When I was having trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome due to some serious over-typing and repetitive injury, and used several different night splints and braces to keep my hand still while I slept. One of them was made by Imak, which I bought after the first one I had started …

I decided to try Powerflex Chin Up Bar when I tried using Valeo and Altus to fit the doorway of my new room but failed. So when I bought this one, I tried it right away. This one is something to rave about. Although both Valeo and Altus were …

I actually owned a few fitness balls before, but because they lasted only for a little while, and so I need to buy another one which would last longer. I bought Sunny Health & Fitness Exercise Ball online and it arrived in around 3 weeks without any problem. …

I’ve always, since I was about fifteen years old (so I guess that’s not really “always”, but you know what I mean) had a complete and utterly impractical fear of the dentist. I had one bad experience and, I’ll admit, have never been back to the dentist save to …

When I was looking for a wipe that I could take with me in my purse for when I changed feminine hygiene products on my menstrual period, I came across these at a Walgreen’s store. I liked the idea that they were natural and organic and did not have …

I actually got this product because it said it was Deet Free. I’ve tried Deet brand products, and other products that contain Deet as their active ingredient and, for the most part, not only do they not really work all that great, they also stink pretty badly, and I …

I try to try as many natural soaps as I can, as I get dry skin every time I use a soap with anything resembling a harsh detergent in it. The newest soap I have tried has been the Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, and while it does seem …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

I always felt that stretching always played a vital part in keeping my body fit and healthy. I always tried to incorporate some stretching exercises in the beginning of my exercise routine —“ to make my fitness routine truly successful. So when my friend just showed me her newly …

Most of the girls are experiencing problems during menstruation, and that is what we called dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea according to my research is a medical condition characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation.
I myself experience this during my menstruation, it is indeed painful and is the number problem for me. …

We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …

Green Cross Ethyl Alcohol is a 70% Solution Antiseptic and Disinfectant alcohol with moisturizer. What attracted me to buying this alcohol is that it has a moisturizer. I know that with my role as a mom, I should also be protected from germs and infections to avoid passing …

I was in a lot of pain after a day of tubbing out on the lake because it literally takes every muscle within the body to help hold onto the float as the boat pulls it fast across the lake giving you the ride of your life. Me never …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. It has been essential in keeping me active and healthy. I love to use bath salts, because they have some amazing health effects and help to treat my condition. The minerals added to the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and …

I recently got hooked on the self foaming hand soaps made by Method and other companies, and it changed how I viewed these products. Initially, I though that they were not economical, and that the water-like solution would not last long enough. I was wrong—“ it is concentrated even though …

I’m one of the unfortunate people who constatnly struggles with her weight. Even as a child I was a bit chubby, and when I had children of my own, and managed to put on sixty pounds with each of my two children, and only losing about twenty of those …

I bought Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel for only $10 online. I used to try a lot of products before which made my acne scars fade to an extent, but at some point my acne scars had not completely healed. So when I tried this product, I was expecting …

When I have severe flare ups of fibromyalgia, I feel like my batteries have been completely drained. I barely have the energy to function, with none left over to enjoy life. I’ve tried a lot of different supplement products that are supposed to give energy, and one of them was …

I got tired of using Off repellent whenever I went outside, because it left a sticky filmy feel and I always had to shower it off later. I had tried Skin so Soft by Avon, and while it worked a little, again, it was an oily film. I …

As a general rule, I am very careful at the type of medication I will take, and do my best to limit it to over the counter remedies. Whenever possible, I prefer the more natural health alternatives to other types of remedies.
I stumbled across Silver Biotics by American …

I have been using the Women’s Daily Multivitamin from Target (the store brand) for a long time and so far this winter I haven’t had a single cold. I know a lot of people may not like the generic store brand as they wonder if it works as well …

I am one of those unlucky persons who keep often suffering from chapped lips. The skin on my lips is very dry and if failed to be taken care, can start peeling. Sometimes the condition would become so worse that I would have blood start coming out —“ leaving …

