I have combination, forty-something skin. I have a few fine lines and could use a little “lift.”
This looked like a good product and came recommended, so I gave it a try. It was nowhere near as expensive as some creams I had used, and since it was called “Nutritioniste” I …

I try to stick to a high protein, low carb diet during the spring and summer months when I am more active. I don’t always succeed, mainly because it’s difficult to find quality foods or meal-replacement products that are high in protein and actually taste good. Often, …

This Safe 4 Hours product is really nice and I think one of the more superior products for treating cuts and keeping your skin clean and protected from dirt and grime. I find it very effective for my kids who are still young enough to want to dig in …

I had a really bad bladder infection in my late teens, which left some scarring. Occasionally, my bladder symptoms flare up if I have eaten or drank something irritating, like coffee in large amounts. I have to wait a few days before I can tell if it is a real …

When I unwrapped my present of Angel Face shower steamers, I was impressed by the lovely packaging. The individual steamers were green for eucalyptus and red for peppermint, and came in a Chinese take-out type of box which was really cute.
When I read the ingredients, it listed “love” …

It was my husband who introduced me to the awesome Berocca–a super potent Vitamin B & C combination in tablet form that, when dropped in water, turns the liquid into an effervescent energy drink. I say potent because it really works wonders for me. I take Berocca whenever I …

I used to use Tom’s of Maine years ago. I enjoyed the unusual flavors with ingredients like ginger and anise. I recently decided to return to this product after I decided that my Colgate toothpaste with mouthwash wasn’t leaving my mouth as clean as I would like. This …

I take a hot bath every night. This is partly to relax and sleep soundly, and partly to treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. A nice hot bath before bed has turned out to be one of the best therapies I have ever used, and has far surpassed …

I have a friend who is determined to switch me from everything mainstream to something more natural. When I explained to her that I liked to use kid’s toothpaste because the mint flavors sometimes irritated my mouth, she was adamant that I try Tom’s of Maine strawberry toothpaste …

Dr. Bronner’s is an interesting company that really takes the political and social/ religious impact of its products very seriously. You can tell this not only because of its “green” standards for its products but also by the strangely worded propaganda on the product’s labels. Some people might find …

I have thinning hair, and I have learned lately that sulfates might contribute to hair loss for some people. Obviously, I do not want to keep using something if there is a chance it could make this worse, so I have switched to using sulfate free products, for about 90% …

A friend gave me this Ascencia Entrust Diabetes Care system about a year ago when I started running my very own clinic and I really appreciated receiving it because now I can be able to spot check the blood sugar of patients who are potentially diabetics.
Using it is …

My partner and I both have allergies, and we try to keep dust mites at bay. I also like to have a cover on my pillows that is washable so I can keep it smelling fresh. After wearing out a set of cheap pillow covers that were stiff and made …

After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

After a severe bout of cold and cough, I witnesses an acute dryness on my skin. My skin almost looked so dull and dry that it almost made me look a like a patient out of the hospital. But the worst affected were my lips. The skin on my …

I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

While trying to learn more about massage therapy, I came across a unique DVD. Not only did it contain information on Swedish Percussion techniques, but it also had chapters on Acupressure, and the “Natural Face Lift” facial exercise program.
The Natural Beauty DVD by Wellspring …

It was impossible not to notice the packaging on “Earth Mama Angel Baby” products when I was browsing in a natural foods store. It shows a nude (but discreet) female with large angel wings, obviously in a deep meditative pose. Very interesting and cute.
I had …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

I decided to try Band-aid flexible fabric bandages because the plastic ones always seemed too difficult to work with, especially when they had to be placed on the fingers. Plastic band-aids are much too stiff and tend to get wadded up when you bend your fingers. I got band-aid …

When I bought this product, I was looking for something that would be very gentle to dry skin. It was winter, a time when my skin tends to be its driest, and I had been battling with various body washes which was gentler than soap, but not quite gentle enough …

When I can’t get to sleep at night I like to get up an pour a nice warm bath using Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Dream Bath. It has a lovely soft lavender vanilla aroma to it that helps calm my body and mind so I can fall asleep …

When I was a kid, I was always jealous of my cousin’s freckles she had inherited from her Caucasian father. Of course it didn’t hurt that she was also tall, gorgeous with long black hair and endless legs and sweetheart shaped face, but the one thing that I really remember …

A temperature and pain medication for babies and children. I used this as a temperature medication for my son when he had a high fever of 39.3*. It took some hours to show results. Fever was so high that I could feel that the body was so hot …

I have loads of Simple products as I have trusted this brand since I was a youth and this Soothing Bath Milk is my latest Simple purchase that does not disappoint. I notice from the website that this product —“ which seems to be exactly the same as …

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 didn’t really want to buy into the hype of the electric toothbrush. I have had no problems with my manual toothbrush and feel that it is sufficient. However, this past Christmas my mom gave me a Crest Spinbrush as a gift. She loves how it works and wanted …

Always on a search for the latest and best bath products (or older ones I have not tried yet) I came across this Abra Green Tea Tonic bath to give a try. I have fibromyalgia and I benefit greatly from hot baths as they soothe my muscle pain and help …

This is the reason why I don’t want to go through with Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure anymore because I can’t take another bottle of drinking it for preparation. Last year, I undergo colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure to check what’s happening to me. I was diagnosed to have an Irritable Bowel Syndrome …

My kids have relatively good oral hygiene in that they brush at least twice daily. However, I wanted to get them a mouthwash that would help with cleansing, as well as improving the overall cleanliness of the inside of the mouth as my family is very prone to canker …

I sometimes get ingrown toenails and they are horrible. Usually, I catch them before they get really bad, and see my doctor about them. He can usually cut the edge of the toenail out and fix the problem, although occasionally I has required a removal of part of the nail. …

A good basic hand soap is a necessity in my house. But a super-smelling luxury hand soap is quite a treat! We recently got an 8 fl oz bottle of Apple Wreath anti-bacterial deep cleansing hand soap from Bath and Body Works. It was much more …

I am photosensitive, so I try and avoid the sun at all costs, but sometimes it is impossible and I will burn badly after only 10 minutes or so in the sun. I’ve tried various after burn care products, and found a few I like and some that …

I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

I have fibromyalgia and often rely on massage therapy to ease the pain and muscle spasm I suffer due to the illness. I also rely on my partner’s willingness to help me out—“ and I know that I always can, so I try to do nice things to reciprocate. I …

When my mother got breast cancer it was a very scary time for all of us. My great grandmother also had breast cancer, which raised some alarms about my own risk. For awhile, I became obsessed with breast exams, and finally with other types of cancer that were …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the things I do to help deter the flare ups and symptoms is to use natural remedies. Arnica is a substance that has been used extensively in preparations to decrease the pain from bruises and muscle soreness. I have found it countless times …

I’ve known about Touch of Healing aroma gels for a few years but haven’t taken the time to actually buy any until recently. I decided to buy the tea tree aroma gel because the sales person at the health shop I got it from told me that it’s good …

Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …

Iodoral is an Iodine supplements available from many sources on the Internet. It delivers 12.5mg of Iodine per tablet. I found this product while researching thyroid problems. My Doctors were stumped. I had all the symptoms of low thyroid function and an enlarged, nodule filled thyroid …

In the summer months, my combination skin tends to lean towards oily, and I sometimes have acne due to the oiliness and using sun block products on my face. I like to use a toner or astringent during the day to freshen up my face and this really seems …

Before I had my operation I wasn’t allowed to eat nor drink. After the surgery, I still have to endure another day without a meal; the IVF served as my only source of nourishment. When my cousin visited, she noticed that my lips were starting to chap. The …

I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …

Everyone knows the after results of the horrible acnes and pimples. After using plenty of therapies I finally got rid of the acnes(thanks mainly to Jovees tea tree and acne face pack but the face pack wasn’t good enough to get rid of the scars).So I resorted to …

I have tried several different mouth rinses or mouth washes over the years and some were pretty good. Those, I still buy. Others, I feel were pretty terrible, and those I now avoid. The first time I tried Crest Pro-Health Night Clean Mouth Wash, it was …

I am a regular user of tea tree oil. I love its fragrance, its antiseptic properties, and the nice tingle it gives your skin. I use it for my skin, nails, scalp, and all around the house in aroma therapy products. I normally keep some organic pure tea tree …

As part of my Christmas present my boyfriend got me an introductory treatment at Olo Acupuncture. I have always been curious about this technique but was also understandably scared and needed that little push to actually go and do it. Olo was the ideal place to try this out …

I am allergic to bee, wasp and hornet stings to the point of extreme swelling when bitten. When I acquire an unwanted bee sting, I must apply ice immediately as it will swell to three times its normal body part size within 30 minutes. And I require …

Its hard to maintain a white teeth and healthy gums, aside from a good healthy habits we should brush our teeth three times a day to achieve a good mouth hygiene. Where we can get tartar or a yellow teeth, from the food we eat and drink most especially …