I have been to many eye exam places and some were bad and some were good but the City Opticians over in Springfield was actually a very good experience and I have no complaints about them at all, not one single complaint and this place left me very happy …

I have to admit that I’m a bit of a sucker for expensive skin care products. And, ironically enough, I’ve found that, over the years, these are typically the ones that don’t work all that well. I’ve tried skin care cleansing products from big (and expensive) companies in department …

I love to shop in Dollar Tree sometimes where I can find really inexpensive treats for myself. Being a bath product fanatic, I don’t mind if I have never heard of them or maybe they were older ones that didn’t sell. Today I found a couple of products from …

I bought this Yes to Cucumbers product when there was a sale on the brand. I have used some of the other “Yes to” lines, but had somehow missed the cucumber aloe gel. I use aloe on a regular basis in the summer to help cool my skin if I …

After trying out some aloe vera juice I found at a Walmart store, I wanted to see if I could find a brand that tasted a little bit better. Before I found the one I stayed with, I tried Lily of the Desert.
Aloe vera is great for my general …

Off-hand I cannot even think of another brand of applicator tampons other than Tampax, they are such a famous name and usually my brand of choice, although my favorite type of Tampax is the Pearl one which is fantastic. I have to use an applicator tampons as otherwise …

A while ago after suffering with heartburn that could not be helped with regular antacids I went to see my Doctor and was diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease or ARD. I had been under a lot of stress for a while and thought my persistent heartburn and stomach …

It has been raining in our country these days. We all know that every rainy season, mosquitoes tend to be a lot more than the usual.
Ever since when I was a little girl, I am the only one in our family who gets constantly bitten by mosquitoes. I do …

I have been using Pepsodent Complete Care toothpaste for about two years now. This toothpaste pretty much has it all: it helps to control cavities, remove tartar, and even whitens your teeth with its special enamel-safe formula. It actually strengthens the teeth enamel, according to the description on the …

It´s difficult to imagine that Africa has a winter but it does. When anyone mentions Africa, the images that conjure in the mind are the heat and the wilderness. But it does and Botswana for example, is in the midst of it. The winters here are cold and …

Being brought up in a chinese culture family, I have always been exposed to some traditional chinese medicines/supplements/drinks. Usually, when people in my family feel unwell at their early symptoms of cold or cough, we will consume traditional medicine first before resorting to prescription medicines and finally seeking doctor’s …

I first bought Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for body care years ago at a local health food store. I wanted to try it for my skin and hair. It just so happens that use for skin and hair is just what it says on the jar. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have found that a nightly hot bath relieves the symptoms better than almost any other therapy, so I have made it both a health ritual and a hobby now, using many different bath products, both therapeutic and just plain fun.
A recent favorite fun …

Since I have turned forty, I have become aware of the aging of my skin and I want to take steps to prevent as much of it as possible, or at least make it seem less noticeable. I take a regular multivitamin and mineral supplement all the time, but …

One month ago, I bought a pair of disposable contact lens together with 2 bottle of multi purpose solutions which come in a buy one get one free. It was my first time getting them. All along I have been wearing glasses. I wanted to try something new for …

After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

I have a sensitive mouth, and most mint flavored toothpastes irritate and burn my tongue and gums. Because of this, I normally use either kid’s toothpastes, with their typical fruit or bubble gum flavors, or natural products that have milder flavors also.
One of my favorite all time …

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 bought this in trial size, it’s 1 fl oz. It claims to whiten teeth in 5 minutes. I figured it would be a great addition to my whitening rinse to further whiten my teeth. This gel seems very messy to me at first when I tried to use …

I have tried a lot of Burt’s Bees products in the past. The main reason why I love purchasing products from the company is the fact that most of the ingredients in their products are natural. I was browsing through the health and beauty section of one …

Although I am not the world’s biggest fan of Listerine mouthwashes, I do acknowledge that they are a leader in the field and make good products. I just don’t care for how strong they are. That said, I decided to try this after reading some reviews on different whitening products. …

I have owned a Dermal-Tone Facial Exercise Machine for a number of years. This machine stimulates muscles in the face using electrodes positioned on the unit. I have not always been faithful about using it, but I can honestly say that when I do use it faithfully …

I have used Carmex lip balm in the past, but mostly for chapped lips. I tried this particular product for a cold sore. I was not wanting to spend a lot of money on a cold sore remedy, so I thought I would start out with something inexpensive and …

I am a big fan of using epsom salts. I have never used them as a laxative but I love them for sprains, bruises, and aches and pains. However I do not like Kroger brand epsom salts at all. I have used many brands that have really helped me …

I have a great love of fragranced deodorant sprays, and I discovered these in a natural foods store in my town. Zum makes wonderful soaps as well, a few of which I have tried and was very happy with them. These small cans of spray can be used …

We have been using Lever 2000 in our house for around 10 years. It is one of our favorite soaps with good reason. It really smells fantastic and it does a great job of removing smells and keeping odors away. My husband works outdoors and comes …

I am a very active person, I play at least one game of tennis everyday on weekdays and three to four games of it during weekends. Because of my passion for the sports, I sweat more often and lose body fluids more compared to non-athletic …

I had access to a hot tub when I was living in Texas for a few months, and it was wonderful for my fibromyalgia to let the water gently massage my sore muscles. I normally took a hot bath indoors to treat the symptoms, and one thing I really missed …

Azo is a company that I have trusted for years for relief of urinary tract symptoms. Being a diabetic, I am prone to get yeast overgrowth at times. I bought this product not as a treatment, but as a preventative after suffering a bad infection and having to take oral …

I have tested and tried ‘MAURI’ Terminalia Arjuna bark powder on my own self for the last four months and am amazed with the lovely results.
I had a problem of high blood pressure for quite sometime.
I went to an allopathic doctor who prescribed some regular (daily dose) to be …

This Healing Gadren bath product was on sale at a local store, and even though it was sealed and I did not open it to try out the scent, I bought it on faith, because I have always loved Healing Garden products and I knew it would be a safe …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit when she goes out of town. Her son has a lot of respiratory problems, and is sensitive to some chemicals, so she tries to use natural products when she can. It is through her and indirectly, her son, that I …

I color my hair regularly at home, and when I was introduced to a sulfate free shampoo called Healthy Sexy Hair Reinvent, I was very happy with the results. When I next looked for it, I couldn’t find it, so I tried this product, which has a similar name. I …

I really like Olay products because they work so well on my skin and make it so soft and smooth. One product I really liked was the Olay Calm Release Body Wash with Violet and Lavender, but it’s really hard for me to find now in stores. …

When I recently ran out of my favorite honey flavored lip balm, I wanted something that satisfied my sweets craving as well as it did. When I was looking in the store, I came across the Aubrey Organics lip balms. I have used their products before and liked them, but …

The Panasonic Handheld Reach Easy Rolling Massager cost me around thirty dollars when I purchased it. I had read and heard a number of positive things about this personal massager, so I made the decision to give it a try and I haven’t regretted that decision. I would’ve preferred …

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 …

When you dye your hair and abuse certain products, like the hair dryer or the flat iron, the hair tips tend to break easily. I tried this hair mask from Schwarzkopf, as it´s created specifically as a treatment for split ends.
First of all, there are no miracle hair masks …

I have thinning hair, and I have tried several supplements that claim to support hair growth and scalp health. It makes perfect sense to me that the problem should be solved from the inside, since hormonal and nutritional factors can play a part in hair loss. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, …

I was suffering from severe anxiety attacks and slight depression and prescription medications were only making me worse. So, my friend from the herbal path store here in my hometown recommended I try Source Naturals Gaba Calm. I have now been taking this supplement for about a week now …

I was going to visit a friend of mine for the weekend in California, and didn’t feel like packing all my huge bottles of skin care and bath and body products that I wouldn’t be without for even a single day and so decided to buy a bunch of …

I purchase gillette comfort advantage sensitive skin shave gel with vitamin e aloe and glycerin because they sold it at costco. I buy whichever gender neutral shaving cream they have. I was pleasantly surprised with this gel. I knew nothing about it when I purchased …

Well, well, every month, it’s time for every family to buy their monthly necessities, including our family. One of product that we need to buy is Soap.
Speaking about soap, I think everyone has different choice since some skin of the people has different respond to the soap …

I can’t tell you just how much I love going to my local dollar store. Yes, it’s true, most of the stuff you get there are completely and utterly useless or is made from some country you know should not be making anything remotely food-related, but I am always fascinated …

Proform CrossWalk Caliber Treadmill is a nice, affordable (under $700) treadmill with many good features. The belt is 55 inches long and 18 inches wide. I personally prefer 20+ for width, but 18 is still okay. The machine has side handles to hold onto while you exercise, a set …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

I heard about Conzace softgel capsule about three years ago when I was still a nursing student. One of my patients, who had just undergone Cesarean Section, was taking it once a day as presribed by his attending physician. As a student nurse, I was required to make a …

Bath & Body Works has some amazing scents in their products, and I find them really worth their money because the quality is so good and the products last so long. I love their lotions and such, but also their shower gels and body washes. I especially …

I have never received a Saint Patrick’s Day gift in my life, and was not even aware that people gave gifts on that day, but when my partner’s coworker came over for St. Paddy’s Day dinner, he brought me this wonderful little bag of Irish bath salts.
He had heard of …

I had been meaning to buy the CoQ10 vitamins for a very long time now. About two years ago, my mom made the mistake of letting me know that as soon as you hit 20, your body stops producing CoQ10, a vitamin that keep you looking young. Of course, …