When I order my soap making supplies from Brambleberry, I am always interested in the most natural and healthy products they offer. They recently added melt and pour base that is completely organic. It is the same ingredients as many of their other bases, but with the added …

Aquaphor Healing Ointment has done wonders for my daughter’s eczema. My daughter has had eczema on her face since about 3 months old, she is now 23 months. We tried so many creams, steroids, and ointments that have side effects without much success of healing her skin. …

I decided to try Arm and Hammer’s Advance White Toothpaste because I thought it would work well. It has appealing packaging, and I’d heard that baking soda could be used as toothpaste. I figured the toothpaste would not taste like baking soda, which has a pretty icky …

In case you don’t know, I am an avid collector of yoga mats and I use them. Some of them don’t live up their claims, while some are not actually that bad but need some improvements.
So when I bought Altus Athletic Altus Flower With Carry Strap Yoga Mat …

I bought this shower wash 3 in 1 product when a local cosmetics store was having a special promotion on Philosophy products. I have used several of their scents, and while I find their prices a bit high for the quality and size, I will admit that they know what …

My receding hair line was making me quiet tensed for a few days now. Although I did try my best to take care of my hair, I guess that with rising age coupled with the stress and tension of every day life- were perhaps the main reasons behind …

I normally don’t use mint flavored toothpaste, because the mint burns my mouth and causes me to spend less time brushing than I really need to. I would rather use children’s varieties because they have milder flavors, like fruit or bubble gum, or natural products which sometimes offer non-mint varieties …

The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …

I have been using Charmee feminine pads for three months now because it perfectly fits on my monthly budget, plus it has the same quality with other brands. Lately, I always experienced a heavy flow during my period and it takes five days to finish, and I am quite …

I was introduced to this amazing, award winning facial mask by a fellow tea lover, who had a special interest in green tea and its health effects. The Matcha green tea used in this product is a star- and it is filled with all kinds of other healthy botanical ingredients …

The infomercial begins: “Ladies, listen up, are your arms….” and my eyes were immediately drawn to the arms. Not the girl in the infomercial. So, I did some research by looking online, and was tempted to order it from the television. Ordering from the television is not the best …

When my husband told me he managed to get frostbite one hot summer day in August, in Tucson, I was inclined to not believe him. However, knowing how accident prone my husband is, I didn’t let on my disbelief. I simply asked him what happened.
My husband informed me …

I love to use Epsom salts as a bath soak. I have fibromyalgia, and this has been a fantastic therapy for me for many years. Epson salt contains magnesium, which you can absorb through your skin. Magnesium is something most of us lack—“ and a lack of it can …

I had moderate bacne from the age of 12 to 17, and this body wash really helped for a while. My bacne then progressed into pretty severe territory when I was 18, and this body wash ended up being useless. It is really good for just a few pimples …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

I sometimes get bumps and ingrown hairs from shaving, and I have been looking for ways to reduce them. I tried several products that were specifically made for this purpose, but found that most of them contained either alcohol or salicylic acid, and if used more than a few days …

Ever since the weather started getting warmer, it seems like a lot of my friends are on diets, or working out more in order to be able to get their bodies ready for bikini season. Several of my friends had been talking about a program they were doing called …

I bought the acne free set at the drugstore after having used procactiv for a few months. This kit was a lot cheaper and I did not have to pay for shipping and handling.
At the time I used this product I was used to proactiv so …

Always Infinity pads are very unique and innovative in several ways. First, there are small holes in this new material that make up the bulk of the pad called “Infinicel” that allow fluid to be drawn swiftly away from the body during a heavy flow. There is a small …

Last year, I was having severe pain in my lower jaw on the left side, and decided to visit a dentist to see if it was related to a wisdom tooth I knew was coming in. My insurance company directed me to the office of Utpal Patel, a general …

Vaseline has been a name I’ve known for many years, as a trusted baby product and chapped lip treatment. Recently I found that the most effective, inexpensive and fast-acting moisturizer for severe skin dryness and damage was right under my nose! After a week long project of cleaning and …

For the birth of our second son we used the Cheltenham Maternity unit ST Paul’s wing. We had being going to Cheltenham for all the anti natal and the scans throughout the months leading up to the birth of Josh so we were very familiar with the hospital …

I have never in my life been able to gain and retain a tan. I’m out in the sun for five minutes and I can somehow manage to get a burn even if I’m lathered with sunblock and wearing a hat and long sleeve shirts. You may think I’m …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

Because I’d already tried a wide variety of strips that you stick to your nose and they don’t even end up sticking or doing what they claim they’ll do (and they just look ugly too), and I’ve tried some dissolvable tablets that worked okay, but not long-term, and I’ve …

I bought this when I had a terrible cold and cough last year. I’ve always liked the aroma of Vicks Vaporub and the way it makes my nose tingle, so I thought if nothing else, this liquid version would make me feel better by soothing my sinuses and …

I honestly don’t even remember the reason why I purchased this, I guess I was just trying to feel like those characters on TV, where they just soak up in their tub with candles and bubbles all over, just peacefully! Well sadly that didn’t turn into a reality for …

Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

Have you ever experienced a torturing back pain? Well, I do it for ages, ergo I strive abstaining ibuprofen or muscle relaxers as much as possible, to evade drowsiness and spare my poor livers. Perhaps you will not believe until you try by yourself, but is easy as pie …

I have a few spider veins on my legs which are probably from years of standing at work in a retail job. There are also a few on my face which can be covered by makeup, but I would still like them to be gone.
I bought this at …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

I’ve always, since I was about fifteen years old (so I guess that’s not really “always”, but you know what I mean) had a complete and utterly impractical fear of the dentist. I had one bad experience and, I’ll admit, have never been back to the dentist save to …

Backache is a common problem seen in people with long hours of sitting at the place of work or those drivers for long hours, stuck in the same position for hours together.
In short, this backache is most of the times connected to wrong posture we sit in.
A very easy …

This is a product I have mixed feelings about. I have very resistant gray hair. My hairstylist has told me this many times. To save money, a few years ago I stopped paying over a hundred dollars every time I needed my hair colored and started using store-bought hair …

I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

When I was young, if I got overly upset or nervous, or I could not get to sleep, my grandmother would make me catnip tea. I always thought it was funny, because it was catnip and I knew that it made the cats act nutty if they smelled the …

I once had a mattress that got very old, and began to wage war on my body as I slept. With lumps, springs, hills, and valleys, eventually I knew I had to do something because I have fibromyalgia and this bed was making it ten times worse.
I could …

The skin on my lips is very dry and so it becomes really difficult for me to take care of it during the winter season. Due to the cold outside, the skin on my lips start peeling and sometimes the situation becomes so worst that I have blood coming …

I own a lot of yoga mats and Aurorae Yoga Mats is one of them. It cost $35 online, in one piece.
It had the right measurements of 45 x 70 which was not too large and not too narrow. I like that it was a little larger than the …

While trying to learn more about massage therapy, I came across a unique DVD. Not only did it contain information on Swedish Percussion techniques, but it also had chapters on Acupressure, and the “Natural Face Lift” facial exercise program.
The Natural Beauty DVD by Wellspring …

I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and I have used a few of their toothpastes. My mouth is very sensitive to strong mint flavors, so I usually end up using kid’s brands or alternative flavors that some natural toothpastes offer. This one was mint, but I made …

I feel that I must share with all you readers of a brand that I am deeply falling in love with. About a few weeks ago I had gone to a store called Ulta and decided to purchase a little face cleanser that had Vitamin C as one of its …

I have always liked the look and performance of transparent glycerin soaps. I remember using them when I was a kid, and enjoying the way they look like shiny jewels when wet. When I came across this Clearly Natural glycerin soap in a store for only a dollar, I bought …

My partner and I both have allergies, and we try to keep dust mites at bay. I also like to have a cover on my pillows that is washable so I can keep it smelling fresh. After wearing out a set of cheap pillow covers that were stiff and made …

I was suffering from a viral infection, had bad chills, and was very stressed out because I was so sick, and I could not finish my daily tasks. All the chores inside the home began piling up along with my freelancing work. All I wanted to do was …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …

As a woman, it is always important to me how I look. I take good care of my skin, I exercise for a strong and toned body, and I eat healthy and moderate amount of food. My looks may not come as a priority to me, but …

The Scarsdale Diet is one of several diet plans that I’ve found online and tried. It consists of a fairly comprehensive meal plan that is supposed to be followed for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you’re supposed to resume a regular healthy eating routine …

Lemon grass and tea tree are two of my favorite natural smells, so when I saw that Nubian heritage had a soap that showcased both of them, I had to have a bar. I have used a few of their other soaps and really liked the nice, natural recipes and …

I bought Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s Delta Sleep System to play in my room at night to help me get to sleep. It was recommended by a friend who said it had “worked wonders” for her.
My first experience with it was less than helpful. There are two …