I have to say a big “thank you” to whoever the genius is behind this splint. It is probably the best ankle slint I’ve ever used, and I’ve even had some rather expensive ones prescribed to me by my own doctor. I paid over $100 for this ridiculously useless …

I have tried many antiseptic creams and one of my favourite one is Savlon. I first bought it from England and it did impress me as it is very cheap yet effective and it can be used to treat a variety of skin problems like cuts, minor burns, insect bites, …

Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …

I became interested in African black soap awhile back and even ordered some raw soap to try out. I liked it, but when I tried to make a liquid version of it from the solid, all I really made was a slushy mess—“ so instead I ordered this soap, based …

I had read a few articles about the benefits of taking Echinacea, and had tried it as a tea a few times, but really couldn’t get into the flavor enough to drink it long term and see what the benefits would be, and then sort of turned away from …

I’ve heard a lot of hype about the benefits of acai berries in your diet as a supplement. I had taken some acai supplements about two years ago, and they worked very well, though the results were subtle, but then couldn’t find them again after that. Then, it seemed …

The Neutrogena Acne Stress Control line of acne treatment products supposedly helps reduce the appearance of acne as well as prevent breakouts before they occur. This product is marketed for acne that is caused during times of stress or because of stress. This product specifically is designed to reduce …

Hapee Gumtec is one of the few gum formula toothpastes in the market today. It contains Allantoin to speed up the growth of new tissues in the gums, Vitamin E to soothe and smooth damaged tissues, and Triclosan which is known to reduce plaque and tartar build up.
Before …

Lately, I’ve had a need for a bigger band-aid than just the average size and decided to try Band-Aid - Medium Adhesive Pads. These comfort-flex bandages come ten in a box for a pricey $4.50 and up mark. That’s a lot of money for just ten of these …

I’ve tried a few eye creams on the market, trying to freshen up my tired, aging eyes, which now have fine wrinkles and sometimes puffiness in the morning. If your eyes are the windows to your soul, my soul must be exhausted!
I saw this product on the …

I have used several products which are supposed to help support the immune system and prevent colds and other infections. This product contains the elements to do that- such as elderberry, echinacea, vitamin C and zinc, and is also supposed to help ease the symptoms of a dry, scratchy throat. …

The nutritional supplement, Ensure Plus, is specifically made for people who want to either maintain or gain weight, like in my case. It comes in an assorted amount of flavors. Some that I know off hand are Strawberry, Chocolate, and Butter Pecan. The only flavor I have experience with …

I’ve always had a problem finding a nice whitening toothpaste that:
1. Wouldn’t make my teeth sensitive
2. Would be cruelty-free
3. Would actually work
Finding a toothpaste that would follow this criteria was really hard, because it would be either non-cruelty-free or simply wouldn’t have any effect on my teeth. I tried …

I have used a variety of foot and shoe deodorizers, and most did not last long. Although I do use anti fungal sprays and products to keep odors from happening in the first place, sometimes they just manage to happen anyway. I have a few pairs of shoes that …

Currently, I am taking Whey Maxx Instant Protein Drink Mix: Chocolate Flavour. I took it for the simple reason that I want to lose weight, but try to maintain the muscle mass. It cost me around 35 dollars, which is an average price for it. It is a lean …

I honestly can’t leave my house from about May until October without getting positively chewed up by mosquitos. They are particularly bad this year because of the sudden and warm, humid weather we’ve had, and I can see them swarming around my back porch light. It’s disgusting. They sometimes …

This interesting German made shampoo was suggested to me by a friend who had tried it. She did like the way it made her hair feel, but could not continue to use it because she had a reaction to something in it that caused her scalp to itch and flake.
…

When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …

My eyes have a tendency to get too dry at times and I need something to just give them a little boost. There is nothing worse than dry eyes as far as I am concerned. I find that when it happens, I rub my eyes too much and then …

I have thinning hair, which is also somewhat damaged and brittle at the ends. I have tried just about any shampoo and product that is supposed to reverse hair loss or make hair seem fuller. This Queen Helene shampoo was one of many that I tried. Someone said it worked …

I had some issues a few years ago with gum disease. Through diligence and with a dentists help, I got them straightened out. Now, I get very worried if I see any signs of inflammation in my gums as I really don’t want to go through all that again. …

Having taken an antibiotic, I developed a rash on my neck, shoulders, back and chest. At first, I did not know that it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I tried over the counter topical creams with no success for relieving the rash and the itching.
Ketoconazole …

I hate talking bad about products because I know that in some way or another this is something that someone is trying to make money off of. But if it didn’t work for me then it just didn’t work for me. There isn’t much I can say about that. …

As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …

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 …

Although I am a big fan of this product line, it was not until fairly recently that I actually tried this facial cleanser. I had been shopping in a local pharmacy when I realized that I had been out of my usual cleanser. Since this product is …

I usually keep hand sanitizers around. I am so glad that they have been made. They can really come in handy. Recently, my daughter was diagnosed with strep throat. We were quite surprised. She didn’t have a sore throat or anything. However, her …

Mosquitos love me. I can walk out my door and they swarm.
I am always on the look out for a good bug repellant that has Deet, but doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily and my pores clogged up. I didn’t think one ever existed.
I saw a commercial the …

As anyone that knows me well knows that I simple adore anything that the Bath & Body shop sponsors or any of their own lines they create. And one of the lines I really like is their True Blue Spa products. I was first introduced to this product line when …

I like to use a facial mask to rehydrate and refresh my face. I have used a lot of different kinds, but it was the smell of this one that made it remarkable for me. The Alba Botanica papaya mask is a gentle, hypo-allergenic gel mask. It is pH balanced, …

I am a regular jogger but never been to gym. I even never assumed whether I can monitor my heart rate while jogging. I was so much interested in this product that helped me to monitor my heart rate while doing exercise and helped me to know whether I …

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 …

Doing the house hold routines for nearly a fortnight (due to the absence of my helper) —“ left me feeling just irritating and miserable. Since I was not used to such vigorous routines (washing utensils and mopping the floor, washing clothes) - I felt just frustrated. But little did …

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 …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

I ended up owning and using this product in a very unusual way.
I actually really like the taste of olive oil, and I cook with it all the time, use it in salad dressings, and also use it for making skin lotions and creams, and massage oils. There is never …

Vaseline Petroleum jelly one of the must have product specially for fighting the dryness during the winters. It is a multifunctional cream and can be used on the whole body from the forehead to toe with any side-effects. It can be used on the face to fight …

I have bout always pads a couple of different occasions. I like them because they have different pads to meet my needs. They have pads that are thin and don’t feel uncomfortable. They also have pads that are really long to really help prevent leaks. Sometimes it is hard …

I have had sinus congestion and problems for many years. A lot of it is due to allergies. Also, I have to take medicines for rheumatoid arthritis that makes me more susceptible to colds. I have been to the doctor many times for these issues. …

I love handmade specialty soaps and Lush makes some of the best I have ever tried. It took me a long time to try out the Lush brand, even though friends and fellow bath junkies had been urging me to do so for a long time. This soap shares the …

I started looking for some products not only for the bikini zone when shaving or waxing, but also for ingrown hairs in general, because I had an issue come up where I had bumpy upper arms from ingrown hairs, and it was driving me crazy trying to get rid …

When I was a baby, I was found to be allergic to cow’s milk. Apparently I broke out in huge sores all over my scalp and skin. I was given goatmilk instead and this solved the problem.
Later, I outgrew the allergy and have since been able to tolerate cow …

Off Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Product review
Choosing a proper repellent to keep away all those mosquitoes, bugs and all the potential carriers of numerous diseases is not an easy task at all. Most of us used to think of their presence as of something natural and necessary in the “circle …

I had a really nasty scar on my hip that was about an inch long that I was trying to get rid of and started using the Quantum Scar Reducing Herbal Cream and I have to say it has worked okay. However, the cream did end up working well …

I go through a period every single year when the stress levels really start soaring for me, and it’s usually during the summer months. I’m not sure what’s going on in the summer for me that raises my stress levels, but I’m riding high on them, that’s for sure. …

I have a birthmark or an inborn scar on my left face that makes me feel insecure at times. Then I heard about Contractubex gel in a tube from a certain forum. I did research about it and after finding several good feedback, I bought my own from Mercury …

After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …

There are times that money gets tight, especially when i’m waiting on payments from contracts. When I’m in a pench like this, I go with the Tena Ultra Briefs since they are less expensive than Tranquility ATN Diapers.
While Tranquility ATN Diapers is my preferred brand, this is the …

Experiencing a terrible neck pain due to long hours of journey had now become a part and parcel of my life. The fact that sitting for long hours without any kind of proper neck support made my neck feels just stiff and rigid that I almost found it difficult …

I have fibromyalgia, and also spend a great deal of time at the computer writing or working. My neck tends to get very tight and sore after hours of work, and sometimes this ends in a serious tension headache that may keep me awake at night, which is not what …