I am diabetic, which means I cannot indulge as often as I would like in sweet treats and desserts. At least not the regular kind—“ but we diabetics do benefit from the low-carb diet craze, as the sweet products made for low carb dieters are much safer for us to …

I first took the slim shots product because I had seen it on TV and the ad said that it was clinically proven to suppress your appetite and make you feel less hungry. I also asked around my circle of friends and found a few who had taken them …

Since I’m on a roll here talking about bug bites and such I figured another good stop on the products-I’ve-used train is with this Sting Eze Quick insect bite relief because where the bug repellents fail me, a good bite relief product usually makes me feel better. I can …

I enjoy my nightly hot bath, as both a way to relax and de-stress and a therapy for muscle symptoms due to fibromyalgia. When my skin is feeling dry, which can happen often in the winter or sometimes just from the constant exposure to hot water, I rely on bath …

When I visited a friend who had a small daughter, the little girl spent a good portion of her time in my lap, wanting me to read a story to her. She hugged me frequently. It was very sweet and normally I never regret such actions, but when her mother …

I inherited a tube of this conditioner from a brunette friend of mine, who said it did nothing but make her hair frizzy. She has dry hair, and needs a deep conditioner but was hoping this would add some shine and depth to the color and take the dullness away.
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As a fibromyalgia patient, I have used just about every muscle rub product out there. Many contain the same basic ingredients, and work because of their reliance on the counter-irritant effect that menthol and similar sensation-producing substances produce. They basically stimulate the sensory nerves in the skin so that your …

I am always ready when it comes to emergency kit at home. I see to it that every thing I need when it comes to treating wound is always available. The very important thing for me is using Hydrogen Peroxide. Hydrogen Peroxide cleanses the wound, when we had wounds …

I have always been a big fan of Secret deodorant/antiperspirants. I use them regularly, especially the sheer invisible solids. When I went through a fear phase, overly worried about the aluminum exposure from antiperspirant products, I tried quite a few natural and “mineral” alternatives, but never really found any …

Puritan’s Pride Omega-3 Fish Oil is a 1200 mg, soft gel that contains important nutrients for health such as Eicosapentaenic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are fatty acids that interact to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I take Omega-3 Fish Oil in …

After a severe bout of cold and cough, I witnesses an acute dryness on my skin. My skin almost looked so dull and dry that it almost made me look a like a patient out of the hospital. But the worst affected were my lips. The skin on my …

I have a combination skin that is subject to irritations due to allergies. Some times I can use products made for normal skin, and some fragrances bother me where others do not. I often play it safe by using the sensitive skin formulas that various companies offer.
Clean and …

I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …

Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

I paid about $12 including sales taxes for this product. At the time, I found the price to be expensive. However, the fact that I suffer from severe allergies made me second guess my initial doubts about purchasing these wipes. The main reason that I decided …

It’s very convenient to have an antiseptic mouthwash particularly at night time when I do a little bit of binge snacking. Rinsing with Listerine mouthwash keeps me feeling clean without having to do it as a chore like toothbrushing. Basically, this night time ritual ends my …

I am diabetic and I would far rather use natural remedies when possible than take drugs or insulin. Although I do take oral medications, I supplement them with as many natural cures as I can so I don’t have to take as much.
One fellow diabetic was talking …

Tooth sensitivity is almost experienced by everybody. When we drink cold beverage, we can feel that our molars react to it. When we eat ice cream, it causes a painful feeling when it slides off in our teeth. Cold water or anything similar to it can make this …

My mom is currently in this online shopping phase and I’m not surprised what kind of products she manages to source out from her preferred health and wellness oriented sites. I’ve never heard of sleepphones before, but the name itself already sounds explicable. I’ve been struggling with …

When I first tried Cellex-C thanks to a friend who gave me a bottle of the expensive serum, I was pretty impressed with how it worked. I had none of my usual adult acne problems when I was using it, and I noticed my skin felt tighter and looked very …

I often experienced an itchiness to my throat most especially when the weather is cold. I don’t want this to result sore throat that’s why I see to it that I have Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Dual antibacterial Lozenges. This is recommended by my Doctor because I often …

My husband’s left knee is often stiff and hard to bend, due to cartilage problems. Surgery removed the excess cartilage, but as the remaining structure of the knee gets easily inflammed, our doctor suggested we try Glucosamine supplements.
We tried a couple of different brands, and often they were quite …

A couple of years ago, my elderly mother suffered a fall in the kitchen, and broke her ankle very badly, requiring pins and many months of physical therapy to recover. The mobility issues from the break were compounded by the fact that she already had severe neuropathy and had …

Have you ever experienced getting a fever accompanied by clogged nose caused by colds? Well, I have and quite often too especially during the rainy season. Anyone who has gone through this knows how much of a hassle it can be. During times like this, I find that the …

Another day at the job. Climbing ladders, walking miles, carrying products to and from the store room. Hour after hour, customer after customer and finally it’s time to go home. Once home I sit down to relax for a few minutes. That’s all it takes and the pain sets …

I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …

I am always interested in new and unique natural products. Since I have tried several all natural throat lozenges, I have found them much more interesting and effective than the mainstream ones. When I saw this Sage and Aloe lozenge, I was intrigued. I did not have …

I’ve always loved the smell of menthol, camphor and eucalyptus vapors. My parents covered me in Vicks Vaporub when I had a cold, I’ve used it in vaporizers many times for colds, and sometimes I just like the cool feeling it gave your sinuses when you sniffed the jar.
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I had a problem awhile back with hair spray. It was making my head itch. I did not realize that it was actually a combination of hair spray with a particular conditioner I was using that was causing the problem, and it took me a long time to figure this …

I have found a natural throat lozenge that is everything I need it to be. Botano throat lozenges are gentle, non-menthol lozenges that you can take as often as you like for sore or dry throat. They are made from various homeopathic remedies and also use traditional Chinese medicinal …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …

I have been looking for an easier way to whiten my teeth. The white strips and kits are expensive and make my teeth sensitive, and it is awkward to use trays and pens. I don’t want to pay for a professional treatment, and the whitening toothpastes don’t seem to give …

If you have an ear wax buildup or just want to clean your ears out in a safe and gentle way then you should try this product. I’ve been using it for years and I absolutely love it. It comes in a small …

We got into a situation recently, where we needed one of our medications very badly and couldn’t wait, but our normal pharmacy was closed for some reason or another. We ended up going to another pharmacy that is a chain pharmacy because they were supposed to have a …

I actually bought the Lotrimin product for a reason that’s a little embarassing, but I’m willing to share it anyway. I like to work to work at times, since I only work less than 2 miles away from where I live, but I’m not exactly a thin individual and sometimes …

Living in central Texas I am no stranger to bugs or bug bites, and it seems like a never ending quest to find something to relief that horrible nagging itch. So this spring I decided to buy Cortaid spray to see if it would work better than those pasty …

After using the Reactine Regular Strength, I decided to switch to Reactine Extra Strength. The regular strength tablets didn’t get the job done so I decided to get this version. I get stuffy nose, watery eyes, and I sneeze whenever outdoors. I usually experience this around this time of …

I am a big fan of microwave heat packs. I have various kinds, for the back, shoulder wraps, hands and feet. I love them! I have fibromyalgia and they are a lifesaver for me.
When I lifted a heavy cat litter pail and aggravated an old elbow injury, …

I was in need of a new bike since the one I had for my whole childhood no longer worked. I headed to the store looking for a bike with a larger seat and one that was under my 200.00 budget. Color …

I purchased this scale since I previously had an old and cheap digital scale and wanted a newer, more accurate model. It also has some nice features that include body fat percentage based on age. It was also fairly inexpensive compared to the Weight Watchers sponsored scales that …

Since I only had a few minutes to work out this morning, I thought I’d pop in my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds 1 Mile Get up & Get Started Workout. Since discovering the series a few weeks ago, I’ve managed to pick up a …

I have been looking for a light and natural conditioner I can use just for rinsing out my hair on days when I don’t want to shampoo it. I don’t want any artificial ingredients, I just want it to add some body and refresh the hair. When I was checking …

I love a good exfoliating scrub to get the dead flaky winter skin off (or sometimes dead flaky summer skin) and this is one I have fallen in love with. I have used many different scrubs, often salt based, as I like the smooth feeling the salt gives. This …

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 …

When my daughter was about a month old, we had consulted by pediatrician on vitamins to take. She had recommended VitaZinc drops that have vitamins, Taurine, Lysine and Zinc. My pediatrician said that it was the only food supplement that has Zinc in it that is very good in …

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’ve been using this Redoxon Vitamin C Effervescent since long time ago. I don’t really remember how long it is. But I guess it’s almost ten years since I took my Redoxon Vitamin tablet.
I know that we can get vitamin C from the food that we eat every day. …

I bought a box of Crest White Strips because I was going to a wedding in a few weeks and I wanted to see if they would brighten my smile because I wanted my teeth to look a white as they could for the pictures. I purchased the …

Being brought up in a chinese culture family, I have always been exposed to some traditional chinese medicines/supplements/drinks. Usually, when people in my family feel unwell at their early symptoms of cold or cough, we will consume traditional medicine first before resorting to prescription medicines and finally seeking doctor’s …

When I began taking various vitamin and mineral supplements to try and improve my various health conditions like diabetes and fibromyalgia, I sought advice from various people who were more educated about natural treatments than I was. When several supplements were recommended and miracles were promised, and then I found …