I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

I have diabetes and have to be very careful about foot care. So that I do not develop any infections, (and also for hygiene reasons) I like to use some sort of antifungal powder or spray for my feet and shoes. What type I use depends on the shoe.
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I have a friend in England who sends me little care packages with products that I might like from over there. In one, I got a bottle of Boots Chemist’s Original bath Foam. Boot’s is quite a famous chemist (what we in the states would call a drug store …

I have combination skin that is oily in summer and dry in winter. I have been looking for an alcohol free toner to use for freshening up my face during the day and for after my cleansing routine. I liked the idea of an organic product, so I tried …

When I was suffering from palpitations, my doctor offered me a couple of medicines to try and help. Inderal was one of them. It is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure, palpitations and anxiety attacks. Since I have a tendency for slightly high blood pressure …

I just bought a pack of Biguerlai slimming tea. I have heard so much about its effectiveness; I know it is a form of laxative so you are not supposed to drink it everyday.
My experience and what I do was to drink this tea on Fridays before I …

Years of taking strong medications for intense pain have damaged the absorption abilities of my digestive system. Repeated blood work showed multiple vitamin deficiencies in my body. Taking over-the-counter vitamins were not bringing the results I needed, especially my levels of B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin D.
Fatigue increased, …

I recently tried the Sensa weight loss system. I read the ad that said I would get a free 30-day trial. So I ordered the product and as I was ordering, it said that I could get 30 days free for $1.95 shipping and handling. I was ok with …

I actually was at the store looking for a product to use on some road rash that happened upon my knee while riding my bike, and just pulled up into the nearest pharmacy and instead of finding exactly that kind of product, I found the Youthful Essentials Skin Healing …

Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Shampoo and Conditioner are two great products at a great price. If you like to condition your hair every day because it’s so dry, then you will love VO5. I love it and I’ve only been using this product for a couple of weeks now. …

I regularly receive little care packages from my friend in the UK, and they usually include some of the bath and body products they offer that we can’t get here in the US. I have been thrilled with all of the new additions to my bath collection—“ but a …

Whenever I get a cold with a stuffy nose, I don’t just pop a pill into my mouth. I try to use Calyptol Inhalant first. This is a vial the contents of which I dissolve in hot or boiled water using my plastic vaporizer. It is quite …

Americans today face the number one cause of death daily. That cause is hypertension heart disease. I found from my readings that a number of heart problems arise from hypertension. The disorders include heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and hypertensive hypertrophic cardiomopathey all are treatable.
Hypertension brings on heart …

This summer, my husband and I were awaiting one of the most beautiful moments of both of our lives. Our son was born on July 22nd, 2013. This has truly been an amazing experience, but there is definitely something I wasn’t anticipating…fat! All my life, I have been beautiful …

I don’t even know what I was thinking when I bought this E-Z clip bandage from Walgreens. I had pulled something in my leg when I was jogging, and I have no idea why I thought wrapping my calf with a bandage was going to help it at all, …

When I am out traveling in the car with my boyfriend, I tend too always get motion sickness with lots of nausea and vomiting. Sometimes I will even get the spins and a bad headache too. However, lately I have been trying the Sea Band Anti Nausea Sea Band …

I wear contact lenses at a daily basis. I have poor vision and require to use eye glasses, but I seldom use my glasses now because of the circular marks the frame leaves on my face. It makes my eyes look sunken, not to mention the thick …

About once every spring or summer, a friend asks for my sister and I to help her clean up her yard. Usually it is her cottage’s yard or her elderly, but adorable, uncle’s. It is nice to get away from our city and go to the nearest one, especially …

Raynaud’s Phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s disease, is a condition that is usually more prevalent among women. Raynaud’s can be compared to frost bite. This condition is not as well known as Asthma or Diabetes so I would like to tell you a little about it.
I have …

Well, it’s that time of year when I have to start focusing on caring for my skin in more ways than just moisturizing. Unfortunatley, I have a very pale complexion which I actually normally love because pale is totally in on the runway any time of year, but when …

Being a patient of high blood pressure, I decided to buy a home based BP monitor to easily keep track of my health. After doing necessary research, I bought this BP monitor around five months ago. As things stand out, it turned out to be a very bad investment. …

My skin has been really dry and itchy at nighttime and I have not been able to use my regular bubble bath soap to soak in because it dries out my skin even more. I came across the Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower gel and decided to …

There’s a plethora of lip balms out there, claiming to do all sorts of things. Carmex is one brand that keeps it simple. The slogan for Carmex is “It Soothes, It Heals, It Protects.”, and it really does. I’ve always had trouble with chapped lips and only one lip …

When I first heard about Colgate Fresh Confidence with Cooling Crystals ? Peppermint (Blue) I told myself its just another toothpaste with the same regular cool and mint taste like those of any other brands. Since I was curious on its cooling crystals content which sounded new to …

I had heard so much about Alli for weight loss that eventually I had to try it for myself. I didn’t have much weight to lose, only about 10 pounds that I had gained over the winter, so I wasn’t sure that Alli was appropriate for me, but …

I can’t tell you just how much I love going to my local dollar store. Yes, it’s true, most of the stuff you get there are completely and utterly useless or is made from some country you know should not be making anything remotely food-related, but I am always fascinated …

Yukon Ab Crunch Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed to help you shape your abs, which is short for abdominal muscles. The machine has a padded seat, a padded back piece (not very tall), two patted feet holders, and two padded handles. Using the machine is very …

I awoke this morning with severe lower back pain. As much as I hate to ‘pop’ pills, I knew I had to relieve my discomfort. I reached for my bottle of Aleve caplets. I can happily say I am now totally pain free after taking 2 …

There was this one really annoying pimple that just kept popping up under my nose that I could just never get rid of for good! The area under my nose is really sensitive because I got an injured there when I was younger, so I don’t like messing around …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

Smoking cigarette is definitely something that will complete my day. I have been smoking since I was in highschool, and now that I have reached the age of 26, I’m starting to think of some alternatives to lessen up, or better yet, quit smoking.
I tried using an electronic cigarette …

I have tried every product in Earth Therapeutics tea tree foot care line, and I love them all. This foot wash is one of the products I keep handy for when my feet are very tired. It works best if you use the other products in the line …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

I absolutely love the features that come with my Sportcraft TX400 treadmill! Not only is this one of the smoothest running treadmills I have ever used, but it has features and uses that usually only the more expensive treadmills have. I can increase the incline to 12 different levels, …

I have multiple, non-contagious health problems. For this reason, I don’t want any new ones! So, before I would consider getting involved with a new sexual partner, I ask that they be tested for HIV. With my current partner, this was no problem at all and that is how …

I am always desperate to find something that will help my dry and cracked hands. They get so dry in the winter time that at times they begin to bleed. I found Vaseline Deep Moisture Petroleum Jelly Cream at the grocery store and decided to give it a try. …

I get bored with cleansers. I love all types, and use a great variety including anything new that’s come along. One particular day I was shopping and stopped by the soap section because I was running low on shower gels and soaps. I couldn’t really find anything …

As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

I’ve bought these eye drops a few times, but only as a last resort when I can’t find my usual brand. They are the same size as other eye drop brands, but I think the bottle is an awkward shape and a little harder to hold. This isn’t good …

This product is an interesting way to volumize hair. I have a problem with my hair thinning on top, and the sides and back of my hair are frizzy. I don’t like to use anything to weigh down my hair on top. It is almost like I have two …

There was a time in my life that I thought taking Stresstab Plus would help me getting over all the stresses of my life easily. Stresstab is dietary supplement as far as I know so although I doubt it could literally help me tackle the stressful moments of …

Here is another healthy yet expensive product from Abbot. Ensure is accordingly a complete and balanced nutrition formulated by Abbot for people who have low energy levels, have lost weight, have been advised to take nutritional supplements, or in other words, Ensure is developed for …

Body wraps had always fascinated me and although I had many of them stocked up in my cupboard- I could never resist buying a new type of body wrap as soon as I set my eyes on it. So when I happened to see Earth Therapeutics Anti Stress Body …

I use Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets every day. I love these sheets as it allows me to blot away excess facial oil and freshen up my skin without having to take off my makeup. My face tends to get oily throughout the day, and I …

I really hate that I can say I’ve tried as many allergy tablets and nasal sprays as I have tried, but at least I’m now putting it to good use and writing these reviews on them so others can be a little more informed before they spend their money. …

I became interested in natural medicine and essential oils for health treatments when I found out how useful adding them to my massage oils and bath products were. I used many different oils for various properties in massage creams and oils to help give an counter-irritant effect to ease …

Most topical bug repellents are unfriendly to my skin. They trigger minor allergies. Unfortunately, it’s not a valid reason for me to stop using insect repellents because all the more it can lead to dire consequences. People in my vicinity are falling ill to a mosquito-inflicted …

I wish I had known about this solution and its abilities a long time ago. When I went for my last annual eye appointment I ended up going to a new doctor because of insurance reasons. She fitted me for a new type of contact and I went back …

I have two other products in the Earth Therapeurtics foot care line—“ the heel stick and the foot refresher spray, and I loved both so much that I bought this lotion balm to go with them so now I have a complete set. This balm contains the same antibacterial …