I experienced a severe attack of food poisoning, which although treated with antibiotics, resulted in some ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms for many months. Doctors did a battery of tests on me, but were never able to give a clear cut diagnosis. Eventually I was told that my now permanent …

I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

I have used several of Dr. Bronner’s castile soaps, and I always find them interesting. They are extremely versatile and can be used for any type of personal cleansing and even for household cleaning. Although they are very thin in consistency, they lather very effectively and come in a variety …

Sometimes my hair gets damaged because of too much exposure to sunlight and humidity. I have used several brands in the past to cure or repair the damage but then, I need to change.
My other brands just repaired the damage but …

I couldn’t believe it when I actually found Puralin in a store! I had to order it online years ago when I first tried their homeopathic weight loss pills (that worked, mind you), and so when I found this natural remedy for sinus congestion I knew I had to …

This is a review for a facial moisturizer I cannot find locally, although it is made by an American company. It may be available but so far I have not found it, unless perhaps it is packaged or marketed differently. The product is made by Neutrogena, and is called Ultimate …

Dove Beauty Bar White worked for me for awhile, but then suddenly began drying out my skin after about a month of using it. I was not sure that it was the soap, so I continued using it for quite a long time because I had purchased a …

After having spent a vacation with family and friends for about a month, I realized that my feet had started looked quite tired and dull. The skin looked quite dry and my toe nails seem to have lost their shine and luster. The fact that I always took …

By far, the easiest and SAFEST way to exercise would have to be using the OxyCycle. This isn’t a typical exercise bike that you sit on. You need to supply your own chair (couch, bed, etc.) The OxyCycle is basically just motorized pedals that allow you …

I like using Newtex Pantyliners Cottony cover during my light days or even just for everyday use because of its gentle and soft cover. It is comparable to more expensive breathable pantyliners in the market but its advantage is its price. It is cheaper than other brands …

One of my biggest health problems is constipation. This is due to the food I eat everyday, so my doctor advised me to take foods very high in fibers, so I tried experimenting different rich-fiber foods from bread to fruits and vegetables but I cannot devote my whole day …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

When I started having some pain in my right foot in the arch area, before resorting to a doctor, I decided to try some arch supports. Dr. Scholl’s is a leading provider of foot products that I have always trusted, so I went with the Adjustable arch pain relief inserts. …

When I got poison ivy for the first time in my life while visiting my best friend for a week, she gave me some powder packets that you dissolve in water for a compress or soak, and sent some home with me, but I found them to be a …

When I first saw the Tung brush, I was curious. I had been just using my toothbrush to clean my tongue, but it gagged me, and seemed a bit gross anyway. The Tung brush is supposed to get your tongue a lot cleaner, and get into the crevices …

I have always been the one to catch everything. If anyone near me was sick I would catch it. I always had a poor immune system. I was always sick from something. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I stopped getting sick all of the time. I …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

This is a lovely little bath bubble/ salt set, that, like its brand would suggest, can be very romantic. The powder itself is lovely, an azure blue mix with little white flakes that suggest the matching colors of the ocean. It comes with a cute little measure shaped like a …

I started using this insect repellent at my sister in law’s house since she is very health conscious and only buys the safest brands available. I can say that I am less than satisfied with this brand of repellent. I’m the type of person that will be …

Anytime Fitness in Belchertown MA is a cool gym to go to. It is real small compared to other gyms but there are two floors. The top floor is where the cardio equipment is and the bottom floor is divided into two rooms where one room is machine weights …

I love to get bubble baths to relax. I take one at least once a week but would love to do it more often. It is one of the best ways to unwind after a long day or week. I am always trying new bubble baths to get a …

Good Health Zinc comes in 50 MG tablets. This is solely a zinc supplement. I suppose the main reason you would take this would be to help boost your immune system. My personal feeling is that it is best when you combine zinc with echenacia and vitamin C but …

Bag Balm is for treating sore cattle teats. It is also sold in drug stores. The label states, “for chapped conditions and superficial abrasions.” I bought some as an aging woman. It is not as strong and icky as the items I use on my …

I like to feel like I am fully protected whenever I do use a maxi pad. I cannot always trust them, and know that leaks can happen within a split second. I needed some protection, especially for the overnights. I was trying to stray away from tampons a bit …

I used this one when I get irritated on my part when I traveled outside the Metro last year. I just used it because I did not bring my feminine wash that I trusted and that is the only feminine wash available in the market that time.
I remember I …

Wow, I have to tell you I will never, ever give my business to the Columbus Family Dental again. I seriously wonder just how they stay in business with the crappy service they offer.
About a year ago, my daughter had some decay on her front tooth (my fault for …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

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 …

Dental problems visit me every once in a while. I’ve had some work done on my molars in the past and they still continue to manifest problems even afterwards. The onset of my dental woes began last Christmas when I noted this sudden pain on my teeth …

I am a big fan of the natural products that Burt’s Bees make but I had never tried any of their shampoos until fairly recently. I paid about $20 for this product online although I did think it was a bit expensive. I figured it would be …

I suffer from terrible hemorrhoids that burn, sting and itch from time to time and one of the hemorrhoids products I like to use to help cleanse and soothe my hemorrhoids naturally is the Equate Pre Moistened Hygienic Cleansing Hemorrhoid Wipes with Witch Hazel. I like these wipes …

Swanson’s High-potency Vitamin D-3 is a supplement that is used to aid health in the skin as well as help with the absorption of calcium. This is most commonly taken as an all in one. Most people buy the calcium supplements that has the vitamin D in, to try …

I was looking for ways to make my daughter enjoy brushing her teeth more. I know she doesn’t mind brushing her teeth, but she also does not seem motivated to brush. I am constantly having to remind her and nag her to brush adequately on a daily basis. …

Anyone who has ever suffered a severe urinary tract infection can understand why you’d want to do everything you can to prevent them. I’ve heard about the cranberry cure for years, but assumed it was an “old wives tale.”
What I have learned more recently is that …

When Bath and Body Works had their clearance sale last winter, I bought some bath foam in the Twilight Woods scent. It is a rich and sexy fragrance, and I knew after using it at home that I would be buying more on my next Bath and Body Works spree. …

I am a regular user and big fan of natural soaps. I am not a huge coffee drinker, but other members of the household are, so I thought this product would be a nice novelty for them. Besides that, it was a huge bar for such a low price, I …

I have been suffering with a nasty virus for a good five weeks now and it is nearly gone but still lingering on with a sore throat. This illness has been so bad that on one point I thought I might have swine flu but the symptoms did …

For the past few months, I have been trying to find a product that will help to improve the condition of my skin. Not only does my skin have a tendency to be very dry, but it also have been prone to severe breakouts lately. Additionally, I …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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There are days when I have awful back and hip pain from sleeping in a wrong position to long. So I always keep at least one ThermoCare heat wrap for lower back and hip relief around in the house just in case. I only use these heat wraps when …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I’ve tried every anti-thinning serum, vitamin and shampoo there is. Most of the products that actually had some benefit were just ones that made the hair feel or look thicker without really changing anything about the hair or …

There are a lot of vitamins and antioxidant is coming out in the market. Sometimes you no longer know what to buy because they all claim that it is the most effective and guarantee effective I am the person that take the risk just to try one product. Until …

I received a Lampe Berger from my sister, and I was very sceptical of using scented oil lamps. I am a chronic pain sufferer, and tension makes the pain level increase. Well, the Lampe Berger, when using a calming oil, is extremely helpful in more ways than …

My present anti-dandruff sampoo seems not working for my hair. It is not very effective in removing the itchiness of my scalp and makes my hair so sticky. So I gave Pantene Pro V Anti-dandruff a try.
After shampooing my hair with this brand,I have my hair dried. The …

My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors used in most of the mainstream brands of toothpastes. It is so uncomfortable for me to use them, I will often not brush long enough, which can create a serious problem with my oral hygiene routine. To remedy this, …

Cherifer, It is a vitamin that boost the growth system of one person. I have seen a friend who is buying this vitamin and i’m using other brand. So i asked her what is the difference between the known brand that i am using than her brand which …

I wasn’t sure how to feel about a product like this where you put the pouch on the clothing instead of on the skin, but this was a while back, before I’d used the stick-on-skin pain relief patches, and had heard a lot of scary things about those kinds …

StriVectin neck cream is not in the stores you have to call and order it. You will pay an outlandish price for this small jar of cream that claims to visibly lift, tighten, smooth and tone your neck area. You will be sorely disappointed! It claims to cure “turkey …

A few weeks back, I noticed that there was a slight pain in my hand and my fingers which made me feel rather uncomfortable to do any kind of work with my hands. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary condition and tried treating it with pain …