The last time I was in a Dollar Tree store, I saw these “Diet Dots” pills, and wondered what on earth they could possibly contain for a dollar. I looked on the back to see, and found that what they basically are is a chewable B12 tablet, with some Acai …

When my doctor told me to take calcium supplements, I tried several brands. I hate swallowing big pills, and most of the calcium products I found were made into huge tablets.
I needed a higher potency, and taking most chewable brands only gave me half the calcium I needed, …

I have used the Emergency Room at Northwest Medical Center on a few occasions, luckily none of them for life-threatening injuries. I say luckily, because I don’t know if I’d have made it out alive! Now, I know people are triaged according to severity of injury, and so if …

A supplement I take nightly to help me stay asleep throughout the night is Natures Way Valerian Root. I like this supplement because it is all natural and contains one percent valerian root in it, which is an herb, used to calm down the nervous system and promote relaxation …

I like to use a skin cleansing wipe for extra hygiene in the bathroom. When I was suffering from a yeast infection, the wipes I had at home, which were a fragranced, mainstream brand, were burning me like crazy. It was just because of the infection. They had never bothered …

This has got to be the best sunscreen I have ever used! Seriously! I love it so much! A friend of mine recommended it to me, she has a 3 year old son, and she protects him like a hawk! Whenever we go out to the beach she is …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpaste formulas. They all tend to have really strong mint flavors that nearly knock you out. That burns my mouth and makes it very uncomfortable for me to brush, so I spend less time brushing, which leads to lessened oral …

For years my doctor had been urging me to try Omega-3 fish oils, but until I did a little research on them; I hadn’t realized how important they were. When it came time to try them, I decided to check out my local health food store as they offered …

I love using Colgate Total Toothpaste, especially the “normal” flavors like the Clean Mint. I say “normal” as I don’t like those Whitening ones —“ I don’t trust them not to damage my teeth and I refuse to use them. But the normal ones I buy all the time …

Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …

I have a daughter and she is about 2 years old now. She used to fall sick every 2 months or so. Usually it’s either fever or flu or even cough. I guess that’s common for all kids. Those with traditional thinking would say that it’s due to the …

Brushing my teeth is part of everyday life, as it should be for most. I like to keep them clean without plaque. I unfortunately am a smoker and have had problems with tar stains on the bottom of my front lower teeth. I didn’t like the look of it …

I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …

I’m not a morning person. I always feel a little sick when I wake up too early in the morning and eating or drinking water right away is never a good idea. As it is summer and I’m trying to lose a little weight, I had been doing a …

I was at a pharmacy looking for some OTC medicine for my husband who was sick. He was having fever and a cold. The pharmacist recommended to me Immune Active Vitamine C by Cetebe - GlaxoSmithKline, GSK. Upon the suggestion, I decided to buy it.
Less than 2 days, …

Believe it or not, apple cider vinegar, has tremendous benefit when consumed on a daily basis. It can increase circulation, improve high blood pressure, help prevent cancer, decrease muscular or skeletal pains, help boost the immune system, and help cure illnesses. There are acutal entire books that …

There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, rolling over, and seeing your husband staring at you with wide tired eyes. All he would say, when that happened, was “You were snoring again” , which basically meant I’d been keeping him up all night long with it. …

Over the past few years I have suffered from very sore and itchy eyes. Usually I attribute this to hay fever, though I didn’t suffer from it as a child. Now, however, it seems to affect me a lot and sometimes my eyes start watering for no reason …

I am not really a fan of sanitary napkins, because I have always had a bad experience with them in the past. I am an exclusive tampon user and have been one for the past 8 years. Because of my body shape and heavy flow pads don’t usually work …

I had a very poor experience with the vet who diagnosed my cat with diabetes. He ordered me to bring my cat in weekly, during the day, even though it was a half hour trip both ways to and from this facility from work in order for him to …

I have used crystal deodorant sticks and liquids before and was never really impressed with them. When my partner brought home some of this Crystalux body powder, I did not expect to like it very much. There are some good points about the product. Assuming it works, it can …

I have used a few of the St. Ives products, and I have been very pleased with them. I like to use a good exfoliating scrub, especially in the summer. Although I have used several of their masks, this was the first of their scrubs I ever tried. This is …

I was just influenced by my officemate when I bought Ultimate Omega. Everyone in the office is going gaga about supplements that have Omega 3. I only know some foods that include Omega 3 in their ingredients like tunas and tomato sauce. According to my research Omega 3 provides …

I tried this diet needing to lose a total of about 60 pounds. I decided to try to lose it the fast way! Now, I am tired of having the same thing over, and over again. And currently am looking for different recipies. But, I …

I tried taking this dietary supplement to help accelerate my weight loss so I could achieve my goal quicker than with dieting alone. This supplement is supposed to help suppress your appetite to help you take in fewer calories daily. The company also claims this supplement will …

