I take a nightly hot bath soak to treat fibrlomyalgia symptoms and to relax so I can sleep better.
This has been a ritual for me ever since I realized how much it helped the muscle pain and cramps I sometimes experience, especially at night. I use a variety of bath …

There are tons of different kinds of toothpaste that all claim to do the exact same thing: protect against tartar build-up, freshen your breath, prevent cavities, and whiten your teeth. I have tried a large chunk of different brands and honestly, they seem to all work just about the …

This is a shave gel that I’ve only found at the Dollar Tree. I thought that I’d give it a try because when I shave, a lot of times I’ll end up cutting myself here and there and have to wait around until the cuts stop bleeding so that …

I have never liked the feeling of water in my ears, and often when it gets in there, I can’t get it out, leading to temporary hearing loss and the frustration of “swimmer’s ear.” Since I bought a pool a few years ago, I decided it would be a good …

Count on Vicks to come out with a baby rub! I’ve grown up using vicks products, as my mother always had jars and jars of it around the house (at least two in every bathroom), and used it on my kids. But, I’ve never been particularly okay with the …

I bought this shampoo for two reasons. One, I like Chinese medicine. I love trying out the ancient herbal remedies, as strange as some of them are. The other reason was the sheer multitude of ingredients. It might have been a risky venture trying this many different things on …

I purchased this Tresemme product because it was a great price and I needed some general purpose shampoo for visitors that were coming for a month long stay at my home. I ended up using it myself as well because my regular shampoo had run out. …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …

When my husband and I joined a few friends in a trip to Niagara Falls, we all are talking about sharing huge room to rest. I was reluctant with this arrangement because I snore when I am sooo tired. Knowing there will be lots of activities and walking, I …

When I broke out in a rash from coming in contact with some mystery plant at a park get-together, I asked the pharmacist what was the best product for itching. I had already tried hydro cortisone, and it was not working like it usually did. Not knowing exactly what caused …

I do love the products created by Boiron because they are natural and they don’t cause any side effects. This french brand is the largest manufacturer of homeopathic products in the world and it does offer an alternative to conventional medicines. Sedatif PC was specially designed to calm anxiety and …

I’m ashamed to admit that I had athlete’s foot last year because of the rainy season. My shoes and feet always got wet and it never occurred to me that I would get ’stinky feet’. It smelled horrible, and I had to buy new sneakers because the smell wouldn’t …

I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …

I’ve read it somewhere that our mouth is one of the dirtiest outlet in our body. We don’t know about that but its true. My regimen used to be brushing alone but I’ve changed now.
It happened once last February when I experienced sores around my gums. I examined my …

Like most people, I am very familiar with Shaun T. I have watched his late night television infomercials on several occasions although I never had the urge of order any of his exercise products until fairly recently. I have several close friends who have raved about how …

I usually use Advil brand ibuprofen for headaches. I get a lot of headaches and I just want them to go away as quickly as possible. I have always had good luck with Advil and have never seen much of a need to switch brands. They say “If it …

The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …

Chances are if you are reading this you are sitting behind a computer somewhere. If you frequently spend time at this you may already be suffering from the stiff necks, tight shoulders, and carpal tunnel syndrome synonymous with computer use.
I myself spend so much …

I don’t know what my sudden fascination is with wrinkle-reducing creams, but over the last six months, I’ve invested in more than a dozen creams or sprays or lotions that are specifically designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve visited my favorite store more times this year than …

Since acai berry has become a very popular fruit due to its many health benefits I thought I would give it a try. This small grape sized black fruit is rich in minerals, fiber and has a high concentration of anti oxidants. The over all health benefits of this …

Just recently, when I changed doctors, I also changed my way of acquiring my diabetic testing supplies. I used to get these at my local CVS Pharmacy but my doctor referred me to a company called AOM. Unfortunately, that company does not work with the type of insurance that …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

This cocoa butter formula is supposed to be good for stretch marks, but I have been using it now for awhile and have not noticed a difference yet. I gained quite a bit of weight a couple of years ago during an unusually stressful period of my life. …

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I have always favored Caress scents. Their regular pink bath bars are wonderful, and their line of fragranced body washes is simply decadent. I bought this Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter variety on one sniff alone. It went straight into the cart. It’s amazing!
This is definitely …

