When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

After I turned forty, I became interested in eye serums. I have noticed a few lines around my eyes and that the texture of the skin is gradually changing. I am sure I am not alone in my blind panic of wanting to halt the inevitable aging of my skin. …

I like mouthwash because it keeps my mouth fresh and feeling clean. I have tried several different mouthwashes over the years, I usually choose whatever I find on sale. I like to use mouthwash as part of my regular routine, and if I ever find one that’s …

I love to shop in stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s, because I can often find luxurious bath and body products at half of their normal retail prices. On one trip, I found a bottle of this lemon and mandarin scented hand wash. It was sitting alone on a …

My co-workers and I, for our New Years resolutions, have all banded together in an effort to support one another in a work-place diet competition. We’re even putting money into a pot every week and the person who loses the most weight in a three month period will win …

After having done a ‘hair straightening treatment’ for the third time- I noticed the my hair didn’t seem to behave very well. There seemed to be an acute dryness and dullness in my hair and this didn’t seem to make feel very happy. Though I had encountered no such …

Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide mixture) is a very effective ant acid and it also works as laxative. I usually use this medicine for treating aciditiy and constipation and it provides good relief from acidity and constipation in about 4-5 hours. The normal dosage of this medicine for treating …

I have always had really bad digestion issues and have suffered from constipation. One of the digestive supplements I have been using to improve my digestive tract is the Natures Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanse. It comes in this huge 8 ounce container that has lasted me about 2 months …

I have been having a difficult time sleeping lately and one of the things I have been doing before bedtime is taking a hot shower with the Aura Cacia Relaxing Aromatherapy Shower Tablets in lavender. I like these tablets because they have a strong calming lavender scent that is …

I have quite a few heating pads in my collection. They all still work and there’s really no reason I need to buy more, but I always find a new one that’s bigger, better and badder than the last one, and since I constantly have need for a heating …

I just love my IGIA Facial Sauna! I recieved the Suana from my son 4 years ago as a Birthday gift.The IGIA is a 3-in-1 Facial Sauna. It is a steamer,inhaler & aromatherapy Sauna. The features of this sauna include Facial Aromatherapy, Revitalizes skin, Facial Cleanser, with a …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …

I have had a problem with thinning hair and hair loss for a few years now. Since I have several medical conditions which can all contribute to hair thinning and loss (diabetes, possible lupus, and hypothyroidism) there is no way to be sure how to treat the condition. So, I …

When a friend of mine, who was into natural healing techniques, got all excited about a clay bath kit she had bought, I have to admit I was curious. She went into a speech about metals in the body and all the problems they can cause, toxic chemicals, medications, …

I had never had any sign of allergies or ear infections in my 45 years of life. Then I moved to the allergy capital of the world, also known as Knoxville, Tennessee. I also worked in a historical building for two years, which may have had fungus …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

While we are involved in our hectic schedules, the one thing we forget is oral care. Bright teeth and fresh mouth are the keys to impress people. A killing smile is what boys and girls look for. So, you have a right product in front of you to start …

Channel ten nightly news announced last night that they think that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS, is now being linked to a brain difference in babies that die from this syndrome. Recent research is showing that when not considering SIDS cases that could be …

I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …

Lately I have been trying Toms of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash in Spearmint. So far I like it a lot. It helps cleanse and refresh my mouth while not burning and stinging it to bits. It even keeps my mouth cleaned hours after using it which is very nice as …

I had access to a hot tub when I was living in Texas for a few months, and it was wonderful for my fibromyalgia to let the water gently massage my sore muscles. I normally took a hot bath indoors to treat the symptoms, and one thing I really missed …

I believe in the benefits of health.That is why today I decided to write about some of the products I use.As you have seen from title,the first one is called Biofarm Calcium and Magnesium.I use for some months now,along side Omega-3 Salmon,of which I wrote about some time ago.The …

It has been raining in our country these days. We all know that every rainy season, mosquitoes tend to be a lot more than the usual.
Ever since when I was a little girl, I am the only one in our family who gets constantly bitten by mosquitoes. I do …