Oral B Toothbrush
Cleaning our teeth is very essential to stay fit. It is important to brush twice a day with a suitable toothpaste brand. But it is more important to choose the right toothbrush for your teeth. And I always recommend Oral B Toothbrush. Oral B is a very …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint taste in most mainstream brands of toothpaste. It irritates my mouth and gums to the point that I don’t brush as long as really needed, so to solve this problem, I use either kid’s brands, with their fruity mild flavors, or natural …

We often think that birth control provides less enjoyment. Pills have long-term effects on women and condoms provide less genital sensitivity but with the innovations introduced now particularly in condoms, the use of it is even more interesting. I have tried using Premiere Ultra Thin and I was satisfied …

Say what you will about the recent financial fiasco that the LA Weight Loss corporations have found themselves embroiled in, but there is one product that I will recommend until the day they stop all production. This product is their Essential Fatty Acid tablets that contains not only the much-touted …

Seventh Generation is a brand I have seen around for a long time. They make many different products, including cleansers and eco-friendlier paper products. I decided one day to try their hand soap for the kitchen.
I bought the fresh citrus variety, which is a fragrance blend of orange, …

I have worn glasses since I can remember. The lenses of my glasses often get scratched because I use the wrong things to clean them. Since I don’t want to have to purchase new lenses more often than I absolutely need to, I decided to try Bausch and Lomb …

I have a 4 years old son. My son is very sharp, intelligent and also very naughty. But whenever my child falls ill I loose my patience to do any thing else. I become worried and also feel very sad. This time when my …

When I got tired of ibuprofen irritating my stomach and causing heartburn and cramps, I decided to try a supplement that I had heard a great deal of talk about over the last few years. Glucosamine with chondroitin is supposed to improve joint health and mobility in people with …

I have recently purchased a 3 lb tub of Syntha-6 Protein Powder. Syntha-6 is absolutely the best tasting and smoothest protein powder that I have ever tried and I have tried lots. I am reviewing BSN’s Syntha-6 Chocolate Milkshake flavor protein powder in particular. This is really an amazing …

I visited my dentist several weeks ago and I was instructed to use dental floss to clean my teeth. My first molar was extracted several years ago so there is space in the upper part. This gives the reason why the adjacent molar to my wisdom tooth has a tiny …

A church mate gave me a tube Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive Cream a month ago. He sister in law arrived all the way from the United States and this is one of the stuffs she gave her. This church mate just like me is also having problems adjusting with …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

I recently went to the grocery store, needing some face wash, and was intrigued by a new product on the market - L’Oreal’s Go 360 Clean. Now I am not typically a sucker for advertising gimmicks, but this bottle of colored gel with a “hairy” silicone oval stuck …

I’m always on the hunt for new vitamins as my diet isn’t great, even though I do try!
These vitamins come in a shiny silver box, which, I must admit, is what first drew my eye to them. Taking a closer look I noticed that they were …

It’s never too early to take good care of your health. As I am something of a health and fitness enthusiast, I have begun the process of putting together a home wellness library of reference books and DVDs.
My latest DVD is the Mayo Clinic …

Slim Fast Shake Mix, Chocolate Royale is one of my favorite flavors of all the Slim Fast shakes. The flavor is rich and chocolaty and you really feel like you’re having dessert when you are having one of these shakes. The best part is that a shake …

I was very disappointed with the quality of a couple of carrier oils that I ordered from Nature’s Alchemy, but they redeemed themselves with this essential oil. I like to make my own massage oil blends, and often use essential oils in bath product, vaporizers, and general fragrance products.
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A few weeks back, due to a minor car accident I suffered major cuts on my arms and wrists which slowly developed into deep wounds. Although these wounds slowly healed after applying an antiseptic cream, my real problem started now. After my wounds healed the massive scars on my …

Since I have used other Breath RX products and found them to be helpful, I though these would be a good choice to keep in my purse for when I need a breath fix.
I paid nearly ten dollars for sixty pieces of this gum and have regretted it …

This is the first brand of contacts I have ever used. I am nearsighted, one of my eyes is much worse than the other. I now also have astigmatism in the bad eye, so I can no longer use this particular type of contact in one eye. (Acuvue also …

Ironically, I bought this product because I was due to go on a date, and my lips were chapped. I laughed out loud at the name of the product, which although unusual, is not at all unusual for Philosophy. Although pricey, their products are generally excellent—“ so because I was …

I have used several products to treat my old, deep, white stretch marks on my breasts, butt, and hips, but I never stuck with them or had the patience to apply them multiple times a day. Plus, the cost was prohibitive on the more effective-seeming stretch mark products …

I am a cough drop fanatic. I’ll just lay those cards out on the table right now. I could eat cough drops like they’re candy half the time if it were left up to me. My husband jokes that my breath always smells like menthol because I’m sucking on …

I would like to share my experience with married couples who have difficulty in conceiving. My baby girl was born last July, after 5 years of marriage. Close relatives and friends shared their happiness with both of us. My wife have tried many different kinds of traditional herbs and …