I have fibromyalgia, and it is believed that one of the contributing factors to the disease is disordered sleeping. This would make sense in my case, as I have had a problem with insomnia and with my brain not staying the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. To …

Lavoris is what I would call a poor man’s mouthwash. For a fraction of the cost of Listerine or Scope, you get a liquid fighter that kills your morning breath. It doesn’t mean, however, that it is not as effective, or even better than the leading two.
I …

I purchased Benefiber because of the claims that it was tasteless and did not thicken in water or change the texture of what it was mixed into. I have irritable bowels syndrome which flares up from time to time, and I have been taking fiber supplements on the …

When my hair began to thin noticeably a year or so ago, my hairdresser highly recommended the Nioxin 3-part hair care system for thinning hair. Supposedly it was a miracle worker. So thirty-eight dollars later, I was at home carefully following the directions for the system #3 for color treated …

I found a very safe natural treatment for menopause called Amberen. Amberen is a healthy choice for menopause. I was listening to the radio one day and heard about this commercial for menopause and was very interested. When it talked about getting rid of hot flashes, …

I’ve been using Salospas Pain Relieving Patch for a really long time. I have lots of backaches and headaches from working and exercising and from my kids and that’s why this is so useful in my daily life. It’s just a pain relieving patch that is really sticky and …

I bought this at Nordstrom for around $20. The packaging really gives a bad impression since it comes in a plain looking 2 0z jar. I should have took this as a sign. Luckily I was able to return this for a refund because this product is the worst …

Earthwise Green Blends is, as it says, a blend. It has Spirulina, Chlorella, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa and Broccoli. I made my purchase, because I liked that it has a little bit of everything green. It has a bit of everything, but is essentially Spirulina …

Since 3 years we are using the Savlon antiseptic liquid for any kind of cuts or wounds on the skin. My children are very naughty and very often they get the hurts of the scratches on their skin, and whenever it happens I wash that part of the …

I sometimes develop some skin allergic reaction especially when I accidentally apply nonhypoallergenic cosmetic products and lotions. There are times that I get some insect bites which cause extreme itchiness and swelling. When these skin problems happen to involve a large percentage of my skin area, I usually …

As young girl my mother kept me up on a daily routine that started in the early morning and ended at bed time. It’s something that to this very day I haven’t strayed much from. One of the things out of this daily routine is taking my vitamins. Usually …

I am quite a sucker for some advertising, and I always enjoy trying new products. But when I saw an ad for Colgate Wisp, a mini toothbrush that allows you to clean and freshen your mouth anywhere at anytime, I was immediately interested. I am one of those people …

When I saw this hand balm on the Simple Scents lineup, I looked to see what it was about, as I have been planning to do a little gardening this year myself. I was interested to find that the intended use of this product is to put it on …

I got an opportunity to try another workout DVD by The Firm. Boy, these people are not fooling around! With the Firm Body Sculpting System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs, you can pretty much expect a heart pounding; sweat inducing, calorie torch fest capable reshaping your …

Someone bought me this product, because I am a fan of Burt’s Bees and have used a lot of their products. It was pretty costly—“ I had seen it in stores but never bought any myself, because basically it is an alcohol based hand sanitizer, which is really no different …

I need to confess I am an odd woman out, or the black sheep out of the white. I have come to confirm that one man’s meat is another’s poison. About seven years ago, I read the adverts about Wild Growth hair oil and I was quite impressed. The …

If you have ever suffered a really bad sunburn, you know exactly what I mean when I say you don’t want anything to touch your skin. When I accidentally fell sleep outdoors while on vacation, I never imagined I would end up with such a bad burn. It …

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I have always favored Caress scents. Their regular pink bath bars are wonderful, and their line of fragranced body washes is simply decadent. I bought this Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter variety on one sniff alone. It went straight into the cart. It’s amazing!
This is definitely …

I think liquid antiseptics are pretty much the best thing for any kind of injury you can find yourself with, which hopefully doesn’t happen often. However, in my household with two growing teenage boys there’s almost always one kind of accident or another that I’m battling with. Sadly, most …

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. …

I have become a huge fan of Aura Cacia products since discovering them through a fellow fibromyalgia patient who loves using them for her bath. It was she who introduced me to the Euphoria fragrance, which is also available in a bath salt. The little packet of bath salts was …

If you have ever had “heel spurs” also known as plantar fasciitis, you will appreciate the pain that you go through just walking across a room—“ especially if you have been sitting for awhile previously. I developed this condition so badly that I had to hold onto furniture to get …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …

I was used to wearing contact lenses and I had worn Color Blends before and they were really nice and gentle on the eyes; I was also expecting this one to be the same since Geo was Made in Korea and I had bought an apparent authentic pair
with the …

I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my late teens. The condition causes chronic pain and for me, muscle spasms and cramps. I have found that a nightly hot bath helps me more than anything, so I have made it part of my daily routine. It has literally changed …

When I started having problems with my back due to fibromyalgia plus an office chair which was far past it’s useful life span, I tried several options for back support to try and relieve some of the problem. I first used a mesh and wire support, which was no …

When I decided that the chemicals in hair color dyes were doing more damage to my hair than good, I decided to try a natural product instead. I had heard several people lavish praise on a product called Hennalucent, but was unable to find it at the time. …

My nails are in bad shape. I’m not one to go get a pedicure every month, or even every year, but I started to contemplate when I noticed that my toe nails were turning colors. During the summer months at work, we’re allowed to wear sandals, which was a …

I am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …

Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …

I am new to the “ultra concentrated” supplement world and 1.M.R. Orange flavor is the second supplement next to Jack3d that I have just bought in hopes of better effects. I have seen advertisements for this a lot of bodybuilding.com along with positive reviews and decided to check out …

I am a total clutz, I’ll admit. I could walk in a straight line on a flat surface and still manage to trip over my own two feet. My husband jokes he needs to take out massive insurance on me before I suddenly manage to seriously injure myself. Although, …

I have a very funny experienced with Red Bull. Redbull is known as an energy drink with Taurin. Red Bull contains Taurin, it helps us to add more strength and boost to keep us going. I was having a hard time looking for my examination stub before so I …

At a dinner party during the opening of a Grilled Tuna Restaurant, one of my celebrity guests was rushing through her dinner as she listened to the presentation of another guest who sharing something about her health products. My celebrity guest was not paying much attention to the …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used many over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and creams. One of my symptoms associated with the illness are parasthesias, which are abnormal sensations like tingling, pinging, burning, cold or tickling on the skin that are caused by faulty nerve signals. Capsaicin is …

Who knew that these little containers of Vitamin E were so useful!! I love them. I don’t ingest them, but instead break them open into my hand and smear all of the Vitamin E oil on my face. I pay really close attention to the areas around my …

I used to find the Olay Body.corps bath bar a little more than annoying when I was younger, because it was always much harder to wash off than other soaps I had used. However, these days I appreciate it a little more since its a moisturising soap which claims …

I came across Bach Rescue Cream when my homeopathic doctor prescribed it for my baby. As with newborns, she had various skin irritations and rashes that started at two months old. To make matters worse, she also suffered from atopic dermatitis. I was very concerned because …

Recently I had a very extreme case of chapped lips. It started when I came down with a cold, and could not breathe well through my nose, so I was a mouth breather all night long for about a week. Despite my humidifier working overtime, this took its toll …

American Health makes a wonderful vitamin supplement called Ester-C. The really cool thing about this particular Ester-C is that each capsule is vegetarian and contains no animal products. Each capsule contains 500 mg of Vitamin C with Calcium Ascorbate. The formula is non-acidic and the packets that I received …

I have low vision and it is very hard for me to use a standard glucose meter. When this meter became available to me, I was thrilled.
The Prodigy Voice talks you through everything. Literally. From the set up to the every day operation this thing just chats …

Being a fibromyalgia patient, I am familiar with most brands of pain relief rubs on the market. The nerve disorder causes pain and muscle cramps that require frequent measures to keep me functional. I’ve used regular Icy Hot in the past, and it is a good product—“ as good as …

Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …

I share a love of aromatherapy with a good friend of mine, and when I found this amazing miniature oil gift set for her birthday present, I had to order one for myself too.
It’s made by Aromatherapy Associates, and although I was not familiar with the brand until …

This is not your typical insole! And typical hasn’t really done it for me in the past, so I was pretty anxious to try the AirPlus For Her Ultra Arch Size 5-11 Insoles, which were only $5, and definitely the cheapest of this kind of product that I’ve used …

I’ll admit it. Having suffered from weight problems almost my entire life, I’m a total sucker for those lose-weight-quick pills. I’ve definitely tried my fair share of them over the years, and usually it’s with little to no results. But does that stop me from trying more? Of course …

I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …

While I was at Walgreens this week, I picked up a few necessities including the aloe vera gel that I just reviewed (which is an awesome product by the way), but also got this Johnson&Johnson First Aid Triple Layer Non-Stick Pads. There are ten in a box and comes in …

Get ready to break a sweat if you try The Firm’s Get Chisl’d DVD workout. The workout is targeted to intermediate and advanced exercisers. Like most at-home workouts, there is a beginner modifier for those who are new to working out. The beginner does not use weights and does …

I absolutely love the scent of lavender. I have munstead, French, and harvest lavender varieties planted in my own herbal gardens. However, I’ve had little success in wild crafting my own shampoos and conditioners so was thrilled when I found Avalon Organics Lavender Shampoo with Beta Glucan. Not only …