When I decided it was time to get healthy I found that my diet (or lack there of) was missing a few things and fiber was one of them. A friend suggested that I start using a supplement and actually suggest Benefiber. I read the label and thought it …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

I have always loved using natural health and beauty products and so felt quite thrilled when my husband gifted me this product called Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains foaming bath oil. Initially when I held the product in my hand, this bath oil looked rather unbelievable. Since this …

I have heard the rumors that this bath oil works as a mosquito repellant. Since I had an Avon order for some other items, and it was on sale, I thought I would order some and see if the rumors are true. When I got my oil delivered, I …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

I’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

When my neighbor’s little boy decided he did not like this particular brand of Yummi Bears vitamin, it was passed along to me. It is not a very high potency product, as it is made for kids and can be taken with other vitamins, but it did give some extra …

There is a great company in Chandler Arizona that makes some of the best supplements I’ve ever used. It is called Awareness Corporation and the products are sold by distributors. This is probably not a company you are familiar with. They don’t waste massive bucks on big promotions. That money …

I am a regular user and big fan of natural soaps. I am not a huge coffee drinker, but other members of the household are, so I thought this product would be a nice novelty for them. Besides that, it was a huge bar for such a low price, I …

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 …

I never used to be moved to try products that are based on natural ingredients. I would just go to the store and buy whatever I knew something about, something that’s marketed widely and popularly and that’s what I would end up with, but I have a co worker …

Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …

The Scarsdale Diet is one of several diet plans that I’ve found online and tried. It consists of a fairly comprehensive meal plan that is supposed to be followed for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you’re supposed to resume a regular healthy eating routine …

When I switched over to using mostly sulfate free shampoos, I also wanted to use natural conditioners. Since Now Foods is a brand I have a lot of experience with, I decided to try one of theirs. The scent of berries sounded appealing, and the ingredients looked great—“ plus I …

I have used several of Dr. Bronner’s castile soaps, and I always find them interesting. They are extremely versatile and can be used for any type of personal cleansing and even for household cleaning. Although they are very thin in consistency, they lather very effectively and come in a variety …

I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

I recently purchased some Soap Nuts based on a recommendation I received from my best friend. She just raved about them until I agreed to buy some. I did my usual thorough job of shopping and found a highly rated company on eBay named Green Virgin …

While doing some online shopping, a package of two Urban Spa Cellulose Facial Sponges appeared as a ‘recommended item’. Now, I am not an impulse buyer but these caught my attention and after reading the description, which promised these sponges would leave my face feeling soft, refreshed and rejuvenated …

I have season allergies that can be severe. Although I have tried every prescription medicine and over the counter antihistamine, the only one that seems to work effectively for me is Benadryl. This can pose a problem when I need to be alert and actually functional, because the Benadryl makes …

This mouth rinse is sold only at Walmart, as it’s a Walmart brand. Before I started purchasing this mouth rinse, I was purchasing Plax mouth rinse, but after comparing the ingredients and the labels, I figured I’d switch to the Walmart brand since it does pretty much the exact …

Walgreens Double Tipped Cushioned Cotton Swabs have a variety of purposes, ranging from applying topical medications or ointments to sensitive areas on the skin to being handy for cleaning tough to reach crevices and spots, like between the keys on a keyboard. I however primarily use cotton swabs for …

I’ve always heard of tea tree oil as a magnificent overnight solution to pimples, but I never believed it. Throughout my teen years, I’ve suffered from horrible, dreadful, and embarrassing acne. I’ve tried so many products from prescription creams, over the counter acne products, exclusive online or as seen …

I’m a clean person. Admittedly, sometimes I can be a little (as my kids like to call it) anal retentive. I can go over the same surface, wiping it down, a dozen times, and still feel like it’s not quite that clean! I know, it’s obsessive, but at least …

Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …

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 tried to lose some weight almost a year ago and since I know that sudden weight loss can cause fatty liver due to increased fats in the blood stream, I decided to take Godex carnitine orotate + vitamin B complex capsule, a medication which increases metabolism of fat …

