I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

When I developed visual disturbances and strange frequent morning headaches, I was put through a battery of tests—“ just to find that I was probably suffering an atypical type of migraine.
The doctors gave me a prescription for Imitrex, which was was not able to tolerate, and it was …

I recognize the value of proper nutrition and good health. In fact, I never get tired of finding means and alternatives to provide everyone in my family the right nutrition and supplements to sustain their good health development.
When my kids were …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

I had some issues a few years ago with gum disease. Through diligence and with a dentists help, I got them straightened out. Now, I get very worried if I see any signs of inflammation in my gums as I really don’t want to go through all that again. …

Now that the rains have begun, I worry about the numerous mosquitoes that abound around the house. When we were still living in West Africa, this has become a paranoia for me. The continent was so disadvantaged in terms of medical facilities and healthcare that I would panic everytime …

I have a friend who insists that I try every natural product on the market. It gets a bit overwhelming, as sometimes she wants me on something new while I am still trying the last “experiment” and I cannot tell which is effective or not!
This Royal Jelly was …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …

First of all the one reason why Itried these out was because my sister said she was using them and her teeth were very white. They are a bit expensive first of all. I’m not used to spending that type of money on things like when I can just …

I remember that this supplement was popular for a time, and then I think it was taken off the market for some time. I take a prescription drug to help me sleep, but because of the side effects of it, I have often wanted to stop taking it. I have …

There are few things in life that I will go without, and one of them is my Super C vitamin powder. I first learned of the greatness of vitamin C and all its excellent uses from a doctor that had been practicing medicine for fifty years. Of course by the …

There came a time when I noticed some strange irregularities showing in the quality of my skin. My skin terribly felt rough and dry. What’s more embarrassing were the list of skin problems I was facing then, occasional acne flare ups, an itchy scalp and very weird …

I have a very large collection of wrist bracers and ankle bracers that span back many years from various problems and conditions. About seven years ago, I used to have a job that was nothing but typing. I would spend eight to ten hours a day typing addresses on …

I keep some aloe vera gel on hand for sunburn and other first aid uses. It is amazing for kitchen burns as well as sunburn, and the cooled gel can soothe a tired face and perk up tired feet as well. It can be used as a toner, or acne …

I had my son 3 years ago and my prepregnancy weight was around 130lbs. Weighing in at 159lbs when I was 9 months pregnant, I was determined to get the weight off after I had my son. About a month after giving birth, and vigorously working out I …

I received a sample of this product from a friend who worked for a warehouse. I have tried a few intimate washes, and although they were nice, I never saw the point in using one unless you had a specific reason to do so, like an allergy to regular cleansers, …

I like to use feminine wipes on occasion and always thought they worked better than regular toilet tissue. I feel that they give more of a clean feeling than just a wiped off feeling. I feel comforted when using most feminine wipes and thought it was time to buy …

The last time that I purchased a Neutrogena product, it didn’t do anything to and for my skin, and I was really disappointed. So this time around when I purchased this product, I made sure that I knew the specifications of the product, and I made sure it had …

I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

I have always loved Burt’s Bees products. Since I have a sensitive mouth and gums, and sometimes mint flavored oral products cause irritation and soreness with me, I have become a connoisseur of kids’ toothpastes. They are usually not mint flavored, and are very gentle, so I can use …

I have always been fascinated by hair and skin care products available in the market because I strongly believe that using the right kind of product on skin and hair promises great results and also keeps it looking gorgeous and beautiful. For this reason, I always never resist …

I have a problem with nose dryness and crustiness in the winter months. The heating in our home causes the air to become very dry and I often wake with a very uncomfortable nose, sometimes even a bleeding one. When falling alseep at night, I find it particularly irritating when …

I think that every woman wants the best protection when it is that time of the month. I am sure I am not the only person that likes to pick her maxis wisely. Though I have a few favorites that I like to use, I am willing to …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

When I was pregnant with my last child, I wanted to make sure I gave birth to a very healthy baby. Though my doctor did not seem to worry much about me taking prenatal vitamins, I requested some samples. He gave me three different vitamins, which all made me …

I am diabetic and take four insulin shots daily. My pharmacy recommended the Comfort insulin syringes. Initially, you might think that all syringes are the same. I’ve used a lot of different brands throughout the years. The type of syringe that you have for injections can make a huge …

