Picture this: A travel weary young man fresh off the 12 hour over night train from Paris, covered in sweat, head full of random tidbits of information, and finger still sore from taking so many pictures.
That was me, backpacking through Europe…. untill I stepped into the Euro Youth hostel. …

When I discovered that I was grinding my teeth in the middle of the night, I knew that I had to do something to stop it. I wasn’t sure what, but I asked the next time that I went to the dentist. The dentist told me that I had …

I took advantage of a sale at CVS this week and picked up a box of my favorite anti-aging eye treatment. I had first learned of the Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod System when I had to get camera ready for a family wedding. At that time I …

I like to make my own massage oil blends, as well as use commercial ones. One oil that kept appearing over and over in some of my favorite products was grape seed oil. It seemed like whatever it was in, whether bath oil, massage oil, lotion, cream, even hair …

I have tried several different mouth rinses or mouth washes over the years and some were pretty good. Those, I still buy. Others, I feel were pretty terrible, and those I now avoid. The first time I tried Crest Pro-Health Night Clean Mouth Wash, it was …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the aches and pains of fibromyalgia, or sometimes just to relax. Other times, I might have a specific reason to bathing—“ like feeling sick from a cold or flu. Like with the fibromyalgia pain, the hot water can help to soothe body …

I used to use this product a long time ago, back when I had a (gasp!) Perm. I would work it into my wet hair as the stylist had shown me, and let it dry naturally or use a diffuser dryer. It always gave me a great tousled curl look, …

I have taken chlorophyll products in the past to help with breath and body odor. I do not have horrendous odor problems, I just like to be a bit of a clean freak with personal hygiene, and I also like to eat a lot of garlic for its health benefits. …

I have used a few H2O products in the past, and I used to be in love with the blue shower gel they made. Recently, I saw they had an orange version, so I had to try it out. The “blushing orange” gel is in a clear tube, showing off …

Sanrio is the creator of undoubtedly one of the cutest (and profitable) characters ever imagined—“ Hello Kitty. The tiny and eternally adorable kitten has graced so many products for so many years, she is an icon—“ even appearing on high end diamond jewelry and designer products all over the world. …

I had been feeling quite guilty for the past few months. Reason- My husband and my children had been complaining of my newly developed snoring problem. Initially I thought that my family was just trying to pull my leg, but when my son recorded my snores and played it …

I am a sufferer of chronic pain from fibromyalgia, nerve pain, and lower back pain due to stress and injuries. I’ve heard so many people talk about acupuncture treatment for pain, and how it changed their lives, that I’ve really always wanted to try it, but never really knew of …

I get really bad muscle cramping and stiffness that causes a lot of pain and discomfort and when this happens, I use the Jason Cooling Mineral Gel. This gel provides soothing cooling relief that helps ease the pains and discomfort caused by muscle cramping and stiffness naturally, which I …

Why poison yourself with a big name tooth paste containing the harmful ingredient of fluoride?
Unlike those big name brands, Tom’s of Maine offers a toothpaste without fluoride.
Fluoride has been widely regarded as a cavity preventing, tooth savior. It’s anything but. For years, people, from children to elders, …

I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …

I take a multi vitamin daily for my general health. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia, and since starting a regular vitamin regimen, I am definitely healthier—“ I had fewer colds, less muscle pain, and just generally feel a lot better than when I don’t take anything.
I’ve tried …

Although I know that tablet and capsule cold medications have the same ingredients as hot drink medications, there is something soothing and mentally helpful about drinking a warm cup of medicine. You can sort of imagine it making you feel better with its warmth. It’s completely psychological for sure, but …

You know, to be honest, I wasn’t really impressed with this shampoo. I was over at a friend’s house and after going into the jacuzzi in her complex, I had showered at her house and saw a bottle of the shampoo in the bathtub. As many of my friends know …

The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …

I purchased these for use on a vacation over seas. I needed dual voltage, and a set small enough to be portable. I only use these in the back portion of my hair, as I use a curling iron or rotating styler on the top. They did …

When going through a difficult and stressful time, I tried a few natural remedies. Some worked, some did not. This is one that seemed to work, at least moderately. What I liked about this one was that it did not make me feel sleepy. I could be completely clear headed …

Foreverliving Products propolis creme is brilliant. My baby who’s nearly 5 mths old had a nasty nappy rash a little while ago and after using the propolis creme for 2 nappy changes, almost all of the rash disappeared. After 1 day, her bottom was completely clear and …

I have been wearing glasses for years. I used to wear contacts and glasses only part time, but since I became sensitive to the contacts, I wear glasses most of the time now. I don’t know how it is that one’s glasses get so dirty and oily. I guess we …

I am really a long time user of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly even before I switch to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream. Though I have the creamy formula, I always see to it that I have the jelly one. This is already a part of my health habit when it comes …

Of all the condoms I have ever tried before, this is the best in my opinion. They are made of premium quality latex, and hence, provide enough protection without limiting pleasure. Honestly, I don’t know why some guys still stick to the thick-wall condoms. Maybe they …

I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

For the last few weeks my feet were just looking and feeling —˜horrible’. They felt so dry and rough, that the skin almost cracked on my heels —“ making them look just ugly and pathetic. But what was even worst was the fact that they also felt …

I always loved collecting different products that would help me maintain my health and beauty in a rather simple and effective manner—“ right in the comfort of my home. Though I loved experimenting with any new kind of products available in the market- I always preferred those which were …

I’ve used many different types of creatine over the years. Recently switched to NutraBio creatine ethyl ester and I have seen notable improvements. First, absolutely no bloating, no stomach cramping.
After about 2 weeks I noticed by bench press going up about 25 pounds in my last set. I feel …

Unfortunately, I am a young woman who suffers from excessive body hair. Sometimes I find the condition to be so debilitating. I constantly have to shave and keep a watch for newly growing strands of hair in embarrassing places. I used to be able to use …

While all of us know about cow milk, but people suffering from dairy allergy still rely on Soy milk as an alternative. When i was Breastfeeding, my son was diagnosed with diary and soy allergy. Next option for milk was Rice milk . This has awful taste and not at …

I have a mini pharmacy of back and neck patches, heating pads, cooling packs, back belts, ankle braces. You name it, and I can probably supply you with a product that will help on some level or another. It’s a sad and pathetic thing to admit to, but I …

I bought a box of Crest White Strips because I was going to a wedding in a few weeks and I wanted to see if they would brighten my smile because I wanted my teeth to look a white as they could for the pictures. I purchased the …

I’ve always had discoloration as far as my skin tone went. On my face it’s particularly noticeable because I have these huge red blotches, especially around my nose and on my chin. I’ve tried all kinds of things to control the discoloration, even visited a dermatologist, but what it …

Sensitive teeth has always been an on- off problem with me right from my teenage years. My teeth would suddenly start feeling sensitive —“ making it just difficult for eat or drink anything comfortably. Though I always tried using Sensodyne tooth paste to keep my sensitivity at bay, I …

I have taken magnesium for a number of reasons. I had heart palpitations, which at one point were thoght to be related to magnesium deficiency. I also have diabetes, which can deplete magnesium. I take proton pump inhibitors for GERD, and that can also deplete the mineral. It is thought …

When I saw the soap called “All About Hands” I thought it was very clever. It was a very smooth, square bar with rounded corners, and the words All About Hands embossed onto the front. It was a greenish-clay color, and was sitting in a friend’s soap dish, having never …

The Colgate Triple Action Fluoride Toothpaste is my second favorite among the Colgate toothpastes, next to the Maximum Cavity Protection, the original flavor. Colgate has a wide variety of toothpaste flavors and all of them are remarkably good and really favorite by consumers. But personally, the Colgate Triple Action …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

This Jarrow Chromium product is made from nutritional yeast, and is organically bound. Although it is slightly more expensive than some other brands, it is still very economical and from a good and reputable company. I have been taking various brands of chromium for several years to help me with …

I am overweight and a total food addict. I overeat regularly. When I heard about Full Fast spray, I was intrigued. I am a believer in holistic and natural medicine, so the idea that someone had come up with a natural way to influence the body not to be hungry …

This is an extremely user-friendly blood pressure monitor with a complete guide book and easy to use features. Before I used to go to the doctor or a pharmacy to get my blood pressure checked, but then I considered buying OMRON and it was very affordable at around $50.
The …

Sprectravite Multi-vitamins, I have used for less than one, hundred count, bottle and found it was not worth the aggravating of my stomach; and it also caused serious G.E.R.D.-like symptoms and acid reflux, that stopped after I discontinued the usage.
These are located in CVS, in particular, but the store …

My scalp has always been very dandruff prone giving way to lots of itching. Although I tried using various anti- dandruff shampoos, I would get relief of the itching only on the day I washed my hair with it. This always left me scratching my head due to the …

During my bulking phase, I came across a product called 4th Generation Krush Creatine. It supposedly increases the intensity of workouts by enabling you to lift more through the ATP-PC system. I was skeptical of this at first, but gave it a shot. It cost me 35 bucks, which …

I always felt exhausted and my joints used to hurt during and after my pregnancy. It was probably because of my being inactive especially towards the later stages of pregnancy and after childbirth when I had put on quite a lot of weight.
If I tried to sit on …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in the summer. Finding the right products for each season is sometimes a challenge. I don’t want a oily skin cleanser that is going to strip my face of all moisture, because then I get rebound …

One of the things I like about coming back to live in Europe is the good food. Brussels especially is a haven for dining as there are plenty of restaurants, brasseries and cafes to choose from. On the downside, everyone in my family seems to be gaining weight …

I purchased Natural Fitness 55cm Professional Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball Fitness Ball last year online because it is being reviewed positively. So I ordered online using my credit card, and was charged $25 for it. After around 21 days, it was mailed to me. The product came in a box, containing …