I have several conditions that I deal with on a daily basis—“ diabetes, fibromyalgia, IBS and GERD. At least one of these, diabetes, is a risk for heart disease. When I read about low level inflammation as a possible cause of heart disease in diabetes, I became interested in supplements …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

I bought this from a local Walgreens store, it claims that you “get a radiant, sun kissed glow while moisturizing”. I got the one for medium skin tones which is me. It’s suppose to help you keep that summer glow all year round. It also said that within several …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

I am a person who is very influenced by fragrance. It can alter my emotional and mental state easily. When I saw this product on the shelf, marketed specifically for relaxing and reducing stress, I practically jumped on it. I have been a loyal fan of Bath and Body …

I have been using alcohol free mouthwashes, trying to find the ones that work best and do everything I need them to. When I tried the Spearmint variety of this Kiss My Face mouth rinse, I was pleased with the flavor and the strength, but found that it did not …

I decided to replace my back scrubber loofah with this braided pouf-like scrubber. There are some definite pros and cons with the item.
On the “pro” side, it is inexpensive. It does not mildew easily—“ it drains really well if you hang it, and since the width of it …

I have suffered from allergies for the last 20 years. Because of my allergies I have used almost every brand of facial tissue and toilet paper. Anyone with allergies knows the horror of using toilet paper but sometimes you are at someone’s house and all they …

Right now my husband and I are trying to conceive. I started taking Nature’s Bounty Prenatal Vitamins about three months ago with the expectation of getting pregnant soon. They are safe to take before, during and after pregnancy. I was nervous about taking prenatals as I …

After talking with a friend about how horrible my experience with waxing my legs had been, I was encouraged to try “sugar waxing” and this product was recommended to me. This is a totally different kind of wax, sugar based “honey” but basically works the same way. I was …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …

Because of the type of job that I currently have to walk around a lot and I do a lot of lifting, at the end of my work day I love using this because it loosens me up a lot. I came across this a few months ago …

I have extreme asthma attacks and my herbalist recommend me to use flax seed oil daily to help reduce the frequency of them occurring. Flax seed is known to help reduce inflammation in the body naturally because it contains natural fatty acids that reduce inflammation. The flax seed oil …

I have not often bought luxury tissues in the past as I am a bit of a skinflint with money and I just use lavatory paper to blow my nose, but lately I have had a bad cold and my poor nose has got quite sore from constantly blowing …

I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

With so many electric toothbrushes out there on the market I am still wondering why I purchased an £80 Philips Sonicare whilst I must state that is an awesome toothbrush a part of me is thinking “surely, there must be something out there which is cheaper but …

One of my fellow natural remedy loving friends recommended this cream to me when I was complaining about premenstrual symptoms. Since I turned forty, I have become more irritable about a week before my period, suffer from ridiculous amounts of bloating and edema, and end up with worse cramps …

All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …

For someone who is always on the go, a meal should find its way in a tight schedule. As we all know, food is equal to energy. But not all the food we eat go straight down into our stomach to undergo digestion, with the number of times we …

If you are new to Wai Lana workouts, you are really going to want to consider purchasing the Fusion Fitness Flex and Firm Kit. I just purchased one at TJ Maxx the other night and I can’t believe how great this set is!
First off …

Lactacyd feminine wash is an important part of my life already. I have been using it for years and years now and there is no way I am living without it.
Up until I was fifteen, I did not know the different parts of my body have different needs …

Vitality Mineral Complex with Calcium is another one of those supplements that you can not buy in the store. It is sold by Mellaluca who are on the cutting edge of vitamin technology. The technology they use in this compliment is called Property Fructose Compounding. Basically that means that …

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 …

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is a very good product if you have ever had any kind of burn. It is usually used for when you have a sun burn or if you need relief from the affects of the sun, but it can be used for many other …

I’ve been taking chromium for years to help control my diabetes and boost my metabolism. I have used various brands and types, and have gotten consistently good results with all. I decided to try this New Chapter chromium complex because it was very unique. This product not only …

This flavor of Emergen-C was too bland for my tastes. I like the more flavorful lemon-lime and tangerine flavors because I like rich drinks that taste great. Mild drinks I’m not so fond of, and this is a mild drink to be sure. I think I can taste some …

