I take a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like stiffness, pain, and muscle spasm. It works better than any medication I have ever tried. In the winter, I use a variety of bath product that add moisture to the bath, since I have dry …

What a tasty nutritional bar! I sometimes have one for breakfast if I am in a hurry, but most of the time I will have one sometime during the day to give me the boost I need to get through the rest of the day. The chocolate flavor is …

Magnesium has been a friend to me. I use it in my bath to calm legs cramps and fibromyalgia symptoms, but I also have many reasons to take it orally as well. Most people do not get enough magnesium in their normal diet. This applies to diabetics like me …

I travel a lot and often go to villages, where the bright sunshine makes me squint and gives me headache. I tried many sunglasses, but the light ones did not give enough protection while the dark ones were not comfortable while driving. My friend asked me to use Transition …

I have reached that point in my life where I feel that if I do not pay attention to my health then no one else will. To this effect, I have started taking vitamins and other essential supplements which I feel would benefit my health and my body. …

My confidence to discontinue my previous toothpaste, of the desensitizing type, sprung from my envious feelings toward someone whose teeth were freshly bleached out of a dentist’s clinic, or could simply be the lack there of. I haven’t the time to visit a store and replenish some bare …

I was walking around my local vitamin shop the other day I noticed that the 6.4 oz tube of NOW Xyliwhite Toothpaste Gel was selling for less than $3.00, which I feel is a good price and about average for a tube of toothpaste that size. I really …

I often use the Omega clear soft lenses (a transparent one which doesn’t have certain color, so it will only show my own eyes color), but knowing that lately Omega has its own colored soft lenses attracted me to try once. Well, I didn’t say that the Omega soft …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

We were recommended this product by our pediatrician. Our daughter was suffering from pretty bad diaper rash, her tush was so red and raw that she had spots that were bleeding. We had tried many different creams, and nothing would take it away, so our doctor gave us a …

I have tried a lot of home exercise equipment over the last five years. If it cost me less than $50 a pop, then I felt it was a good enough price to warrant an investment, and now I have a mini gym shoved under my bed that I …

When I gave birth to my daughter I had a stay in Providence Memorial hospital. I can say it wasn’t the most pleasant stay, but I guess it wasn’t the worse one either. I had a cesarean so had to stay in the postpartum ward for about three days. …

I have always suffered from severe headaches right from my teenage years. Since I hate the idea of taking pain killers to help relieve me of my pain, I try resorting to natural healing therapies that would help me heal my headache without having to witness any kind of …

I first heard of this cream from a friend. I am not sure where they heard of it, but they swore it was the best hand cream they had ever used, so I decided to give it a try.
When I saw it in the drugstore, I first …

I like to use natural products when I can, to avoid exposing myself to so many chemicals. Plus, I find them very interesting and unique. I tried this mouthwash because it was alcohol free, it was concentrated so it was more economical than a lot of brands, and I am …

I am a total health freak and love to live a clean and hygienic atmosphere. Using my toilet seats has always seemed to me a dirty and messy job. I would always have to wipe my toilet seat with a clean piece of cloth before using it. This made …

Listerine whitening is a relatively new product for Listerine and not quite like the mouth washes that they have previously offered. As every one know Listerine is known for how strong their mouth washes are. You know if you really want to fight gingivitis then you need to use …

I’ve tried a lot herbal remedy and they had a good effect. But the most herbal medicine that really gave me a relief is Pei Pa Koa chinese herbal remedy. The first time I’ve used it when I had a cough just last month, I am not particular in …

As a kid, I was super active in sports and such, and I don’t know what exactly causes athlete’s foot, but I had it every now and then. I pretty much suffered with it because there wasn’t much in the way of over the counter medicines that would …

I always change my deodorant because my underarm is sensitive. I am in search of the best - if not the best at least something that will compliment my underarm. Recently I have discovered Deonat and ever since then we we’re bestfriends.
Deonat is a brand of deodorant that is …

I have really enjoyed scented deodorants for a while. I noticed that if you choose the right one, the scents can be very alluring. I decided to try a scented deodorant that I did not recognize when I saw it on the shelf at a local Dollar Tree store. …

My favorite natural stress relieving body washes to use is Aveeno Active Naturals Stress Relief Body Wash. It has a very calming lavender aroma to it and contains soothing and moisturizing ingredients that help cleanse and moisturize my skin while relieving stress from body, mind, and spirit.
The way …

I love handmade, natural soaps. When I find a company that makes them, I love to try at least one or two of their soaps. When I found out about the Blue Ridge Soap Shed, I went and read all of the information on their products and I …