I bought Herbal Essences Body Envy volumizing shampoo because I am constantly trying out new products to give my fine, limp hair a boost. Almost nothing works like it says it will. I grow more and more tired of hearing about the new and improved technology they’ve …

I started smoking at the tender age of twelve, when all my smoking dare-devil friends pushed a pack of cigarettes on me and told me I should try it. Being the dumb tween that I was, I actually listened to them and did it. I’m pretty sure I didn’t …

I have reached that point in my life where I feel that if I do not pay attention to my health then no one else will. To this effect, I have started taking vitamins and other essential supplements which I feel would benefit my health and my body. …

I have this fantastic pair of Croc sandals that I bought a few months ago and I love them because they have that great foam on the inside that’s so comfortable, and I’m all about comfort. And by now you’re probably already wondering what I’m blathering on about, and …

I bought this cream because I was sick to death of my stretch marks and summer was coming up, and I was desperate for something to make my skin better. It was about $8 at Target when I bought it. Well, it didn’t make my stretch marks disappear, but …

Johnson’s Baby Oil has several variants but among them all, the green one with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E has become my most favorite and for me this is the best baby oil I have ever used. I am not a frequent user of baby oil but most of …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

Have you tried Inhalation Beads? Well if this sounds strange to you then I will not be surprised because I myself did not know about this Inhalation Beads until I read this item from Housekeeping Magazine. I thought it was just for decorative purposes but as I researched and …

Nivea cream needs no introduction, everyone knows it, is one of the most popular creams out there, but still want to give my opinion on it.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
The cream comes in a metallic, round, flat and blue pot, with the sign “NIVEA Creme” in white on the top of the …

I have the worst time swallowing pills and I have to take a lot of vitamins due to deficiencies. All of the liquid multivitamins that I had tried before this one either made me sick or tasted so horrible that I had trouble swallowing them. Centrum Liquid multivitamin is …

Danskin Adjustable 5-Pound Pair Ankle Weights is a pair of ankle weights which you can use when you exercise or build muscles. I bought this one after my first pair went broken. I bought this one at Toby’s, where they also sell exercise products like exercise bikes and treadmills. …

When I was working as a cashier part time for extra cash, I was often required to life heavy food and drink products. Eventually, the inevitable happened—“ I injured my wrist. It was basically just a pulled tendon, but I was told that it could be months before …

I have neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus, and I am also diabetic. In other words, my nerves are fried! While my problems are mild, they can be extremely distracting and painful when they flare up. I have been given neurontin and lyrica, and none of it …

I was recently referred to Dr. Pooja Banerjee who is a Rheumatologist. I live near Rockwall and unfortunately there are not many Reheumatologists in that area and actually Dr. Banerjee is on in a Rockwall office one day a week, on Tuesdays.
Since she is only in Rockwall one …

Over the past couple of months my skin has become drier and drier and more itchy and itchy. I recently picked up some Avalon Baby Moisturizing Organic Massage Oil about a week ago and have been using it after my showers and baths to help soften, nourish and hydrated …

A couple weeks ago, I fell in love with the Wii Fit and was quick to write a review about it. However, when I wrote the review, I found myself wondering if it was a lasting love or if it was just the excitement of the moment and would …

When you tell someone you are trying to quit smoking, the first thing they’ll tell you is to chew some gum. Quite frankly, this doesn’t work in the least for me. And, recently I tried to quit smoking, and chewing gum while at work just wasn’t an option, since …

I came early for a doctor’s appointment and while waiting, my doctor’s secretary tried to sell me Nu Skin products. I have used Nu Skin products in the past and I find them expensive but this was a new doctor and I wanted to make friends with her secretary …

I purchased this kit to try and remove a small , painful wart from the sole of my foot. I wasn’t really sure what it entailed when I got it, but the pharmacist recommended it over the salicylic acid treatments, which he said were a waste of time.
This little …

I had recently gotten a job which requires me to be on the computer most of the day and I have a habit of looking at movies late into the night well into the morning. I soon realized this would have a bad effect on my eyes and decided …

There were several things about this product that were immediately attractive to me when I first saw it on the shelf. It is pretty. The dispenser is a clean and simple one, and the ribboned color is a soft, pretty green with white. It’s from Olay, a …