Many of us experience aches and pains in our legs in our day-to-day lives, but when it doesn’t go away, it may be time to get your doctor to check for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD as it is termed is characterized by continuous pain or cramping in the …

When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …

Finally, a supplement designed specifically for women. I mean, I suppose men can benefit from it too, but I was definitely won over by the fact this Evening Primrose Oil capsules from New Vitality was really to help promote better health for women. I’m always on the lookout for …

In the world of hair care products, there are some that are as close to 100% natural as they can be, with no chemicals of any kind, and using all natural botanical ingredients. There are also the ones that are very mainstream. Although they each have different combinations and …

I bougth this Pre-brush rinse in febuary, i have used it religiousley for two weeks. in fact i have finished up two of the plastic bottles, followin the procedures listed on the container,but lo and behold, my teeth remained as it had been. When i had finished the …

While many people do not trust generic health products, you can put your mind at ease if they are made by the health pride products corporation. From aspirin to feminine douches to generic over the counter medications like tylenol and pepto bismal type products, they work exactly the …

I had high hopes for the Rapid White tooth whitener. It cost £30 and with its little hand held device which emits ultra violet light, it looked like a more professional option to the various toothpastes, gels and rinses I’ve tried in the past. So I paid the £30 …

I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a germaphobe, but I do like the idea of using something other than a bar of soap to wash my hands with, and I like to provide my guests with the shame thing. Plus, I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

I have used a few capsaicin products before, and I honestly have to give them a mixed review. I tried this product when I had run out of Mineral Ice and just wanted to try something new for my fibromyalgia pain. I had been told that this product would …

As a fibromyalgia patient, I have used just about every muscle rub product out there. Many contain the same basic ingredients, and work because of their reliance on the counter-irritant effect that menthol and similar sensation-producing substances produce. They basically stimulate the sensory nerves in the skin so that your …

At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

I’m a big fan of Sensodyne toothpaste. I have been using Sensodyne’s line of anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes for a long time now and on my recent trip to Walgreens, I noticed that Sensodyne recently came out with another type of toothpaste which to …

My sister bought Lynds a gift voucher for our local health therapy centre in Tewkesbury call Red, (which stands for Relaxation Everyone Deserves) for a Christmas present last year. Lyndsey had just had Josh our second son so my sister thought that she deserved some pampering.
Red …

I have a soft spot for “old time” remedies. When I was cleaning house for an elderly lady who was no longer able to do it for herself because of limited mobility, I came across a few things in her medicine cabinet that were very interesting. One was a very …

Recently Dove released a new line of hair-care products that promise to stand up to intense heat, such as constant blow-drying or working in dry and hot conditions. Dove, through their “hair repair challenge” promises to repair hair damage through this new line of products or they will …

My teeth are really important to me. It is very difficult for me to keep my teeth clean and healthy, because I have a problem with smoking cigarettes. To try to fight dreadful tar on my teeth or cavities, I have to use good toothpaste. I was looking for …

I have combination skin that is usually very dry in the winter. I try to keep a heavier cream around for use when the dry spell hits. This is one cream I chose for that winter issue, because I really liked the way the ingredients looked. It has safflower oil, …

If you have pain and a sensitive stomach, or do not want to take anti inflammatory drugs for whatever reason, your options are limited. Tylenol is usually your best one. It offers a safe drug that is easy on the stomach, effective, and doesn’t interact with too many …

I normally use a cream or foaming cleanser to take off my make up at night, and with my morning shower as well.
Although I have seen face cleansing wipes around for a few years, it never seemed to me like I would like them. I like the feeling …

Growee Syrup has the some health benefits as that as Cherifer as far as my experience is concerned. I gave this Vitamin to my twin grandchildren for few months when I noted that they are much cheaper than Cherifer. My neighbor whose child has been taking Growee syrup …

My first exposure to O.B. Tampons was as a teenager. However, as an older adult I’ve become a freebie hunter and I received the new O.B. Comfort Silk Touch Absorbency Tampons in the mail. I’ve bought them since but I completely prefer the older version that was all cotton.
The …

I am a person who has a good amount of acne (not in a good way) and I also have the ability to grow a lot of hair in a short amount of time. It seems like my hair grows so rapidly that it will start to grow back …

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 …

I am a big believer in Aloe Vera. My grandmother always kept a live plant, and that plant always had a few obvious scars where pieces of its leaves had been pinched off for treating burns. As she cooked daily, she would often get small kitchen burns, and …

I always felt that to be healthy it was important to remain clean. Using Hand sanitizers always remained a top priority to help my family stay healthy and fit because with clean hands- I was assured that that no kind of harmful bacteria or germs could enter the …

I have had several allergic reactions that caused skin problems that would last long after the reaction was treated. Namely, redness and peeling. To cleanse my face during these periods, I would use various different products, opting for the ones that were mild, fragrance free, and non drying. …

I have a first rate therapy for treating the symptoms of muscle fatigue and pain associated with fibromyagia. Hot water. Since I have been taking a hot bath every night, my condition has improved greatly and I am now able to have a near normal activity level and life. To …

Lately I have become more health conscience with various viruses breaking out into the atmosphere and I have chosen to daily use Powerhouse Disinfectant Spray, to kill most germs present in my home and while sanitizing the many surfaces I and my family connect with.
Power House Disinfectant Spray is …

I always believed that my hair was my best beauty asset and did everything to keep it looking healthy and beautiful. But off late, I noticed that my hair was dropping more than it normally did. Initially though I didn’t take it seriously and thought of it as …

After paying for a health club membership for both my better half and myself that we almost never found the time to use, it became clear to me that we would be better advised to let your membership lapse and instead invest in a decent piece of home gym …

Foot massagers and foot soaks have always caught my fancy and I would leave no opportunity to get one for myself- if any of them from the market if they truly interested me. I strongly believed that these foot products were a great aid to help revive tired and …

Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

As a diabetic who has had problems with chronic and recurring yeast infections, I have tried many things to try and prevent them. Keeping blood sugar under control is of course the best way, but sometimes when you have a yeast issue that won’t go away, even that is not …

I have become a big fan of Lush products. Their bath bombs are some of the best and most luxurious I have ever used. If you need some serious moisture in your tub, you can’t beat their products. I take a hot bath every night to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and …

If you have tired eyes, and are about to go out for a night on the town, you could do a lot worse that buying yourself some Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops.
I recently went away for a weekend in Amsterdam. It was after a long, hard week of …

I bought quite a lot of balls before. I bought Altus Athletic 65 Cm Fitness Ball once for around $25 online because it was hard to buy a fitness ball here. It weighed 2 lb, not too heavy for my frame of 5′8, and it was 65 cm …

Last vacation, when I happened to visit my sister for few days, I discovered this amazingly new product called —“ Ahava purifying mud mask. Since I happen to be a total beauty buff coupled with the fact that I had already used the Ahava purifying mud …

So, I don’t really get a lot of acne but as a 30-yr old woman I do from time to time get breakouts on my face. I have uncomplicated acne that is usually due to overeating sweets that my body is trying to detox or it’s hormonal. I like …

Emergen-C Vitamin D and Calcium, a powder nutrient supplement which is simply added to any beverage the user chooses, has been a beneficial addition to my diet. Unlike the other Emergen-C derivatives, “Vitamin D and Calcium” comes in a mixed berry flavor which I’ve found tastes a little disagreeable …

I first discovered Vitamin World while I was shopping at my favourite US outlet mall five years ago; I was walking past it, and thought to myself that since clothing and shoes and almost everything else was so much cheaper here than in Canada, maybe vitamins would be too. …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I like to make my own bath salt products, and I usually order my salt from the soap supply company Brambleberry, because their quality and service is great and the prices very reasonable.
When I was thinking up various formulas for bath soaks, I remembered that calendula is supposed to be …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

One of my favorite Bath and Body Works scents has always been their spearmint eucalyptus. It made me interested in other spearmint based scents as well. Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) is a company that makes organic, natural, vegan products that never test on animals. I have tried a few of …

The weather where I live has been very hot lately. A few weeks ago I attended a childhood friend’s birthday party that was held at a local park. Although I took the precaution of applying sunscreen prior to the event, I still ended up becoming moderately sunburn …

When my kids started their brushing routine I introduced them to Colgate for kids toothpaste. It is toothpaste meant for kids who are learning to brush their teeth.
My children have the habit of eating and tasting their toothpaste and so I was afraid as to which toothpaste would be …

Because I am a huge fan of Herbal Essences Totally Twisted conditioner, I felt like I was out of my mind when I decided to forgo my usual purchase and give this product a try. I have naturally curly or chemically free African American hair. Frizziness is …