A couple months ago, I was going through a rather stressful time in my life and as a result of all that stress ended up experiencing some abdominal pain. I couldn’t figure out what it was or what was causing it, but I always felt worse when I was …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

All my life I’ve dealt with mean nasty cankers that seem to take forever to heal. Eating or drinking anything became painful. I had had enough. I went out and got Kanka by Blister. It comes in an 0.33 fl oz glass bottle with a blue cap. Be warned …

Have you heard anything that sounds like “price match”? Yeah. That stuff wherein the seller is willing to match any price from the competitor that would come out as cheaper that what they are offering. A very genuine and effective way to build credibility if you’ll …

Whenever my mother cleans out her closets, I always end up with whatever bath products are found and not wanted. She knows I take a hot bath nightly to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, so I have a never ending need of bath supplies. The last clean-up she did gave me several …

I became curious about the weight loss supplement HCG when a friend of mine posted some photos of herself on facebook. She had lost 50 pounds in two months. I immediately hopped in her inbox. I needed to lose about 75 pounds and wanted to get this process started. …

Frankly, I am not used to use mouthwash after brushing. But when I tried using the Oral-B Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, it is indeed brushing is not enough. I first bought the Oral B mouthwash two years ago. There are still times that I skip using mouthwash but when I …

When I had an itchy skin episode that was related to a chemical problem in the pool, I used up the last bit of a bottle of Sarna, and then went to the store for more. The Sarna was out of stock, so I decided to try the Gold Bond …

I love to use a facial mist toner in the summer when the weather is hot. Sometimes I do not have time to stop during the day and wash my face, or I may want to just get a quick freshen-up without having to disturb my makeup. I have tried …

About two weeks ago, Walgreens featured the new Tone Body washes as an in store special. Not only were they on sale, but a register reward printed on the spot that gave me a few dollars towards my next store purchase.
I’m not sure why …

This was a good product to have around the house in case of bee stings, although it also worked alright for other types of bites like mosquitoes. Unfortunately, I can’t find it in stores any more. The only place I can find it is online at Amazon, but I …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

I recently found a wonderful site that sells eight ounce bath fizzies in over forty varieties, and I have been ordering them like crazy. Since I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I use more bath products than anyone I know, and this site …

Since I am really careful about my diet, I was surprised when I started to have frequent problems with gas, heartburn, and bloating. I was taking all kinds of antacids to get rid of the embarrassing belching and burping, but it was only making my indigestion worse. I started …

I have always commended Philosophy for their amazing scents. Although lately I have turned to using a lot of natural products with fewer chemicals and detergents, sometimes I have to indulge a little and when I saw this product on clearance, I jumped at it. It looks to have been …

When I was scheduled for a series of gastrointestinal tests, I was told to purchase this product as part of the “prep.” which is a torturous and absolutely thorough emptying of one’s gastric system. This product is a powerful laxative, that works with water to clean everything out of your …

am so glad I found this product. I shave my legs almost every day, and sometimes I get irritation afterwards. While this in just a minor annoyance during the winter months when my skin is covered up anyway, it can be a real problem during the summer …

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 …

Most people when they think about zebra fish, it’s either like “zoo” or “as pets”. However in the next 5 or 10 years, they may change your lifestyle. What am I talking about? I’m talking about its applications in health and medical science nowadays. What do people now adays …

I first discovered Vitamin World while I was shopping at my favourite US outlet mall five years ago; I was walking past it, and thought to myself that since clothing and shoes and almost everything else was so much cheaper here than in Canada, maybe vitamins would be too. …

This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …

I really wanted to like this shampoo, especially because I paid a lot of money for it in an auction on Ebay. I bidded on this product because I have heard a lot of positive things about this product line, and I figured that this product would be …

I got a one month supply of this a while ago. It’s one of my many over the counter products that I tried to cure my acne. My acne don’t just come by itself, it brings along a friend called blemishes that makes my face look like it has …

There are times when I can’t get my feet done. And so when I happen to be on a budget, I try to find other means of making it happen. Well first of all I bought this Conair Bubbling Spa for $25. For one thing I want to …

Although I had never used a product by Alfa vitamins before, I decided to try the Pancreatin as one of the ways I first attempted to manage my diabetes without drugs.
I had just discovered I was diabetic, and really did not want to take medications if it were not necessary. …

I believe in taking care of my teeth as one of the essentials of my overall healthy condition as a person. Aside from using the right toothpaste and mouth rinse, I also use a dental floss brand that truly cleans my teeth and gum.
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I have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …

Unfortunately as I get older I have found I encounter a bit more health related issues than I used to, even if my behaviors haven’t necessarily gotten worse. My morning ritual of a caramel macchiato had started to leave me feeling bloated and gassy by mid-morning. I determined that …

My back pain always remained a problem for the last ten years. Although the pain never remained permanent and would usually be an ‘ on and off’ affair’ - the time it surfaced left me feeling like a patient on the hospital bed. My back pain- especially which surfaced …

Irish Spring Deodorant Soap is a bath soap I have been using. It costs 60 pesos in local stores, and I think it is a reliable soap that helps get rid of the dirt and the grime you had on your body, and helps you feel refreshed again.
It …

I am diabetic, and when I was first diagnosed, my doctor put me on a medication that could sometimes cause low blood sugars. This was scary and difficult to control for me, and I eventually stopped the medication and controlled my condition with diet and exercise, and later with a …

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 …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

I can’t help but be fascinated with the often outrageous claims of popular diet pills. With American obesity at epidemic proportions, and an estimated 46 billion dollars spent on diets and self-help books alone last year; it seems as if diet pill makers must become even more …

I have fibromyalgia, and massage therapy is a huge part of my treatment and management of the condition. My partner is kind enough to offer massages when I need them, and we use a variety of oils and lotions for this. When I ordered some bath bombs from Essential Addictions, …

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I have tried many things over the years to ease muscle aches and pains. I learned of this product through a friend’s grandfather, in an unusual way. After a long day of shopping, I developed severe body aches. This time, it was …

I picked up a small package of these feminine wipes while I was out one day. I happened to have started my period while I was shopping. I had been expecting it so I had protection with me, but I wanted to freshen up a bit before the day was …

Boiron is a well known-manufacturer of homeopathic medicine. Unlike ordinary medicine, homeopathic ones are known to be safe and natural. I actually heard about Boiron through my yoga class. When I went to the store to buy Occilococcinum, I was surprised to find out that (1) homeopathic medicine is …

I bought this spray after developing a bad acne rash in response to a sun product I used. It covered my back and upper arms and a small part of my thighs.
Since I have always been happy with Neutrogena products in general, I chose the brand I trusted. I …

I am always on the lookout for pain relievers because I have struggled with joint pain for about 2 years. While i use over-the-counter products in a desperate situation, I generally choose to pick natural remedies, due to the fact that there are less or no side effects. I …

I like to try products that are unique, so when I saw this one, I ordered it out of curiosity. Althugh I normally do not use mint flavored products because of their strong flavor, I made an exception for this one as it is more of a “natural” product, and …

Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …

In an attempt to slowly acquire the right hardware to erect a home gym for myself, I bought two sets of Trojan dumbbell sets that cost me around $10 each.
This was a great purchase for me as I can buy extension weights to add to the intensity of my …

For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of the Listerine product line because I have always liked the way my mouth looked and felt after using the product. A while back, I had been seeing a lot of commercials with kids standing over the …

I tend to sleep in the day more than I should, due to fatigue from fibromyalgia. I have been using standard sleep eye masks for years, and they do pretty much solve the light problem, but the noise problem is another story. Ear plugs help, and I have used them, …

Absolute Dental has been an amazing place to take my kids. They have several locations through out Las Vegas that is convenient to you. I had saw that they specialize in children dentistry, so I gave them a call to make a appointment for my son. We just moved …

For the past year or so, I have been trying to purchase more products that contain natural ingredients. I have a friend who is a major fan of products from this company. About a month ago, she gave me a 6.5 oz jar of this cream and …

I color my hair at home, and although I love to use the little tubes of conditioner that come with my color kits (I get my mom’s too, she doesn’t like them—“ can’t imagine why!) Sometimes I run out of those before the next coloring date.
To replace them has …

Last October, I went on a weekend-long trip to Vegas to visit a friend of mine while she got married. It was a nice trip, but I have to say I wasn’t at all prepared for the flight home, which was a red-eye 11pm flight, until 5am. It would …

When I used a particular brand of maxi pads that I was not accustomed to, I developed a very itchy and uncomfortable reaction to them. The first time it happened, I was not sure if it was the pad causing the problem, since I started using them at the end …