I love handmade, natural soaps. When I find a company that makes them, I love to try at least one or two of their soaps. When I found out about the Blue Ridge Soap Shed, I went and read all of the information on their products and I …

I have long been a fan of the quirky yet high quality products from Dr. Bronner and his magic soaps. I am also a big fan of lip balm, and when the two met and I saw that Dr. Bronner made one, I had to give it a try. It’s …

I love to use massage oils to help with fibromyalgia symptoms, and I have tried many—“ sometimes even invented my own. When I used another product that contained a lot of nut oils, I was pleased with the effects on my skin, so when I saw this one, I liked …

Ever since I was fifteen, and had a horrific experience at the dentist, I’ve been terrified. In fact, I make every excuse NOT to go to the dentist if I can help it, and when I do finally go, it’s usually only under duress because I’m in ridiculous pain. …

I received a jar of this Victoria’s Secret body butter as a gift. I rarely go into the store, but I do like their bath and body products. I just feel a little weird in there because nothing is in my size, so I am self conscious. I ask other …

This summer, the weather where I live has been extremely hot. As a result, my normally very dry skin has been soaked with uncontrollable sweat. Normally, I do not have to worry about purchasing acne products unless I have a specific outbreak. However, lately my face …

My grandmother swore by 666 cold liquid. She had taken it for years, whenever she got sick, and said it was a miracle drug. Once when I was ill with a bad cold but desperately needed to not lose any days at work, she told me to buy …

I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …

I’m pretty loyal to my dental health and take great care to make sure that no matter what, I can always brush, floss, and use a mouthwash to keep my teeth and overall mouth looking great and being healthy. I like to try different mouthwashes though because unlike …

The 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope by Littmann is over all the best I have used and owned in my 12 year nursing career. It is durable and I like how snug it fits in my ears without causing any discomfort. It is a little …

I go through a period every single year when the stress levels really start soaring for me, and it’s usually during the summer months. I’m not sure what’s going on in the summer for me that raises my stress levels, but I’m riding high on them, that’s for sure. …

I love to use massage as a way to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and my partner is kind enough to help me by acting as my masseuse. I also love to reciprocate, and we have a lot of fun picking out new and different products to use for the …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

The interesting packaging caught my attention and that is why I initially picked up this product for a look. It comes in a pretty dark brown jar that reminded me of coffee. This is a turmeric based mask, and I was not aware that turmeric was considered a powerful antioxidant, …

I have thinning hair, which is also somewhat damaged and brittle at the ends. I have tried just about any shampoo and product that is supposed to reverse hair loss or make hair seem fuller. This Queen Helene shampoo was one of many that I tried. Someone said it worked …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …

I went online to the Bath & Body Works website, to buy up some of my favorite scents that the stores did not have at that time in my area (seasonal), and I bought a few extras because of the specials they were having. One of the things …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

I use Imse Vimse Organic Sanitary Pads. These are an ethical alternative to disposable pads and are designed to be washed and re-used. Some people don’t like the sound of that but clothes and underwear are re-used so I’m never sure why re-usable pads freak some people …

I had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …

Ever since the weather started getting warmer, it seems like a lot of my friends are on diets, or working out more in order to be able to get their bodies ready for bikini season. Several of my friends had been talking about a program they were doing called …

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 …

When you say clear skin, there are no traces of pimples, stubborn dirt and excess oil on your face. But in achieving that you need to have an appointment on some facial centers or dermatologist to have your face well taken care of. Especially to get rid of blackheads …

While talking about oatmeal, I used to think they are not going to taste good. It was only when once I came through an article on the importance of oats in our life and decided to start eating them. Well, for few months I tried lots of brands but …

I am a regular user CharcoCaps Homeopathic Antigas Formula because I have a lot of food allergies. I have found that if I eat something that causes me to have an adverse reaction and I take two charcoal pills as soon as possible after I ingest the offending food or …

I try to stick wit the whole homeopathy remedy thing but sometimes I have an itch to try out new stuff. The Ageless Herb’s Herbal Headache Formula With FeverFew Herb is something that I seen on the self at my local health food store. I wanted to try it …

I am usually not a fan of feminine pads but there are times when I just do not want to wear tampons. I tend to only have trouble with menstrual cramps during the first day of my cycle and I always find that when I wear tampons during that …

Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …

Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a large variety of sports and outdoors equipment as many people are well aware. While searching through their store one afternoon for a bicycle seat for my sister, I came across an exercise kit that was geared just for women. Interested, I took a …

I started using Sensodyne toothpaste instead of regular toothpaste about a month ago and I can’t believe the difference it has made. I was skeptical but it turns out that it is a great product and it really does do what it says. It lessens tooth sensitivity. …

Well I am out and about I am always saying how gross my hands feel. Lately I have not said that at all because now when I got out I take my EO Sanitizing Hand Spray in Organic Peppermint with Thyme. I love this hand sanitizing spray. It kills …

I was so excited when I finally found these insoles in my size! I kept finding them in mens sizes, but women’s seemed to elude me for the longest time, but the minute I saw them and felt them through the packaging I wanted to try it for myself. …

About a year and a half ago, I started a new job for the first time in seven years. I had been spending all my time at home raising my kids, and the most stress my feet ever saw where the occassional tennis shoe or flip-flop use when running …

I can remember when the Biggest Loser first came on television. I was struggling with a weight problem and had tried all kinds of diet and exercise regimes, and though I may lose weight it seemed I would always gain it back as quickly as I lost it. I …

I have lived my life battling with pimples since my adolescent age till now that I am on my early 20’s. I’ve tried lots of products designed for my pimple prone skin and had professional treatments and facials before.
As I was browsing through the racks on my favorite …

I bought this product because it smells fantastic. I have used Origins ginger scrub for several years, and it reminds me of that product, only much, much less expensive. I thought I had found a real steal- for eight ounces I only paid about eight dollars. It’s easier to find …

After having coloring my hair recently, I was shocked to see that my hair had started falling rapidly. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary phase, the hair fall seem to increase every single day and this made rather panic. I had my hair all over the …

The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …

I have recently found that pantiliners can be very helpful for a woman on the go, like me. I like using pantiliners to help keep me feeling and smelling fresh throughout the day. I have never really been too picky about the type of pantiliners I use, but have …

Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

I’m a huge fan of Tylenol. Our family always have a box of them in our house. Tylenol is the only brand we use for headaches and other aches. I work a lot and I have to deal with my two cute naughty kids and that’s why I have …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

I received a bar of this soap as a gag gift at a party. I had been complaining about having to get up very early hours while working on a project with my partner, and I am not a morning person at all. Although I was not expecting anything but …

This soap is really quite good. It’s probably one of my all-time favorite bath products. One of the first things you notice about it is that you get a pretty big bar of soap. It lasts for quite some time, even if you bathe every day. There aren’t any …

Bag Balm is a staple in our house and we always keep a container of it in the cupboard. If you are not familiar with what bag balm is, think of Vaseline or a sort of petroleum jelly. There are so many uses for bag balm, from chapped …

Since I have been using mineral salts in my bath to help treat symptoms of fibromyalgia, I have become interested in how minerals work in our bodies and how important they are. I was intrigued when I saw this shampoo, which is not only full of minerals, but also a …

When ever a new diet appears on the horizon, I feel compelled to either buy it, try it, or debunk it. Generally it takes only a few seconds to spot the gimmick, several minutes to dodge the often erroneous nuggets of wisdom, and just a few more …

My daughters, age 8 and 11 years old respectively, are picky eaters. It is a daily challenge for me to ensure that they eat a balanced meal, have enough energy to manage school and other daily activities. Just like other children, they are active and gets hungry often.
To …

I have been looking for a way to “erase” the strech marks that appeared on my thighs after my two pregnancies, but nothing worked. I have used massage, natural oils, special diets, exercise but nothing really delivered the expected results so far. So this time I opted for a …

I always believed that having beautiful looking skin needed a little care and attention. For this I always trusted in using different types of face packs which helped me keep my skin clear and looking young. Of all the face packs I used so far, my all time favorite …