Being a regular user of two toothpastes, one is local brand and the other is imported, it never occurred in my belligerent mind that I would use this brand. I am always on the taste and price when it comes to toothpaste. Some toothpaste that gives after taste, it …

A mouthwash really comes useful when all you need is a quick oral rinse after a light midnight snack. I commit to a strict post-dinner regimen which includes brushing right after eating the evening’s bounty and proceed to the nightly baths. I try to turn in early …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

I really, really wanted these bars to work. I am overweight and have even considered weight loss surgery… so the idea that something could duplicate that without having to be cut was a dream come true for me. The surgery would be especially risky in my case, so …

I have always been a big fan of this body oil. If you have not been to the body shop for massage oil, you should try it. The oil is scentless at first, until you select which unique scents you would like to add. There are …

I get bored with cleansers. I love all types, and use a great variety including anything new that’s come along. One particular day I was shopping and stopped by the soap section because I was running low on shower gels and soaps. I couldn’t really find anything …

The Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer was an impulse purchase for me during the flu season.
I must admit that I have mixed feelings about hand sanitizers in general and about the Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer in particular.
I know that there are some people who will say …

Get rid of a headache quickly and with no cost! This seems to work for any type of headache, I am told, even hangovers! I do not know if it would be effective in the treatment of migraine, as this migraine is its own special circumstance. …

Weight Loss in a natural way with apple cider vinegar is a good and successfull worth to try technique. I have and its proven to be work for me. In August 2003, I’m having tonsillitis problem and I end up in a small surgery of removing my tonsil. …

When I was little, I have always dreamed of having a guide dog because I am totally blind.  When I finally got up the nerve to apply for one, I was 19 years old and very skittish of flying.  So I took the closest school to me and applied …

Although I had never used a product by Alfa vitamins before, I decided to try the Pancreatin as one of the ways I first attempted to manage my diabetes without drugs.
I had just discovered I was diabetic, and really did not want to take medications if it were not necessary. …

Vagisil is an anti itching cream for women who have yeast infections or other itching problems in intimate areas. Women often have yeast infection due to various reasons and they may need an over the counter anti-itching cream like Vagisil. I have used it before and it works really …

I have been using the same brand and type of soft contact lens for over 8 years, and see no reason to ever change. I first purchased Cooper Vision CV Encore Sphere Soft Contact Lens on the recommendation of my optometrist, because I had never used contact lenses before, …

Before I switch to Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer, I had used the Nivea Lip Care Essential once. So far, I have consumed one stick of Nivea Lip Care Essential and never had yet my second buy. I had my first use of this product when I entered Taipei two …

In the summer, I like to use body powder to help absorb perspiration and keep me feeling fresh after I shower. I was recently shopping for some at Walmart and noticed that there was an Equate brand that was similar to Gold Bond powder, which I had used in …

Two years ago when Scope came out with their tangerine mouthwash I was able to use it at a friends house and I loved it. The reason for this is because it is very light in the alcohol which got rid of the main problem that I had with …

I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

I have fibromyalgia, back spasms, and occasional menstrual cramps, so I know all about needing heat! Heat is a powerful therapy, and “heat on the go” is even better. I have used the Grabbers products for hands and feet, and absolutely loved them. This is a larger pad with adhesive …

I got my early Christmas gift yesterday! I have been wanting a Wii Fit ever since I saw it on television and internet. I just hate the fact that it is very hard to find one. And Ebay sellers sell a $90 worth piece for double the …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

There was this one time where I needed to lose at least 5 pounds in two weeks to fit into the bridesmaid gown that my friend, the bride, had specially ordered for me from the States. It was a very beautiful number and it would be a shame not …

When I was staying at my aunt’s house for a few days to help remodel, I started having some trouble with my irritable bowel syndrome. In this case it was in the form of watery diarrhea. I was not on any medication at the time for my condition, and …

It was my first time to attend the Barre3 exercise program last week. Barre3 is a mix of ballet, yoga and pilates, and a class lasts for one hour. The program includes several different workouts which make use of the bar, an exercise mat, and a small …

I use bath salts in conjunction with frequent hot baths to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. This therapy has been extremely helpful, especially when I use high quality Dead Sea salt and in large enough quantity. The minerals in the …

I used to travel 4 hours everyday. The only way to get to my work is riding a bus. I always see to it that I bring all the necessary things that I need in my bag most especially my personal kit. I used to brought alcohol before to …

I tried using different brands of toothbrush. I don’t have a personal favorite. The only things I consider before buying a toothbrush is the quality of the bristles, the brand name and its availability in the market. I always want to try new things when it comes to my …

In the past I admit that I was kind of a snob of sorts when it came to conditioners, mostly because I had that thick, almost horse long hair that reached to my waist and I had to get very good conditioners because otherwise my hair would be a tangled …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

I inherited a bottle of this shampoo from a neighbor’s yard sale. It was half full, and she didn’t think it was worth trying to sell to anyone, (who would buy used shampoo?) So she gave it to me as a bonus, since I spent a lot of money on …

I used to have gorgeous, smooth, strong fingernails. This was years ago. Age and keeping my hands in water a lot have taken their toll and now I have fragile, weak nails that have ridges and break off easily.
I decided to try an old home remedy that …

I have suffered from severe joint problems in my fingers, knees and back at times and the pain has limited my mobility on its worst days. While I try to use as many natural solutions to this as possible, there are days, especially when I have to go out …

This is an 8 oz. tube of cream that has an orange foot on it. It contains 60% pure Aloe Vera Gel. The cream is white and feels thicker than regular creams.
The cream claims to repair cracks and dryness on feet and heels. That did not happen in my …

Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …

Every woman nowadays uses feminine wash to keep our privates clean and fresh. I use PH care, cause first of all, it is definitely cheaper than the number one brand in feminine wash, which is Lactacyd. I also like PH care, cause they have different smells, like the cool …

Back in the early part of the decade, I used Clairol’s Daily Defense line of shampoos and conditioners—“ in particular the conditioners. It seemed to give my hair more body and a better feel and texture than any other. I noticed that it was becoming harder to find, so …

I sometimes have a problem with dry throat and hoarseness in the winter, or whenever my allergies are acting up in the summer and spring. I have tried several throat soother products, slippery elm lozenges, etc. and most of them work fairly well. When I last ran out of my …

The top of my hair suffers from thinness, and I am always looking for new products to help regrow the hair, or disguise the problem more effectively. At my last visit to the hairdresser, she informed me of a product she had just gotten in, called Keratin Complex Dry shampoo …

I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

Two weeks ago I suffered a very bad constipation which affected my daily activities, I had a head ache for two days and my stomach bloated. I had a very slow digestion during the weekend due to constant eating of hard foods with minimum water intake. It was really …

My body was under many physical and mental stresses due to personal circumstances in my life and my illness. One of the supplements I started taking six months ago to help cope with my stresses better and to reduce the amount of physical stress on my body was the …

Coconut Oil is the biggest secret today. Everyone is still in love with the idea of Polyunsaturated fats like Canola Oil, and Safflower, but they turn their nose up at the word “saturated”. Yes, Coconut Oil is a saturated fat, but a medium chain fatty acid. It goes immediately …

Even after eight years living in Michigan, I still haven’t quite gotten used to the seven month long winters here. I’m from Arkansas, which is almost always humid and hot, and has a winter that lasts the blink of an eye, so my skin certainly wasn’t accustomed to the …

First, a disclaimer. I am not a sun tanner. I use vampire-strength sun block when I am outdoors. I discovered this product through a friend, who came over when I had a pool party one year. She is a sun tan person and kept this lotion in her bag. It …

This is a hypnosis CD set which is composed of 8 audio sessions, all conducted by Wendi Friesen. Each audio session is composed of relaxation and hypnosis exercises to help the listener to sleep well at night. First of all I am not that new to hypnosis and I …

I had suddenly witnessing a terrible pain on the outside of the elbow of my right hand. Due to this I found great difficulty in grasping any object or cocking back the wrist. What made the pain even worst was the fact that this pain radiated down my forearm, …

Whenever I have my period, I would usually use a feminine pad instead of a tampon. I am really paranoid in using tampons because I am afraid of toxic shock syndrome or maybe I might forget that I have a tampon on. One day when I was walking around …

Once upon a time I thought only pregnant ladies have stretch marks but my friend had proved me wrong. My friend who is of my age secretly told me that she has stretch mark as well and she really wants to get rid of them. Because of …

I have elevated cholesterol and I refuse to take statin drugs after having a very negative experience with them. I have been taking fish oil and combinations of fish and flax oil for several years to help control the condition without drugs. I have a neighbor who has really struggled …

I am used to taking contraceptive pills because my boyfriend and I don’t want another baby yet and we can’t do much discipline especially in cold season so we need and planned to continue using this method of contraception. I think Althea is one of the cheapest pills I …

I have used baby oil in the past for many years as an in-shower moisture treatment. When I happened to be near the baby section, I noticed that Johnson’s now offered a baby oil that contained shea butter and cocoa butter. The product claims to lock in ten times more …