Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

I’ve been pretty negligent to my feet over the Fall and Winter seasons, mostly because I’ve been wearing mostly boots and my feet have been covered to avoid the harsh cold! But since the weather has warming up here in NY, I had to purchase something to get my …

I find myself snacking throughout the day, which wouldn’t normally be a problem if it wasn’t for the things I was snacking on. I may not always be hungry, but I definitely always have cravings for things it would be best to stay away from, so perhaps that was …

If you need a humidifier for a childs room, why not get one that is both function and fun, like the Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier. For about the same amount of money for a regular humidifier, you can also get a built in bedroom planetarium that the …

So I had a miserably failed experiment with a Dr. Scholl’s product which actually ended up hurting my feet while I was wearing those insoles, and I returned them and was on the hunt for something else to use in my shoes because I really needed some extra support …

When Imedeen Radiant Complexion was very new in the market, almost all of my friends were talking about it and were planning to try this product. I actually was also attracted to the promises of this product but I refused to give in to the lure …

As a competitive rugby player, an average week for me includes ten hours of practice, six hours in the gym, and then a two hour game on Saturday morning. This certainly takes a toll on my body, and when Sunday morning comes around I usually feel like I have literally …

Caltrate is a calcium supplement made by Wyeth, one of the major drug manufacturers in the United States. All women need to be aware of their bone and joint health, and I am no exception. I have taken other calcium supplements but really like Caltrate. Caltrate contains 600 mg …

I am now officially over forty and looking for ways to delay the inevitable wrinkles and signs of aging in my face. I had heard wonderful things about hyaluronic acid products, so I thought I would give one a try. I saw several brands available, and bought this brand because …

I have a variety of first aid ointments and creams in my house. A different one, pretty much, in each of my first aid kits which I have in every room of the house, the car, packed away with our camping gear, in the kids backpacks, pretty much anywhere …

When I was telling my hairdresser about a problem I had been having with blackheads around my nostrils, she suggested that I should try a mask made out of Moroccan white clay (hectorite.)
Having no idea where to get this (and she was no help there!) I had to …

Since my recent goal has been to try as many of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds in home walk workouts as possible, I was thrilled when I saw a different series in a local store. As I was afraid I wouldn’t find them again; I ended …

I know with a name like Boogie Wipes that you’re probably thinking this is the type of product that is mostly designed to appease the little noses of children the world over, but after the first time I used this product, I was ready to be greedy and use …

I have tried various forms of stevia. I have never been able to force myself to like it as a sweetener for drinks or food, except when blended, as in the product called Truvia. When I decided to make homemade pots of lip butter as stocking stuffers one …

I keep some aloe vera gel on hand for sunburn and other first aid uses. It is amazing for kitchen burns as well as sunburn, and the cooled gel can soothe a tired face and perk up tired feet as well. It can be used as a toner, or acne …

Having diabetes, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia, I have enough on my plate without having to deal with colds and flu and stomach bugs all year, so I try to take supplements that boost my immune system, especially in the winter. There are so many out there, it is difficult to …

A healthy lifestyle is a must everyday, that’s why I take Vitamin C regularly for me to stay active. I’ve tried a lot of Vitamin C supplements and it really helps on my everyday work at home and work.
But due to my hectic schedule sometimes I wasn’t able to …

In recent times I have been in search of a bandage that is truly waterproof. I wanted something that would protect any paper cuts I was getting from the burning and stinging of hand washing and dish washing. I had tried a few bandages, but they were not working …

Sometimes my teeth and gums get sensitive, due to years of using teeth whitening products. Something in the whitening strips, rinses, or toothpastes makes my teeth sensitive to hot or cold. Sometimes the sensitivity causes shooting pains through my teeth. When this happens, I need to use …

A few months back when I had been attending friend’s wedding, something really awful happened to me. As I was all set to get ready for the marriage to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring my make- up kit and this made just panic. The …

When I complained about certain dental floss brands getting stuck in my teeth (of which some are a bit too close together) he recommended that I try Glide brand.
I bought some at the drug store and tried it that night. I was a bit surprised at the texture of …

Having struggled with weight problems for a long time I was almost in the verge of giving up. I remember vowing never to try any weight loss program again because I tried so many of them but none of them really ever worked well for me. Instead, many weight …

Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …

I decided a while ago to start stocking a home gym because it was easier than trying to find time to go to the gym everyday. I found most of my equipment right at Walmart and have had no problems with most of my choices. One of the choices …

I go through persistent exhaustion owing to improper immune response of my body. Due to improper immune response of my body I take vitamins every day. Among the vitamins that I use daily, the Vitafusion Energy B12 Gummy Vitamins is one of them. Taking gummy vitamins once a day …

I made my trek to Bath and Body Works for their amazing semi annual clearance sale last week, and I left with a bundle of my favorite scented shower gels and other products. While I was there, I was thrilled to find that they had the Black Amethyst shower gel …

One of the newest variants of toothpaste giant Close Up is Close Up White Now. It is contained in a classy transparent plastic box with a deep blue color used to create the concept. It snatched my attention when these boxes were piled up neatly in the supermarket. I picked …

I buy nearly all my vitamins and nutritional supplements at Vitamin Shoppe, which is a retail store here in Arlington, Texas, and it can also be found at www.VitaminShoppe.com. Before I lived where there was a store, I ordered my supplements exclusively from the website. Whenever I ordered, I …

One of the most interesting and unusual things I ever received came from winning a drawing at an feminine health themed party for ladies. The “Sweet Spot Fabulousness Bag” contains a variety of specially formulated vaginal freshness products, and is obviously a celebration of the female anatomy. Two types …

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength is one of my favorite face washes to use for the prevention of acne. I only get the occasional bought of acne so I do not need to use a wash every day. I use PanOxyl about 2 or 3 times a week …

Hey Ladies!! If you are confronted with having to consider or have to have a hysterectomy, never fear! HysterSisters is your place for quesstions to get answered, fears to be shared, and friends to be made! I had to have a hysterectomy in 2001. I don’t know that I …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

I think these sanitary towels are brilliant considering the price. These are the Ultra Towels with Wings by Tesco’s own brand and it only cost me just over a pound for a packet of 16 towels. They cost about 10p each basically, so I was not expecting …

I absolutely dislike any kind of mint toothpaste. However, I do like cinnamon flavored toothpastes and the cinnamon toothpaste I like to use the most is the Colgate Sparkling White CinnaMint Toothpaste. It has a nice light cinnamon taste to it that taste good and it helps get my …

My five week vacation in the UK introduced me to a lot of new and interesting products. I loved shopping in a place where literally almost everything was new to me. Being a lover of shower and bath products, I was directed first to the shelves where Radox …

When my daughter had an ear infection recently she suffered really badly with a fever, at four years old she’s articulate enough to get across to me that she could cope with the pain but being so hot and sweaty all the time was really getting her down.  She …

Gentle Naturals Homeopathic Teething Drops are 100% natural and is formulated to relieve teething pain. I have a 4 month old daughter who has begun the teething process. I was looking for something that was natural that would help her during her spells of pain. When I came across …

I have had high cholesterol for a few years, and attempts to treat it with prescription medicines have been frustrating. I tried several statin drugs, always with disastrous side effects that I refused to tolerate. Having fibromyalgia, I do not need any more muscle pain in my life, …

The way things are going in most states cigarette smoking is going by way of the dinosaur and is disliked by more people then the ancient mullet haircut. I am a heavy smoker and for the last few years I have been trying to quit, which i have come …

Sacha Inchi Oil is a certified organic oil made from a wild seed which grows in Peru. It contains the highest concentrate of Omega 3 of any oil — almost 50% — plus Omega-6, Omega-9, vitamin E and amino acids. I was looking for an Omega-3 supplement that …

I love my job, but lately it has been very difficult for me to cope with an abundant amount of overtime and late night work sessions. Not only have I been getting a lot less sleep lately, but I have also begun to notice that this has taken …

Over the last few years my kids have begun needing glasses and I had to find someone the insurance we had would be accepted. Although I really was hesitant about using Walmart for glasses and not a regular optical company, I figured how much different than using Sears …

My boyfriend needed new glasses and so I called around trying to find the best rates. I found out Target had the best rates so we went there. I called on a Monday afternoon and was able to get him in that Thursday which was really nice. …

I don’t normally pay so much for such a small product, and I am not a regular user of solid lotions—“ but I made an exception for this product because it has so many of my top favorite ingredients! Beeswax, shea butter, avocado oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

I decided a few months ago that I wanted to get my body back into shape. This is really hard for me because I have children and I work full time. I often feel like I don’t have time for me. …

I have very bad rash at my elbow and so was very irritable because of itching .I tried loads of creams and medicines but no use .
Then my husband bought me Eumovate Cream , my husband is a doctor. I used the cream and results were desirable.
The rash …

wish is a new brand of mouthwash just recently out in the market and I decided to buy this Arctic Chill flavor to try it out. I can’t really go out without using a mouthwash and my Durafresh was really quite expensive, so I was willing to try out …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …