A few years ago, when I worked in retail, I stood on my feet for about ten hours a day, five days a week. Needless to say, they were put to the test. Eventually I developed a serious case of plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as the dreaded painful “heel spur.” …

I used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …

Mentisan is a an ointment that is manufactured in La Paz, Bolivia. According to a number of Bolivians I have spoken with, Mentisan is a cure-all for anything that ails you - kind of like the South American medicinal version of duct tape. On the back of the container, …

I color my hair at hone, much to the dismay of my hairstylist who had to admit that I did a pretty good job of it. Despite her bitterness that I insisted on saving that money, she did recommend a few products for me to use that I have greatly …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

I try to add fiber to my diet, to help with weight loss and aid in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
I’ve used a lot of different fiber products, and Benefiber mix is one of my favorites. The plain powder was the first product I started with, and I was so …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

I have been told for years that I may have a mild case of lupus. Although it has never really been verified, I have been warned to use caution about sun exposure, since people who have lupus can be photosensitive, and the sun can actually make them very sick.
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I focus my energies on exercise and derive relaxation mostly through recreational activities, like doing all sorts of hobbies in my spare time. I was not brought up to rely upon services of other people as a form of relaxation, such as massage, but I have nothing against …

I am a diabetic, and since carbohydrates are what run my blood sugar through the roof, I wanted to try this product and see if there was any difference when taking it. If it worked, it meant that I would be able to better control the effects of carbs and …

My skin often tends to get oily around the forehead and chin areas. I need something that will help get the oil away and help keep acne from forming. I have tried several different things without much success. I decided to try Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser …

I really love the feeling you get after you visit the dentist. Your teeth are smooth and clean, your breath is fresh, and you still have the little crunchy granules from their toothpaste on your teeth. I love the feeling of the granules the best because it really makes …

I lvoe Elizabeth Arden perfumes. It’s one of the few that I can stand straight from the bottle, so when I spotted a skin care line in the store, I wanted to try it out and experiment with it and see if it was worth its hype the way …

This is a great product to repel dengue carrying mosquitoes and I love that it offers 8 hour overnight protection for the skin. I personally use it to protect my skin from mosquito bites but I believe it can also protect against other insects as the label suggests. …

Shaving has always been a dreadful process for me, because I usually get bad after effects like getting cuts, dryness, itchiness, and just a whole bunch of irritations, that I just started to stray away from it altogether. But about 2 weeks ago I had to go out to …

I have always loved Luna bars and was happy to find out Luna was offering free samples of their new whole grain snack cookie, the Luna Cookie. I signed right up and got my sample.
The sample flavor I received was Chocolate Mint. I love chocolate and mint …

In an attempt to rid my backpack of the controversial DEET-based bug dopes I’ve accumulated over the years, I purchased a 1.5 ounce stick of Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm at a local outdoor store before hitting the trails in the Catskill region of New York last week. I’ve enjoyed Badger …

I am so excited about a new product I just bought that I thought I would share it with you immediately. I love home fitness equipment and over the years have built up a decent assortment of exercise machines and gadgets. Some machines were mistakes as they …

I love Lush products. I fell in love with their soaps and bath bombs, and then I had to start trying some of their skin care. When I was placing an order from their site, I came across this unusual product. It is called Dark Angels Cleaner, and it looks …

This might sound silly, but this is a product that has become close to my heart. After 18 years of uncontrolled breakouts and probably $100,000 of product trials, dermatologist visits, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and peels - none of which helped - I found Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …

One summer when I was stuck outside for much longer than I had anticipated, I was eaten alive by mosquitoes. I had about twenty to thirty bites all over my arms and legs, and even a couple on my face. I was at someone else’s home at the time, …

ProForm Recumbent Bike SR 30 is a stationary bike that has the rider in a somewhat reclining position. One way to describe it is like sitting on the couch with your legs in front of you, on the pedals. The bike is obviously not designed to give a heavy …

There was a time in my life that I thought taking Stresstab Plus would help me getting over all the stresses of my life easily. Stresstab is dietary supplement as far as I know so although I doubt it could literally help me tackle the stressful moments of …

Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes is an amazing product of the Uni-Lever company. Although the Axe product line is marketed to men, I as a woman, use this product every day.
Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes lathers very well, helping to make my skin come alive. The scent …

When I bought AlphaBrace Neoprene Heat Belt Abdominal Binder Waist Cincher Exercise Wrap for $14.95 , I did not know what to expect, because it was my first time to buy it. It arrived fast and without any defects. It was in a medium size, black in color, …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

I am a 25-year old married woman and I am happily married. I have a 2-year old daughter already and she is so cute and smart. Right now, I don’t want to have a second child yet for you know the fact that it is difficult to live life …

My daughter and I are always trying to lose that last 20 pounds (okay, more like 30 for me) so we fell for the Slimfast Optima ad that shows the slim gorgeous young woman kickboxing her cravings into submission. We went out and bought a couple of sixpacks …

I first discovered Paul Mitchell products at the salon where I get my hair cut. That is the brand that my stylist used to wash and finish my hair with. I loved the smell and I loved the fact that it seemed to work so well. I decided that …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to tame the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also to help me relax and sleep. I love this therapy, and it has become a huge hobby as well—“ I try every kind of bath product that is out there to keep things interesting. When …

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 bought a few of these little trial packets of Cellu-Lite to see if it really had any effect on the tone of my skin. I have some cellulite from weight loss, and so far, nothing has worked any miracles, although caffeine did seem to help a bit. This …

The Raw food diet consist of only eating foods that have not been heated to the point where enzymes are deactivated, around 118 degrees. There are several raw food books and websites to help you along the way. I have found that eating raw food indeed does …

I am someone who is very cautious about the products that I use in my hair. As a result, I was very excited to try this shampoo when it first came out. I have a lot of friends who rave about how much better sulfate free shampoos …

I have been told by doctors for years to avoid the sun because I may have a mild case of lupus, which causes photo-sensitivity. Basically, the sun could potentially make me very sick. I keep an arsenal of high SPF sun block products on hand at all times so that …

This product was suggested to me when I was seeing my dentist about some mild gingivitis. I had complained about the heating in our house causing the air to be so dry that when I woke at night, I could sometimes not even swallow. On my own, I had …

Few months back I had a terrible bike accident and fractured my leg , I was hospitalized for a week and when I was discharged I had my leg plastered with strict instruction to take adequate rest. I didn’t have much problem with the plaster initially but after …

I saw this on TV, and after being reassured by someone who had used it that it would not cause me to injure any muscles, I ordered one. I have flabby arms from weight loss and thought maybe this could tone them, since my usual exercises didn’t seem to …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …

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 …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

I have used this product for a long time and I don’t see any changes in my skin, sometimes I see it like it’s glowing but it may be just my imagination.
This product is recommended for many doctors but I don’t recommend it.
Its active ingredient is glutathione that is …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I’ve tried every anti-thinning serum, vitamin and shampoo there is. Most of the products that actually had some benefit were just ones that made the hair feel or look thicker without really changing anything about the hair or …

I got my 250g Australian Eucalyptus Oil Cream last year when my husband had his business tour in Sidney. He bought me this cream together with the Lanolin Cream. That was my first encounter with this product because I haven’t seen yet this kind of product in any stores …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

I have been using this product since I was a baby and up until now that I am 24. Everyone I know has either used or still using it as a foundation before applying make up.
When i was young, this product only comes in one variant which is …

When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I was completely in a state of shock. Being a graduate of a medical course (in College), I have a brief background of the various medical conditions (including Diabetes, Cerebro Vascular Accident/Stroke, Rheumatic Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries and more) but I …

A few years ago, before I became my mother’s live in caretaker, my mother suffered a prolonged illness after a fall, and I often stayed over to help care for her. I lived out of town, so there was a bit of driving back and forth involved, with …