I have been suffering from migraines right from my teenage years and their occurrence always left me feeling quite miserable and depressed. In fact these headaches just seem to paralyze me both physically and mentally, thereby becoming a barrier in my day to day routine work. Though I …

My hairdresser recommended using a cap over my hair when I color or use a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment. I liked the idea, since I had been having a problem with conditioner running all over my in the shower. I wanted to be able to put the conditioner …

I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …

I have tried 5 Hour energy before, but lately I have been drinking a bit too much tea and finding myself immune to caffeine’s effects anyway, so when I was standing in line at the store, I decided I would try the decaf version to see if it would have …

I was walking around the town one day and I saw this guy, I think he was a student, who was giving some kind of brochures to people. I usually take what I get from those people, if they aren’t asking for money, because I know that it isn’t …

To keep your teeth clean is important, but to keep your tongue clean is important too. That’s why I decided to buy this toothbrush from Colgate.
It’s a little expensive compared with other toothbrushes, but it has a lot of good qualities that compensate for it. For example, it’s very …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …

I have palpitations and am on blood pressure medication, so I like to keep an eye on my blood pressure and always have a cuff around in case I need it.
When I was going to vacation in the UL for over a month, I decided that my full size arm …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

I have listed the product name as it appears on the bottle—“ however, I want to let everyone know that this product also contains 190 mg of calcium as calcium carbonate. I take chromium for diabetes management, and when I first bought this product, I did not realize it had …

I love to try different body washes, and Suave is a brand I have always been very pleased with. Although some may consider them a “generic” brand, I have found that the quality is always very good and very consistent with all of their health and beauty products. I’ve …

I am a woman that is always on the go. I like to stay fresh throughout the day. I have been known to sweat a lot in the past and like to try to stay as clean as possible all the time. One way that I like to stay …

I first bought this product at Rite Aid because it was cheaper than the usual kind I buy and I figured I would try it out. It was about six dollars for a pretty large container of it. The one I usually get was about the same price but …

There are a lot of massging foot products on the market, and I have tried most of them. I was just given a SQUISH therapy massaging foot pillow, that I find to be the most relaxing foot therapy I have tried! There is a soothing massaging action that is …

I have always been a solids kind of person when it comes to antiperspirants and deodorants. I would never buy a spray, but my husband took it upon himself to go out and purchase a spray deodorant. When he brought the Original Right Guard Aerosol Spray Deodorant, I was …

I have come to the conclusion that using mouthwash is one of the best ways to keep my mouth clean and healthy. I have not always enjoyed using mouthwash because most of them seem too intense; I have come to find out that they are not all that way. …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

I like to use a light moisturizing lotion in the summer, when my skin tends to be a little on the oilier side and doesn’t do well with heavy creams and body butters. I have always liked Neutrogena products, and I have used their lotion and sesame oil based …

When I developed a severe pain that started in my lower back and radiated down my leg and into my foot, I at first assumed it was my fibromyalgia playing another nasty trick. When it did not get better as soon as I expected, I started to wonder if it …

I have recently become a fan of pain patches such as those put out by Icy Hot and Therma Care, especially for my shoulder and upper back. They stay in place great in those areas, and really keep the heat coming for a good eight hours before losing their …

I am in love with this lotion! It makes my skin feel absolutely amazing, like nothing I’ve ever felt before! It was actually recommended to me by one of my friends, which always have beautiful, soft, clear skin! Both on her body and face. She told me that she’s …

Since I have only recently got into dental floss, I feel like there are so many to try in such a little time. I get excited to buy new flosses and is always looking for the best one. On one occasion I purchased the Walgreen’s brand Mint Waxed Dental …

I am sure by now just about everyone has heard that cranberries help if you have a urinary tract infection, right? I just wanted to stress the fact that this does really work great, not only to cure infections but also to help prevent anyone from even getting …

Today you can find so many different toothpastes on the market. It used to be the same to me which one I bought as long as it was on a discount.I can say that I have tried out so many different toothpastes and I didn’t like them all. I …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

The Cellex C perfecting pen was a product that I bought before realizing how simple it would be to make at home. It is intended to treat pimples, boils, any minor infections on the skin, insect bites or other itchy spots, and it does so without alcohol or mainstream antibiotics …

A few months ago I suffered terribly with mouth ulcers. My whole mouth had a break out and I was in extreme pain. The first thing I would do when I woke up was apply Bonjela. In fact, I applied Bonjela to the ulcers, using a cotton bud so …

For a long time now- I had been hunting for an —˜appropriate shampoo’ - a shampoo which was mild and could be used on a day- to day basis to keep my hair looking healthy and shiny. Though I was completely satisfied with my present shampoo and conditioner (Schwarzkopf …

This toothpaste is a little more expensive than other brands, but there’s an explanation to that. This product is sold in pharmacies, and it’s specifically created to take good care of the gums.
I had some health problems in my mouth in the past, and when I asked my dentist …

My clear skin just seemed to be perfect unless and until those dreaded pimples didn’t show up. Though my pimples weren’t of those severe category type- merely their appearance on my face( especially on my forehead ) was enough to make my face dull and lifeless. These pimples were …

After a prolonged illness last month, I noticed that my skin had become extremely dry and dull. My skin seemed to have lost all the essential moisture and looked just cracked and chipped. But my lips seemed to be the most affected due this dryness. What made their condition …

I’ve tried quite a number of Dr.Scholl’s products over the last two years, and I have to say, I’m not always that impressed with them. I started working a new job two years ago, in retail, and that meant that my feet were always in these awfully uncomfortable shoes. …

My husband and I live in a relatively small apartment, so there simply is not enough room for large exercise equipment. We still aspire to do more exercise, though, even with some degree of physical imitations. I read a magazine article that advised readers to try buying “mini” …

When I was around eight or nine years old I got chicken pox. It seemed like it was unavoidable for children my age. My skin was so unbelievably itchy and I remember being so uncomfortable that I would cry at night because it hurt to lie down. My grandparents …

These days, keeping hands clean and sanitized seems to be more important than ever. I am not always near water when I feel I really need to sanitize my hands. To combat this, I found Walgreens’ liquid hand sanitizer to work, beautifully, for me and for my entire family.
The …

A friend of mine is my “weight loss buddy.” We are both trying to lose fifty pounds total before her wedding next year. We try to encourage each other and we try just about anything interesting to lose weight so long as it is safe.
I was a …

We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …

Walmart Vision Center
6600 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 783-0377
If your on a budget, but are in need of some glasses or contacts the walmart vision center can be a good option. They have all the same options you can get from a regulareye careprovider but most of their frames and …

I suffer from Bruxism, commonly known as grinding your teeth in your sleep. Sometimes when I wake up my jaw is so stiff and sore I can barely move. This affects my quality of life, sometimes it even hurts to eat, although the pain is in my jaw not …

I have used several of the Kiss My Face lip balms, especially the ones with the sun protection. I like to keep one in my purse in the summer for when I am out and about, in case I end up spending more time in the sun than expected. The …

This is for the women who are thinking about getting the Paragaurd. Which is the birth control i.u.d. made with copper. This particular brand says you can stay protected for up to ten years. I just wanted to share my experience that I had with this horrible contraption. …

Having arthritis pretty much means that heat wraps are a staple in my home, particularly in the winter. While now I mostly use my ThermiPaq reusable heat wrap, I do still have some ThermaCare heat Wraps around the house. They do come in handy at times, and …

With my autoimmune disease, my immune system is always weak and I always seem to be catching viral infections and colds. One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended I take daily to help prevent me from getting sick is the Loviral Soft Gels. So far, I have been …

Ever since I purchased The Firm’s Wave exercise step, I have been continuously drawn to The Firm workouts when I see them in local stores. Besides the three workouts that came with my Wave, I now have six Firm workouts purchased separately.
My latest, the …

When I was looking around in Walmart one day, I saw something on the shelf that almost made me jump. It was Sea Breeze! It was the old original formula that I thought they had stopped making, because I had not seen any in ages. This was the …

I hear a lot of people say that you should walk 10,000 steps a day to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I was pretty sure that I wasn’t walking that amount, but I was still curious. I like to walk to and from work on occassion, as I don’t live …

If you are a woman, I would strongly recommend you to try this brand of multivitamins. It is the first one I tried which I actually felt work, unlike some other cheap multivitamins I had bought previously. “One a Day Women’s” is designed specifically for the female body, and …

You know, as I am going through my cabinets to find things to review here, I realize that maybe I am a bit of a germaphobe. When I came across the Safetouch Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves (Non-Sterile variety), and started thinking on all of the things I …

As a teenager, I had a very bad issue with acne. Not that I would break out all over, but when I did break out, the pimples were very large and red and just generally unattractive. Even the smallest pimples are unattractive, but the red ones that look so …