I’ve been taking birth control ever since junior high. Not for preventing pregnancy, but for painful periods. I had my first ovarian cyst in the 7th grade, I’ve had periods that last up to 3 months, and taken almost every birth control to help the pain and excessive bleeding. …

I have always had a sensitive type of skin and this is true on my head as well. Most anything I use on my skin or in my hair makes me really dry out, really oily or makes me break out in hives. When I was younger, I used …

working as a nurse in a hospital is often times very stressful. Most of the time, I often catch a cold or even certain infections. Often times I tend to forget taking up my vitamins so I end up being vulnerable to infection. Luckily I use PotenCee which is …

There are several brands of cleansing bars marketed to women that have been long time favorites of mine. One of the brands near the top of my list is Caress. It has been around for years, and the quality and consistency of the brand is excellent.
I …

I purchased this leg rest for sleeping on my back. I have lower back pain and my doctor recommended I use a leg rest specifically made for medical purposes rather than just propping my legs up with pillows.
I tend to be most comfortable with more height …

I own a lot of yoga mats and Aurorae Yoga Mats is one of them. It cost $35 online, in one piece.
It had the right measurements of 45 x 70 which was not too large and not too narrow. I like that it was a little larger than the …

I’ve become a connoisseur of kid’s toothpaste. My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors that mainstream regular brands usually have, so I use children’s formulas, or some natural products which tend to have milder flavors. I have purchased Oral B’s Stages toothpaste many times before, but …

I, like many women, get fed up with the symptoms associated with the onset of my monthly period. Sometimes it starts a few days before, sometimes up to a couple of weeks before the period starts. This can ruin half a month! I have been fortunate that I normally only …

I purchased this conditioner the same time I purchased Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo, after seeing the great price of it. I figured if both the shampoo and conditioner are at such a low price, I might as well purchase both to get a good value! Herbal Essences …

I love Primal Elements soaps. They are made in long bars which are cut in slices, always irregular for a truly “hand made” look. Each individual bar is a work of art. Cut out shapes are inserted into the loaf so that when it is sliced, each bar …

Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

With gift card in hand, I spent a small fortune on Bath and Body Works products for my birthday treat. Before I rate this one item, let me say that I love their products in general. This day, I bought a can of the foaming shower mousse in “Twilight …

This little energy booster in a can became one of my best friends during my varsity years and I can safely say I have had more than hundreds of these energy drinks pass thorough my system over the years.
At first I was using Red Bull incorrectly, according to …

I suffer from extreme allergies and have allergies to pollen, hay, animal dander, ragweed, mushrooms, molds and some trees. Every year during the peek of allergy season, I start using and drinking the Traditional Medicinals Caffeine Free Organic Nettle Leaf Herbal Tea. I use this herbal tea because it …

The human body definitely needs adequate calcium supplementation since it keeps our bones and joints strong. Without it, especially for aging individuals, it can result in osteoporosis. In simplest terms, our teeth, bones, and joints can get brittle and can break easily without enough calcium supply.
My mother …

Taking a bath is part of our daily routine before we head on out the door for a busy day at work or school. But aside from that, maintaining a good oral hygiene all throughout the day is also very important specially when we are dealing with other people …

Cosmo skin is a glutathione supplement. I’ve been taking this food supplement since last year, not to whiten my skin, but to get rid of skin blemishes and pimples. I heard from clients’ testimonies that this supplement effectively smoothen face and eradicate blemishes, so I gave it a try.
For …

When my only pair of glasses broke, I needed a new pair quickly. My job requires attention to detail, so I had no choice but to find the fastest service I could. I always heard Lenscrafters was the best place to get eye ware, although I also heard they …

Being an home maker, I always felt that my hands were always over worked. Any work small or big- required to put my hands to work and because of this, I would sometimes feel pain and acute numbness specially at the back of my hand and fingers. Though the …

Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …

I take my kids to Pediactric Partners, which is a pediatrician office. I love taking my kids there becauseit is well kept up and the staff is great. I like how they have the rooms decorated in cartton designs for the kids so it could more entertaining for the …

I used to see a lot of commercials for air freshing products that plug into the walls and basically don’t have much of a scent to them but still manage to clean the air. I don’t smoke myself but for the longest time I was allowing my smoking friends …

I have used a few Kirkland supplements before and generally find them to be good. Vitamin E is a great product to use for heart health, the immune system and a ton of other health benefits. My actual reason for buying these was for something different. While you can buy …

My digestive system was off due to antibiotics I was taking to help fight off an infection so I started taking Enzymatic Therapy Pearls IC Intensive Care Probiotics to help get it back on track, which it did without any uncomfortable side effects. In addition, the probiotic supplement also …

The reason I tried this mouthwash is because I was suffering from cough and phlegm and it was very hard for me to breathe so the pulmonologist recommended this product. I just needed to rinse my mouth with this mouthwash twice a day, once when I wake up …

The Meadows has to be one of the most beautifully structured facilities I’ve ever been to as far as it relates to treatment facilities in Arizona. As a mother of a recovering addict, I’ve been in and out of many facilities, just recently this one.
Built 35 years ago …

I am a diabetic, and was diagnosed ten years ago this year. One of the first things I did when I was diagnosed was to find out as much as I could about the illness and how to control it and prevent the complications that affect so many of its …

I had bought the Vick’s Personal Steam Inhaler to help me improve my breathing. I would usually have chronic sinusitis, which made it difficult to breath out of both nostrils. I thought the steam would help clear my nose and make breathing much better.
The operation of this …

My partner uses calendula cream for treating eczema, and I use it for minor skin irritations, and it works really well for both. The last time I purchased a calendula cream, it was not the kind we usually get, and it did not seem to work as well for my …

I take a nightly bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and also to give my skin a moisturizing treatment when it is feeling dry. In the summer I often use lighter products, but one of my favorite products to use in the winter is the wonderfully rich bath bomb. I have …

I usually don’t share my thoughts on the medicaments and supplements online, but here I found a very nice and affordable B Vitamins supplement that a lot of people might be interested in. I’m not a certified doctor and I can’t give you medical advice, so please don’t take this …

This is the coolest little humidifier I’ve ever seen! I had to get it when I saw it because I knew it would be perfect for my son’s bedroom. He was only 6 at the time, and his big thing was dragons and he had them all over his …

I used these pH boosting drops for over three weeks, while staying with a friend out of town. He was a big believer in keeping the body and all that goes into it alkaline, and he insisted that I use the drops in everything I drank that was water based, …

I have elevated cholesterol and I refuse to take statin drugs after having a very negative experience with them. I have been taking fish oil and combinations of fish and flax oil for several years to help control the condition without drugs. I have a neighbor who has really struggled …

Whenever I have my period, I would usually use a feminine pad instead of a tampon. I am really paranoid in using tampons because I am afraid of toxic shock syndrome or maybe I might forget that I have a tampon on. One day when I was walking around …

I bought my Fit & Fresh Portable Drink Mixer By Vitaminder for a little over $5. It was my first time buying one of these little mixers, though I have been wanting one for awhile.
It is small and comes with a little travel case. All the stirrer really is …

Although I am not usually a person who uses antibiotics or hand sanitizers, becasue I generally believe my body’s immune system is good and can handle what it comes into contact with, since the recent Swine Flu epidemic scare I decided to use, for a short …

When I purchased my latest workout at Wal-Mart last week, not only did I find a fun new kickboxing inspired DVD, but I also found out that it contained many handy features.
For starters, this workout contains five 10 minute segments that allow for different …

I became interested in this product after reading a comparison review with other corn starch products. Like many people, I do not want to use talc based powder because of their potential negative effects on health, especially for women. This product contains mostly corn starch, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, cotton and …

I am constantly on the look-out for easy ways to give my teeth a whitening boost. I’m not into the hassle of going out of my way to see that they get to a degree of pristine, movie-star white, but I do appreciate a little boost. Actually, …

Nivea Deep Pore Control Cleansing Foam is a facial wash which can clean the face from all the dirt and grime you’ve been getting all day. I was a bit hesitant to buy commercial brands because they are not only expensive, but they cause my skin to dry, too. …

I bought a bonus pack of two bottles of Shield Lens Cleaner from my optician’s office at my last eye exam visit. It was a good bargain, and I thought it would be very convenient to have a bottle in my purse as well as one in the …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

I have often had trouble with allergies. But the over the counter allergy medicines just did not quite do the trick. And when my allergies are bad enough that I do break down and obtain an over the counter allergy medicine, it always dries up everything on …

Head lice are too commonly seen in children especially with girls who frequently play under the sun. Well that is what I have so far observed based on my personal experience. When I was younger, I’d get head lice that way and my Mon would not stop till …

I honestly can’t be out in the sun. It’s really problematic because I love to spend time with my husband who loves to be outdoors, but I have such a large variety of issues to deal with that I don’t always have a good time being outdoors, and, as …

I have used Excellence hair color in the past, and when I saw this ten minute easy “Excellent to go” product, it looked like something I would really like. Ten minutes is a very short time for coloring hair. Since I had never used a quick develop product, I did …

One of the products from Johnson & Johnson that both my wife and I use is the Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Cream Cleanser. This product is designed to clean and moisturize one’s face. The container advertises a cool, refreshing, tingle upon application.
I would …

I noticed lately how many toothbrushes are on the market that are electronically operated. I have wondered about these toothbrushes since first hearing about them. I wanted to know how well these actually worked and if there was any noticeable difference from a regular toothbrush. I have children who …

My experience with the Walmart brand Equate Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops was not all that memorable and so my first purchase also happened to be my last purchase. Now the cough drops are not that bad, but they also happen to be not that good either. They are …