When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

My job offers a corporate membership with CRUNCH and although it is still quite pricey, it is a great discount from their regular prices so I decided to give it a shot.
The location nearest to my job is supposed to be their “flagship” which would lead me to believe that …

I love to use a powder in the summer to help prevent wetness, rashes and chafing. In the past, I used talc based powders, but after learning the dangers of talc and its association with cancers and lung problems, I switched to the much safer corn starch powders.
Using …

It is embarrassing to admit that I have dandruff but I just cannot hide it when those white flakes are visible on my jet black hair. Imagine my frustration that after enjoying my favorite shampoo and conditioner I still seem to end up with dandruff. As much as I …

About the product:
This is a product of Bell. The whole package includes a 65-centimeter inflatable ball in light blue, an exercise manual, foot pump, and measuring strap. It was designed for people between 5-feet, four inches to six-feet tall. This exercise ball is a versatile piece that is …

I have fibromyalgia and sleep problems, which I have tried to treat with natural supplements many times. When I began posting on a message board with other fibromyalgia patients, I quickly learned a lot about the different drugs and also supplements that were being used to treat the condition. …

Quadriderm is an anti-fungal cream for itching and infections especially for private areas. The skin near our thighs is prone to fungal problems and these fungal problems cause itching which is intolerable. Summer is the time when I suffer from this annoying fungal problem and if I don’t use …

I have oily, blemished skin, so during the day I usually wear some light make-up like foundation and pressed powder to cover up my blemishes. Because of this, I always have to do an extra step at night to make sure no trace of make-up is left on my …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

Over the past two years (that’s when I was first introduced to Burt’s Bees products, even though it’s been around forever), I have used just about every Burt’s Bees product imagineable. I don’t like the fact that these products are extremely expensive, especially when I’ve trained myself to shop …

Yuck! This stuff sure does taste bad, but it really gets the job done. I remember when I was a child, my parents would make me take 1 cup of Phillips Milk of Magnesia once a month, and I always dreaded that day. Back then, we didn’t have the …

When I decided to place an order with Lush, I became interested in some of the more unusual products they offered on their site. One of them was the “Dirty Toothy Tabs” product, which is basically a solid toothpaste. Normally, I do not use mint flavored toothpastes. My mouth is …

I used Nexxus Humectress back in the late 80s, and more recently decided to try it again. Back then, I had a frizzy perm, and my hair was moisture starved to the point it was unmanageable.The Humectress I bought then came in a tube, and was the greatest thing …

To put it quite simply, one has not lived until they have had a deep tissue massage! They are extrodinary, and leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and rejuvinated! While I do believe, that the amount of therapy received is probably dependent upon the skill level of the …

I like to keep my back well scrubbed and exfoliated. I have had a variety of brushes, braided puffs, even loofahs on a stick—“ but this is the best I have found.
This scrubber has a soft fabric side, which is perfect for cleansing oils and dirt from …

As anyone who has ever owned a cat before, cat scratches happen. And since I have two of these furry monsters, the scratches keep coming and then some. Now I don’t mean to make out that they’re horrible creatures that want nothing more than cause your fingers, torso or limbs …

I have been trying to lose weight (and succeeding) by eating less, eating sensibly, and exercise. To help me along, I have been trying lots of various natural products, so long as they seem safe. I found this tea while looking around at some weight loss products from a …

I have a few spider veins on my legs which are probably from years of standing at work in a retail job. There are also a few on my face which can be covered by makeup, but I would still like them to be gone.
I bought this at …

If you need a humidifier for a childs room, why not get one that is both function and fun, like the Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier. For about the same amount of money for a regular humidifier, you can also get a built in bedroom planetarium that the …

I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

My thronging migraines left me feeling weak and helpless every time I experienced it. The severe head ache not only left me feeling physically tired and dull but my mental state would also be disturbed. I would get irritated and start throwing tantrums for no reason. Though I did …

I am always changing my mind about what I want to do with my hair. I needed something that would work with my fickle nature. I found a product that might possibly do the trick. It was a Conair product that is supposed to allow you to do five …

I bought a bottle of this moisturizer on the recommendation of a lady who claims she has been using it for twenty years. I needed a moisturizer for sensitive skin, and I had not tried a new one in a long time. My regular product is Neutrogena—“ but …

I’m not the type who gets fat easily, but I have gained a lot of weight this summer. I blame it on the fact that it is summer. I tend to eat a lot of sweets, esp. ice cream, because it is so hot. It then became imperative that …

Over the past several months my skin becomes very itchy and dry at nighttime because of the dry air in our home do to use using our woodstoves. One of the lotions I like to use is the Derma E Itch Relief Lotion with Tea Tree, E & Chamomile. …

NordicTrack Incline Trainer X10 (NTK1994) offers the incline range of up to 50%, which is way larger than any treadmill (the highest I’ve seen on a treadmill is 25%). Incline training allows the user to burn more calories at a shorter time. According to NordicTrack, if you walk at …

Channel ten nightly news announced last night that they think that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS, is now being linked to a brain difference in babies that die from this syndrome. Recent research is showing that when not considering SIDS cases that could be …

I first discover Cetaphil when my cousin, whose younger son has a stomach bacteria that causes redness and breakouts on his skin when it’s active, told me about this soap that her doctor recommended to treat her son’s skin when he has this issues. She said it was amazing, …

For a few years now, I have suffered from chronic bleeding gums. I was pointed in the direction of Ascended Health’s Oralive product by a friend of mine, and after a few months of use, I can honestly say that it is the greatest toothpaste I have ever used.
First …

I am a huge fan of Secret products. I use the invisible solids as my staple deodorant product. One day I was shopping, and happened to be thinking about wearing a particular sleeveless dress that would require an invisible underarm product. Although I had some invisible solid at home, …

I have heard of Aveeno, and I know it has been on the market for a very long time. However, I had never used it until last year when I got a very itchy, irritated rash due to an allergic reaction. One of the treatments recommended to me was …

I have an autoimmune disease. One of the main features of an autoimmune disease is the problem with inflammation. In my case, inflammation in my blood vessals. The normal medication (cytoxan and prednisone) that I use for putting my disease in remission was barely keeping the disease from flaring. …

I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …

When I visited the UK for a month, I stayed at a friend’s home. We took several overnight trips to various locations, and sometimes we tried to pack as little as possible for convenience sake. We decided one day that we would take only one deodorant for a four day …

I babysit my neighbor’s young son when she is out of town on business. One day she sent him with Sesame Street Fizzy Tub color tablets in his overnight bag. I could have screamed at her—“ because I have lightly colored towels and I just knew these would stain them. …

I have fibromyalgia, and for many years I tried all the remedies and suggestions that doctors and other patients gave me, finding that most of them were of limited value. When I discovered that taking a hot bath before bed at night could halt pain and stop muscle spasms in …

I take a nightly bath as part of my therapy for fibromyalgia pain and muscle spasms. It has become not only my life-restoring therapy, but also a big hobby and lots of fun. I love to try out new bath products. Some of my favorite contain sea salts, which help …

I bought this coconut oil to use in a lotion bar. I wanted to make a bar for massage that I could take with me on trips. With a solid bar, you don’t have to worry about anything spilling out into your luggage, and I was planning on using this …

A couple of years ago, my elderly mother suffered a fall in the kitchen, and broke her ankle very badly, requiring pins and many months of physical therapy to recover. The mobility issues from the break were compounded by the fact that she already had severe neuropathy and had …

I have been using Fds feminine spray for many years, and I have always been extremely satisfied with the results. The spray is absolutely perfect for those long days (times where every female can be left feeling a little “unclean”). I always felt that if there was deodorant …

When I take my nightly hot bath, I am treating myself in more ways than one. I am using products to pamper my skin, provide therapy for my muscles, and relax my mind so I can sleep better. Having fibromyalgia can make one’s life a challenge, so it is good …

Doing the house hold routines for nearly a fortnight (due to the absence of my helper) —“ left me feeling just irritating and miserable. Since I was not used to such vigorous routines (washing utensils and mopping the floor, washing clothes) - I felt just frustrated. But little did …

I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …

I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …

The Jenny Craig I went to in Tulsa was great. The people were friendly and I loved going every week to pick out what I was to eat. And I lost 11 pounds in the first week! The food is actually good, and it helped me learn portion sizes. …

There have been adverts on television lately for Anadin Liquifast Capsules. These are a good idea as liquid gets into the system far quicker than waiting for a tablet to dissolve. These are —˜plastic’ type capsules in a lovely green colour, which contain the liquid medicine inside, …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I’ve tried every anti-thinning serum, vitamin and shampoo there is. Most of the products that actually had some benefit were just ones that made the hair feel or look thicker without really changing anything about the hair or …

I like to get my share of vitamins and minerals in throughout the day. It is hard for me to get vitamins with my current diet, because I am always eating quick foods, due to being on the go all day. I like to stay healthy and alert and …