If you have ever had sciatica, you will understand the need for trying everything imaginable to get rid of that awful, mind-bending pain. I have fibromyalgia, and for some reason, we fibro patients seem to have a tendency to get it with the least provocation. I have had it twice …

I stopped by a local Health Food Store yesterday looking for some inspiration. Recently I have taken measures to clean up my diet, and to explore new and healthier alternatives, but I have to say the amount of new choices is mind boggling. Honestly, I walk in …

I often like to start the day with a Bodies in Motion workout with Gilad. Recently I learned that Gilad, a fitness veteran who has worked with countless celebs such as Arnold Schwartzeneger, and Jack La Lanne, since hitting the scene in 1983; also hold the honor …

I am a regular tea consumer. I drink it iced, and I have used it in diet supplements of various kinds. I like the idea that both green and black tea, which each contain their own types of antioxidants and nutrients, can be enjoyed together easily in a supplement drop. …

My finace used to keep me awake for hours at night when he snored. I tossed and turned and even had to go into other rooms just to try and get a full night’s sleep. I bought the Hearos Xtreme Protection Ear Plugs with a noise reduction rating of …

I decided in my early forties that it was time to begin to take care of my self and lose weight the healthy way. October 2009, I went to Sportsmart Authority store and purchased their HealthRider Exerplay 200, which contains the Jillian Michaels fitness training SD card. …

I’ve used Breathe Right Strips in the past, but haven’t always been that impressed with them. If I don’t prop myself up on a bunch of pillows in the middle of the night then I’ll almost always end up snoring, almost like I’m trying to swallow my own tongue …

I saw a product in a closeout store one day that I realized I had never tried when it was first put on the market. It was Arrid Extra Dry Clear Gel, in the morning breeze fragrance. I remembered seeing it before, and thinking I should try it …

My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …

I have used several Purell hand sanitizers in the past, but this has been my favorite one so far. I volunteer for a shelter, and we have to handle many different animals daily. To keep from cross contamination so that healthy animals do not get sick, we use hand sanitizer …

A few days back, when I happen to accidentally slip off the stairs and found myself landing on the floor with great force, I realized that I had sprained my ankle rather severely. The pain I witnessed at that point of time was indeed so intense that I was …

Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …

Count on my neighborhood pharmacy to provide me with a great product to keep my eyes healthy. I have worn contacts for many years and I’ll admit that I often leave my contacts in for extended periods of time without taking them out to clean them as often as …

A long time ago I used to suffer from a teeth gap which was noticeable even when you look from afar. It was actually between my two front teeth on the lower side, and I did not even know why I got it. Maybe it just developed over the years. …

The first time I tried the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment, I had great success with it and I thought I found my new go-to product to combat acne. Unfortunately, I have not had the same success with the product since.
If you’re thinking of buying this …

For an eye makeup remover, this is more on an expensive side. For about $20 you only get about 4 oz of this. Seeing that high price must mean high quality, I bought this in hope that it’ll be a better makeup remover for me. I now know …

I’ve had a lot of baby care products in my house after babysitting my godchildren while they were growing up and just wee little things barely able to stand and get around, and thanks to my friend’s insatiable desire to try organic and all natural products, I’ve fallen in …

Alba Botanica Sun Organic Lavender Sunscreen is a more natural sunscreen with full spectrum UVA and UVB protection, SPF 30, against the suns rays. I chose Alba Botanica sunscreen because it is 100% vegetarian ingredients and they do not test on animals.
This is one of their …

I love using this product! It smells really good and so yummy and it leaves my skin very soft and smooth after scrubbing it on my body. It is a part of my milk bath regimen followed by Abonne whitening lotion afterwards. My skin smells yummy like milk …

I got these contacts about 9 months ago, to replace the 30 day lenses I was using. I needed the new contacts because the 30 day lenses were too drying.
At that time, the optometrist told me the Acuvue Oasis with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses were the thinnest, most …

I have tried more pain relieving creams than I care to count, unfortunately, over the last two years. I started working a new job in retail, and I’m just not used to that kind of work, up and down ladders all the time, and I ended up over-extending my …

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 forty one year old combination skin. I have a few fine lines and wrinkles forming, and still have acne breakouts occasionally, especially in the summer. I have been looking for a good moisturizer that I can actually use all year. This has been difficult to find, as my …

I’ve always had a problem with floss. Since my teeth have always been tightly spaced, many of the floss’s I used just didn’t survive the trauma of being dragged back and forth between my tight teeth. I tried different brands only to be left with disappointment and …

When I was having carpal tunnel problems several years ago, it was suggested to me from a medical professional to use Kinesio Tex Gold Tape to wrap my wrist to help with the pain from movement until my operation was scheduled. And then, I could use it afterwards. …

When I was suffering from a long term bladder problem due to scar tissue, I decided to take cranberry capsules instead of drinking the juice. I had been drinking the cranberry juice on a doctor’s advice, which turned out to be very poor advice. I did not have an infection, …

I’ve been to a number of opticians over the years, some good, some not so good. I have no complaint about the actual eye examination I had today, but the system left me feeling like I’d been processed like a piece of meat.
To start, you are sent to sit …

I am a contact lenses wearer as I don’t think glasses flatter my face shape at all. I have tried many glasses however none will make me look decent in them. I feel like a clown wearing glasses. My friends would not stop laughing when they see me in one. …

As a married woman, I always get nervous when my menstrual period is delayed. After my three kids, I am not just yet ready to have another baby. Instead of looking up the internet for the early signs of pregnancy, I use a pregnancy test kit in order to …

This product had gotten so much publicity I almost had to try it to appease everyone else. The inhabitants of Okinawa, Japan live ten years longer than people on the mainland, and the story is that it is because of their exposure to the coral calcium in the water. It …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better—“ which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …

Over the years, I have tried countless facial washes, oils, cleansers, and bars. I have tried department store brands such as Shu Uemura (cleansing oil), Chanel (rinse-off foaming cleanser), Lancome (milk cleanser), and Clinique (rinse-off cleanser) to drugstore brands like Neutrogena (facial cleansing bar and acne-free facial wash) …

I have combination skin that is oily in summer and dry in winter. I have been looking for an alcohol free toner to use for freshening up my face during the day and for after my cleansing routine. I liked the idea of an organic product, so I tried …

It is important to take care of your teeth and gums. I started using Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse because I drink a lot of tea and coffee. Both tea and coffee stain your teeth. I have noticed that my teeth are actually getting whiter from using …

I have really enjoyed scented deodorants for a while. I noticed that if you choose the right one, the scents can be very alluring. I decided to try a scented deodorant that I did not recognize when I saw it on the shelf at a local Dollar Tree store. …

This deodorant is just awful! I bought it because I believed it would be the equivalent to the Secret brand deodorant that I love so much and use on a regular basis. I went to Walgreen’s to purchase my favorite brand, Secret, when they were out of …

Horlicks Original drink mix has become a habit for me from childhood onwards. A glass of hot milk mixed with Horlicks drink mix before going to bed at night is more like a routine. As a child I liked the taste of this mix. When I grew up I …

I don’t normally spend $8 on bottles of after-sun lotion, but I really made the exception for the Mission Skincare After-Sun Ultra-Soothing Revive Gel because it came to me through some very high recommendations from some friends of mine. I have very pale skin and I burn very …

I am diabetic and need to use sugar free products whenever possible. Cough drops and sore throat drops especially, since you tend to eat more than a few when you are ill. A friend had some of these Ricola sugar free lemon mint drops and offered me one when I …

I have fibromyalgia, and sometimes suffer from both back pain and plantar fasciitis, so standing for long periods can often cause me a lot of discomfort and limit the time I am available to be upwardly mobile. I read about these anti-fatigue mats on a fibromyalgia message board, and people …

I use essential oils for medicinal purposes and to make bath products and aroma therapy blends. Clove oil is a staple in my collection because it can be used for so many things. I normally use it in bath and body oils that have a spicy scent, or add …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

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’ve had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I have tried every vitamin, shampoo and treatment I came across. Most don’t work. Here’s an example. This product claimed to have lots of scientifically backed ingredients that helped to restructure and strengthen hair. It even gave an in …

Protein Powder is a great addition to the diet and nutrition of every body builder and muscle-gain enthusiast. Whether you are an exercise enthusiast, bodybuilder or not, protein powder has many uses from giving your body the protein it needs if for example you have a low protein diet …

I have a variety of first aid ointments and creams in my house. A different one, pretty much, in each of my first aid kits which I have in every room of the house, the car, packed away with our camping gear, in the kids backpacks, pretty much anywhere …

I have used the original Noxzema cream for many years. My mom used it when I was a kid, and I started trying it out in my teens. I took a vacation from it for a few years, but when I got older I realized how good my mom’s skin …

Derma-gain was the best muscle building supplement I have ever taken, well at least one of the best ones but this can easily be one of the best products to use though! Derma-gain is very potent and that is the main reason I absolutely loved this stuff! I am …

As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …

I have been a member of Weight Watchers on and off for about eight years. While I really like the program and know it works well, I find that I get bored very easily with it. I get tired of counting points for each and every meal …