A friend of mine gave me a gift basket that had various Bath & Body Works lip glosses, and small lotions in it, as a gift. It’s a favorite store of mine, and one that I and my friends like to receive gifts from. One of the …

Huntington’s disease is a genetic disease which is relatively rare because it is autosomal dominant, since most diseases are autosomal recessive - this is caused by repeats in DNA. Sometimes this is known as chorea because chorea is a type of dance - and the symptoms are jerked or …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores, and I have tried most of their fragrances. It is rare that I find one I don’t like. This year, when I went in just to check out what was new for spring, I was introduced to the new “Carried …

Propecia was the pill hailed by all baldies as the silver bullet against thinning hair. Unfortunately, Propecia never lived up to they hype, but it certainly is still the best weapon in combatting the process operating on the top of our heads. Propecia works by inhibiting the synthesis of …

I have extreme asthma attacks and my herbalist recommend me to use flax seed oil daily to help reduce the frequency of them occurring. Flax seed is known to help reduce inflammation in the body naturally because it contains natural fatty acids that reduce inflammation. The flax seed oil …

I can’t tell you just how much I love going to my local dollar store. Yes, it’s true, most of the stuff you get there are completely and utterly useless or is made from some country you know should not be making anything remotely food-related, but I am always fascinated …

I’ll admit it. Having suffered from weight problems almost my entire life, I’m a total sucker for those lose-weight-quick pills. I’ve definitely tried my fair share of them over the years, and usually it’s with little to no results. But does that stop me from trying more? Of course …

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 …

If you prefer to use a whitening toothpaste, which will also clean your teeth well and keep your breath fresh– but you are on a tight budget, I have a recommendation. Ultra Brite is an “economy” class of toothpaste, usually costing around one dollar for 6 oz tube.
I think …

When I worked in a pharmacy at a younger age, we had a regular customer who came from India. She was elderly, and spoke in broken English. She asked one day if we could obtain something called Boroline cream.
It was a boric acid cream, with zinc oxide and lanolin. It …

I have to say that I haven’t tried too many products in the miraclear line, and I’ve tried a LOT of products for skin care over the years. I take the health of my skin, most especially on my face, very seriously since I used to, in my youth, …

I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …

I’m an overly organized individual and some might even say that I’m a bit obsessive compulsive about it. I like to have all my ducks in a row, and that includes things like first aid kits! I used to buy pre-made first aid kits, but the minute you went …

Maintaining a proper skin care routine is very important to me, especially during the cooler weather season. Even though I like to try new products, I am usually very hesitant about spending my hard earned money on products that I am unsure about. I purchase a lot …

I am a person with constant aches and pains, always have been since I was young. My family normally told me to use Bengay, a pain-relieving cream, but after a few years, it became ineffective. I had thought that I had no hopes for my stubborn aches, but eventually, …

Being Asian, I was born with Black hair and I’ve colored my hair a few times just to get a different look. I particularly like my hair looking somewhat on the brownish side to highlight my fair features. So when I noticed this product from Sunsilk in …

Trying to lose weight the right way has become an obsession of mine. I know regular diet and exercise doesn’t always work and I could use a little help with controlling my diet. Lately, I have become so overwhelmed with the countless number of weightless products on the market …

I call this ” the Amazing Ostrich Oil’. As soon as you apply locally on the affected sites, you can feel the difference. Minor ailments such as itchiness due to insects bites, minor cut and scratches…all can be take care off. My 5 years old daughter used to scratch …

I have used a few H2O products in the past, and I used to be in love with the blue shower gel they made. Recently, I saw they had an orange version, so I had to try it out. The “blushing orange” gel is in a clear tube, showing off …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

Exposed Acne Treatment is probably one of the more expensive treatments that I have tried. Personally I wouldn’t buy it again but not because it is a bad product. Exposed acne treatment is only sold as kits as far as I can tell. You can not just buy once …

I have been using topical pain relief formulas for years to treat fibromyalgia pain. I sometimes make my own, or add ingredients to existing products. One ingredient that is a staple in these kinds of formulas is eucalyptus oil. When I was looking to restock some essential oils for …

Have you ever seen something on a television ad, ordered it, and then felt so stupid and embarrassed that you hoped no one ever found out? Let me spare you the pain I endured. Do NOT order the Instant Arm Lift strips.
They are a complete and total rip off. …

These days one of my favourite ways to work out sometimes is by popping in one of the Insanity Workout DVDs. I can’t tell you how much they would cost in a store since I’ve actually gotten them from someone, but what I can assure you is that they’re …

I try to take good care of my mouth, so I use a mouthwash after brushing my teeth. Often the most effective ones have a taste that is too strong for me, so one day I saw Listerine Citrus Fresh in the drugstore, and decided to give it a …

