Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

As part of a make-over for a blind date sort of project, I wanted to help a friend with her fingernails. She would never consent to nail polish, but a healthy manicure was tolerable to her. Along with a few basic products like a cuticle remover and hand …

When I had a moment of nostalgia awhile back and decided to buy one of these sauna suits so I could sweat away some water during exercise, I found this one was affordable and seemed thicker than some others I have seen in the past. I know that losing …

As part of a basket of treats I got for Christmas, I received this yummy smelling bottle of body cream. Although I am not usually one to wear foody types of scents, this one was just too much fun not to wear. The product comes in a pump …

Since I have gotten a little older I have had more facial hair than in my youth. Most of it I can easily tweeze off, but I was having trouble tweezing my upper lip and eyebrows, because of the stinging pain. I am no sissy, but the sensation would make …

After falling in love with another of Philosophy’s scents, I had to try this one out. It was on sale at Amazon, for nearly half the price—“ that’s a deal you can’t pass up. I love berry scents, and this is truly one of my all time favorite ones. It …

I began having frequent morning migraines a few years ago. A trip to the doctor and several tests later, I was given a prescription for Imitrex. This is a medication to treat and prevent migraines. On the first say of taking it, I did not notice any …

Memory Bridge is a non-profitable organization that I know someone works for, in fact he is the one running it. It is a foundation for alczheimer’s disease and dementia, since the two are kind of related. For those of you who do not remember what this is, it is …

I was impressed by a few Philosophy body wash products that I used, so when I saw this shave gel, I wanted to try it. It is aloe vera and silicone based, which is different from others I have used. I know the silicone used in smoothing hair products …

One of the things I hate is my toothbrush being out in the open in the bathroom. When I was a child my mother use to tell me to put my toothbrush in the cabinet inside of a holder. Then she would make me change my holder once …

When one gets sick due to allergies, cold, flu, or any illness that causes a runny noise, having a durable and comfortable tissue is very important. One brand of tissue is Kleenex 2-Ply Tissues. Kleenex has been making tissues for as long as I can remember. …

I ran across this little packet of green clay while in a natural products store, and since I had heard of people using it for acne rashes, I thought I would give it a try. It was summer, and my oily-in-the-summer skin was acting up. I had been wearing a …

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 …

I recently joined the Autism Society of America’s Lehigh Valley’s chapter. It cost me twenty dollars to join and I must say this is money very well spent!
They send out a monthly newsletter that is just packed with valuable information that is extremely helpful for anyone that is …

Like anyone, I sometimes experience nausea. It often happens when I have tried taking a new medicine or supplement, get too little sleep, eat something spicy, or of course get the dreaded stomach flu. A long time ago, someone told me about using ginger tea for nausea, and I found …

One thing I always forget to take in the morning is my vitamin. There is just something about trying to remember to take a pill I just can’t do. Recently I came across a beverage at the store next door to where I work that I think will help …

I have had a problem with thinning hair and hair loss for a few years now. Since I have several medical conditions which can all contribute to hair thinning and loss (diabetes, possible lupus, and hypothyroidism) there is no way to be sure how to treat the condition. So, I …

I drink on such the rare occasion that I would not be a good one to judge remedies for hangovers. However, on one occasion I did get to test one. Because I drink so infrequently, when I do partake, I get overwhelmed with it really quickly. When invited to …

I injured my arm at work one day when a heavy box came flying off a conveyor belt. To help relieve the pain, I wore a tennis elbow brace off and on for many months. When I reactivated the same injury a year or so later, I had …

I like to brush my teeth twice a day with Pearl Drops Triple Action Whitening toothpaste. This product can stand alone as a tooth whitener or it can be used in combination with other tooth whitening products for maximum results.
My teeth are normally stained and dull looking when …

I was new to wearing contacts, and had started the trend in my second year of college. It really felt uncomfortable at first, wearing it on. I have adjusted to the comfort and convenience of wearing them thanks to a new form of contact solution.
Top Care …

I have fallen in love with all of the lush bath products, and since I had been so happy with them, I decided to try this very unusual facial scrub. Rather than a paste or gel, this product, like their others, comes as a solid. It is actually …

In every job I have had for the past twenty years I have worked at a computer all day and then when I get home I spend a bit more time at the computer on the internet. I also smoke cigarettes and so I frequently suffer with dry …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

When I read about this product (from its manufacturer) I was initially very impressed—“ it seemed like a far superior product to the fish oil products I had been using, relying on a substance that comes from crustaceans and supposedly is worlds better at everything fish oil does– I …

Chromium picolinate is a trace mineral believed to be very important in regulating metabolism. For many years, it has been recommended to diabetics, as it helps to maintain good glucose control. I am diabetic and have been taking it for quite awhile.
Recently I switched brands. …

I’ve decided to try to get back on track as far as weight loss and healthy living is concerned. I had lost a lot of weight a few years ago and have managed to gain it all back during the last two years while working at my new job, …

I like to use natural product on my hair for two reasons. First, it means less exposure to chemicals, which may affect my health in the long run. I can’t eliminate all chemical exposure, but if I can cut it down drastically, I figure that is better than doing nothing.
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I was never fond of using mouthwash. I hate the stingy feeling in my mouth everytime I use them. Besides, the alcohol content in the mouthwash gives me asthma attack every after use. So mouthwash was a big no-no for me until I discovered OraCare Mouthrinse. …

I am very particular when it comes to the care of my teeth and I like a toothpaste that will whiten my teeth, so when I came across Rembrandt Premium Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste with Peroxide, I had to try it.
I actually ran out of my regular brand of toothpaste, …

Most women, at some point in their lives, are going to need to purchase a pregnancy test. The concern or elation over a possible pregnancy is enough in itself, but add to that the need to get a fast acting, accurate pregnancy test and the result can be …

I purchased this acne product as a quick fix to minimize the size of a couple of newly formed pimples that came out no where literally! Now I’ve used pretty good acne products, but the ones that were formulated specifically for acne were systems, like ProActiv, Clinique’s Acne Solution …

I take amitriptyline to help me sleep, but I have tried many times to stop using the drug because of its potential for long term side effects. I have a condition called fibromyalgia, and with it comes disordered sleeping. My brain does not stay in the deepest stage of sleep …

As a very pale individual with baby blonde hair, I’ve always been prone to sun burns. It’s pretty much a standard that should I be leaving the house for an afternoon in the sun and surf, I need to lather up with sunblock spf 198 if it were available. …

Now that there are so many types of thermometers on the market, I don’t use the basic in-the-mouth types anymore and I have a couple that I really like. One is the Braun IRT3020 Thermoscan Ear Thermometer which I’ve had for a few years now, and it still …

I know my bones are weak, this is because even a single standing from sitting hurts my back. I was not discipline and never been because I used to carry heavy things in improper position and even when sitting I slouch. I always forgot to take care of my …

I wanted to share my experience of having a mammogram at Baptist Women’s Health Center in Memphis, TN to encourage women in the area to use this Center for their best health needs. I have just come home from having my mammogram done, and couldn’t be happier with the …

Im pretty sure everyone knows what this condition is. Its really when someone doesnt have enough blood in their body and it can be due to various things. I mean, I used to have the belief that anemia simply means your body isnt making enough blood cells. This indeed …

Its rare that I actually get a cold sore, but when I do, they are miserable—“ painful, ugly, and take forever to go away, unless I use Abreva. The first time I bought it, I was extremely skeptical. The price seemed outrageous—“ nearly twenty dollars for a tube that …

I can review this massager both from the receiving and the giving end. I was actually given this as a gift by my partner, who kindly wanted to be able to give me a massage for my fibromyalgia-prone muscles and general pampering. This model was chosen because it is small, …

I have about six or seven pieces of fold-away or easily storable exercise equipment in my house that I’ve gathered over the last two years. Of all those, the Stamina InStride Pro Stepper was one of the top most expensive ones at about $70, but it came with …

I was recently treated to a session at Body Envy located at 2121 Woodhead Street, Houston, TX 77019. I got an e-mail through GroupOn about getting a chemical peel treatment for much less than the actual price so I decided to take the deal. With GroupOn, you have to …

I’ve always relied on this Bioderm Ointment Antibacterial/Anti-fungal Cream ever since I was young and when I started having pimples. I think it was when I was twelve. I have tried either pimple creams too but most are too harsh and they dry and kind of burn even the …

I absolutely love the support system and information I have found at the Nutrisystem website. I have been using it for a little over a month now and I love the fact that they have you “weigh-in” when you visit and it automatically shows you your progess (or lack …

Moove pain relief gel is a very good ointment for joint pains and backache. Which is not at all costly compared to other products. I remember that recently I had some joint pain in my ankles and due to that I suffered a lot of problems and …

I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …

Lubriderm lotion is a rather well known brand of lotion. It competes among many of the other top labels such as Dove. I personally have tried numerous lotions, and the thing that sets Lubriderm apart from the rest is that it does its job, and well too. Now, you …

I work in a retail establishment selling shoes, and have worked there for over a year now, and we are “encouraged” to wear the company’s shoes if possible and, I have to admit, these shoes are NOT comfortable by any stretch of the imagination. Might be good cheap shoes …

My cousin bought me 3 pack of Hollywood 24 Hour Miracle diet when I gained an extra of 22 pounds from popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times a day. I was a skinny girl desperate to gain weight and no matter what I do, my …

My boyfriend introduced this food supplement to me so it is me and him taking this softgel capsule once per day. I started to take this weeks ago so I have been using this for almost a month now. The first remarkable thing that I have noticed about it …