Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

Fennel tea was recommended to me by several participants on an irritable bowel syndrome forum. I have had the condition for years, after suffering a terrible bout of food poisoning, which left some scarring in my intestines.
I bought this brand because of the packaging. It just …

I bought this blood pressure monitor to take with me when I travel, and also to keep track of my blood pressure when I was given a new medication. This is small and easy to take in your purse, or even a small waist pack, so I could actually take …

I wanted to start a more intensive exercise program, and since I have a high resting heart rate, my doctor recommended that I buy a heart rate monitor. The one he suggested was a little out of my price range, so I looked for an affordable alternative and found …

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 …

Okay, after using this for an hour I did not want to ever get up. My poor back went into withdrawal because it felt so good. To anyone who has ever experienced any chronic and excruciating back pain, please try this. If you don’t want to shell out the …

I got big big problems with cellulites after I gave birth to my daughter. I got really fat (by fat I mean 20lbs fatter) and my skin was really sagging. It was so frustrating. I even cried one night because of my deformed body, I was 18 back then …

One of my favorite herbal teas to drink when I need relief from stress and tension is Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tension Tamer Tea. The tea has a nice minty and warm spice flavor to it and a very nice blend of relaxing and calming herbs in it. It helps …

The Tesco supermarket chain has a lot of everyday health care products in its range, and among them is this Daily Care Coolmint mouthwash. It is a lot cheaper than the more recognized brands such as Aquafresh and Colgate, and as far as I can tell it is not …

I love natural soaps, and this one caught my attention with the name. I can’t see auras, but it would seem likely that a glowing one is a good thing, so I bought this almond scented bar to make myself glow, just in case I ran across someone who could …

For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …

I just received my Wai Lana Yoga Beginners Workout DVD in the mail yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier. Since learning of Wai Lana and the Easy Yoga Series, I feel as if I have discovered a whole new world.
Honestly, Wai Lana Yoga is …

I’ve been struggling to remove plantar warts for several years now. After delaying removing them, the plantar warts have spread covering the bottom of my feet. I even went to a dermatoligist to remove the warts, but nothing seemed to work. After seeing a commercial on television about Dr …

One drug-free treatment that I know of is light therapy, a therapeutic method that uses photic stimulation. Though the process, tiny pulses of light are delivered to shut eyes. Some hospitals offer the service and fortunately, products are made available for us to be able to do the therapy …

I’ve been using Salospas Pain Relieving Patch for a really long time. I have lots of backaches and headaches from working and exercising and from my kids and that’s why this is so useful in my daily life. It’s just a pain relieving patch that is really sticky and …

I subscribed to weightwatchers online from December 2012 to August 2013. It worked initially. I went from 145 lbs to 132 lbs in 4 months. Then I slowly gained the weight back up and hit a plateau around 134 —“ 138 lbs. It is not until I quit and …

I like to try various natural products, to escape from some of the chemical exposure, and also because they tend to be very unique with attention paid to both the environmental health and the consumer’s. I came across a bottle of the Earth’s best lavender body wash and shampoo, …

Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last few years. I am not sure what is causing it, but it could be any number of factors, including age, heredity, hormones, fibromyalgia, lupus, diabetes or hypothyroidism. Lucky me! Since I don’t know what is causing the problem, it …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

Seasonal Depression which we shall refer to as SAD normally occurs about the same time every year. SAD starts in the fall or winter or it starts in the spring and summer. Some people only suffer from SAD during Christmas. A person who suffers from SAD in …

I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …

I bought this small massage roller to take with me when I travel. I have fibromyalgia, and often long car rides or flights leave me very stiff and my muscles will ache. If I don’t do something to ease it, it might carry over to the next day, which …

I am diabetic, and always interested in ways to control my weight better. I have used products containing green tea in the past, and found that in order to take enough for the product to really work, it meant taking enough that it would keep me awake at night from …

As soon as I received an invitation to my friend’s wedding —“ I felt greatly excited and anxiously looked forward to this day. But my only concern was the fact that I would require to stand for long hours at the wedding-a situation which I always tried to avoid. …

I am a bona-fide bath product junkie, and it took me forever but I finally got around to trying the Lush products that all my friends had been raving about and demanding that I go out and buy. One Lush product suggestion in particular kept coming up, and that was …

I currently routinely go to the gym twice a week, this is because my body weight has increased about three kilograms since three months ago. However, if I am busy I prefer to do this exercise at home because it’s more practical and flexible. Actually, I have two plans …

Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …

Alovera health products are home used products which are suitable for the entire family’s health and vitality. The Aloe drinks which are popularly known as Aoever Freedom drink and Alovera Gel have made some perfect transformation in my body. According to the literature attached to the …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

I take a hot bath nearly every night to help the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have always loved bath salts, especially when I learned about how they can help to re balance the minerals in your skin and body. Magnesium in particular is very useful for muscle cramps, which is …

My cousin is a makeup artist and photographer. When I was talking to her one day, she mentioned a product that models used to make their eyes appear more vibrant and the whites of their eyes whiter. I was intrigued by this as I have some slight yellowish …

Before my wedding day I vowed to lose weight and I did! I lost almost 6 lbs, well probably not just because of diet and exercise, but I also used Biguerlai Slimming Tea once a week for 3 months.
I bought the box of 25 individually wrapped sachets for only …

Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …

I love taking a nice hot bath in a large tub—“ with plenty of soothing bath salts. I have fibromyalgia, and this often helps ease the pain and cramping that occur on a regular basis. Aside from that, it is relaxing, good for my skin, and soothing to the senses—“ …

I hate having to deal with my little one being sick. During the winter seasons and during the windy times of the year, I noticed my baby boys nose running more than usual. He could not breathe very well and I hated watching him struggle to breathe through his …

DARE is a program that is for grade school children which is run by law enforcement officials. The program typically is put into a school by parents calling their prescient and asking for the program to be started at their local school. Once this is done, if the funds …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

I really didn’t expect much from this product and to be quite frank it didn’t change my perception. I found these tweeziers to be a waste of money.
When I used it I found that the light the tweezers have did not work. The magnifying glass was an …

After spending years around athletes, I have seen muscle soreness and strain of every kind. Determined to find products that offered genuine relief, I began to look into temperature pack available on the market. What I hoped to find was a product that was effective, easy to …

Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …

I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …

When I suffered with a really bad episode of thrombosed hemorrhoids that eventually had to be lanced, I needed to use a sitz bath three times a day after the surgery. Note to anyone who is ever told they need a lancing procedure done—“ get a second opinion. Sometimes it …

Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …

With the summer season quickly approaching, I have decided to step up my exercise routine. For the past five months, I have been working out at least three times a week. So far, I have noticed a big difference in the way I look and feel, but …

When my only pair of glasses broke, I needed a new pair quickly. My job requires attention to detail, so I had no choice but to find the fastest service I could. I always heard Lenscrafters was the best place to get eye ware, although I also heard they …

I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …

I used to have quite sensitive teeth because I could not stand extremely cold temperatures. Good thing and Sensodyne toothpaste was available at a local store, so I bought it for 170 pesos at only 100 grams. Well, thankfully, it was able to deliver its promise and now my …

O Organics Pomegranate Flavored Italian Soda is imported from Italy and is a USDA Organic quality product. It comes in a cute sleek little bottle or can be purchase in the larger size bottle or by the case too. It is a nice carbonated substitute for colas …

A couple of weeks ago my daughter started picking at her lips. After a while she ended up with a cold sore on her lip. This is the first cold sore she has ever had. We went to Rite Aid and asked the pharmacist what would …