I’ve been having leg cramps and foot cramps as a symptom of my fibromyalgia for years. I’ve taken muscle relaxers at times, but prefer not to be on any more drugs than I have to be. When I first developed them, as a teenager, I would take over …

My cuticles on my toenails were looking real bad. I had not done a pedicure in ages, couldn’t afford to. Not in these tough times. I tried several ways to make them look better such as baby oil, soaking in warm water, nothing worked. I saw …

I think it is fairly important to any woman to use reliable feminine products. I have always been a tampon sort of girl and use them almost monthly. I have a few brands that I really love, but I am always willing to go out and look for something …

Pain medicine is going to be a thing of the past as soon as people realize that herbal medications are the real deal. I use to think that herbal medicines weren’t about anything and personally I can’t believe that I doubted them the way that I did. The only …

I am pretty much legally considered “blind” with -2.75 prescription. My eyes are myopic which means I am nearsighted. I have a really hard time when I am not wearing contacts or glasses. I cannot wear glasses all the time so I bought this Freshlook Colorblends in Pure Hazel.
I …

Lately, I’ve had a need for a bigger band-aid than just the average size and decided to try Band-Aid - Medium Adhesive Pads. These comfort-flex bandages come ten in a box for a pricey $4.50 and up mark. That’s a lot of money for just ten of these …

If you want a cheap lozenge for a sore throat, then the Fisherman’s Friend Cough Suppressant Lozenges Menthol for $2.99 is definitely the one. It comes with 38 lozenges in a nice tin case, and the lozenges are easy to get to without all that unnecessary unwrapping or popping …

I love Aveeno because they use natural ingredients and offer genlte, calming skincare products. This has been one of the cleansers I have used and liked a lot. It is so hard to find a cleanser that lathers enough to actually cleanse, but that is still gentle and non …

There came a time when I noticed some strange irregularities showing in the quality of my skin. My skin terribly felt rough and dry. What’s more embarrassing were the list of skin problems I was facing then, occasional acne flare ups, an itchy scalp and very weird …

I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …

I used to think that, once I discovered neutrogena cream cleanser, I would never switch to anything else. But, my curiosity has always gotten the better of me, and every two or three weeks I’m trying out a new product or product line that I’ve never tried before, and …

When I recently made a concerted effort to switch to more natural hair products, one thing I needed in the arsenal was a frizz control serum. I have combination hair. The top of my hair is fairly healthy, but thinning. (The thinning is the reason I switched to more …

My feet are an awful mess and there’s no ifs ands or buts about it. I wear sandals or flip flops pretty much year round, even when there’s snow on the ground. I might sometimes put on a pair of really appropriate shoes for the weather, but whenever I …

Pretty much everyone knows the brand Listerine. They also know the agony of the suggested three to five minutes of keeping this stinging liquid in their mouths for maximum results. But I have to tell you, although I am quite sure that every single
Gingivitis germ and last speck of plague …

I’m using this soap for almost a year and it’s a good one I can highly recommend. It is Glycerine soap from Hortaleza. I bought it at HBC. I’m glad about the results it had brought my face especially my face. I am very prone to pimples before, but …

Rescue Oil is a fairly cheap product that claims to reduce the apperance of scars, stretch marks, acne, lines and wrinkles, after sun remedy and for many other skin conditions.
I thought i would try this as i had some fine lines around my eyes and some acne scarring on …

I love to make my own health care products, and with the wide array of quality ingredients available for order on the internet, it is easy to do. I have found two companies who I love to get my supplies from—“ and one of them is Sweet Cakes.
When I wanted …

I have had the worst sinus headaches ever lately. I have even taken decongestants and they have not helped relieve my congestion or headaches at all. Instead I ended up finding relief using the Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil. It really opened up my sinus and relieved the pressure …

This tea was recommended to me by an employee at the natural foods store where I often shop. I was looking for something to help with edema that I got monthly, and I had tried several other products that either didn’t work well enough, or had side effects, usually an …

I came early for a doctor’s appointment and while waiting, my doctor’s secretary tried to sell me Nu Skin products. I have used Nu Skin products in the past and I find them expensive but this was a new doctor and I wanted to make friends with her secretary …

When we moved to Tucson in 2006, I needed to find a quality pediatrician for my young son. Our former pediatrician, up in Phoenix, couldn’t recommend anyone off the top of her head, so I went with the suggestion of a family member who resided in Tucson at the …

I actually bought this item second hand from a yard sale. It looked like new, and the person selling had lots of different exercise equipment so I assumed they just didn’t get around to using this one much.
I wanted to try and firm up my thighs and chest …

I have heard many people talking about Peppermint Oil before and how it is good to relieve the feeling of being bloated or gassy. It also helps to relieve nausea and helps you burp.
I went to the pharmacy and got a bottle of Peppermint Oil one day because I …

I have been slowly adding to my Bed Buddy heat Packs collection for a couple of years now since they are so effective loosening joints and relieving all sorts of pain without having to run to the pain meds so often. And with the upcoming spring, I always make …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

Green Cross Ethyl Alcohol is a 70% Solution Antiseptic and Disinfectant alcohol with moisturizer. What attracted me to buying this alcohol is that it has a moisturizer. I know that with my role as a mom, I should also be protected from germs and infections to avoid passing …

Since most of my time is spent in front of the computer, my eyes which feel very tired and fatigued sometimes become a cause of concern. Apart from the puffiness and dark circles around my eyes- my eyes start looking rather dull and lifeless and so in order …

Years ago, because I had chronic bladder and kidney infections, I started taking the AZO cranberry tablets to help alleviate the recurrence of these problems. Since then, AZO has come a very long way with their brand of products, and I was really surprised to find the AZO yeast …

Auto urine therapy
I can vouch from my own experience that Auto urine therapy (AUT)- (drinking one owns urine ) is a real god’s gift to mankind for solving all health problems. But as is always by the rule of nature there is automatically a taboo attached to it due …

Listerine Tooth Defense Anti-cavity Rinse is not a product I recommend for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is it contains alcohol. Alcohol-based rinses cause unpleasant burning sensations when used. I dreaded using this rinse twice a day because of the discomfort, but I did so because of …

I am using an Oracare mouthwash for the past three months now, I switched to this kind of mouth rinse because there is no alcohol content and no color involved. I worried a lot when I looked at my teeth in the mirror and saw the change of its …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

I drink a pot of coffee every morning to wake myself up. So I am always trying new whitening products for my teeth. I regularly use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. I have tried whitening strips. They are pretty messy …

I purchase gillette comfort advantage sensitive skin shave gel with vitamin e aloe and glycerin because they sold it at costco. I buy whichever gender neutral shaving cream they have. I was pleasantly surprised with this gel. I knew nothing about it when I purchased …

I was in hurry the other morning because I was running late for work. Even though I was running late I still needed my cup of coffee that I have every morning. When I opened up the cupboard, a glass fell right on my foot and cut …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

For months now, Dr. Berg who is my dentist in Botswana urged us to get an electric tootbrush as he feels that we (including my children) are not brushing our teeth properly (my own dentist here in Luxembourg never recommended such a thing but it is an advise well …

This have been my tampon of choice for years. I have tried many other brands and I always turn back to Gentle Glide because the others just don’t compare! The applicators are very smooth and gentle, just as they advertise them to be. They are not bulky at all …

There was a period about two years ago, when I was experiencing a high level of lethargic tendencies. It wasn’t anything like depression or anything like that, but I was always tired and always unmotivated to do anything. I was going through an incredibly stressful time, having just purchased …

When I bought an AromaFloria foot soak with tea tree, peppermint and rosemary, I also bough the matching foot lotion so I could use it with the soak. The smell of the product was so amazing, I wanted to keep it on my feet all night, and layering it was …

When it’s that time of the month I like to keep it a secret and thought what better way then to check out Slim fits by Playtex. It has a slimmer design but claims to have the same protection as a full size tampon. I bought the unscented regular …

I ADORE the Firm workout videos. These are fantastic. I love the classic series done in the ’80s as opposed to the ones put out today; those were so classy and the studio is gorgeous; even the workout studio I have now has a rug in it to make …

Every spring and every fall, I find myself totally miserable because if it’s not an itchy mouth and throat and nose due to allergies, then it’s the itchy and dry eyes. In fact, the itchy eyes seems to be the worst, because you can’t help but rub your eyes …

I have concerns pertaining to the kind of lifestyle I live and all the work-oriented stress I have to endure daily. Anyhow, I’d like to believe I’m as healthy as a horse at present but I cannot put aside the daunting effects that may follow in the long …

If u people are searching for a very safe tonic or syrup to cure the common ailment such as the cold and cough, then I have to something about it. What I want to say u is that, I use the Crux syrup, which is made using the …

The Marcy Smith Personal Trainer defines the “home gym”. It covers all major muscle groups, allowing you to blast through a full body workout without leaving the comforts of your own home. The sturdy and heavy duty structure is pretty much “bomb proof”. Its strong steel …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

Chances are if you are reading this you are sitting behind a computer somewhere. If you frequently spend time at this you may already be suffering from the stiff necks, tight shoulders, and carpal tunnel syndrome synonymous with computer use.
I myself spend so much …

When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …

I love to use mineral salts and bath products for my nightly hot bath routine, which I perform not only to relax and sleep better, but also to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as cramps and muscular pain. The minerals help to balance the magnesium and potassium in the …