I have very fair skin, which is one reason I use strong protection when in the sun. Another reason is that I was told a long time ago that I could have a mild case of lupus, and that some lupus patients were photosensitive. This means that the sun …

Small cuts and wounds are pretty normal in an house hold were there are 3-4 small kids running around all the time .They are a bunch of very naughty kids always on to some kind of prank and so have them falling and injuring themselves all the time and …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and to help treat the sore muscles, pain and cramping that come with it, I take a nightly hot bath. This has helped more than any other therapy and I credit it with allowing me to have a normal life and normal activity level. I use …

Even though I take good care of my oral health, brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing every day, and getting my 6 month cleanings, I still need some help with my breath. I like to chew gum or eat mints, but there are times when this is not …

An excellent community resource squandered due to poor management and appalling staff. RivMed offers general practitioners, a nurse and dental service as well as transport free to Aboriginal people.
As a patient at RivMed I was kept waiting for two and a half hours, being constantly lied to by …

I was curious as to how well a little strip placed on the tongue could actually freshen the breath. I decided to give it a try to see if I liked it. I picked up a three pack of Listerine PocketPaks for $3.96 at Walmart, which had 24 strips …

I have always liked Eos brand, and have a lot of respect for it—“ but I was a little bit skeptical when a friend told me this Eos shave cream was good for shaving dry. I have never been a fan of electric razors, and I have never used a …

One of the things I like about coming back to live in Europe is the good food. Brussels especially is a haven for dining as there are plenty of restaurants, brasseries and cafes to choose from. On the downside, everyone in my family seems to be gaining weight …

I’ve been using the Migun Bed for over a year now and strongly recommend this bed to everyone over the age of 18. Migun beds are massage beds that use Jade rollers to provide message and acupuncture simulation with infrared heat. I discovered the Migun bed during …

When the makers of the Perfect Pushup came out with their device, I knew it would only be a matter of time before others would soon arrive. That Christmas in fact, I actually purchased a pair for a family member knowing that the knock-offs would be there …

This is a very good source of protein for people that hit the gym and cant get sufficient amounts of protein from normal food intake. Whey is a derivative of cheese. It’s value is around £24 for 908g, I purchased the 2.2kg for £44. The price varies depending on …

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 have purchased a lot of bath products from the Body Shop in the past, but I have to admit that this is one of my favorites. I do not consider myself to be very picky when it comes to shower gels. The main things that I …

My mother is almost 60 years old and she still working hard for our family. She is very workaholic at all times. She is just ignoring what will happen to her body when she is at work. She didn’t mind it. She is just work and work.
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A friend of mine gave me a gift basket that had various Bath & Body Works lip glosses, and small lotions in it, as a gift. It’s a favorite store of mine, and one that I and my friends like to receive gifts from. One of the …

This is the best antifungal available over the counter but I must start with a few warnings. It does stain and you will be purple for a few days! Now that I have warned you I can tell you why I think this is one of the best antifungals …

I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

Its mosquito season here the natural bug spray I like to use to help keep those darn biting insects away from me is the All Terrain Herbal Armor Insect Repellent Spray. I like this bug spray because it is DEET free and is not greasy or oily. I also …

Being brought up in a chinese culture family, I have always been exposed to some traditional chinese medicines/supplements/drinks. Usually, when people in my family feel unwell at their early symptoms of cold or cough, we will consume traditional medicine first before resorting to prescription medicines and finally seeking doctor’s …

Because I work nine hours hunched over a computer in a highly airconditioned office, I regularly experience a lot of aches and pains in my different body parts. Mostly, I have back aches and neck pains due to my unchanging position. Another common pain the bothers me strike in …

Landice L7 LTD Treadmill With Pro Sports Trainer is a sort of an odd ball among treadmills. Priced at $3,000, it is a bit too expensive to be bought for home use, and yet it’s not sturdy enough for commercial use in a gym. According to the manufacturer, it …

Solo Care Aqua - All-In-One-Solution is the best contact lenses solution that I have ever used. Since switching to this brand I have had an easier time putting my contacts in, and I have been able to wear them for longer without my eyes feeling dry. Before …

I was told to take calcium for bone health and because my diet lacks it. I have also been told to take magnesium, because it is important for heart function and essential for muscles and nerves to work properly. In addition, I normally take a multivitamin and several supplement for …

Verseo Air Pressure belt
I always woke up with pain in a leg or some other place. Since I am not a pain-killer fan, I visit the spa for a massage to deal with the pain. This was way beyond my means as I spend almost half my monthly earnings …

An aching body had always been my problem since ages —“ because of this problem, I always tried looking for new innovative ways of relieving me of my pain. On one such occasion I have to set my eyes on Verseo Air Pressure Belt. This air pressure belt wrapped …

I have used several brands of sanitary napkins, including Stayfree, Kotex, and a few store-brands. None have provided the protection, absorption, and comfort of Always Ultra Thin Pads. After years of wearing standard thickness pads and experiencing bunching and leaks, I decided to try the ultra thins. …

Dettol antibacterial hand soap has become our family hand wash since past 2 weeks. I got attracted to the pink coloured bottle top and when I saw it was Dettol, I thought of giving it a try. The pink …

I have tried many different toothbrushes over the years. I don’t have a particular one that I stick to and will try almost any toothbrush once. I saw a fairly inexpensive toothbrush at my local Dollar Tree store and just could not help but try it. It was the …

I’ve gotten numerous amount of marks on my skin during the summer, from heat bumps all over my arms, to mosquito and other bug bites around my arms and legs, it’s just been horrible! I’ve also spent a lot of time at BBQs at family and friends house, and …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

I have been using baking soda on my toothbrush to brush my teeth for quite a while now. It makes my mouth feel so refreshing clean and my teeth feel so good. I had a friend tell me that her dentist told her to never use baking soda …

I’ve always liked the idea of products that have multiple functions. Since I have a huge supply of first aid products, if I can use them for other things, like regular bath and body care, then I’m all over it like white on rice. I have a ton of …

Giving medications to my family had always been part and parcel of family. Giving each one their required dose especially when I would be busy with other work would sometimes cause irritation. Sometimes I would also forget to give the required dose and then would feel guilty about it. …

Soft soap is a well known liquid soap and body wash manufacturer. I have been using softsoap to wash my hands for many years. I never knew there was a aloe vera version of soft soap until I was shopping at my local Dollar Tree discount store when I ran …

Never really been a big fan of electronic toothbrushes. They have there pers but there isn’t anything like a manual toothbrush. I think electronic toothbrushes have been invented for the lazy teeth cleaners who find it hard to always brush their teeth manually. This is how I used to …

I’ve always loved the smell of menthol, camphor and eucalyptus vapors. My parents covered me in Vicks Vaporub when I had a cold, I’ve used it in vaporizers many times for colds, and sometimes I just like the cool feeling it gave your sinuses when you sniffed the jar.
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Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

If you are looking to shed some pounds and are not afraid of a little hard work you may want to try Barry’s Boot Camp Fitness Workout System. Barry Jay fitness guru to the stars recently developed a home workout system that can now be purchased online …

This have been my tampon of choice for years. I have tried many other brands and I always turn back to Gentle Glide because the others just don’t compare! The applicators are very smooth and gentle, just as they advertise them to be. They are not bulky at all …

I bought this razor when I got tried of being nicked and cut by cheap disposables and my legs were getting irritated by the dry skin of winter. The idea of a moisture strip built in sounded great to me, and I had heard this product was very …

I take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia. It helps my symptoms more than anything else I have ever tried. Obviously, a bath every night can get boring unless you use a wide variety of products to keep it …

I hate to swallow pills, so when I find alternatives, I try them. I take a daily multivitamin, and those tend to be large pills. I have used gummy vitamins, and chewable orange flavored ones—“ even liquid supplements that you mix with a drink. When I saw these from …

I tried my second Shape workout DVD today, and I am happy to report that I found it more appealing than my last. Although it has a similar configuration, it was a more inclusive session. Today’s Shape 20-Minute Makeover contained a 20 minute interval training session and also four …

If you love the sun but love your skin, chances are you try to stay lathered up in sunscreen. But there have been recent debates about what’s really better for your skin: the chemicals in many sunscreens, or the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The solution for me is …

I went to this Jakarta Skin Center few times. It was few years ago, when I had a problem with my skin face. There were too many acne on my skin face so I decided to visit Jakarta Skin Center to get some treatment.
I heard from some friends that …

I love trying new hand creams to see if I can find one that I like better than the one that I call my usual hand cream. My hands tend to get extremely dry in the winter months, so I need something strong enough to handle the chafing and …

This nifty little device provides a fun new way to clear mucus from your baby’s nose! I like mine, although I still use my bulb syringe nasal aspirator sometimes too.
It seems that most babies are discharged from the hospital with a blue bulb syringe. If this device produces …

I like having different kinds of antispetics around the house. I have two in the kitchen, three in the bathroom, and a variety of sprays and such that I keep either in my purse or in a slew of first aid kits we keep around the house for a …

A favorite hobby of mine is trying out products from other countries, especially bath products and soaps. I have a friend in the UK who sends me treats from the British bath shoppes, but sometimes I find a nice import all on my own.
Such is the case …

In an attempt to get my teeth whiter, I decided to try Aqua Fresh White Trays to see if that would help at all. I am a smoker and keeping my teeth as white as possible is sometimes very difficult. The white trays cost $31.97 and you get a …