When I have had bad colds and coughs, I have tried a few herbal remedies. One that was recommended to me and that I really liked was the Floradix AlpenKraft syrup. It has an odd name, but it is very effective.
This is a syrup that is in …

This diet enticed me because I saw it on the Today Show. One of the authors presented some of the meals that looked delicious and satisfying. So I bought the book.
What I discovered is that I had a huge shopping list for my first few days. Some …

I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …

My busy and chaotic routine sometimes would become so stressful that I would become both physically and mentally tired. Life would seem so dull and boring during these hectic times. This is when my Anti- stress Comfort wrap would prove to be a blessing in disguise to me. A …

This product from Bath and Body Works is a tiny sample of their anti bacterial hand sanitizer, and is one of my favorite stocking stuffers to buy in the holiday season. Often on sale, and available in a variety of their signature scents, this little bottle is the perfect size …

I have had thinning hair for several years, and have tried a number of supplements, treatments and shampoos to try and curb the hair loss or get new hair to grow in. Most of the hair and nail supplements I have tried seemed to work for the nails, but not …

I was a member of Bally total fitness for a period of about three years. I picked up the membership card the other day I it showed member since 8/26/99 and I decided to write a short review about my experience with the facility.
Normally I jog or play soccer …

“Suyod” as we call it here in the Philippines is the finely toothed comb for removing lice. It used to be very effective but I’ve noted that they are now made of plastic and are soft and could no longer efficiently carry lice out of the hair. Well, …

Eucerin is a moisturizing lotion that can be used to meet your daily skin needs with or without sun block. It can also be used for relief of, or prevention of the skin conditions, eczema or psoriasis. The lotion can be purchased at any department or cosmetic store. …

I had become very impressed with a CVS brand of hand sanitizer that we used at an animal rescue where I volunteered. Since there was a CVS right across the street, we usually bought any needs that we had at their store, and their foaming hand sanitizer became a favorite. …

I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …

I had bought the Vick’s Personal Steam Inhaler to help me improve my breathing. I would usually have chronic sinusitis, which made it difficult to breath out of both nostrils. I thought the steam would help clear my nose and make breathing much better.
The operation of this …

I love Curves! Curves is the perfect convenient and affordable gym for women by women.
Curves offers a circuit of exercise machines that provide resistance training. The circuit of machines takes only 30 minutes to complete. This system is very convenient for every woman, from the soccer mom …

A humidifier is an absolute necessity for me in the winter months when the air gets drier. Without one, I wake up in the middle of the night unable to swallow, my nose gets dry and bleeds, my skin itches, and my lips chap. I pretty much need to run …

I love making my own special products for bath and body. When I found a goat milk soap base that I absolutely loved, I wanted to be able to make goat milk lotion to match, for after the bath. There were recipes, but they were a bit too …

A few years ago, I had a problems with early stage gum disease. My gums were swollen and bled easily. After a good cleaning and scaling, my dentist recommended I use a special toothpaste and mouthwash to help heal the gums and reverse the disease. The first product I tried …

That a really good electrical toothbrush, you car really feel and see the difference on your teeth after using it. There are much less deposits on your teeth. I used to drink coffee and I started noticing little stains on my teeth so i stopped drinking coffee and …

When I lived in Panama City, Panama, I had a horrible time with UTI’s and other lower body infections. I used to drink cranberry juice and eat yogurt to help with the infections because using the antibiotics caused my stomach to cramp.
The antibiotics also made me feel …

Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …

I can’t honestly say that I put a lot of stock in this product when I first bought it, but I was really at a low point in my life and was willing to give anything a try. I was already a fan of GNC products and visited the …

I have used Cool Shot breath spray for several years now and I don’t go anywhere without it. I prefer Cool Shot breath spray in fresh mint but they also offer cinnamon. I love the taste and when I use the breath spray it feels like it is not …

When I was a kid, there were only a couple of different shampoos to choose from. Prell happened to be one of them. I loved Prell shampoo then and I still love it today. I pay $3.50 per 13.5 oz. bottle of Prell shampoo. I consider that an excellent …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

I really hate having sticky dry or smelly breath. I like to keep my mouth tasting and feeling fresh as much as I can. Though brushing can do the trick sometimes, I often feel I need more. I like to use mouthwash especially, because I have smoked for so …

Having tried a number of Yoga programs in the last few weeks I wasn’t sure what to expect when I eventually came to The Power Zone: Mind, Body, Soul program with Denise Austin. I simply had no idea that Yoga workouts could vary some much in style …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

I love treating my feet to a nice soak before a pedicure. I have diabetes, so taking good care of my feet is more than a luxury, it is essential to my overall health. I have used a variety of foot soaks, including just plain Epsom salts, but I really …

I have just recently tried Wellsprings Serenity on the advise of a close friend and want to recommend it to any menopausal woman who is searching for relief. This product is a natural progesterone cream recommended for menopause symptoms and other conditions related to hormonal balance.
I don’t have out …

For very long time, I’ve been very ignorant with the right mouthwash to use. It was only when I encountered gum problem and started visiting my dentist more often that I learned what kind of mouthwash I should use. She advised me to choose a mouthwash without alcohol ingredient. …

I like to take a high quality vitamin, and I have recently been trying a few of the liquid ones that include raw foods. The Garden of Life liquid multi is a pretty comprehensive and impressive formula. It has no chemical preservatives, no synthetic nutrients, and has all the vitamins …

A few days back, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my wrist of my right hand. This pain had been had been making me really uncomfortable. The pain in my wrist made it difficult for me to do any kind of handwork at the computer and also …

I love the original Emergen-C Vitamin C powder nutritional supplement. First of all, it’s highly affective. I’ve noticed a heightened state of mood and productivity after using them. Best of all you don’t need to use them daily in order for them to gradually become effective; after the first …

I actually owned a few fitness balls before, but because they lasted only for a little while, and so I need to buy another one which would last longer. I bought Sunny Health & Fitness Exercise Ball online and it arrived in around 3 weeks without any problem. …

When I developed carpal tunnel syndrome, along with cubital tunnel syndrome and tendonitis that I had developed a year before, my hand was a mess. Having fibromyalgia as well, it intensified the symptoms, and I eventually had so much burning and pain that I was forced to stop using the …

Equate: Medium Dual Clean Brush is a toothbrush that I used to use before switching over to the power toothbrush. I used to purchase these toothbrushes for a couple of reasons. First of all, they were, and still are, cheaper than the toothbrushes sold by name brand companies, and …

I bought the Dream time warm Embrace Body Wrap a few weeks ago, because it was recommended to me by a friend who has always had neck problems. I developed some issues with my neck and shoulder after I aggravated an old sports injury. I tried everything I could …

I received this toner as a hand-me-down from someone who did not care for the lack of scent. She had hoped for a fresh lemony scent and instead complained that the product hardly smelled at all. Most people complain if something smells too strong, but my dear friend wanted …

Recently I pulled a muscle in my neck. I tried aspirin and heat bags and ice, but nothing seemed to ease the pain until a neighbour gave me a jar of KDL Blue Ice Rub. This product worked amazingly well to get rid of the ache and pain in …

A really nice natural body lotion I recently tried was Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Soothing Oat Essence. It was free from fragrance which was nice because fragrances usually bother my sensitive skin, and it seems to help moisturizing my irritated dry skin pretty well. However, …

One sanitary pad that is also of good quality is Modess Sanitary Pad. It is cheaper than my favorite brand but the quality is almost the same. Modess Sanitary Pad comes in different variants and whichever variant I use, it offers the same quality. Just recently, I have used …

Poor 1 1/2 cup hot water over one table spoon of powdered sage(you can get it at any grocery store or pharmacy and it costs only 99 cents). Let it stand for 1/2 and cool down. Douch yourself with this solution to treat yeast infection.
This is very effective …

Swanson’s High-potency Vitamin D-3 is a supplement that is used to aid health in the skin as well as help with the absorption of calcium. This is most commonly taken as an all in one. Most people buy the calcium supplements that has the vitamin D in, to try …

I like to try various natural products, to escape from some of the chemical exposure, and also because they tend to be very unique with attention paid to both the environmental health and the consumer’s. I came across a bottle of the Earth’s best lavender body wash and shampoo, …

I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …

Off late I had been witnessing a severe pain in my legs and this soreness was rather making me feel quite uncomfortable and irritated. Though the pain was not of the very severe type, it made it rather difficult for me to walk rather comfortably. The fact …

This is a product that was purchased for me after I complained about a razor rash I had deveoped after using a new razor. It was in the bikini area, and was pretty painful. I was at home trying to avoid any kind of skin friction whatsoever, and …

My review is on the Bowflex PR3000.
This machine is an excellent machine. I am 6′3″ and worried that I may be a little tall for it but, after using one in a store it felt comfortable.
It took me about 30 minutes to set mine up using 2 different size …

I recently had the opportunity to use this wonderful product from Greece when I received it as part of a bonus gift package from a spa. I have combination skin, and normally my use of facial masks is related to purification and trying to combat adult acne. This is a …

An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …

About two years ago, I started to notice a rather alarming occurance in my life. I would be sitting and writing on of my stories or poems, or working on a project, and suddenly my mind would start to wander, and I was left, minutes later, wondering what I …