I have always been a believer in natural medicines, even though my experiences have been mixed. I have fibromyalgia, and when several people on a fibromyalgia message board reported getting really good results with taking SAM-e, I wanted to give it a try too.
My symptoms over the last …

When I have a cold with bad chest congestion, I usually use something like Vicks Vaporub or Mentholatum for my chest. The last time I ran out, I decided to try a natural brand that looked interesting. It was from All Terrain, and is called Breathe Better Rub. Like Vicks, …

I don’t care if this is a product for children, because I think it’s great for adults too! I bought this product because I’d tried a few other baby herbal salves in the past, thanks to my friend who has a couple kids and tends to load me up …

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 have used a few of the Giovanni products before and I found most of them very nice. The Cassifleur White Tea body wash was one that I happened to run across and really liked the fragrance of. It has a touch of the bitterness of tea, but with …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

Cashmere Bouquet is an old soap. It has been around ever since I can remember. People have kept it alive because it is a classic and there is nothing else quite like it. I can remember my grandmother and sister using this soap, and taking a bath with it …

I have been looking for a good toner that I can use year round. In the winter my skin is too dry for a lot of the astringent ones, and in summer I need something that will really get the oil off my face and not just feel cool. …

I always brush my teeth three times a day every after meal. However, i feel that brushing is not good enough to kill the plaques that stick on my teeth. I prefer using mouthwash. I usually use mouthwash once a day before going to bed. I feel fresher and …

The Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly is very useful to our family. It really does wonders to dry skin. And because of its mildness, it can be used by both mommies and babies. Ever since my son turned two, I thought he will not get diaper rashes …

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 bought this from As Seen on TV in the fall for $300, when with the cold coming to Vancouver, I was afraid I might not be able to take those long walks outside anymore. And it turned out to be a prescient idea, as this was exactly …

My grandmother always told me that prevention is better than cure. I don’t have major problems regarding the health of my liver, but after a friend of mine had hepatitis I understood that it’s vital to take care of my liver. Essentiale Forte by Sanofi is one of the most …

I know most people are into taking digestive medicines and things of that nature but I find that there are other types of remedies out there that can cater to your indigestion problems. I was having some serious indigestive issues to the point where I couldn’t eat anything. Nothing …

A few months ago, I noticed I don’t get quality sleep at night. I toss and turn trying to find the most comfortable position as result, I still feel tired in the morning. I tried ruling out some factors as to why this happens. No more caffeine at least …

I like to use Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse daily before brushing my teeth with my preferred brand of tooth paste. I noticed that the older I was getting, the more my teeth were having a look of discoloration and dullness. It could be because I drink coffee …

A few years ago, I was happily a member of a local LA Weight Loss group, but the center closed down and I was forced to look for other alternatives. LA Weight Loss WAS exceedingly expensive, but it worked, even if they DID try to force their food products …

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 am not an avid fan of the Close Up toothpastes because I have been used to using Colgate instead. At one point I ran out of Colgate toothpaste and I decided to try out a small tube of Close Up’s new toothpaste which is their Fire-Freeze. I have …

When a fellow fibromyalgia sufferer make a shopping trip and picked up lots of bath goodies for her nightly hot bath, she was generous in sharing with me. One of the products she gave me was Aura Cacia Euphoria mineral bath. I got several fragrances, and the euphoria was one …

I purchased a copy of this 3 day diet regimen because of its attractive 10 pounds loss after 3 days in the internet hoping that I could cut my ecess fats. I actually like it and find it effective even if I only lost 4 pounds which is not …

No matter how hygienic a person is, there are times that he/she will have flaws too. Like for me I’m not born with atlethe’s foot and that’s for sure even when I’m growing I don’t remember that I had a bad foot odor. It just happened that when I’m …

Smile is a herbal product in the form of loose powder, which is used to cure the constipation. I had the problem of constipation during my pregnancy and as we all know during pregnancy it is not safe to take any kind of medicine that may affect the …

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 …

Getting between the teeth to get the stuck in foods can be quite difficult. That is where dental floss comes in. My choice of floss is Johnson and Johnson Reach Mint Flavor Waxed Dental Floss. I choose it for several reasons including the fact that it is a trusted …

