I have tried many antiseptic creams and one of my favourite one is Savlon. I first bought it from England and it did impress me as it is very cheap yet effective and it can be used to treat a variety of skin problems like cuts, minor burns, insect bites, …

When I was in my late teens, I developed an all over body rash due to a virus. My doctor at the time recommended I use Lowilla cleansing bar in the shower instead of traditional soaps and cleansers. I remember the bar as a solid, almost scentless white bar …

Although it’s not my favorite, this is a good quality lip balm that can be used every day with the added benefit of UV protection for your lips. At about $1 each, it’s an inexpensive product that can help keep your lips from drying out year round.
Blistex Medicated Lip …

Recently, my grandchildren had a grandfather die. I knew this death was coming soon, the children are 4 and 10, and the elder grandson was nearly reared by his Abu…….Abuelo…….his Mexican Grandfather. I knew that when it did happen, both boys would be highly effected, as the family is …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens last week to try out a brand new shave cream. While I don’t usually get excited over shave products, the Eos line was intriguing to say the least. The containers, of which there were three individual scent formulas, were …

I bought Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat for around $12 online. Here is my review.
I liked this yoga mat because it proved to be good, reliable and pretty durable. Its diameters are 24″W x 68″ L, which was more than enough to support my height. It was advised …

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 …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …

When I opened my birthday present of the Ped Egg, I exclaimed with false enthusiasm “Oh, a cheese grater, awesome. I needed one.”
After the laughter and my red face faded, I realized it was made for my feet, which are definitely not cheese. Well, it …

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 had the dental root canal treatment for my teeth when I was on vaccation in India.One of my molar teeth which had a defilling problem ended up in root canal treatment.The procedure was really painful though local anethesia was given in my 2nd visit.The procedure …

When I had an itchy skin episode that was related to a chemical problem in the pool, I used up the last bit of a bottle of Sarna, and then went to the store for more. The Sarna was out of stock, so I decided to try the Gold Bond …

About two years ago after having tooth bleaching done at a cosmetic kiosk, I developed severe tooth sensitivity. I was told by my Dentist that a lot of these Kiosk teeth whitening companies have no dental training whatsoever and that the application can not only cause damage but tooth …

Walk Off The Weight by Eva Gizowska Barnes & Noble 2006 ISBN 13-978-1-8402-6370-1
I have MS and I have lower and upper back problems that make most exercises too hard for me to handle. Thanks to a lot of therapy I can still walk that’s why when I saw Walk …

I have always had a sensitive type of skin and this is true on my head as well. Most anything I use on my skin or in my hair makes me really dry out, really oily or makes me break out in hives. When I was younger, I used …

I get very dry skin in the winter, and when it is at its worst, I like to use a bath oil in the shower to help lock the moisture into my skin. I also use them in the tub for a nice hot soak. I was given this …

I’m really not into talking about sex and condoms but I had to take the time to talk about this because I had a bad experience with this condom. I know that nothing in life is fail proof but I went in thinking that more expensive the condom is …

My father had stroke, and it is necessary to have his blood pressure monitored closely. Since all of us are working, nobody can really take charge to measure his pressure. We always had to call our neighbor who is a nurse to check it. We’ve done this for about …

I am a proud mother. I wouldn’t trade my children for the world. They are a joy and a blessing everyday. I enjoyed everyday of pregnancy. The one thing I could live without, the stretch marks I received during pregnancy. Stretch marks can really …

I have problems sleeping at night. I will go to sleep and in about two hours I am up and wide awake. Once I am awake I just am unable to settle down enough to go back to sleep. I talked to my doctor about this …

I love to use Method products. They are healthy, mostly natural, environmentally friendly and never tested on animals. In addition to that, they are of excellent and consistent quality. I thought I had tried just about every Method hand soap out there, but one day I happened to notice …

My whole family goes to Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Wisconsin. My mother has back problems and depression, my husband has back problems and is diabetic and I have high trygliceride problems. Originally, my family doctor was in a clinic in Merrill Wisconsin which is closer to home …

Keeping my facial skin in the pink of health has always been my top priority. This was because I always believed that to look beautiful, it was important to have a healthy and glowing skin. I had always been fascinated in trying out various products (creams, lotions, face washes …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

In the summertime one of my favorite body creams to use to help keep my skin looking beautiful and feeling very soft and supple is Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Plumeria Body Cream. It is thick and rich and has a wonderful light pink color to it and …

While I do not drink any longer, thanks to hypoglycemia, I did like to relax in the evening with a stout or a warm glass of brandy. and of course, there were times when I would go out for fun with friends, and come home to stagger in …

I have had irritable bowel syndrome for many years. It was diagnosed after a bout of food poisoning left me sick for many weeks, and caused some scarring in my intestines. The major symptom in my case is diarrhea, with painful cramps. It often hits suddenly, especially after eating …

I have been taking the C-lium Fibre food supplement regularly for the past month as an aid to my digestive system since I have been experiencing bouts of constipation recently. The packet’s instructions say that it should be taken during breakfast, but since I don’t usually eat breakfast, …

Binaca Breath Spray - Peppermint is something that I tried once but I most definitely will not try again. The primary reason I will not purchase this product again is because it quite simply does not seem to last all that long in its battle against bad breath germs. …

I bought some Mineral Ice Rub at the drugstore, because I had a sprained back and wanted to try something new to treat it with. The cool blue gel is not greasy at all, and I found it to have a pleasant, cooling menthol smell. It didn’t make my back …

A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …

I have a soft spot for “old time” remedies. When I was cleaning house for an elderly lady who was no longer able to do it for herself because of limited mobility, I came across a few things in her medicine cabinet that were very interesting. One was a very …

I am entering my forties and my hair is starting to seriously thin around my crown. I have tried various shampoos that are suppose to support hair growth and scalp health. I’ve tried many volumizing mousses and gels, conditioners and even vitamins. Some of them were helpful, but never solved …

A few days after purchasing the DermaNew Total Body Experience Microdermabrasion System, I went back to pick up the DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation system as well.
Whereas the first Microdermabrasion kit featured tools for the body and feet, the second featured facial tools and products. Since …

I saw this episode from Desperate Housewives wherein she took her kids� vitamins because she was feeling tired all day. I thought that was just some sort of made up fact; but when I tried it; it actually works. The only children�s vitamins I could get my hands on …

There will be a month that I can catch up viral infections for a month or two. I do not know when did start that my body became sensitive that I can easily catch allergies from everywhere. Sometimes when I am inside a train and someone cough besides me, …

Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …

I have suffered with fibromyalgia and GERD for a few years, and have tried a variety of treatments for it, in the hopes of avoiding permanent reliance on prescription medications which have side effects. One homeopathic remedy I tried is Gastricumeel. It is made by the Heel company, …

I am forever trying new types of lotions. I decided that I would try St. Ives to see if it was any better than the lotions I had already tried. I purchased the St. Ives Lotion at the grocery store for $3.97 for a 16 oz. bottle. That is …

The skin on my lips always tends to become dry especially during the cold season. The dry cold air seems to play havoc on my lips making them feel just parched and arid. In fact sometimes the skin on my lips becomes dry and painful that I find it …

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 …

I like to use a product to exfoliate my facial skin, and normally I use products that are both scrubs and a cleanser in one. I bought this assuming that is what it was also, but found that I was supposed to cleanser my face before using it instead. …

Last week I was given a gift of a small tube of Neutrogena Anti-Aging Hand Cream with active soy and spf 15. I was surprised at the small size of it (only 50 ml) but happy that it fit in my purse. The first time I used it I …

I have always been a fan of tampons and use them monthly. I like to be protected, but also like to try different products and see what each of them have to offer. I have never really had a preference between plastic and cardboard applicators, but recently have been …

My son used to have big problem with acne. He probably got his type of skin from his father who also was troubled by acne during his younger days. I never really thought my son would be beset by pimple problems because he used to have very fine and …

I had the pleasure of meeting a new doctor over the weekend. It wasn’t really a pleasure at the time because I was in excruciating pain! I had the bright idea to play a game of soccer with my four-year-old son. …

I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …

My lips have a tendency to be very dry, and the winter weather season has done nothing to alleviate my problem. Aside from very dry skin, I often find myself trying to combat parched and chapped lips. Although I know that there are several medicated products available …

Initially I did not want to try this diet pill because of the large amount of caffine contained in it. The plus side to these pills is that they contain the natural ingrediant called Hoodia found in South Africa. Hoodia supresses your appetite and I found that it did …