Myself and several others in my immediate family all suffer from diabetes. I have a brother who was very determined not to go onto medication or insulin for his, so he has tried many alternative remedies, special diets, and anything else he could find to aid in controlling his diabetes …

My work at home and in the office required a lot of standing, which resulted in aching and tiring feet. Though I tried my best to remain standing for long hours, it would sometimes become difficult to avoid standing. This would hurt my feet and by the time I …

I really like the idea of taking natural products to help alleviate problems that I’m experiencing. It’s so much better for you than doping yourself up with over-the-counter medications that usually don’t work all that well and sometimes have some serious side-effects that you may not like all that …

First, I love this product from Nature’s Blend. I deal with health issues everyday with my systemic vasculitis disease. One of the problems I have problems with is sore joints and muscles when I wean from prednisone. This product keeps my joints from hurting. And, for me it is …

I was looking for a natural sunscreen and came along Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture Plus Lotion with SPF 18 and I must say it was just what I was looking for. The lotion was rich and creamy and helped moisturize and protect my skin from the sun and dry …

I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …

I have been wearing contacts since junior high school and have never had a problem. Recently, however, I have been having more and more trouble with my contacts drying out and becoming painful and uncomfortable to wear. For a little while I could not wear a new pair or contacts …

Ironmaster dumbbells are, in my opinion, the best solution for those building a home gym and needing good dumbbells. All home gyms should have a set of dumbbells by the way. These dumbbells are superior to other adjustable dumbbells such as the Bowflex SelectTech and PowerBlock brand because of …

This has got to be the worst tasting liquid I’ve ever tasted. It’s bitter, sweet and a little salty at the same time, I can’t begin to describe it. My parents being part of the Forever Living MLM would buy the products and test the effectiveness of it on …

I have a tendency to suddenly jump up and start dancing if a song I like comes on the radio and I also have a tendency to sit for a long time at my computer and both activities have caused me to pull the muscles in my back numerous …

I have been a user of Pro Activ for several years now. My need for it has lessened in recent years and therefore I have branched out from the original acne cleanser formula to other products from the Pro Activ catalogue. Although these products are definitely more pricey …

My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …

One of my luxury items were I to get stuck on a desert island, would be Oral-B Satin dental floss. It sounds silly, but I can’t go a night without flossing my teeth, and this brand is just the best!
I can’t believe that up until a few years …

When I was away and could not access my stick of BodyGlide, which is an anti chafing product that works really well, I went on a hunt for a similar product to help me with some blisters I had developed while walking in a new pair of heels. …

Dental problems visit me every once in a while. I’ve had some work done on my molars in the past and they still continue to manifest problems even afterwards. The onset of my dental woes began last Christmas when I noted this sudden pain on my teeth …

New Nordic is one of those companies that’s notorious in the health food market. I’d even heard of them and I don’t do the health food, herbal supplement circuit all that much if truth be told. The only reason I tried these New Nordic Mulberry Zuccarin tablets is at …

I like to use Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse daily before brushing my teeth with my preferred brand of tooth paste. I noticed that the older I was getting, the more my teeth were having a look of discoloration and dullness. It could be because I drink coffee …

To protect my family from mosquitoes, I use Baygon Electric Mosquito Killer. But this is only inside the house. When I tried to rearrange my pots of plants in my little garden, so many mosquitoes flew around that bit me. I was really frightened because dengue …

The main reasons why I bought this was the fact it is extremely cheap (I paid just above €5 for mine) and that I really like the colour of it.
But the purchase seems to have paid of, well I got my moneys worth.
This one is quite lightweight …

Always Maxi Overnight Pads are usually my first choice when it comes to buying sanitary napkins for my heavy flow. I always feel confident wearing them because they feel secure enough for me to be active without worrying that they’ll shift, and I don’t have to change them so regularly …

When I have an upset stomach due to nausea, gas, bloating or simply the stomach bug I like to make a cup of the Yogi Stomach Ease Herbal Tea. I like this tea because it is made from pure organic ingredients that help ease stomach discomforts away naturally. Some …

This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

You know how health awareness sites always inform us of the importance of including a fair amount of fiber in our daily diets? How, they say, we are better off eating whole wheat rather than white bread or rice? Well, I’m a staunch believer of the phenomenal fiber …

Like most of my penny pinching, wallet squeezing purchases, I bought this because of the low price; at under a dollar for a tube of toothpaste, the price can’t be beaten and I figured I simply could not go wrong! I just finished the first tube, and cannot say …

Since the death a close friend who was only in his early 40’s and a cousin of mine in the same age range, died from colon cancer I began to do some research that led me to discover the many health benefits of Aloe Vera. In the …

The health of my skin is a very important issue for me since I suffered from severe acne in my youth and have begun to notice that my two young teenage sons are also beginning to experience the same problems as well. They don’t quite have the luxury of …

I don’t like to admit that I’ve had this problem before, but it’s the least I can do to assure that those out there who have suffered from a similar fate will know which products they can turn to and which ones they might need to stay away from. …

Vicco Narayani , an ayurvedic cream made from herbs for quick relief from any kind of body aches. With old ages comes plenty of problems , the back starts paining, the knee joints gets weak and likewise plenty such other problems. They are just normal and we can’t prevent …

I go through these uncontrollable urges to get fit, when really, probably only surgical procedures could make that happen! I’m usually perpetually lazy, but every once in a while, the idea of doing some weight training and some walking really appeals to me and is a good way for …

I have lived in Arizona since birth. I have been to a number off the valley’s hospital emergency room’s over this time. I also had my children at Valley hospitals so I have seen some good ones and a few not so good ones. Gilbert Mercy Hospital opened its …

I bought this Zum lotion to match one of their soaps that I had at home. I love the scents made by Zum. Something about the lavender lemon blend that they use is very refreshing and summery. When I was at a picnic with some friends, I got several comments …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

Scanning through an Avon Catalog one day, I saw this Avon Footworks Heel Softening cream and I became quite curious about how it can really make my heel soft and nice to touch. And so, I ordered one from an avon lady to to try if it …

As a diabetic who has had problems with chronic and recurring yeast infections, I have tried many things to try and prevent them. Keeping blood sugar under control is of course the best way, but sometimes when you have a yeast issue that won’t go away, even that is not …

I found a great home remedy that really works in lightening up age spots. I came across this idea in the Prevention Home Remedies book and thought I would give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised with the results.
All you need to do is slice a …

Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …

There is just too much promise in teeth whitening products. Some are not really effective but here I am still trying out some of those. I came across Crest 3D White Glamorous White Rinse in a local drugstore and I purchased it immediately. I saw this online thru Amazon …

Its rare that I actually get a cold sore, but when I do, they are miserable—“ painful, ugly, and take forever to go away, unless I use Abreva. The first time I bought it, I was extremely skeptical. The price seemed outrageous—“ nearly twenty dollars for a tube that …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

I have loved using colored contact lenses but it just gets the best of me. For a while there I was getting used to it but then eventually, it starts to sting my eyes. For some reason, after an 8 hour bout wearing them, my eyes would get all …

About 6 months ago my hubby and I started taking Longevatrol. This is the anti-aging supplement with a lot of hype around it because it is mostly resveratrol, something that has been proven to slow and maybe stop the aging process. Before we started we did a lot of research …

I’ve heard a lot of hype about the benefits of acai berries in your diet as a supplement. I had taken some acai supplements about two years ago, and they worked very well, though the results were subtle, but then couldn’t find them again after that. Then, it seemed …

I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …

Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …

I like the idea of using natural and organic products on my face, and I know how high in antioxidants natural fruit is, so when I saw this product it seemed like a perfect option for me. It is a brand that is endorsed by a lot of celebrities, and …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

I actually bought this product to relieve a dry throat rather than a sore one. Well, it was bordering on sore because it was so dry, but it was not a cold or infection that caused the soreness. I love olives and anything that boasts olive leaves or oil, I …

I sometimes have a problem with swelling in my legs around the time for my menstrual period to start, and I had started to notice what looked like varicose veins forming. I should have asked my doctor first, but I decided on my own to try compression stockings to see …

When it’s about toothpastes I am very picky. I just can’t buy just any toothpaste any more, although in the past it was the same for me if the toothpaste was Colgate, Aquafresh, Zirodent or something of even less quality but about 2 years ago all that changed. I …

It is important for a woman to smell good for not only herself but her husband and the people around her. I have an issue like every other woman. Sometimes I get a little smelling the woman’s area from sweating and being hot. It’s natural and it happens nothing …