When I was looking through some soaps in a natural product section, nothing about the Bentley brand stood out at first. It seemed to have nice packaging and was certified organic… but when I saw the picture on the front of the “revitalizing” bar, I stopped to look closer. It …

I had an appointment for one of my children last week at Phoenix Children’s Cardiology. We live quite a ways from this medical practice. We had to travel on the freeway for almost the whole distance. We ended up being caught up in slow moving traffic due to an …

I started using the Oral B Triumph toothbrush last year and I will never go back to a normal toothbrush again. After I use the Triumph my teeth feel extremely clean. My teeth feel like I just got out of the dentist’s chair. Honestly, my teeth never felt this …

I have long been a fan of using vaporizers and menthol and eucalyptus or camphor vapor treatments for colds and congestion. I have seen them in liquid forms to vaporize, creams and ointments, sticks to inhale from, and even patches to be placed on the chest. When I saw this …

During my thirty odd years I acquired a few scars; from stitches on my leg during a fall, to a small surgical scar on my stomach. I had tried various scar creams over the years but nothing compares to Bio-Oil Scar Healer.
I kept seeing the television commercials for Bio-Oil …

I want to talk really quickly about why I love to work out. Well, I basically enjoy good health. It makes my body feel good and I just feel like a new person whenever I treat my body right. One of the things that I learned was that …

This is one product I swear by. Like a lot of girls, I can get razor burn/bumps easily around my bikini line. I tried a lot of different methods to prevent it. I had some success using powder deoderant as a shaving cream, but the thickness of it ruins …

I have struggled with acid reflux for years. I eventually ended up taking prescription proton pump inhibitors, and this has alleviated most of the problem. Sometimes, however, I have breakthrough symptoms and need to take an over the counter acid product or some sort of natural remedy. I have tried …

By far, its toughest competition is Listerine, but I still prefer Colgate Plax Freshmint Mouthwash. Not only is it cheaper, but it does the job just as good as any other mouthwash. It’s become a part of my daily oral hygiene to help fight against cavities, plaque, gingivitis and …

I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my late teens. The condition causes chronic pain and for me, muscle spasms and cramps. I have found that a nightly hot bath helps me more than anything, so I have made it part of my daily routine. It has literally changed …

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 …

About the same time I was getting my humidifier at my nearest Walgreens, I have a habit of stopping by their beauty aisle first to check out their new bath and body products. Now I have always been a fan of Cetaphil and have been using it faithfully for almost …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …

I love exercising, but I don’t always have the time to exercise the way I want. I certainly don’t like the idea of shelling money out each month for a gym membership and not end up going to the place because of weather or fatigue. So I bought the …

I take various herbs and supplements in an attempt to keep myself from using traditional medicines. One herb I had heard good things about was fo-ti, as it is said to increase blood flow to the brain. The bottle I purchased lasted just over a month, and while I …

This may be a strange thing to admit, but I have to say that I’m quite a bit of a bandaid afficienado. I have a very large emergency medical kit that has about four dozen different kinds of bandages in it and, sadly, I have need of them way …

My diet is incredibly restrictive, so I take a lot of supplements daily to ensure I get everything I need to be healthy. I started adding in other supplements such as fish oil, or garlic as well, just to help my heart out some, since heart attacks are …

Having diabetes, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia, I have enough on my plate without having to deal with colds and flu and stomach bugs all year, so I try to take supplements that boost my immune system, especially in the winter. There are so many out there, it is difficult to …

Binaca Breath Spray - Peppermint is something that I tried once but I most definitely will not try again. The primary reason I will not purchase this product again is because it quite simply does not seem to last all that long in its battle against bad breath germs. …

I have always loved the feeling of clean smoothness a powder can provide, especially in the summer when perspiration tends to be a problem.
When I was younger, I used a talc based powder. Now that we know talc can increase cancer risks in women who use it …

With a solid family history of breast cancer, I have been looking for a way to move past the aluminum containing cancer-risk increasing mainstream deodorant antiperspirants that I have been using for decades. The problem has been finding a natural option that works. Most that I have tried have not, …

After a long hours of standing at my work place and that too with my high heeled shoes, made me just throw myself on the bed as soon I reached home. My feet especially my toes would ache terribly, making it impossible for me to just stand up even …

I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

I have a continuous problem of headache. I have checked it but nothing found wrong and the problem still persists. To reduce the severity of the problems, often, I have to take pills. It happened at least once in a weak and so one pill in a weak.
Taking pills …

I use several products for the feet made by Earth Therapeutics and I love them all. This one, unlike the rest that are related to each other, is a separate product that I bought when I was traveling. This companies offers are environmentally responsible, not tested on animals, and …

I always take a hot bath before bed, to help prevent muscle pain and cramps from fibromyalgia. I have used all kinds of bath products to keep this routine interesting, and one of my favorite types is a salt bath. The minerals in the water help to restore and balance …

I just used this hair color for the first time, after hearing rave reviews from others. I’ve been coloring my hair for over a decade. It is a bit damaged from all the chemicals. This product was really impressive to me for several reasons. The whole concept of …

I am always looking for a way to restore and pamper my poor, over processed and chemically colored hair. The frizz in the back makes tumbleweeds look good.
I liked the sound of this product when I read about it, and my amusement at the ingredients was ultimately the thing that …

After my wedding day, I vowed to lose weight because I felt ugly with all those “excess baggage”. I did not want to take slimming pills, I have tried one before but I did not see the effect. This time, I tried a product endorsed by a popular tv …

I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …

I am just over forty, and although I don’t have any visible problems yet other than a few very fine lines, and sometimes a “tired” or puffy look, I have been looking for a good eye cream to help prevent signs of aging. I figure getting a head start and …

This is one of many products my hairdresser has recommended to me. I bought this at a time when my hair had just been colored and was going through a “frizzy” phase. She said it was the very best thing she had and that it worked better than the products …

Skin cleansers have always been my favorite beauty aids because I always strongly felt that a clean skin went a long way in helping me look young and beautiful. This is why I just loved experimenting with different types of skin cleansing aids and seemed quiet thrilled when my …

I use a fair share of dental floss, and so does my daughter. I much prefer the kind that comes as a roll of floss inside a case, but my daughter prefers floss picks. We alternate, and I buy my favorite once, then she gets to choose, …

This product, manufactured by Stiefel Laboratories, is a wart and corn remover. A wart is described as a small tumor (caused by a viral infection) that resembles a cauliflower or a blister. It is rough to the touch and is found often on the hands & feet, but also …

I take fiber regularly to help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and for general health and to help lower cholesterol. I have taken my share pf psyllium fiber, which is the popular one, but it is not the best. Natural fiber from food sources is always best, but …

Certain Dry has changed my life . For years now I have had an excessive sweating problem . I could be just sitting at home with friends , and I would look down and my shirt would be soaked underneath the arms . It was so humiliating .
One day …

I began suffering from body acne ever since I was 14 years old. Going to the beach or pool and not being able to take off your top because of how bad your body acne on your back and chest was is really sad. I’ve tried everything from wash …

I bought Zi Xiu Tang capsule because I believe that Chinese products are pure herbal. Chinese people rely on this product that is why they are healthy. Anyway that is only my assumption. I do not know if I will lose a lot in just one trial. Also, this …

Lately, I’m noticing that the ends of my hair are drying out and feeling brittle. I love my length and don’t want to make any cuts. Although my previous conditioners and shampoos had promised me with volumed up strands, they never took effect. If they have any results to …

Because I’m a heavy coffee drinker and usually wake up in the morning telling my husband he does NOT want to kiss me because I have some serious morning breath, I usually end up brushing my teeth four times a day just to get the dry and ugly taste …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

Control solution is a must when using blood glucose monitors. Several companies will give it away for free if you are an owner of their monitor, such as the brand I new now, ReliOn. But, when I used One Touch Ultra blood glucose monitors, I had to …

I love anything that’s easy to use, easy to interpret, or just plain easy, because I live a pretty hectic lifestyle having a couple kids, a couple new puppies and a household to take care of as well as a full time job. The last thing I want to …

After having my braces removed in the eighth grade, I had a few discolored spots on my teeth. My parents allowed me to have my teeth whitened to try and lighten the spots. At the time, I went to the dentist and was custom fitted with a tray that …

I still remember trying my first Tae Bo workout years ago. I was huffing and puffing, but doing my best, and then I found out we were still only in the warm-up. Whoa Billy, you could have knocked me over with a feather.
The neighbors …

Lice are a major problem especially with children, most of the time a group of children group up together and have fun. They don’t care about hygiene and for that matter anything else in the world. My 11 year daughter is the naughtiest of all and so called the …

One of the main reasons why I dread tweezing my eyebrows is due to the pain that usually accompanies this task. Not only is it painful when I pluck the individual hairs from my brows, but I also hate the stinging sensation that usually lasts for several minutes. …

Having bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …