I have had to take the morning after pill twice. The first time I took it, it was fine. I had so side affects what so ever. My next period came as usual and everything was fine. However, the second time I took the morning after pill was a …

Usually, I don’t care what kind of dish soap I use because I don’t often do any dishes. Most of the time I live in a dorm where I don’t have a sink or dishes, but when I come home to my permanent address for vacations and when I …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

I have seasonal allergies, which are sometimes mild, and sometimes bothersome enough to interfere with daily activities. I have tried plenty of prescription medicines, and none of them work. The only medication that seems to work is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, also known as Benadryl. The problem with this drug is …

Boots Meolin wound dressing pads are a type of cushioned dressing used for minor cuts, burns and grazes. (Meolin is a trademark of Smith & Nephew, as is acknowledged on the rear of the packet.) The pads do a good job, and since they are Boots’ own brand the …

My youngest son was prescribed Stiefel Physiogel AI Lotion by a dermatologist. He had red bumps all over the skin with itchiness. The antihistamine medicine was not sufficient to solve the problem. His body was looking quite terrible at that time.

I bought one pack of this lotion and was …

Few years ago, I have really a lot of pimples. I just didn’t know what to do. I have tried a number of different products. And most of them really worked quite well but only for a short time. Then, my pimples usually comes back.
Then, a friend of mind …

This two in one toothpaste and mouthwash is great for my kids. I was a little skeptical at first as any one would be. Getting my kids to use mouthwash that burns is painful not just for them but me too. So, I tried it out myself, it tasted …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …

I am diabetic and have been using alpha lipoic acid for several years to try and help prevent the complications, especially neuropathy. ALA is known as a powerful antioxidant that can combat free radicals and improve over all health, but has especially been useful in treating and preventing neuropathy in …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

Deep Steep is a brand I was pretty unfamiliar with, but it looked like it had all the makings of a good natural/organic company, so I decided to order some of the grapefruit and bergamot body wash. I like to use natural products sometimes because I know they are healthier, …

I went through a period of time during which I was adament about the importance of finding a good multi vitamin. I’d been feeling out of sorts, and just generally lacked energy, even so much to the point that I had a hard time concentrating and getting things done …

I have had fibromyalgia since my early teens. Most of my symptoms involve pain, and one troubling one in particular is cramping in my muscles. It often affects my feet and legs, but can also hit my lower and middle back, neck and just about anywhere it decides to …

Last year I found out I was pregnant and was looking for a Obgyn. I was looking through the yellow pages and saw a big ad from Crown Medical Group. So i called them up and made my first appointment with them. When I had went I was really …

Live with nature along with the knowledge of Life. Yes,the term Ayurveda means the ’science of Life’ and is regarded as the oldest form of health care in the world and is based on the inherent principles of nature. During last summer we decided to visit kottakkal aryavaidyasala which …

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, …

I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …

When I was in a mall once, I decided to visit a dentist because I was searching for a good toothpaste that I could buy to replace my old one.
Among all the toothpaste products currently being sold in the market, she recommended one called Sensodyne.
Since I trusted the …

I love flower essences, aroma therapy, and all those wonderful sensual products available in the alternative medicine markets. When I discovered Life Living Flower Essences and their products, I had to try out a few. The first product I tried was one that offered me something interesting—“ energy for my …

I had a mouth ulcer last week just behind my tongue and it really gave me a hard time eating, drinking and speaking at the same time. I flipped through every page of my drug handbook to look for a better cure. That is when I …

Sometimes, it is really difficult to handle stress. It prevents me from functioning well emotionally, mentally and even physically. Physical stress is very common in day to day activities. As for me, I spend longer time looking at the computer and just sitting the whole day. From time to …

I’m about to admit to something that not everybody would be willing to admit to. About a year ago, I started a new job that had me on my feet al ay. I’ve never worked a retail job in the past, it’s always been a desk job, so when …

I love using various bath products for my nightly hot soak. In the summer, I tend to use lighter products like bubble bath. Taking a hot bath at night has helped my symptoms of fibromyalgia more than any other therapy. When I was looking through a natural products website, …

As a woman I feel it is very important to stay as fresh as possible throughout the day. One way that I like to stay fresh is by using pantiliners. I think they are great throughout the day and will always keep any woman’s underwear clean all day. I …

I have a friend who swears up and down about the benefits of apple cider vingera. She actually convinced me one time to take a tablespoon of it three times a day to help cure a bladder infection. I was going through a period where I was getting bladder …

I had an appointment for one of my children last week at Phoenix Children’s Cardiology. We live quite a ways from this medical practice. We had to travel on the freeway for almost the whole distance. We ended up being caught up in slow moving traffic due to an …

I received this Sonicare toothbrush for Christmas one year. It was a wonderful gift, and had a lot of features that I loved. This was the first toothbrush I ever owned that had a timer for brushing the four quadrants of your mouth, bristles that let you know …

I take a hot bath every night to ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like muscle pain, tightness and spasms or cramps. Hot water is sometimes the only thing that truly helps. I use a great variety of bath products, and they have become a sort of hobby of mine. It …

I needed to lose a bit of weight and get some strength training at the same time. I began a walking regime in the summer that I modified for Fall and Winter. When I hit a plateau in both my weight loss and fitness, a friend of mine suggested …

I own a lot of yoga mats and Aurorae Yoga Mats is one of them. It cost $35 online, in one piece.
It had the right measurements of 45 x 70 which was not too large and not too narrow. I like that it was a little larger than the …

In this tropical country where I am in, hot temperature is usual and common. And worse, during summer wherein the temperature ranges from 25 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius. It is really hot and humid. Undeniably, too much sweating is a common problem.As for me, the part of my …

I bought a tube of this Equate cream at Walmart, when I was not near home and really needed something to help my back, which had been aching from all the walking I had done on a day trip. The cream is a generic version based on the …

My daughter had acute gastroenteritis last year. Because of this, she was admitted in hospital so to prevent her from developing dehydration. Her stool was checked so many times only to find the same negative result.
I thought it will stop one to two days after admission, …

Back when I was a kid, yes way back in the day, a rebounder was called a trampoline. There were big ones and small ones. Somehow they are now called rebounders, but yet they are still the same. Thankfully Stamina Intone Jogger 38″ Mini Trampoline still …

Here in the tropics, the raining seems like a wonderful prelude to summer. Bring out cozy jackets, warm soups, and long, restful nights. As well as mosquitoes —“ and bug sprays to match. I don’t know where the bugs are coming from at this time of …

I take a nightly hot bath soak as part of my treatment for fibromyalgia. It helps to calm my nerves and muscles, and relieves night time cramps in my feet and legs. I have found this ritual to be a more effective treatment than anything the doctors have ever given …

I’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

I have my own little mini-gymn now in my house because I have a slight addiction to buying foldable hide-away gym equipment. Like mini-me versions of what’s in a real gym. I used to have free access to a gym at the complex I used to live in, but …

When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …

First aid kit is a must in our home and I think in other families as well. You never when accidents do happen. Our first aid kit is not complete without Rhea Agua Oxigenada. Personally I hate ugly scars, who does right; though it is inevitable when the wound …

After a lot of my family and friends started hinting on my hunched back and incorrect posture, I had started feeling a little depressed. Since I am a person with not very great height, I now felt a little awkward whenever I walked or stood along in a group …

I work in an industry in which I’m around people all day every day. My boss isn’t exactly the understanding sort who, upon catching cold, is okay with you calling in sick. We have a limited staff, so when someone calls in sick, it’s very difficult to find anyone …

Sometimes I try a product just because it is a little different than anything else I have seen. This product is supposed to support the immune system and promote healthy adrenal function. Since I had suspected adrenal fatigue in the past, although it was never proven, I thought I would …

I’m all about convenience, especially when it comes to products I can take camping with me! I love camping, but hate the idea of not having immediate access to a restroom and shower. I sometimes carry jugs of water with me just so I can have water to bath …

My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors used in most of the mainstream brands of toothpastes. It is so uncomfortable for me to use them, I will often not brush long enough, which can create a serious problem with my oral hygiene routine. To remedy this, …

Halitosis is a chronic mouth problem and Listerine isn’t a big help of it. I am still having bad breath that comes from my throat. Listerine only masks bad breath, it really doesn’t kill the bad bacteria from thriving my cavity. It’s such a disappointment to have bought this …

Over the past few years I have suffered from very sore and itchy eyes. Usually I attribute this to hay fever, though I didn’t suffer from it as a child. Now, however, it seems to affect me a lot and sometimes my eyes start watering for no reason …

I suffer greatly from hair fall. Every time I wash my hair, I would get like 10-15 strands of hair everyday and I almost feel my hair is thinner now than ever! I started noticing this problem a few months after I had a hair treatment done; it was …