I am a huge believer in Naturopathy and using natural products to promote my healing and well being. Recently after a bad bout of illness and a really bad ear infection, my immune system was feeling really run down. I couldn’t understand it at first, I had had three …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

My sprained ankle was causing me a lot of pain and I seemed literally paralyzed. Due to increased swelling, I was finding it difficult to even walk within my house premises and this had brought my life to a standstill. To deal with this pain I had initially been …

HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H is a large black pad that you can fit on a chair. Elastic straps are provided, attached to the unit, to secure it.
The massager has 3 speeds, 3 power levels, and five different types of massage - Steady massage, Pulsating massage, Traveling massage, Side …

I tend to suffer with motion sickness if I have to go onto any boat, even a ferry. Most of the time, I have Dramamine or a similar medicine to take and this prevents and stops the nausea and dizziness quite well. When I went through a phase of not …

I am very strict about flossing my teeth every night, but I am also lazy and prefer to use floss picks. I’ve been buying a particular brand for quite awhile, but when I last ran out, I tried Dentek’s floss picks. They boasted a fluoride coating and shred resistant …

I live in the very woodsy state of Michigan, but before I moved here, I lived in an incredibly hot, humid Arkansas climate that I had grown up in and therefore was accustomed to. When I moved to Michigan however, in September of 2001, I was immediately overcome by …

After a night of partying, studying really hard, staring at the computer for 5 hours straight, being stressed out and getting a lack of sleep, the eyes tend to really show it! I know it shows on my eyes, there are so many days when I have looked into …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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This eye-catching humidifier features one of most precious purchases I made before the beginning of previous winter. It not only works as promised, but also acts indeed extremely comforting to cold symptoms, cracked lips and skin, dried to itchiness. My mother in law has the asthma and my daughter …

I like to stay active and sometimes, as a result, I end up with some sore muscles. Jogging is a newfound joy of mine, and I really love the idea of just letting lose and going for miles and miles, assuming I have the stamina that day, but invariably …

A few years ago, when I worked in retail, I stood on my feet for about ten hours a day, five days a week. Needless to say, they were put to the test. Eventually I developed a serious case of plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as the dreaded painful “heel spur.” …

Who doesn’t want whiter teeth in 2 minutes? Certainly, this product is such a tease. Apart from that, the affordable price of Paula’s Choice Brighten Up teeth whitener convinced me to spend a little of my cash. The whitening stick involves simple instructions that, in comparison …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

We always keep a first aid kit at home and one in the camper for when we are camping. Both of our kits recently needed to be replenished after having them for years, so we decided to replace both kits with new ones. The ones we had …

I have always liked Caress products, and consider them a very reliable company for quality products, and a little drug-store priced luxury for every woman. I have used their regular lines of body washes for years and was pretty pleased with them. When the Exotic Oil line came out, I …

You know that old saying ‘No pain, no gain’? Well, it’s still standing the test of time even though it really is hard to swallow the fact that in order to get your body healthy, you will in some other way cause it harm. Irony at its best or just …

This gel is supposed to be designed especially for women, to produce special sensations during intimate times, it is supposed to be developed by woman for women. It is supposed to make the experience more sensual, intense, pleasurable well orgasmic.
Quite big words for something in a small bottle.
Well from …

I’m not the type who gets fat easily, but I have gained a lot of weight this summer. I blame it on the fact that it is summer. I tend to eat a lot of sweets, esp. ice cream, because it is so hot. It then became imperative that …

SudaCare Shower Soothers are designed to help break up congestion caused by cold or allergy. The Shower Soothers are made to put in the stream of your shower, releasing vapors of eucalyptus and menthol, which will break up even the most congested sinuses. There is no medicine …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …

For a coffee drinking, ex-smoker, I needed to find a quick solution to a growing problem; yellow teeth aka my worst nightmare! A clean white smile is a much wanted accessory to any individual, and I for one did not want to go to school or work and smile …

I needed some plain maxi pads after I gave birth to my daughter. I wasn’t allowed to wear tampons of course. I was trying to find something simple like the pads they give you at the hospital after having a baby. I saw some pads at the store called …

After a somewhat questionable experience with another flower remedy that left me feeling as if perhaps the placebo effect was just as useful as anything that was sold in a bottle, I was talking to a friend about my experience. He was into flower essences himself, and started asking me …

When a poster on a fibromyagia board I frequent mentioned this lotion, I knew I wanted to give it a try. It is a natural product without synthetic ingredients, petrochemicals or sulfates. It is made with seaweed extract and essentials oils of peppermint, geranium and lavender. I knew the peppermint …

Dabour hajmola tablets are the ones, which are used to give strength to your digestive system. After meals or after breakfast or at any time u feel then u need some digestive tablets, u can have one of these tablets. They are made of all the natural …

I am a longtime sufferer of irritable bowel syndrome. It began after a serious food poisoning episode which left scarring in my intestines. Now any change in my eating pattern can trigger bouts of diarrhea. When I was having some problems with a supplement I had been …

I’m a clean person. Admittedly, sometimes I can be a little (as my kids like to call it) anal retentive. I can go over the same surface, wiping it down, a dozen times, and still feel like it’s not quite that clean! I know, it’s obsessive, but at least …

One of the biggest vitamins being pushed these days, especially for women, is Calcium. Nature Made now provides a liquid soft gel for Calcium with Vitamin D. Recently, I tried these soft gels.
Starting with a positive, I love the cap. Instead of having to open the …

I have tried a few self tanning products, including a few that were supposed to produce gradual results. I had been pretty disappointed for the most part, but I decided to try this when I saw someone I knew who had very fair skin like mine with a nice glow …

What if you could lose weight, lower your blood pressure, manage or prevent Type 2 diabetes, and cut your risk for heart disease and cancer? I know what you are thinking, you wonder if I am talking about yet another diet book or strenuous workout plan. Well, …

A friend of mine recently had to get a full set of dentures and not knowing what type of denture cream to buy I suggested Fixodent. I have other family members who have used Fixodent to affix Dentures and they have never had a problem so I had confidence …

This gym was one of the better gyms in the area but there were both good and bad things about this gym but for the most part this gym was a very good place. The place was located off a very busy road and the parking lot was a …

When I lived in Texas for a couple of years, I had a small outdoor spa. As a fibromyalgia patient, I benefited from this greatly during flare ups. The water was an amazing way to relax and treat my sore muscles. I was almost always taking a hot bath every …

I am always fond of trying different things now. I explore a lot of places and do things which I have not done before. I may say that I have somehow changed. But there is one thing that I don’t change in myself. And that is maintaining a proper …

It was that time of year, the reminder for my daughters annual eye-check had plopped through the letterbox. This brought to a head the realisation that my sore and itchy eyes, general headachiness and grumpiness after long hours in front of the screen may be due to my short-sightedness …

My daughter had acute gastroenteritis last year. Because of this, she was admitted in hospital so to prevent her from developing dehydration. Her stool was checked so many times only to find the same negative result.
I thought it will stop one to two days after admission, …

I am one of those people who cannot deal with having toilet paper that isn’t soft enough. I prefer something that is a bit thicker and fluffier. I decided to try Charmin Toilet Paper Extra Strong when I found it at Costco. They offer a 4 pack of Charmin …

I always believed that keeping my face clean played a vital role in keeping the skin looking healthy and beautiful. Since I found it difficult to commute to the salon on a regular basis to help me achieve the desired results- I decided to choose product designed specially …

I have very fair skin, which is one reason I use strong protection when in the sun. Another reason is that I was told a long time ago that I could have a mild case of lupus, and that some lupus patients were photosensitive. This means that the sun …

I have used Dramamine for motions sickness in the past, and it has been a lifesaver. I decided that to save a little money, I would try out the Equate brand from Walmart. I have generally had really good experiences with their brand of health care products, so I felt …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

This product is an oldie but goody. Ever since I was in my early twenties I’ve really depended on Vitamin E for many things including keeping my skin and hair looking shiny as well as boosting my immune system when I pair it with vitamin C. I know that there …

Although this product seems to be hard to find now, I really enjoy it. Whenever I have a cold, I like to take a hot bath with a mentholated bubble bath or salt that helps to soothe my sinuses and chest. Sometimes I don’t have time for a bath though, …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

I recently learned when I went to the dentist that I am a grinder! I often wondered why I would sometimes awake with a sore jaw and aheadache. The dentist told me these are signs of grinding , the most obvious sign is the wearing down of my teeth …

Being brought up in a chinese culture family, I have always been exposed to some traditional chinese medicines/supplements/drinks. Usually, when people in my family feel unwell at their early symptoms of cold or cough, we will consume traditional medicine first before resorting to prescription medicines and finally seeking doctor’s …

Trying out various skin cleansing products have always made my skin care quite interesting and exciting affair. Thus, whenever I happen to see a product which I feel could bring positive results for my skin, I spare no time in buying it for myself as soon as possible. This …

I have been using the Polar Bear Chinese Essential Embrocation Oil for the past year. I first learned about it from our senior citizen staff who have been using it for several years already for several ailments like his arthritis pains, stomach pains from hyper-acidity and dizziness. I …

We were given the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer 2000C as a Christmas present last year. This is a thermometer which takes your body temperature quick and easily by just holding it to the middle of your forehead, pressing the button, and sliding it to your left or …