I haven't had much success with alternative remedies, but D-Mannose powder works, it works fast, and it works every time if you take it early enough.  This is good stuff.D-Mannose, in powder or capsule form, is the sugar found in cranberries that makes them useful in treating urinary tract infections.  The sugar prevents bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder.  T...

I was looking for the cheapest computer speakers I could find that were capable of replacing my ancient  stereo system speakers.  I didn't want the surround sound 5.1 speakers because I don't have anywhere to put all those little speakers.  After reading a ton of reviews, I decided on the Logitech Z-2300 because they were praised on the online review sites for amazing sou...

I always have the impression when dealing with Wells Fargo that their ultimate goal is to nickel and dime me in every way they can.  They interrupt attempts at phone banking with annoying advertisements, and they've even deliberately put a link to an ad in the place where most people would expect to click to get to their online account.  It feels like they're trying to trick m...

If you have pet odor problems, you've probably tried a lot of products to make your home smell better.  If your experience is like mine, most of them either don't work or smell worse than the original odor.  The Pet Odor Exterminator Candle is the exception to this.  It smells wonderful, but it's still powerful enough to do the job.Of course, the Pet Odor Exterminator...

SRS Audio Sandbox is audio enhancement software for PCs, especially useful for enhancing 5.1 or 6.1 speaker systems.   The good news is that your computer speakers really can sound better, and Audio Sandbox is the software to do it.  The bad news (and it's not so bad) is that even though the advertising makes it sound like this plugin will turn your speakers into the...

I was one of the last people on the planet to get a cell phone.  My income is limited, so I put off the extra monthly expense as long as possible.  When the time finally came to get a cell or be disowned as a hopeless cavewoman by my friends, I searched out the cheapest plan possible. What I found was the Boost Mobile pay as you go plan, and I couldn't be happier with it.  I&...

The Nestle Aero was one of the great disappointments of my adult life.  I ordered it from an eBay merchant in Canada with the excitement of a small child in an exotic candy store.  This would be the candy bar to drive away all pain and sorrow.  This candy bar would open the heavens and bring joy to mankind.  This candy bar would be the long awaited second coming of the holy ...

Dr. Elsey rocks.  I love his cat litter.  Precious Cat Long Haired Cat Litter is the best litter in the entire world.  Here's why:First of all, any of the silica crystal scoopable cat litters are pretty awesome.  If you haven't tried them, you are seriously missing out.  For those who don't know,  I'm talking about the white cat litters that look li...

Zinc is one of the few vitamin/mineral supplements I've found that has really made a difference in how I feel.  I discovered it when a nutritionist, upon looking at the white spots on my fingernails, announced that I had a zinc deficiency.  Apparently she was right.  When I take zinc regularly, the spots go away.  When I stop, they come back.  It's nice to have ...

The Stink Free Stink-Finder Ultra-Violet Light and Flashlight is for people who suspect their pet is  "doing their business" where they shouldn't, but they can't find the source of the smell.  In other words, Kitty is surreptiously peeing on the carpet, making the entire house smell, but the offending toilet area cannot be found and cleaned.Ultra-violet light, when u...

I bought this printer used, which is pretty much the only way you can get them now.  This review is about what you can expect from a Lexmark X75 when its been out of the box for a while and not about what they're like all shiny and just home from the store.This is my first All in One Printer, and I love having a scanner and copier at home.  However, I've noticed that I still t...

Let's start with the drawbacks, or rather, the one MAJOR drawback.  I'm assuming you already know this and have come to terms with it before shopping for this vehicle, but just in case you haven't, I'm going to put it out there.  The gas mileage for this vehicle is, well, not good.  By "not good" I mean really terrible.  I could have purchased a who...

I bought this monitor used for $50 from someone else who also bought it used, so it's been around the block a few times.  I got it to replace an aged curved screen monitor a friend of mine liked to call "the first computer monitor."  It wasn't really that old, but I still expected a pretty big improvement from the KDS.  What I got was more like an epiphany. ...

I've been using Mythwell's Alchera dream journaling software for close to ten years now.  If you're looking for software to record and work with your dreams, Alchera provides everything you need and more.Alchera has all the features you'd want from any good journaling program.  But where it excels is in the extra features for analyzing and finding dream patterns.The Al...

If my house caught on fire and I could save only one thing (after rescuing the cats and that box of photographs), I'd grab my Apple iPod Video.  I'm pretty sure I could live in a tent with nothing but my iPod (well, and something to charge it... and the cats and the box of photographs) and be pefectly ok, if a little cold.  The iPod Video is that cool.I knew it sounded great b...

If you're looking for a low-end pair of earbuds that are durable and will give you excellent sound for the money, the Sony Fontopia MDR-E818LP are the best deal out there.  I've tried several sets of earbuds and none of them stood up to the Sony Fontopia.  I originally bought these earbuds for use with brainwave entrainment cds, which require headphones with excellent frequenc...

The Toshiba SD-1700 is an excellent, durable DVD player.  It was given to me as a gift from a friend who had already used it for several years.  I've had it for a couple years now myself, and it is still going strong.I don't need much from a DVD player.  Good picture quality, works quietly, a few fun features and  hookups for my digital camcorder, and I'm complet...

Why didn't I set this credit card on fire when I had the chance!?  You, my friend, still have the chance.    While most credit card companies are somewhat unpleasant, Chase Bank is more along the lines of gleefully mean spirited.  This is not a company with a goal of keeping customers. I have other credit cards, some of which will get a glowing review.  It...

In a world where credit card companies are all a bit slimy, Citibank at least tries to make a reputation by being less slimy than the others. All these companies have policies that border on unethical.  It's become an accepted part of the business, and Citibank is no different in this respect.  The difference is that they put a high value on customer service and will bend these po...

I had trouble finding reviews of cordless phones in this price range, so I finally bought this General Electric 5.8GHz phone impulsively with fingers crossed.  I have been completely happy with it for almost a year now.  You can't get a better phone for this price.  The sound quality is perfect.  I had to adjust the channel the first day, but after that there's been ...