In line with our conscious effort to improve our health and wellness, we have since time immemorial turned to medicines to help us do so and one of which is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid.
Filipinos have long been using Vitamin C. They just come in different brands (and …

I had wondered if I had been premature and overly harsh in critiquing the Malibu Pilates Program in general, so I moved on past the 20 Minute Malibu Pilates Makeover that I had been using with my Malibu Chair. The next workout I tried was the more …

I usually buy Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular Pads each time it’s that time of the month so I can just go into the store really quick, grab some feminine products, and leave. I don’t like having to look through all the prdoucts to find the one I might like. …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

Sometime in my life, I was thinking I was anemic and in need of treatment. I could notice that I also look pale. My lips were not red and without lipstick I felt I looked like corpse. So I went to the doctor to be examined. He took my …

Perfect Pushup Basic Original is a great tool that I bought from Walmart and I got it at a very economic price since it was in the rollback rack. It was available for fifteen dollars and I decided to give it a try since I was already looking for …

I’ve used HCG several times following the protocol that Dr. Simeon’s put together. I’ve tried 4 different brands and by far Creative Bioscience HCG 1234 has worked the best. If you don’t know about the HCG drops and protocol, lemme explain it quickly so there’s a better point of …

When it comes to grooming items, about the cheapest thing there is is a pair of fingernail clippers. You can usually find them sitting around at a store for somewhere between 50 and 90 cents. The reason that they’re so cheap is that they are so basic: …

I often have a hard time sleeping. I use ambien but, that doesn’t always help keep me asleep. So, I finally decided to try a sleep mask. Even the littlest of light can wake me up. I found some at a local store and it …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

My Pyramid is the replacement to the old food pyramid. This new pyramid tells you how much of each food that you eat you need less or more of, depending on your height, weight, age, gender, physical activity, and the meals you eat. I went on the website and …

Tired of itchy legs after shaving with soap or body wash, I decided to try some shave cream made for women to use in the shower. There were several brands available, and I chose Pure Silk, which is made by Barbasol. It was inexpensive, and there was a …

I am not a fan of diet supplements or even products which claim to suppress hunger. I find that eating less and exercising more is about as simple and effective a way to control weight that there is. I had recently been injured, and without being able to exercise, …

One of the best investments that I ever made was in an exercise bike. This single gadget has equaled all of the time that I have struggled in the gym and running and giving up my favorite sweets.
For anyone who is serious …

I absolutely love the taste and smell of coconut, so when I found this Alba organic coconut cream lip balm, I didn’t even look at the price, I had to have it. (The price, by the way, was pretty good actually.)
I found it in the middle of summer, and …

The Gaiam Pilates Body Circles look kind of like little hula hoops, but if you hate hula hoops don’t worry these are different. They go on your arms, or to be more exact, your wrist.
I had horribly flabby arms and I had that flabby flap on the bottom part …

I fell in love with Lush products after using some of their soaps and bath bombs. After becoming intrigued about this unusual powder product, I finally ordered some of it too. There are very mixed opinions about the fragrance. It seems people really like it, or absolutely hate it. …

I have just tried on a new shampoo recently after I became so concerned that I was losing so much of my hair whenever I take a bath. It seems like I was losing about 50 strands with just 1 bath, and after I brush my wet hair about …

My elderly great aunt, who lived in England as a child, was a very sharp and wise lady, and very certain of what she wanted or did not want, needed or did not need. When she made up her mind, it was set in granite. Apparently, as a …

I’ve never been a vitamin taker, per se, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve felt a need to do a little something more to try and help myself. Since I’m not a big orange juice drinker, I decided to try Sunkist’s Vitamin C tablets.
These come in a large …

I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …

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, …

Today in America, stress and anxiety are common amongst everyone at one time or another. We think that we can go on vacation for rest and recuperation but most of us are always doing everything in such a rush that even on vacation we are not relaxed. Many people …

I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …

Vagisil is an anti itching cream for women who have yeast infections or other itching problems in intimate areas. Women often have yeast infection due to various reasons and they may need an over the counter anti-itching cream like Vagisil. I have used it before and it works really …