I use a lot of bandages throughout the year, but when it comes to covering blisters, there is only one kind I will use because it is wonderful, and that is the Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Advanced Healing Blister Cushions that come in 8 count boxes. they are …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

I really regret purchasing this mask for my skin, I’ve tried a few LUSH products in the past and I’ve only said positive things about them, but sadly now I have a negative about one of their products! Now I’ve tried many masks in the past, some working well …

While consuming six cups of Rooibos herbal tea per day was the tried and tested way for me to clock my daily required antioxidant intake, during times when I am on the road, traveling to play away matches, it gets a bit difficult to make and drink six cups …

I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

I have tried a lot of Burt’s Bees products in the past. The main reason why I love purchasing products from the company is the fact that most of the ingredients in their products are natural. I was browsing through the health and beauty section of one …

When I am in a hurry especially at work, I usually skip the tooth brushing and just switch to using mouth washes. There are a lot of mouth washes out there but I feel that most of them are alcohol-based and sometimes hurt when I swish it in my …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

I started working a new job last September, after eight years of unemployment, so I could stay home with my kids until they were old enough to be trusted to stay home by themselves. I was excited to start working, but I believe my body just wasn’t up to …

Since I use a variety of massage oils for treating my fibromyalgia pain, I love to try new ones. I had never used an Ayurvedic massage oil before, and the ingredients looked interesting, but I did not want to order a large bottle in case I did not like the …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the muscle pain and spasm of fibromyalgia. This has led into my making a huge hobby out of trying different bath products. One of my favorite things to use in the bath is a mineral salt. Not only is it …

The first time I saw a stability ball, I was very intrigued. They looked like a lot of fun, and I thought that is something that I can do. I am so glad that I purchased one. There are so many great benefits to having one …

I love to be unusual.
One of my friends decided to get chunks of her hair colored purple, and I absolutely loved how it looked on her. This was an unusual thing for me, because I am normally very conservative in appearance, but I was fascinated with the reddish-purple glow the …

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 …

It has been raining in our country these days. We all know that every rainy season, mosquitoes tend to be a lot more than the usual.
Ever since when I was a little girl, I am the only one in our family who gets constantly bitten by mosquitoes. I do …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

Today while at CVS Pharmacy waiting on a prescription to be filled I noticed people walking around with shopping carts filled to the brim with all sorts of neat items, I knew there was a clerance isle somewhere and I had to find it!
My eyes immediately went to a …

Everybody is taking the Omegas these days, and if you aren’t, you probably haven’t been to a doctor in a long time. It seems that, since the word got around about the wonderful powers of these fatty acids, there isn’t a store on earth that isn’t pushing them. …

I just trust this toothpaste, Colgate Total Toothpaste. My teeth is been stronger than ever. I had been using colgate since the day i was taught how to brush my teeth by my parents. So i truly believe in thier product. This new Colagte Total is definetely designed to …

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 try to increase my intake of fiber for a variety of reasons. It helps me to eat less, therefore promotes weight loss, and keeps me “regular.” I had taken the Benefiber product in the larger package that you mix with water before and was pretty impressed with it, …

These little bottles of hand sanitizer/antibacterial gels and sprays are invaluable to me as they make me feel a little more protected against the germs and lurgies out there when I cannot get to some soap and water, so I tried out this Quash Hand Sanitiser. It comes …

Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself that I would get healthy and lose weight. I must admit that I was able to keep my resolve for several months until I slowly began to lose discipline due to stress from work. Once again, I have …

I’m perpetually on a diet and that has had deleterious effects on the condition of upper arms. Since losing and doing exercise alone did not seem to be making the grade, I decided to try these slimming wraps to see if it could help me lose some of the flabby, …

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 …

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 have had severe hair growth problems as long as I could remember. Ever since I was a little girl, my hair would grow at a net length of 1 inch a year. It would break off more than it would grow. I was tired of the ridicule and …

After having used a very expensive unscented foaming soap for the restrooms, our church cleaning lady finally wised up and switched to this great Dr. Bronner’s product. The upstairs restroom was used by both genders, and some of the older church members had skin problems or sensitive skin, so she …