I love Desert Essence products. I have come to trust them in making health products with tea tree oil the right way, and I have purchased their essential tea tree oil quite often for making my own home blends. When I saw they made a toothpaste, I had to give …

My hair of late had suddenly started showing of limpness and dullness. Although I had been regularly shampooing them conditioning them religiously, they seemed to lack the luster and shine. This worried me and I decided to get some help from my hair dresser. After examination, my hair dresser …

I have always considered soybeans a great nutritional food and being a great soy fan —“I am always lookout for products that can give me and my family the goodness of soy. The greatest advantage of using these soy products is the fact that since these products are handy …

I have combination skin, and in the summer, I prefer to use a foaming cleanser. I have used a few 100% Pure products before, and I liked most of them. When I saw this product I was interested right away because I happen to love jasmine tea, whether green or …

Whenever I start to go back to playing a certain sport, I get the exhilarating feeling after playing until I wake up the next day with pain all over my body. That is when I realize I haven’t been exercising much. When my muscles relaxed for a long time, …

This scale was given to me. A friend of mine’s husband was a very large man who lost about 200 pounds. He had this scale, which weighs people up to 400 pounds, but found the shape of it awkward for his feet. Since there were not many to choose from …

I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …

After so many years of having to resort to sleeping pills to get a good night rest, companies finally started to come out with some more natural alternatives to treat sleep problems. I have delayed sleep disorder, which means it takes me a really long time to fall asleep …

I was browsing in a health food store when I saw this little spray. It is made from all natural herbal ingredients, and not only treats bad breath but helps to kill bacteria and fungus in the mouth. The main ingredients and flavors are peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and …

I have been using disposable toothbrushes for my entire life, and I must say, the Oral-B Pulsar may be the best disposable i have ever had the pleasure of cleaning my teeth with. It truly encompasses everything you could possibly need from a disposable toothbrush.
I purchased my first one …

I was pretty surprised when I even found a product like this, especially for the price, at only $5, but it’s been a life saver. My kids are both in junior high school, and I constantly get sent home these notices that there’s been lice outbreaks on students at …

Normally, I buy Scott tissue because it lasts longer than other types and is more cost effective. Recently though I found a coupon in a flyer for Cottonelle bath tissue, and since my local drugstore had a good sale going on the brand, I bought a small package …

I bought this dryer as a gift for an elderly friend. When she passed away, it was passed on to me. I have only ever used bonnet dryers in the salons before using this one. I rarely have the time and patience to sit under something just to …

I purchased this toothpaste a few months ago after I started to experience extreme tooth sensitivity. At the time, I would feel sharp and stinging pains without warning while I was eating. Even though I did make an appointment with my dentist, it still did not stop …

Mouth ulcers are literally a big pain in the mouth ;)
While everyone speculates why people are suffering from these mouth ulcers I am more interested in solutions. In general I would prefer the cause over the solution but in this case I’ve tried so many of the suggested things …

Last summer, we took our daughter in for a routine eye exam at our local Shopko optical and were told she needed glasses. I honestly had doubts about this at the time because she never seemed like she was having problems seeing things. But, I’m not an expert and …

Do you have respiratory issues? If you do, then you have to be very careful about breathing dust, pollen, germs and other irritants into your lungs. My husband and I have both suffered from allergies and he has dealt with more debilitating bronchial issues, which means inhaling the …

I borrowed this product while suffering from a painful muscle spasm in my lower back. I have tried several products that work as counter irritants like this one, but I was surprised to find that this product is unique. It’s been on the market for many years and apparently has …

I love the idea of using products that add minerals to my body. I use bath salts regularly, and learned that it helps the symptoms of my fibromyalgia tremendously. I realize that something like a body wash might not have quite the same effect, but I figure it can’t hurt—“ …

I will be perfectly honest and tell you that I picked up the wrong package when I went to the store to get tissues. I wanted just the regular type tissue but picked up a box that had lotion in the tissue. I decided not to exchange it because …

I have very fair skin, and in the summer, I have very oily fair skin. I have to use strong sun block products, which are often heavy and greasy, and can cause me to break out. Never going outside is not an option for me, so I deal with …

I have fibromyalgia and there is nothing more pampering than having someone (usually my partner) give me a warm, gentle massage to relax my muscles and keep them from cramping. I’ve used a variety of massage oils and lotions, but I had not yet tried Arnica oil by itself. (I …

This is a great all around supplement that is made from natural organic ingredients. The base materials are cultured and this creates the organic material they are made from. I’m taking the Over 40 version, they do make others. It’s easy on the stomach - which means I …

Vitamin B Complex is one of the few types of vitamins that I have tried by this brand. I wouldn’t put these on the same level as the others but they are still worth the purchase.
These vitamins don’t taste as good as the multivitamins by this brand. You can …