Have you ever heard Cresta brand for Ear Thermometer? I bought this thermometer when my first daughter was just one month old. We needed to buy ear thermometer to put it in the house. Just in case, we need it for our baby, we know what to use to …

After being very pleased with a couple of other H2O products, I decided to try out this gel-like treatment as a light summer moisturizer for night time. I had been using an anti-aging night cream for the warmer months, but it was now too heavy and I was finding a …

I am always in search for a new product to improve my skin tone and texture. My skin is quite tan which I honestly like but due to some skin discoloration (caused by sun and my genes, I guess!), I tend to use products that could whiten my skin …

I’ll be the first one to admit that I thought the Shake Weight workout looked kind of goofy when I first saw it. According to the buzz, you can go from flabby to firm in just six minutes a day. Okay that I have to see, so …

Even though my kids think they are too old now to take vitamins I still insist that they take one every day and I still think they secretly like to take them because they are usually fun to take and come in funny shapes and taste really good too …

I’m always having problems with my teeth being sensitive to hot, cold and everything in between. I have constant problems that require expensive dental visits that I can’t always afford. So I’m always looking for something to reduce the amount of dental visits I have to make and to …

I like using Newtex Pantyliners Cottony cover during my light days or even just for everyday use because of its gentle and soft cover. It is comparable to more expensive breathable pantyliners in the market but its advantage is its price. It is cheaper than other brands …

Body lotion is a necessity for me because my skin tends to get dry from spending most of the day in an air-conditioned room. When it comes to body lotions however, Lubriderm Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Sea Kelp extract is one of the drugstore brand lotions that …

This product is an oldie but goody. Ever since I was in my early twenties I’ve really depended on Vitamin E for many things including keeping my skin and hair looking shiny as well as boosting my immune system when I pair it with vitamin C. I know that there …

I am not very diligent at changing my bed linens, so I take it as an apparent sign that my bed is considerably dirty only after I see the manifestations on my skin. In recent times, I’ve been breaking out periodically, and I also get itchy rashes in …

I have been having some issues with balance which are probably nerve or fibromyalgia related. My doctors are not really sure what the cause is, but I often find myself dizzy when walking long distances. A friend recommended a product called a Power Balance bracelet and said that …

I have a favorite bartender who has been a friend of mine for years. When I complimented his mint mojito at dinner one night, he returned the kindness by giving me a bottle of this body lotion by Savour, which is in a mint mojito scent.
While I was …

We all know the benefits of green tea. It’s a natural solution to all the disorders we face. Whenever we suffer from heath disorders, the first thing that anyone will suggest to you is the use of natural hers and solutions. I have heard many good things and seen …

I am a very budget minded person and am very proud of it. This was a long hard learned lesson that had many a trial and error to it because I was an only child growing up with very doting parents and grandparents so of course that meant I was …

I have never been very good at flossing my teeth and now I am over 40, I have noticed that my gums have suffered for it somewhat as they are a bit receding. My dentist has always told me that I brush my teeth well but he tells …

Last year, I was looking to find vitamins for my little boy. He did not like to eat a lot. I could say that he was picky eater. If the food on the table did not meet his criteria (which I did not know why), he will not eat …

I go through these uncontrollable urges to get fit, when really, probably only surgical procedures could make that happen! I’m usually perpetually lazy, but every once in a while, the idea of doing some weight training and some walking really appeals to me and is a good way for …

With my autoimmune disease, my immune system is always weak and I always seem to be catching viral infections and colds. One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended I take daily to help prevent me from getting sick is the Loviral Soft Gels. So far, I have been …

This year I am more determined that ever to get healthy and lose weight. Instead of waiting until the first day of the new year to implement this new stategy, I decided to begin it about a month ago. Not only have I started my new exercise …

I had been seeing the commercial on TV for the Infinity Razor for quite some time. The product claimed to stay sharp forever, and never get dull. The claim was that you could shave with this razor over and over and if it ever went dull, they …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

A hospital is supposed to be professional, clean, hygienic, caring and should, most of the time, be able to heal the patient. But, when a hospital is all this and beyond —“ then there’s nothing like it. That “beyond” is being hospitable, making the patient and his/her family …

I like to use a body scrub to exfoliate in the winter, especially one with some good moisturizing oils in it. I also have fibromyalgia, and regularly use herbal and menthol remedies to massage with, as they help with the pain and cramping the illness can cause.
I have …

Do you shop at BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse? I shop there every week. In the beginning I only bought the name brands that I was familiar with. Overtime, I have been trying some of their own brand items. Their trade name is Berkley & Jensen.
Last week I decided to switch …

I bought this little jar of blue analgesic in a dollar store. I had run out of Mineral Ice, which is the product it is obviously intended to imitate. Sometimes, it is blatantly obvious just how simple a product is, and how you can be fooled into overpaying amazing amounts …