I’m kind of a big baby when it comes to getting sick, especially where congestion is concerned. I was sick not too long ago and it was all in my head and my nose was running like a leaky faucet for days on end. After the very first day …

I like to use various products in my bath to help relax me, soothe my muscles and help me get to sleep better. In the summer, I like lighter products like bath salts and milk soaks. Aura Cacia is a brand I have come to trust for their quality …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

My favorite facial cleansing brush was of no use now and so I immediately required a new one. I was on a look out for a replacement, until I happened to see Pretika Sonic Dermbrasion Facial brush. On reading some of its important features, I was so impressed with …

I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …

Okay, for those of you who haven’t heard about the powers of Vitamin C and how important it is to maintain proper immunity of the body, crawl out of the rock that you’re living under and pay attention. Vitamin C is perhaps the most important vitamin in a range of …

Delaware does have several social work agencies that will distribute free contraceptives for teenagers through the age of eighteen. Not only are condoms given out free at such facilities, but so too are birth control pills and pap exams. Information will also be granted to girls who …

In the world of organic and natural bubble baths, this one is a shining star. I have purchased several varieties of Deep Steep, and I was actually surprised to find that I liked the tangerine and melon scent most of all. I am not normally a big fan of melon …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …

I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …

When I was kid, I remember people actually going up to me and saying, man, you have some REALLY white teeth! Of course I didn’t think anything of it as I thought everyone had the same kind of teeth when you were young. I never even drank hardly any milk …

A friend who knows I love eucalyptus scents bought me a bar of this wonderful soap as a present. Although I am guilty of using mostly chemical/detergent mainstream bars most of the time, I do love natural soap when I can find it and I was delighted to get this …

The price is a bit pricey but the Lancôme Aqua Fusion is one of my favorite moisturizer. This cost around $30 for less than 2 oz and comes in a little pump bottle. The packaging reminds me of the sea for some and looks really nice. I use …

Normally I use white noise or soft music and nature sounds to help me sleep every night. This works pretty well unless there is something specifically noisy going on, like having a loud snorer visit the house overnight, or the neighbors deciding to have a party. That kind of …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat muscular symptoms related to fibromyagia, which I have had since my late teens. It relieves the pain and cramping better than any other therapy I have tried. In the winter I like to use moisturizing products such as oils and bath bombs …

As we grow older our mental capacity to memorize or to remember really depreciates a lot especially when it runs to your genes to have Alzheimer’s or Dementia. My father’s relative runs in their genes to have Dementia. I have seen the traits to …

Sitting on a chair in home or office for extended period of time always made me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. Most of time I was left with a severe pain especially on my lower back which if left uncared would make me confine tot the best for the next …

A few months back , when I happened to visit my sisters place - something terrible happened. As I was hurrying down the stairs of her house, I just happened to loose my balance and just rolled down the stairs and sprained my ankle terribly. The fall just shocked …

This is a great product that I used when babysitting a neighbor’s young child. He is an active little boy and always manages to get lots of minor cuts and scrapes when playing outside. Of course playing around in the dirt all day means that when he gets a small …

I bought Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Swivel Stick because I often bought a cocoa butter stick of another brand, that I really liked, but it was not availble at the store I went to. So, Palmer’s was what I chose and I felt I couldn’t …

I’ve never been to a spa a day in my life, save for getting a massage on occasion. I’ve never had a manicure or a pedicure, because the thought of having someone else touch my sensitive feet is just a little too much for me to handle. But, that …

After coming back from my trip to Romania, i have developed a skin problem, called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin problem, that causes an acne-like problem, but the truth is, it’s not an acne. It’s a skin irritation. The skin becomes sensitive and develops redness. I can’t be too …

Since I am in college I already had an error of refraction which is being nearsightedness or seeing only clearly when focusing to a near object. My opthalmologist told me to wear corrective lenses for me to see far objects. Every year my error …

After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …

I have a problem with my feet cramping terribly due to fibromyalgia. The problem is at its worst in the winter when my feet get cold. I have had days when it is hard to even walk across a room without getting cramps in both feet that feel like you …

For the past few weeks I was suffering from this terrible puss formation on my face, I used various face wash and acne creams to cure it but the problem was some thing internal as the acne just didn’t get cured , I consulted a local physician who told …

I choose this hospital when I had to deliver my second child. Actually in the beginning, it was not about the hospital that I choose but it was about the gynecologist that I choose for my pregnancy check up.
He works in some hospital and this YPK Hospital in …

In my quest to find alternatives to the mass produced and highly minty products that dominate the mainstream oral care shelves, I have tried some very interesting natural products, including tooth powders. This product is a sort of powder-like substance, that contains peelu fibers. These are made from vegetable fiber, …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

When I was having some allergy symptoms, I sent my partner to the store to pick up some allergy relief. I asked for Benadryl, and some kind of natural supplement or remedy for allergies. (I wanted to cover all the bases because I had a meeting to cater soon and …

I had the dental root canal treatment for my teeth when I was on vaccation in India.One of my molar teeth which had a defilling problem ended up in root canal treatment.The procedure was really painful though local anethesia was given in my 2nd visit.The procedure …

The Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush is the best toothbrush I have ever used. I was lucky enough to get one for free. After the first day of using it, I had plaque coming off of my teeth that I didn’t know was there. That impressed me right …

Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …

I love the Plantlife line of cold processed soaps. They are all very gentle to the skin, lather great, and make for solid bars that last a long time. The scents are all very unique, but none are overpowering. This mountain pine scented soap uses natural essential oils for …

I try to keep my oral care standards as high as possible. Having diabetes, I need to avoid any avoidable health risk—“ and having tooth and gum disease is a huge risk for diabetics, who are already at risk for heart disease. Recent studies have linked gum disease to …

It is so hard to work with blocked nose, though tiny it makes life hell and working around is almost impossible. I find it so problematic doing anything with a blocked nose but I have to go to work as I am mere accountant in my office …

I bought the Neti Pot to help improve my breathing. I work in a dusty environment and have developed chronic sinusitis. I have seen three different doctors about it, I tried various nasal sprays, both over the counter and prescription. I also had surgery. …

Ok, here is one of those products that you see on the shelf and you think… seriously???
After a few blinks and a blank stare, I realized that I had actually read it right. It said Anti Monkey Butt powder. Monkey Butt. Seriously.
I think this was …

This product was designed for women get extra calcium in their diets so they can avoid osteoporosis later in their lives. The “Soft Chews” are actually very pleasant to take, the texture of the chew, is that of a soft caramel from a box of candy. The …

When I have a cold or flu in the winter, I like to use an inhalant vapor product in my vaporizer, to help soothe a cough and congestion, and make my sinuses feel better. There is just something nice and soothing about menthol to make your stuffy head feel clearer …

Sometimes I do foolish things. I am an intelligent person who can read labels, but occasionally I just don’t think. When I was telling a friend of my mother’s about my weight loss efforts and products I had tried which didn’t really work, we got onto the subject of …

The Bally 350 Scanning Pedometer is a really great tool to help you keep on track with you fitness program. Especially if you are like me and you like to use walking as your main physical activity. I love to walk and I think it can be helpful in …

I found out, about three years ago, that I was borderline diabetic. I went into the doctor because I was feeling so tired all the time. I’d tried a variety of herbal supplements and multi-vitamins and most of them didn’t work and the others only worked for a period …

I know that a lot of people all around the world have tried plenty of vitamins, but in my opinion there is one vitamin in particular in the market right now that has been around ever since the day that I was born, and that is the Flintstone Vitamins. …

Water, and nitrogen. It doesn’t sound like it would be amazing, but according to the French Academy of Medicine, it has amazing properties for the skin. This mineral water spray comes from France. It has minerals that you might find in a mineral soak, which I do believe …

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 …

Keeping my skin clean and dirt free has been an important routine in my daily life. Since using the same product for extended periods of time, often makes my skin cleansing routine quite boring and uninteresting, I always try and use a different skin cleansing product each time …