I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …

Over the years, I’ve learned that I have sensitive skin, in a way. Being outdoors a lot and in the sun, my skin is exposed to sweat, heat, and sunlight, so I made sure to always try to take care of my skin with the right kinds of lotions …

I definitely give a thumbs up for this baby soap. I don’t only use it for my baby but it’s also great for pregnant women like me who have very sensitive skin. The label says it’s Hypoallergic and it lives up to its name. I suffered from …

I always believed that my hair was my best beauty asset and did everything to keep it looking healthy and beautiful. But off late, I noticed that my hair was dropping more than it normally did. Initially though I didn’t take it seriously and thought of it as …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpastes out there. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth like crazy and I hate them. I like mint, but not nuclear powered mint. It causes me to spend less time brushing because I can’t wait to get the burning taste …

For the past few days I had been suffering from a severe knee pain. Although my knee pain remained and an on and off affair, this time my knee pain was really felt quite painful. The fact that I was unable to walk even few steps without feeling …

One of my luxury items were I to get stuck on a desert island, would be Oral-B Satin dental floss. It sounds silly, but I can’t go a night without flossing my teeth, and this brand is just the best!
I can’t believe that up until a few years …

Recently I had to attend one of my cousins wedding with involved late night sleeping and a hectic schedule for the whole day. Though I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the time spend there, the results of leading a carefree and undisciplined routine slowly started showing when I returned …

Condoms may not be the most popular product to review, however let’s face it, most of us wonder whether or not some of these work as advertised. Most people have issues with using a condom, which is understandable however in a time where so many STD’s run rampant and …

I love the T2 Active Ankle Brace and I only wish I had found out about it sooner. This would have saved me so much pain and suffering. Years ago I got a terrible sprain in my ankle that never healed quite right. After the first sprain my ankle …

My mother ordered this product from a Carol Wright catalog, and tried it for a few days. When the cream irritated her skin, she stopped using it and asked if I wanted it. Since I am always looking for ways to lose weight, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give …

Although I’m not very sure what Rosacea is technically, I do know that this works great on irritated skin. It contains Vitamin E and the liquid from the tube is green which helps balance the redness.
I used this many times when facing acne problems. For those flare ups, …

My kids have unfortunately developed the same issues with their sinuses as I’ve had with mine the last several years. I actually didn’t grow up having sinus problems until I moved to Michigan, and then it’s been like a daily occurance for the past eight years. And, probably as …

Everyone wants overall health and well-being. Unfortunately it is very hard to be healthy in today’s fast past world. Most of us have children and full-time jobs and social lives and the cost of healthy products are continuously going up making it difficult for the average earner …

After being dissatisfied with a bath bubble mat that was meant to mimic a hot tub, I decided to buy this bath massage pillow instead. The massage is only concentrated on the neck and upper back, but it was not loud like the bubble jet mat and was much easier …

You know how health awareness sites always inform us of the importance of including a fair amount of fiber in our daily diets? How, they say, we are better off eating whole wheat rather than white bread or rice? Well, I’m a staunch believer of the phenomenal fiber …

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 color my long hair, and over the years, it has taken its toll. I have tried several color protecting treatments that condition the hair, and this is one that came highly recommended by a friend and her hairdresser. It is a leave in treatment, to be applied to …

I become concerned about chlorine exposure after reading an article awhile back, and when I saw these tampons labeled as chlorine-free, it hit me that I never knew chlorine was used in tampons to begin with. A quick Google search told me that the materials used in standard tampons …

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 chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and when I am out running errands or hanging out with friends, I like to have pain relief with me at all times, just in case—“ I don’t want to let a little pain ruin my day.
I have carried ibuprofen and acetaminophen …

I have recently been using Forever Bright aloe vera toothgel which is made by Forever Living products. I’ve been familiar with Forever Living products for some years now. They are not particularly cheap but my experience has shown that their products work well.
Forever bright aloe vera …

I just love my IGIA Facial Sauna! I recieved the Suana from my son 4 years ago as a Birthday gift.The IGIA is a 3-in-1 Facial Sauna. It is a steamer,inhaler & aromatherapy Sauna. The features of this sauna include Facial Aromatherapy, Revitalizes skin, Facial Cleanser, with a …

I care about myself and I think that increasing the brightness of my smile can add more pleasantness into my appearance. I never had a terrible smile but I had noticed the increasing of receiving compliments about my immaculate appearance and fantastic smile since I have began to use …

I have to say, I originally purchased the Thera-Med Maximum Strength Universal Reusable Cold Pack, because the picture on the box on how it’s used was intriguing. I saw a women with a thing wrapped completely around her neck, and seemed to take the shape of the area and …

I floss my teeth every day, sometimes several times a day, especially after meals. I carry floss with me all the time because I can’t stand the feeling of having food or plaque between my teeth. I go through a lot of dental floss, so I Like …

Years of taking strong medications for intense pain have damaged the absorption abilities of my digestive system. Repeated blood work showed multiple vitamin deficiencies in my body. Taking over-the-counter vitamins were not bringing the results I needed, especially my levels of B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin D.
Fatigue increased, …

I love to take nice hot soaks before bed to help relax me and ease fibromyalgia’s sore muscles. Often, a hot bath is the difference between a night of leg cramps and a good night’s sleep.
As well as being physically beneficial, I love the way it makes me …

I really do pride myself on having a bandage for every occassion. Need something on a pinky toe, or your middle knuckle, or an ankle or knee? I’m your gal. Bandages have this strange collectibility to me that I can’t really explain and, honestly, I’ve had some boxes of …

I did not realize that even toothpaste, it has separate for morning and for evening varieties. In my years of using cosmetics or makeup, I only encountered a day and night different products from moisturizers. Go Smile has a luxury toothpaste which is for day and night. I …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

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 …

Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …

Ok, here is one of those products that you see on the shelf and you think… seriously???
After a few blinks and a blank stare, I realized that I had actually read it right. It said Anti Monkey Butt powder. Monkey Butt. Seriously.
I think this was …

When I tried some Japanese bath products given to me by a friend, I became very interested in the bathing rituals of Japan as they were considered integral to health. I have my own bath obsession, and it helps me to deal with the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also relaxes …

Even though I take good care of my oral health, brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing every day, and getting my 6 month cleanings, I still need some help with my breath. I like to chew gum or eat mints, but there are times when this is not …

I somehow failed to be in correspondence with the particular doctor who prescribed me the anti-anemia supplement I took for months. This left me idle after I finished my own supply of that supplement and went on without continuing to take any iron for weeks. While my …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

More than a year ago, I was invited by a friend to join the Yoga classes offered by the BodyMind WellBeing Yoga Studio. Because I love Yoga, I did not have any second thoughts about joining.
My first Yoga class was very cool! The instructor is so approachable, and the …

Anyone who has ever had skin problems can understand what a prediciment it was when I noticed that my oldest son was starting to acquire a severe case of acne. Now that he’s about to entire high school, I didn’t want to send him off to his first day …

Swanson Vitamins is a great place to buy vitamins and other health supplements. I have not ordered from Swanson’s in a while, but recently did place on on-line order from them again. I am so glad that I did.
Swanson’s sells their vitamins at very low prices, lower than I …

Having a gym like the lift in a city like Quito, Ecuador is a kin to finding a local restaurant that serves meatloaf in China. Place like these are not found frequently in Ecuador. The facilities are spotless, the staff helpful, and the rates are geared toward …

Honestly, I can’t even say when or where I found about CLA supplements. I think I was just browsing through GNC one day and found it on the shelves. After some research I found that CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid was actually quite healthy for the body as it is …

I have been using the Thermacare Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Wraps a lot recently. I get really terrible menstrual cramps and sometimes the use of painkillers is not enough to really ease all of the pain. I have heard a ton about how heat therapy is useful in reducing …

Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …

I am a big fan of microwave heat packs. I have various kinds, for the back, shoulder wraps, hands and feet. I love them! I have fibromyalgia and they are a lifesaver for me.
When I lifted a heavy cat litter pail and aggravated an old elbow injury, …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

I saw this product for the first time being demonstrated at a seminar for fibromyalgia patients. Many of us with fibromyalgia have neck and back pain. I myself have back and shoulder pain, which I find is greatly helped by a better quality pillow, so I was very interested …

A few days back, when I woke up one fine morning, I noticed an acute pain in my neck. My neck felt rather stiff that it made quite difficult to even turn it around. It was only later did I realize that the neck pain was caused because I …

The last time I was shopping at Ulta, I decided to try some of their hair spray. It was on sale, and I had previously purchased some of their other products and enjoyed them, so I expected the Ulta hair spray to be of similar quality to other Ulta …