I’ve had unsightly red and dark brown bumps on my skin since I was ten years old. I found out from a visit to a doctor that the term for these bumps is Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition arises from the failure of the upper layer of your skin …

I’ve used all of the major brand of adhesive bandages, Curad included, and it seems we go through a lot because my child and I are really active in the outdoors. That, and we’re majorly clumsy, so we fall or get cut up quite a lot. And, …

I use bath salts and bath bombs frequently with my nightly bath. It is an important part of my treatment for the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I like to use bath bombs in the winter because of my skin, which gets very dry in cold weather, and also from …

The health of my skin is a very important issue for me since I suffered from severe acne in my youth and have begun to notice that my two young teenage sons are also beginning to experience the same problems as well. They don’t quite have the luxury of …

When I was working last summer outside I discovered that my deodorant stick never really worked again. The weather in my new home is three digits most of the summer. This would cause my deodorant to stop working early in my shift. Then I would begin to smell and …

I have fibromyalgia, and sometimes suffer from both back pain and plantar fasciitis, so standing for long periods can often cause me a lot of discomfort and limit the time I am available to be upwardly mobile. I read about these anti-fatigue mats on a fibromyalgia message board, and people …

I purchased this two in one soap and shampoo because Costco had a great deal on it. I got both this and the regular Johnson’s bath together for less than I would have paid for the bedtime bath alone. The claim of this product is that because …

Since I am not comfortable going to a gym with all the people around, I’ve been looking for a moderately priced exerciser to put in my extra bedroom. I considered buying rowing machines and treadmills, but I ended up buying the Weslo Momentum G3.8 Elliptical Exerciser from the local …

As I am getting older, I have noticed fine lines around my eyes and I have been actively looking for a product that can help to reduce them or slow their progression. I heard so many people talk about retinol, I finally decided to look for a product with …

It’s the season for runny noses, hacking coughs and the use of one or two sick days. Almost everywhere I look, cough medicine is on sale and moving quickly off the shelves. Along with that I’ve noticed the spike in hand sanitizer sales. It seems like people are truly …

I was very disappointed with the quality of a couple of carrier oils that I ordered from Nature’s Alchemy, but they redeemed themselves with this essential oil. I like to make my own massage oil blends, and often use essential oils in bath product, vaporizers, and general fragrance products.
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I love Desert Essence products. I have come to trust them in making health products with tea tree oil the right way, and I have purchased their essential tea tree oil quite often for making my own home blends. When I saw they made a toothpaste, I had to give …

ProForm Recumbent Bike SR 30 is a stationary bike that has the rider in a somewhat reclining position. One way to describe it is like sitting on the couch with your legs in front of you, on the pedals. The bike is obviously not designed to give a heavy …

When I purchased Phentramin-d, which was the time I tried to take Dexatrim. I do not have a good experience with Dexatrim not because it is not effective. It is effective in making me lose weight but I never experience the blocking of hunger. The worst part is the …

I get stuffy nose and watery eyes around this time of year. My nose is actually very sensitive. I also tend to sneeze quite a bit when outdoors. I bought a pack of the Reactine Allergy + Sinus relief tablets. I got the 30 pack for $25 or so. …

I have ridiculously pale skin. And I don’t mean that I’m just pale. I mean that, on certain days, I might look positively corpse-like, and I’m just not sure how long I can keep telling myself that “pale is in this season”. I’ve tried tanning beds and sun tanning …

Who loves mosquito? I think everybody don’t, even hate it. Yes, it’s a bothering insect that make us feels so mad when they bite us, even make our skin itch and irritate.
I usually use mosquito repellent in lotion to avoid mosquito. It’s practice and has a good fragrance. I …

Balley total fitness in Lowell isn’t a bad gym but there are way too many things this place could change to make It a whole lot better and one of them are the hours. The hours were decent but I think this place should have been open twenty four …

Recently I had a chance to tryout the famous Bowflex, it’s a very interesting work out machine, and at an affordable price, you can perform over 25 different exercises and those are only the ones that I have came across, I am pretty sure that there are a lot …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

I received a bottle of this product as a gift from a kind friend, when I was suffering from a particularly nasty bout of seasonal flu. She knew just what to get me to cheer me up, as I loved natural products and was very happy with the way …

I’ll be honest… I had no idea what resveratrol was until I bought this product. But the bottle claimed all sorts of results, including a healthy cardiovascular system, immune system, capillary strength and lowered cholesterol levels. I had previously had a visit with my doctor concerning allergies, and some …

Sometimes I do foolish things. I am an intelligent person who can read labels, but occasionally I just don’t think. When I was telling a friend of my mother’s about my weight loss efforts and products I had tried which didn’t really work, we got onto the subject of …

The Lateral Thigh Trainer is a really neat exercise product that I use faithfully. I like that the Lateral Thigh Trainer does not include any bouncing or jolty motions, because that is too hard on my joints. The Lateral Thigh Trainer has been great for keeping my thighs toned …

Benecol Caramel Smart Chews are an awesome way to lower your cholesterol. I don’t have a problem with my cholesterol being high or out of control, but I think that everything and anything I can do to keep myself healthy is very important. Having high cholesterol can cause many …

I really don’t like bug bites. Not that I know anyone who does. Bug bites seem to happen a lot especially around mosquito time. I normally wear bug repellent when I know I am going to be outside in the evenings. However, sometimes I do …

One of the biggest challenges in being diabetic is keeping track of your blood sugar levels. I was given the Contour glucometer to try out by my doctor. In order to test my blood sugar levels with the new meter, I have to have specific test strips that are …

When a friend of mine, who was into natural healing techniques, got all excited about a clay bath kit she had bought, I have to admit I was curious. She went into a speech about metals in the body and all the problems they can cause, toxic chemicals, medications, …

Diabetes is a disease that shows no harm visually but damages vital organs of the body in a slow pace. It is a disease that my mother was detected with, a few years ago. She was advised lot of exercises but she could not do them due to her …

My midwife recommended I take Evening Primrose Oil, both to help with cramping and to aid in the production of cervical mucus. After looking over several brands, I settled on Spring Valley Evening Primrose Oil. It is available in different dosages, but I chose the 1000 mg so I …

I had been quite excited about attending my cousins wedding a few months back. In order to look my best, I tried my best to eat right and exercise regularly to help my skin looking and feeling fresh for the day. But to my horror, I noticed a two …

Although my skin is normally very dry, I do notice that it becomes more oily during the summertime. I recently ran out of my usual and somewhat pricey daily moisturizer and I decided that I wanted to try something new. The main thing that I was looking …

Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

I have always believed in the antiseptic healing properties of —˜’Dettol “and this antiseptic aid always remained an important essential in my medical kit since ages. Since there are a flood of antiseptic products in the market- I sometimes find it very tempting to try something new, but with …

Protein Powder is a great addition to the diet and nutrition of every body builder and muscle-gain enthusiast. Whether you are an exercise enthusiast, bodybuilder or not, protein powder has many uses from giving your body the protein it needs if for example you have a low protein diet …

This is one of my daily routines before I brush my teeth. I’d always wanted that bright white teeth without having to go to the dentist to bleach it. I came across this one on a tv commercial and decided to try it. I bought this for about $10 …

I was unemployed, raising my kids, for about seven years before I finally decided, because they were old enough to stay home by themselves for a couple hours here and there, that it was time for me to head back to the work place. Now, the most I ever …

The Back Magic Stretching Device might just be the best $30.00 that I have ever spent. I suffer(ed) from constant lower back pain. This device is a small device that you lay on, on the floor - it has a base and a cradle. It is …

Every time I go to the mall, I always find myself stopping in Bath & Body Works just to see if they are having a sale, or to see if there are any new scents out. I’ve tried most of their coconut scents, but the first time I …

I’ve been using this product called Ladytop secret key plus for 3 months now and I thanked my friend for recommending it to me. This product is actually lobata extract and is in a box of 20 sachets. Lobata is only found in Thailand and so Ladytop is from …

Atarax is a brand name for the drug Hydroxyzine hydrochloride. Atarax has properties that are effective in treating allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, particularly itching. It is also used to treat other conditions such as insomnia and anxiety. This drug can also act as a sedative. Atarax is available …

I keep some aloe vera gel on hand for sunburn and other first aid uses. It is amazing for kitchen burns as well as sunburn, and the cooled gel can soothe a tired face and perk up tired feet as well. It can be used as a toner, or acne …

Lichensa is the name of the creme which is used to the feet or to cure the cuts of the heals. This is the best medicine or the creme that I have ever seen. This cream can be used to cure any kind of fungus infections which …

In the most part of my teenage years, I have had some sort of a recurring problem with acne. I kept going to see the doctor and getting treatment in the form of a lotion as well as tablets to help fight the acne. It worked for short periods …

We recently enrolled our three year old at the local new NHS dentist practise in Tewkesbury, after he had an accident and pushed one of his front teeth back.
We phoned up and asked if they did emergency appointments which they did and they saw us 3 hours later. …

The Immune Essentials a Condition Specific dietary supplement from Swanson Vitamins that targets the immune system. I was searching for a product that strengthen my immune system at a good price and I found it works great I never get sick. It contains Immune Enhancer AG, Immunolin immunoglogolin, Beta …

For the past two weeks I have been taking the new Vital8 Gummy multivitamins. First, if you don’t like gummies, these vitamins are not for you. They must be chewed well to be effective, so if you don’t like the taste or texture you can’t opt to …

They say extensive usage of alcohol will make your skin dry, the truth is, I have been using Casino rubbing alcohol for a long time now and I never felt my skin drying. The alcohol comes in two “scents”, the original and the scented one (this is in a …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

Having had a recent unpleasant experience at a National Health Service dentist in my area, I was more than pleased when I was able to change to another dentist when they advertised in the local paper for National Health Service patients. I had put my name down on their …