I have had problems with GERD and random nausea for years. I have been on proton pump inhibitors for several years, but before this I tried several natural remedies to see if I could avoid being on a chemical drug long term. One of these products was Jarrow’s Mastic Gum. …

During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and so had to check my blood sugar four times a day. My insurance provided me with the Accu-Chek Aviva System which includeded a glucose monitor, lancing device, and test strips. The monitor and lancet were easy to set up …

I tried this mouth wash because I am on the lookout for a more natural, healthy mouthwash that doesn’t ‘taste natural’. Most of the more healthy options seem to taste bad, and just don’t seem worth it to me. But I do want to try to be …

After my very first experience with bio oil, I have been hooked. For me this is the ultimate miracle oil for a wide variety of different skin problems and issues.
I was first recommended to try Bio Oil after being bitten on the face by an animal. The …

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are a great product! They are quick and easy to use and kill most germs. When cleaning our works stations at work or for clearing tables or counter tops at home this product is genius. The cylindrical container makes storing the wipes easy. …

I hate that I even have to bring this up, but it’s unavoidable if I want to tell you about my experience with the product Home Health Antifungal Lotion. I swear I’ve never had any kind of foot fungus to speak of, but about three years ago, I started …

I am diabetic, and like most diabetics, I look for ways to eat carbs without spiking my blood sugars. I have tried carb blockers in the past and not gotten very good results, but when I found this product in a markdown bin for a buck, I thought I would …

If you have never seen these little candy atrocities then you probably should be thankful that you have not because they are harmful to children both in the present and later in life. This is a candy that is put into rolled paper so that it looks exactly like …

It is not often that I find a use for gauze around the house, but it does happen on occasion. My kids are always super busy running and playing, which leads to cuts, scrapes, and bruises on occasion. Whenever I am treating or cleaning a cut or scrape, I …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

Crest Whitening Strips work like a charm. They are simple to use, taste crisp and clean, leave your mouth feeling fresh, and within two weeks after using them each day, your teeth honestly shine and glimmer like those of people on television. They’re absolutely awesome, and I …

I have always been a fan of Desert Essence products. When I saw that they had a Green Apple and Ginger body wash, I couldn’t wait to try it. I had recently run out of a pear and ginger scented wash that I had become addicted to, and this one …

Motion sickness can quickly ruin a vacation, cut short an errand run, or prevent a spontaneous trip; in a world like ours, the ability to travel on an almost daily basis is a must. Once-daily Bonine eradicates motion sickness before it starts, leaving you free to go where …

I was looking for some sort of exercise machine that wasn’t a treadmill, one that worked the abs since that’s where all my fat is. So I went out shopping for an ab machine and decided to buy the ProForm Ab Glider Sport …

As a working person I try to buy multipurpose and time efficient items. I opt for household items that can resolve more issues in lesser attempts and time. Recently I saw Close Up Red Hot Deep Action tooth paste with active zinc mouthwash in my neighboring superstore. I immediately …

I purchased the Urban Spa Natural Loofah Scrubber from Well.ca approximately two months ago because I am in the process of planning a wedding and I realized that part of my back would be on display in my wedding dress and I thought this might help give that soon-to-be …

Beauty products that really helped in enhancing my beauty have always been my favorite fashion accessories. I would just love to buy those products which I thought would help me look naturally beautiful. I have been always been fascinated by lip care products and have a few in my …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

Let’s face it, once you have used a powerful battery operated toothbrush it is difficult for you to go back to a plain old manual one. It just doesn’t feel the same! So if like me you spend a lot of nights away from your home at …

Women’s Wellness and Fitness is a women-only gym in Winston-Salem, NC. It is an extremely fun and supportive environment for women to go work out and get fit. I love going in to the gym surrounded by energetic women who are there to help as well as have fun. …

I am always trying to lose weight, and I will try supplements to help me, if they are effective and reasonably safe. When a friend recommended this one, I looked it up online to see what was in it. Her claims were that it took her appetite away as effectively …

My lips chap sometimes, but my daughter is the one with the major problem. I’ve found her various lip balms that help her out, but it was through a lot of trial and error buying brand after brand. I did find one that worked pretty well for …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

Headaches can be formed by different reasons. It could be because you are simply stressed out, or didn’t get enough sleep. However, from experiences and what I have seen, I have gathered a little bit of facts on what can cause headaches.
1. If you are in the mountains where …

I’ve been taking protein for a long time now in efforts of building muscle so I decided to try using the SNI Micronized Creatine as well. I bought it from the local Vitamin Shoppe. The way this product works is that you use it every other month. So, I …

Boiron is a well known-manufacturer of homeopathic medicine. Unlike ordinary medicine, homeopathic ones are known to be safe and natural. I actually heard about Boiron through my yoga class. When I went to the store to buy Occilococcinum, I was surprised to find out that (1) homeopathic medicine is …

Every month I dreaded my period, for all obvious reasons of course, but also because I HATED the mess and odor of pads and the fear of toxic shock syndrome from tampons. I found Diva Cup and had to try it out. I am so glad I did!
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I was so, so, so disappointed in this cleanser, I honestly expected more from it, I was just so upset and surprised when I realized that it wasn’t benefitting my skin at all! I was watching some lady’s skin care regimen on Youtube when she just kept mentioning how …

To help treat muscle problems from fibromyalgia, I often ask my partner to give me a massage, and I reciprocate. We use a variety of lotions and oils, depending on our mood or medical needs at the time, and one Valentine’s Day, I got something a little bit “different.” …

A couple of years ago I started getting very interested in my personal health and wellness. I researched diets, vitamins, and supplements looking for the right combination.
I was looking to feel healthy, and maybe slow the aging process a little.
I searched articles online, and than I began reading research …

Working in a hospital makes me very prone to sickness and infections. Even if I wanted to do hand washing every now and then, often times it is not the real situation especially if we have many patients. Good thing that the hospital I am in recently provided us …

I purchased G.U.M. Eez-Thru Flossers because my dentist said they were the best. I thought I should give them a try. I actually like them. The floss is a super-slick flossing thread that is easy to get between your teeth. Plus I like the minty taste. The handle is …

Last time I tried using an epilator was a decade past. I remember it to be a frightful experience using the Epilady brand. The pain was actually unbearable using it on the underarms and thighs, then to the legs. However, I decided to buy another brand this year to …

Dipform is a skin cream preferred as remedy for any skin scars. If a person is suffering from a skin scars, irritation, minor skin disease then one can use dipform skin ointment.
This cream in India is manufactured by Fulford (India) Limited with collaboration with Schering-Plough, USA.
This cream has following chemicals
Betamethasone …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works products and I shop their store regularly. I was curious about the C.O. Bigelow line of skin care products, since that was one I had not tried many products from. The last time I was shopping in one of …

When I began taking magnesium supplements for my muscles and to treat heart palpitations, I was told that I needed to take calcium as well. Since there were combination products available, I usually used those—“ but when I decided to switch to a brand of magnesium that had to be …

This is another review about Arbonne’s any treatment line. I am going to be reviewing the product that is step 2 of the line. Clarifying Toner Acne Medication. I feel a little more highly about this then I feel about step one. Toner is very important and most people …

The Atkins diet has many great points for you to consider when you are trying to find a diet that will work for you and be successful. It is one of the best diet plans. You can many, many people that have been successful using the Atkins diet. You …

After some serious spring cleaning, my hands were in desperate need of moisturizing and repairing care. Being on a tight budget, I looked for a good product that didn’t cost too much. A lady at the pharmacy counter recommended Coco Butter Cream made by Cococare.
I …

The Bowflex PR1000 arrived needing to be assembled which was fairly straight forward and took a couple of hours. It came a good manual and a workout guide book. The pulleys are smooth and work very well.
The problem with the PR1000 is that I quickly out grew it. It …

I love to make massage oil blends, and one thing that I always wanted to make was an oil version of a muscle rub that was not quite as potent as the pain relief or counter irritant creams you can buy in the stores, like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice. …

Landice L7 LTD Treadmill With Pro Sports Trainer is a sort of an odd ball among treadmills. Priced at $3,000, it is a bit too expensive to be bought for home use, and yet it’s not sturdy enough for commercial use in a gym. According to the manufacturer, it …

I take a nightly bath to help treat muscle pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For these baths, I use a great variety of products, like bath salts, which have minerals that help to purify and balance the skin and muscles. Since I spend a lot of time in the …

A few years ago my friend tried to get me to buy my husband some NONI JUICE. But at that time, it was not on the market in our area legally. You could buy it through private distributors. But I was skeptical of buying such a product not sold …

I actually found this soap while shopping the natural section of a local grocery store. I like to try new products, especially natural ones, and this looked very interesting to me. I once had a lemongrass candle that smelled so wonderful! One I used it up, I was unable …

Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

This is one of many products my hairdresser has recommended to me. I bought this at a time when my hair had just been colored and was going through a “frizzy” phase. She said it was the very best thing she had and that it worked better than the products …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

I absolutely love love love this thing!! I’m a college student, I take many classes hour after hour, so things can sometimes get stressful and irritating so I tend to forget things a lot. Also, I spend a lot of time online doing research and typing up papers, so …

After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …