Like anybody, I have periods in my life where I have to deal with stress and anxiety. I prefer not to resort to prescription drugs, as I don’t like to take anything that might be addictive or cause side effects. I prefer using natural supplements and herbal products, since they …

This winter, after taking every precaution I could, taking echinacea, Airborne, and other supplements designed to prevent sickness and aid the immune system—“ I got sick anyway.
I was a little disgruntled about it all, but then I heard a vitamin shop employee talking to another customer about what they took …

My magnesium levels are quite low, so whenever I have increased physical activity I can easily get cramps or the annoying muscle spasms (my eyelid can twitch like it is on drugs). This is especially true in the summer when one looses a lot of fluid and minerals by …

I have mild adult acne and I also have combination skin, which can make it difficult to treat the acne. Products that dry the skin are too harsh for the drier portions of my skin and cause rashes and irritation. The gold standard treatment, benzoyl peroxide, is no good …

I was in need of a new bike since the one I had for my whole childhood no longer worked. I headed to the store looking for a bike with a larger seat and one that was under my 200.00 budget. Color …

I wanted a bottle of hand sanitizer to keep in the office for an odd reason. I have several pet mice. Since they live in an aquarium in the said office, I tend to take short breaks from typing to play with them. If you’ve ever had mice, …

Chap Ice Medicated Balm is a pretty good product overall. I ran out of my usual chap stick, so my mom gave me one of hers, since she had bought a package of two. My lips get extremely chapped during the winter, at least they have been lately, so …

After having a rather bad experience with a product that was supposed to relieve migraines by massaging the eyes, I was not as excited as my friends were when we found this product in a magazine. Had I not already tried the migraine massager and experienced extreme nausea and …

In september, of 2008, I had just been hirred at a new job working retail, and we had also bought our first home and were in the process of moving. It was my first day at work, but I had a few hours on my hands to help my …

The Sunbeam Flexible Heating Pad gave me more aggravation than relief. I purchased this heating pad because, admittedly, it was one of the more affordable heating pads that I came across in the stores. I recall paying around twenty dollars, although I’m pretty sure that was a sale price. …

I am always on the search for a better shampoo. I decided to try Herbal Essence Shampoo to see how it would work for my hair, which tangles extremely easily. I paid $5.92 for a 23.7 oz bottle. I bought it at Walmart. That seems like a fair …

I had some friends from Spain coming over and when they had to go on a flight back home they had so much stuff because you always have more stuff when you go back home than when you go on vacation, so they left most of the unnecessary things …

Whenever I go into Bath & Body works, I like to see if there are any new scented products that I haven’t tried yet. I’m so in love with that store and the products that they have that I don’t even wear any other scents (well, except on …

I was a loyal fan of Coast soap when it was popular many years ago. I remember the ads about it being “the eye-opener.” I loved its blue color, rich lather, and great cleaning ability. It was my favorite fragrance in the world. I even became very attached to …

I have experiencing leg cramps for quite a few years now and I must admit that those moments of pain just leave me feeling uncomfortable and stressed. The cramps which mostly appeared in my calves especially in the night or when I happen to overdo my leg stretching- left …

When I developed a serious hemorrhoid flare up, I looked everywhere for my ring cushion, which was made of foam, and could not find it. It may have accidentally gotten packed with the Christmas things (long story.) I was sore and tired and it was too late at night …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …

I have had a problem with grinding my teeth at night for several years. I got a mouth guard from my dentist 5 years ago, the kind that is molded and fitted professionally, and costs over $300, even with medical and dental coverage. I have been making this appliance …

I have had headaches that usually occurs in the afternoon and it has been like this for almost two years now. I also have pain in both knees which I suspect osteoarthritis because I’m a little over my desired weight and I’m guessing it’s the after effect of me …

I have now tried all four of the Biggest Winner workouts that I was able to locate locally, and will wait a bit before ordering the fifth from Amazon. In case you are unfamiliar with the series, they are a DVD workout set featuring the Biggest Loser’s …

I have never tried using Lactacyd before as a feminine wash but after giving birth I had to use it since I had an episiotomy because of a normal delivery. My Obstetrician told me to use Lactacy to prevent infection and to hasten wound healing. They first cleaned my …

I have to say that I’m a little addicted to the idea of being well-prepared when it comes to medical emergencies. I may not be able to suture an open wound, but I can promise you I’ll come as close as possible. I have several different kinds of splints, …

Do you know Kencur or Kentjur roots? As far as I know, we can use this kencur roots for herbal medicine. When my children have cough, I normally will make this herbal medicine mys self for the kids.
Actually it work well for my children. I think it’s also better …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

These protein bars are pretty tasty. Not only is there a remarkable amount of protein to be had in just one of these bars, the nutty peanut flavor will excite your taste buds! I sometimes have one of these in the morning if I have had a bad night …

During the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it’s just in our backyard or camping. Mosquitoes are an annoying problem that we sometimes have to put up with while we are outdoors. This can be a problem, especially when we are camping somewhere …

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are a great product! They are quick and easy to use and kill most germs. When cleaning our works stations at work or for clearing tables or counter tops at home this product is genius. The cylindrical container makes storing the wipes easy. …

These earmuffs really reduce the noise. If you want to do activities while having some quiet time or just don’t want to hear some stuff I consider nonsense than this product is for you. Is it just me or are people meaner and more crazy these days while at …

If you suffer from tired aching muscles, then I highly recommend Conair Touch ‘n ‘ Tone Deluxe Massager. This product purchased from Walmart. This massager comes with six different attachments for your various aches and pains.
I often use the Rolling Foot Massager for my aching feet, and find that …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

Everybody around me was always obsessed by their not white teeth. I never had that problem because I had white teeth so I didn’t think about it but everyone always says that I have nice white teeth and I was proud. I also didn’t worry much about the toothpaste, …

I have always been a fan of trying out natural and homeopathic remedies, even though the success rate has been questionable for me personally. Many times it turned out to be a waste of money. Sometimes it worked, but most times there was no way to know whether it worked …

I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …

I have tried several different mouth rinses or mouth washes over the years and some were pretty good. Those, I still buy. Others, I feel were pretty terrible, and those I now avoid. The first time I tried Crest Pro-Health Night Clean Mouth Wash, it was …

This review is for the Philphs Sonicare Elite toothbrush. I have the 7000 model, but I am assuming that other models are very similar in quality. I love this toothbrush and cannot wait to brush my teeth. It really does give you that just from the …

Have you ever watched an infomercial and thought repeatedly, just get on with it already! When I picked up a copy of the Atkins Complete-Fast Easy & Healthy Deluxe Edition DVD, I thought I’d spare myself reading the book in the event that I didn’t like the …

I have taken the Emergen-C orange flavor for prevention of cold and flu in the past, and it did a great job. The last time I bought some, I decided to try a new variety—“ the Apricot Mango. I love both fruits, so I thought this would be a nice …

If you are a smoker and you have ever considered quitting then I am sure you have heard of Nicorette. When it first came out there was a lot of people in the media saying how it could help you kick your addiction and that it was an easy …

I somehow failed to be in correspondence with the particular doctor who prescribed me the anti-anemia supplement I took for months. This left me idle after I finished my own supply of that supplement and went on without continuing to take any iron for weeks. While my …

Lemon grass and tea tree are two of my favorite natural smells, so when I saw that Nubian heritage had a soap that showcased both of them, I had to have a bar. I have used a few of their other soaps and really liked the nice, natural recipes and …

I take a ton of vitamins and I started looking at medication organizers to dump them all into, figuring it would be easier to open a tab and dump a handful of pills in my hand to swallow rather than opening 10 or more bottles and taking out pills …

I thought this product had a neat concept behind it which is why I bought it. A cream that you can use to warm your feet? I’d never heard of such a thing, but I was pretty excited to try it out because I suffer from extremely cold feet …

I love old fashioned, cold processed soap, and Pangea Organics is a brand I am proud to buy. Not only are their products organic, their packaging is recyclable and plantable. The box the soap comes in is actually seeded, so you can plant it and grow herbs. I planted mine, …

Vitacost.com is a website that offers a variety of discounted products like vitamins, supplements, natural remedies, homeopathy, pet vitamins, and more. I usually go there for homeopathic remedies by Hyland’s. When I needed Hyland’s earache tablets, I drove to 3 pharmacies and looked all over the Internet. Pharmacies did …

I have used this soap for a while now because I was intrigued by it. Papaya soaps are nothing rare in the Philippines, because a lot of people here want to make their skin lighter. But with the mass number of Papaya-made soaps and beauty products, I think that …

I bought a tube of Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste to try recently. It was comparable in price to other name brands of toothpaste (about $4 for a 6 ounce tube). With a coupon I had on hand, I paid $2.79 plus tax which I consider to be …

I am one of the biggest fans of tea that I know. I love to drink the black, white and green ones—“ and I am interested in the health benefits of all of them, although I have to admit, as much as I wanted to love it because of its …

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 …

My periods are pretty heavy for the first two days and when I go to bed I like to use sanitary protection that is more heavy duty than my daytime one as it is a pain to be woken in the night because you are leaking. I first …

When I first saw the product, New Skin, I thought that it couldn’t possibly work. I thought that you needed a regular bandage to do the trick. I decided to give it a try anyway. I am the clumsy type and often get cuts on my fingers so it …