PlantLife soap is a natural, old fashioned cold-processed glycerin soap made with saponified olive, coconut, palm kernel, and soybean oils. The lemongrass variety is one that I purchased in the summer to use on my combination skin which tends to be a little oilier in the summer. When I have …

A friend of mine had overheard me complaining about my teeth being close together and how it was a struggle to floss because most flosses got stuck or shredded in my teeth.
She bought me a package of Johnson and Johnson’s Reach Floss for kids. The label reads …

Natalbes Prenatal/Postpartum vitamin and mineral supplement is an excellent (and cheaper) alternative to taking pre natal vitamins. I discovered this brand when I was searching for the best pre natal vitamins for me because a lot of those in the market makes me very constipated. When I searched …

Just recently, when I changed doctors, I also changed my way of acquiring my diabetic testing supplies. I used to get these at my local CVS Pharmacy but my doctor referred me to a company called AOM. Unfortunately, that company does not work with the type of insurance that …

Standing for long hours during work had become my daily routine resulting in aching feet. Sometimes the soreness especially in the balls of my feet would be so painful that it would become difficult to even sleep peacefully during the whole night. This is when my mother suggested that …

I received a small sample bottle of this from a store that was running a promotion on Tend Skin products and I was eager to give it a try because the product is supposed to help with razor burn. I dislike the redness that shows up along my upper …

I’ve been aware about facial masks but foot masks, I was skeptical at first when I found these products on display at the nearest Watson store in my area.

I had been trying lotions to ease the constant dryness of my feet and looking for easier means to address …

Because of my interest in natural and chemical free health products, I was inspired to try this one—“ it is a lubricant/moisture gel made for women. Rather than relying on chemicals for its effectiveness, it is made from other ingredients like aloe vera, comfrey, apricot oil and sweet almond oil, …

I love the idea of using natural products on my skin. I’ve been looking around and trying different brands of eye cream that reduce puffiness and the “tired eyes” look. I had read that creams and products containing caffeine were really good, so when I saw this one, …

I had been thoroughly excited about attending my cousin’s wedding and had decided to look my best for the day. So I decided to prepare myself a few days ahead, so that no stone was left unturned. Apart from joining power yoga classes for a toned body, I started …

The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …

I have used Carmex lip balm in the past, but mostly for chapped lips. I tried this particular product for a cold sore. I was not wanting to spend a lot of money on a cold sore remedy, so I thought I would start out with something inexpensive and …

I have used Thayer’s regular Slippery Elm lozenges in the past, and loved them. The original are tangerine flavored, and have an interesting wheat-like taste and slightly grainy texture that dissolves into a slippery coating that really helps soothe a scratchy or dry throat. The last box I bought was …

I bought this Tresemme gel because I was out of my usual brand, and it was cheap. In general, styling gel is not something I use a lot of, but I like to keep some around if I need it to smooth a style or add some extra hold that …

I have been looking for an easier way to whiten my teeth. The white strips and kits are expensive and make my teeth sensitive, and it is awkward to use trays and pens. I don’t want to pay for a professional treatment, and the whitening toothpastes don’t seem to give …

As I started sending my son to playgroup, he often devloped cold. Every weekend his temperature rises with cold. This became a weekly routine and we decided to provide him with some immunity booster as he was just on milk and common food items. On our search, we found …

I’ve used a lot of All Terrain products in the past, because they are fantastic all-natural first aid elements that should be in every first aid kit and medicine cabinet the world over. I’ve never used a bad product, so when I needed an anti-itch cream for some bug …

The One Touch brand Ultra Mini is a Blood Glucost Monitoring System. I’ve been using it for 3 months to monitor my blood-sugars for gestational diabetes. It’s quick and easy. I’m sure with a little help a 4 year old could master this device. The only problem I’ve run …

Currently, I am taking Whey Maxx Instant Protein Drink Mix: Chocolate Flavour. I took it for the simple reason that I want to lose weight, but try to maintain the muscle mass. It cost me around 35 dollars, which is an average price for it. It is a lean …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat a few months ago when a friend of mine recommended me to it. Back then I was frustrated with the mats I bought because they had some serious problems: Mats were not that thick, mats following my movements, or mats which …

There is seriously probably not an allergy medicine out there that I haven’t tried. The first year I moved to Michigan from Arkansas and started to experience allergies for the first time in my life, I probably tried a different over-the-counter medicine to treat my symptoms every week. I …

I almost passed up my latest diet and fitness program because it seemed too good to be true. According to the hype, you can look 10 years younger, have a trimmer more defined body and lose weight all without counting calories, or spending hours at a gym. …

I found these multivitamins in Target for roughly six dollars. They were marketed as gummy vitamins for adults. Kind of like Flintstone vitamins but in gummy form and for adults. I found this rather clever because I have always wanted to take a multivitamin but could not bring myself …

Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

I ordered this product for less than $10 from Amazon several months ago. I had never heard of it until a co-worker recommended that I give it a try. While I am not the type of person to blindly purchase and try random products, this one had …

I’m one of those people too lazy to wash her face with something else than water in the mornings, but one day a friend who had bought two pieces of Clinique Facial Soap decided to give one to me, and I tried it.
It looks a little like a normal …

I recently purchased a few products from the Body Shop including this shower gel. My skin tends to be very dry, and the sales associate in the store recommended that I try this product since it is designed to be very moisturizing. After taking a whiff of …

Since I was eleven years old, I have not been very fond of disposable razors. My mother would always buy them for me thinking that they were the cheapest way for my to shave my legs. This, however, is not true at all. In fact, this has always been …

The main reason I purchased the Dr Scholl’s Massaging Gel Outrageous Comfort Dual Gel Insoles Women is because the packaging said it was good for athletic shoes, casual and dress shoes. Too many times I’ve purchased an insole just to find out that it’s totally useless to use in …

When I heard about African mango as a weight loss aid, I was interested because I love mangos—“ and I had not heard of this previously. Being overweight and diabetic with a very slow metabolism, I have tried a great variety of weight loss supplements. Most of them …

I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …

There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

Many of you may not be familiar with this medicine/vitamin because it’s manufactured in Japan and sold mostly in Chinese drugstores across the globe. While some Chinese drugstores sell products from unknown origins, you can trust Wakamoto tablets. It comes in a 5 inch tall box that’s sometimes red …

I am a diabetic and technically I am not supposed to use an instrument like this, but I had such a bad callous that was not getting any better with filing and pumice rubbing that I took the risk and very, very carefully used this callous shaver.
I found it …

I had been taking “regular” niacin to help reduce my cholesterol without statins. When I first began taking it, I experienced the dreaded niacin flush, which can be quite uncomfortable, scary and dramatic—“ if you don’t already know what you are dealing with.
As I took the niacin for longer periods …

Like many people, I sometimes have a lot of stress in my life. Especially now with financial concerns, we could all use a little relaxation. That’s not always easy to do, and the temptation to take a prescription medicine to help with stress is definitely there. I have used …

Since I have a very sensitive mouth and most mint toothpastes burn my tongue and gums, I tend to use kid’s toothpastes, or natural products which tend to have milder flavors. When I told someone this, they asked me if I had ever heard of “MI” paste, which is purchased …

After being dissatisfied with a bath bubble mat that was meant to mimic a hot tub, I decided to buy this bath massage pillow instead. The massage is only concentrated on the neck and upper back, but it was not loud like the bubble jet mat and was much easier …

I have been wearing glasses for years. I used to wear contacts and glasses only part time, but since I became sensitive to the contacts, I wear glasses most of the time now. I don’t know how it is that one’s glasses get so dirty and oily. I guess we …

There are a few products on the market that fall far below standard. Generally, I think of facial tissue as a health aid. I normally use it for a cold, allergy, or watering eyes. For all of these things, I want a product that is effective, strong, gentle, and affordable.
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I have had the very unfortunate experience of spending my teenage years having to deal with acne and various skin problems. And now, both of my teenage children are having to experience the same drama as well. Though my skin has improved dramatically over the years, I still remember …

I recently tested out the ThermaCare air-activated wraps for my lower back pain, and they worked wonderfully, but they came on a band and had a tendency to bunch at the wasit and prove a little obnoxious with all the adjusting I had to do. When I strained my …

I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …

I have this sort of love/hate relationship going on with Burts Bees products. The cuticle cream is to die for, but the lip balms are awful. I’ve had all these kinds of hit and miss experiences with these products, but because I love the products that I love so …

I take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia. It helps my symptoms more than anything else I have ever tried. Obviously, a bath every night can get boring unless you use a wide variety of products to keep it …

I have a family history of breast cancer. When my mother developed it a few years ago, I became worried and started looking into the risk factors associated with the disease. One of them is thought to be the use of antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminum. Most all of the …

I have IBS and sometimes the symptoms that come along with it are extremely unpleasant. However, I recently started taking the Phillips Colon Healthy Probiotic Dietary Supplement and I am not suffering from severe IBS symptoms any longer and will definitely continue to take this supplement daily.
I got …

A few weeks ago, I fell into a deep depression filled with anxiety attacks one after another. I was looking for natural remedies too help treat depression and relieve anxiety attacks naturally and came across Spring Valley St. John’s Wort, which is an herbal supplement that helps promote calmness …

One winter day when I had been having dry skin for weeks, fighting it constantly with soap-free cleansers and bath oil and lotions—“ I really wanted a bubble bath. I was dying for one! I had only been using bath oils and salts because of the dry and very sensitive …

I’ve been using Enervon C Multivitamins for 2 years now, however, I am not really seeing any significant effect of the supplement to my body. Since I started working in a call center, I had lost 13 lbs and still didn’t regain it. Another thing I notice about myself …