I take a hot bath every night to treat the muscle pain and spasm of fibromyalgia. This has led into my making a huge hobby out of trying different bath products. One of my favorite things to use in the bath is a mineral salt. Not only is it …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

I bought Pureology Instant Repair at the suggestion of a friend. I was told it was one of the best leave in conditioners, and that my slightly dry hair would benefit from it in many ways. It has UV protection, detangling benefits, and smooths frizzy hair.
When I …

I had the implanon put in about 4 months ago and thought I’d write a review since they were a big factor when I was considering the implant.
I went to my doctor requesting tricyclic contraceptive pill, was on microgynon 30 for a few years but had found it completely …

I have used several Alba Botanica products and I like them in general. I chose this shampoo for two reasons. One, I have been trying to avoid sodium lauryl sulfate since I heard that it can contribute to hair loss for those who are sensitive to it, and it can …

Women take much care for their health and look for health services that will meet their needs completely. When it comes to me finding a Women’s Health Clinic I can trust, I don’t have many choices since I live on my college campus. Since I am only a sophomore, …

I have bout always pads a couple of different occasions. I like them because they have different pads to meet my needs. They have pads that are thin and don’t feel uncomfortable. They also have pads that are really long to really help prevent leaks. Sometimes it is hard …

When my throat is scratchy and dry due to dry air I like to have a hot come of the Yogi Honey Lemon Throat Comfort Tea. I like this tea because it is made with all natural ingredients such as lemongrass, lemon myrtle, licorice root, peppermint leaf, cherry bark, …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite places to shop for fragranced skin care items. At their clearance sales, I often look for “retired” fragrances that sometimes come back as specials in their discount bins. One fragrance I am always on the lookout for is their …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

The main reasons why I bought this was the fact it is extremely cheap (I paid just above €5 for mine) and that I really like the colour of it.
But the purchase seems to have paid of, well I got my moneys worth.
This one is quite lightweight …

The Daily Lean Detox Kit comes with a 28 day supply of Day-time and Night-time pills. They are different colours so you can distinguish between the two. The AM (Daytime) formula is supposed to help cleans and detoxify your body, suppress your appetite, and give you a boost of …

Many years ago, when I was a teenager, my mom used a jojoba shampoo on her hair, and I started using it too. It seemed to give both of us a lot of body and volume, and smelled great. Now that I am older and my hair is thinning …

My husband has been losing hair since he reached the age of 30. Maybe it’s on his genes since this was also his father and his uncle’s problem - receding hairline and thinning of hair at an early age, which eventually leads to baldness. Being a little vain, this …

I like the idea of using natural and organic products on my face, and I know how high in antioxidants natural fruit is, so when I saw this product it seemed like a perfect option for me. It is a brand that is endorsed by a lot of celebrities, and …

I wouldn’t actually say that I suffer from problems association with dry mouth irritations, but I’m a smoker and definitely have that icky morning mouth that feels like I’ve been chewing on stinky cotton all night long, and sometimes it’s so bad that even downing a glass of water …

Initially you might feel that spending extra money on a professional electric powered toothbrush is a waste of money, as you can just use a cheap manual one instead. However, once you switch to something like the ‘Oral B Professional Care 3000/8500′ you will be thinking differently. …

Several years ago, I unfortunately managed to put on quite a bit of weight. There were a lot of factors behind it, mostly stress related, and as a result of the weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle choices, I was shocked when it sent me to the doctor. I was …

Skin cleansers have been important essentials to help me keep my skin clean and dirt free. Since I always believed that washing my skin with just soap and water was not enough to cleanse away all the dirt and impurities that unclogged pores and made my skin look rather …

I have a mini pharmacy of back and neck patches, heating pads, cooling packs, back belts, ankle braces. You name it, and I can probably supply you with a product that will help on some level or another. It’s a sad and pathetic thing to admit to, but I …

When I began experiencing palpitations last year, I did lots of research into different things that might be causing them, as my doctor didn’t really have an answer, other than my heart seemed just fine. It didn’t feel just fine—“ it was beating way too hard, and scaring me …

I have combination, forty-something skin. I have a few fine lines and could use a little “lift.”
This looked like a good product and came recommended, so I gave it a try. It was nowhere near as expensive as some creams I had used, and since it was called “Nutritioniste” I …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

For very long time, I’ve been very ignorant with the right mouthwash to use. It was only when I encountered gum problem and started visiting my dentist more often that I learned what kind of mouthwash I should use. She advised me to choose a mouthwash without alcohol ingredient. …

We always keep a first aid kit at home and one in the camper for when we are camping. Both of our kits recently needed to be replenished after having them for years, so we decided to replace both kits with new ones. The ones we had …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

Coppertone Sport 100+ SPF Sunscreen is the absolute best sunscreen I have ever used! I have fair skin and burn very quickly no matter how much or how often I apply sunscreen. I have tried numerous products and nothing seemed to help protect my skin at all.
I …

There are a few products on the market that fall far below standard. Generally, I think of facial tissue as a health aid. I normally use it for a cold, allergy, or watering eyes. For all of these things, I want a product that is effective, strong, gentle, and affordable.
…

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

I have always been excited about using different types of hair and skin care products which I thought would help me look gorgeous and beautiful. A few weeks back, when one of my friends happened to gift me this product called “The Body Shop gurana berry volumising conditioner, …

If you have really sensitive teeth and it hurts for you to eat very hot or very cold food or liquids, you should try Sensodyne Pronamel Toothpaste. I first came across it because I had complained to my dentist that my teeth started bothering me when I was …

I started working, after seven years of being a stay-home mother, early last september, and I’ve been with my job a year now. It’s much more lifting and repetative movements than I’ve been used to, and I started complaining of shoulder and lower back pain. When I finally conceeded …

Weleda is a homeopathic company based in New Zealand. I had used a few homeopathic preparations before recommending this one to my husband. Weleda has a good name within the industry so I was confident of the quality. I have used a couple …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

This is one of the thing that separates men from women–women needs to use feminine wash for their organ while men can simply use soap. It is necessary because of health purposes. The female organ is more prone to diseases and odor if not constantly cleansed. Ever since I …

I used to think that, once I discovered neutrogena cream cleanser, I would never switch to anything else. But, my curiosity has always gotten the better of me, and every two or three weeks I’m trying out a new product or product line that I’ve never tried before, and …

I am one of those ladies out there that has this so called “awakening points” where hair is very abundant in every part of our body.. yeah more than a lady should have.
Too much hair became my source of low confidence especially when I was in teenage years. …

My mother bought herself a Philips Sonicare toothbrush earlier in the year and was raving on about it, so it should not have come as a surprise when I received one for my birthday!
I was a little sceptical over the toothbrush if I’m honest; I had resisted …

For quite a few days I has been experiencing boils in various parts of my body. What was really devastating about the appearance of these boils was the fact that apart from being very painful, they seem to be continuously resurfacing on my skin as soon as the …

At first I was thrilled to get this because I figured it was the lazy persons answer to quick ab exercises with results. Boy was I wrong! Yes, you do get results, but there is nothing in this rocker for a lazy person.
Part of me wishes I …

When I was suffering a miserable cold one time, my very kind and thoughtful mother bought me a tube of Nose Better. I have used Vicks in the past for a chest rub, or to inhale, but because it is petroleum based, you are not supposed to put it …

I have had diabetes for about ten years. When I was first diagnosed, I tried to learn everything I could about the illness and how to manage it. One thing that I heard mentioned over and over was alpha lipoic acid. This is a powerful antioxidant supplement that is used …

I have a friend who is a fellow diabetic, who has become obsessed with stevia. He wants me to use it exclusively, because it is healthy and natural. Generally, I am all for healthy and I love natural products—“ but I do have taste buds, and they are not …

I have a great love of fragranced deodorant sprays, and I discovered these in a natural foods store in my town. Zum makes wonderful soaps as well, a few of which I have tried and was very happy with them. These small cans of spray can be used …

I am always on the lookout for new beauty products, and original always catches my eye. I like to try things I have not tried before. This product was interesting to me because it is supposedly made from a substance used by the Aboriginal tribes. Aboriginal products—“ definitely …

I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

I have three first aid kits: one for the home, one for the boat, and one in the car. For the car, I chose to buy the Adventure Medical Sportsman Kit because I do a lot of outdoor activities, it had a lot of room inside to add …

This diaper rash cream is a little better than the original Desitin. It’s easier to squeeze out of the tube, easier to apply, easier to wipe off, and doesn’t contain as much zinc oxide. Zinc oxide, which is good for getting rid of diaper rash, can sting …

Starflower Oil is a great supplementary vitamin to take to prevent PMT. Ladies everywhere this is a natural remedy that will help you to stop snapping at you fellas and to keep your moods level. It is a herbal natural remedy, found in most good health shops.
It is a …

I have fibromyalgia, and have found that a nightly hot bath relieves the symptoms better than almost any other therapy, so I have made it both a health ritual and a hobby now, using many different bath products, both therapeutic and just plain fun.
A recent favorite fun …