I first took the slim shots product because I had seen it on TV and the ad said that it was clinically proven to suppress your appetite and make you feel less hungry. I also asked around my circle of friends and found a few who had taken them …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

Since I have a very sensitive mouth and most mint toothpastes burn my tongue and gums, I tend to use kid’s toothpastes, or natural products which tend to have milder flavors. When I told someone this, they asked me if I had ever heard of “MI” paste, which is purchased …

This is a GREAT DVD for anyone who has experienced back pain. The actual exercise portion of the DVD is about 26 minutes and requires you to have a chair, a mat and a tie or strap. Rodney does a great job of demonstrating the poses and choses …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpaste formulas. They all tend to have really strong mint flavors that nearly knock you out. That burns my mouth and makes it very uncomfortable for me to brush, so I spend less time brushing, which leads to lessened oral …

I am not usually big on the so called diet pills that help you lose weight, but I think this one has a chance at doing some good. It is Super Fat Burning System. It is a dietary supplement that helps you burn up unwanted fat safely …

Always Infinity is a new product so I wanted to try it out. They are maxi pads that have powerful absorbency. I have now tried both the regular flow and the heavy flow. I normally just use tampons but at night need something so I bought them for that. …

A few weeks back when I developed some cuts in between my feet toes due to heavy perspiration this summer- I found it extremely difficult even to place my legs on the floor. I just couldn’t walk a step without feeling the pain and this was making me feel …

Though I’ve loved Nature’s Way products for years now, I was actually hesitant to try this Thisilyn Cleanse product. I figured it just couldn’t do everything it claims it can do. Plus, it was a little expensive at about $30 and claimed to do a generic variety of things …

Ever since I got home six months back after graduating from college and quitting my first job, I have gained unwanted pounds. When I had my weight checked with a nutritionist, I was shocked to find out that I am overweight by a few kilograms. I’m not really conscious …

You know those people who never get their kids immunized? They claim that it’s really not beneficial to them, so they opt out of it. I don’t even know how they get away with it or how their kids are allowed into the school system.
When my son was small, …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

I have had a few dental problems over the years, and I am always looking for new oral hygiene products to try out. Much of my problem comes from the fact that I hate to floss. I have very sensitive gums, and any more flossing than once in a …

My mom and I are both diabetic, and when she saw these socks in one of her medical aid catalogs, we both decided to order a pair. These have some very unique features. They are classic diabetic socks, which are non-restrictive at the top, allowing circulation to be at its …

When visiting an elderly friend’s house, I laughed when I saw what she had done with her old slivers of bar soap. She had tied them up into a sock, and had the sock tied onto a bar inside her shower. We all hate to waste those little …

I picked up this little lip balm when I was traveling and got chapped lips from being in the cold wind. It’s a little different in how it is made. It’s a rather large tube, and the product slides rather than twists out. This is kind of cool and convenient …

In my sister’s mini gym, this is the machine that I love using. Other than it’s great for my bottoms and thighs, it gives me a great 30 minute full body workout. The machine’s body is well built, and all of us have not had trouble with it. Except …

When I was a little girl, I used to hate brushing my teeth because they were always so sensitive no matter if I was using hot water or cold water to brush my teeth with. I grew up in a very large family so my mother bought a huge …

I have to say that I’d never tried a pain relieving liquid before trying Absorbine Jr., and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’ve tried a lot of creams, so I know I at least had something to compare it to, and I knew what relief from my …

Tung gel is made specifically for use in cleansing the tongue. It is recommended that you use it with the Tung brush. I have a Tung brush, so I decided to give it a try. I was worried about my breath because of an upcoming date—“ I wanted my …

Almost ten years ago, I was working for the Postal Service, at a Remote Encoding Center, which basically means I sat at a desk, usually for ten hours a day, and typed in the addresses that appear on envelopes that have been pushed through and scanned by a big …

I have an occasional cold sore, which usually occurs when I am tried or run down. When I was going through a stressful period during a family member’s illness, I was having more than my fair share of them. I used various creams and topical treatments, which helped, but …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

I like to make my own blends of massage oils. I have a set of essential oils, and usually use either almond, sesame, or olive oil along with jojoba, castor oil and various others as the mood hits or if I have a specific need. Two products that I use …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

Andrex Winter White Toilet Paper is not the sort of thing that stirs the fires of passion in the manly breast, it must be admitted. I doubt if it does so in the womanly breast either. Nonetheless, it is an essential part of the hygiene that we take …

I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

Swanson’s High-potency Vitamin D-3 is a supplement that is used to aid health in the skin as well as help with the absorption of calcium. This is most commonly taken as an all in one. Most people buy the calcium supplements that has the vitamin D in, to try …

Acne can be a pain. It does not matter if you are a teenage or an adult, no one wants to have blemishes. My personal experience is that I could spend thousands of dollars trying out products just to find one that really works for me. Either they work, …

I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia that I have had for many years. I have found this to be one of the best therapies, not just for its effectiveness in relaxing the tense and painful muscles, but for its effect on …

I have had good experiences with the German brand, Kneipp. I have found that they make very high quality bath products, and also that they take bathing as a therapy very seriously. For this, I feel confident using their products for my own bath therapy, which I carry out …

Being a woman, I have to deal with a monthly cycle and when choosing between pads and tampons, I much prefer tampons, mainly because they do not give me a feeling like I am wearing a diaper. I usually buy large multi-packs to keep on hand because it …

I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …

I love to use Aura Cacia products. I knew the first time I ordered one of their bath foams that I was going to love everything they made. I have used their essential oils and various bath products and have always been impressed with the high quality and amazing attention …

Alovera health products are home used products which are suitable for the entire family’s health and vitality. The Aloe drinks which are popularly known as Aoever Freedom drink and Alovera Gel have made some perfect transformation in my body. According to the literature attached to the …

I have several conditions that I deal with on a daily basis—“ diabetes, fibromyalgia, IBS and GERD. At least one of these, diabetes, is a risk for heart disease. When I read about low level inflammation as a possible cause of heart disease in diabetes, I became interested in supplements …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

I suffer from canker sores from time to time due to some of the medications I am on that causes mouth sores. One of my favorite oral rinses to use to help cleanse, treat and heal my canker sores naturally is the Eco Dent Ultimate Essential Mouth Care Rinse. …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

I went to my doctors one day with all kinds of symptoms. We took all kinds of test and everything came back fine except my vitamin D levels. They were extremely low, the lowest she had ever seen. You would think I would have gotten an award, but no. …

To help keep my urinary tract healthy and strong so it does not get infections I like to take Natures Bounty Triple Strength Cranberry Supplements. It helps support my urinary tract with essential antioxidants, vitamins like C and E to help keep the walls of my bladder and the rest …

I have been using Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe for many months now. This started when I realized the importance of using a good hand sanitizer. This happened because I saw a portion in an early morning show which talked about the countless unseen bacteria we do encounter …

Say what you will about this big name home decorator entrepreneur and his exquisite candles that fetch a fortune for those with both money and taste, but in my personal opinion, there is one other thing that he does well and that is his line of perfumes and lotions. When …

Nothing beats old fashioned soap and water for cleaning hands but it is also useful to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer all the time especially in situations where traditional hand washing becomes impractical like when you’re inside the car or the cinema. I have learned my lesson …

I know it is not good to get rid of all germs but sometimes I just feel like I need to. I tried out a product called No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer. It comes in a small foaming pump bottle. It is small enough to fit in my purse, so …

I absolutely love Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard and Insect Repellent Spray, which also includes sunscreen of SPF 30! This is a definite must have! I bought this last summer and have been using it ever since. A good friend recommended it to me, she told me she …

I bought this toothbrush after seeing it on sale in a weekly ad paper. I have been using the Spin-brush and battery run disposable brushes for years, but I thought I would finally bite the bullet and try a rechargeable one. This one doesn’t take up much room, which was …

I am a workingwomen and I always keep my small kit ready with me, which contains some antiseptic crème, cosmetics and also some sanitary pads for emergencies. When I am talking about the sanitary pads, I would like to say something about the choice sanitary pads. Actually …