I think of my body weight as a principal indicator of the status of my health. If my body mass falls one or two pegs down the scale, I would be likely to fall ill. Any slight changes in weight could mirror something much more critical happening …

I am over forty now, and concerned about how my skin looks, especially around my eyes, where I have noticed fine lines. I am usually pretty good about reading ingredients lists, knowing what is in the products I use, and how they are supposed to work. Occasionally, I fall prey …

My great grandmother has had problems getting around for a while now. She lives in a two story home and has not been able to walk up the stairs for years. The family has always tried to take care of her. We would rotate days. …

I have a big obsession on bath products,I really love taking a bath everyday,When I heard about the company that named Lux Natural Soap and read about the white tea and ginger bath bomb,I started to ordered a bunch of the product on them.I’m using Bath Bomb when i …

I’ve always had a problem with iron from infancy, but it has gotten worse after I had my own child, to the point where I was looking at anemia. It gets so low during menstruation that I actually start craving blood and long for a nice warm cup …

My all time favorite tea to have with a meal is Yogi Ginger Herbal Tea. I like this herbal tea because it helps aid in digestion and helps prevent indigestion and heartburn naturally so I can eat a meal and enjoy it without getting the nasty heartburn and indigestion …

I have always been a fan of trying out natural and homeopathic remedies, even though the success rate has been questionable for me personally. Many times it turned out to be a waste of money. Sometimes it worked, but most times there was no way to know whether it worked …

Everybody is taking the Omegas these days, and if you aren’t, you probably haven’t been to a doctor in a long time. It seems that, since the word got around about the wonderful powers of these fatty acids, there isn’t a store on earth that isn’t pushing them. …

Many people are not aware that diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a medication used both for allergies, and insomnia. Benadryl and Unisom have the same medication in them, and can easily be used interchangeably. When I had an allergy attack while visiting some relatives, I had neglected to take along anything …

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 …

I sometimes have allergy problems in the spring when certain pollens are out, and one year I was so stuffy I was literally having to breathe through my mouth all day. Although I took Benadryl, which was the only thing that would stop the sneezing and itchy eyes, it …

I am not basically a very fat person, but there are some parts in my body (like my arms stomach and on the neck- basically under the chin) that tend to look a little flabby. Though the loose skin on my arms and stomach didn’t bother me much (as …

I am diabetic, and when I was first diagnosed, my doctor put me on a medication that could sometimes cause low blood sugars. This was scary and difficult to control for me, and I eventually stopped the medication and controlled my condition with diet and exercise, and later with a …

I have been trying out various sulfate-free shampoos, and natural brands are a great place to look. There are only a few SLS free products in the mainstream market, but they are everywhere you look in the natural section. One brand that I have always trusted because I love …

There was a period of about two months, not too long ago, when I started to notice some serious irregularity in regards to my digestive system. Crohn’s Disease runs in my family, so I was in the doctors office after a couple weeks to make sure that it wasn’t …

I was pretty surprised when I heard a friend of mine talking to a woman about the sunburn she was currently inflicting on herself, and this woman told her that tea tree oil is one of the best and most effective treatments of sunburn. Rub a little essential oil …

I have tried other over the counter liquid wart remover’s but Dr. Scholl’s is by far the best, the fastest and the most effective. Recently I contracted a small white wart, barely a dot, on the side of my right big toe. I thought it was a
blister at first …

Kimcare Instant Hand Sanitizer is a very efficient germ killer. It kills the bacteria and other usual germs we know of. You just need to apply a few drops of the liquid to your hand and rub your both hands so that the liquid is applied to both the …

Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Original Moisturizing Lotion has helped me with dry cracked hands for many years. I am a registered nurse and I wash my hands constantly. Between washing my hands with antibacterial soaps at work, and then coming home and doing dishes, my hands go …

We get our fair share of cuts and scrapes at home, and when that happens, we bring out the Band Aid brand bandages. I like the medicated version that has Neosporin already added on the cotton part because they help to keep a cut clean and also reduce …

I’ve tried a few Desert Essence products over the years, even some baby care products, and found that they were highly reliable and, most importantly, they flat-out smell fantastic! Every product I’ve purchased from this company has had all these natural essential oils in it that just cover my …

I was shopping in a Dollar Tree store this week and came across something interesting. It is a Colgate toothpaste that is supposedly “clinical” in that it contains silica particles, which is what your hygienist uses to clean your teeth when you have it done professionally.
I am not …

Recently, doctor suggested by mother to drink delite, a new health drink. After bringing it from the market, I also tried it. I must say, the taste of this drink is fascinating and very soon I have become a regular who takes it daily.
First of all, this drink is …

In my teenage years, my face had been really smooth and flawless, and if there are pimples only small few ones will appear especially in the T-zone area especially before my period. But now in my twenties, its getting worse, it becomes bigger and inflamed particularly near my nose …

I decided to treat myself to a salon type hairspray to see if it would help keep my hair in place better. My hair is known for its frizz and is very unmanageable. I decided to try Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Firm Hairspray. I paid approximately $15.00 for …

I use Isopropyl Alcohol for a lot of things especially for my face. I have sensitive skin and can not put any scented lotions or even soap on my face. I have tried numerous facial creams and wash but none has gave me the results that I wanted or …

I did a comprehensive blood test last Wednesday, 13/05/2010. I usually use the services of Ketter-Thill which is the easiest and the nearest. They have several branches in the country and the Centre-Medical Walferdange Center (where I usually go for medical services)hosts one sampling room for them. The lab …

I have just had the opportunity to test the Oral B Cross Action Rechargeable Tooth Brush and I have to say that I am very pleased with the results. I purchased it at CVS for $11.99 in total. The cost is not bad compared to other battery powered …

I thought brushing teeth and using oral mouthwash would be enough to have a healthy teeth and gums. I started using Dental floss when my Dentist told me, it would be healthier to used it everyday. I though using this dental floss before would be harmful to my gums …

I had seen similar products on commercials and was always curious about these twist boards as a way to exercise. The claim is that you simply stand on the board and twist from side to side and this will tone your abs, strengthen back, and improve balance. …

I saw this on TV, and after being reassured by someone who had used it that it would not cause me to injure any muscles, I ordered one. I have flabby arms from weight loss and thought maybe this could tone them, since my usual exercises didn’t seem to …

I feel little embarrassed to talk about this but I feel like other women can relate to this situation. There were a time when I thought I was never going to get pregnant. No matter what I did, no matter what I wanted I couldn’t get it right. …

Aquaphor Healing Ointment has done wonders for my daughter’s eczema. My daughter has had eczema on her face since about 3 months old, she is now 23 months. We tried so many creams, steroids, and ointments that have side effects without much success of healing her skin. …

Since learning about how aluminum in anti-perspirant products can increase your risk of cancer, I have been trying natural alternatives, hoping to find one that works as well as the mainstream ones so I can replace them permanently. I have had a pretty hard time with this, as most of …

Relacore has been helping me with my stress even in the past. I was taking licensure examination as a Chemist before that I was reviewing after my regular job. I was stress at work and still feel stress when I was reviewing at home. I usually sleep at 2 …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

My physical therapist recommended these to me for use with some therapy exersizes to help with my fibromyalgia and hip and shoulder pain. I purchased the set as recommended. However, although I use them very frequently, I do not do any of the exercises outlined in the charts that come …

Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill has a nice size treadbelt, 20 inches wide and 54 inches long (the belt size is the first thing I look at in treadmills, I don’t like tripping and hitting the base with my feet when the belt is too narrow or short). As …

My teeth feel clean, my breath makes me feel fresh and confident, and my sensitive teeth don’t feel like they’ve been striped raw by overbearing toothpaste cleansers. I’ve tried many combinations of toothpaste, pre-mouth rinses, post-mouth rinses and extra sensitive solutions and gels. Nothing has worked as …

I have combination skin. In the winter it is dry, and requires much gentler care, especially where cleansers are concerned. In the summer I can get away with using whatever kind of cleanser I want to, but in the winter it has to be something very mild, and often anything …

I am not a paramedic but I do know that sometimes things happen and having first aid products on hand is always a good idea. When it comes to the eyes, it is important to have first aid materials on hand that will specifically suit any eye injury that …

Coughs could be very destructive. It interferes me with whatever things I work on. It even irritates me during classes. Plus, it brings company –sneezing, teary eyes and coarse throat. Worse, it hinders me in doing my work leaving me desperate and restless. Coughing is very shameful in public …

The box I bought contained six packages for six cups of tea. It is labeled as being good for nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, headache, body ache, fever and a pain reliever. It really does work. Both my Mother and I came down with the flu at the same time …

I am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …

I haven’t used a soap bar in the longest, because I remember reading an article in a magazine about how soap dries itself, and means that it can dry out the skin badly too. Also, it can leave residue on your skin without you even knowing! So I’ve been …

By far, the easiest and SAFEST way to exercise would have to be using the OxyCycle. This isn’t a typical exercise bike that you sit on. You need to supply your own chair (couch, bed, etc.) The OxyCycle is basically just motorized pedals that allow you …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

I have never tried any of the Kirkland brand vitamins until I purchased a bottle of their Vitamin E 200 I.U. last month. I purchased a bottle of 90 capsules and was pleased with the reasonable cost of $7.99. I could not see the vitamins through the bottle since …

I recently started working out and saw an advertisement for the Iron Gym, it was supposedly an at-home chin-up, pull-up, push-up, sit-up, and dip device that required no installation to work and could hold up to 300 pounds. I was a little skeptical at first but when it went …

I have always tried to keep an open mind about homeopathic medicines. In most cases, when I have tried them, they have either not worked or it was questionable whether they worked or not, but there have been cases where I felt that they really did help.
I found …