I like to get a nice hot bath sometimes and every now and then I like to add a little something to the water to make the bath even more relaxing than it already is. I bought Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads as well as some bubble bath …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

After a very long tired day at the office, when I returned home my daughter would just try to relax me by trying to press in areas of my shoulders and the back of my neck. Since my neck and shoulders felt fatigued and painful, this gesture of my …

For about $20 for 2 oz this mask is definitely worth the price. I know it sounds a lot and it is but this mask works perfectly. This balances out acne irritated skin. It also contains Balsam Peru which is a natural ant-inflammatory ingredient. This mask is used 2-3 …

I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …

I hate getting sick in the winter, and I use whatever is at my disposal for preventing it. Last year, I had become disappointed that some of my favorite preventative measures did not seem to be working. Part of the reason they may have failed was non-compliance—“ I would forget …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and the episodes of diarrhea and constipation have often resulted in a serious flare up of hemmorhoids and anal fissures.
To help ease this problem, my doctor recommended that I use Fleet mineral oil laxative. This product softens the stool and lubricates passages so that …

I have suffered from several attacks of sciatica in my life, and this is a condition I would not wish on a mortal enemy. The pain is horrific and unrelenting. I have fibromyalgia, so I am familiar with nerve related pain, and sciatica takes it to a whole new level. …

Being a smoker (yes I’ll admit it smoking is my closet friend) my teeth over the years have yellowed quite a bit. Being a senior I don’t always stay on top of new products but my teeth were getting on my nerves so bad I inquired at the pharmacy …

Before I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, it was thought that I might be lactose intolerant. I tried using the Lactaid pills, and since I did sometimes get relief with them, it was assumed that the problem was solved. Unfortunately, I still sometimes got symptoms even when I had …

This is a moderately priced, high quality product from a company I feel very good about. I first got this toner as a freebie for joining a club, and I like everything about it. Even the packaging is nice. I leave this out as part of my bathroom …

I first bought Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for body care years ago at a local health food store. I wanted to try it for my skin and hair. It just so happens that use for skin and hair is just what it says on the jar. …

Having to stand on my feet in my high heeled shoes almost left me with a terrible foot pain thereby leaving me feeling fatigued and tired by the end of the day. This is why is became important for me to use insoles in my shoes to actually …

If you have tired eyes, and are about to go out for a night on the town, you could do a lot worse that buying yourself some Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops.
I recently went away for a weekend in Amsterdam. It was after a long, hard week of …

I am a diabetic patient and my foot doctor recommended I find a good cream to use on my feet, to keep them healthy and moisturized so that they do not crack or get sores and infections.
I bathe them nightly and I use Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E cream …

There is something about the hot summer weather in the American South that always has me experimenting with different moisturizers. I would describe my skin as dry although it does tend to be more oily during the summertime. I do not think that I am very picky …

I actually received this from a friend and I’m so glad I didn’t buy this when I came across it. The bottle does look nice though, I must give credit for that. And for everything else, it could be better, a lot better I mean. This toner isn’t cheap …

I have fibromyalgia, and I like to use various essential oils in bath preparations, massage blends, and general aroma therapy uses. Now Foods has been a company I have purchased many essential oils from. The price is great and the quality is generally very reliable. Since I started using …

Coppertone Sport 100+ SPF Sunscreen is the absolute best sunscreen I have ever used! I have fair skin and burn very quickly no matter how much or how often I apply sunscreen. I have tried numerous products and nothing seemed to help protect my skin at all.
I …

Lately I have been trying Toms of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash in Spearmint. So far I like it a lot. It helps cleanse and refresh my mouth while not burning and stinging it to bits. It even keeps my mouth cleaned hours after using it which is very nice as …

Last summer, I developed a particularly bad allergic reaction to some sort of pollen after an outdoor event. My eyes were swollen and itchy, I was sneezing like mad, and my head eventually started to ache from it all. I was away from home, where I had Tylenol …

Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been a great help alleviating my breathing problems at night. I have allergies and it seems like every time I lie down, my nose immediately gets stuffy. I use Breathe Right Nasal Strips when my allergies act up or if I get …

Now, I haven’t used this product myself, but my sister did, and I have to share her story, so everyone is aware of the risks of using this product.
My sister has always been relatively thin. She’s actually only recently begun experiencing any kind of weight gain, though she’s …

Years ago I took a phenomenal kick boxing class but later had to leave it. Although I was never able to get back to that class, I made up my mind that I would try out a new Kick boxing workout when ever I came across one. …

My hubby and I had been trying for some time to get with child and because of this I’ve been taking Prenatal vitamins for some time. I’ve noticed a few things about the first bottle or two I snagged. First they were very expensive, and second they …

I had the pleasure of meeting a new doctor over the weekend. It wasn’t really a pleasure at the time because I was in excruciating pain! I had the bright idea to play a game of soccer with my four-year-old son. …