I remember the funny old irish Spring ads from the 1970’s with their tag line—“ “fresh and clean as a whistle.”
I used Irish Spring back then (I was a kid then!) and I occasionally buy it now just to relive the memory.
It is a nice, unique, fresh smelling soap. It …

I try to take good care of my lips and keep them soft and healthy all year. In the winter it can be a challenge, since the heating system in our house makes the air very dry, and add in the cold weather—“ I get very dry lips that are …

I was looking for a wash to treat itch in my private area. I have tried a few feminine wash but they were not effective. Then I remembered using Lactacyd Liquid a couple of months back. So I went to the pharmacy to get a small bottle. There was …

If you want a cheap lozenge for a sore throat, then the Fisherman’s Friend Cough Suppressant Lozenges Menthol for $2.99 is definitely the one. It comes with 38 lozenges in a nice tin case, and the lozenges are easy to get to without all that unnecessary unwrapping or popping …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

I buy a lot of hand sanitizer because I have kids coming in and out of my house constantly throughout the year and there have been many of times where one of them has the sniffles or some kind of bug to pass around. I always get on …

I have used the Vicks Vaporub product on multiple occassions and I just love it. I think this product is great and it’s provided me with relief from anything related to a cold. During the winter season I have had many cold related symptons that are …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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I received this Sonicare toothbrush for Christmas one year. It was a wonderful gift, and had a lot of features that I loved. This was the first toothbrush I ever owned that had a timer for brushing the four quadrants of your mouth, bristles that let you know …

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 …

One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …

I have always been an Always user. When it came to overnight pads, theirs were my favorites. When I was given a box of these Moxie pads, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a really good product. There are ten in the box, which is a …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was well aware of all the complications related to the heart and blood vessels. I went through a period where I was frightened of heart attacks, and decided to put myself on an aspirin regimen. My doctor went along with my …

The last time I bought tampons from a Kmart store, I chose their own brand, American Fare. This was a fill-in purchase, as I really wanted the brand that was on sale at another store, but wouldn’t be able to get around to that store until the end …

I wouldn’t exactly say I get migraines, but I do get my fair share worth of headaches. The Nevada heat can do a number on me during the high points of the summer season, and it usually ends up causing me some headaches, especially if I’ve been outdoors for …

I was told, about a year and a half ago, that I have sciatica. I had seemed to develop it from some repetative (and not so nice) movements while at work that involved heavy lifting, turning at odd angles while lifting, going up and down ladders, reaching futher than …

I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste products, and one or two powders. This is one of them. I became interested in it sheerly out of the novelty of the idea. Up until the point that I saw this, I had never used a powder to brush my teeth. …

Vacation to Hawaii? Yes please! Cellulite infused thighs? No. I started using Nivea’s Goodbye Cellulite Gel about 2 months prior to a vacation where I knew I’d be in a bathing suit a lot. I had okay results with this product and was satisfied. I didn’t really expect miracle, …

I’ve tried one Badger product that I thought was fantastic and one that I didn’t think worked at all, so it was literally a hit and a miss for me with this product line, but when I saw the combo pack, which I’m a sucker for, I went ahead and …

I have two small keloid scars on my lower leg that have been there for years. I never really thought about treating them, since they did not really itch or cause any discomfort. I was watching a television show and there was a segment about silicone sheeting being used …

If you are interested in birth control there are many options. If you would like information you might check on the internet and of course ask your doctor, especially since you must speak to him or her in order to get a prescription for any kind of medicated …

Natural Collagen Colvita is a supplement that I take to help keep my skin, nails and hair beautiful from the inside out. You will be pleasantly surprised by all the benefits of taking Natural Collagen Colvita, just as I was. I thought that I would be getting the benefits …

PaceMaster ProPlus is a good treadmill with excellent safety features - yes, the side rails I like so much. Nice, long side rails to hold on to as you exercise, no need to worry about losing your balance and falling on this one.
The machine is relatively light-weight, only 160 …

My optician recommended these drops for me when I came in weeping and sneezing my head off from seasonal pollen allergies. My eyes were like dripping faucets, they were red and swollen and sore and I was miserable! It was everything I could do to keep from rubbing them due …

Mouthwash is something that is a must in my house. I have discovered that it keeps my teeth clean and healthy although I smoke. I have always feared developing tar stains and try to use mouthwash at least once a day. I am not dedicated to one type of …

Soft Soap milk and honey is one of my favorite liquid hand soaps to use in my kitchen. I normally buy the large refill bottles, which are very economical and seem to last forever. Everything about this soap is nice. It cleans well, does not overly dry …

Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt when I got my hands on the new Roc Brilliance Eye Beautifier Anti-aging system. Thanks to some aggressive advertising, and good word of mouth, I was primed for the quick sale of the nearly 50.00 dollar 2-step system. …

This soap is really quite good. It’s probably one of my all-time favorite bath products. One of the first things you notice about it is that you get a pretty big bar of soap. It lasts for quite some time, even if you bathe every day. There aren’t any …

I bought this toothbrush a few months ago and it works well. I purchased at the time from K-Mart. When I bought it I paid 3 dollars for it. There were 2 included in the package and that’s the main reason why I decided to purchase …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

I have always had a fascination for facial mud packs and would always have one in my kitty. Since my skin tends to become more oily during the summer seasons- mud packs just seem to work perfectly for my skin. But during one of those casual shopping routine …

The cookie diet is one that I had heard a lot about since it was first invented because it allows you to eat snacks and also lose weight which I thought was too good to be true but when I had seen it on the today’s show they were …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise commonly referred to as, CFS, is a commonly misunderstood syndrome in our communities and societies. CFS is acutally not that uncommon and sufferers battle a variety of symptoms that are often flu-like and include achiness and lethargy. Some people who battle CFS often …

I can’t use the majority of the mint flavored brands of toothpaste made for adults, because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavor. If I do use it, I don’t brush long enough and my oral hygiene suffers. I can’t afford this because I am diabetic and …

Playtex Sport Tampons are the best thing to ever happen to me, well at least the best thing to ever happen to me during my time of the month. These tampons are specifically designed for those of us who are very active. When one of my friends told …

After so many years of having to resort to sleeping pills to get a good night rest, companies finally started to come out with some more natural alternatives to treat sleep problems. I have delayed sleep disorder, which means it takes me a really long time to fall asleep …

It was an advertisement in the newspaper that compelled me to buy the morning walker one year back. It is a health equipment that is electricity operated, with a swing platform, which goes swinging one side to the other side and back.
To use it, one has to lie down …

Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

I received one can of this three pack when I took a trip with friends to the mountains. It was the first time I had been to a really high altitude, so it was a precaution to prevent me getting a headache or any other symptoms. I felt kind of …

Ever since I got my first set of invisalign trays, I’ve been smiling. Front teeth and all. I spent years convincing my “non-traditional” parents to give me a ride to the orthodontist, and finally, that lovely mother-o-mine made me an appointment. The orthodontist looked at my crowding front …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

I have used vitamin E oils in the past to help heal and reduce scars. Most of the time they were in the form of a thick heavy, sticky oil, or the oil straight from a vitamin E supplement capsule. I found the punctured capsules to be the …

Brushing your teeth is a fundamental health habit. We learned that since we were kids. In my case, I always do it every after eating. I always brush after eating because I easily develop infection brought by my tonsils. Before I was hospitalized because my tonsils were infected. Whenever I …

I have concerns pertaining to the kind of lifestyle I live and all the work-oriented stress I have to endure daily. Anyhow, I’d like to believe I’m as healthy as a horse at present but I cannot put aside the daunting effects that may follow in the long …

I used and loved Ivory Soap among all the other soaps I tried, simply because it has a lot of good points. First of all, the one I’m using is the imported one made in US and not the local one. The local one feels hard on the skin and …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and I have tried most of the muscle rubs on the market. Most work as counter-irritants, containing menthol substances that stimulate the nerves in the skin to produce a “distraction” of a cold or hot sensation, so that fewer pain signals make it through to the …

Right now my husband and I are trying to conceive. I started taking Nature’s Bounty Prenatal Vitamins about three months ago with the expectation of getting pregnant soon. They are safe to take before, during and after pregnancy. I was nervous about taking prenatals as I …