10-Minute Solution Pilates is a series of exercise videos which teach and illustrate how to do Pilates in ten minutes flat. This is one of the first Pilates videos I ever bought, and I was glad I did. The box set has five videos, each teaching how to do Pilates …

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 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 …

The doctors told me I needed more calcium in my diet, but a lot of calcium supplements seem to upset my stomach and were hard to swallow because of them being to large in size. However, I recently found the Nutrition Now Calcium Adult Gummy Vitamins and have taken …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

There are scents I like on both the Signature Collections and the Classics Collection lines at Bath & Body Works, but one of my favorites for fall, I just happened upon because of a really nice friend who gifted me a basket of various scented Bath & Body Works …

When I saw the cool green color of this wash, I had to pick it up and see what it was about. I have only used a few of the Dial body washes, and they were pretty good. This one claims to be an oil moisturizer formula, which is clear …

I like to use an unscented oil sometimes to make my own massage oil blends by adding my choice of essential oils to the mix.
Since recently having some good experience with the Out of Africa brand, which produces exceptional shea butter products and one of the best lip …

I tried using different brands of toothbrush. I don’t have a personal favorite. The only things I consider before buying a toothbrush is the quality of the bristles, the brand name and its availability in the market. I always want to try new things when it comes to my …

For as long as I have been running, which is over twenty years, I have heard from everyone from fellow runners to doctors to strangers’ testimonials that glucosamine sulfate is a wonder supplement for reducing joint pain. I have suffered from joint pain, and as with all my various …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …

I like to use various creams and lotions to make my skin super soft and youthful feeling, and on my hands, which get really dry from the constant washing of dishes, I like to use L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, It comes in a 5.2 ounce tube but …

Many People think that Virgin Coconut Oil is miraculous because of the number of its healing abilities. My sister has a cyst and she herself is taking the one which is banana-flavored. Since I oftentimes experience dysmenorrheal, I decided to try virgin coconut oil. I purchased ABS Herb’s Virgin …

I have always thought of cold cream as being something my grandmother’s generation used. I didn’t know much about it, except that it was heavy and greasy, and as a teen I would not have dared put it on my oily face.
In recent years, I have had …

I take a nightly bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and also to give my skin a moisturizing treatment when it is feeling dry. In the summer I often use lighter products, but one of my favorite products to use in the winter is the wonderfully rich bath bomb. I have …

This eye-catching humidifier features one of most precious purchases I made before the beginning of previous winter. It not only works as promised, but also acts indeed extremely comforting to cold symptoms, cracked lips and skin, dried to itchiness. My mother in law has the asthma and my daughter …

There are 6 types of Marlboro cigarettes. They are the following: Reds, Mediums, Lights, Ultra Light, Menthol and Smooth. They also come in hard pack or soft pack, and in different colors which correspond to its kind. The packaging contains health warning messages in an effort to promote smoking …

I’ve always had a problem finding a nice whitening toothpaste that:
1. Wouldn’t make my teeth sensitive
2. Would be cruelty-free
3. Would actually work
Finding a toothpaste that would follow this criteria was really hard, because it would be either non-cruelty-free or simply wouldn’t have any effect on my teeth. I tried …

I have very fair skin, and there is also some evidence in my medical history that suggests I may possible have a mild case of lupus. For these reasons, and the fact that skin cancer just doesn’t appeal to me at all, I use strong sun block products when I …

I am a brain cancer patient and I must admit that Percocet is a miracle drug. After undergoing chemotherapy I was place on Percocet at a level of ten mg 4 times a day and it did wonders for my pain, it virtually made all of my pain disappear. …

A long time ago I used to suffer from a teeth gap which was noticeable even when you look from afar. It was actually between my two front teeth on the lower side, and I did not even know why I got it. Maybe it just developed over the years. …

On my last birthday when husband my suddenly proposed the idea of going in for a long drive to a near by resort- I was rather surprised. Though I just loved the idea of long drive with my husband( since it had been a long time since we last …

I was somewhat disappointed with Walgreens brand of cough drops. I tried the ones that were eucalyptus flavored, but the admittedly refreshing flavoring is really irrelevant since the effectiveness of the cough drops was limited. These cough drops are designed to ease the pain of a sore throat, reduce …

I found out about this great little hair accessory from a friend who was wearing one. She has long hair like me, and likes to wear it up for our hot summers.
She told me it the best pin she had ever used—“ so I bought one. I had to …