Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

When I developed a serious hemorrhoid flare up, I looked everywhere for my ring cushion, which was made of foam, and could not find it. It may have accidentally gotten packed with the Christmas things (long story.) I was sore and tired and it was too late at night …

Ferrol Compound is a vitamin supplement or compound; as the bottle says, that is mainly found in the Caribbean. It is a nice tonic to take and I used to take it when I was younger.
This tonic comes in a liquid form only but does not contain as much …

I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

Zhen de Shou is a Chinese Slimming Capsule that has been famous throughout the South East Asia and starting to have a market in US.
I started using Zhen de Shou last November in order to loose weight. The product itself is not hard to find since you can just …

Body lotion is a necessity for me because my skin tends to get dry from spending most of the day in an air-conditioned room. When it comes to body lotions however, Lubriderm Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Sea Kelp extract is one of the drugstore brand lotions that …

Soft soap is a well known liquid soap and body wash manufacturer. I have been using softsoap to wash my hands for many years. I never knew there was a aloe vera version of soft soap until I was shopping at my local Dollar Tree discount store when I ran …

I have put my trust in Secret brand for many years. Every antiperspirant/deodorant product I have ever purchased of this brand has worked consistently and reliably. My favorite product form is the invisible solid, and this is what I usually buy.
However, since Secret has come out with …

I bought Gaiam Chai 5mm Premium Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
It has the measurements of 24 x 68 inches , which is quite normal for yoga mats. It is not actually anything too big but not too small, and that is just fine …

I thought I—˜d change my routine up this week by trying out a new workout DVD. With the Shape: Sculpt Your Abs DVD; I have my choice of a Cardio Workout, four separate Ab workouts, and the bonus 12 minute Total Body Blitz.
This DVD, said to use moves …

I like to have a cool eye mask ready for when I have a headache or sinus issues. When I have an allergy attack, my eyes swell and something cold helps to get me back to normal. Almost any problem that involves inflammation can be helped with cold. I had …

I don’t like to admit that I’ve had this problem before, but it’s the least I can do to assure that those out there who have suffered from a similar fate will know which products they can turn to and which ones they might need to stay away from. …

I have brunette hair, and I don’t normally use products made specifically for my hair color, but I decided to try this one since I had a good experience with another John Frieda product. This is a glosser like many others I have tried, that you apply to damp hair …

It is often true that we judge our meat’s freshness, in the grocery store, by the color of the meat. I’ve been told that the lights in the store turn the meat from a fresh pink color to a brownish hue. The meat industry has decided that there is …

I had a painful experience with an enthusiastic dental hygienist in the late 1980s. Since then I’ve been an extreme teeth flosser (ETF). In fact on two separate occasions while having my teeth cleaned since the previous hygienic torture my dentist has cautioned me not to floss so vigorously …

I hate having to deal with my little one being sick. During the winter seasons and during the windy times of the year, I noticed my baby boys nose running more than usual. He could not breathe very well and I hated watching him struggle to breathe through his …

I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …

I tried Herbal Essences Hello Hydration moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and I was pleasantly surprised by how great it works! My hair is long, so it is hard to comb all of the tangles out after it has been washed. But after using Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, my hair …

I suffered from an ingrown toenail a few months ago that was excruciating. My big toe was so sore, I could not wear socks or shoes, and could not even stand for the bedsheets to touch my foot. I did not want to go to the doctor, because I …

White L glutathione as advertised in the cable channel is an anti-oxidant. It says that it help the body for detoxification and also has a good side effect of whitening your skin.
I tried Lucida DS glutathione already but it did not work for me. I noticed that this glutathione …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

We were given free samples of the Gargol Oral Wash in one of the establishments we went into when we were having our lunch. All you need to do is sign up your name and you will be given 2 flavors of a 10 ml sample. As indicated in …

When my son was born, I was very excited to try breast feeding and really connect with my infant. It was a hard process because I have whats called “inverted nipples” and it’s very hard for the infant to latch on sufficiently enough to get a good feeding. And, …

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 …

I do not actually take any vitamins or supplements until I miscarried last year in November. I got all my vitamins and minerals from foods. But when I miscarried, I lost my appetite and I had to restore my nutrients. So I took supplements and vitamins in a form …

I like to use Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse daily before brushing my teeth with my preferred brand of tooth paste. I noticed that the older I was getting, the more my teeth were having a look of discoloration and dullness. It could be because I drink coffee …

In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …

This cream was given to me as a prescription when I had to have part of a toenail removed due to an in-growth. It was to help keep the wound from getting infected, and also to soothe and help the pain. It does both quite well, and I …

