When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

I have thinning hair, and a constant weapon in my arsenal against it is some type of volumizing mousse product. I apply it at the roots of my hair to boost the volume while I am drying it, and then to help hold the style and smooth the frizz at …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

This little fountain was given to me as part of a “relaxation therapy kit” which included some aromatherapy, CDs to play, candles, herbal remedies and essential oils. I love all of it… but this fountain is the best. It is a small fountain, the right size to sit on …

I decided to replace my back scrubber loofah with this braided pouf-like scrubber. There are some definite pros and cons with the item.
On the “pro” side, it is inexpensive. It does not mildew easily—“ it drains really well if you hang it, and since the width of it …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

I am one of those people who suffer from severe dry skin conditions especially during the winter season. But the worst part of suffering from this dry condition has to witness severe itchiness on my scalp all through the day which indeed not only left me feeling embarrassed in …

After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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I was advised to take Omega 3 supplement for long by my doctor after one abnormal ECG report. Only recently, I decided to take it. I did little bit of research about the available brands and selected Amway Nutrilite Salmon Omega 3. I have previously used Nutrilite Daily and Nutrilite …

My sister bought this foot massager for my parents about 3 years ago. It was a very popular OSIM product back then. She bought it during its promotional period at around RM 900 (which is around USD$ 260).
Unlike the other OSIM massager we have, this foot massager is not …

I have a sleep disorder, and I take a prescription drug to treat it. However, there are times when it still doesn’t quite do the trick. Since I have been on it for many years, my body is used to it, so when there is a stressful situation or I …

This milk white colored tooth paste is one I am used to seeing from my childhood. I have bought Colgate cavity protection tooth paste many times. The feeling about this tooth paste is kind of mixed. In different flavors, I generally use their great regular flavor. The factor which …

Walking through a natural remedies store when I was on vacation put me in the mood to have a hippie moment and buy this rub. I came across an entire shelf of Zum products. Standing near them all, I could smell the incredible rich and natural spicy scents they are …

After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …

I have a variety of products and devices that I use to help relieve my back pain. I have had unexplained and undiagnosed back pain for over 15 years, and in that time, I have found certain things that hep it, and lots of things that don’t. …

Awhile ago I tried the Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave in Aloe Unscented and I really liked it a lot. I loved the fact that is was made with organic nourishing and protecting ingredients. It also helped nourish my sensitive skin when I was shaving my legs. So I …

I take a hot bath nightly to assist me in dealing with the muscle pain and spasms that are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. This has resulted in me developing a serious bath product hobby. Those close to me know about my little addiction, so they try to help by …

Although I am not the world’s biggest fan of Listerine mouthwashes, I do acknowledge that they are a leader in the field and make good products. I just don’t care for how strong they are. That said, I decided to try this after reading some reviews on different whitening products. …

I didn’t think there would be such a drastic difference between hot/cold or heat wraps for the knee or wrist, but there definitely are, since I’ve tried out a few different ones, and some of them from the same company. I had recently sprained my knee walking to work …

Being a woman, I have to deal with a monthly cycle and when choosing between pads and tampons, I much prefer tampons, mainly because they do not give me a feeling like I am wearing a diaper. I usually buy large multi-packs to keep on hand because it …

Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …

I don’t like tampons very much, so I buy Maxi pads. I haven’t seen many reviews for Maxi pads or tampons, which is frustrating, because they are products that almost every woman must use on a monthly basis. Why do we just blindly buy
whatever is on the shelf, or …

I am a total fitness buff and I just love to try out various types of exercises to help me keep fit and healthy. In order to keep my fitness routine interesting- I always keep changing my exercise routines every week so that I am not bored doing the …

Recently I tried a diet and fitness plan geared especially for treadmill enthusiasts. If you are interested in a workout program which features walking for its main exercise, this plan might be what you are looking for.
The Training for Life 14 day fitness and …

This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …

Vitalagy is another product from m2c Global. This is a nutritional super juice as they call it, and I must say I really like this stuff. I bought a few bottles of it to try for a month. I drank about 3-4 oz. a day of it for 30 …

Crest Pro-Health Multiprotection Clean Mint Rinse is a product that I purchased because I wanted a mouthwash that was specifically formulated to combat plaque build-up and the gum diseases gingivitis. Plaque build-up is harmful because such build-up can lead to cavities and gum disease. I hadn’t yet been able …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

Sometimes, when my body feel not so good, I need some vitamin suplement to make it better. Usually I drink Redoxon to fit my body. Redoxon is the food suplement and the additional vitamin that formed in effervescent tablet. It have two flavour which are orange and blackcurrant.
If we …

I just love keeping my skin clean- because I always felt that a dirt free skin always remained healthy and glowing. For this I always trusted using Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel with Organic Aloe Vera formula astringent pads. These astringent pads were basically soft pre moistened pads made from …

While at the local health store, I came across Citric C Tabs. There are 90 tablets in the bottle. Each one is 1100 milligrams of Vitamin C. This is more than the recommended daily dosage for Vitamin C but there are other good ingredients in the Citric C Tabs.
I …

I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …

I am in absolute love with this deodorant, I wish I had known about it earlier! Usually, I’m spending about $4.00 to $7.00 on deodorants and anti-perspirant, only to have them not work the way it’s supposed to, irritate my skin, or leave unwanted white deodorant stains on my …

Do you wear dentures, or partials and use denture adhesive to help keep them secure? If so listen up, you are not going to hear of this product being advertised by normal means. This is a product that I haven’t been able to find in stores, I have only …

I have been using Act Alcohol Free Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Mint for a couple days now. I think the mouthwash is very fresh and very clean. I do like that the mouthwash does burn or sting when I rinse my mouth out with it. I do like that …

After using regular tea tree oil, and being extremely with the results it had given me, I decided to go for something I can use for my whole body. Luckily for me, I found tea tree oil soap! I didn’t even know this stuff existed! I was so happy …

The last time I went to get my hair styled, I complained to my hairdresser about my haircolor fading after only a couple of weeks after I used it. She recommended that I buy a rather expensive bottle of Redken product called Color Extend Color Veil. Supposedly this …

Mentisan is a an ointment that is manufactured in La Paz, Bolivia. According to a number of Bolivians I have spoken with, Mentisan is a cure-all for anything that ails you - kind of like the South American medicinal version of duct tape. On the back of the container, …

I am trying to lose weight, and when I hit a plateau and tried to up my exercise to thirty minutes per day, I had a hard time making myself keep up with it.
I have tried a lot of diet and energy products before and usually they didn’t …

I love to try Ayurvedic products, and this one looked like one I would really like. It is actually blended in India. It has no synthetic color or fragrance and no animal ingredients or testing. Kokum butter is a very nourishing substance that contains essential fatty acids to strengthen skin …

I like to get a nice hot bath sometimes and every now and then I like to add a little something to the water to make the bath even more relaxing than it already is. I bought Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads as well as some bubble bath …

I have to say that I’m pretty much prepared for any medical emergencies. I have several kinds of splints and braces and hot and cold packs and all kinds of medicine and first aid items. You would think, looking into my linen closet, that I’m prepared for the apocalypse …

I want to start off by saying that as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with digestive problems. I suppose it runs in the family seeing as how other people in my family have digestive problems as well. Every doctor I’ve ever gone to has told me that …

I was told by my musician friend that there is a massage team in almost all major cities in West Europe and the US and Canada who give kick ass massages. It seems that this team mainly does massages for musicians. Since I am a small timer musician myself, …

Absolute Nutrition is located in Chicopee MA and is a nutrition store where you can purchase supplements from. This store is great because you can find great products here. If you want to find a good vitamin to take, something to burn fat, something to gain mass or anything …

I regularly color my long hair at home, and have been using jaw clips to keep it on top of my head while I wait for it to develop. This can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable, and I was told it wasn’t the best idea because it could cause breakage …

This is yet another fantastic product from Forever Living. My brother keeps it handy especially when he goes out of town for hiking, rock climbing and other extreme sports that he loves to do. When we went to Sagada and hiked to different caves, this was instant relief for …

Bag Balm is for treating sore cattle teats. It is also sold in drug stores. The label states, “for chapped conditions and superficial abrasions.” I bought some as an aging woman. It is not as strong and icky as the items I use on my …

I avoid the sun as much as I can since I am photosensitive, but sometimes I cannot help but get out there, and despite having a UV blocking umbrella and loads of sunblock on, I still manage to get a little bit of sun which turns to a burn. …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …