Biotin, What a wonderful vitamin! I love it. I first started taking Biotin for my fingernails. I had fake nails for a long time, and decided I didn’t want them anymore. I removed them. My real nails were brittle, paper thin & had grooves in them. I had heard …

I love to use natural products, and especially when they offer very unusual fragrances. I ordered this one out of sheer curiosity. I do not always like chocolate smells, especially not with mint. (An exception would be the mentioned combination in ice cream, but I don’t wear ice cream!)
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My boyfriend brought home is own mouthwash. He tends to leave things out on the counter. Sigh. One of my pet peeves is things like ugly mouthwash containers left out on the bathroom counter tops. So, I was happy that he at least chose a bottle that was attractive …

When I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed, it was an oral health nightmare. The tooth had a large infected cyst around it, the tooth was very difficult to remove, and the surgery left me with severe nerve damage to the side of my lip and face for many …

To help keep my urinary tract healthy and strong so it does not get infections I like to take Natures Bounty Triple Strength Cranberry Supplements. It helps support my urinary tract with essential antioxidants, vitamins like C and E to help keep the walls of my bladder and the rest …

A couple years ago I decided to get my life on track and start living a healthier lifestyle. I was over-weight and worked really hard to lose it, and I did manage to lose almost 60 pounds in a six month period, and I felt good, but not great, …

I was shopping at a nearby mall a couple weeks ago when I stumbled upon this store that I’ve never been to called The Body Shop, and I decided to take a peek inside to see what they were selling. I figured it would be a store sort of …

I have combination skin that is oily in the summer and much drier in winter. The heating in our home makes my skin a dry challenge, especially in the coldest months. I often end up with dry skin that itches like crazy and requires tons of lotions. In the summer, …

I, like many people worldwide, suffer from toe fungus at some point in life. The toe nails become thick and discoloured. They are hard to rid of and take time (several months). I recently went to see my general practioner (family doctor) as I’ve had this problem for years. …

I prefer Always Dri-liners over any other panty-liner because they are durable, absorbent, and come in various sizes and shapes, scented and unscented, to meet any need or mood. The adhesive is strong enough to stay put through workouts such as running or yoga, but not too sticky so …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

I have struggled with acid reflux for years. I eventually ended up taking prescription proton pump inhibitors, and this has alleviated most of the problem. Sometimes, however, I have breakthrough symptoms and need to take an over the counter acid product or some sort of natural remedy. I have tried …

This product was designed for women get extra calcium in their diets so they can avoid osteoporosis later in their lives. The “Soft Chews” are actually very pleasant to take, the texture of the chew, is that of a soft caramel from a box of candy. The …

As a lover of massage, I like to use fun products for both medically needed and sensual massages. As a diabetic, I look for any excuse to eat something sweet without needing to feel guilty. I ordered this body butter as a fun product for my partner and I …

Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

I found this little bottle of vitamin E oil at Safeway along with other skin care products. I actually bought this as massage oil. I’m not a massage therapist or anything, but I do feel that oil really helps me give a better massage. It reduces friction of skin …

I use Imse Vimse Organic Sanitary Pads. These are an ethical alternative to disposable pads and are designed to be washed and re-used. Some people don’t like the sound of that but clothes and underwear are re-used so I’m never sure why re-usable pads freak some people …

Weleda is a homeopathic company based in New Zealand. I had used a few homeopathic preparations before recommending this one to my husband. Weleda has a good name within the industry so I was confident of the quality. I have used a couple …

I have always been interested in aroma therapy, and I have quite a collection of essential oils at home that I use. Friend know about my hobbies, so one birthday I received a gift pack of AromaWorks inhalers. These are aroma therapy on the go—“ very convenient inhaler forms that …

Energy is something I lack often due to my Grave’s disease so one of the herbal supplements I take daily to help my body and mind cope with physical and mental stresses easier and a lot better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root. I like this supplement because …

Medimix is the herbal soap, which is very effective. This soap is purely non-chemical and is totally herbal soap. Many rarely found herbs; oils and many such kind of flowers are used to make this soap. This soap is completely natural and has no side effects. …

Modess is my brand of choice when it come to sanitary napkins. I chose this over other brands, which are just as popular such as whisper and Kotex, probably also because I grew up seeing this in the house. This is what my mother used, as well as …

Mentisan is a an ointment that is manufactured in La Paz, Bolivia. According to a number of Bolivians I have spoken with, Mentisan is a cure-all for anything that ails you - kind of like the South American medicinal version of duct tape. On the back of the container, …

I recently decided that I needed to start going to a gym again. One of my girlfriends and I decided to join a local gym called Anytime Fitness. We were both excited to sign up. We were ready to start working out. The first day …

I have been completely hooked on home Microdermabrasion treatments ever since I learned the many anti-aging benefits manual exfoliation has to offer. Whether I want to rev up circulation and speed up the transfer of nutrients, help peel away dull surface cells, or simply improve skin texture …

This is one of the worst diets I have ever tried. It is very similar to the ever popular Atkins diet. Basically the philosophy of this diet is that carbohydrates are bad and protein is good. The difference between the South Beach Diet and Atkins are that South Beach …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of my best defenses against the symptoms is to employ the use of frequent massage therapy. I have the assistance of my partner to do this, and I use a variety of massage oils and lotions. One that I was given as a gift is …

I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …

I am person who can have different skin types at different times of the year. While in summer my skin tends to become a combination type, in winter it goes completely dry. As a result I have to use different kinds of products designed for the particular skin type …

Our 3-year-old daughter had her first cavity that needed to be filled; something I’ve learned in the past that can be both a painful and scary experience to even an adult. So, when we took her to the Columbus Family Dental in Columbus, WI yesterday my wife and I …

First of all, let me start by saying that this is a very old work-out video. The original was filmed back in 1987, and it shows. I love this work-out video, but obviously you have to get past the 80’s style clothing, hairdos, and music. What …

Mederma is a cult product popular among consumers and those working in the medical field. This scar remover was recommended to me by a skin clinic. It’s mainly for a cosmetic reason why I and so many others wish to get rid of ugly scars. The …

I only recently became a flosser. My mom never really taught us the importance of flossing. I brush consistently, but wanted to make sure my teeth were getting really clean. I was kind of traumatized after getting a cavity that I couldn’t even see. It was just super painful. …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

A few weeks back when I happened to be on a vacation with my family, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the travel tour required a lot of time being on the foot, I realized that by the …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

There is only one insect repellent which I have been using now since 10 years and this is Insect Ecran. What I like the most about this brand is that it offers a complete range of repellents for adults, children and even clothes.
The sprays are very portable to carry …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

When my Avon lady visited me with a brochure, I noticed this product and asked if it was good. Of course it is her job to say yes, but she actually seemed sincere and said she had used it herself. These are basically little pads with aloe vera and glycolic …

I became interested in this product after reading a comparison review with other corn starch products. Like many people, I do not want to use talc based powder because of their potential negative effects on health, especially for women. This product contains mostly corn starch, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, cotton and …

I’m usually a woman on the go, and I work long hours and sometimes the easiest thing for me to do when it comes to eating is just to grab something out of the pantry or the freezer, something I can easily heat up at work. Half the time …

Orazyme mouthwash is a product that is supposed to help with dry mouth issues by supplying enzymes. I have used Biotene, a similar product, in the past to treat a dry mouth issue that bothers me off and on. When I ran out of Biotene, I went to …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

I used to buy generic vitamin C tablets for me and my son for our everyday consumption. I regularly take vitamin C tabs since I am always stressed from work and tired everyday as I travel long hours. I also encouraged my son to take Vitamin C tablets to …

I have a prescription from my doctor for allergies that I refill pretty much every year since I have and my kids have allergies as well but sometimes I just don’t feel like taking another pill if there’s any other way out there to treat allergies or keep them …

I have fibromyalgia, and often use massage therapy as a way to relieve painful muscles. I have a variety of oils I like to use, and even some that I have made myself, but when I saw this combination, I was interested. It has ginger, lemon grass, peppermint and lavender …

The PHP-2026 is a mechanical massage chair form a company called Premier Health Products. It looks like a typical recliner, which is one of my favorite things about it. It doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb in our living room, but it still gives an amazing massage. Originally …

I was too busy in the last few months with some tedious work last left me really strained and tired. My blood pressure also went up considerably that I came to know by checking with my personal BP monitor. To relieve of the tension and lower the BP, I …

In this day and age of bed bug horror stories, it is no wonder we live in fear. And since we close our houses up and use heat or air conditioning year round, out sheets and other linens do not get that fresh air required to help our …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …