I have always liked liquid castile soap, but it is a bit expensive. I noticed when I was putting in an order for some melt and pour soap bases at Brambleberry that they have a castile soap paste available. You melt it into water, and you have the castile …

My body was under many physical and mental stresses due to personal circumstances in my life and my illness. One of the supplements I started taking six months ago to help cope with my stresses better and to reduce the amount of physical stress on my body was the …

About six months ago, I switched to all natural skin care products, and this was the first and only all-natural body soap I tried, because I liked it so much I didn’t even want to try anything else. This all-natural soap product contains only four ingredients: coconut soap, water, …

I am one of those persons who find it rather difficult to sit for long hours rather comfortably. The fact that I suffer from a aching back, coupled with the pain in my neck and shoulders- makes it just impossible for me to sit in one position for a …

During this rainy season, we (Indonesians) are told to consume lots of vit C, with high dose. Because this is the potential time for disease to spread (cough, influenza, cold), especially during transition time (between dry and wet season).Being a good citizen, i went follow the Minister of Health’s …

When I started having heart palpitations a few years ago, I was terrified, because the doctor could not tell me what was causing them. I found out on my own that a diet too low in magnesium could cause these symptoms, and that many people had found relief in taking …

One of my favorite Christmas presents one year was a bottle of Victoria’s Secret Strawberries and Champagne lotion. I love their line of bath products, but I rarely go into the store. This is for a complicated reason. I am overweight and feel intimidated by all the tiny lingerie! I …

In my family everyone has problems with blood pressure and that’s really dangerous specially during these hot days when the pressure is jumping upside down all the time and we don’t know if we feel dizzy because our blood pressure is too high, too low or if that doesn’t …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

I went to a relaxation workshop that was recommended by a physical therapist, to help with managing stress levels that affected my fibromyalgia symptoms. There were about twenty of us in the group. During one of the relaxation exercises, our instructor handed out these little adhesive dots that …

I saw this tooth whitening agent in Wal-Mart and decided to buy it because it contained curing light in it, which a dentist uses , so thought it to be more effective then any other whitening agent. This kit was of $40 but was much …

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 …

I almost feel guilty for waiting so long to try this product. I use mineral bath very frequently in my nightly hot bath. I use bath therapy to help treat the muscle pain, trigger points and cramps that are from fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. …

I have diabetes, and one of the ways I have been able to get away with very limited reliance on prescription medication even after having the illness for ten years is to use natural products to help boost my glucose metabolism. There are a few in my arsenal, but I …

Ever since I am a teen, I have been really loyal to Lactacyd Feminine Wash. It does not just offer thorough cleaning in the vaginal area but it also makes me feel refreshed and so much more comfortable hours after application.
I have tried other brands before but Lactacyd …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

This is a great exercise bike for just about anyone. It fits in small spaces , so you can stick it anywhere you want. My step mom had one , and I used it whenever I went to visit her. I liked it so much that I went out …

I noticed my eyes have been very itchy the past few days. I thought I was going to get sore eyes but it turns out my eyes were just too dry. So I bought Eye- Mo in a drug store near my building. I bought the 7.5 milliliter bottle …

After my pregnancy I was lucky enough to lose my weight and get back to using my old pre pregnancy clothes but I seemed to have a problem getting my nicely flat waistline. At first I didn’t mind at all my spongy stomach until my husband made a …

I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …

I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …

As a smoker and a coffee addict my teeth can get stained quite quickly. Dull teeth can steal away deserved confidence. I know it does for me. My sister has sparkling white teeth and I just get so jealous sometimes. So I decided to research white strips. I …

I had an unfortunate experience with a very bad old office chair. The seat was worn and the cushioning in it was distorted and no longer distributed weight properly. After some long hours of trying to tolerate sitting in it and working, I finally developed a very sore tail bone. …

As a married woman, I always get nervous when my menstrual period is delayed. After my three kids, I am not just yet ready to have another baby. Instead of looking up the internet for the early signs of pregnancy, I use a pregnancy test kit in order to …

Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

I found my new Method 20/20 workout with Jennifer Kries in the most unlikely of places the other day. While I had gone out to pick up some paper products and toothpaste at a local Walgreens, I was unexpectedly and quite pleasantly surprised at the sight of …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

Mucinex has made a great product. Not only do they make medicine for chest congestion that is great but now they have come out with a product called Mucinex Nasal Spray Full Force and it works wonderfully!
I have tried …

I normally keep some facial cleansing wipes around when I am working on outdoor projects, or indoor projects that might involve me getting sweaty or dirty. I have oily skin in the summer, and if I get dirty and oily while working, I am sure to have pimples later unless …

I recently tried a few of the Philosophy shower gels and was pleased so I wanted to try some other scents. Although they are expensive, I love the way they have such rich fragrance. They lather beautifully and last a long time, and normally the scent stays on your …

I always loved to swim, but the problem was though I looked slim - my body shape was such that my arms always looked more on the heavier side( a hereditary factor I suppose). This factor always made me conscious whenever I wore my swimming costume. Although they …

This kit of eight different styling tools/accessories, and an instructional video was given to me for a Christmas present. Every one who knows me personally has probably heard me complain about my thinning hair, and the lady who bought me this kit was told that it worked best for thinner …

My first purchase of jojoba oil was from NOW foods brand, and while I did get some good use from it, I was not pleased with the way it smelled. There was a light, unpleasant hint of odor to it which was hard to describe. I was never sure if …

I have recently begun to start feeling sluggish again, after I decided to stop taking my vitamins. After my last bottle, I thought that I would be fine without them and I was wrong. Wanting to feel more healthy and energetic, I decided to go to a local drug …

Beauty Without Cruelty is a wonderful company that is very committed to making products that do not use animal ingredients, do not test on animals, and have high quality, natural formulas that are healhier for our skin and the earth. BWC does not even use ingredients that are associated with …

I am one of those lucky people who gets adult acne at forty. I don’t usually treat it with medications unless it gets particularly bad. This past month I did have a bad breakout but couldn’t really afford my usual cream, so I bought Walmart’s brand of acne treatment, …

I ended up with a bottle of this product when someone with good intentions bought it for me, thinking they would save me some time spent with a callous file.
It’s the Pretty Feet and Hands effect, all renewed by Dr. Scholl’s. When I wrote a review for Pretty Feet …

When I had tried some hemp powder promoted by a very famous television personality, I was very happy with the result. Hemp is a super food, and has tons of healthy protein (fifteen grams a serving for this product) and many other benefits to the general health. Since the other …

On my last trip to Bath and Body Works, I took advantage of their bi-annual clearance sale, and bought several new liquid hand soaps for my kitchen and bath.
One of them was the “Wild Honeysuckle” fragrance. Although I am generally not a fan of honeysuckle scents, …

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, …

I bought this coconut oil to use in a lotion bar. I wanted to make a bar for massage that I could take with me on trips. With a solid bar, you don’t have to worry about anything spilling out into your luggage, and I was planning on using this …

In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …

Irish Spring Deodorant Soap is a bath soap I have been using. It costs 60 pesos in local stores, and I think it is a reliable soap that helps get rid of the dirt and the grime you had on your body, and helps you feel refreshed again.
It …

I have been buying MeadJohnson infant formulas for close to eight months now and have been fairly satisfied with these products. I have purchased and fed my children with those of 2 stages Enfamil- for 0-6mths old and Enfrapro-for 6mths+. Within this 7-8 month period I have purchased …

If you have bad migraines, you probably understand the idea of paying ridiculous amounts of money for product that claim to get rid of them. I am here to help you avoid at least one of those.
I wasted nearly forty dollars on a one ounce spray bottle of various …

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’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

I have long been a fan of Tensor bandages and health products, so when I developed mild carpal tunnel syndrome, I purchased the Tensor Rigid Wrist Brace. This wrist brace is not like any other I have ever bought, and I only need to wear it for a few …

I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …

I get urinary tract infections more often than most. I used to get one at least once a year. This would usually lead to blood in my urine and plenty of visits to the emergency room. I can usually tell when I’m starting to get a UTI but always …