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 …

I do get a good bit of fiber in my diet, being that I love grains and such, but I take supplements sometimes just to get a little more, or at the very least, all that I should be getting. I have tried Metamucil in the powdered form …

Mentholatum, with its strong, minty aroma, is meant to relieve minor aches and congestion. It’s one of those products that’s been around for ages—”my mother used it, my grandmother used it, and I’m sure yours did, too. Whenever I have a stuffy nose or pain in my …

Since I have a bad back and my knees act up, as well as my wrist when a rain is coming, I have tried a variety of creams, gels, and such to try and relieve my pain so that I can function like a normal person throughout the day, …

The Alpha Relaxation System by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is a 2-CD set designed to activate alpha brainwave patterns and encourage relaxation, improve concentration and productivity. It is different from the audio programs designed to help you sleep.
It claims to have a very positive influence on the health and healing. …

I bought the acne free set at the drugstore after having used procactiv for a few months. This kit was a lot cheaper and I did not have to pay for shipping and handling.
At the time I used this product I was used to proactiv so …

I have always loved to have beautiful looking nails because I strongly believed that apart from making your hands look beautiful, they also proved to be a great sign of a healthy and fit body. But I was not one among those lucky ones. My nails always had a …

I had some friends from Spain coming over and when they had to go on a flight back home they had so much stuff because you always have more stuff when you go back home than when you go on vacation, so they left most of the unnecessary things …

I have sciatica, that I’ve had for about a year now. Just recently, however, within the last three months, it’s begun getting progressively worse. My doctor recommended physical therapy, but I just can’t afford that because I don’t have very good insurance, and sixteen consequetive visits would drain me …

I love massage, and basically working a lot and sporting a lot, I need massage. The best thing, of course, would be to get a masseuse or at least my boyfriend to do it for me, but the first would be too expensive to use their help on a …

This product was one of many attempts to find something that would help suppress appetite so that I could lose weight more easily. I had never heard of it until doing some research on other supplements and came across it incidentally. I then sought it out so I could …

This is just another nail cream I’ve used time and again to restore my nails’ natural strength. I got interested with this product after having tried Barielle’s fortifying nail builder which works as a strong base coat. I’ve had problems with my weak nails especially after I’ve …

I’ve tried loads of teeth whitening products, all of which to date, turned out to be gentle stain removers rather than actual teeth whiteners and have done nothing to improve the shade and colour of my teeth. Then I saw an advert on the internet for SmileBryte teeth bleaching …

I generally do not buy wet wipes even though one of my friends seems to have a pack of one in which ever bag she is carrying that day. Well last Tuesday my friend ran out of wet wipes while we were shopping and decided to buy two packs …

I recently tried Kotex Security Regular Absorbency Tampons and they were just okay for me. They were very absorbent and they leaked a small bit. They were easy to use with the plastic applicator and they were comfortable to wear during my period. I just don’t think they are …

As a contact lens wearer for over 7 years, I still find them very irritating. Contact lenses still dry out my eyes and I can barely wear them out for a day. Also, since I stare at a computer all day, it makes them even more dry. …

When I was pregnant to my first child, I suffered a major hairloss that I became so problematic with it. At first there were only few strands of hair falling off, but after sometime they come in batches per batches. Since I was pregnant, I could not …

When I had a really bad case of bronchitis, I took a round of strong antibiotics to knock it out, but the lingering effects stayed for over a month, leaving me with a frustrating dry cough that sometimes hurt and a sore throat from all the dry coughing. I tried …

I’d actually had a conversation about eye drops with my optomologist about a year ago, and I remember him mentioning the Alcon Naphcon A Eye Drops brand, and he said you could get it without a prescription now at some pharmacies, though it’s not readily available. I had mentioned …

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, …

I am a diabetic and technically I am not supposed to use an instrument like this, but I had such a bad callous that was not getting any better with filing and pumice rubbing that I took the risk and very, very carefully used this callous shaver.
I found it …

I have long been a fan of the quirky yet high quality products from Dr. Bronner and his magic soaps. I am also a big fan of lip balm, and when the two met and I saw that Dr. Bronner made one, I had to give it a try. It’s …

After having two children, I had stretch marks that I wanted desperately to get rid of. Although I know that you can’t get rid of stretch marks, I always hold out hope. I had heard that Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula could possibly help lesson stretch marks, so I gave …

Lotion can be very important in the healing process of a new tattoo, and a bottle of “Tattoo Goo: Aftercare Lotion” was included in the free aftercare kit when I got my first tattoo. Of course, I tried it out! It works wonderfully for what it sets out to …

I was first introduced to LaCrosse brand antiperspirant roll on when my mom brought some home from a hospital stay. It came in a discreet, plain white roller bottle with aqua print that read “effective but gentle protection.” She had several so she gave one to me, and …

I tend to get joint stiffness from time to time due to my autoimmune disease that causes inflammation within my body. One of the supplements I take daily to help prevent and relieve joint stiffness naturally is the Spring Valley Glucosamine Chondroitin Orange Cream Flavor Dietary Supplement. I have …

I take fish oil on a regular basis for lowering cholesterol and general health issues. I was a little skeptical about using a store brand, but because the price was really good, I decided to try the Rite Aid brand. They offer 175 softgels of 1,000 mg each, and it …

This is a retro bar of soap. The packaging and everything else about the product will remind you of the seventies. “Skin Trip” pretty much says it all. For this, it gets major points for being fun—“ and for still being around after all this time.
It …

I have never heard of this oral care protection which is toothpaste that is herbal. My husband has been using it for months and when I came back, I checked our stock cabinet and I saw this wonderful toothpaste by Dabur which is Meswak Incredible Oral Care Toothpaste.
I started …

My favorite oral mouth rinse to use is usually Listerine, but I have been on a tight budget and decided to try the Equate Antiseptic Mouth Rinse from Walmart in the original flavor. The bottle I got was a liter and a half bottle, which cost me around four …

If you wear contacts, you have probably heard of Baush & Lomb Renu contact solution. It is a no rub solution that disinfects. It cleans the contacts and removes the daily protien.
You can use it to store your contacts overnight or you can use it as a rinse. However …

When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …

I always like and believe in a complete oral routine care. This to me means brushing my teeth regularly, properly flossing and lastly, using a good and pleasant mouthwash. I have tried enough brands of mouthwash in the past from the antiseptic tasting ones to the mildest ones. …

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 …

Sore throat is the worst kind of feeling you can ever get, it itches as badly as it can but the problem is how we scratch off the itch deep inside the throat. We know how bad an itchy skin can get, nothing can relief it unless and until …

I have seen the Dentiste’ Plus White Nighttime Herbapeutic Toothpaste a lot of times at the drugstores but never really paid much attention to it as I was quite satisfied with my Colgate Total toothpaste. Moreover the design of the packaging for the Dentiste’ Plus Toothpaste was not …

This past summer there were some days when I really felt that the sun was burning me and having read so many magazine articles about the dangers of being burnt and the direct link to skin cancer, I decided to copy the Australian cricketers and try a …

During a recent visit to my friend’s place- I happened to witness an interesting product. When I landed at her place I saw that she was rolling something under her feet. On enquiring about the product she explained that it was actually called Thera band foot roller and was …

I decided to try this product after a friend had raved about how it tamed her frizzy hair. I had used some of the other products in the line, with mixed results. The back portion of my hair is frizzy and damaged, and I know that macadamia oil is very …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

I take a nightly hot bath soak as part of my treatment for fibromyalgia. It helps to calm my nerves and muscles, and relieves night time cramps in my feet and legs. I have found this ritual to be a more effective treatment than anything the doctors have ever given …

I had hoped that my kids would never know the discomfort associated with Poison Oak or Poison Ivy. But, sadly, they weren’t saved from that kind of experience simply by my wishing it. I remember when I was a child and got Poison Ivy and it was one of …

I love the fragrance and taste of black currants. I was first introduced to it when I tried a black currant iced tea in a Jason’s Deli in Texas. It was love at first taste. Then I found a currant fragranced house spray made by Trapp, and I was …

When I purchased the DivaCup a few years ago, I decided I would also purchase a bottle of DivaWash. It only made sense to purchase a product that claims to be formulated to protect the integrity of the silicone material in the cup or more specifically, designed for the …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

I am a little bit of a clean freak when it comes to personal hygiene. I normally keep some baby wipes under my sink cabinet for use in the bathroom. I simply like the way they make me feel more clean. When I was in Target …

I originally received this Pediacare product from the mother of a child that I frequently babysit when she is out of town. He has serious sinus issues, and gets colds very frequently, so his mom simply told me to keep the unit at my house just in case I ever …

For the longest time I have been adding a little jump roping to my workout routine, most of the time it only happened when I had a but of rope around and the inspiration hit. Up until a couple months ago I never really thought about the type of …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

I am pretty much legally considered “blind” with -2.75 prescription. My eyes are myopic which means I am nearsighted. I have a really hard time when I am not wearing contacts or glasses. I cannot wear glasses all the time so I bought this Freshlook Colorblends in Pure Hazel.
I …