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 …

I take a nightly hot bath to help me combat the effects of fibromyalgia. The pain and muscle spasms reacts very favorably to warm water, and also the effects of mineral salts that I often add to the bath. This therapy has kept me active and living normally for several …

I have occasional problems with dry eyes, and I find relief in using Systane eye drops daily when I have a flare up. When I was having a particularly bad bout, my eye doctor recommended using the Systane ointment at night, because I was waking up with eyes that were …

Irish Spring Deodorant Soap is a bath soap I have been using. It costs 60 pesos in local stores, and I think it is a reliable soap that helps get rid of the dirt and the grime you had on your body, and helps you feel refreshed again.
It …

I was looking for a natural sunscreen and came along Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture Plus Lotion with SPF 18 and I must say it was just what I was looking for. The lotion was rich and creamy and helped moisturize and protect my skin from the sun and dry …

The human body definitely needs adequate calcium supplementation since it keeps our bones and joints strong. Without it, especially for aging individuals, it can result in osteoporosis. In simplest terms, our teeth, bones, and joints can get brittle and can break easily without enough calcium supply.
My mother …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …

When I took a trip to Savannah last year, I went to dinner in the famous Olde Pink House, which was a wonderful experience—“ especially because it was the night my partner proposed to me.
It could have been much less wonderful though, if not for this product! I had …

Here’s some background info that I am going to summarize from the following website http://www.healthychocolatebusiness.org about the shake. Pretty much Xocai’s X-Protein Weight Loss Shake is supposed to be high in antioxidants, and filled with good fibers and ingredients that help people to shed pounds and to cut back …

I actually look forward to taking one of these vitamins each morning just after breakfast because they taste so good. They are sweet and have a light orange flavor. The orange flavor is never overpowering or too strong, which is good. Although they are chewable, most of the time …

I have always been used to shaving the hair on my legs with harsh chemical creams, that sometimes irritated my skin and causes redness, burning, and itchiness! So I decided to go a different route, and I bought myself a razor. I bought the Gillette Venus Razor. I remember …

This summer time, I have noticed that more skin problems are getting complicated.
I was at home and complaining to my sister about my back pimples specifically on my shoulders and lower back. She then suggested using Dr. Kaufmann’s soap and she even accompanied me in buying it. It is …

I have never been very good at flossing my teeth and now I am over 40, I have noticed that my gums have suffered for it somewhat as they are a bit receding. My dentist has always told me that I brush my teeth well but he tells …

Yardley has always made great soaps. The classic lavender is probably everyone’s favorite, but I have used quite a few of their others and they are all nice. One that I like to use in the summer is the Lemon Verbena with shea butter. I am not a huge …

A few weeks back, when my husband complained about my bad breath- I didn’t seem to the remark very seriously. But as days passed I noticed that I received a similar kind of comment from my friends and family. This is when I decided to take the problem of …

I’ve worn glasses since my childhood, but as an adult, I prefer contact lenses. I’ve tried several brands, but the ones I usually get prescriptions for are the Acuvue Oasys with hydra-clear Plus Contact Lenses. They make these for astigmatism, which I have, and cost me …

When I was working on a music project with some other musicians, we used a studio every week for a few hours. We had a private bathroom, and I was put in charge of supplies. (They all know I love soap.) I decided to do something kind of fun, …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used every therapy out there, including massage, which does help a great deal. Since my partner is not always around to give a massage, I have an interest in massage tools that I can use when I am by myself.
This trigger point self …

I take a lot of vitamins and several medications for health issues, and I am sort of a disorganized person but it’s because I am forgetful. If I do not have something staring at me to say “take this”, I might forget. So, for that reason, and …

No woman likes to admit to having problems with gas, and I hate to dispel any illusions men might have about us but…. we have gas like anyone else. In my gas, it’s almost always dependent upon the kind of foods I’m eating. Anything high in milk product or …

I have tried just about every topical pain relief product to help with my nerve-related and fibromyalgia pain. Aspercreme was actually one of the first I ever tried, way back in my teens when it started. I liked the idea of not having an odor to the treatment, …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …

My skin is very sensitive to insect bites. When I am bitten by a mosquito, the bite swells and it will take weeks before it will completely heal. I have plenty of scars caused by mosquito bites. The scars stay on my skin for several months that is …

The Total Body Wrap Pillow is the best pillow I have ever used. I have spent thousands of dollars for pillows and neck support products, and have finally found the solution.
Being a side sleeper, it is normal for me to wake up in the morning with pains in …

Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

I use Ostocalcium B12 syrup for my family member since many years. I am using it for my daughter and son, as they are below 10 years and of growing age. …

As I have used various Body Shop products I have come to trust them as an environmentally aware company that takes care to use organic and fair trade products. Whenever you buy a product, you can read about where the ingredients come from and how the production of them is …

Ah, we’ve all been afflicted by that terrible monster, the cold. Stuffy nose, snot dripping down your throat, coughing and hacking at all hours of the day. So you take cold medicine, which helps you recover, but what about that pesky cold in the meantime? You still have to …

I have really been into dental hygiene for the past few years. I like to not only keep my teeth white, but also I like to keep them healthy and clean. I noticed that brushing was not always enough to get my teeth as clean as I like them. …

I have always loved using natural health and beauty products and so felt quite thrilled when my husband gifted me this product called Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains foaming bath oil. Initially when I held the product in my hand, this bath oil looked rather unbelievable. Since this …

I have had glycolic acid peels done in the past by Esthetician. I have problem skin, and often get ‘whiteheads’ or small white cysts on my face. A professional peel always corrected this but was terribly expensive. Then I found a great alternative at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Renew enzyme facial …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have used plenty of pain rubs. I like to try natural products, so since I had not used the All Terrain before, I bought some to try. It wasn’t as expensive as some I have used, and it has some nice ingredients that do not …

When Neutrogena came up with a continuous spray product that had “Helioplex” which was their own UVA/UVB stable protection blend, Banana Boat did not waste any time coming up with their own “AvoTriplex” name for the same sort of photo-stable protection. I had to laugh a bit. Companies always …

Chromium picolinate is a trace mineral believed to be very important in regulating metabolism. For many years, it has been recommended to diabetics, as it helps to maintain good glucose control. I am diabetic and have been taking it for quite awhile.
Recently I switched brands. …

I bought some fitness DVDs when I was trying to lose weight. Recently, I bought The Biggest Loser Cardio Max DVD. While some of the others are gathering dust in my collection, this one gets used a lot. I keep it in my DVD player all …

I’ve been attracted by these soft lenses by the TV commercial which was shown on 2 weeks ago, at that time, I was spontaneously interested, not only because it was permanent soft lenses, but I thought it was kind of cheap products. I mean, I used to buy permanent …

I am one of those customers who love to make impulse purchases, usually chosen at the checkout, which is exactly where they know to put all the cute little things that people don’t really need to buy but always will.
This week I picked up a little lip balm …

I bought this fantastic eye pillow after having used on at my massage at Adelaide Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s filled with 5 different herbs that are intended to help you sleep, and the soft material on the outside makes it one of the most pleasant-feeling eye pillows …

My mother gets her diabetic testing supplies through Liberty Medical. She is legally blind, and uses the glucose monitors that “talk.” I am also diabetic. When I could not get strips for my own machine right away, my mom was kind enough to share her new machine and strips …

Like most people, when I got into my forties my eyes started to change. I could see just fine for driving and generally getting around, but reading small print became impossible. I even had to have my kids read the fine type on the back of cans and …

My hair has very dry ends, and I don’t want to lose the length, so I try to baby them, iron them, and do whatever I can to manage them. On some days, they feel like straw. I have used Redken products before, namely the shampoo and conditioner for colored …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

When you’re hands need to be washed it isn’t always as easy to find some clean water to wash them with. Whether you are stuck on the bus, on the side of the street or doing some last minute grocery shopping, bacteria can find you and begin to plague …

I love products made with shea butter, and I have used pure shea butter to make my own. However, I did not know how to translate the butter into an oil product, and I really wanted to use it in my massage oils. So, I ordered this shea oil. I …

I’ve officially assigned this item as my office sanitizer, together with the usual amount of things I stuff inside my bag in and out of work. I carry plenty of disposable rubbish, but this Skin Protec hand sanitizer disguises itself more like a fashion accessory that you can …

Band-Aid Calamine Spray is a spray that helps when you have a rash or itching. Recently on a trip, my son and I both broke out with a sun rash. We both have fair skin and react to the sun often.
We had two different products to use for the …

When my husband and I joined a few friends in a trip to Niagara Falls, we all are talking about sharing huge room to rest. I was reluctant with this arrangement because I snore when I am sooo tired. Knowing there will be lots of activities and walking, I …

I am one of those persons who do experience severe dandruff conditions every now and then. Though my dandruff is quite temporary and always seem to disappear and reappear time and again, it makes it just vital for me to store an anti dandruff shampoo on my bath …

I have always experienced thronging headaches time and again and these headaches not only leave me feeling depressed but also feeling irritated and fatigued. Though sometimes only taking a pain killer seems the only solution to get rid of my headache, initially I always try healing it with the …

I love massage, and basically working a lot and sporting a lot, I need massage. The best thing, of course, would be to get a masseuse or at least my boyfriend to do it for me, but the first would be too expensive to use their help on a …