As a diabetic I have to be very careful where my feet are concerned. When I developed a fungal infection on my big toenail, I took steps to treat it right away. I decided to put off the appointment to the podiatrist and see if an over …

I am a total beauty buff and always love experimenting with different types of soaps and shampoos which ever seem to appeal to my senses. All these years there hasn’t been any category of soap ( herbal, medicinal or cosmetic) which I happened tried. Although …

I love handmade, natural soaps. When I find a company that makes them, I love to try at least one or two of their soaps. When I found out about the Blue Ridge Soap Shed, I went and read all of the information on their products and I …

Summer is out and the rain is in. Sickness such as colds and influenza are common. To protect myself from being confined to beds, I take vitamin C every day in the form of Nutricee 500 mg Chewable Tablet. By second quarter of 2010 I changed from Potencee to …

During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …

This is a great toner for sensitive skin. That’s a bonus for me since my skin is on the side of sensitive. I bought this for about $12 and I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t say this is the best product invented. It just got the job done that’s …

For most of my life, I’ve always had some degree of insomnia. After reading and researching on the internet and hearing anecdotes from various friends, I decided to go to a heath food / vitamin store and buy some melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate …

I’ve had issues with my neck and shoulders for about 10 years, and on some days, the pain is nearly unbearable. I don’t like taking pain medicine for it, so on bad days, I’m on the lookout for alternative ways to ease the pain. I found these heat wraps …

When I developed side effects of nausea from an antibiotic medication I needed to take for several weeks to get over and infection, the nurse at my doctor’s office told me about this product. I was unable to take anti nausea medicine with the drugs I was taking at …

I usually don’t share my thoughts on the medicaments and supplements online, but here I found a very nice and affordable B Vitamins supplement that a lot of people might be interested in. I’m not a certified doctor and I can’t give you medical advice, so please don’t take this …

I am a forty one year old woman, but the majority of oral care products I use are made for kids. I have a sensitive mouth, so the high-powered mint toothpastes and nuclear burn mouthwashes actually cause me to be very uncomfortable and thus, when I use those, I don’t …

I love using bath bombs. They are my favorite winter bath product, because of the amazing oils and butters used in them that soften the winter dry skin. I take a hot bath every night to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms, and this can cause my skin to become even drier. …

I would like to start off by saying that I am not 100% positive which drug that Mircette is the replacement for. I have tried looking it up, and seen that a few brand names were given in reference to it but not one specifically. However, I …

When browsing online, I found a wonderful deal in a three pack of lip balms, made by the natural product company Badger. These balms are larger than regular ones, and this set came with three flavors—“ orange, lime, and creamy cocoa. I have used some Badger products so I …

Skin cleaners that are either constructed of natural fibers or made with herbal products have always fascinated me. The fact that I strongly believed that a clean skin was the key to look beautiful skin, I always tried to incorporate different skin cleaners in my beauty routine. Since …

Since I was a teenager I have been dealing with the problems of getting a yeast infection about once a year. I hate dealing with them, and the medications always leave more irritation. My mother told me that she used to use iodine and it works well to stop …

If you are a longtime fan of Vitabath and have not tried this bar soap, I highly recommend giving it a try. This is a very nice product which I had never even heard of until recently. I was under the impression that Vitabath only made the liquid soaps, but …

I have been suffering from tooth sensitivity for quite some time now and always dread the advent of this condition even today. The advent of tooth sensitivity almost leaves me —˜dieting’ because it makes it just impossible for me to eat any kind of food. Though usually it is …

Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …

Well, well, every month, it’s time for every family to buy their monthly necessities, including our family. One of product that we need to buy is Soap.
Speaking about soap, I think everyone has different choice since some skin of the people has different respond to the soap …

Tom’s of Maine has become my favorite brand of toothpaste since developing glucose problems. There are so many reasons I prefer tom’s over other brands, and one of my favorite varieties is Antiplaque & Whitening in the Peppermint flavor.
I like this toothpaste for a number of reasons. First, …

I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …

Are you tired of mosquitoes? Do you want to have a straight night sleep?
I once experienced that, when you cannot sleep because these insects kept partying on your blood all night. Mosquitoes are parasites if I describe them. They live with the blood of people and other animals. Unfortunately, …

This is my favorite wash for not just my feminine area but for all over the body. I purchase the sensitive skin formula which is color & fragrance free. It is so gentle on the skin and does not dry out at all. It is safe to use on …

I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …