The closer I draw to menopause, the more problems I have with occasional bouts of anxiety, especially just preceding my period. I tend to get very emotional,  be easily upset and be extremely sensitive to loud noises.  It also takes very little to get me stressed out or agitated.  Although I know there are conventional medicines that might normally be suggested, I try to avo...

Solarcaine has been trusted for years to help relieve burns. This is a new formula that is not only great for relieving burns but it also helps moisturizes the damaged skin. It contains aloe and will help soothe the damaged skin. It is not only good for sun burns but also for scraps and cuts. I have used this for my daughters scrapped knees as well as my own sun burns. I have even had great suc...

In my search for an acceptable, eczema-friendly body wash for my daughter, I came across a relatively new product by Aveeno, Soothing Relief Creamy Wash.  This product is specifically marketed for the relief of dryness for babies and toddlers with extremely dry skin and eczema.As advertised, this baby wash is very creamy, with the consistency of lotion, and it is free of perfumes.  As...

It seems that aromatherapy is ubiquitous in today's society. From candles and room fragrances, to massage oils and bubblebath, there is a scent for every mood.  Now Bath & Body Works has given us Stress Relief in a Hand Soap.Aromatherapy Stress Relief combines the essential oils of peppermint (to refresh the mind and combat mental fatigue) and Rosemary (to improve the clarity of th...

I never had a problem with my eyes until I hit the magic age of 40. It was then that the small print got really small and it was time for reading glasses. In the last few weeks though, my eyes have been killing me and I thought I was going blind. I looked up the symptoms I was having on the internet and they all pointed to dry eyes. This makes sense since it is winter and the heat has been runn...

I purchased the jar of Unker's Deep Penetrating Pain Relief for general relief of aches and pains my husband and I get. On the jar it stated that it would help relieve arthritis, colds, coughs, sore throats, burns, bruises, and aching joints. Well to my disappointment it did not do much for helping the arthritis pain in my fingers. When my husband hurt his shoulder, I applied the Unker...

Aveda's Hand Relief moisturizer is appropriately named Hand Relief.  Most of the hand cremes are over scented or a runny viscosity.   Not Aveda Hand Relief.  I can rub this on my hands and not worry about my masculinity by smelling like a florist.  Or for the ultimate in luxury have your special someone massage this into your hands.  My salon does a hand massage at ...

Have you ever had such a bad headache it made you want to lay down, but not quite bad enough to take the prescription stuff that MAKES you lay down? Today I did, so I took two of these, within 30 minutes my headache was easing up, within an hour it was gone!Now with some of my prescription medications I have to be careful what I take over the counter so there is no drug interactions.This Equate...

My youngest son, Colton, has terrible allergies especially this time of the year. I found the best thing for him was Claritin, my doctor told me that all Claritin was is Loratadine and that I could get it in generic much cheaper than the brand name.I can buy a 60 tablet bottle for $7.96 in Equate, which is the Wal-Mart brand. One tablet last for a full 24 hours, so that is 24 hours of no sneezi...

 Flu Relief Therapy is a great nightime medicine when you have flu symptoms. It is really good if you have a severe cold. I will not say that it has the best taste. I will say that it works. It did help me to get rest and it did reduce the discomfort of the fever and cough. I have the cherry flavor. It also helps with body discomforts and aches and pains. It is ten percent alcohol. It does...

Because my husband snores so loud I have gotten into the habit of wearing ear plugs most nights. It works well; I sleep, he sleeps and we are both happy but wearing ear plugs most every night does cause some problems one of which is itchy ears. Every morning when I take out the plugs my ears itch something fierce. Sometimes even during the night I am awakened by the itch. I had to find a soluti...

I have three cats and one of my older cats named Tiger had recently gotten scratched along the stomach by my younger cat, Storm. It was a very small scratch and was healing until Tiger began nibbling and licking it. The area became irritated and as she kept nibbling she created a habit in nibbling at that region. So I consulted a vet from 1-800-Petmeds and they suggested the HomeoPet Skin &...

I bought an itch-relief solution for my dog after she developed a bad itch that was not associated with fleas. She was scratching herself badly, so I looked for something with hydrocortisone in it, as I had heard that is a good thing for hot spots. It helps heal skin irritations from insect bites, minor cuts, and just general itchiness. It is cooling and soothing to the skin and does not sting ...

My entire family suffers from allergies.  My husband and daughter take a prescription medication but I take Claritin when I am in the need of allergy relief.  I prefer another over the counter medication, Benedryl, but I can only take it at night as it makes me very sleepy.  However, Claritin does not make me sleepy so it is great to take during the day.The tablets are very small...

Well, it's that annoying time of the month again and you are faced with the cramps, the backaches, the headaches, the moodiness...yeah, you know what I'm talking about. If you're like me, those cramps can have you crawling on the floor or curled up in a ball in tears. All these horrible symptoms cause your daily life to go down the drain for a week. I've tried Tylenol, Ibuprofin...

I hate getting sick, but working in an enclosed office all day and living with a child in the house all night, means that eventually, I'll probably end up catching something.  If I do have to be sick, though, the last thing I want to do is suffer through every minute of it awake, dwelling on just how miserable I'm feeling.  That's where NyQuil comes in. This stuff is great...

Why this stuff hasn't been publicized more is beyond me. This silicone-based powder gel is perfect for any area where you may have chafing, whether it be due to skin against skin or fabric against skin. It spreads easily and leaves a thin silicone coating that is like Teflon. As advertised, it's non-greasy and dries quickly. I liked this product so much that recommended it to ...

I have minimal allergies during the summer that aren't that major for the prescription stuff, so I stick to Benadryl during that time. The 100 capsule bottle is also pretty cheap for $15 and lasts me the whole season. When it comes to keeping allergies in check, Benadryl works great at it. No more runny nose, itchiness, etc. However the side effects kick you in the teeth. Althoguh Benadryl ...

I purchased my Equate Nite Time Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief 10 fl oz Cherry Flavor at Walmart for $2.49.  It is a clear bottle with child proof screw off cap.  The liquid is a deep red color. Each tablespoon of Equate Nite Time Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief contains acetaminophen 500 mg for pain relief and reduction of fever, dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg for cough and doxylamine ...

I purchased my Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief Stick at CVS for $4.99.  It is a .47 fluid oz stick with a screw off cap.  The applicator is a sponge tip that when pressed releases diphenhydramine HCI 2% (topical analgesic) and zinc acetate 0.1% (skin protectant).  Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief Stick is used to relieve pain and itching from insect bites, sunburn, skin ir...