say that anything is worth a try to get rid of them. Since this item was a markdown product and had free shipping, I thought I was getting a great bargain so I ordered it. I have occasional migraines …

Although I loved travelling, all my travelling experiences weren’t very memorable. This was because I suffered nausea especially when I travelled by road. This sickness wasn’t very severe during my air travels but hampered my journey greatly whenever I travelled by car or a bus. Although I had …

If you are one of the unfortunate people that can’t see things up close anymore —“ especially when you’re reading (like me), then you probably buy a bunch of reading glasses. I recently purchased the Magnivision RediReaders Reading Glasses in the 250+ power (strength) from my local CVS …

I have been taking fish oil, garlic, and fiber to control cholesterol for some time now, and it is working. When I heard that hemp oil also had the Omega 3,6, and 9 acids that were essential, I became interested. I also happened to hear that the oil is good …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a germaphobe, but I do like the idea of using something other than a bar of soap to wash my hands with, and I like to provide my guests with the shame thing. Plus, I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness …

Back when I was a kid, yes way back in the day, a rebounder was called a trampoline. There were big ones and small ones. Somehow they are now called rebounders, but yet they are still the same. Thankfully Stamina Intone Jogger 38″ Mini Trampoline still …

I think this is the newest type of tampon offered by Tampax and although I did not particularly think they were going to be different when I bought them, they really are much easier to use. The applicator is plastic rather than cardboard which can buckle and …

I spend a lot of my time trying to keep up with the Hollywood stars and the ways in which they lose weight or gain in just in case I am ever in the position of doing so. Well, the first time that I ever heard of the tuna …

Two weeks ago I suffered a very bad constipation which affected my daily activities, I had a head ache for two days and my stomach bloated. I had a very slow digestion during the weekend due to constant eating of hard foods with minimum water intake. It was really …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

Personally, there’s something about As Seen on TV products which always manages to catch my eye. I have to admit they really do have great, innovative products. I have, in fact, been buying from their store through the years, the Smooth Away hair remover being my most …

Although I have seen Tony Little for years on countless infomercials, and Home Shopping Channel exercise equipment adverts; I had never actually tried any of his workouts until fairly recently.
Besides his trademark blonde pony-tail, and his “You can do it!” style of encouragement, I really …

I used to live in an apartment that had tiles in the bathroom. I’d always been used to have one of those plastic bathtub surrounds, and this was the first time I had to deal with tiles and the grout in between the tiles that tend to get full …

Korex a very strong and effective cough syrup which works faster than most other cough tonics. . Living in a very cold place we are very much prone to these cold and cough attacks. Though a minor disease it sure makes life a hell with the running nose …

I bought this product in the winter when my skin was really itchy and irritated from dryness. Up until that point, I had been using gentle, unscented products in the shower, but was feeling like I needed something that was sort of “in-between” the very gentle products which did not …

About three years ago, I started suffering from pretty consistent headaches. They weren’t necessarily awful in intensity, but they were constant, and that was enough to wear me down, physically and mentally. Because anuerisms run in my family, I immediately headed to the doctor and had a series of …

Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

I used alcohol based when I wash my hands when there is no available water and I am out of town. To ensure the cleanliness of my hands most especially before and after I eat. We should maintain the cleanliness of our hands because mostly we get some microorganisms …

Hands down, this is one of my favorite moisturizers of all time. I have very dry skin and it is usually very hard for me to find a product that works very well long term. For some reason, I will try a product and it will …

I loved the feel of a Hempz lotion I once had, and so when I needed a leave in conditioner and detangler I decided to try this one. I had foolishly assumed that it would carry the same sent as the lotion had, but it did not. I did not …

When my Avon lady visited me with a brochure, I noticed this product and asked if it was good. Of course it is her job to say yes, but she actually seemed sincere and said she had used it herself. These are basically little pads with aloe vera and glycolic …

I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …

I have used Herbatint in the past, and was attempting to find a more natural, gentler alternative to permanent coloring. I have read that use of darker artificial hair colors can increase lymphoma risk in some people, and since I do not want to be a blonde, I needed a …

Okay, so just two weekends ago, I spent the day outside with some friends at a day-camp type of thing at a park we’ve been to a number of times. We had vendors set up and were cooking over the fire and it was generally a good time. I …

I was given this product as a gift after requesting a tub transfer seat. The type I had wanted was one that had a part of the seat that actually was on a track that slid over to the tub’s interior. This one was just a very long …

In today’s world of high sugar and bad foods, many people have really sensitive teeth. It’s usually due to a cavity that gets filled or even a exposed root. Whatever the reason, there is a toothpaste called Sensodyne that is suppose to help relieve the pain caused from any …

This is a good eye care business and they are good at getting their jobs done well and on time. I like most of the people there and have been going there for a long long time, about 17 years now. The old optometrist that used to run the …

I have always been interested in natural remedies, homeopathy, etc. I am also an allergy sufferer, and also a huge fan of black currant.
These three things came together in harmony when I saw this product. This is an interesting concept that involves a lot of scientific-sounding information on the …

Last year I made a promise to myself that I would be more physically fit in 2010. So far, I have been doing very well. I walk everyday and am careful about the food that I eat. Since I have been successful so far, I decided …

When I was a kid, my mom would always put Sebo de Macho on my wounds, cuts and bruises. She says that it prevents scarring. And thank god that she thought about scars, too because I was an especially active kid, and I would always go home with all …

I purchased Scope Outlast Mouthwash last month at WalMart at Preston Crossing in Saskatoon because my gums had become sore and were bleeding. I figured it was called Outlast because it contained more antibacterial ingredients. I was a bit concerned because I thought that it might be …

Over the last year and a half, since I started my new job (after a seven year break from the work force raising my kids) and I must have been way too used to working desk jobs, because being on my feet all day, up and down ladders carrying …

I am using soft contact lenses for more than 10 years. I have tried many different brands of lotions for cleaning and storing my lenses but I am stick to Opti-free Express now . Its been 5 years that I am using Opti-free Express. The main advantage of using …

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 …

These earmuffs really reduce the noise. If you want to do activities while having some quiet time or just don’t want to hear some stuff I consider nonsense than this product is for you. Is it just me or are people meaner and more crazy these days while at …