I have always shaved using standard disposable razors. When my mom saw this product on a TV ad, she decided to get it for me as a gift. It is relatively inexpensive, and it came with a free manicure kit, which my mom kept for herself as I …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …

I find that the Ricola brand is about the best when it comes to cough drops. Although I no longer purchase the original flavor - I much prefer the lemon mint variety as that variety tastes so good - when I did, I was wholly satisfied with the soothing …

I take a lot of vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is so restrictive and I cannot get all of my vitamins from food anymore. I take a lot of solo vitamins, such as C and Vitamin D, but I also take a multi-vitamin. However, I only take …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

I have a sleep disorder that causes my brain not to go into the deepest stages of sleep without some kind of help. Without any treatment, my sleep quality is poor and I wake feeling like I have not slept at all. This condition leads to my having …

The Immune Essentials a Condition Specific dietary supplement from Swanson Vitamins that targets the immune system. I was searching for a product that strengthen my immune system at a good price and I found it works great I never get sick. It contains Immune Enhancer AG, Immunolin immunoglogolin, Beta …

I used an infrared sauna at a spa for several days while on vacation, and was so impressed with the way my muscles felt relaxed afterwards, I wanted to have one that was accessible any time I needed it. It did a great job of making me feel less stiffness …

I tried this product for two reasons. One, it was to treat dry nasal passages that I have had every winter whenever the heating unit starts running until the day we switch it over to cool. I also may have issues in the spring when my allergies hit and my …

Vacation to Hawaii? Yes please! Cellulite infused thighs? No. I started using Nivea’s Goodbye Cellulite Gel about 2 months prior to a vacation where I knew I’d be in a bathing suit a lot. I had okay results with this product and was satisfied. I didn’t really expect miracle, …

I have learned that you do not necesarily need to splurge on a product to get what you need. I was looking for a scale to monitor my weight and at first I decided to purchase just a basic, cheap scale. This was only 10$ and because it was …

I awoke this morning with severe lower back pain. As much as I hate to ‘pop’ pills, I knew I had to relieve my discomfort. I reached for my bottle of Aleve caplets. I can happily say I am now totally pain free after taking 2 …

When I worked in a drugstore, I noticed a lot of our older customers liked the Mexsana powder that was sold alongside the Dr. Scholl’s and Gold Bond brands, but has apparently been around for years longer. One day when I was looking for a new foot powder, I picked …

Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, I would say, are the best and most comfortable tampons out there, and for several different reasons. These tampons are plastic and are very easily inserted. I find it very hard to use the cardboard ones, as many other brands are, because they are very …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

It has a lovely sounding name. It’s been around for many years, and many people believe in it. So when I had a sleeping problem, and was not happy with the side effects of prescribed medications, I decided to give Calms Forte a try.
The ingredients listed are …

My hairdresser has recommended a lot of different salon products over the years, and there is one that I waited many years to actually try. I regret this now, because it turned out to be one of the best.
Sebastian’s potion 9 has been around for as long as …

The dismal weather proved not only good at driving down my productivity at work, but also in rousing again old dental problems. I noted my teeth’s sensitivity was showing signs of coming back. I just recovered from a previous stint resolved by a desensitizing toothpaste. It …

I purchased Swisspers Facial Cleansing Pads a while back because I found them to be inexpensive. I paid about $4 for a pack of 50 cleansing pads. I actually bought them for when we go camping. The idea of a make-up removal pad seemed more convenient …

After being extremely impressed with the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment kit, I went back to Walgreens and picked up another Definity special treatment product. Yesterday I purchased the Olay Definity Night Anti-Spot Treatment which although it wasn’t as impressive to look at the original …

I discovered this product when a nurse who was caring for my mother in the hospital suggested them for her use at home when she was released. She is very unsteady on her feet and after a serious ankle surgery, was unable to ambulate well enough to get up …

I used Care One Dandruff Shampoo after spending the night at someone else’s house. I had forgotten to pack my own shampoo. I am not particularly fond of dandruff shampoos and definitely not a store brand. I didn’t have any choice though. I decided to give it a try …

As a diabetic,I’m always on the lookout for things that I can eat with moderate affects on my blood sugar.Like almost everyone else in the world,I like ice cream.There aren’t near as many varieties of sugar free and no sugar added ice creams as there are regular.Blue Bunny does …