Crest Whitestrips have been around for several years, although they seem to continue to improve the formula, as well as increase the price of the product. When this product first came on to the market, the price was around $20 for a box of the whitening strips. …

I first used this moisturizing body wash while on vacation and staying in a hotel. I bought it because I thought it would be a treat compared to using regular bar soap. At first, it was okay because I was a bit sunburned, and it felt cool …

I realize it is a bit childish but I have always had somewhat of an issue with brushing my teeth due to the taste and texture of toothpaste. I doubt anyone is as specific about this as I am, but I do not like either gel nor paste a …

I love to use a nice body oil after I shower to re-moisturize my skin. I usually apply it wet, then towel dry, which leaves my skin very soft and nourished without leaving an oily or heavy feel.
This Zents body oil spray was a gift, and I love it. The …

Let me start off and say that this product is positively not for a person with sensitive teeth. I am a person with sensitive teeth, and boy did these strips hurt! I also felt a burning sensation in my gums that bothered me even more. The pain and the …

Frontal and orbital sinuses need to be cleared every once in a while, by devices other than a Kleenex. It is proven, and there are plenty of devices sold at drugstores to help clear out sinuses.
I was looking for a product such as this,and found Dr. Grosan …

I recently took Nature Made Vitamin E Soft Gels and I must say I liked the amount of vitamin E they had in them, but I didn’t like the soft gels they came in because I had a hard time swallowing them. I even got one stuck in the …

While I was visiting my brother in MS, I discovered the temperatures to be a little hotter than I had come prepared for. While I had brought plenty of deodorant, the outdoor activities were leaving me chafed from a heat rash, and it was pretty uncomfortable. I asked …

I have been dealing with a dandruff problem for many years and have not been able to solve it completely yet. I have tried many different products for it (but I can’tt say I tried medical stuff for it though) but couldn’t find a solution to my problem. Recently, …

I found a great deal online—“ Uncommon Scents pure glycerin soaps were on sale for 2.99. I ordered several for myself, and one was this Juicy Peach fragrance. I love handmade, natural vegetable soaps. These are well made and beautifully scented and I have loved every one that …

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 …

NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

I bought Crest Whitening Strips because I read that they can whiten the teeth. For a long time, I wanted to have whiter teeth without paying a lot of money. I can’t go to a dentist because of my schedule, so when I read about Crest, I decided to …

So I personally went to my local Walmart to purchase cranberry pills because I had a bladder infection and I wanted the cranberry pills to aid in my treatment of the symptoms of a bladder infection. I looked in the supplements section and found these pills by Spring Valley …

When I first saw the commercial for this lotion, I was instantly curious. I am a collector of sorts of different types of lotion that I don’t particularly need. It’s more of an addiction, actually. When I went in the store and saw the outrageous price of $9 and …

Sometime in my life, I was thinking I was anemic and in need of treatment. I could notice that I also look pale. My lips were not red and without lipstick I felt I looked like corpse. So I went to the doctor to be examined. He took my …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

I am a musician, and I became interested in trying memory and clarity enhancing supplements after hearing a fellow musician claim that his ability to compose was greatly helped by them. I believe he was taking a different brand than the ones I tried, but most of them had similar …

If you’ve ever had a massage then you know that they have many benefits when it comes to your health, such as releasing stress and soothing a sore and aching back. It’s not always easy to get to a masseuse though, whether it is because of the inconvenience …

I admit I bought the product because of the name. “Hold Me Forever” was very cute. I actually was looking for a new hairspray and this one was on an end stand at a special price. I’ve used Sunsilk’s shampoos and conditioners, and was happy with them, so …

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 discovered this product when a friend of mine told me about it. He is an athlete, and often has to deal with chafing and problems related to sweating. I didn’t admit it at the time of the conversation, but I have my own little chafing issue and wondered …

I’ve always been in a battle with my weight. Though I successfully lost 50 lbs a few years ago, it has been a see-saw battle since then, and though I know better, those lose-weight-quick-and-without-effort products seem more and more appealing, especially when you work and work to exercise and …