I’ve just recently, within the past year or so, gotten on this health kick of trying a variety of supplements and homeopathic treatments to just increase my general energy levels and over-all health. I’m not a very active individual, and I currently suffer from a variety of back problems …

When I was staying in the UK for a few weeks, I placed an order with Aveda, and I noticed they had a cold and flu bath. I have become a fan of these soaks. They are very soothing when you have a cold or flu or just generally feel …

I have suffered with yellow tinted teeth for 7 years now. I have tried everything from different toothpastes, at home whitening kits and even home remedies. The only thing I hadn’t tried was professional dentistry whitening and that was because it was too expensive.
I finally found a …

I try to take fiber supplements on a regular basis for several health reasons. I am diabetic, and the fiber helps to control and sustain even blood sugar. I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the fiber helps manage both constipation and diarrhea symptoms. It’s also good for your cholesterol.
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Though I’ve loved Nature’s Way products for years now, I was actually hesitant to try this Thisilyn Cleanse product. I figured it just couldn’t do everything it claims it can do. Plus, it was a little expensive at about $30 and claimed to do a generic variety of things …

Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel has prevented me from going out of my mind from poison ivy. Shortly after doing some gardening work and evergreen trimming, I noticed something was not right on my right arm. Lo and behold, I met with a patch of poison ivy, or …

I get the worst muscle aches and stiffness throughout my body due to my autoimmune disease. One of the bath soaks I use to help relieve my muscles aches and stiffness naturally is the Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution in Eucalyptus Spearmint.
I enjoy using this bath soak …

No amount of moisturizer could surpass what the Apollo brand of petroleum jelly has done for the burns on my face. I routinely use a cocktail of creams every night, scrambling through different products, when I accidentally applied a substantial amount of AHA or glycolic acid on both …

Insecticides are not my favorite product, unfortunately during the spring and summer months I am always looking to find a bug spray that is not only safe for all of my family, but one that works as well as the product label says it does.
Off! Unscented Mosquito Repellant with …

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d say I loved my toothbrush but the Oral-B Vitality has changed that.
The Oral-B Vitality toothbrush is a rechargeable power toothbrush that retails for $20.00 or less. They offer 3 different models of brush heads: Precision Clean, (a single round head), …

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 …

I’ve been taking chromium for several years to help manage my blood sugar levels. I’ve used quite a few brands and types, and I was happy to find that it was available from Now Foods, which is a company that I have had very good experiences with.
I have …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …

I used to be skeptical of effervescent tablets because I wonder if they’re really absorbed well by the body. My physician doesn’t approve of me drinking coffee given my nervous bouts. Berocca seemed like a common energy booster in the corporate world, especially in my office so …

I’ve used Softlips balm in the stick form in the past, and I liked the slim container and good hydration I got from it. When I saw this lip butter in a tube, and that it was natural and organic, I had to try it. This product is free of …

Just recently I used Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer for the first time. The product professes to be both a sanitizer and a moisturizer. It claims to kill almost a hundred percent of germs while being alcohol free. The package says it has 7 hydrating moisturizers, …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint taste in most mainstream brands of toothpaste. It irritates my mouth and gums to the point that I don’t brush as long as really needed, so to solve this problem, I use either kid’s brands, with their fruity mild flavors, or natural …

I’ve tried many Listerine products and I have tried really hard to like them. Most of them, as most people are aware of, are very strong and don’t exactly taste great. Even their mint flavors are so overpowering that it is painful to use them. I am especially …

Let me start by saying that going on Depo Provera is something you should never, ever do, unless it’s absolutely neccessary. Because of problems from the birth control, my doctor made me go off that and let me blindly go into using Depo Provera. He said the …

For most of my life, I’ve always had some degree of insomnia. After reading and researching on the internet and hearing anecdotes from various friends, I decided to go to a heath food / vitamin store and buy some melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate …

I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …

In case you don’t know, I am an avid collector of yoga mats and I use them. Some of them don’t live up their claims, while some are not actually that bad but need some improvements.
So when I bought Altus Athletic Altus Flower With Carry Strap Yoga Mat …

Once while combing my hair —“ I was just stunned when I noticed that my hair line had been receding and my thick healthy hair suddenly appeared thin. Though of late I had noticed that my hair had been falling consistently, little did I realize that the results of …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, one of the indicators that something was amiss was a new tendency for me to get a yeast infection more easily. (Yeast thrive on sugar—“ diabetes creates high blood sugar) Eventually I was able to get myself back to normal, but for awhile …

I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …

I have just recently tried Wellsprings Serenity on the advise of a close friend and want to recommend it to any menopausal woman who is searching for relief. This product is a natural progesterone cream recommended for menopause symptoms and other conditions related to hormonal balance.
I don’t have out …

A lot of people don’t understand the concept behind Flaxseed Oil and it’s benefits but I do. I have been taking this stuff for a long time. It all started with my mother who always made us take it when we were younger. I never understood then, all I …

I went to Dr Reddy when I had my last child, and I can honestly say she is one of the best women’s doctors in Fort Wayne. She’s great, and her staff is the best. She also engages nurse practitioners in her practice, to help them get …

The Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Moisturizer is the best moisturizer out there! Seriously! Nothing else can compare to this one. I was desperately in need of a good moisturizer for my skin during the harsh New York Winter weather, so I decided to hit up Sephora …

When I saw a friend of mine, who had just had a baby, using a warmer for her baby wipes, I thought it was a great idea. I use baby wipes at home for personal hygiene in the bathroom, and I wanted one for myself. Cold mornings mean the wet …

OPTI-FREE Replenish is a contact disinfecting solution. The product is made by ALCON Laboritories and uses the TearGlyde reconditioning system. It’s very easy to use. To clean contacts, leave them overnight soaking in the solution. The simple soak cleans, disinfects, and removes built up protein from the lenses, leaving …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

I have had naturally curly and chemically free hair for almost the past two years. For the majority of this time, I have struggled with finding the right products for my hair. The main issue that I have to combat is frizziness. I hate having to …

After trying out a number of Bellydance inspired fitness workouts, I decided to take it to the next level and find a workout that would actually combine the dance movements that I had learned in the previous workouts; and put them together for a more choreographed routine …

I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …

I am a 27 year old Caucasian female. I have used the regular Mederma scar gel a couple of times, on and off, to try and get rid of my multitude of old and new, white and pink, flat and bumpy scars that are the result of my …

Vicks is an ointment that is used to apply on the skin to relieve the muscles. Vicks has already been a part of our family. Each of us has a small container of Vicks in our bag. It’s not that we are addicted to Vicks but Vicks is really …

I had tried several diet plans and programs because I always want to be slim but I am overweight most of the time. The reason is that my weight loss program just doesn’t work and I had to undergo a Yo-yo body size effect. Next month I am slim, …

Just thinking about discussing this subject publicly makes me cringe, because it’s not a thing to which any woman wants to admit. HOwever, I’m a big girl, and if this review helps someone in the process, then it’s worth it. I started a new job about a year and …

My husband has been used to have problem with his feet. It used to smell not so good especially during rainy and cold weather. He was using one brand of foot powder but it was not very effective. Of course, I got so concerned about this. I did …

Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …

I’ve used Vicks Vapor Rub products in the past, and found that they work somewhat for the most part, but they always leave a very greasy feeling on my skin that lasts all day long, and it’s usually too strong a scent to apply it and then go about …

I love Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. I like to use a toner in the summer. I have combination skin, and sometimes it is just nice to stop and freshen up during the day. A nice toner makes you feel cleaner, cooler, and often …

This review is for the Philphs Sonicare Elite toothbrush. I have the 7000 model, but I am assuming that other models are very similar in quality. I love this toothbrush and cannot wait to brush my teeth. It really does give you that just from the …

I have been an avid home exerciser after I gained 22 pounds from multi vitamin, multi fiber and multi mineral. The extra weights were located at all unwanted places and make me feel really unattractive. From then on, begin my journey of exercising at my own living room. I …

It is rather rare that I go to Bath and Body Works, and for a few different reasons. One, I only know of one location and I am hardly ever in that area. And two, everything in there is a bit expensive. They have all kinds of stuff like …

A year ago, I injured a muscle in my back while lifting a box. For several months, I suffered muscle spasms and tightness, especially when I first got up in the morning. A friend recommended that I try the Therma Care Heat Wraps. I looked for them the next time …

I saw this comercial on Tv about Day&Night American Diet system.You order pills and you get 2 containers 1 with the pills for the day and the other with the pills for the night, andif you order 3 packeges you pay for 2 and 1 is for free. So …

I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

This Scholl Dual Action Foot File is rather expensive for a foot file at about £5, although you can find it cheaper online. For me, the one advantage this file has over other files is its design which I think does allow me to more easily reach awkward …