I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

I admit that I am a kind of person that really pays attention to my physical body like the way I dress, the way I present myself to people and the way I look. That is why I am paying more attention to my face because admit it or …

In my family everyone has problems with blood pressure and that’s really dangerous specially during these hot days when the pressure is jumping upside down all the time and we don’t know if we feel dizzy because our blood pressure is too high, too low or if that doesn’t …

It is important to keep ourselves clean. Most often, we can get germs by holding different stuff. So, it is also important to clean and wash our hands especially when we are about to eat.
But it is not always possible. So, as for me, I bought an ethyl alcohol. …

Because of the arthritis in my hands and my frequent back aches, I use a lot of heat to help relax away aches and pains. I have a heating pad which works great if I can stay in one place, but with a full time job and kids, staying …

I am always looking for ways to improve my health, and I became interested in sea vegetable supplements after reading a book about Chinese medicine. Some Asian cultures consume a higher level of marine vegetables, and it is believed by many that this contributes to their longevity and good health …

I have found that taking vitamins makes me feel better and gives me more energy. Though I know vitamins always do my body good, I do not take them very often. I recently got back into taking vitamins because I have been feeling extremely sluggish and tired all of …

I think Johnsons Baby Oil is a wonderful skin softening product that is intended for babies but has the same gorgeous effects on a grown woman. It has that fabulous smell as well that I cannot really describe other than to say that it smells of babies, but …

Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …

I cook a lot, and I somehow manage to cut my fingers in the kitchen no matter how careful I am. I have found one of the very best ways to deal with kitchen cuts are finger cots. My last purchase of finger cots was from Amazon, and it …

Frankly, I am not used to use mouthwash after brushing. But when I tried using the Oral-B Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, it is indeed brushing is not enough. I first bought the Oral B mouthwash two years ago. There are still times that I skip using mouthwash but when I …

I have tried a variety of homeopathic products in the past. I always want to believe in them, but most of the time they turn out to be less than effective. Sometimes, I had to say they are a complete waste of money all together.
Here is one …

I take medications that sometimes cause me to have chronic nausea. I never know exactly when it is going to affect me, which can be pretty inconvenient.
In the past, I have tried taking anti nausea drugs but found them to have side effects I did not want, …

I love to try new body washes and other bath products, and buy a new scent at least once, just to see if I like it. I’ve used Softsoap brand before, but never for body wash, and then I saw a few scents I was really wanting to …

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few years ago and kept on having to get prescriptions for anti-biotics and Prednisone (Cortisone). It is a very painful, itchy skin disorder for which there is no cure, only treatment and it can occur at any time as it is triggered …

Over the last few years my kids have begun needing glasses and I had to find someone the insurance we had would be accepted. Although I really was hesitant about using Walmart for glasses and not a regular optical company, I figured how much different than using Sears …

This herbal medicine to me is a miracle rug. It’s really not an herbal medicine but more like a fruit extract. You can buy it at the whole foods store for around $7. Now the price is really high considering the size of the bottle but it isn’t something …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …

As a pharmacy manager and a writer, my jobs usually occupy most of my time and leave me with no time to exercise. I usually feel the tension all over my body due to stress. One afternoon after work, I did not feel like going home to write or …

I remember the first time someone told me about Gold Bond. I was working at an office and I had a deep itch that was growing in the spot between my elbow and arm. I figured it was a heat rash as I am prone to get them and if …

I have tried tons of different feminine products and do not find them all to be memorable or worth my while. I however, have used many feminine products that worked sufficiently and try to stick with those brands. It is not always easy for me to get to Wal-Mart, …

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 …

I first tried this lip balm when a friend loaned me some, and I immediately had to find out where to buy it. This product contains tea tree oil, and I am a tea tree fanatic. I love the smell of it, and use it in just about anything I …

I have fibromyalgia, and massage therapy is a huge part of my treatment and management of the condition. My partner is kind enough to offer massages when I need them, and we use a variety of oils and lotions for this. When I ordered some bath bombs from Essential Addictions, …

A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …

Wearing corrective contact lenses used to be a daily chore back in my college days. The idea of popping foreign matter in and out of the eyes was never a struggle. I learned to get by with it. Right after I left school, having a minor …

When I started working at my new job a couple years ago, I was really excited to be getting back into the work force after several years staying home to raise my kids. Problem was, my poor feet just weren’t used to the work I was suddenly putting them …

I bought Gaiam Chai 5mm Premium Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
It has the measurements of 24 x 68 inches , which is quite normal for yoga mats. It is not actually anything too big but not too small, and that is just fine …

I decided to try this toothpaste after some reading about how salt can help to heal the gums. This is a product with no fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate like most commercial brands. It is all natural and comes from a company that is trustworthy.
I have tried many …

My skin tends to become extremely dry especially in cold climatic condition and this state often leaves me looking quite dull and unattractive. For this reason, it becomes important for me to use very good moisture to keep my skin well moisturized. Since there are a flood …

When I was looking for some inexpensive body wash to get me through until Bath and Body Works had their big clearance sale, I looked at several of the fragrances Suave offered. One was Wild Cherry Blossom. Cherry Blossom is one of the scents Bath and Body Works has …

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 …

Because I’d already tried a wide variety of strips that you stick to your nose and they don’t even end up sticking or doing what they claim they’ll do (and they just look ugly too), and I’ve tried some dissolvable tablets that worked okay, but not long-term, and I’ve …

When I was last at Walmart waiting on a prescription to be ready, I noticed a monitor beside an end stand which was perpetually playing an ad for Advil’s latest product, Advil Congestion. The ad described it as if it were a totally new idea. Congestion is of course …

I’d seen a few commercials for the neckline slimmer, but I don’t like to order off of the t.v. I waited until I found it in a store. This avoids the hassle,and shipping costs.
I always have had a problem with a thick under chin, also known as a …

Although this is a children’s product, I take it as an adult. It’s not because of the cool cherry flavor, although I do like cherry flavor and would much rather taste that than swallow a capsule.
It’s not even because I don’t like swallowing capsules—“ which I don’t, I …

I have had mixed results with Tom’s of Maine products, so when my partner brought home this soap because it smelled so nice, I worried that it would not perform well. I was wrong. To my surprise, this soap actually lathers well, cleans well and does not strip moisture from …

I’m a sucker for cute product names, especially those that are totally obvious, and the Stopain roll-on relief falls directly into that category. I was also pretty excited to see if it would actually work, because usually these cutesy-named products are nothing more than gimmicks. Of course, I have …

My family and I don’t currently have a primary care practitioner, and we often utilize nearby Urgent Care centers for any illness or injury we deal with. Recently, we have been using the new NextCare Urgent Care center next to the Tucson Mall, located at 4280 N. Oracle …

I have long been a fan of Crabtree and Evelyn products. When I opened one of my Christmas gifts last year, I found a bar of their Black Currant Glycerin soap. This was a very special treat for me. I love black currant—“ the fragrance, the flavor, everything. It …

I really didn’t expect much from this product and to be quite frank it didn’t change my perception. I found these tweeziers to be a waste of money.
When I used it I found that the light the tweezers have did not work. The magnifying glass was an …

I have fibromyalgia, and struggle with muscle fatigue and pain often. When a friend gave me this little roller massager as a gift, I thought it was a sweet gesture, but looking at it, thought that they had lost their mind if they believed it would actually help. It is …

I was suffering from constipation problem for long time . I was suggested many methods by my friends .Doctors also gave some medicines. But it helped for some extend only . I didn’t cure completely. Then My uncle suggested me a best method , it worked nicely. He suggested …

Whenever my mother cleans out her closets, I always end up with whatever bath products are found and not wanted. She knows I take a hot bath nightly to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, so I have a never ending need of bath supplies. The last clean-up she did gave me several …

I have a problem with thinning hair on the top and crown of my head, and I have tried many different volumizing shampoos to try and make it look thicker and fuller. They have to be lightweight, or the frizzy and damaged back of my hair will get weighted down …

I went to Japan once and one thing I observe is that, all the Japan chicks seem to have perfect, flawless skin. It was amazing to stroll along the street to discover all of them look like artists. At first I thought all of them apply make …

This is a product that was purchased for me after I complained about a razor rash I had deveoped after using a new razor. It was in the bikini area, and was pretty painful. I was at home trying to avoid any kind of skin friction whatsoever, and …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

Lip Vitamins lip balm with vitamins A, C, and E in the flavour of mixed berries is a very nice lip balm. It really softens the lips, it is smooth and not waxy, it is not oily or really shiny. It is not gloopy either like some …

My partner uses calendula cream for treating eczema, and I use it for minor skin irritations, and it works really well for both. The last time I purchased a calendula cream, it was not the kind we usually get, and it did not seem to work as well for my …