When I had an allergy attack in the middle of a dinner engagement, I was horribly embarrassed. I had to excuse myself to go into the ladies room and deal with the itching and watering eyes, sneezing and coughing fit, and look of general misery. A companion came in …

Percogesic is a pain reliever that has been around for many years and I have taken it before, several times. It works well– nothing phenomenal, but as good as most over the counter pain relievers. I learned something interesting about it recently though. I was talking to a friend …

When I was trying to lose a little extra weight for a trip overseas, I looked for something that might help kick start the process. A friend suggested these, and told me that they worked much better than five hour energy drinks for boosting your energy level as well. I …

I love Method soap and I happened to keep one last little drop of a favorite foaming one because I could not find it in Target anymore and I did not want to forget the name of it. The almost empty bottle sat under my kitchen cabinet for months. …

I like to keep a few lip balms on hand that have spf protection for when I am outdoors or traveling and might be spending time in the sun. Since I had tried the other Nivea lip balm (Kiss of Moisture) and loved it, I decided to try this one …

I have very fair skin and possibly a mild case of lupus, so it is extremely important that I take sun protection seriously. It is not necessary to be a vampire, but I do not want any health problems as a result of enjoying the summer. I normally use the …

I like to spend time outdoors in the summer, and living in the deep South, one gets used to the reality that we are not the only creatures living here. I am talking about mosquitoes, commonly referred to as “skeeters” here, or sometimes by less friendly names. They will try …

I have very fair skin, which is one reason I use strong protection when in the sun. Another reason is that I was told a long time ago that I could have a mild case of lupus, and that some lupus patients were photosensitive. This means that the sun …

I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …

I treat my painful fibromyalgia symptoms with a variety of methods that do not involve prescriptions or doctor visits. I found out long ago that the best medicine can be done at home. I take a nightly hot bath to relax my muscles and get me in the right frame …

When I lived in Texas for a couple of years, I had a small outdoor spa. As a fibromyalgia patient, I benefited from this greatly during flare ups. The water was an amazing way to relax and treat my sore muscles. I was almost always taking a hot bath every …

When I began to suffer from heart palpitations, I had a hard time figuring out if the little flutters I was feeling really were from my heart, or something to do with my digestive system. Having a hiatal hernia, I wondered if it was possible that the heart beat was …

I remember my grandmother using this lotion when I was a kid. She did not like greasy hand lotions at all, and this was oil free. I had put it on my hands back then, and remember that it felt very slippery but smelled nice. I don’t think I suffered …

I have always liked Method products. I like their formulas and their philosophy. The foaming hand wash has become one of my favorite products and I have tried quite a few of the varieties. Although when I first tried the self foaming washes, I was unsure about how economical they …

I am always trying to lose weight. As a diabetic it is important for my health. I have to be careful about what weight loss tools I use though, so that they do not have a dramatic effect on my blood sugar. I like the meal replacement …

I bought a tube of this Equate cream at Walmart, when I was not near home and really needed something to help my back, which had been aching from all the walking I had done on a day trip. The cream is a generic version based on the …

I like to use baby wipes for personal cleaning, and general purpose cleaning around the house. Not only are they great for freshening up in the bathroom, but also for cooling off your face when you are hot and sweaty, wiping the cat’s nose, cleaning the toilet seat– anything you …

I have usually been pleased with Nature Made supplements, so when I found a really good buy one get one free sale on the brand, I stocked up. One item I bought was the high potency magnesium. I have several reasons for wanting to take magnesium. It is a …

I have two small keloid scars on my lower leg that have been there for years. I never really thought about treating them, since they did not really itch or cause any discomfort. I was watching a television show and there was a segment about silicone sheeting being used …

I love Dove soaps, and have ever since I was a kid. I remember the familiar classic Dove smell. It reminds me a little of roses, but is so distinct that I would know it anywhere. When I worked in a drug store, every time someone opened a new case …

I always loved the original Rainbath. It was a classic when I was growing up, a product that stood out as being a little bit better than the others on the shelf. It inspired trust in the Neutrogena brand. One day when I was browsing in a store, I …

I have always been a loyal fan of Dove products. I like the way they present their company’s values to reflect real women and the beauty we all possess, not just some ideal of a stick thin model with an attitude problem. (They should eat something, it makes you happy.)
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I have long had a love for handmade soaps. My mother does not share this interest, as she prefers liquid body washes. I normally use liquid products in the winter when my skin tends to be very dry. In the summer, I can get away with whatever cleanser I want …

A friend of mine shares my love of handmade soaps. We always tell each other about good ones that we find, and often give soaps as gifts. The last soap I received from this friend was from a site called Olde Crone’s Bewitching Bath soaps. I had to laugh when …

I love trying out natural brands of soaps, especially when made by true soap artisans that take their craft seriously. Alpenglow is based in Alaska, and I recently discovered their site when a friend recommended one of their massage oils. While I was there, I looked into their soaps as …

I like to use a variety of massage oils and body oils. As a treatment for the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia, my partner is kind enough to give me regular massages when needed. We have made a hobby of using different combinations to see what works best, …

I absolutely love handcrafted soaps. They are made with love and care by artists of the craft, and not only do they smell great and come in fascinating varieties, but the old-fashioned, cold process soap making yields products that are excellent for your skin and all natural. I like …

I have hair that is very frizzy and out of control at the ends and in the back. I have been looking for a product that will smooth it, give it some health benefits (yes, I know hair is dead) and not weigh it down too much in the process.
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I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …

I have been coloring my hair for several years, and since I have a weird combination of thinning and normal hair on top of my head and dry, damaged hair in the back, I often use a lot of styling products to boost volume on one end and add shine …

I have a love of bath products and soaps. This eventually led to a friendship with a woman who works in a spa, and I learned a lot about the various products they use and sell. One that she was very fond of was the Thalgo Exfoliate bar. I had …

When I was in my twenties, I had a urinary tract infection that lasted over eight months. In the end, I finally got to the appropriate type of doctor, and they found that the pain I was having was actually not from an infection, but from damage produced by the …

I like to use products to exfoliate my face and keep skin as fresh and young as possible for my forty one years of age. I have used a variety of methods for doing this, from loofahs and various scrubs to chemical exfoliates. Someone suggested to me that I …

I have used Dramamine for motions sickness in the past, and it has been a lifesaver. I decided that to save a little money, I would try out the Equate brand from Walmart. I have generally had really good experiences with their brand of health care products, so I felt …

I have used a few Kirkland supplements before and generally find them to be good. Vitamin E is a great product to use for heart health, the immune system and a ton of other health benefits. My actual reason for buying these was for something different. While you can buy …

I take fiber supplements to treat several health conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome, which can leave me either constipated or with diarrhea at any given time. It is unpredictable and random, therefore something that treats both extremes of the symptoms is the best option since it is difficult to …

I hate those occasions when your period starts early, with no warning, when you are not anywhere near home, and have no protection with you! My period was about three days early one month, and hit me in the middle of a day trip, an hour and a half …

When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, I knew I had to get serious about my health. I had some weight to lose, and it was time to finally crack down and do it. The thing about losing weight that is so frustrating to many people is when you hit …

When I developed a serious hemorrhoid flare up, I looked everywhere for my ring cushion, which was made of foam, and could not find it. It may have accidentally gotten packed with the Christmas things (long story.) I was sore and tired and it was too late at night …

When we began to notice that our tap water was developing an odd smell, we found out that it was because of the chlorine content. I found it quite unpleasant, and started using bottled water exclusively. I could also smell it when I ran a bath. I take a nightly …

When my best friend came to me with a little weird bottle with some Japanese writing on it and said “You have GOT to try this” I should have been more alarmed than I was, as I know he has a weird sense of humor. He told me it …

I have always been concerned about the possibility of catching viruses from being in the confined of the re-circulated air in an airplane. I have used Airborne and similar products, but lately I found another one that offers some extra protection, so I use in conjunction with the …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done– that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy– but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

Since I have gone over the big 40 mark, I have noticed a few fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and cheeks. Losing weight has made them more obvious, and I noticed one night while I was laying down and plucking some eyebrows with a mirror in my hand …

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 tried these collagen masks on a whim. I had not spoken to anyone who had ever used one, but the idea was unique to me, so I gave it a shot, sight unseen.
I turned forty one this year and have become a little paranoid about my skin …

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 …

I like to keep my nails looking neat, and for years I just used the standard emery board or metal files, with an occasional sapphire file.
When I happened to see the Opi crystal file near a display of their nail polish I was looking at, I picked it up to …

I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …