When I hurt my back at work years ago, I was unable to move without extreme pain. I hobbled to the emergency clinic, where I was told to stay in bed for two days without walking, take the anti-inflammatory drugs they gave me, and use Banalg pain reliever. Being a …

My kids have relatively good oral hygiene in that they brush at least twice daily. However, I wanted to get them a mouthwash that would help with cleansing, as well as improving the overall cleanliness of the inside of the mouth as my family is very prone to canker …

I have tried other over the counter liquid wart remover’s but Dr. Scholl’s is by far the best, the fastest and the most effective. Recently I contracted a small white wart, barely a dot, on the side of my right big toe. I thought it was a
blister at first …

I bought the HD Vision sunglasses combo from the As Seen on TV store at the Metrotown mall in Burnaby, British Columbia. I thought it was a great bargain, since the combo box contained two pairs of sunglasses, one for night use and the other for daytime use.
For …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

I have no idea who DOESN’T suffer from sinuses but know that I do and when it gets bad, it gets very bad. One of the things that I notice about my sinuses is that it ends up swelling up my nasal membrane, which in turn causes so …

Like many people I had a valid gym membership which, if I’m honest, I did not get full value out of. I was a frequent user in the spring and the summer, although as soon the clocks went back and the temperature dropped I found that my motivation …

My husband and I ordered P90X because we wanted a challenging fitness program that would be easy to do at home. Well, what we actually got was so much more than that- it’s actually a whole lifestyle change.
P90X is a great way to get into shape- but don’t expect …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a young son. When he comes over to stay the night, his mom always sends him with an overnight bag, his medicines and directions if any are needed. At my suggestion, because he did not like to swallow pills, she found a …

When we ran out of toothpaste this time we picked this one up because we were looking to try something new and different. I think the toothpaste was reasonably priced and the packaging is very attractive(I like the color orange..lol). We buy Crest toothpaste because it’s been around …

Sitting down for a few minutes and reading on Health Magazine has always been part of my daily routine for several months now. I do that because it keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be missing something very …

I always felt that keeping my skin clean and dirt- free proved to be a great way to keep it looking young and healthy. To achieve this purpose, I never hesitated getting myself a variety of cleansing cloths. According to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the …

I’m not shy, so I will admit, I’m at that time of life that is referred to as “The Change”. Yes, I’m talking about menopause.
I decided long before I got to this phase of my life that I would refuse to take Hormone Replacement Therapy. I do not …

By this time, two years ago I had somehow managed to “comfort eat” my way to two hundred and thirty pounds since I was going through a very depressing period of time. I was trying half-heartedly to loose it since I would go tot the gym but go on …

For those of you aiming to develop your own home gyms on a budget the Reebok Fusion Cross Trainer may be on your list of cardio equipment. Basically, the cross trainer looks like a scaled down version of those industrial-like cross trainers that you find in most high-tech …

I use massage oils, lotions and other skin products frequently. When I decided to have some fun making my own, I looked for quality ingredients that I knew my favorite brands contained. One that kept coming up was the very basic, vegetable derived glycerin. For making some scented lotion …

I take a nightly hot bath for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and I enjoy a great variety of products to make it more interesting. I love bath salts, both for the fun of using them and for the fact that they add minerals like magnesium to the water which …

It seems to me that the words oil and spray would be counter-productive when put together in a single item, because oils are typically too heavy to make a great spray, but since I’d tried and loved other products in the Macademia Natural Oil hair care line, I didn’t …

Sometimes I like to treat my feet to a special spa-like bath. I have used a variety of foot bath products, but when I saw this one being used in a pedicure procedure, I was really interested because it smelled wonderful. This product is used in spas and salons for …

Unfortunately like many other people in this world I have struggles with dandruff. It is embarrassing to have a flaky scalp and I cant stand the itchiness that is accompanied by dandruff. I started using Himalaya Herbals Anti Dandruff Shampoo and within just a few days I noticed my …

I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …

I was actually really disappointed in this scrub that I purchased, I really regret buying it! I’m so used to using my St. Ives scrub, which works absolutely perfect might I add, so when I was in the cleansers section of my local drugstore, I decided to try out …

I was on a wierd health kick for a while that tended to revolve around these kind of holistic or homeopathic supplements that have giant claims of making you feel better than you’ve ever felt in your life. One such product that I tried during this year of strange …

I decided to try Arm and Hammer’s Advance White Toothpaste because I thought it would work well. It has appealing packaging, and I’d heard that baking soda could be used as toothpaste. I figured the toothpaste would not taste like baking soda, which has a pretty icky …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter and oily in summer. One winter when I was having a really bad bout of dry, itchy skin, I went looking for a creamy type of cleanser that would be gentle enough not to irritate the problem further. I normally …

While flipping through the channels one day, I spotted a woman with the most perfectly chiseled mid-section. Since a perfect tummy has always eluded me, I was curious to find out what she did to have such awesome killer abs. That person
happened to be Brenda DyGraf, an …

I have suffered from acid reflux for many years. I take a proton pump inhibitor to prevent most of the symptoms before they occur, but once in awhile I have “breakthrough” symptoms that require some additional therapy. Sometimes I turn to over the counter acid relievers or enzyme products, especially …

When I had a moment of nostalgia awhile back and decided to buy one of these sauna suits so I could sweat away some water during exercise, I found this one was affordable and seemed thicker than some others I have seen in the past. I know that losing …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

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 like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …

Zonnatura Brandnetel Tea is my favorite healthy tea. Normally I drink this Zonnatura Brandnetel Tea in the evening, when I already finish my dinner. We eat dinner around 6 - 7 o’clock then my tea time will be between 9 or 10 o’clock in the night, after I …

I always like and believe in a complete oral routine care. This to me means brushing my teeth regularly, properly flossing and lastly, using a good and pleasant mouthwash. I have tried enough brands of mouthwash in the past from the antiseptic tasting ones to the mildest ones. …

I have normal roots and very dry ends. When I saw this product, which is designed for oily roots and dry ends, I thought it was a close enough description that I might benefit from it. When I use shampoos that are too drying for the ends of my hair, …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

I had the pleasure of meeting a new doctor over the weekend. It wasn’t really a pleasure at the time because I was in excruciating pain! I had the bright idea to play a game of soccer with my four-year-old son. …

Once during my routine visit to the grocery store- I happened to see New Whey liquid protein. Although I had seen whey protein powder packs- this product appeared novel to me. Initially when I first saw this product —“ I didn’t quite understand the term —˜liquid protein’. It …

I’ve always had a tendency to bruise very easily. If you combine that with the fact that I am constantly bumping in to things- it becomes quite a problem. A week ago I dropped a rather heavy carton on my leg, it fell off the side of the trolley …

I received Afrin Pure Sea Hydrating Nasal Rinse as a free sample and have since purchased my own replacement bottle. Afrin Pure Sea nasal rinse is purified sea water that comes out in a medium stream to cleanse nasal passages, I use it everyday. I prefer to use it …

Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …

Grape Seed extract is probably one of the sought after health supplements today. I’ve seen a growing trend in supplements in which skin-nourishing antioxidants are added to typical vitamins. Grape seed extract turns any food or health supplement to something hip, and I’d like to have a …

One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …

I only own a couple of Philosophy products, but I’m happy to say that I’m more than satisfied with their products! So when I saw this product mentioned on an online forum, I quickly went to check out the specifications of it, to see what it was all about. …

Working long hours in front of the computer has reached a breaking point for my eyes. The cumulative effect of which has come after years of “overworking” my eyes, and never before has it dried my eyes this much, which is fairly common for anyone wearing contacts. …

One of the important things in my list of acquisitions was to replace my old contacts. I was reprimanded by my ophthalmologist for having worn contacts way past their expiration and if I had been more stubbornly persistent —“ it could lead to my vision deteriorating. I …

I brush my teeth at least 3 times a day and I am really picky about my oral health. I also like to make sure that my breath is fresh at all times. So, when I am out and about and can’t brush, I chew gum, eat …

I am the kind of person who rarely catches a cold or flu but when I do, it is really hard and serious. It will take weeks to clear.
I have always tried to treat the early symptoms as soon as possible and the only remedy that …

I used to take another brand of Vitamin C supplement but had always found it too acidic. I have a stressful job so it was imperative that I take my vitamin C anytime I needed to without having to worry about taking it on an empty stomach and …

I take fiber on a regular basis to treat irritable bowel syndrome, help stabilize blood sugar, assist in losing weight and lower my cholesterol. I have used a variety of brands and types, and tend to change if I get bored. I saw this product on sale and decided it …

When I became enamored with a great sea mineral spray by H2O, I was interested in trying other hydrating mist products from high end companies to see if anyone had something similar that I might like even more.
This product from Philosophy jumped out at me from the …