When I had an outdoor hot tub for a few months when I lived in Texas, I was thrilled to find out that I could add fragrances to it. You cannot add the products you would put in your bath water because they can clog the filter, and completely unbalance …

When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

I am a person who has been suffering from dry eye problem for a last few years. Experiencing severe itching especially in the corners of my eyes due to dryness often leaves me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Although I have been using eye drops to combat this problem, …

I was born with deformed feet. My feet look normal but I only have 4 bones not five bones in both my feet. Two of my middle toes on each foot share one bone. All my life I have struggled to wear shoes. My first pair of shoes had …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …

It was that time of the year where the seasons just change drastically and all the cells in my body are in panic mode. Not only did my skin suffer but my mouth as well. At first, I thought that I had many mouth sores. Upon closer look, I …

I saw Skinny Switch Secret Diet on an infomercial and it was unlike any diet I have ever seen on television. Skinny Switch Secret Diet was created by Rob Nevins. It is a diet based on eating lean and healthy for two days and then splurging on the third …

The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …

Nevramin is a Vitamin B-Complex with a generic name of Fursultiamine + B6 + B12. It contains 50mg of Fursultiamine which is a Vitamin B1 but five times more potent, 250mg of Pyridoxine (B6) and 250mcg of Cyanocobalamine (B12). It is indicated for patients with Neural disturbances, neuralgia, polyneuritis …

I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer from leg and foot cramps, as well as general pain and crampiness of my whole body as a symptom of this condition. I have taken quite a few different medications and supplements to deter the cramps, and I also take a hot bath every …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

I am one of the people who has been diagnosed with fatty liver. Should people with my same condition concern like I do? Yes, we should. I have done a lot of research about my condition. I also have been asking doctors who have many experiences with their patients. …

Clear eyes is made by Prestige Brands International. Clear eyes is made to take the redness out of your eyes when you are tired and did not get a good nights sleep or when you have allergies that bother your eyes. It helps relieve dryness and itching that are …

One summer when I was stuck outside for much longer than I had anticipated, I was eaten alive by mosquitoes. I had about twenty to thirty bites all over my arms and legs, and even a couple on my face. I was at someone else’s home at the time, …

I discovered this lotion after borrowing it. I was at a couples house who had a baby, and they used this on the baby’s sensitive skin. I needed some hand lotion so I asked to use it, and I was immediately impressed. My hands felt instantly soothed and …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms of this frustrating and painful condition is through massage and bath therapy. I use a lot of essential and carrier oils in making my own massage blends and bath oils. Avocado oil has become one of my new …

Germ X is a wonderful hand sanitizer that claims to kill 99.9 percent of germs. I purchased this bottle during the height of H1N1 and it remains more than halfway full. I have to confess that rather than use sanitizer, I usually wash my hands instead though …

When I decided to change my hair colour, I liked it, so I kept on dyeing for long, but that is very damaging for the hair. That’s why I asked my hairdresser for some tips on finding a good shampoo to keep my hair colour, and he recommended me …

The Patch (originally Nicoderm) is an aid to help those people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes. The whole point of the patch is to give you the same amount of nicotine which you are accustomed to getting from your cigarette & slowly lower you dosage, week by week.
There …

I have combination skin that is sometimes difficult to manage. I like to use a hydrating mask at all times of the year, but it is sometimes hard to find the right one for summer, when my skin is oilier and often victim to mild adult acne breakouts.
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Way back in 1990 I remember how a Chinese guest found so much relief from Omega Pain Killer Liniment that as he arrived in our office he was bringing along a small bottle this and he kept on showing to every one around the office the bottle of …

I spent a week out of town and ran out of shampoo on the second night. Wanting to save my money for my vacation, I decided to try a generic (store brand) of the shampoo I was using at the time, which was Pantene’s Pro V.
I found a comparable …

Ever since I knew just what acne was and what effect it had on my dating opportunities or lack thereof, I have turned to various cleansers to make sure my face would be as far away from looking like a tired pizza as possible. One of my favorite tricks of …

I often use Tylenol instead of Advil for pain relief, since the ibuprofen can irritate my stomach if taken for more than a few days. However, Tylenol does not treat inflammation, so when I know my problem is inflammatory, I prefer to use the Advil. I often take the …

I have been a fan of neutrogene products for a little over five years now. Sometimes they work great, other times they don’t work much at all, but for the most part I’ve found that neutrogena is great for cleansing products, but not necessarily acne products. As a youth, …

If you ever want to experience the ultimate in high end bath products and excellence in perfumery, look for anything by Thymes.
When I lived in NJ, there was a little bath and body gift store near the beach that sold, along with several other great brands, the Thymes …

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 always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

Wanting to lose weight is not a new issue for most women. Most of us always want to lose weight! And even if we do, we always want to lose some more. I am in the same page with most women. I wanted to lose a little weight (just …

Since 1 year I am using the Classic tooth brush to brush my teeth. And since I am using it I normally don’t have any dental problems. The brush is very flexible and very easy to use. It comes in many sizes for different ages of …

Dry mouth is horrible. I suffer from it because of medicine I am taking that makes me thirsty and dry in the mouth all the time. Dry mouth causes my mouth to be so dried out it can sometimes cause sores and gum inflammation. The reason why is because …

I used to be skeptical of effervescent tablets because I wonder if they’re really absorbed well by the body. My physician doesn’t approve of me drinking coffee given my nervous bouts. Berocca seemed like a common energy booster in the corporate world, especially in my office so …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

Squid Soap- What an interesting name. Squid Soap is made by Airborne. I have two teenage daughters at home and they really don’t need lessons in hand washing. However, when my little niece comes over for an overnight visit, I always have this great product on my …

Sacha Inchi Oil is a certified organic oil made from a wild seed which grows in Peru. It contains the highest concentrate of Omega 3 of any oil — almost 50% — plus Omega-6, Omega-9, vitamin E and amino acids. I was looking for an Omega-3 supplement that …

I take medications that sometimes cause me to have chronic nausea. I never know exactly when it is going to affect me, which can be pretty inconvenient.
In the past, I have tried taking anti nausea drugs but found them to have side effects I did not want, …

Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …

A few days back, when I happened to suffer from severe cold and cough, I happened to use this product called J.R Watkins Menthol Camphor rub. Though I had been using —˜Vicks vapor rub’ for quite a few years, I happened to pick up this product only out of …

What really attracted me to this brand of water was the bottle design. I really love its simplicity and classic quality. It is a plastic bottle that is cylindrical in shape with a round base bottom and has a twist off cap at the mouth of the bottle to …

NutriSystem is a diet program shown all over the internet and television. Seems like every other commercial on TV is about NutriSystem. When the program first launched, I was intrigued by claims and inspired by the women shouting NutriSystem’s glory. For people who wanted to lose weight, NutriSystem seemed …

I have combination skin which is dry in the winter and oily in the summer. Sometimes I suffer with mild adult acne, which is annoying at age forty one. I’ve had pretty good luck with using clay masks to treat the acne in the past, so I though instead of …

I was happy that I didn’t need to buy this product. It came free with my Biore nose strips. This is an inexpensive daily cleanser that’s also known to exfoliate your skin. It comes in a tube and the price is okay for the size of the product. I …

When I was telling my hairdresser about a problem I had been having with blackheads around my nostrils, she suggested that I should try a mask made out of Moroccan white clay (hectorite.)
Having no idea where to get this (and she was no help there!) I had to …

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 …

I decided to give the Fullbar Diet another shot since, although I was unimpressed with the chocolate chip bar, I really wanted to taste the peanut butter crunch variety. Just for the record the last time I tried the Full Bar Diet, I didn’t lose an ounce, …

I used alcohol based when I wash my hands when there is no available water and I am out of town. To ensure the cleanliness of my hands most especially before and after I eat. We should maintain the cleanliness of our hands because mostly we get some microorganisms …

I am a musician, and a fan of natural products, and I love anything that shows a weird sense of humor. This is why friends knew this product had “me” written all over it. The simple natural combination of tea tree oil (which I love) and witch hazel has been …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …