I am a 14 year old type one diabetic. I have had diabetes for about a year and a half, and just before my one year aniversery, i got the animas ping insulin pump. I looked into many insulin pumps, but the ping stood out above the rest. This …

Percogesic is a pain reliever that has been around for many years and I have taken it before, several times. It works well—“ nothing phenomenal, but as good as most over the counter pain relievers. I learned something interesting about it recently though. I was talking to a friend …

Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …

10-Minute Solution Pilates is a series of exercise videos which teach and illustrate how to do Pilates in ten minutes flat. This is one of the first Pilates videos I ever bought, and I was glad I did. The box set has five videos, each teaching how to do Pilates …

Boiron is a well known-manufacturer of homeopathic medicine. Unlike ordinary medicine, homeopathic ones are known to be safe and natural. I actually heard about Boiron through my yoga class. When I went to the store to buy Occilococcinum, I was surprised to find out that (1) homeopathic medicine is …

Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

I love using bath bombs in my hot bath at night. I have fibromyalgia, and taking a hot bath every night helps to stop the pain and prevent muscle spasms that keep me awake—“ plus, it is just fun. Spending a lot of time in hot water can dry your …

My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

I’ve come to the recent conclusion that there really is a workout that for everyone. I myself stumbled upon a novel workout while checking Amazon for new Bellydance workout routines. Since I have already tried and enjoyed a few other Bellydance workouts, I readily purchased the Belly …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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A couple years ago, I went throug this sort of get-healthy kick in which I started watching what I was eating, I started excercising, and I quit smoking. I probably shouldn’t have tried doing all of that at once, because it took it’s toll on me, and not in …

Silverex ointments for cuts, wounds, ulcers, burns and bacterial infection of the skin.It’s one of the best ointments for quick relieve from all the above mentioned skin related problems.
Few days back i myself caught hold of a hot red steaming Iron rod by mistake. It’s was not for more …

While I was at Walgreens this week, I picked up a few necessities including the aloe vera gel that I just reviewed (which is an awesome product by the way), but also got this Johnson&Johnson First Aid Triple Layer Non-Stick Pads. There are ten in a box and comes in …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

A natural massage does not only need firm and soothing hands but real good massage oil to perfectly deliver the purpose. Well that is what I am saying now but I would admit that I used to be just contented with any kind of oil used on my body. …

I was introduced to this soap by my cousin who has been using it for years. At first she said that it is very difficult to buy or see one in supermarkets or groceries. She has to buy online and wait for weeks for her to receive her kojic …

As the summer months approached, my friends and I decided to go to the beach for a week after we finished university classes. I only had a month to slim down before beach season, but I also could not afford to spend too much time exercising at the gym …

I found a very safe natural treatment for headaches and migraine. This is the Natural Healing Oils Heal Headaches. I’ve proven this to be very effective treatment to my headache and my whole family has been practically benefited by the healing power of this product. I am so glad …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

Centrum is by far the most affordable and most complete multivitamin I can find in the market today. I’ve always trusted this brand. Time came when I was looking for a cheaper alternative, which I did find. Unfortunately, these other brands did not have a list of vitamins and …

I suffer from incontinence, as I have lost complete control of my bladder. Being that i’m a young person, and I live in a society full of stigma concerning the incontinent, i have to wear a diaper that will keep leaks from making noticeable wet spots on my clothing, …

I have a friend who is constantly urging me to use more natural and green products—“ so she buys me one every week or so that she thinks I will like. (I reciprocate by cooking for her) I love this arrangement, because I love trying new things.
The …

When I first decided to try this product, I had been interested in it because of articles I had read suggesting it helped with fibromyalgia symptoms. I have had fibromyalgia since I was a teenager.
The more I read, the more interested I got. This is a substance that …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

My mother ordered this product from a Carol Wright catalog, and tried it for a few days. When the cream irritated her skin, she stopped using it and asked if I wanted it. Since I am always looking for ways to lose weight, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give …

I have had headaches that usually occurs in the afternoon and it has been like this for almost two years now. I also have pain in both knees which I suspect osteoarthritis because I’m a little over my desired weight and I’m guessing it’s the after effect of me …

My husband is a 55 years old and he started noticing problems with his his prostate and he went to the urologyst. The urologyst said that the situation is not alarming, I guess my husband got scared a little because my father never used to take any tablets for …

I am a mother of 3, I always ask myself how can a person recover from diseases using natural remedies . No side effects and is very effective. Lower cost medicines and readily available.
I have a 5 year old daughter who suffered from high fever with nose …

Mouthwash is something that is a must in my house. I have discovered that it keeps my teeth clean and healthy although I smoke. I have always feared developing tar stains and try to use mouthwash at least once a day. I am not dedicated to one type of …

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 …

It is rather rare that I go to Bath and Body Works, and for a few different reasons. One, I only know of one location and I am hardly ever in that area. And two, everything in there is a bit expensive. They have all kinds of stuff like …

About a month ago, I started to feel this pain in my upper right jaw. I thought at first it was from grinding my teeth at night because I couldn’t pin point the pain to any particular tooth. But then I took a mirror and angled it just so …

I purchased this Tresemme product because it was a great price and I needed some general purpose shampoo for visitors that were coming for a month long stay at my home. I ended up using it myself as well because my regular shampoo had run out. …

I can remember the first time I ever heard of BC Powders. I was working at a drug store, and I had seen them on the shelf. People often asked for them, so I finally asked the pharmacist what was so different about them.
I was told that basically, …

I had to rush my son to Accident and Emergency Department of Changi General Hospital few days ago. My son fell down and got injured near the chin and at night I had to rush him to this near by hospital. As I reached there, I …

After dinner and the dishes are done on Friday nights, I like to reserve a little me time to try out new home spa and pampering treatments. Since, I’ve started to carve a few hours out of my hectic week to relax and beautify, I noticed a …

When I was working as a Sales and Management Trainee for an International company early this year, I needed to be fit and strong because of the physical demands my work requires. Our day would start at 8 in the morning and end at around 7 or 8 in …

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 love having my body pampered, and one of the ways I pamper myself after a hard day’s work is having massages, and for this I go to Body and Sole Spa here in my home city of Zamboanga.
There are a …

When I decided to place an order with Lush, I became interested in some of the more unusual products they offered on their site. One of them was the “Dirty Toothy Tabs” product, which is basically a solid toothpaste. Normally, I do not use mint flavored toothpastes. My mouth is …

Last week I happened to experience severe cold and cough which almost made me bedridden. Due to nasal congestion I was actually finding it hard to breathe- which made me feel rather uncomfortable and irritated. But what was even more pathetic was the fact that the more I blew …

I have always been an avid tampon user. I don’t really like sanitary napkins, because they don’t’ do as good as tampons. One brand that I have tried is the Femtex brand tampons in super plus absorbency. I always use super plus because I have a heavy flow. When …

Three years ago I began looking into buying a Bowflex. I was (and am) very interested in physical fitness and maintaining my health. I lived in a small town with no access to a gym, and you know the Bowflex commericals say its even better than a …

I had seen some commercials advertising Listerine Pocket Packs. I’m not really a fan of Listerine, but wanted something to keep my mouth fresh. I don’t really like to chew gums, because they seem to be a mouth distraction. Plus a lot of people think that women chomping on …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

Back in my college days, I tried using Eye Mo Eye Drops. I used it when my eyes were irritated and needed some lubrication. Anyway, this eye drops is available in 15 ml which I guess cost more than PhP100 (Philippine Peso) at that time or more than two …

Like anybody, I have periods in my life where I have to deal with stress and anxiety. I prefer not to resort to prescription drugs, as I don’t like to take anything that might be addictive or cause side effects. I prefer using natural supplements and herbal products, since they …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

I just received my Wai Lana Yoga Beginners Workout DVD in the mail yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier. Since learning of Wai Lana and the Easy Yoga Series, I feel as if I have discovered a whole new world.
Honestly, Wai Lana Yoga is …

I take a hot bath nearly every night to help the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have always loved bath salts, especially when I learned about how they can help to re balance the minerals in your skin and body. Magnesium in particular is very useful for muscle cramps, which is …