I suffer from Grave’s disease and the cold tends to cause me a lot of aches and pains in my joints. When I need relief from aches and pains I like to use Boiron Arnica Gel. It helps soothe my aches and pains away in my joints really well …

A friend heard about this product on the news and mentioned it in passing. When I was browsing online I came across it again, and decided to read about it. It works by providing various proteins called peptides that aid in tissue repair, therefore it claims to be an …

One of my favorite oral mouthwashes to use for keeping my teeth, tongue and gums clean and healthy is the Listerine Advanced Antiseptics Mouthwash with Tartar Protection in the flavor Artic Mint. I like this mouthwash because of the refreshing cooling mint flavor it has that keeps my breathe …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

The pain in my back had become a on and off affair for the past few years. Although the pain didn’t seem of the very severe category type- its constant occurrence (due to the long hours in front of the computer) would make me feel more fatigued and irritated …

I take a hot bath every night to assist in treating the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, and the general stress of life that we all can use a break from. Since I have been using this therapy, my life has become more normal and I have struggled much less with …

If you sit in front of a personal computer all day long, as I do, you will know that by the end of the day, your eyes can be sore and tired.
I use Optrex Eye Wash to help relieve my tired eyes and it works wonderfully. It cools and …

My dad has a bad back, and he often goes to the spa to get a massage. It�s really cheap, but he doesn�t have a lot of time to go. So as a Christmas gift, I decided to give him a back massager. I saw the Panasonix EX-Tension Massager …

I ran out of facial tissues at work last week and decided to pick up a new box on my way to work this morning. I hate spending too much on something like that (because I’m always afraid people will steal them) so I ended up buying the cheapest …

I first discovered Paul Mitchell products at the salon where I get my hair cut. That is the brand that my stylist used to wash and finish my hair with. I loved the smell and I loved the fact that it seemed to work so well. I decided that …

I always had a habit to keep my weight checked. For this I would make it a point to keep track of my weight at least once a month. But last November —“when I stepped on my weighing machine- I was in for a great shock. My weight had …

I have not had Advance Laser treatment for a month. Because of this, I resorted to using Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone again. It is an anti-acne depigmenting agent that exfoliates skin after 2-3 days after application. I do not use it everyday, just once a week to peel the …

So it was a total shot in the dark when I decided to buy this supplement, the Crystal Vision Matrix which is supposed to help improve over-all eye health. I went through this whole kick for a while when I was buying all these homeopathic drink mixes and such …

I have fibromyalgia, and have experienced a lot of relief from using bath salts and taking hot baths nightly. I became interested in the effects of magnesium on the muscles back when I was experiencing palpitations and was told that a magnesium deficiency could cause them, as well as causing …

I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …

Ever wonder what makes us have a dull or overly shiny complexion? It is all those layers of dead skin cells they make us look dull or they trap oil and make us look shiny. As soon as I discovered this I started exfoliating. Exfoliation is so good for …

Due to family and work tensions I would sometimes find it difficult sleeping in the night. My mind would always remain active all through the night and even though I tried my best to sleep all night, I would be unsuccessful. The result of this would be that I …

All my life, I have used Listerine as my standard mouthwash. It’s just the way it’s always been. But on a whim, I decided to try a more natural mouthwash, just to see how it compared. I chose Tom’s of Maine because I like their policies, …

Just imagine…at one point you have complete vision and then macular degeneration creeps up on you and you only have peripheral vision. You cant see the television, or read, in fact life is very different for you.
This has recently happened to my Uncle, an articulate, interesting gentleman who loved …

When I hop around one place to the other, it’s imperative that I stop by a convenience store and grab whatever toiletries I need. I tried Colgate’s wisp mini-toothbrushes but they weren’t so travel-friendly. They’re easy to misplace and it felt like brushing with a cutesy kiddie …

As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

One of my fellow natural remedy loving friends recommended this cream to me when I was complaining about premenstrual symptoms. Since I turned forty, I have become more irritable about a week before my period, suffer from ridiculous amounts of bloating and edema, and end up with worse cramps …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I had tried an Eyebright eye drop as recommended from a friend of mine, though it wasn’t the exact brand she had recommended to me that time, and ever since then, I’ve been sort of drawn to the idea of using homeopathic eye drops to treat my tired and …

When my mother had breast cancer, it was my role as her caretaker to help relieve any symptoms that she suffered as a result of her radiation treatments. She was pretty lucky in that she only had some mild irritation and burning towards the end of her treatments, but once …

Ice-Cream anyone? I wonder how many..
Many of us have sensitive teeth,due from our gens or from bad hygiene and bad nutrition.How often do you not wish to eat without any discomfort something cool and refreshing or hot and delicious (as it is made to be).Even if we go to …

I have always liked Caress products, and consider them a very reliable company for quality products, and a little drug-store priced luxury for every woman. I have used their regular lines of body washes for years and was pretty pleased with them. When the Exotic Oil line came out, I …

I have started using Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for the last 2 months, and I love it. I used a different brand before and wasn’t really happy with it. I usually wear contacts for more than 12 hours a day. With my last contacts, the lens …

The Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster can only be obtained from a prescription to strengthen your teeth more quickly then other toothpastes and fluoride rinses. When you need to boost the fluoride for your teeth, Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster is an excellent product.
One thing that I noticed after using …

A really nice body lotion I like to use once in awhile in the wintertime is the Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. It is very moisturizing and really helps hydrate my skin so it can be really silky soft.
Some of the things I …

When I had my son and had to go back to work, it was obvious that the manual expression method I used with my daughter was not going to be efficient. So I went pump shopping. I decided that a Medela was the best choice for me, not only …

I tend to have a dry skin type especially during the winter season. The cold weather outside often become the primary reason of absorbing all the natural oils from my skin making my skin feel dry. In fact sometimes the situation would become so worst that even while trying …

Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …

I just received a package from Vision Direct today and I am very pleased with it. From Vision Direct you can order contacts for much cheaper than you can get from other places online or from your eye doctor.
I bought four boxes for each eye, so a total …

When I’m in the mood to exercise, my prefered method is walking. I’m not a speed walker by any stretch of the imagination, but I like to aim for particular goals. It’s much easier for me to get motivated to go for my daily walk when I can tell …

We often think that birth control provides less enjoyment. Pills have long-term effects on women and condoms provide less genital sensitivity but with the innovations introduced now particularly in condoms, the use of it is even more interesting. I have tried using Premiere Ultra Thin and I was satisfied …

I recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy. A few weeks after giving birth, I noticed the stretch marks and scars I incurred during my pregnancy. I had stretch marks on my upper leg part and a very awful scratch mark on the skin in my belly located …

Although I have never been into astrology that much, a friend found a very unique gift for me, since I am very much into shower and bath products. This product is from a collection of shower washes that are based on astrological signs. Mine is Aquarius. There are a …

I purchased this conditioner and the shampoo that goes with it mostly because of all of the hype that was surrounding this line when it first came out. To be very honest, I was disappointed by the shampoo. Unfortunately, my opinion of this conditioner is not that …

I often get breakouts and pimples on my face and when they do break out, they are big pimples that are really annoying. Whenever I get the zit, I usually don’t do anything until they disappear. However, if they stay on my face for too long, like a week or …

My midwife recommended I take Evening Primrose Oil, both to help with cramping and to aid in the production of cervical mucus. After looking over several brands, I settled on Spring Valley Evening Primrose Oil. It is available in different dosages, but I chose the 1000 mg so I …

I was very curious about this product when I first heard about it. I thought how great it would be to have something that allowed me more freedom on those days when I was on my cycle. Other feminine products like tampons and feminine napkins worked for a short …

Chapped lips are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can hurt and bleed, too. Chapped lips can be a reoccurring problems that surfaces time and again and it seems like no matter what time of the year it is, be it a hot and muggy time or a …

Of late I had been witnessing a drop in my energy levels. In spite of taking several vitamin supplements and nutritional products- I always felt lethargic and tired. Due to this physical tiredness, I would get irritated at petty matters and this sometimes caused great mental tension.
After witnessing my …

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 …

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 …

I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …

When it was time for me to pick out a new toothbrush I went to my local drugstore to see exactly what was available. I was accustom to using the toothbrushes that my dentists would give me after leaving their office and call me lazy, but I knew that …

Due to the intolerably off-putting taste of my previous mouthwash, I finally got past that residual bitterness off my palate by switching to a new brand. With the many varieties of oral solutions out there, I personally want to stay away from a high alcohol concentration. Opting …

When I travel, I like to take along products that don’t weigh much, and preferably that are not liquid so I have the option of carrying them on the plane. Non-liquid options also mean I don’t have to worry about them spilling out in my luggage.
I have combination …