I take a fiber supplement to help keep the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome under control. It also helps manage my blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol as well, and helps to keep my appetite under control so that I eat less.
I have taken a variety of …

I do not normally use the popular brands of toothpaste. Most of them have very strong mint flavors that burn my mouth and tongue, making me very uncomfortable, and shortening the time I spend brushing my teeth. Obviously this is not good for me, especially being diabetic. I have battled …

I have a problem using the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes in the mainstream market. The mint flavors are too strong, and burn my mouth and tongue to the point that I am so uncomfortable, I will stop brushing too soon. Obviously this is not good …

I fell in love with the foaming soaps made by companies like Bath and Body Works and Method. I saw this soap on the shelf and decided I would try the totally organic version too. This is an almond scented soap, so I thought, and I got into those after …

I have been a user of Dr. Bronner’s castile soap in the past. I like to use it as hand soap in the kitchen and bathrooms. When I saw this was a little bit less expensive, I decided to try it. Far from a poor imitation, this is a …

I was very disappointed with the quality of a couple of carrier oils that I ordered from Nature’s Alchemy, but they redeemed themselves with this essential oil. I like to make my own massage oil blends, and often use essential oils in bath product, vaporizers, and general fragrance products.
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Before I was aware of the dangers of sulfate shampoos, I used all kinds of products. One that I liked, thinking that it was all natural and gentle, was the Emerald Forest Sapayul shampoo.
The company’s big cause for many years was to save the rainforest, and I admired …

This is a very fancy sounding cream that is actually extremely simple. I would never have tried it if not for a friend who raved over it. She saw it on TV somewhere, and said that celebrities like Madonna and Brooke Shields used it. I was interested in it after …

I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …

In the summer, my combination skin can be a real pain. I need to use products that do not clog my pores, can keep away acne, and manage oil– but that also will not dry it out. It seems that the tiniest thing can tip my skin over the balance. …

I like to try out natural products, especially since learning that some of the detergents used in mainstreams ones are not so great for your skin or hair. I have used a few of the Beauty Without Cruelty products, and this is one of the latest I have tried.
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I have been diabetic for about ten years. I believe that nutritional support is a very effective way to treat the disease and prevent its complications. I always take a good multivitamin, and I have cycled through quite a few of them to find the right one. When I first …

I like to use a facial mask to rehydrate and refresh my face. I have used a lot of different kinds, but it was the smell of this one that made it remarkable for me. The Alba Botanica papaya mask is a gentle, hypo-allergenic gel mask. It is pH balanced, …

Although it is a little embarrassing, I ended up buying this product by accident. The picture on the front of the little drop of water falling into a pool made me think that it was a “rain” scented body wash that I had picked up moments ago in the store. …

I love to use a facial mist toner in the summer when the weather is hot. Sometimes I do not have time to stop during the day and wash my face, or I may want to just get a quick freshen-up without having to disturb my makeup. I have tried …

I enjoy a wide variety of bath products, since I take a hot bath nearly every night. I use this therapy to treat the painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia, and it works. I have had more success with the hot baths than with any other therapy or medication.
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I have diabetes, and for many years I have tried to prevent complications and manage my disease as best I can with both medical intervention and nutritional support. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to help you lower your blood sugar, which of course …

I have fibromyalgia and use massage therapy as a way to manage symptoms and keep myself mobile and active. I often use oil blends that I have made myself, but sometimes I come across one that is too good to pass up. The recipe on this Sunshine Spa oil is …

When my doctor told me to take calcium supplements, I tried several brands. I hate swallowing big pills, and most of the calcium products I found were made into huge tablets.
I needed a higher potency, and taking most chewable brands only gave me half the calcium I needed, …

When my hair was looking a bit dull and drab, I decided to try out a new conditioner. I had just read something about keratin and how good it was for revitalizing hair, so I chose this Mill Creek product. I admit, the fragrance was part of the reason it …

I have fibromyalgia and have tried pretty much any pain relief cream and gel I can find to try. Most of them are decent, and a few are unusual. The Nature’s herb Boswellin cream is a little different because it uses two methods of relief. It contains both capsaicin, and …

Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …

I have a condition which causes my brain to not stay in the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. It is possibly the root cause of my fibromyalgia symptoms, which I have had for many years. To treat the condition, I take a drug called Elavil, which …

I don’t normally use bar soap in the winter, but when I was taking a two-night trip, I decided to pack some because I did not have a small enough bottle for liquid body wash. I chose a Nature de France dry skin soap, as a random choice. I needed …

I am in my early forties and now have become worried about the dreaded crow’s feet and little lines and wrinkles that everyone gets whether they like it or not. I have combination skin, so finding products that will work without causing oiliness or pimples can be a challenge, especially …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many– I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

I have combination skin which is dry in winter but very oily in the summer. I need a light moisturizer for summer use, as the ones I use in the winter would cause breakouts. I use a lot of sun block products, and this can make it even more challenging …

Having diabetes has taught me that sometimes the simplest things can do the most wonderful things. With this in mind, I decided to try a product from Nutra Labs that is made from cranberry, cinnamon, and a variety of botanical remedies to help manage blood sugar levels. I had used …

I have diabetes, and I believe that treating the condition should always involve some kind of nutritional approach as well as a medical one. It is an illness known for its prevalence in those with poor diets, so treating it with a better diet just makes sense. When …

I can’t use the majority of the mint flavored brands of toothpaste made for adults, because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavor. If I do use it, I don’t brush long enough and my oral hygiene suffers. I can’t afford this because I am diabetic and …

I have fibromyalgia and sometimes lower back pain. In the past, I have used pain patches that warm up, and also patches that provide a counter-irritant effect. The counter-irritant products contain menthol and various other substances that impart a warm or cold effect to the area of skin they …

I don’t like the harsh mint flavors of most of the mainstream toothpastes. They make my mouth and tongue burn and cause me to brush for less time than I need to. My oral health is important to me, because gum disease has been linked to heart disease, and …

I have always liked the look and performance of transparent glycerin soaps. I remember using them when I was a kid, and enjoying the way they look like shiny jewels when wet. When I came across this Clearly Natural glycerin soap in a store for only a dollar, I bought …

I use essential oils to make massage blends, lotions and bath salts. I don’t normally order scents that I don’t like, but I made an exception when I needed to make a gift for someone who happens to love rose fragrances. I have never been a fan of rose smells …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

I often buy essential oils and medicinal ingredients to make my own custom bath products and lotions. A friend who knew I did this requested that I make a lotion for her using the same scent blend that she smelled on me when I came over to her workplace. It …

I hate to be sick, so I try to avoid it any way I can. Often I take products meant to prevent colds and flu. Sometimes they work, other times not. I have had pretty good success with various supplements, but I always like to try a new …

I have fibromyalgia, and one way I treat the symptoms is by using massage. I make a variety of my own massage oil blends as well as trying what others have made. I like to buy essential oils that have properties to help treat the muscles and nerves, which can …

I like to use bar soaps in the summer when my skin is a little oilier. I use sun block regularly and the extra oils in it can be a challenge to weaker cleansers. When I saw this soap there were several things that drew me to it. The first …

When I have a cold or flu in the winter, I like to use an inhalant vapor product in my vaporizer, to help soothe a cough and congestion, and make my sinuses feel better. There is just something nice and soothing about menthol to make your stuffy head feel clearer …

When my partner’s coworker decided to try to quit smoking, someone recommended this product to him, because it is supposed to be helpful to people who have stopped smoking menthol cigarettes. It is actually intended to treat the teeth and gums with tea tree oil, which is a potent antibacterial/anti-infective. …

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 …

When I was looking for products that would exfoliate gently and take care of some acne issues I was having, I came across this pumpkin peel product. It was made by MyChelle, which I had used before and was pleased with the products, so I gave it a try. My …

I like to use a skin cleansing wipe for extra hygiene in the bathroom. When I was suffering from a yeast infection, the wipes I had at home, which were a fragranced, mainstream brand, were burning me like crazy. It was just because of the infection. They had never bothered …

In the summer, I have stubborn oily skin. I often have outbreaks of pimples, especially if I get sweaty, or have to wear a lot of sun block in hot weather. I struggle each year with what treatments to use. It is a delicate balance– the wrong cleanser, moisturizer or …

I work on a computer most of the day, and the air conditioning and heating in my home also causes my eyes to be dry, so I am certainly a candidate for eye strain. Sometimes my eyes get dry for no reason at all, but I though the computer eye …

I have fibromyalgia, so I am no stranger to pain relief gels and creams. Most of them on the market fall under the category of counter-irritant pain relief. This includes all of the menthol containing rubs and gels, which use ingredients that provide a skin sensation of warmth or cold. …

It is very important for every woman to be always clean that’s why we practice good hygiene. Feminine wipes are important wherever we are to keep ourselves feeling fresh and clean.
When it comes to feminine wipes, I only choose PH Care. I don’t get satisfied with other feminine wipes …

I went through a period of taking niacin to try and reduce my cholesterol because I cannot tolerate the effects of statin drugs. I started with regular niacin, which caused a lot of flushing. I then switched to a no-flush time release niacin. It was a rocky start, with the …

I love Desert Essence brand and have been happy with the majority of their products. All of them I had ever used had a lovely smell, until this one. I ordered it online so I could not smell it beforehand, which is always risky, I admit. I made the mistake …