When I was going through a stressful time, I developed some odd symptoms. Out of nowhere, with no provocation or reason, I would suddenly feel a very strange sensation move up through my throat. It felt a little like when you are startled by something, and your heart races, only …

I never actually bought this product myself—“ but I used it for over two weeks while visiting a relative. She insisted I try it. I understand it is quite expensive. On the natural versus chemical scale, it rates in the middle, but it does have quite a …

I am a diabetic, and was diagnosed ten years ago this year. One of the first things I did when I was diagnosed was to find out as much as I could about the illness and how to control it and prevent the complications that affect so many of its …

My mouth is dying because I have aphthous sores/canker sores in my mouth. I could not even eat properly and my face is slightly swollen! I must have gotten it from chewing lots of gum last week and from biting off my own mouth cheeks that I am now …

To begin with, this antibiotic is very effective. I first learned about it from my dermatologist. I went to her office to have my face checked up. After few minutes of diagnosis and a little pricking she gave me her prescription. The capsule has no other name except on …

I have always been conscious about my teeth and how they look like. I am a dentist frequenter and I definitely want my teeth to be as white as possible. However, the cost of teeth- whitening is very high so I really couldn’t afford to have those whitening treatments.
For years, …

I recently purchased a Bowflex sport because I kept finding it harder and harder to get to the gym, while dealing with my 4 daughters, 2 Girl Scout troops, cooking, cleaning etc. I decided that it was time to bring my workout home with me to free up …

American Health makes a wonderful vitamin supplement called Ester-C. The really cool thing about this particular Ester-C is that each capsule is vegetarian and contains no animal products. Each capsule contains 500 mg of Vitamin C with Calcium Ascorbate. The formula is non-acidic and the packets that I received …

I love trying out natural brands of soaps, especially when made by true soap artisans that take their craft seriously. Alpenglow is based in Alaska, and I recently discovered their site when a friend recommended one of their massage oils. While I was there, I looked into their soaps as …

I am a huge fan of natural products. I have used many masks that contain bentonite clay, which detoxifies and cleanses the skin, drawing out poisons and helping to restore balance in the skin’s chemistry. When I broke out in a typical summer adult acne rash last year, I …

I work in retail where I have to deal with cleaning out of boxes tissue paper and inserts for shoes and jewelry and I do this every day of the week that I work. And I work with my hands even when I’m not at my job. I do …

I have very fair skin, and also have been told that I might have mild lupus, so I have to be very diligent about using sun block to protect my skin. I have tried quite a few, and prefer the ones with higher SPF, especially for my face. I …

I have recently been using some coconut scented body scrub called Coconut Body Scrub from The Body Shop. The scrub smells like freshly picked sweet creamy coconuts and has a nice gritty texture to it that really has helped exfoliate my skin and body well while naturally nourishing and …

My husband is a sucker for anything new, improved or “as seen on TV”. It’s bad; he will not only watch infomercials, but actually start reaching for the phone until I slap him and he snaps back to reality. Commercials advertising new, gimmecky products are to my husband as …

I love to use a rich body butter in the winter when my skin is dry. It often doubles as a foot cream or overnight hand treatment. Since I have been using more natural products, I have come to appreciate that it is important what we put on our skin, …

When I was pregnant with my first and last child I remembered the doctor prescribed that I take Iberet Folic 500 (Iron + Multivitamins). My blood pressure was only 90/70 so the doctor would want assure that my pregnancy will not result into iron deficiency because it is …

I own several manual toothbrushes because they are good for traveling and for my kids. However, I much prefer using a powered toothbrush because I feel like my teeth get a much better cleaning as opposed to a manual brush. My favorite brand of manual toothbrush is Philips Sonicare …

The Fitness Plaza is, by far, the friendliest fitness club in the Allentown area. They offer a wide range of classes, such as Pilates, Yoga, Cardio-Box, Step, Boot Camp, and the list goes on. There is an indoor track, free weight area, cardio equipment, and several types of …

I love to use a foot soak occasionally to soften and treat my feet. I had been using a tea tree oil soak for a long time, which I am very fond of, but one day I got a little bored with it and decided to try something different. I …

I fell for a sales pitch and ended up spending a lot of money for this product. I have combination skin, with seasonal differences. In the winter, I have dry areas that really need a heavier moisturizer and I can only use cream-based cleansers and not soap or foaming cleansers …

Kerasal Foot Creams are the best, most effective products you can get over the counter, complete with seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association, it works wonders. All of their products are great, but the best one is the …

Who doesn’t want whiter teeth in 2 minutes? Certainly, this product is such a tease. Apart from that, the affordable price of Paula’s Choice Brighten Up teeth whitener convinced me to spend a little of my cash. The whitening stick involves simple instructions that, in comparison …

I am the type of person that hates to deal with any type of cuts or even the minutest pain. On one occasion, I called myself cutting a ham, and ended up cutting my finger pretty good. I knew the cut was as little deep, considering blood started to …

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, …

An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …

Equate Baby Oil is a product that I purchased two years ago and still have almost the entire bottle of it left in my medicine cabinet. I purchased this product when my first grandson was born, but then never used it more than twice.(Although …

When my wife had vaginal infection, I had to use condom while making love. The last time I used Playgard Dotted Condom. I find it better than my previous choice, Manforce.
I bought one pack of Playgard condom containing 3 pieces for Rs. 20. It means it is quite …

On the whole, I consider myself as extremely lucky when it comes to trying out a lesser known, or as most would term it, Generic brands. Of course I do love my pricey name brands, but times aren’t really great as far as finances go right at the moment …

I have gained a few pounds, and while cutting out some foods and getting a little more exercise has certainly helped, I have about 15 stubborn pounds that just wouldn’t budge. Before Christmas at my local Walmart a Pharmacist technician suggested I try MetaSlim Ultimate Weight Loss Kit. It …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the muscular symptoms caused by fibromyalgia. It is more therapeutic than anything else I have ever tried. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products, like salts, bombs, and oils. Recently I discovered the high quality of …

The Meadows has to be one of the most beautifully structured facilities I’ve ever been to as far as it relates to treatment facilities in Arizona. As a mother of a recovering addict, I’ve been in and out of many facilities, just recently this one.
Built 35 years ago …

I have thinning hair and was interested in trying a product like this to see if it could do anything to make the top of my hair seem to have more volume. I had balked at purchasing the “Bump It’ product from the TV infomerical. This item seemed …

The Ranir Folding Tootbrush is a unique accessory that is sold at Walmart for just $2.50 and this is an essential for any college student or frequent traveler. I first used this toothbrush two weeks ago on October 7, 2007 because I found that my old toothbrush is difficult …

The Iron Gym Exercise Bar is basically a pull up bar that provides additional workouts as well. I bought it because it was at a very cheap price compared to the other pull up bars, and there was no drilling required. The way it is designed makes the bar …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

I had such an unbearable toothache over the weekend. The pain was so bad and I did not know how to deal with the pain. I tried taking over-the-counter pain killers to try to at least dull the pain to make it more manageable. Nothing seemed …

I get sever migraine headaches to the point my eyes go blurry, my head is pounding and I am vomiting continually. One of the homeopathic medicines I have been taken during a migraine headache that seems to help ease the migraine away is the Hyland’s Migraine Headache Relief Tablets. …

I love pampering myself but i have never been to any health spa to have my foot or body scrubbed. I love trying out products that would make me feel comfortable and beautiful for the effects it promises on their labels. Zen Zest is a local brand, it is …

Mouthwash can do wonders for a person that has dry sticky mouth. I know that I recently got into mouth wash because I have the horrible habit of smoking. In order to cut down the smoke breath in my mouth I wanted a strong but subtle mouthwash that I …

Book author- Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MD, FACE, FACN, FCCWS
Because of the medically serious nature of diabetes and the importance of the subject matter to those it concerns, this review will be fairly detailed, careful, and written a little bit more “formally” than other reviews I would write. …

Okay so I admit that appetite control tablet is just another name for diet pill, but this is better and without a lot of side effects. I have not used it, but my cousin uses it. She usually takes it an hour before our meals, and when she starts …

Ever since I sat down in one of those shiatsu massaging chairs at the shopping mall, I have been hooked on the sensation of those rolling massaging spheres. I have the HoMedics full body massaging mat, and enjoyed the vibrations it provides. But if you …

I purchased the Homedics SBM-200 Shiatsu Back Massager with Traveling Action for my husband’s birthday, but he only likes his neck massaged and gave it back to me. I use it religiously.
According to DigitalGiftStore.com. this Shiatsu back massager is designed to “Soothe and relieve worn muscles with …

Due to a foot sprain I had encountered a few weeks back, I was unable to wear my house slippers for quite some time which thereby resulted in making my feet become dirty ad unclean. In fact after a fortnight I noticed that I developed some cracks on my …

When my neighbor found a great deal on Kirkland brand of Allerclear, which is a store label for loratadine, also known as the brand name Claritin, she shared a few with me. I had taken Claritin in the past when a doctor gave me a sample. I have seasonal pollen …

Ever since I was a child, I already used Johnson’s Baby Milk Lotion. I liked its aromatic scent and smooth texture that soothes into my skin every time I use it. I tried a lot of brands of lotion but I still go back to Johnson’s baby milk lotion. …

I received this little foot bath product as a gift. I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer extremely painful foot cramps as an effect. When I am at home, I have a massaging foot bath that I can use, as hot water really helps to alleviate the cramping. This was purchased …

I was down to my last pair of contact lenses when I was still in Gaborone. The airport closure across Europe affected my flight and I had to wait a week before I could actually go home. I also tried to get my lenses while in Gaborone by going …

I always believed that having beautiful looking skin needed a little care and attention. For this I always trusted in using different types of face packs which helped me keep my skin clear and looking young. Of all the face packs I used so far, my all time favorite …

When a fellow fibromyalgia sufferer make a shopping trip and picked up lots of bath goodies for her nightly hot bath, she was generous in sharing with me. One of the products she gave me was Aura Cacia Euphoria mineral bath. I got several fragrances, and the euphoria was one …