When I read an article in a magazine about Kappus soaps, I decided to order one. I had never heard of the German brand, but apparently they are quite famous for their six-times milled glycerin soaps, which last a long time and have no animal testing involved. They are formulated …

Ivory soap is known as a gentle soap and that is one of the reasons that I decided to try it. I am constantly trying new things just to see if I can find something better. I purchased a three pack of Ivory Soap at the grocery store for …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

I have been trying to lose weight for quite a while, and been looking for a way to track my calories and all. First time I did by manually writing the things I eat in a book, which is not helping because my handwriting is not so good …

Althea Contraceptive Pills have been out on the market for a while, it is being manufactured by the Trust Contraceptive brand.
I took this pill last month of June 2010 after an exhaustive research on worthwhile and safe contraceptive pills. After reading such things regarding the scary mini-strokes some people use …

I have had severe hair growth problems as long as I could remember. Ever since I was a little girl, my hair would grow at a net length of 1 inch a year. It would break off more than it would grow. I was tired of the ridicule and …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

One of my growing problems right now that I am adult is my sensitive immune system ever since, which often, made me sick especially if there’s an extreme weather changes.
I am very prone to flu, fever and coughing when the weather suddenly shifted, so I really need to take …

This CVS brand Scar Gel named simply that… Scar Gel, is only available online. I had tried a few other varieties of scar gels and creams and though some of them have shown a few results here and there, I’m still looking for one that does a better or …

I will use almost any brand of tampon. Name brands have never really been important to me though I know many of them work better than the generic brands. Though I stay away from name brands because of the cost, my husband acts as if he does not know …

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 …

I knew when I saw it that this product was only meant for babies, but I can act like a baby at times, so I figure I qualified. I had picked it up out of curiosity. I was standing by the cotton swabs section while my partner picked out the …

I have been hypothyroid for years and have always taken the synthetic drug Synthroid to treat it. Although my TSH levels are in normal range, I still have a pathetically slow metabolism and a few symptoms that are still suggestive of low thyroid levels. Since I also have other conditions, …

When I want to try a new essential oil, I often turn to Aura Cacia brand, as I have always been very happy with their products. I like to add essential oils to my massage oil blends, and also to bath salts and foot baths. I read about lemon eucalyptus …

Conzace was the supplement prescribed to me by my doctor in the midst of coping a very bad cough. Not too eager to get started, I asked around. What’s so special about this supplement? I got the impression that many medical professionals were in favor of …

I think every household should have a bottle of TCP Liquid Antiseptic which has a multitude of uses and I cannot really think of a strong enough equivalent. Since I was a kid, this is the first thing I have reached for (or my mum reached for) to …

Some time ago, my dental hygienist recommended that I switch from my toothbrush from manual to electric. It turns out that I was applying too much force while brushing my teeth and that was rubbing off the enamel, making my teeth vulnerable to damage. Let me tell you, I …

If you’re anything like me, your teeth and having fresh breath are important. Unfortunately most of my own teeth have gone by the board over the years, but the few I have left I like to keep tip-top and one of my oral hygiene regimes is the mouthwash.
Morrisons (large …

I think that this Betadent Blue Granuli is a very good tooth paste. I usually use Lacalut. Lacalut is really great. But once in a while I would like to make a switch and try some other tooth paste. Usually, I will pick a tooth paste, will become disappointed …

I started using the ONE A DAY Weight Smart Advanced multi-vitamin over a year ago. It is really a wonderful product. I have so much more energy than I ever had. Also, this multivitamin boosted my metabolism and helped me to loose a few pounds.
I …

My lips have a tendency to be very dry, and the winter weather season has done nothing to alleviate my problem. Aside from very dry skin, I often find myself trying to combat parched and chapped lips. Although I know that there are several medicated products available …

I have used baby lotion as a facial skin cleanser off and on since I was an adolescent as, not only it is incredibly cheap, but it is very pleasant to use and effective too. I do not know how many other women would think of using baby …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

I bougth this Pre-brush rinse in febuary, i have used it religiousley for two weeks. in fact i have finished up two of the plastic bottles, followin the procedures listed on the container,but lo and behold, my teeth remained as it had been. When i had finished the …