I totally go for Salonpas (Hisamitsu Brand) whenever I’m suffering from joint pain, a mild right up to some real pain. I use it on days that I feel not so good. The truth is that our body needs massages once in awhile and that’s something that I …

My body was under many physical and mental stresses due to personal circumstances in my life and my illness. One of the supplements I started taking six months ago to help cope with my stresses better and to reduce the amount of physical stress on my body was the …

I have tried the basic kit of Herbalife and I have to say that it is awesome, I lost weight so easy and saw results in 2 weeks,In fact, I had to buy new cloth because the other was too big now. The treatment is a little expensive but …

One day recently I was at Wal-Mart and found on my shopping list that I needed to buy dish soap. Just prior to that I got New Sunlight Dish soap because it was brand name and I assumed it would be good quality—¦ bad idea. Anyhow, at Wal-Mart …

I am particular with the toothpaste I used everyday. I usually want fresh mint and with a good ingredients. I’ve been looking for a toothpaste with a good fluoride ingredients to make my teeth more stronger, but of course the most important is to maintain the natural white of …

Having an occupation where you stand a lot, and being overweight, can contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis or “heel spur” which causes a great amount of pain. When mine first developed, I tried many things to ease the pain before resorting to an expensive doctor’s visit. …

Centrum Performance Multi Vitamins have been a great addition to my daily ritual as far as keeping me healthy. I’m a runner and honestly I probably without these vitamins get nearly enough of what I should on a daily basis. Because I certainly need more than the normal person …

I saw this at my local pharmacy and thought i would give it a try as it was new out and claimed to clear acne in a couple of days.
I brought the spot clearing gel for approx $9 but they did do a spot clearing cleanser too so it …

The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …

I had a severe sinus infection and my antibiotics the doctor put me on didn’t help get rid of it, but this supplement I tried called Herbs ETC Loviral helped me tremendously. However, I had to take it for three weeks straight for the sinus infection to completely clear …

I grew up with Yakult Probiotic Drink. I used to drink this a lot during my childhood days. I usually brought it with me in school and drank it during snack time. I never knew at that time that it was a good nutritional drink. I just drank it …

I recently had to have a 21 day heart monitor through Life Watch company. That meant that every day after my shower I had to change the sticky adhesive electrode leads before reattaching the wires. Since I have sensitive skin from years of high dose prednisone use, the normal …

I hadn’t used any dry shampoos before until my best friend recommended trying it. She knows I’ve had a load of trouble dealing with my hair because it’s so thick that I can’t even wash it every day because it will dry out the tips too much, especially in …

My brother is a member of an organization that travels to various countries to stay with local families and learn about the culture. He sends me trinkets from around the world as he knows I love to try new products and experience new ideas from abroad.
When he …

As a businesswoman, I lead a very stressful and hectic lifestyle. And since I am always on the go, I really have to take care of my health and my skin. One thing I am very partucular of is my health and my skin and no …

I always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …

When visiting an elderly friend’s house, I laughed when I saw what she had done with her old slivers of bar soap. She had tied them up into a sock, and had the sock tied onto a bar inside her shower. We all hate to waste those little …

I have a lot of small scars on my legs, mostly from accidents when shaving because I’m perpetually in a hurry and I nick myself just about every single day that I take a shaver to my legs. Sad, but true. And, because of all those nicks, my legs …

One day at the mall there was a Rexona promo. Buy one get one free,how can a cheapskate like me say no to that? So yes I end up buying one and getting the same product for free.
I bought Rexona skin light with sunflower oil, it promises to …

Going out with friends is sometimes difficult when I have my monthly period. I always feel restricted, I can’t move freely the way I want. There’s always limitations to what I can do during those days. I always get the awkward, self conscious and irritating feeling everytime my …

One of the vitamin supplements I have been taking daily to help fight fatigue and stress naturally is the Perfect Energy Multivitamin. This vitamin supplement comes in a bottle with 72 large brownish colored tablets in it that are smooth without a bad odor or flavor to them. In …

How many of us struggle with falling asleep once in a while? Probably about 99% of us do. We all have our stressed, deadlines and all that stuff that just doesn’t let our minds rest. Plus we always mess up our sleep schedule on holidays. In High School I used …

I recently bought an image 15.0 r my tracks step counter treadmill. For $400 I’d say it was a pretty good deal. It doesn’t have the quality of one that costs $2000, but definitely serves it’s purpose and is probably worth the price. My only complaint about it would …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …

I try to increase my intake of fiber for a variety of reasons. It helps me to eat less, therefore promotes weight loss, and keeps me “regular.” I had taken the Benefiber product in the larger package that you mix with water before and was pretty impressed with it, …

Since I am now in my mid forties and have noticed a few wrinkles emerging, I decided it was time to get a more serious moisturizer. I recently read an article in a beauty magazine that stated that it is important to use a product with Retinol in …

One of the sweetest, cutest, unexpected gifts I have ever received was this Hello Kitty ice pack. It was given to me by a co worker. I had just had some extensive dental work, and was in terrible pain once the anesthetic wore off. I was given a …

Ever since I purchased The Firm’s Wave exercise step, I have been continuously drawn to The Firm workouts when I see them in local stores. Besides the three workouts that came with my Wave, I now have six Firm workouts purchased separately.
My latest, the …

When I developed a strange problem where it seemed something was irritating my intimate areas of skin, I systematically eliminated all possible causes. My doctor had ruled out any infections or medically significant causes, and basically told me he had no idea what was wrong, but that it could be …

Being a hygienic person, I don’t just focus on outer appearance; oral hygiene is important to me as well. We all know that brushing teeth is not enough so I use Bactidol. This product is like a mouthwash but do more than a mouthwash does.
Unlike other mouthwash or oral …

In the winter, I like to use bath bombs. Most of the ones I like contain heavy oils and butters, along with salts, foaming agents and various other ingredients. I like the way my skin feels after sing them—“ moist and luxurious. Since I take hot baths nightly to treat …

I like to use products made by companies that do not test on animals, and Beauty Without Cruelty is certainly one of the most well known for that. I have fine hair that is thinning on top, so I like to use shampoos that volumize. This is why I chose …

Although I have owned this product for several months now, I never realized how useful it is until fairly recently when I enrolled in an aerobics class at a local gym. I work a full time job and usually the only time that I can squeeze in for …

I thought this was a pretty good idea when I first saw it. A toe protector, who would have thought? But, I desperately needed something. I started working a retail job about two years ago that has me on my feet all day long, and my feet SO weren’t …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

I bought this Yes to Cucumbers product when there was a sale on the brand. I have used some of the other “Yes to” lines, but had somehow missed the cucumber aloe gel. I use aloe on a regular basis in the summer to help cool my skin if I …

For most of my life, I walked through the deodorant aisle looking for a couple of key terms - “antiperspirant” and/or “clinical strength”. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I would watch the commercials for products like Lady’s Speed Stick or Degree and my big takeaway was that I …

I have one child that tends to get sick no matter where we go. We can be in the car or on a plane. When we are in the car, she tends to get sick after being in the car for too long. Sometimes she gets hot and can …

I have become a big fan of Lush products. Their bath bombs are some of the best and most luxurious I have ever used. If you need some serious moisture in your tub, you can’t beat their products. I take a hot bath every night to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and …

Okay ladies, let’s face it… we’re always looking for that easy diet. The one where we get to eat whatever we want, and we don’t have to exercise and, remarkably, every week the pounds slough off just because we’re alive and breathing! But, of course, we all know this …

I love the smell of eucalyptus. It can be a little over-powering in certain instances but if used in the correct capacity, the smell can really be seriously relaxing. I experience back and shoulder pain pretty much on a daily basis and nothing much is going to fix it …

I am one of Bath and Body Work’s best customers. I love all of their products and always take advantage of their clearance sales. I also shop when it’s not clearance time, when I am in the mood for a new fragrance of lotion or shower gel.
The …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

I suffered from an ingrown toenail a few months ago that was excruciating. My big toe was so sore, I could not wear socks or shoes, and could not even stand for the bedsheets to touch my foot. I did not want to go to the doctor, because I …

On one occasion, i was looking for a good absorbant diaper that would carry me through the hot summer months. After sampling a few brands, I found one that I liked. It was the Tena Super Brief.
the Tena Super brief has an outer cloth like covering which makes …

Since trying a few of their soaps and bath bombs, I fell in love with Lush. Their products are always creative, high quality, and most of all, fun. When I saw this shower gel, it made me laugh. The “flying saucers” refers to dishes being thrown because of a bad …

Never I my wildest dreams did I think that I was going to own myself a treadmill. Every one in my family has owned one and I have always laughed at them because most of them were bulky and just loud. I figured what the heck is wrong with taking …

I came across this item at my local drugstore and thought it would be handy to have. Sometimes I like to go exploring outdoors and needed something to freshen me up quickly. After just one use, I fell in love with this product and have already stacked up on …

When ever I start a new diet and fitness program I always wonder how difficult or complex it will be. For instance, will I have to weigh each food item, know the calorie content of every morsel, or have to break each meal in to ratios of …