I do no take a bath very often, at least not where I have to lie in a tub, relaxing and filling myself with foam and bath salts. But when I do, I usually use Tetesept and this is a whole gamut of luxury and pleasure for me. …

I like this product a lot because it is available inside a transparent spray bottle where you can clearly see the contents inside.
Instead of using a cap which you twist and open like you see in a lot of feminine washes, you only have to push down …

This has to be the cheapest dental floss I’ve ever purchased. For only $0.79 + tax for 55 YDS (50m) at your local Target store you can’t go wrong. It comes in two versions–mint and regular. Both are waxed for easy insertion between teeth. I prefer to use the …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

Fasting does help cleanse the body of all the built up toxins that accumulate in blood, tissues, organs, and the digestive tract.
Fasting is NOT for weight loss. Fasting should not last more than 3 days and should not be done more than once a year.
The first day should be …

I like to use baby wipes for personal cleaning, and general purpose cleaning around the house. Not only are they great for freshening up in the bathroom, but also for cooling off your face when you are hot and sweaty, wiping the cat’s nose, cleaning the toilet seat—“ anything you …

It was my mom who persuaded me to buy a box of Imedeen Time Perfection tablets and really the last person among others, who coaxed me to try it. The prime benefit of Imedeen’s time perfection capsule is younger-looking skin. Thus it is only fitting to annoint …

I have tested and tried ‘MAURI’ Terminalia Arjuna bark powder on my own self for the last four months and am amazed with the lovely results.
I had a problem of high blood pressure for quite sometime.
I went to an allopathic doctor who prescribed some regular (daily dose) to be …

When I began having problems with wearing contacts due to dryness and irritation, my eye doctor tried several different brands of contacts to see if an allergy was the problem. After failure with Accuvue Oasys, the next brand to try was O2 Optix by Ciba.
When I first …

This is a face cream I bought one winter when my skin was feeling really dry and was quite scaly I chose this because of the alpha glycolic acid content. This acid has an exfoliating effect similar to a gentle face peel, without the irritation from scrubs or exfoliating sponges/loofah.
…

I am reviewing Arbonne’s acne treating line. If you have been reading these review you will see that some of them worked for me and some I really don’t like. Step 4 of the treatment is Acne Spot Treatment Acne Medication and I think it is really good. Spot …

I was given one of these blue and black bandanas by a coworker when we were out in very hot weather, working on a sign. They are basically a bandana scarf with a place to slip in ice packs. The ice packs that come with the product freeze very …

This local pharmacy is a very serviceable one-stop shop for my wife and I. We use it for the majority of our prescriptions (which is very infrequent at the moment thankfully) and over the counter medicines we may need. Their selection of medicines is great considering the proximity to …

I read about curcumin being a very potent antioxidant that is recommended by many for general health and even cancer prevention. It was something I had never tried, but I had heard about curcuminoids, which come from the spice turmeric. Anything that protects the DNA is worth trying for me.
…

When I have difficulty sleeping, rather than attempting to pop some pill that may have lasting effects that will drag on into the following morning, I have begun to utilize lavandar scented candles. Lavandar produces a naturally relaxing armoa that is supposed to aide sleep in humans. …

I love to use natural products, and Pure and Basic is known for making very good ones. They use botanical extracts and essential oils, and there is no animal testing involved, which is important to me as an animal lover. The products are biodegradable, recyclable packaging is used, and the …

I have tried alot of the multivitamins you can buy at walmart or walgreens and i dont really notice a difference, i assume im getting the vitamins i need but as a whole i feel the same which doesnt give me much motivation to …

If there ever was a gadget invented solely for the purpose of brushing, it’s this hi-tech electric toothbrush. My veteran electric toothbrush was getting cranky, and I was tired of chasing after its scarce replacement heads. I refused to use it in a short period and slipped …

I tried some of this shampoo at a friend’s house and liked it so much, I ordered a bottle for myself and my partner (who loves beer, although I do not drink it!)
I finally found something with beer in it that I like, and don’t have to taste. …

I am officially over forty and looking for ways to prevent signs of aging in my skin. Since I am a big fan of antioxidants, I decided to try the Home Health Goji berry eye cream. I have used a few eye creams and got moderate success, but this one …

Two months ago, I decided I needed to lose weight if I wanted to be truly happy and comfortable with my body. I’m neither overweight nor obese, but there are excess pounds everywhere and I’m far from happy when I look at myself in the mirror.
The plan was …

When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I tried a lot of different things to combat the chronic pain, stiffness and spasm. When I discovered that a hot bath did me more good than just about anything else I had tried, I started taking one every night. This turned out …