I can’t help but be fascinated with the often outrageous claims of popular diet pills. With American obesity at epidemic proportions, and an estimated 46 billion dollars spent on diets and self-help books alone last year; it seems as if diet pill makers must become even more …

I have tried quite a few shaving creams over the years. Especially during the summer months when I want my legs to be silky smooth. I have tried shaving with creams, gels, conditioners, oils, and body wash. I have had varying results with each. Then …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

If you are one of the people who has always been told by their dentist that they need to floss but you can never force yourself to commit because of the strain that it puts on your teeth then believe me I am just like you and I have …

Ahh, there is something so soothing about the smell of eucalyptus. Some people have pretty strong negative reactions to it, but I’d saturate my furniture and drapes down with the stuff if I thought my guests wouldn’t be offended by the strong smell. I guess it’s a preference only …

I have a love of body washes, and I tend to try most of the new ones that come out on the market. I have not had a lot of experience with the Tone brand, but when I saw that they made a blueberry scented wash, I was definitely interested. …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

I like to use a skin cleansing wipe for extra hygiene in the bathroom. When I was suffering from a yeast infection, the wipes I had at home, which were a fragranced, mainstream brand, were burning me like crazy. It was just because of the infection. They had never bothered …

I get extremely painful migraines with the aura with the throbbing pain in the head that hurts my whole face and causes me to become very nauseas. One of the items I use to make handling a migraine a bit more bearable is the Earth Therapeutics Dream Zone Sleep …

I picked up a small package of these feminine wipes while I was out one day. I happened to have started my period while I was shopping. I had been expecting it so I had protection with me, but I wanted to freshen up a bit before the day was …

After having tried a memory foam topper for awhile and loving it, until my poor mattress finally just collapsed, I decided to try a memory foam mattress. With the entire mattress made of memory foam, I knew I would not run into the same problems of spots where the …

I decided to try this shampoo because I generally really like Burt’s Bees products, and I do process my hair with color regularly, and it has damaged my hair, especially at the ends. Supposedly, the jewelweed (which I had never heard of) and fennel seed helps to renew processed hair …

If you are one of the unfortunate people that can’t see things up close anymore —“ especially when you’re reading (like me), then you probably buy a bunch of reading glasses. I recently purchased the Magnivision RediReaders Reading Glasses in the 250+ power (strength) from my local CVS …

A nightly hot bath has been part of my routine for several years, to help me to relax and sleep well, and also to help treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. This therapy has been a lifesaver to me, and I credit it much for allowing me to live …

I’ve used almost all of the adhesive bandage brands, but out of all of them, I still think none compare to Band-Aid brand. There are so many varieties out there as well, which pretty much cover any site of a wound. I keep a few first aid …

I love using bath salts in my nightly hot bath. They add minerals to the water, and help to detoxify and cleanse the skin. One of the types of salt that I sometimes use is Himalayan salt, and I happened to notice that they were making “salt bars” for …

I play piano and keyboards, and also have fibromyalgia and joint pains related to arthritis. Until the last two years, the symptoms never affected my fingers, so I was very alarmed and upset when I started to have stiffness and cramping in my fingers, especially when it was cold. …

Irregular bowel movement and constipation is common to anybody. It is because of stress, diet and everything that affects us in a very unhealthy manner. I have been suffering from irregular bowel movement. It is really inconvenience because sometimes you feel you are bloated when you cannot defecate for …

I became a fan of camphor when my grandmother introduced me to her camphor oil once when I was having spells of feeling faint. It worked really well to stop the woozy feeling, and I love the smell of it. Since then I have learned of other uses for …

I am overweight and diabetic, like so many in our population. I have been trying to lose weight for years, and have made a lot of progress, but to keep on top of it, I like to use products that enhance metabolism and insulin efficiency. I have taken green tea …

I bought a tube of Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste to try recently. It was comparable in price to other name brands of toothpaste (about $4 for a 6 ounce tube). With a coupon I had on hand, I paid $2.79 plus tax which I consider to be …

In my family, right now, a relative has been hospitalized for diverticulitis, and is in acute pain. It is important to know the symptoms and what to NOT accept as a diagnosis! My relative had severe abdominal pain and back pain, but, a full time job, and it was …

I own a few epilators for a long time now like Braun, and while I own a lot of them, I use some of them weekly while others are set aside or put away. I bought Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epiglide Ladies Wet Dry Epilator for $30 and it is one …

Levora is an oral contraceptive. You take it once a day (at around the same time everyday for best results), on the fourth week you can take blank pills or not at all. The blank pills don’t do anything, they just keep you in the rhythm of …

I am a person who has been suffering from severe headaches right from my teenaged years. Though I try my best to use various alternative therapies( reiki, AccuPressure techniques) to help me heal my headaches, most of the time my headaches are so severe that they seem to calm …

Tooth sensitivity is almost experienced by everybody. When we drink cold beverage, we can feel that our molars react to it. When we eat ice cream, it causes a painful feeling when it slides off in our teeth. Cold water or anything similar to it can make this …

I have always been the one to catch everything. If anyone near me was sick I would catch it. I always had a poor immune system. I was always sick from something. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I stopped getting sick all of the time. I …

I love to use Aura Cacia products. I knew the first time I ordered one of their bath foams that I was going to love everything they made. I have used their essential oils and various bath products and have always been impressed with the high quality and amazing attention …

I have very fair skin and have been warned not to spend time in the sun without serious sun block, both because of my skin and the fact that I may possibly have a mild case of lupus.
I have tried a few of the self tanning products, and …

I love to use facial cleansing towelettes in the summer. When I have spent time outside and have gotten hot and sweaty, I like having a cool towelette to clean my face, without having to stop and go through the trouble of cleansing it with water. They also really come …

This is one of my daily routines before I brush my teeth. I’d always wanted that bright white teeth without having to go to the dentist to bleach it. I came across this one on a tv commercial and decided to try it. I bought this for about $10 …

If you spend a lot of time using damaging heat appliances such as frequent blow-dryers, and straightening irons, you may want to try a product I just purchased at a local Sally’s Beauty store. The Silk Elements Megasilk Olive Heat Protection Spray not only leaves your hair …

The Bally Total Fitness Gym, located on 4438 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA, is surprisingly one of the better and more affordable gyms in the area. It is conveniently located by Cal State University Long Beach and by various apartment complexes, making it an ideal choice …

I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …

My husband has over-exercised himself I think. He has been jogging in the morning for one hour and even playing basketball at night. Aside from this he is also regularly working out in our mini gym. Well I told him already that exercising is not tiring up oneself and …

I have a condition which causes my brain to not stay in the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. It is possibly the root cause of my fibromyalgia symptoms, which I have had for many years. To treat the condition, I take a drug called Elavil, which …

Being a certified “bath junkie” means I will try just about any brand that looks promising or offers me a good price. I love using various kinds of bath additives, and one favorite that I keep coming back to is a mentholated mineral bath. I have fibromyalgia, and suffer …

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 …

There is something about the hot summer weather in the American South that always has me experimenting with different moisturizers. I would describe my skin as dry although it does tend to be more oily during the summertime. I do not think that I am very picky …

I wouldn’t exactly say I’m a sickly person. In fact, prior to moving to Michigan, I would get a yearly flu, around September, and after a week or two I was right as rain and wouldn’t have another problem until the following September. It was like clock work. But, …

The Alpha Relaxation System by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is a 2-CD set designed to activate alpha brainwave patterns and encourage relaxation, improve concentration and productivity. It is different from the audio programs designed to help you sleep.
It claims to have a very positive influence on the health and healing. …

I really like Olay products because they work so well on my skin and make it so soft and smooth. One product I really liked was the Olay Calm Release Body Wash with Violet and Lavender, but it’s really hard for me to find now in stores. …

I found this product at a beauty supply store in town. I was hoping for it to fade a small brown spot on my cheek. I had already checked with the doctor to be sure it was not anything serious, and he said it was just a “sun spot” …

Digene chewable digestive tablets, a quick solution too most of the problems related to gas and constipation. It’s quite a common tablet in most of the Indian homes as we prefer oily foods which are the source of these stomach related problems. Take our home for instance not a …

I received a sample of Playtex Sport not to long ago. I liked using them for a change. I usually wear Kotex. The applicator was a little easier to use and I liked it a little better. The only big difference I really saw was that the actual tampon …

After attending a live belly dance show recently, I vowed that this would be the year to try it out for myself! Upon my return home, I started browsing Amazon for a belly dance DVD that might get me started. Although there were many choices …

For many years I’ve been using a Feminine wash for many years. This to help to maintain the normal flora and vaginal PH, prevent from itching, odor and is inflammation.It is very important that everyday as a women we used feminine wash because some women are prone to …

This scale was given to me. A friend of mine’s husband was a very large man who lost about 200 pounds. He had this scale, which weighs people up to 400 pounds, but found the shape of it awkward for his feet. Since there were not many to choose from …

Since I have gone over the big 40 mark, I have noticed a few fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and cheeks. Losing weight has made them more obvious, and I noticed one night while I was laying down and plucking some eyebrows with a mirror in my hand …

I was recently treated to a session at Body Envy located at 2121 Woodhead Street, Houston, TX 77019. I got an e-mail through GroupOn about getting a chemical peel treatment for much less than the actual price so I decided to take the deal. With GroupOn, you have to …