Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

I love to use bath salts. The minerals they add to the water, like potassium and magnesium among others, replenishes my skin, muscles and nerves and helps to calm the sleep- disturbing and painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use bath salts in the summer instead of heavier oily …

I take a nightly hot bath to assist in treating the painful muscle spasms and nerve pain associated with fibromyalgia. Over the last several years, I have found this therapy to be more useful than anything doctors have ever recommended to me or given me. I thank a lot …

I decided that I wanted to fragrance a body wash with green tea to give as gifts and for my own personal use. I already had a couple of different fragrance oils that would do the trick, and as I mixed them into a clear soap base with some light …

It happens to all of us, every single parent will be faced with lice eventually. Those who have know this can be a huge interruption to your daily life. You child can not go to school or may be sent home and de lousing your house and your child’s …

This cracked heel repair stick is from my new favorite line of foot pampering equipment—“ by Earth Therapeutics. Although they sell kits with several matching products designed to work together, I purchased this separately. I already had the foot spray, which also has tea tree oil and mint, and …

I have suffered with insomnia and sleep problems most of my life. Sometimes this problem is mild enough that it can be helped with natural measures, and other times I need stronger medication to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. I prefer …

I have been dealing with dandruff for about two years straight. I’ve used all kinds of different shampoos that are supposed to eliminate dandruff. Of everything, nothing worked. One day I found Selsun Blue Naturals in CVS. I had never used Selsun Blue before, but heard a lot of …

I have used many of he Burt’s Bees products and generally love the brand. Since I have turned forty, I’ve been looking at products to reverse signs of aging and help with fine lines, wrinkles and general moisturization issues. I have combination skin that is oily in the summer, but …

I have diabetes, and often those of us with the illness have to battle yeast infections as a symptom. When I was going through a period where it seemed like every time I would get one yeast infection cleared up, another would start, I finally turned to natural methods to …

A friend sells it to me for a not so affordable price of PHP 300. She said that the vitamin is worth of use and paying the price of PHP 300 is a gift. I asked her, what would I get with this vitamin? she answered, many. Therefore, I …

Although I have owned this product for several months, I had never worked out to until a few days ago when I was looking for a routine than would deliver a bigger impact than the one that I was currently using. My fitness goal to myself is to …

With all the fear about the H1N1 flu, as well as just normal viruses and bugs, I felt that I should purchase some supplement to try to boost my immune system. While I am normally a very healthy person, I usually do catch one bad flu each year, and …

Chromium picolinate is a trace mineral believed to be very important in regulating metabolism. For many years, it has been recommended to diabetics, as it helps to maintain good glucose control. I am diabetic and have been taking it for quite awhile.
Recently I switched brands. …

When I saw that Pantene had a shampoo to make hair extra straight, I wanted to try it. I have liked Pantene shampoos in the past, so I expected good quality from them. I have frizzy, damaged and naturally curly hair. I like to use a flat iron on …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

I have been taking fish oil, garlic, and fiber to control cholesterol for some time now, and it is working. When I heard that hemp oil also had the Omega 3,6, and 9 acids that were essential, I became interested. I also happened to hear that the oil is good …

I received this toner as a hand-me-down from someone who did not care for the lack of scent. She had hoped for a fresh lemony scent and instead complained that the product hardly smelled at all. Most people complain if something smells too strong, but my dear friend wanted …

I hate bugs. Seriously. It’s truly a problem for me. And mosquitos just flat out love me. The spring season has barely started here in Michigan, and I’ve already had to make my run to the drug store for a bug spray. We live across the street from a …

Although it’s certainly justifiable to call this drink mix a “multivitamin that isn’t a vitamin” since it does contain vitamins like vitamin B and C, it doesn’t actually offer as many vitamins, minerals and nutrients that a lot of multivitamins in pill form do. That means that this drink …

Even if you are not familiar with health medicine,a multivitamin complex is a must have for everyone.It contains all the needed vitamins needed to maintain a firm tone on your body and fight physical and mental exhaust.It completes your daily meals with over 30 vitamins and minerals.Centrum A to …

I have a friend who is a fellow diabetic, who has become obsessed with stevia. He wants me to use it exclusively, because it is healthy and natural. Generally, I am all for healthy and I love natural products—“ but I do have taste buds, and they are not …

A friend of mine has lost about fifty pounds so far using these drops and the diet and workbook that goes along with them. Since they are relatively inexpensive, she offered to let me try the drops and diet to see if it would help me to break this …

When I discovered that I was grinding my teeth in the middle of the night, I knew that I had to do something to stop it. I wasn’t sure what, but I asked the next time that I went to the dentist. The dentist told me that I had …

I found a great home remedy that really works in lightening up age spots. I came across this idea in the Prevention Home Remedies book and thought I would give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised with the results.
All you need to do is slice a …

My husband and I used to go to the gym but when we build our new house we found it quite practical to make a room for one mini gym. Well that has been a good decision. This has saved us some money as we don’t pay for a …

I’m not big on mouth wash but lately I have been using it. I didn’t really know which kind I wanted, so I just used the kind that was in my boyfriend’s bathroom. The kind he had in there was Scope Original Mint Mouth Wash. It has really had …

I am officially over forty now, and I am looking for skin products that can help with the effects of aging. I was needing a small bottle of lotion for my purse, so that I could use it during the day on a trip where I was going to be …

Experiencing diarrhea is not easy especially if it is accompanied by stomach ache. I have experience this before and no Loperamide will be enough. I have used Lomotil, Diatabs and other tablets but they are not enough to make me feel better. I was almost nauseating and feeling weak …

Even as an adult, I have always struggled with acne. I only experienced a few minor outbreaks when I was a teenager (mostly due to the fact that my skin is somewhat dry), but now as an adult I have noticed that suffering from acne for me has …

OK now for a vitamin that I would give a ten from every aspect that you want to look at it. It does not matter what angle you are taking this is the best B complex on the market and is a great pill because it is like 6 …

A few days back when I suddenly witnessed pain in my teeth specially when I tried drinking hot/ cold - I realized that my teeth had become sensitive once again. Though ‘teeth sensitivity’ was not a permanent problem , its mere occurrence would leave in deep pain. I …

I paid about $15 for a 2 ounce bottle of this product. To be honest, at the time that I ordered this product I was a bit skeptical about whether or not it would work. I have recently jump started my new health and wellness regimen and …

CVS pharmacy Probiotic Acidophilus
My uncle in the US bought me this particular acidophilus for my gut bacteria. I had terrible gas and constant constipation for a long time. People surrounding me complain that my breath stinks so bad. I was so embarrased, but learned everything the hard way. …

This has got to be a product sent from the Gods, that’s how great it works for me! At first I had no idea what this product was about, or what it’s purpose was until I actually went to check it out. I’ve seen a lot of raves and …

I have been using the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey protein powder as my primary protein powder since I started lifting weights in the gym 2 years ago. I’ll review the mixability, taste, profile and consistancy.
Mixability: 10
As I said, I have used this product for 2 years, I have never …

I have fibromyalgia and have suffered from leg cramps (and foot cramps, and hip cramps) for many years. People who care about me are always looking for things that might help. One friend of mine shares a love of fragranced products and natural remedies.
She bought me this …

I have a sensitive mouth, and most mint flavored toothpastes irritate and burn my tongue and gums. Because of this, I normally use either kid’s toothpastes, with their typical fruit or bubble gum flavors, or natural products that have milder flavors also.
One of my favorite all time …

Where would I be without my beloved Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements in the naturally and artificially assorted fruit flavors.
As soon as I get a bout of “agita” (Italian slang for upset stomach), I reach for my Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements to put out the …

I ordered this little tool to take with me on a recent trip. I really wanted a flat iron just to do “touch up” work that wouldn’t take up much room. This was perfect for what I needed it for. It is tiny! I can easily fit it into …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used a great variety of muscle rubs and various forms of topical pain relief. Most fall into the category of counter-irritant. These are products with menthol based action that basically distract the nerves from causing pain by making them respond to a new sensation, …

A favorite place for me to treat myself is Bath and Body Works. I normally go there when they have their bi-annual clearance sales, but I happen to be in the neighborhood and went in the other day to see what was new. For fellow Bath and Body Work …

I want to feel comfortable always during my monthly period. And when it comes to sanitary napkin I want it cotton sheet and with wings. I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins and some made me uneasy and I also experienced rashes and it irritates my skin.
Finally, when …

When visiting an elderly friend’s house, I laughed when I saw what she had done with her old slivers of bar soap. She had tied them up into a sock, and had the sock tied onto a bar inside her shower. We all hate to waste those little …

I have severe asthma to the point I usually take my inhaler once a day, but I am sure I would be taking it more often if I did not add in the Carlson Fish Oil Supplements to my daily diet. These fish oil supplements contain omega fatty acids …

Ever since learning that aluminum containing deodorants can increase your cancer risk, I have been trying to find that perfect alternative natural deodorant that actually works. Along the way I have tried some interesting products. One of these is the “Pit Powder” made by Muddy H2O. It is …

After having my braces removed in the eighth grade, I had a few discolored spots on my teeth. My parents allowed me to have my teeth whitened to try and lighten the spots. At the time, I went to the dentist and was custom fitted with a tray that …

About two years ago, I was severely overweight. 225 pounds to be exact. I felt my life going nowhere and I was depressed all of the time. Nothing fit me and I was so ashamed of my body.
Every time I went to stores, I felt like …

The Anytime Fitness in Devens Massachusetts was located in a very safe part of town and there was plenty of parking but the lot wasn’t well lit at night and this sucked at times but parking was never an issue at this location. This particular Anytime Fitness location was very …

In the summer, my skin is oily and wearing heavy sun block does not help matters. I often use bar soaps in the shower in the hotter months, and I like to have at least one that has some exfoliating ingredients. I had read good things about Archipelago …