When I was buying a few things at a CVS store, I decided to try these Age Defying towelettes, which are really facial cleanser wipes with an odd choice of name. I like to have something on hand when I am doing “dirty work” like gardening or painting—“ any job …

The Riverlow Swimming pool is one of the best things you could ever use if you are interested in using swimming as therapy. The reason being that the pool is designed to produce five times the amount of currant that a normal pool would and swimming has shown to …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

I occasionally use earplugs when I have a valid reason to. I am a musician and try to preserve my hearing, since my ears have taken some abuse in the past, leaving me with a slight case of tinnitus. At home, I use white noise to help me sleep …

There are scents I like on both the Signature Collections and the Classics Collection lines at Bath & Body Works, but one of my favorites for fall, I just happened upon because of a really nice friend who gifted me a basket of various scented Bath & Body Works …

I work in a retail establishment selling shoes, and have worked there for over a year now, and we are “encouraged” to wear the company’s shoes if possible and, I have to admit, these shoes are NOT comfortable by any stretch of the imagination. Might be good cheap shoes …

I am a tea-lover and I have been drinking Kankunis Herbal Tea for almost three years now. This herbal tea works wonders in my health especially in allowing me to be more active every day. It also helps me to regularize my bowel movements …

I am over forty now, and concerned about how my skin looks, especially around my eyes, where I have noticed fine lines. I am usually pretty good about reading ingredients lists, knowing what is in the products I use, and how they are supposed to work. Occasionally, I fall prey …

There are tons of different kinds of toothpaste that all claim to do the exact same thing: protect against tartar build-up, freshen your breath, prevent cavities, and whiten your teeth. I have tried a large chunk of different brands and honestly, they seem to all work just about the …

I often use therapeutic bath soaks and salts for my fibromyalgia as well as just general relaxation and enjoyment. I like a lot of Burt’s Bees products, so when I saw this one I had to give it a try. Burt’s Bees therapeutic bath crystals come in a quaint little …

I’ve tried just about every product for volumizing thin hair. I’ve used good ones and bad—“ and this one is the most unique out of them all. I found it at an Ulta store, and it is one of the few products that I bought without knowing anything about …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

For most of us who are not bestowed with a beautiful glistening set of teeth, it’s commonplace to find consolation in using products that help us at least suppress our insecurities. Be it whitening/bleaching toothpastes and even faux whitening strips, I learned early that dousing too many products …

I have a problem with thinning hair on the top and crown of my head, and I have tried many different volumizing shampoos to try and make it look thicker and fuller. They have to be lightweight, or the frizzy and damaged back of my hair will get weighted down …

I was feeling really weak and sleepy all of the time. I was so tired all of the time that people would actually ask me what was wrong on a daily basis. I knew that there was nothing wrong with me short of tiredness and not eating right, so …

This is an excellent tablet made with natural ingredients which means that it is less likely to cause side effects. I have not just taken it for colds and flus, but also recently took it when I had bad hay fever and had no anti-histimines in the …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …

I have always loved the smell of honey. When I mentioned this to someone, they started talking about a soap they had found. The next time I was at this friend’s house, she let me smell this soap. It was made with Manuka honey and propolis, and it smelled heavenly. …

I take a nightly bath to help treat muscle pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For these baths, I use a great variety of products, like bath salts, which have minerals that help to purify and balance the skin and muscles. Since I spend a lot of time in the …

I tend to sleep in the day more than I should, due to fatigue from fibromyalgia. I have been using standard sleep eye masks for years, and they do pretty much solve the light problem, but the noise problem is another story. Ear plugs help, and I have used them, …

I have naturally curly African American hair. Although I love wearing my hair in its natural state, sometimes I want to wear my hair in different looks and styles. Unfortunately, most of the time this requires me to straighten my hair. Despite the fact that I …

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 …

Keeping my facial skin in the pink of health has always been my top priority. This was because I always believed that to look beautiful, it was important to have a healthy and glowing skin. I had always been fascinated in trying out various products (creams, lotions, face washes …

I’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

Brahmi is the Sanskrit name for Baccopa Monnieri (Latin) and Thyme leaved Gratiola (English).It is considered as a wonder herb in Ayurveda. The leaves of this well known herb are commonly used in Ayurvedic preparations as a memory booster and as a hair nourisher. Many a proprietary medicine is …

I know these cotton wool pads from Morrisons were the cheapest they had available but I cannot remember the exact price. They were really cheap anyway and I find that they are great for removing eye make-up and not so great on larger areas such as my whole …

When I came across Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat online and read all the product descriptions, I thought, well, it can’t be real. I bought a lot of yoga mats before and they all promised the same thing - comfort, durability, flexibility and all that crap. I tried a lot …

Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few years ago and kept on having to get prescriptions for anti-biotics and Prednisone (Cortisone). It is a very painful, itchy skin disorder for which there is no cure, only treatment and it can occur at any time as it is triggered …

I purchased this fade cream because I had such amazing results with the last Nadinola fade cream I purchased, that was in extra strength with 3% hydroquinone. During the Spring and Summer seasons, my skin switches up on me and gets super oily, and spending time in the sun …

I’ve been taking chromium for several years to help manage my blood sugar levels. I’ve used quite a few brands and types, and I was happy to find that it was available from Now Foods, which is a company that I have had very good experiences with.
I have …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

Here is a well-rounded, quality product that just about everyone can use and like. Dove is one of my all time favorite companies. I have always loved their products and their mission.
There is not much to not like about this body wash. The packaging is attractive …

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 …

Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet paper is by far the best toilet paper I have ever used. This toilet paper lives up to its name. You don’t have to worry about getting a rash or soreness after each use. I always make sure to keep stock, especially when I’m having …

I have worn contacts for years, but in the last few years I gave them up temporarily due to eye sensitivity.
When I began waering them again, I noticed that I had a hard time getting them in and out. My nails had grown longer, and I really didn’t want to …

Shaving has always been a dreadful process for me, because I usually get bad after effects like getting cuts, dryness, itchiness, and just a whole bunch of irritations, that I just started to stray away from it altogether. But about 2 weeks ago I had to go out to …

When I developed a problem with vaginal irritation that my doctors could find no logical cause for, I went on a quest for knowledge and tried several different things to see if they would help. I had read a story about a woman who was having some irritation due to …

I bought this Zum lotion to match one of their soaps that I had at home. I love the scents made by Zum. Something about the lavender lemon blend that they use is very refreshing and summery. When I was at a picnic with some friends, I got several comments …

I have always been interested in alternative medicine. When I started having heart palpitations in the form of extra hard beats and slight breathlessness, I first went to my regular doctor, who ran tests but could find no reason for them and pronounced them “benign.”
They were …

Brushing your teeth is a fundamental health habit. We learned that since we were kids. In my case, I always do it every after eating. I always brush after eating because I easily develop infection brought by my tonsils. Before I was hospitalized because my tonsils were infected. Whenever I …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

I am a big fan of fragrance and aromatherapy. I love to try all the latest aroma therapy products, and my friends and family know, so they help me. Usually I have beaten them to the punch and found a new product myself but this time, my aunt found …

Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself that I would get healthy and lose weight. I must admit that I was able to keep my resolve for several months until I slowly began to lose discipline due to stress from work. Once again, I have …

Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …

Over the last several years, I’ve really turned in to someone who is rather vain when it comes to my appearance, which is ironic, because most days when I’m not working, I’m just sitting at home in my jammies with my makeup off and looking a hot mess! But, …

I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …

I have a tendency towards combination skin and occasional outbreaks of adult acne. Although I am slightly allergic to benzoyl peroxide, I was in a desperate rush to get rid of a very obvious pimple before a date, and I bravely tried this product a couple of days before hand, …

Backache is a common problem seen in people with long hours of sitting at the place of work or those drivers for long hours, stuck in the same position for hours together.
In short, this backache is most of the times connected to wrong posture we sit in.
A very easy …