I was offered this cream by a relative when I complained of menstrual cramps. She said it didn’t work too well for her but I was welcome to try it, so I took it home. Without really reading the label, I slathered some on my lower back and belly, in …

I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …

When I had an outdoor hot tub for a few months when I lived in Texas, I was thrilled to find out that I could add fragrances to it. You cannot add the products you would put in your bath water because they can clog the filter, and completely unbalance …

I have been using the Suave Invisible Solid Soothing Lavender Lilac Deodorant. I have not been very pleased with it because it didn’t work well at all. However, it did have a lovely scent to it, but it was more lilac scent with a hint of lavender. It is …

I have been taking One A Day All-Day Energy vitamins for about a year now. I have to say I can’t make it through the day without it. It really works and really helps to give me energy.
I’m not saying that you are going to …

There is a lot to be said about Dr. Bronner’s soaps. I first started using the liquid castile soaps, and loved the amazingly wide array of uses for the products. When I tried this newer citrus orange bar soap, I loved it instantly. Dr. Bronner’s products are cruelty-free, fair …

I like this hand sanitizer a lot for personal and household house that I always buy this in bulk and keep extra in our cabinet. I especially use this product while working at the computer. It’s very effective in killing germs that are in contact with my hands and …

I have gotten a lot of hand made soap and body care gifts over the years, and one that I got this past year was from a company called Chagrin Valley Soap. They make lovely lotion bars, and this one was sent to me because I had been looking for …

I am a big fan of natural products, and I have liked most of Alba Botanical’s shower gels. They have wonderful scents, and are very gentle. The last one I tried was the Sparkling mint. Mint is a scent I love all year round, and especially in the summer because …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …

Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …

I like to make sure my breath is fresh and that my mouth feels clean and refreshed. I also want to get help with fighting plaque buildup and the potential for gingivitis. Listerine is always a brand name I have trusted, so I picked up a bottle …

After being seriously unimpressed with the Bally Pilates Twist Board, I really hesitated purchasing the Bally Tri-level Balance Board.
The one thing that changed my mind though was seeing the Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper using a similar one to explain how it helps engage the core …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

If you’re anything like me, your teeth and having fresh breath are important. Unfortunately most of my own teeth have gone by the board over the years, but the few I have left I like to keep tip-top and one of my oral hygiene regimes is the mouthwash.
Morrisons (large …

LATHER is a skin and body care company that has been around for about 10 years. I became acquainted with them when I was lucky enough to stay at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City last year. (And yes, it is spelled with all capital letters.) The bathroom in …

Dear readers,
I’m going to write about something very important for all of us and very easy to learn only if we are honest, sincere and responsible people. Remember if health is lost everything is lost, and living becomes meaningless so, it’s always advisable to take care of oneself, as …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …

A few years ago, I always suffered from menstrual cramps whenever my monthly visitor would arrive. It was painful and annoying because I couldn’t do much when I am “under attack.” I would stay in bed the whole morning. I didn’t have any other bodily pains, but the cramps …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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Throughout the years, I have heard of how zinc supplements will help shorten colds and flu because it will boost your immune system. And since zinc is a necessary supplement the body needs in order to have healthy cell regeneration and growth, it just made sense to buy the supplement …

First, I love this product from Nature’s Blend. I deal with health issues everyday with my systemic vasculitis disease. One of the problems I have problems with is sore joints and muscles when I wean from prednisone. This product keeps my joints from hurting. And, for me it is …

I sometimes have allergy attacks which leave my eyes looking swollen and tired. Also, I am aging and that has its effects on the look of my eyes too, which is more noticeable in the morning. I have always liked the Earth Therapeutics brand. They make some wonderful tea tree …

A few months ago I suffered terribly with mouth ulcers. My whole mouth had a break out and I was in extreme pain. The first thing I would do when I woke up was apply Bonjela. In fact, I applied Bonjela to the ulcers, using a cotton bud so …

PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …

I have always loved to experiment with different types of hair care products which I feel could make a difference to my hair. Recently due to my prolonged illness, I noticed that my scalp felt quite dry and my hair had started thinning - which made …

I am a quite active person, both in my professional life and leisure time. I do a lot of highly physical work, and often go to the gym or play sports on my off time. I do my best to keep my body running well enough to heal up …

I also used the Stay free sanitary pads for a few months and I felt that it is very normal in usages and nothing special about it. While using stay free sanitary pads I got some rashes on my skin and I felt that these pads are having …

Sadly, I can easily say that I’ve tried more than most people to lose weight and just put myself on the path to a healthier lifestyle. I had, five years ago, lost a good amount of weight, almost 60 pounds, just by eating right. But, after five months, my …

I work at home taking care of my elderly mother, and I spend a lot of time with my hands in water and cleaners, chemicals, etc. In the winter especially, they can get very dry and my cuticles will crack. I have used a lot of various hand creams …

I shower frequently, often twice daily, and I do not always want to get my hair wet. I ordered this shower cap because it was attractive, and cheap. I’ve used thin little caps that worked just fine, so I was not too concerned about the quality of it. …

Deep Steep is a brand I was pretty unfamiliar with, but it looked like it had all the makings of a good natural/organic company, so I decided to order some of the grapefruit and bergamot body wash. I like to use natural products sometimes because I know they are healthier, …

My fiance bought this vapor inhaler from Wal-Mart awhile back ago when his sinuses started acting up due to the high count of pollen in the air. I thought it was very odd shaped and just did not like the idea that you had to shove the tip of the …