If you have never seen these little candy atrocities then you probably should be thankful that you have not because they are harmful to children both in the present and later in life. This is a candy that is put into rolled paper so that it looks exactly like …

I received this product as a gift when I was having some back pain due to fibromyalgia flare ups and a minor injury to the muscles. I never really found out exactly why or how magnets were supposed to help, but I wore the support anyway. I have …

I recently purchased some Soap Nuts based on a recommendation I received from my best friend. She just raved about them until I agreed to buy some. I did my usual thorough job of shopping and found a highly rated company on eBay named Green Virgin …

I am significantly overweight. I also have a some medical conditions that cause problems with my stomach. I have tried many of the diet shakes. I like Slim Fast a lot. However, my stomach couldn’t tolerate the shakes because of the milk. I used …

I was looking for ways to make my daughter enjoy brushing her teeth more. I know she doesn’t mind brushing her teeth, but she also does not seem motivated to brush. I am constantly having to remind her and nag her to brush adequately on a daily basis. …

I take a hot bath nightly to treat the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been m,ore helpful to me than any medication or other therapy. Since I am in the tub so frequently, I have made it a hobby to try out as many bath products as …

I moved to Michigan with my husband some eight years ago, and because employment was difficult to find and my children were still so young and it would’ve been pointless for me to find a part-time job when my paycheck would’ve gone to daycare, I ended up being a …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …

Equate: Flushable All Purpose Wipes should not, I repeat should not, be flushed down a toilet. The reason is simple: they do not dissolve or break-up easily. I know this because a friend of mine encountered trouble after flushing these wipes for a couple of months. They clogged up …

I had the opportunity to try out this very old and actually pretty unique ointment when I had an itchy insect bite and nobody could find the hydro-cortisone! My mom had some of this Blue Star in the cabinet, and didn’t even remember what she had purchased it for. I …

Suave is known as a “generic” type of brand that often emulates name brands with much higher price tags. The difference between Suave doing this and other companies doing this is that Suave actually does it well.
Suave recently came out with a line of professional shampoos and conditioners, …

I’ve always been a bit of a vitamin and supplement junkie, ever since I was old enough to start taking whatever it was we had in the house at the time. Usually it was those Flintstone vitamins, or the gummy vitamins for kids, and then as I got older …

Due to the recent bunion removal and joint fusion I had on my foot, I have been ordered to wear an ankle height Aircast while venturing outside of my house in order to protect my foot.
This has not been the first time that I have had to wear …

I am a regular user of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion. I am buying this product from The Body Shop. I’ve been using this for years now although sometimes, I would also use other brands as alternate. So far I would say of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion has been …

I have always had a fascination for facial mud packs and would always have one in my kitty. Since my skin tends to become more oily during the summer seasons- mud packs just seem to work perfectly for my skin. But during one of those casual shopping routine …

I use essential oils to make massage blends, lotions and bath salts. I don’t normally order scents that I don’t like, but I made an exception when I needed to make a gift for someone who happens to love rose fragrances. I have never been a fan of rose smells …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …

I don’t have work as of the moment, me and my husband just got back from abroad. When I was still working abroad i used to take Glutathione for my skin, and I can say that it really works. I’ve had a whiter complexion and my face started looking …

I have always had a huge problem with dry hands. No matter what I do, or how often I use lotion, my hands are always dry again within a couple of hours because I wash my hands so often. The dry, cold air does not help in the least. …

Hello girls today I want to review the sanitary pads which I have used and which I like. I use the Whisper sanitary pads (ultra) which comes with 2 wings attached which does not let the sides to get wet and this pad is very thin and very …

Skin cleaners that are either constructed of natural fibers or made with herbal products have always fascinated me. The fact that I strongly believed that a clean skin was the key to look beautiful skin, I always tried to incorporate different skin cleaners in my beauty routine. Since …

I prefer tooth paste with which tastes good and protects me from bad breath . I normally don’t care about the medical value of the tooth paste but always keep these two things in mind. Would like to start the day with a fresh feeling and only a good …

I am a total sucker for exercise equipment that is easy to store. When we lived in our mobile home community, it was really nice and they provided us with free 24 hour access to their gym, and I took total advantage of that. They had quite a few …

I was buying some vitamins and such online a while back and one of the “suggested products” was the Apothecary Vitamin Dispenser, and I thought it would be ideal to pair up with the Vitamins, so I wouldn’t have to deal with so many bottles. I bought two …

I have always had a problem with two things when it comes to vitamins and supplements. One, my sensitive stomach. Although I can eat just about any kind of food and it doesn’t bother me, give me a vitamin and I will be sick within hours. …

I have to admit that, over the years, I’ve become addicted to fitness products that say you’ll see immediate results and how perfect they are, and easy to store and easily accessible and even easier to use. I’ve struggled with my weight all my life, and a few years …

There are lots of apps for counting calories and watching your macros, as population has been acting like the weight loss and being skinny is the number one world problem. I’m not gonna lie: I care about staying slim too, but I have overcome the obsession with calorie counting apps …

Back in early April of 2010 my dad suffered an ulcer. I know it doesn’t sound bad but it turned out bad enough that his regular doctor scheduled him an emergency appointment with the hospital to get him looked at. At the time my dad had been finding blood …

Because of my interest in natural and chemical free health products, I was inspired to try this one—“ it is a lubricant/moisture gel made for women. Rather than relying on chemicals for its effectiveness, it is made from other ingredients like aloe vera, comfrey, apricot oil and sweet almond oil, …

Primatene Mist is an inhaler available over the counter for the temporary relief of occasional asthma and allergic asthma symptoms. Each inhalation delivers one 0.22 mg dose of epinephrine, a drug that is commonly used to treat emergency, severe allergy symptoms.
For many years, Primatene Mist was one of …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

I like Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) ointments and creams a lot! They are really great for treating minor skin infections, sun burns, acne, light injuries, acne and I could go on and on. Whenever I have a skin infection (don’t have them often though) I first try to heal …

I take a nightly hot bath for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and I enjoy a great variety of products to make it more interesting. I love bath salts, both for the fun of using them and for the fact that they add minerals like magnesium to the water which …

My granddaughter often visits me and having supplies on hand in case she cuts herself helps stop her tears quickly. She loves Dora and I thought that purchasing Dora Band-aids would be a great way to help her get over her knee scraping tears as quickly as possible. I …

I came across this healthy living website a year or so ago, and have tried several of their products and loved them! I’m a huge fan of visiting holistic festivals and I’m a total sucker for these get-healthy-the-healthy-way kind of products. I didn’t used to be into the idea …

Since learning about how aluminum in anti-perspirant products can increase your risk of cancer, I have been trying natural alternatives, hoping to find one that works as well as the mainstream ones so I can replace them permanently. I have had a pretty hard time with this, as most of …

When I was running low on my usual fiber supplement, I picked up a bottle of these from Rite Aid because they were on sale. They are very similar to the FiberCon I had taken before. Although very inexpensive, it is worth noting that you do have to take six …

I hate having to sacrifice on the quality of my families meal choices because I am too tired after work, or am limited in that I have to prepare something rather quickly to satisfy the hungry masses on the spot.
Knowing the high fat, salt, …

Vaseline Petroleum jelly one of the must have product specially for fighting the dryness during the winters. It is a multifunctional cream and can be used on the whole body from the forehead to toe with any side-effects. It can be used on the face to fight …

Having diabetes has taught me that sometimes the simplest things can do the most wonderful things. With this in mind, I decided to try a product from Nutra Labs that is made from cranberry, cinnamon, and a variety of botanical remedies to help manage blood sugar levels. I had used …

I have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

Recently, doctor suggested by mother to drink delite, a new health drink. After bringing it from the market, I also tried it. I must say, the taste of this drink is fascinating and very soon I have become a regular who takes it daily.
First of all, this drink is …

I am total beauty freak and find it quite fascinating experiment with various skin care products that are available in the market that would actually help me take care of my skin or hair in a rather simple and interesting manner.
So during one of those casual shopping sprees …

If you are interested in the Body for Life 12 week program, I tried it little over a year ago and came to a few conclusions. The Body for Life Program, much like many of the other diets and fitness plans that I have tried, falls into …

After having suffering from a long illness, I witnessed that my skin had become very dry and stretchy. My face looked quite dull and lifeless and required extra care and attention to get back to normal. Although I knew that I required a good moisturizer to replenish my skin’s …

I have long been a fan of Burt’s Bees products and I recently decided to try one of their shampoos. I was attracted to it because it contains some ingredients that I have not seen in other shampoos. It has soy amino acids, moringa seed extract (which I have …

Colgate is one brand that I have been using for many years now. Total 12 has been used very rarely and this time as we found only this sub-brand of Colgate, we decided to buy one. This toothpaste has bluish green gel stripes with white colored flouride toothpaste. …

Having heard many people rave about how paraffin wax baths helped their arthritic or dry hands, I was curious to see if one would be beneficial to my hands, which have muscle soreness and stiff joints from fibromylagia, constant typing, and playing music.
I asked for one as a …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …