I used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …

The Rockstar energy drink is one that I have seen for some time, having lived in a college town that has an exclusive contract with Coke to sell only their products this is a product that I have seen a lot of students around campus drinking but I had …

Recently, my hair had begun to break again even though I had given it a break from relaxing for a little while. This time I decided that I was going to buy myself a sensible hair treatment that would strengthen my hair, make it grow and not only that …

I tried the Alli weight loss diet pills to help me in my weight loss goals. Before I purchased the starter kit, I did online research about the pills and how they claim to work. I wanted to be sure that this was something that I wanted …

I take a nightly hot tub bath to help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. To keep it interesting, I use a variety of bath bombs, bubble baths and other products. Some of my favorite products contain sea salt, which helps to add minerals and the magnesium and potassium seem to …

A church mate gave me a tube Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive Cream a month ago. He sister in law arrived all the way from the United States and this is one of the stuffs she gave her. This church mate just like me is also having problems adjusting with …

Sometimes my hair gets damaged because of too much exposure to sunlight and humidity. I have used several brands in the past to cure or repair the damage but then, I need to change.
My other brands just repaired the damage but …

When I was visiting relatives in China a few years ago, I experienced for the first time one of the most disturbing physical problems I’ve ever experienced. I got a boil on the back of my leg. At first I just thought it was a large painful pimple, but …

I work in a business/casual atmosphere so tennis shoes are entirely out of the concern and in some cases the shoes I have to use are not the finest for my feet. I have high arches and extremely large feet by the toes, so it’s hard for me to …

I drink a lot of tea, and I would like something to counter the effects of this habit on the look of my teeth. I cannot afford professional whitening, and I have used a few toothpastes but the results are not as dramatic as I would like. Whitening strips …

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 back problems for years. When I was younger I played a lot of sports and did a lot of lifting. I think that is why I had so many back problems. For some reason I never really did …

My favorite deodorant is Dry Idea Deodorant Powder Fresh Clear. I have used this deodorant for years and will only stop using it if it is no longer available for purchase. I purchase it at the grocery store that I shop at for $4.19 for a 3 oz. bottle. …

I am basically a person with a very weak back and keep encountering back problems time and again. My growing age coupled with a lifestyle where I spend quite some time in front of the computer - sometimes makes my condition ever worse. In those miserable days - my …

I am always busy with my projects. And I am worried about my health because I am starting have pains. Early in the morning my mother woke me up but I cannot stand on my bed. I try to stand but I fall on my bed. In the …

The Nature’s Measure Extra Strength Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels can be found at the Dollar Tree for one dollar. Thirty softgels come in a bottle. One thousand milligrams of fish oil and three hundred milligrams of Omega-3 fatty acids are a part of the ingredients contained within each softgel. …

I recommend Aleve for headaches, toothaches and menstrual cramps! I love this product the effect takes in few minutes and stays till 4-8 hours. I usually take 2 pills for pains (250g each) but of course one can lessen the dosage. I am this person who usually drinks medicines …

As a woman I feel it is very important to stay as fresh as possible throughout the day. One way that I like to stay fresh is by using pantiliners. I think they are great throughout the day and will always keep any woman’s underwear clean all day. I …

I take a hot bath every night to ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like muscle pain, tightness and spasms or cramps. Hot water is sometimes the only thing that truly helps. I use a great variety of bath products, and they have become a sort of hobby of mine. It …

I went motorcycling with my boyfriend this past weekend. I will admit that I have always been slightly clumsy, which is the main reason why I took a lot of extra precautions while riding. Ironically, I ended up taking a major spill when I was getting off …

“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …

Balley total fitness in Lowell isn’t a bad gym but there are way too many things this place could change to make It a whole lot better and one of them are the hours. The hours were decent but I think this place should have been open twenty four …

Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips are quite popular. No doubt, you would have seen this product stacked on supermarket checkout counters, often beside the gum products.
There was a time when I used it everyday, but nowadays, I only use it every now and then. Beware though, if you …

I have not given much thought to making my teeth whiter but lately, I have begun looking closely at them through the mirror. I noticed that the front part is uneven in color —“ some teeth are yellowish while others beige. I picked up Denivit in the supermarket …

Being a fibromyalgia patient sometimes means looking for creative ways to ease your symptoms when doctors are baffled by them. I found that taking a hot bath before bed prevented the majority of night time pain and muscle cramps that I have suffered for years due to the disease. I …

Dandruff is my worst woes when it comes to hair care. I use ordinary shampoos that can be found in the market. My hair reacts to them wonderfully. It always manages to shine especially if I take the extra time and effort to use conditioner. The problem is my …

I often experience muscle pains after I play my favorite game. There are home remedies available like I normally immerse myself in the bath tub filled with ice cubes to ease the inflammation. This is applicable when I have lots of free time, when I have the following day …

I’m a clean person. Admittedly, sometimes I can be a little (as my kids like to call it) anal retentive. I can go over the same surface, wiping it down, a dozen times, and still feel like it’s not quite that clean! I know, it’s obsessive, but at least …

I take a hot bath every night because it helps with the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use mineral salts for their healing properties, and bath oils and bombs if my skin is dry, especially in the winter. In the summer when my skin is oilier, I like to …

When I was newly wed I and my husband went to Baguio City. This a wonderful place actually. I really enjoyed the cold weather and the abundance of greeneries and floras in this mountainous place. However there was one thing that almost spoiled our short vacation. During the first …

Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …

One of the Epsom salt products I have been using to help relieve my ingrown toe pains is the Rite Aid Pharmacy First Aid Epsom Salt. It has not fragrance to it at all and contains magnesium sulfate, which is a natural pain reliever. The salt itself is small …

One of the daily supplements I take each day to help with my asthma and simply to help keep my immune system functioning properly is Nature’s Bounty Vitamin E Supplements. They help block the free radical cells that cause my asthma attacks as well as help prevent other lung …

In today’s world of high sugar and bad foods, many people have really sensitive teeth. It’s usually due to a cavity that gets filled or even a exposed root. Whatever the reason, there is a toothpaste called Sensodyne that is suppose to help relieve the pain caused from any …

Since 3 years we are using the Savlon antiseptic liquid for any kind of cuts or wounds on the skin. My children are very naughty and very often they get the hurts of the scratches on their skin, and whenever it happens I wash that part of the …

I’ve been using Summer’s Eve products for about 3 years now. I’m very satisfied with the results, especially the sensitive skin brand.
The sensitive brand is great for people with sensitive skin. It’s a soap free wash that doesn’t irritate skin. The product is tested by doctors and is completely …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …

Once in awhile I try out a product even though the skeptic alarm is going off full blast in my head. One such product was discovered in an Avon brochure, and was called Bust Sculpting cream. My skeptical mind told me that I would have heard of it …

Few months back I had a terrible bike accident and fractured my leg , I was hospitalized for a week and when I was discharged I had my leg plastered with strict instruction to take adequate rest. I didn’t have much problem with the plaster initially but after …

There have so many whitening soaps that came out of the market after Block and White Brand stimulated the interest of customers to have lighter skin tone. I was one of those customers who got quite mad in searching for an effective whitening product. Well, there had been …

I have always had beautiful long nails and many of my family members and friends envied my natural white nail tips. I always took pride in caring for my nails by shaping and buffing them to give it a salon finish; however, over a period of time I’ve neglected …

I have very sensitive skin and so I have to think twice before using any cream. My sister uses Vaseline Intensive care, Aloe Fresh light moisturising Lotion and she never had any skin related problem with this cream . I tried the lotion in small amount from my sister’s …

I was recently told that because of the deteriorating ozone layer, SPF70 is now required to provide efficiant sun protection. I had always heard that anything over 30 SPF was a waste, but according to a family members dermatologist, it has now changed to 70. Aveeno has put out …

I use cotton swabs just about every single day. I clean my ears with them, and yes, I know I am not supposed to but I’ve been doing it for thirty years and haven’t poked an eardrum out yet!
I also use them around the house for a …

I have a Manuka birth ball. Indeed I would say that I’m fortunate to have it because it has been truly invaluable during my pregnancy. The Manuka birth ball has been particular useful during the latter stages of pregnancy. A little bit of back strain and …

I like to keep a thermometer around the house that is easy to use and read. I don’t like the old fashioned type of thermometers because they are too hard to read. I found a thermometer that takes all the guess work out of reading the thermometer or even …

I always loved using various kinds of bathing bar soaps which I found different and rather interesting. Since there are so many varieties of soaps available in the market —“ it sometimes became quiet confusing for me to select a particular kind of soap. But in order to …

The Muscle Milk product is one that my father was given by the supplier of the product since he is friendly with the man who distributes them and so the man was nice enough to give him three of three. He had them in his house for a while …

With the swine flu scare and the germs and bacteria spreading around, you have to be very careful especially with small children that loves to get dirty and likes to touch everything. I had seen a commercial for the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and just knew that this was something …

Finast brand, which is Giant Food’s store brand name for products, Clear Anti-Itch Lotion works great to relieve pain and itching from poison ivy, poison sumac, insect bites, poison oak, and other minor skin irritations.
The Finast brand compares to the same active ingredients that are in the …