We bought Accu - Chek Advantage blood glucose meter a few weeks ago. It was to monitor the blood glucose frequently at home.
Machine: The machine is handy with large display and with facility to store multiple readings in memory.The readings are in mmol/L and not in mg/dl. This …

I don’t normally spend $8 on bottles of after-sun lotion, but I really made the exception for the Mission Skincare After-Sun Ultra-Soothing Revive Gel because it came to me through some very high recommendations from some friends of mine. I have very pale skin and I burn very …

Brussels is for me a treacherous city to walk. Let me qualify that, cities with cobblestones are not the easiest to walk on. This city has lots of streets with cobblestones and in addition, even normal streets are not the best to walk on as they are poorly maintained. …

Having irritable bowel syndrome means sometimes dealing with constipation as well as diarrhea. It is rare for me to have constipation with my illness, but it does happen, especially after prolonged flights or car trips. The last time I took an actual laxative was after a long car ride. I …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

I bought this body wash for my partner, who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to it. It produced some itching, although not any serious reactions. I felt it was safest to stop using it since it might get worse if continued. Not wanting it to go to waste, I …

I am diabetic, and have been taking alpha lipoic acid for several years. It is a powerful antioxidant, and it is has been shown to prevent painful nerve damage from diabetes and also to potentially be able to reverse mild cases. It also provides some help with controlling blood sugar, …

I hate to swallow pills, so when I find alternatives, I try them. I take a daily multivitamin, and those tend to be large pills. I have used gummy vitamins, and chewable orange flavored ones—“ even liquid supplements that you mix with a drink. When I saw these from …

When it comes to feminine hygiene, I want to used brand that has good quality. It is necessary to feel comfortable everyday most especially after menstruation period. I used Always dri-liners to make me feel comfortable everyday. After menstruation period there’s a minimal discharge that I am not comfortable …

I’m one of the unfortunate people who constatnly struggles with her weight. Even as a child I was a bit chubby, and when I had children of my own, and managed to put on sixty pounds with each of my two children, and only losing about twenty of those …

I have suffered from hemorrhoids for years, and in some cases, badly enough to require using a sitz bath. When I had a recent flare up, I was forced to use such a bath—“ but I also still had to perform the daily duties of life, which means no matter …

I haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

A liquid supplement I take on a daily bases to help keep my immune system strong and me free from illnesses is the Dr. Dunner Sambu Guard Syrup. The syrup comes in a six fluid ounce glass bottle, which I like because I don’t have to worry about the …

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. …

There was a time when I saw my stomach bulging. Due to a busy schedule, exercising was the least of my options and so I was a bit desperate. I wanted to take the extra weight off but I did not want to take pills and medicines. So when …

After trying numerous other sanitary pads in the market I truly believe that Kotex pads are the best. Kotex has been my favorite for many years now. Every now and then some other brand introduces something new I try them but always come back to Kotex because it …

I ordered these because I was having some problems with adult acne. Tea tree oil is one of my favorite ingredients—“ I love the smell and the antiseptic properties. Salicylic acid, which these also contain, is a medication used to treat acne which I have used in various products with …

I have actually been taking these fish oil capsules for more than 3 years now.
Not trying to exaggerate here, but everytime i take them, i feel smarter :D
I know fish oil has many benefits: regulating cholesterol in the body, reducing the risks of depression, and for sure, make you smarter …

I treat my painful fibromyalgia symptoms with a variety of methods that do not involve prescriptions or doctor visits. I found out long ago that the best medicine can be done at home. I take a nightly hot bath to relax my muscles and get me in the right frame …

As I work in Telford as my home office I joined the local gym there which is a fitness first. The gym is located up on one of the retail parks and is actually next door to MacDonald’s which I thought was a bit ironic. As a …

For awhile I had heard a friend talking about “coconut oil monoglycerides” and how they could help boost the immune system. I heard a lot of pretty out-there claims, that it could kill viruses and bacteria from inside the body without harming the natural flora, that it would prevent …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

When I decided I no longer wanted to use antiperspirants because they contain aluminum, I had trouble finding a deodorant I felt comfortable using. But finally, after what seemed like an eternity of searching the aluminium dominated women’s section of the supermarket deodorant aisle, I found Soft & Dri …

I remember when I saw this new toothbrush advertising on television, Colgate’s 360 Toothbrush with Cheek and Tongue Cleaner, I never thought I would buy one for myself because I do agree that dental hygiene is important but I already had my method for cleaning my tongue and gums.
Well …

A really nice natural body lotion I recently tried was Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Soothing Oat Essence. It was free from fragrance which was nice because fragrances usually bother my sensitive skin, and it seems to help moisturizing my irritated dry skin pretty well. However, …

Whenever I have colds, allergic rhinitis and stuffy nose, I usually take Nasathera Paracetamol + Phenylpropanolamine capsule.
I was first introduced to this medication about more than 4 years ago by a medical representative, and when I tried using it once for my nasal stuffiness, I was able to prove …

Until I tried out a couple of their lip balms, I was not very familiar with out of Africa products. When I bought another flavor of lip balm in a whim at the front checkout of a natural food store, I fell in love with the texture and the way …

I purchased Natural Fitness 55cm Professional Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball Fitness Ball last year online because it is being reviewed positively. So I ordered online using my credit card, and was charged $25 for it. After around 21 days, it was mailed to me. The product came in a box, containing …

Dengue disease is spreading this year and there are many victims and number of deaths that this is the cause. Somehow, mosquito repellant can be a big help although you cannot see visible how it effects. To protect myself, I still bought it and I like to give it …

I am diabetic. I have been dealing with the illness for about ten years now, and I have managed to handle the disease with a combination of diet and supplementation for most of that time. In the last couple of years I have had to take medication, but I still …

I got AfterBite for using in the cottage country. The name pretty much gives away the feature of this product. AfterBite is for when you get bitten by small pests such as mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas, and those sort of things. I paid $5.99 and got this at Canadian Tire. …

I love to use massage oils to help with fibromyalgia symptoms, and I have tried many—“ sometimes even invented my own. When I used another product that contained a lot of nut oils, I was pleased with the effects on my skin, so when I saw this one, I liked …

I like to use a liquid soap in the shower most of the time, because it is less drying to the skin, especially in winter, and it is also easier to clean the shower than when you use bar soap.
I came across this Ivory Wash in a discount …

My hairdresser has recommended a lot of different salon products over the years, and there is one that I waited many years to actually try. I regret this now, because it turned out to be one of the best.
Sebastian’s potion 9 has been around for as long as …

My kids have relatively good oral hygiene in that they brush at least twice daily. However, I wanted to get them a mouthwash that would help with cleansing, as well as improving the overall cleanliness of the inside of the mouth as my family is very prone to canker …

When I am in a spa mood one of my favorite natural spa kits to use is the Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Kit. It contains everything I need to help pamper myself from head to toe with all natural products that contain nourishing ingredients in it that help …

I recently went to Vision Masters for an eye exam because I do not have vision insurance and received coupons for this business in the mail that I thought would be very useful for me. When I called to make the appointment, I explained to the receptionist that …

I think the “Merry Hempsters” picked the perfect name for their company. Since I have used a few of their other products and liked them, I decided to try their lip balm. I am a bit of a lip balm addict, keeping several tubes near places where I tend to …

Most of us do have a hectic schedule and it is diffult for us to cope with this. But it is important that we should stay healthy and so we should take care of our body. Taking care of our body involves not just having and exercise and eating …

I am somewhat of a body wash fanatic. I like to try out as many of them as possible, not even to find one that I like but simply to experience the many textures and smells of them as well as to see whether or not they fulfill the …

I bought my Gold Bond Triple Action Medicated Foot Powder from Amazon but I have no idea where else you would get it from in the UK as I have never noticed it in a store. I paid about £5.00 for a 118ml tub of this powder which …

I have fibromyalgia pain that affects my lower back, and I have tried a great variety of pain creams, patches, and other products. When I read some reviews for this product, I thought it was a patch that actually provided heat, but it is not. The effective ingredients of …

When I was helping to care for an elderly friend, we had many long talks—“ about everything. One day she noticed I had a small scar on my arm that had darkened a bit. She told me to get the “Black and White” cream from her cabinet and use it …

I don’t typically keep antibacterial wipes in my house now that my kids are teenagers and quite old enough to take a bar of soap to their own hands, but I do actually still buy them for other reasons. I was heading out on a camping trip with some …

I had an issue with the screws falling out of my glasses where the arm is held on. I didn’t really want to have to go to the eyeglass store to get it repaired each time. I decided to purchase an eyeglass repair kit from CVS. It had a …

I have problems with my elbow that I’ve had to deal with for a few years now and my skin is sometimes too sensitive to use those pain relieving creams that can almost feel like its burning my skin. But I’ve tried using cold packs too and even if …

Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …

I don’t normally pay so much for such a small product, and I am not a regular user of solid lotions—“ but I made an exception for this product because it has so many of my top favorite ingredients! Beeswax, shea butter, avocado oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, …

I have become a fan of natural healing, and having fibromyalgia I have heard about arnica for ages. Some of the products I use in my nightly bath contain arnica, and it is often an ingredient in salves. When I saw that Heel made an arnica ointment, at first …