I’d like to be able to say that I’ve had clear and beautiful skin all my life, to such a point that I could be a neutrogena skin care spokesperson. Unfortunately, that would be a total fabrication of the truth. IN truth, it’s been quite the opposite. As a …

Having a clean, healthy and beautiful looking skin has been my upmost priority. I just love pampering my skin with different types of scrubs, body washes or bar soaps which I feel would just help keep my skin maintained —“ right in the comfort of my home. So whenever …

Acuvue advanced contact lenses for astigmatism have hydra-clear to make wearing them more comfortable. It had been years since I had worn contacts and then they were too big for my eyes and I couldn’t see clearly out of them without spending a small fortune. Unfortunately I was one …

I have been on birth control for about 3 years now and I have been taking Seasonle for about 2 years.
When I first started taking birth control I was prescribed Yasmin and I was only on it for a month because I had daily breakthrough bleeding. I am …

I was in a local grocery store and needed some tampons. They had a very small selection and I picked up a box that I’d never tried before. It was the most affordable brand they had available on the shelf. They were the Western Family brand super absorbency tampons. …

Yesterday I took advantage of the rainy weather to get an extra walking workout in. Before finding the Walk Away the Pounds series by Leslie Sansone, I would have been discouraged by the rain and probably would have skipped walking. But since discovering in the home walking …

I began having frequent morning migraines a few years ago. A trip to the doctor and several tests later, I was given a prescription for Imitrex. This is a medication to treat and prevent migraines. On the first say of taking it, I did not notice any …

I have had several allergic reactions that caused skin problems that would last long after the reaction was treated. Namely, redness and peeling. To cleanse my face during these periods, I would use various different products, opting for the ones that were mild, fragrance free, and non drying. …

I have used a saline spray many times in the past for dry nasal passages due to cold weather and air, or allergies and colds. I was under the impression that they were mostly all the same, but I have been introduced to a new product that is a bit …

I have Fibromyalgia. It hurts! Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects your whole body. Your nerves, your muscles, everything last thing.
I have mornings I wake up and hurt all over. I have tried Aleve, I have tried Aspirin (all kinds) and nothing really works.
What does work …

I found this product when looking for fiber supplements, and it is quite an interesting blend—“ so I bought it to try for my own digestive issues. I have had GERD and irritable bowel syndrome for years, and I have been taking aloe vera, fiber and sometimes enzymes to treat …

Right before Christmas I was out picking up a few stocking stuffers and stopped by the Dollar General. I was searching the isles when I found a shake weight. I was skeptical but I picked it up to take to the register. I had the cashier check the price …

The PHP-2026 is a mechanical massage chair form a company called Premier Health Products. It looks like a typical recliner, which is one of my favorite things about it. It doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb in our living room, but it still gives an amazing massage. Originally …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

Oral hygiene is so delicate and important. When my boyfriend and I both noticed that our gums were getting more sensitive than usual and even receding in some cases, we decided our toothbrushes needed an upgrade. We came to this conclusion as we are both very conscientious about our …

Camphor and milk in the same name isn’t exactly a combination of ingredients I think of when I think of treating my skin using an antibacterial wash, but there it was, all in one simple product. I don’t even remember where I found Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk, …

To protect my family from mosquitoes, I use Baygon Electric Mosquito Killer. But this is only inside the house. When I tried to rearrange my pots of plants in my little garden, so many mosquitoes flew around that bit me. I was really frightened because dengue …

I have always hated putting in eye drops. They are cold, feel strange, and make me jump. They are like the little puff of air in a glaucoma test. Even though you know it’s coming, it still makes you jump out of your skin.
When I was …

I bought this spin spa sometime last year. I thought it would be relaxing and feel good on my body. Overall it is an alright product but it could be much better.
My biggest complaint is that all of the attachments don’t work right. There are five attachments that you …

I have a normal skin type but my ache had been disturbing me for quite sometime. After trying out all the possible home remedies, the pimples on my face especially on my forehead remained stubborn. I decided to visit the doctor for medical help, who suggested this gel …

I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …

I am a runner and had started having some pains I hadn’t had before. I had never taken any kind of extra supplements other than my regular daily vitamin, but there is history of osteoperosis and other bone and joint problems in the women in my family. I looked …

This was the first time I ever purchased Cococare 100% Cocoa Butter Stick. Though, this was not my first purchase of a cocoa butter stick. I make cocoa butter sticks a staple in my beauty supplies.
I love cocoa butter sticks. They are convenient to have and to use almost …

Many years ago, when I was a teenager, my mom used a jojoba shampoo on her hair, and I started using it too. It seemed to give both of us a lot of body and volume, and smelled great. Now that I am older and my hair is thinning …

I am a regular user of Cortisone 10 Plus. The last time I was at Walmart, I was running a little over budget for my shopping list that week, so I decided to replace my usual product with Walmart’s Equate brand of hydrocortisone cream with moisturizers.
Everything on the …

Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

I have a slight problem with water retention around the time before my period starts every month. My ankles and lower legs swell and become tight and my rings get tight on my fingers. It can be very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed a diuretic for me, but I hate taking …

Rainy season is coming. But what I hate about this season is they are causing sickness to everyone like runny nose, headache, and a lot more. The most depressing sickness for me is clogged nose and sinusitis because it is quite annoying and frustrating like you cannot breathe well …

One drug-free treatment that I know of is light therapy, a therapeutic method that uses photic stimulation. Though the process, tiny pulses of light are delivered to shut eyes. Some hospitals offer the service and fortunately, products are made available for us to be able to do the therapy …

I suffered a long bout with gum disease and a nasty abscessed tooth that left me with bad breath issues. I used several products to try and combat this problem. Several bouts of antibiotics had left me with yeast overgrowth and all kinds of unbalance in my system. …

When you think about oral hygiene, the first thing that comes to mind is the toothpaste. However, not so long ago people were only using tooth powders and dry, but more natural, toothpaste alternatives. Lush still stands by the old traditions and offers a few different dry oral hygiene products. …

I was introduced to this amazing, award winning facial mask by a fellow tea lover, who had a special interest in green tea and its health effects. The Matcha green tea used in this product is a star- and it is filled with all kinds of other healthy botanical ingredients …

This brand of Member’s Mark Vitamin D-3 Dietary Supplement are soft-gels. I have taken hard tablets of Members Mark Vitamin D-3 before, but didn’t get near the benefit I do when the Vitamin D-3 is in Soft Gel form, plus the gel caps are much smaller in size.
The …

I have fibromyalgia and I try just about any new cream or balm that claims to relieve pain. Since I use them so frequently, it is easy to get bored, and I like to see what varieties of ingredients people come up with for new pain relief. I have learned …

I have always love the line of product that Murad offers. I’m a big fan of them and then i stumbled on this product. It’s the Active Radiance Serum which claims that you’ll notice at least some changes within your skin in about a week or so. It’s enhanced …

I have had diabetes for about ten years. When I was first diagnosed, I tried to learn everything I could about the illness and how to manage it. One thing that I heard mentioned over and over was alpha lipoic acid. This is a powerful antioxidant supplement that is used …

I had an eye infection last week and decided to head down to the pharmacy before the effected area got worst. I bought a bottle of Baush & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Eye Wash. I had already tried a different brand of eye drops in the morning but it …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

I have kept this homeopathic medicine in my cabinet for one year now. A good medicine for acidity and gas problems. Now the relief of any big acidity problem depends on this …

I take a lot of daily vitamins to ensure I get the nutrients that my restrictive diet causes me to lack, and one of the supplements I take not quite daily, but several times a week is Swanson Vitamin B-12 in a lozenge form.
The Lozenges are a lot different …

I’ve read lots of studies about how taking various medications can have bad long-term effects on your liver. Browsing through the herb section of the local drug store, I came across Sundown Naturals Milk Thistle capsules. What caught my attention was that the bottle states that Milk Thistle helps …

As a diabetic who has had problems with chronic and recurring yeast infections, I have tried many things to try and prevent them. Keeping blood sugar under control is of course the best way, but sometimes when you have a yeast issue that won’t go away, even that is not …

I love Aura Cacia products. I have used many of their essential oils, and I adore their bath products. They are very focused on quality aroma therapy as well as making the product as healthy as it can be—“ both for the body and the environment. They don’t use synthetic …

When I began having pain in my right upper abdomen, I assumed it was gas. I soon experienced it so frequently that I had to visit the doctor, who determined that I had gallstones. These eventually ended with my gallbladder being removed in an emergency surgery, but when I was …

Water keeps my body hydrated, and for my eyes I use EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula. Working in front of the computer for long hours hurts my eyes and blurs my vision a bit. When this happens, I put 2-3 drops of EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula …

Simple, practical and it works like magic. After my sister gave birth to her youngest child a year ago, she purchased this Ab Wheel (which is like a tire but with handles on it). It worked wonders on her abs, and after using it for about six months, those …

When we ran out of toothpaste this time we picked this one up because we were looking to try something new and different. I think the toothpaste was reasonably priced and the packaging is very attractive(I like the color orange..lol). We buy Crest toothpaste because it’s been around …

I used to work in a hospital delivering trays for dietary services, and one of my major concerns was germs. This concern grew significantly more following the high number of swine flu cases that we had in the hospital. After encountering a patient one day who had …

This review is for Zestra Feminine Arousal fluid, which comes in small, separate foil packets for use directly on the skin. I wanted to try this product after reading about it. I take medications and also have chronic pain which can affect my libido. Something to spice things up sounded …

It wasn’t until I went to the optometrist and picked up a pamphlet on eye disorders that I realized the problem behind my itchy and watery eyes was “Dry Eye”. I asked my doctor about it and he told me that I could try purchasing an over the counter …