When I was a kid, there were only a couple of different shampoos to choose from. Prell happened to be one of them. I loved Prell shampoo then and I still love it today. I pay $3.50 per 13.5 oz. bottle of Prell shampoo. I consider that an excellent …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

I am a strong supporter and user of natural health products, and purchase many of them at SuperNatural a unique store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recently I had a kidney infection that nearly had me hospitalized. After two strong lots of antibiotics my immune system was drained and although …

I have used several different teeth whitening products over the years. From toothpastes, to mouth washes, to strips, I am always looking to try new products to get whiter teeth. I used to use Crest Whitening Strips, and they gave me good results. But the price …

We live in a hill station and the road has plenty of curves and bends. I myself was born and bought up there so I don’t have much of problem travelling but when ever my sister comes home she really vomits develops this nausea and have to …

I’ve always been a fan of Aquafresh, ever since I was a kid because for some reason my grandmother only bought Aquafresh toothpaste when I was a kid. And whatever grandma bought, that’s what you used. And there is something very soothing about seeing that strip of red, white and …

Over the years, I’ve learned that I have sensitive skin, in a way. Being outdoors a lot and in the sun, my skin is exposed to sweat, heat, and sunlight, so I made sure to always try to take care of my skin with the right kinds of lotions …

A couple months ago, I’ve been breaking out getting acne and on top of that, having dry, oily skin; in my point of view, one of the worse combinations! I was walking through Shoppers and came across the Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser and decided to give it a try. I …

One great way to avoid unwanted pregnancy is to simply have the female partner in a relationship take an ovulation test. These tests are now sold in most drug stores for about ten dollars, and are generally about ninety nine percent accurate in terms of predicting if a …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

I was having a discussion about soap making and pure ingredients and scents with a friend who is also interested in the subject. We got onto the topic of classic lavender French soaps, and she began telling me about her favorite, Pre de Provence, which she buys at places …

I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my late teens. The condition causes chronic pain and for me, muscle spasms and cramps. I have found that a nightly hot bath helps me more than anything, so I have made it part of my daily routine. It has literally changed …

Florozone Lotion, a product of Hygienic Research Institute is a medicated soothing lotion for treating acne scars and dry skin and is enriched with allantoin, lanolin and glycerin. The information leaflet in the pack says that this lotion is suitable for all skin types.
I used this lotion previously when …

Black Pearl Cream Soap is one of the soaps manufactured by CyLeina Organic. Its ingredients compose of arbutin, collagen oil, licorice and Vitamin C and E.
I only heard about CyLeina Organic Soaps from a magazine site so I decided to give it a try. When I first bought the …

During the hot, balmy summer months, the lips are just as vulnerable to damage as skin. This lip balm works pretty well to prevent painful and unsightly damage from being done to my lips. I don’t have to use too much and after I’ve applied the lip balm, I’m …

Not too long ago I had a problem with sensitive teeth. Sometimes my medicine will cause me to have mouth and gum problems. If, I am careful, I can avoid these issues. However, they will cause tooth sensitivity every now and then. My teeth …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown of my head. I also have frizzy hair in the back, which can make for a somewhat challenging arrangement of hair care products. I need something to volumize the top and roots but not weigh down the back.
I found …

I don’t know about anyone else, but I do not like the feeling of having a clogged nose at all. When my nose gets clogged, I feel like I am suffocating, because I absolutely hate to breath through my mouth. Plus I heard nasal breathing is better for you …

I was told by my musician friend that there is a massage team in almost all major cities in West Europe and the US and Canada who give kick ass massages. It seems that this team mainly does massages for musicians. Since I am a small timer musician myself, …

I came across the 5×5 method because I want to increase my strength after getting beaten at by a bunch of college ball players in a pick-up game. I realized that I was so sick I couldn’t defend those guys in the post.
To sum the 5×5 method up, …

I have come from a long history of very dry and itchy skin. I wouldn’t say it’s to the point of eczema, but it’s been borderline all my life, especially on my elbows and ankles. During the winter months, it gets especially awful, and the skin on my ankles …

I have not always been a fan of flossing, but have recently been getting into it. I like that clean feeling that I get after flossing. I also like to see the nasty plaque that comes off in floss. Though I like flossing, I would never pay a lot …

To have a complete oral care, aside to our teeth, one must also pay attention to gums and tongue. These are often overlooked. Most of the time, we are busy making are teeth pearly white; since this would signify a good oral hygiene. I am, too, is found guilty …

We would normally get our boxes of tissue from the grocery store. However, that day when we went to get some, it was the weekend and the grocery stores are crowded. As such we decided to get the tissues from the personal store, Watson’s instead, since we need not have …

This past summer there were some days when I really felt that the sun was burning me and having read so many magazine articles about the dangers of being burnt and the direct link to skin cancer, I decided to copy the Australian cricketers and try a …

I like to use a facial mask to rehydrate and refresh my face. I have used a lot of different kinds, but it was the smell of this one that made it remarkable for me. The Alba Botanica papaya mask is a gentle, hypo-allergenic gel mask. It is pH balanced, …

This brand of bath salts was created by a New York City based shiatsu practitioner, and because I use my nightly hot bath therapy as a way to combat painful fibromyalgia symptoms, the idea that they were crafted by someone who was an expert in this field was fascinating to …

I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …

I am always in the mood for a good bargain. I usually shop at walgreens because it is one of my favorite stores that has great deals available. I have tried this product and find that it works just as great as the name brand but the price is …

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 …

I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

Have you ever been to Latitude Sportsclub in Salisbury, MA? Well, I have to say it is rather impressive.
A little costly I guess, but you should see for yourself. One-day pass is 15 $(different plans available if you want to become a member). And for that money you …

I bought the Gazelle Edge at Walmart for 100 dollars and I have to say, I love it! It’s easy to move and not very heavy at all. It folds up easily so I can easily slip it in a closet or move it from room to room. What’s …

Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

I worry to much about my baby’s health that is why I take care of him and I give him my 100% time and attention. I am a hands-on mother so to make sure that I know everything that is happening to my son and to witness his …

I’m always on the hunt for new vitamins as my diet isn’t great, even though I do try!
These vitamins come in a shiny silver box, which, I must admit, is what first drew my eye to them. Taking a closer look I noticed that they were …

I have an oily skin and that explains why I have acne all the time. I used to try a lot of anti-acne products to no avail. However, I like this product because this one worked and delivered what it claimed. First of all, it is available in tube …

I have mild adult acne and I also have combination skin, which can make it difficult to treat the acne. Products that dry the skin are too harsh for the drier portions of my skin and cause rashes and irritation. The gold standard treatment, benzoyl peroxide, is no good …

If you have the opportunity to join an Inches-A-Weigh gym, you really should not pass up the opportunity! I had the opportunity to work at one for a short period of time, due to the problems with the economy the owner was forced to close. We had …

Since I love fragrances and bath and body products, I decided to make soap as a hobby for awhile. I ordered all of the ingredients from a company called Brambleberry, and this one is one of my favorites. This is a soap base which you can melt and add …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

I love the smell of eucalyptus. It can be a little over-powering in certain instances but if used in the correct capacity, the smell can really be seriously relaxing. I experience back and shoulder pain pretty much on a daily basis and nothing much is going to fix it …

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 love my weight watcher scales, I use them everyday to weigh myself, they are really accurate.
The best thing I like about it is that it is digital it tells you exactly what weight you are for example: 58.92 kilograms. I like seeing how much weight I lose right …

Not long ago, I decided to give Biolage by Matrix Hydrating Shampoo a try. I’ve used Biolage before, but it’s been a while. This is part of their Matrix Essentials line.
One of the reasons I do tend to like Biolage products is that they do not test …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last few years. It may be caused by heredity, age, diabetes, hormones, health issues or any number of things. Not knowing what the problem is makes it hard to treat and even harder to deal with, but I have found …

I was told, about a year and a half ago, that I have sciatica. I had seemed to develop it from some repetative (and not so nice) movements while at work that involved heavy lifting, turning at odd angles while lifting, going up and down ladders, reaching futher than …

When I was working in the garden, I somehow got a nasty wood splinter deep into my finger and simply could not get it out. It was painful and swollen and starting to turn red. I was concerned that I would need to go to the doctor for this, …

I use essential oils for medicinal purposes and to make bath products and aroma therapy blends. Clove oil is a staple in my collection because it can be used for so many things. I normally use it in bath and body oils that have a spicy scent, or add …

My mom has been suffering from unexplained bouts of heart Arrythmia or erratic heart beat. After visiting Cardiologists, the suggestion of using a Heart Monitor for a two week period was suggested.
Our local hospital fitted mom with the King of Hearts Express + Heart Monitor, more commonly known as …