If you have really sensitive teeth and it hurts for you to eat very hot or very cold food or liquids, you should try Sensodyne Pronamel Toothpaste. I first came across it because I had complained to my dentist that my teeth started bothering me when I was …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and have used a wide variety of bath additives. My partner knew that I had been impressed with the German Dresdner line of bath salt packets, so as a surprise, I found a packet of the “Love Letter” …

Salon Grafix is a brand I have not used often, but I did try this product, as I wanted something like a detangler for quick fixes. When I was out in the wind one day, my hair became a matted mess, and I decided then that I would benefit from …

I had a dandruff problem for quite some time in my life and all that I had tried had either worked for a while or failed altogether.
I never gave up trying to get rid of the dandruff, which wasn’t a really bad case, but was irritating nevertheless.
One of the …

My experience with the Walmart brand Equate Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops was not all that memorable and so my first purchase also happened to be my last purchase. Now the cough drops are not that bad, but they also happen to be not that good either. They are …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

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 …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

I recently started taking a new medication which has had me experiencing some negative side effects. The worst one has been acne bumps on the sides of my face and my chin. I have tried a lot of different acne products in the past, the majority of …

If you are new to Wai Lana workouts, you are really going to want to consider purchasing the Fusion Fitness Flex and Firm Kit. I just purchased one at TJ Maxx the other night and I can’t believe how great this set is!
First off …

I have a sleep disorder, and I take a prescription drug to treat it. However, there are times when it still doesn’t quite do the trick. Since I have been on it for many years, my body is used to it, so when there is a stressful situation or I …

Awhile back, me and some of my friends had a conversation about mosquito repellants. I had tried the famous Avon Skin so Soft, and found it not to be somewhat effective but not the miracle I had hoped for. Someone began extolling the virtues of brewer’s yeast. I thought at …

I remember Pearl Drops products from my childhood but had not seen any in ages. I can remember the weird old tv commercials with a woman running her tongue over her teeth in an almost suggestive way. I assumed the products were no longer made. Imagine my surprise when …

When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

This paste is a serious exfoliating machine. I first tried it when a coworker actually made fun of a callous on my heel when I wore sandals. How embarrassing.
She suggested the paste, and I have been a fan ever since. There are so many exfoliating products on the market, and …

I am very sensitive to most adult mint-flavored toothpastes, and because of the discomfort those strong flavors cause, I normally use either natural products which offer more gentle flavors, or kid’s products. Here is a product that is both. On the continuum of mainstream versus natural products, this one …

Biotene PBF-Mouthwash with Calcium is a mouthwash that I have been using for several years now and I am really quite pleased with it. This is a mouthwash that is designed to attack and remove plaque from teeth before that plaque has a chance to develop into tartar, which …

When I expressed an interest in a talc free and fragrance free powder for use in the summer, a friend found out about this product for me. I have to admit, I was already pretty happy with a cornstarch I was using, but I ordered this product out of the …

Although I am not required to check ketones in my urine, I am diabetic and sometimes I like the reassurance that I am ok if my blood sugar has gotten high for some reason.
The last time I ended up in the emergency room with an allergic reaction, I …

I have always been the one to catch everything. If anyone near me was sick I would catch it. I always had a poor immune system. I was always sick from something. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I stopped getting sick all of the time. I …

I am a big supporter of products that are simple, natural, and not tested on animals. Although I am guilty of using products that do not fit the above description too, I still appreciate the efforts of the makers. I’ve always liked Burt’s Bees products. I use …

There was this one really annoying pimple that just kept popping up under my nose that I could just never get rid of for good! The area under my nose is really sensitive because I got an injured there when I was younger, so I don’t like messing around …

I use Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets every day. I love these sheets as it allows me to blot away excess facial oil and freshen up my skin without having to take off my makeup. My face tends to get oily throughout the day, and I …

Disoral Mouthwash, a product of Elder Health Care Ltd is a non steroidal ant-inflammatory mouthwash that is known to possess antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is to be used topically and it relieves pain caused due to sore throat, gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
This mouthwash was recommended to me …

Clinique has a few products that I really like, so I thought I would like their soap as well. I have combination skin which is more dry in the winter, but in the summer is quite oily and plagued by acne. I was told by a few people and sales …

I was at Costco the other day and saw this shampoo for $10.99 for a 40oz bottle. It also came with a sample 6.8 fl oz. conditioner bottle. I wanted to turn away and not buy it because I’m satisfied with my current shampoo but the bottle was so …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …