Apparently when you brush your teeth too soon after eating sugary or acidic foods, you’re facilitating acid erosion, or wearing down the enamel on your teeth. I always brush my teeth immediately after eating, so I guess when I brushed immediately after having soda or citrus fruit I …

I have ridiculously pale skin. And I don’t mean that I’m just pale. I mean that, on certain days, I might look positively corpse-like, and I’m just not sure how long I can keep telling myself that “pale is in this season”. I’ve tried tanning beds and sun tanning …

A couple years ago I decided to get my life on track and start living a healthier lifestyle. I was over-weight and worked really hard to lose it, and I did manage to lose almost 60 pounds in a six month period, and I felt good, but not great, …

When I was looking around for something to buy as a treat for myself, I automatically headed to the natural care section to look for a nice pampering bath product, which is one of my favorite kinds of treat. I wanted to try something new.
I bought this body wash for …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

The One Touch brand Ultra Mini is a Blood Glucost Monitoring System. I’ve been using it for 3 months to monitor my blood-sugars for gestational diabetes. It’s quick and easy. I’m sure with a little help a 4 year old could master this device. The only problem I’ve run …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

Headache usually is a pain that disturbs the area of your head. There are myriad ways and reasons for the occurrence of headaches. I have faced the similar problem of headache. It cannot be ignored although it is due to stress and tension. All you need to …

I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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When I visited a friend who had a small daughter, the little girl spent a good portion of her time in my lap, wanting me to read a story to her. She hugged me frequently. It was very sweet and normally I never regret such actions, but when her mother …

So I have had problems sleeping pretty much for as long as I can remember. It’s never been that I can’t get to sleep eventually, but that it will sometimes take me two hours or more to get there. I can remember having this problem from at least seven …

I have a combination skin that leaves my t-zone a little oily from time to time, especially when the weather is a little off in our neck of the woods. My breakouts are just minor inconveniences that leave me with one or two inflamed looking pimples, usually around my …

My new year’s resolution was to get fit. Having seen the infomercial for the Lateral Thigh Trainer I purchased one as it seemed perfect. This device promises to be able to tone thighs, hips, bottoms and tums with one machine. It’s a stepper with a sideways …

I brush my teeth at least 3 times a day and I am really picky about my oral health. I also like to make sure that my breath is fresh at all times. So, when I am out and about and can’t brush, I chew gum, eat …

I am sensitive to strong flavors in toothpaste, so I normally use either kids brands, or natural products which have milder flavors. Unfortunately, this leaves me high and dry if I want a whitening toothpaste that really works, since I have never found one that had anything other than …

I wanted to have a beautiful silky soft skin. Nowadays a lot of different beauty pill were being marketed and endorsed by credible celebrities. One pill that I can highly recommend is Myra 400 E, I take it once a day but alternate days, since its 400 IU. I’ve …

I have used a saline spray many times in the past for dry nasal passages due to cold weather and air, or allergies and colds. I was under the impression that they were mostly all the same, but I have been introduced to a new product that is a bit …

I was having a discussion about soap making and pure ingredients and scents with a friend who is also interested in the subject. We got onto the topic of classic lavender French soaps, and she began telling me about her favorite, Pre de Provence, which she buys at places …

My mother in law had a very bad time last week as she suffered from saviour cold and cough infection. Due to this infection she had the sore throat and she was not able to speak to any one with her normal voice. She had become very …

A mouthwash really comes useful when all you need is a quick oral rinse after a light midnight snack. I commit to a strict post-dinner regimen which includes brushing right after eating the evening’s bounty and proceed to the nightly baths. I try to turn in early …

Like many people, I sometimes have a lot of stress in my life. Especially now with financial concerns, we could all use a little relaxation. That’s not always easy to do, and the temptation to take a prescription medicine to help with stress is definitely there. I have used …

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a severe case of chapped lips. This has carried on well into my adult hood and I’m pretty sure that this is a problem I’ll continue to have later on in life. I pretty much lived the first ten years …

All my life I have been suffering from Hemorrhoids, I have 2 internal ones that always plop out after taking a number 2 in the bathroom, even worse if i haven’t eaten enough fiber or drank enough fluids, resulting in an irritated Hemorrhoid!
These are no fun at all, …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the muscle pain and spasm of fibromyalgia. This has led into my making a huge hobby out of trying different bath products. One of my favorite things to use in the bath is a mineral salt. Not only is it …

There have been very few times in my life that I have been this stressed. And yes, although it is a ‘good’ stress, but really, when you think about it, when has stress every really been good FOR you? Exactly, my point. And yes, even though I am thrilled beyond …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

I suffer from mild carpal tunnel syndrome which is often aggravated when I type. I finally visited my Physician and he recommended I buy Tensor Wrist Brace with Splint for my right wrist. I had my Pharmacist help me select this product, and I was impressed with the fact …

I bought Gillette Manual Cartridge Fusion by Gillette for a price of $70 online. I am a fan of Gillette for years and thought it would be a great addition to the razors I used, and when I began using it I thought it was a great improvement to …

I tend to have a dry skin type especially during the winter season. The cold weather outside often become the primary reason of absorbing all the natural oils from my skin making my skin feel dry. In fact sometimes the situation would become so worst that even while trying …

My skin tends to become extremely dry especially in cold climatic condition and this state often leaves me looking quite dull and unattractive. For this reason, it becomes important for me to use very good moisture to keep my skin well moisturized. Since there are a flood …

I had been quite excited about attending my cousins wedding a few months back. In order to look my best, I tried my best to eat right and exercise regularly to help my skin looking and feeling fresh for the day. But to my horror, I noticed a two …

Because I use sea salts often in a hot bath, I know how good they are for the skin, muscles, and body in general. Mineral salts have become a huge part of my routine, so when I saw this scrub that contains sea salt, I wanted to give it a …

I ordered this product for less than $10 from Amazon several months ago. I had never heard of it until a co-worker recommended that I give it a try. While I am not the type of person to blindly purchase and try random products, this one had …

I have tried several weight training machines in the gym, and if I were to buy one for home use that would be Bowflex Sport Home Gym. Like all other Bowflex models, this machine uses flexible rods to provide resistance called Power Rods. You exercise by pulling on cables …

NO shotgun V3 by VPX
I am going to say this right off the bat that VPX is usually a company that produces great products but when it comes to the NO shotgun V3 supplement that they made I was left very disappointed and felt that this product could have …

I try to increase my intake of fiber for a variety of reasons. It helps me to eat less, therefore promotes weight loss, and keeps me “regular.” I had taken the Benefiber product in the larger package that you mix with water before and was pretty impressed with it, …

For someone who is always on the go, a meal should find its way in a tight schedule. As we all know, food is equal to energy. But not all the food we eat go straight down into our stomach to undergo digestion, with the number of times we …

I have always believed that keeping your skin clean was perhaps one of the best ways to help your skin stay young and beautiful. This is why I always found myself go weak on my knees whenever I happened to see a product in the market which I thought …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

Recently I thought I would try out our local fitness first gym in Cheltenham by getting a free one day pass to try out the facilities. The gym itself is located in the Brewery development by the new cinema. There is a large multi storey car park …

Standing on one’s feet for many hours on end can, eventually, lead to feet problems later in life. After years of standing for many hours on end, that damage can lead to the need for special insole padding or medication or even medical procedures. I want to avoid potential …

I have fibromylagia and use a variety of treatments to try and manage flare ups. When someone I knew from church was raving about Blue Emu cream that she used for her arthritis, I decided to give it a try. Although fibromyalgia is not an inflammatory condition, it can sometimes …

I have always been a loyal Lubriderm user but with money tightening lately, I’ve been trying generic and store brands. I found Perfect Purity brand in a dollar store and decided to take a chance with it. Most Lubriderm knock-offs are of lesser quality but do bare some resemblance …

I fell in love with Primal Elements soaps when someone made me a gift basket full of them. They are the most amazing and fun bars of soap I have ever encountered. They are glycerin based, so very good for your skin. I have found them to …

I always wear makeup, so I always have to remove it on a daily basis. Because of that I keep on buying cotton so that I could use it to put cleansing oil or eye makeup remover to thoroughly cleanse my face. I would normally buy a pack of …

With most of my time spent either in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows, my eyes would sometimes become red or feel very itchy. Sometimes the situation would become so bad that I would find myself running for some eye drops to help me …

I am a housewife and I have small children who are very naughty. I have a lot of work pressure as I have to prepare the breakfast before my children go to the school in the morning and I also take care of the rest of my family. …

There are two types of henna. One is used for dying material. The other is used for making intricate designs on the body and also for hair. This kind is called BAQ or body art quality. It is extremely important that this is the only kind used on the …