As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …

There is something about the hot summer weather in the American South that always has me experimenting with different moisturizers. I would describe my skin as dry although it does tend to be more oily during the summertime. I do not think that I am very picky …

If you have kids, chances are when you buy bandaids, they are themed with pictures on them such as Scooby Doo or Barbie instead of the plain bandaids we use as adults. The only thing bad about bandaids is that they don’t stay on after they have gotten …

The Nature’s Measure Extra Strength Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels can be found at the Dollar Tree for one dollar. Thirty softgels come in a bottle. One thousand milligrams of fish oil and three hundred milligrams of Omega-3 fatty acids are a part of the ingredients contained within each softgel. …

When I was a young adult, suffering from some pretty severe acne, I really didn’t have anyone to help me figure out how to make the problem better. I remember stealing bits of my older sister’s clean and clear products, but my mother never seemed too concerned with buying …

After hearing me complain about my pimples for a few days, my mom handed me a bottle of CVS Purifying Mint Masque and urged me to try it. I was a little weary at first because, though I’ve used face washes before, I’ve never tried a face mask. Furthermore, …

Over the last few years, I guess since I turned 35 my energy levels have been totally diminished to nothing. Feeling blah is terrible and is definitely no fun. I have recently been looking for good vitamins that are inexpensive, that have good ingredients and that help with energy. …

Since purchasing Barry’s Boot Camp a little over a year ago, I have had one DVD out of the series in constant rotation. No matter how many other workouts I buy, I always go back to Barry.
The Hollywood Fat Blaster is a 21 minute workout …

I’ve used deodorant powders, deodorant sprays, but never have I used a deodorant cream on my feet before. I’ll be honest. I may be female, but I have my fair share of stinky feet from time to time and the last thing I want to do is propagate that …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

Swimming has always been my one of favorite —˜fitness —˜routine and I always make it a point to swim at least three times a week. The fact that swimming did in a great way help me stay fit and healthy, the only downside of it was that it did …

I have used Dramamine for motions sickness in the past, and it has been a lifesaver. I decided that to save a little money, I would try out the Equate brand from Walmart. I have generally had really good experiences with their brand of health care products, so I felt …

My husband is 65. Being of his age, and having fallen and sprained his ankle so badly that the doctor said it would have been less painful had he broken the ankle, my husband needed some help with the pain! He got it!
He went to Long’s Drug Store and …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …

I had always had an eye for all kind of body massagers and have a quite a few of them in my kitty. Massagers according to me is a great way to beat stress and relieve pain in a safe and simple way and so whenever I happen …

I think this is the newest type of tampon offered by Tampax and although I did not particularly think they were going to be different when I bought them, they really are much easier to use. The applicator is plastic rather than cardboard which can buckle and …

A hospital is supposed to be professional, clean, hygienic, caring and should, most of the time, be able to heal the patient. But, when a hospital is all this and beyond —“ then there’s nothing like it. That “beyond” is being hospitable, making the patient and his/her family …

Metabolism or the lack in the ability to have a good metabolism has always been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember. I have some other health issues to contend with on a regular basis as well which means that I’m always somehow feeling a …

I bought Neutrogena T gel Shampoo, Original because it was dermatologist recommended according to the bottle. The bottle said it would control scalp itching and flaking caused by scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and common dandruff. I really could not say what condition I had but I had …

My mom noticed that I had purchased several of the One products, and I was really enjoying them. There’s good reason to- they make really nice products, and they are committed to being environmentally friendly, with a “save the world” type of motto right there on their packaging.
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I once had a mattress that got very old, and began to wage war on my body as I slept. With lumps, springs, hills, and valleys, eventually I knew I had to do something because I have fibromyalgia and this bed was making it ten times worse.
I could …

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few years ago and kept on having to get prescriptions for anti-biotics and Prednisone (Cortisone). It is a very painful, itchy skin disorder for which there is no cure, only treatment and it can occur at any time as it is triggered …

I have been facing the problem of dandruff right from my teenage years. The presence of dandruff not only makes me feel uncomfortable (due to constant itching), but also contributes to hair loss. Thus, using an anti dandruff product time and again has become vital to help keep my …

During a recent visit to the supermarket- I happened to see something which soon became an integral part of my daily routine. When I just happened to peep in the skin and hair care section —“ I happened to see this skin and hair care oil called Desert Essence …

I was offered this cream by a relative when I complained of menstrual cramps. She said it didn’t work too well for her but I was welcome to try it, so I took it home. Without really reading the label, I slathered some on my lower back and belly, in …

Having been majorly screwed over by Lucille Roberts, I have been in the market for a new gym or fitness area to fill my needs. Working in New York City has its ups and downs in that respect because although there are numerous options to choose from, their prices …