My blood pressure has always been pretty low, but not dangerously so; enough that I needed to check it constantly and consider medication. However, when my housemate was diagnosed with high blood pressure, I decided to buy an automatic blood pressure monitor, figuring that I could use it …

Recently I pulled a muscle in my neck. I tried aspirin and heat bags and ice, but nothing seemed to ease the pain until a neighbour gave me a jar of KDL Blue Ice Rub. This product worked amazingly well to get rid of the ache and pain in …

I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …

My husband and I tried the Herbalife products as well as the business opportunity. I do not mean to be negative but but I feel that the results are very much exaggerated.
As far as the products, I did lose seven pounds with the shake but then I stopped …

I have a tendency towards combination skin and occasional outbreaks of adult acne. Although I am slightly allergic to benzoyl peroxide, I was in a desperate rush to get rid of a very obvious pimple before a date, and I bravely tried this product a couple of days before hand, …

I just bought this item a few months ago while shopping for essentials at my local Walmart. I had an expensive brand of flexible digital thermometer which eventually stopped working, and I finally got around to replacing it when someone in the family developed a bad case of the …

This review is for a feminine protection pad that is probably the best I have ever used in my life.
I have always loved the Always brand. I like the design, quality and performance of all their products. I was a little slow to try the new Infinity pads, …

I’ve tried a fair share of nasal sprays and creams and tablets and all sorts of products that are supposed to block allergens from entering the nasal cavity. I found that with quite a few of them, you can see the cream or gel or whatever it is on …

I wanted to try this toothpaste to see if it did in fact make my teeth three shades whiter with one tube like the box claims it does. However, I didn’t get to use the whole tube. In fact, I only used it for about four or …

Now, I haven’t used this product myself, but my sister did, and I have to share her story, so everyone is aware of the risks of using this product.
My sister has always been relatively thin. She’s actually only recently begun experiencing any kind of weight gain, though she’s …

I was not at all pleased with this product when I tried it. First of all, I saw it advertised as being good for people with sensitive teeth. I think I have sensitive teeth, so I purchased this toothpaste. I brushed with it usually three, sometimes four, times a …

Getting rid of germs can be a real chore. Getting cleaned up is important but so is making sure that you don’t spread any germs. If you need a quick clean up of yourself but not a bath, these wipes are great. I keep them in the kitchen and …

I had a Sonicare Elite 5300 that I just loved, so when I decided to purchase a second sonicare for our household, I decided to spend the extra 20 and get a sonicare elite 7300. Don’t get me wrong, you do get the very best toothbrush available today, and …

I remember when I first spotted this brand, Kinohimitsu at pharmacies, it doesn’t carry a wide range of products. It did not cater for my needs, so I never really paid attention to it. All I know about Kinohimitsu is that it is some “drink-kinda-thingy” which claims …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

Not only does the body skin dry up during the cold season but so do the lips. Like everyone else, I get the problem of dry, chapped lips which often crack and bleed when left untreated or unmoisturized. Although wearing cosmetic lipsticks
can ameliorate the condition, there is no substitute …

Keeping good health is a major concern for everyone and it is the headlines or hot topic of any magazine or paper. Following a nutrients rich diet is important for keeping fit. Oily or fried items is …

My doctors have suspected that I may have a mild case of lupus for years. Because of this, I use strong sun block products when I go outdoors. Since the majority of them are very heavy and tend to sting your eyes, I prefer a product made specifically for my …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

I’m about to admit to something that not everybody would be willing to admit to. About a year ago, I started a new job that had me on my feet al ay. I’ve never worked a retail job in the past, it’s always been a desk job, so when …

Carefree is a brand I have used since I started using pantiliners. Since they were a good product for a good price, they were what my family bought. We have always been frugal, and Carefree fit right into our budget.
Carefree is easy to spot on the shelf, …

Family Practice Foot Chargers are a really neat way to easily give your sore and tired feet a lift. This dry foot massage system come in a one-size fits set of shoe pads that are connected together by a decent sized vinyl strip. The pads are atop …

When I worked in a drugstore, I noticed a lot of our older customers liked the Mexsana powder that was sold alongside the Dr. Scholl’s and Gold Bond brands, but has apparently been around for years longer. One day when I was looking for a new foot powder, I picked …

I have just had the opportunity to test the Oral B Cross Action Rechargeable Tooth Brush and I have to say that I am very pleased with the results. I purchased it at CVS for $11.99 in total. The cost is not bad compared to other battery powered …

My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …

I went to Dr Reddy when I had my last child, and I can honestly say she is one of the best women’s doctors in Fort Wayne. She’s great, and her staff is the best. She also engages nurse practitioners in her practice, to help them get …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

I have tried different companies who market fish oils and have found Nordic to be the best. I know the benefits of Omega 3: for the heart, circulation, brain function, and the skin. I even lost 5 pounds my first week. I wanted to find the best on the …

This is a simple, wonderful coconut oil soap that has been around since 1839. When I saw a bar of it for sale in a store, even though I was not familiar with the brand, I thought if they have been around that long, they must be doing something right.
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When a friend and user of Herbatint hair dye recommended that I try this conditioner after coloring (with another brand of hair color) I was skeptical. I was complaining about the fact that the hair color I was using at the time did not have a good conditioner tube to …

Just tried the master cleanse which is a way of detoxing using only lemons, water and maple syrup. I started at 182 pounds and during 20 days I lost 40 pounds and lost 3 dress sizes. I thank god I am now a UK size 12. But the weightloss …

I had been taking “regular” niacin to help reduce my cholesterol without statins. When I first began taking it, I experienced the dreaded niacin flush, which can be quite uncomfortable, scary and dramatic—“ if you don’t already know what you are dealing with.
As I took the niacin for longer periods …

I have been using this formula milk for my newborn son. Initially he was completely fed for a day or two after he was born with this formula milk. Later he was started on breast feeding and limited this formula milk as an addition. This formula milk really helped …

I received this product as a gift from my husband after asking for it for Christmas. I had seen the facial system on TV and it looked like something that would be a nice addition to my beauty routine. I had been steaming my face in the …

Iodex pain reliever is no doubt a very soothing and effective pain relieving ointment, we have been using it for ages and it gives quick relief but it leaves unrecoverable stains on the clothes. Once I was having some back problem and so applied Iodex ointment over my …

Dr. Scholl’s has been one of the trusted names in my household when it comes to feet protection and hygiene. My experience with Dr Scholl’s started way back in college. I was then really worried about corns on my feet. They were so painful that there would be …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

I’ve been suffering from acne ever since I was 12 years old up until now. I have tried everything from clean and clear, Neutrogena, proactive solution, burst bee just everything I can find over the counter. I have tried everything from home remedies to putting tooth paste on my …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

I have one of those high-sided claw-foot tubs in my child’s bathroom, and I love it, but she has slipped a tome or two (without harm) trying to get in and out of it. She’s still young and it is a bit too tall for her to just …

I am always fond of trying different things now. I explore a lot of places and do things which I have not done before. I may say that I have somehow changed. But there is one thing that I don’t change in myself. And that is maintaining a proper …

There are a lot of boxing and kickboxing gyms in California but few are as top of the line as Boxing Works in Hermosa Beach. Boxing works has been in the business of training people for the ring, self-defense, and fitness for several decades now. Whether you are completely …

In an attempt to slowly acquire the right hardware to erect a home gym for myself, I bought two sets of Trojan dumbbell sets that cost me around $10 each.
This was a great purchase for me as I can buy extension weights to add to the intensity of my …

I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …

As a person with dry skin ,I have tried many different lotions and creams. None have actually appealed to my sense of smell and softened my skin at the same time. This lotion makes my skin smooth and baby soft . I like that this product smells good and …

My hands which were the most exposed part of my body seemed to be craving for attention. Using my hands the whole day for every other work to be done in life- I felt they needed great attention. Although I tried to visit the salon —“ once a month …

When I was so impressed with a bath salt from Spa Sentiments, I decided to see what else they had to offer. I love using a foot powder in my shoes every day. It keeps my feet from perspiring and keeps my shoes smelling nice and clean. Since I am …

I have fibromyalgia, and one way I treat the symptoms is by using massage. I make a variety of my own massage oil blends as well as trying what others have made. I like to buy essential oils that have properties to help treat the muscles and nerves, which can …