Say what you will about this big name home decorator entrepreneur and his exquisite candles that fetch a fortune for those with both money and taste, but in my personal opinion, there is one other thing that he does well and that is his line of perfumes and lotions. When …

Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …

I go through fits, maybe twice a year, when I feel the need to work out on a regular basis. A couple years ago, this wouldn’t have been a problem as we had a gym in the complex where we lived that I could visit whenever I liked, and …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

I started losing volume in my hair noticeably in my late thirties. By forty, I hated my thinning hair. What was once a luxurious mane now required careful brushing and styling with a mirror to be sure none of my scalp was showing in the back. It is …

As I started sending my son to playgroup, he often devloped cold. Every weekend his temperature rises with cold. This became a weekly routine and we decided to provide him with some immunity booster as he was just on milk and common food items. On our search, we found …

When I was working last summer outside I discovered that my deodorant stick never really worked again. The weather in my new home is three digits most of the summer. This would cause my deodorant to stop working early in my shift. Then I would begin to smell and …

Diabetes is really is a curse for food loving people, we need to refrain from consuming just everything. Out finally has a hereditary history of diabetic patients and I was sure that sooner or later I too would be effected with the disease, which I eventually did. Now the …

When my nose gets really red and raw I hate using rough dry tissues that feel like a sheet of paper. I like to use soft Puffs Plus Tissues. They are made with lotion and really help keep my nose from becoming raw and red, and when my nose …

I’ve recently become a huge fan of Wai Lana Workouts, so I purchased the Eco Ball kit to add to my growing collection. Luckily I happened to find this Wai Lana Pilates Yoga kit at TJ Maxx at a substantial savings.
One of the best …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

Muscle Milk Light is a protein powder from CytoSport which sports advertising clichés such as “thanks to amazing demand of muscle milk, we now introduce muscle milk light.” However, this actually is nothing more than an advertisement cliché.
Unfortunatley for us bodybuilders and muscle-gaining enthusiasts, there are very few protein …

I love Paul Mitchell’s tea tree products. I have used the shampoo and conditioner regularly for years because I love the nice tingle and cool effect on my scalp.
I recently decided to buy the hair and body moisturizer, since I loved all the other products, I thought this …

After falling in love with another of Philosophy’s scents, I had to try this one out. It was on sale at Amazon, for nearly half the price—“ that’s a deal you can’t pass up. I love berry scents, and this is truly one of my all time favorite ones. It …

This face wash comes in a pink clear plastic tube. It is a 4.2 fl. oz. bottle with a white cap.
I like the way this wash feels on my skin. I only need to use a little bit to get a good foaming action going. It feels so soft …

When I was in China last summer, I developed several large and very very painful boils that made my life almost unbearable. Of course being in a foreign land where you’re not used to their products, I tried several ointments that although helped some, didn’t do much in the long …

I really do not know what I was thinking about when I decided to purchase this product. Most of my experiences with Nivea products have been good, but this product was a let down for me. I like the shade of the product in the tube which …

I tried Head and Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic Clean when I was visiting a friend that had it in their shower. I had forgotten to bring my own shampoo. Although I didn’t purchase the shampoo myself, it can be purchased at Walmart for $9.24 for a 33.9 oz. …

I have a friend who is a purist which means that he does not believe in wearing deodorant in his personal or professional life. He does not even wear it to work because of the fact that he believes your body should be pure and this is something he …

When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

A few days back, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my wrist of my right hand. This pain had been had been making me really uncomfortable. The pain in my wrist made it difficult for me to do any kind of handwork at the computer and also …

Verdict: It makes your hands clean and that is something that is so important these days. We are all a little more concerned about germs these days more than ever with all the bugs/viruses going around and Hand Sanitizer’s have been such a huge market. Before, I was …

An excellent community resource squandered due to poor management and appalling staff. RivMed offers general practitioners, a nurse and dental service as well as transport free to Aboriginal people.
As a patient at RivMed I was kept waiting for two and a half hours, being constantly lied to by …

The Johnsons Baby Soap, the white one, is my favorite soap for my kids. My kids have been using this bar soap since in their early years and sometimes I also this on my own. I love this soap very much because it smells like baby and it always …

My daughter had acute gastroenteritis last year. Because of this, she was admitted in hospital so to prevent her from developing dehydration. Her stool was checked so many times only to find the same negative result.
I thought it will stop one to two days after admission, …

For quite a few days now, I had been experiencing a severe allergy on my skin which indeed was making my life just —“ miserable. What really irritated me about this skin allergy was that part from causing severe itching; this allergy almost made it impossible for me …

This whitening fluoride mouthwash tastes really gross, and I would have to say that I would not recommend this particular brand to anyone. I really wanted a product that would do what it claims to do and taste at least bearable for the few minutes that you have …

I was one of those girls who longed for fairer skin. So curiosity got the best of me and I researched about different glutathione brands. I ended up buying Kyusoku Bihaku since I was swayed by the good reviews in an online forum.. Back then, the product was priced …

It is heartbreaking to hear the horror stories of parents losing their kids to Dengue. I myself lost some night’s sleep over it. My kids are teens, but they are not safe. All places are potent threats for the presence of dengue-carrying mosquitoes! - in our backyard, in the …

I had been experiencing terrible discomfort in my lower body for the past few months. The pain was felt especially while walking or running and this discomfort had been making my life miserable- that I decided to get some medical help. This is when my physician who after diagnosing …

If you are looking for a good exercise bike, then I highly recommend the Crescendo Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike. This bike does all that I need it to and more. After a lot of careful consideration I purchased this bike about two months ago. It was priced good and …

I have always loved herbal remedies, aroma therapy, and natural relaxation techniques. I had been reading about Melissa leaf as an aroma therapy tool, and I was thrilled when my partner came home with a little bottle of this herbal bath product. I couldn’t wait to get into a …

Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …

I always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …

I have used the Masada brand Sea Salts in the unscented variety for making my own salt soaks, so I thought I would try one of their pre-scented varieties since the unscented were such a good product. I use a bath product nearly every night, as soaking in the hot …

I have had thinning hair for several years, and have tried a number of supplements, treatments and shampoos to try and curb the hair loss or get new hair to grow in. Most of the hair and nail supplements I have tried seemed to work for the nails, but not …

I’ve finally tested this digital thermometer myself when my body felt feverish during those rare sickly times. My mom replaced our old thermometer with the Adtemp temple touch thermometer. We’ve broken many mercury thermometers in the past, they’re not safe to use for children, and are …

I have had a snoring problem for a long time, and I’ve tried a few nose clips, adhesive strips, and what-nots to try and correct it. This product intrigued me because it is scented with eucalyptus vapors. Now, if you snore, eucalyptus is not going to help that. I …

I have fibromyalgia, and for many years I tried all the remedies and suggestions that doctors and other patients gave me, finding that most of them were of limited value. When I discovered that taking a hot bath before bed at night could halt pain and stop muscle spasms in …

My husband and I both remember growing up having used Vicks products. And even as an adult, he always swore by their benefits, but I didn’t always like it simply because of the greasiness. It never failed to get on my clothes and sheets and usually stained it all …

I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …

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 …

I am a person with constant aches and pains, always have been since I was young. My family normally told me to use Bengay, a pain-relieving cream, but after a few years, it became ineffective. I had thought that I had no hopes for my stubborn aches, but eventually, …

I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

When I saw the soap called “All About Hands” I thought it was very clever. It was a very smooth, square bar with rounded corners, and the words All About Hands embossed onto the front. It was a greenish-clay color, and was sitting in a friend’s soap dish, having never …

I used to frequent an IBS message board to look for suggestions and find out how other people were managing their symptoms. I heard some pretty outrageous ideas at times, and also some really good ones. One that caught my attention was from a woman posting about a native …

I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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I usually have really nice and clear skin, with a great olive skin tone that I think is flattering with my dark hair. Sometimes I still get a blemish here and there but I don’t want to have to use these crazy products that have all sorts of bizarre …

I have thinning hair, and after learning that some of the chemicals used in mainstream hair products can contribute to scalp problems and thinning hair, I decided to try out some of the natural ones. I tried Kiss My Face first, since I had recently really liked one of their …

My dad is diabetic and had a hypoglycemic attack last year. He has medicines so we didn’t really monitor his blood sugar until the attack happened. My sister decided to buy him the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System so that we will no longer worry about his …