I have combination skin which is very dry in the winter, but very oily in the summer. My requirements for cleansing it are different depending on what time of the year it is. Summer often leaves me dealing with mild acne and a shiny face, and my cleanser needs to …

One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

Before I started using Nature’s Blend Vitamin B Complex, I had some problems such as severe bruising when I bumped one of my limbs or severe fatigue.
I took this problem to my doctor, who was concerned about my bruising. He was not as concerned with the fatigue because some …

I suffer from canker sores from time to time due to some of the medications I am on that causes mouth sores. One of my favorite oral rinses to use to help cleanse, treat and heal my canker sores naturally is the Eco Dent Ultimate Essential Mouth Care Rinse. …

I am a musician and have spent years playing keyboards with headphones. This has resulted in mild tinnitus, which was complicated by an ear infection that left some permanent damage. I tried several natural remedies that were taken by mouth, but they did not work at all. Then I decided …

I stayed at a friend’s house when I traveled to see an event in Florida a couple of years ago. I stayed a couple of weeks. While I was there, I ran out of my mouthwash, and my friend recommended that I use hers rather than buying more, because she …

The Neutrogena Wave Duo is the second version of the wave. It costs a little more because it works your face at two speeds instead of one. At first I thought there was no sense to get this one because the other worked fine. But eventually I saw it …

When I ran out of the Cepacol my aunt had lent be during a family-wide bout of a bad cold, I had to buy more throat lozenges. I was miserably sick and didn’t feel like driving far, so I stopped at a little independent pharmacy where I hardly ever …

I have fibromyalgia, and often use massage therapy as a way to relieve painful muscles. I have a variety of oils I like to use, and even some that I have made myself, but when I saw this combination, I was interested. It has ginger, lemon grass, peppermint and lavender …

The health of my skin has always been important to me, especially since I’ve always gone to war with acne throughout my life. Even now, in my thirties, I still have the occassional, but manageable, breakout. Unfortunately, both of my teenage sons have suddenly hit puberty and are suffering …

The fact that I am not one of those who have very strong legs, standing on my feet for more then 15- 20 minutes often left me with severe pain in my leg, thus making me feel just uncomfortable and uneasy. In fact if ever I failed to treat …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …

I eat a lot but yet I do not gain any weight. I consulted many doctors to check what was wrong; finally it came down to having effective digestive system. Too effective, that everything I eat just refuses to stay in. Thus I thought only pills will offer me …

If you have dealt with acne like I have, you search till you find the right cleanser. The problem was for me, no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find the right cleanser to clear up my face. No matter what I did, the acne got worse. And when …

As any Diabetic knows monitoring your blood sugar is an essential part of handling the disease. There are many glucose meters on the market and I have tried several. The one that I have found work best for me is the OneTouch Ultra Mini. This is a small compact …

I love using natural soaps, and Shea Terra has been a company I have come to trust for very high quality soap. After using a vitamin C cleanser in the winter along with a toner that also contained a high volume of vitamin C gave me good results, I wanted …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

I love to try new body washes and other bath products, and buy a new scent at least once, just to see if I like it. I’ve used Softsoap brand before, but never for body wash, and then I saw a few scents I was really wanting to …

Late last year I bought Remington EP5000SS Smooth & Silky Women’s Rechargeable Epilator for $30 online when I started to epilate again. It was made by Remington, and with a nice design of dark red and gray colors, and its versatility and neat features, it is one of the …

The doctors told me I needed more calcium in my diet, but a lot of calcium supplements seem to upset my stomach and were hard to swallow because of them being to large in size. However, I recently found the Nutrition Now Calcium Adult Gummy Vitamins and have taken …

I normally keep a box of Band Aids in my kitchen, along with a box of finger cots. The reason for this is that I am quite frequently cutting myself accidentally with a particular deli knife, that although I realize is obviously dangerous, I cannot force myself to give up …

I am a total beauty buff and always love experimenting with different types of soaps and shampoos which ever seem to appeal to my senses. All these years there hasn’t been any category of soap ( herbal, medicinal or cosmetic) which I happened tried. Although …

I strived in the past few years to impose upon myself a strict fiber-enriched diet. Had it not been for my recurring constipation, then I could eat whatever I want. Aside from oats and cereals, psyllium is the only other alternative fiber I know, namely, under the …

I have always struggled with my weight, ever since I was young. Now that I am in my forties and diabetic, it is even more important that I get a handle on my weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I heard some glowing reviews of this vitamin on a …

I have a big bag of cotton balls that I have not used in quite a while. The reason I have not used them is because I bought these cotton rounds from CVS, and I like them so much better. I use a type of nail polish remover that does …

I purchased this moisturizer during the MAC craze about how good this is. It is definitely expensive , around $30, for a little bottle. It’s more like travel size to me. This is suppose to control oil production giving your face a matte finish. This also works good as …

I have fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD, and diabetes. This makes for a very complex situation when I need to take an anti-inflammatory or pain medicine. Sometimes I just use Tylenol to bypass all of this complication—“ but there are times when only an NSAID is going to do the trick. …

Whenever I have my monthly cycle I like to feel protected, but at a very reasonable price. I have never really stuck to one brand of tampons. I enjoy being able to try different products and seeing exactly what each one has to offer. One product that I used …

This review is for an incredible product that a friend found for me online. I cook almost every day, and I am forever cutting myself in the kitchen. If it’s not a direct cut from a knife, it will be a cut from washing or rinsing food processor …

I have had a problem with thinning hair ever since I passed the big forty mark. I am a female, and I have tried women’s Rogaine, sulfate free shampoos, supplements, Nioxin and a vast variety of other ideas. None have made much of a difference so far. My latest trial …

I have a friend who is bound and determined not to use any fluoride products on her teeth. We share an interest in alternatives to standard toothpastes, because I have a problem with the strong mint flavors in them. They burn my mouth, and I usually use either …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

We bought Accu - Chek Advantage blood glucose meter a few weeks ago. It was to monitor the blood glucose frequently at home.
Machine: The machine is handy with large display and with facility to store multiple readings in memory.The readings are in mmol/L and not in mg/dl. This …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

I was looking for a good lotion/moisturizer because I have been suffering from ultra dry skin! I have tried everything from Vaseline, Jergens, Cetaphil,etc. My skin itches from being too dry, my fingers are chafed and my heels are so rough. Here in the Philippines the weather is humid …

I grew up in the beautiful state of Arkansas, and have fond memories of fresh water that tasted as if it came straight from a spring, without having to resort to bottled water. When I moved to Michigan nine years ago, the first thing I had to force myself …

Sometimes I like to use a toothpaste that does not burn my mouth like most of the mint flavored ones tend to do, especially if I have chapped lips or a sore in my mouth. The best products I have found for this are toothpastes that are made …

I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …

I love to use mineral salts and bath products for my nightly hot bath routine, which I perform not only to relax and sleep better, but also to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as cramps and muscular pain. The minerals help to balance the magnesium and potassium in the …

I have ridiculously pale skin. And I don’t mean that I’m just pale. I mean that, on certain days, I might look positively corpse-like, and I’m just not sure how long I can keep telling myself that “pale is in this season”. I’ve tried tanning beds and sun tanning …

Dettol antibacterial hand soap has become our family hand wash since past 2 weeks. I got attracted to the pink coloured bottle top and when I saw it was Dettol, I thought of giving it a try. The pink …

When I bought Herbal Essence Shampoo, I also picked up a bottle of the conditioner since I usually use conditioners to help my hair that gets tangled very easily. I figured this would work great for what I needed. I got a bottle of Herbal Essence Conditioner at Walmart …

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy since I was unfamiliar with her first video, or any of her work on Public Television.
While I like the inclusion of all …

I have been using the Suave Invisible Solid Soothing Lavender Lilac Deodorant. I have not been very pleased with it because it didn’t work well at all. However, it did have a lovely scent to it, but it was more lilac scent with a hint of lavender. It is …

I recently found a wonderful site that sells eight ounce bath fizzies in over forty varieties, and I have been ordering them like crazy. Since I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I use more bath products than anyone I know, and this site …

I have always loved using different types of face masks (some fruity, some floral) because I always believed that a good face mask could actually do wonders for your skin. Since there a flood of face masks available in the market- I always try and pick a face mask …

If you have had a baby with nappy/diaper rash, then you may have heard of Sudocrem!
Sudocrem is an antiseptic healing, barrier cream. It is mostly used by parents in the treatment of nappy/diaper rash, but it can be used for insect bites, minor burns, cuts, grazes etc;
It comes …

I’ve been seriously trying to up my exercise levels and as a busy mom I realised that walking would be the activity I could most easily fit into my schedule. I was advised to buy a pedometer so I could keep track of my exercise, and eventually chose this …

My skin is very sensitive to soaps and cleansers, so I’m always aprehensive about trying new products on my face. I recently tried Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser on the recommendation of a friend. Generally, even though my skin is sensitive, I still like a little fragrance to …