I like to use natural toothpastes because of the wider variety of flavors offered. I am sensitive to mint flavors and often they will make my mouth burn and cause me to stop brushing before I should. I have used a lot of natural and children’s products and find …

We simply love it! No, we are not a community of hearing impaired. Only one of our friends uses the hearing aid but it has practically made everyone’s lives easier and better.
You see, ever since that accident that permanently damaged her eardrums, she has dragged us all in the …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

I have been trying to find a natural, aluminum free deodorant that actually works. I have found a few that work better than others, but nothing that even comes close to the aluminum containing mainstream products—“ you know, the ones that actually keep you from stinking.
I am aware …

This brand of Member’s Mark Vitamin D-3 Dietary Supplement are soft-gels. I have taken hard tablets of Members Mark Vitamin D-3 before, but didn’t get near the benefit I do when the Vitamin D-3 is in Soft Gel form, plus the gel caps are much smaller in size.
The …

A few days back, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my wrist of my right hand. This pain had been had been making me really uncomfortable. The pain in my wrist made it difficult for me to do any kind of handwork at the computer and also …

I have become a big fan of Lush products. Their bath bombs are some of the best and most luxurious I have ever used. If you need some serious moisture in your tub, you can’t beat their products. I take a hot bath every night to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and …

Supple is a product that I have seen on TV a few times and I did not believe it at all but they had a man on their who claims to be a doctor and he showed an X-ray that showed the effects of the arthritis on the bones …

One thing I cannot stand about working in an office is that you have to be around people who have terrible colds who are sniffling and sneezing around you and using your phone. No amount of advertising about how germs are spread seems to get through to certain …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

If you are interested in birth control there are many options. If you would like information you might check on the internet and of course ask your doctor, especially since you must speak to him or her in order to get a prescription for any kind of medicated …

Several years ago I signed up with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss program.
I paid for the lifetime membership. This meant I could always go back for more counseling at any time, at any location.
I went in once a week, was weighed, had a counseling session that lasted about …

I often use the Omega clear soft lenses (a transparent one which doesn’t have certain color, so it will only show my own eyes color), but knowing that lately Omega has its own colored soft lenses attracted me to try once. Well, I didn’t say that the Omega soft …

I first became interested in purchasing a personal disaster kit when I realized how fast a disaster can happen. When Katrina hit New Orleans, it made it all too clear that you can end up in big trouble very quickly. I found several different personal disaster kits but the …

When I first heard about these, I assumed they were just like the detox pads which I had tried and did not get any benefit from. Reading more into it, I found that the ingredients used in this product was totally different, and the intended out come was different—“ and …

I ordered this shower gel because it is unusual to see a fig fragrance, and I fell in love with one that Pier One made called “fresh fig.” I ordered it without having smelled it, which is always a risk, but it was interesting looking so I went for …

I have rough, scaly material on my heels like many women over 50. I try to do the pedicure thing sometimes, but still notice an issue the rest of the time. I bought a pedicure item that consisted of a razor blade in a holder. …

About a month ago, I started to feel this pain in my upper right jaw. I thought at first it was from grinding my teeth at night because I couldn’t pin point the pain to any particular tooth. But then I took a mirror and angled it just so …

Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …

My review is on St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center located in Phoenix, AZ. I had to see a doctor here last week in their Cardiology Department. I had reservations about going to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center mainly because of hearing a few stories over the past …

I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and when I am out running errands or hanging out with friends, I like to have pain relief with me at all times, just in case—“ I don’t want to let a little pain ruin my day.
I have carried ibuprofen and acetaminophen …

I’m sure everyone knows Jillian Micheals from the Biggest Loser, and everyone has seen her transform bodies on the show. I first came accross her 30 Day Shred series on my Comcast On Demand and I was intrigued because of what I’ve seen her do on the show. Now …

Pepto Bismol was recommended to me by a pharmacist when I was having tummy problems. But this medicine is for so much more. It helps to relieve Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea and Diarrhea.
I personally used it for Nausea, Upset Stomach and on very rare occasions, Heart Burn. Pepto …

I am a regular user of just about every kind of hand soap I can get my hands on. I love to shop in natural product stores, and on my last trip to Fresh Market, I stopped by the health and beauty department and picked up this Pangea Organics hand …

I’ve been pretty negligent to my feet over the Fall and Winter seasons, mostly because I’ve been wearing mostly boots and my feet have been covered to avoid the harsh cold! But since the weather has warming up here in NY, I had to purchase something to get my …

I like having good quality first aid products on hand because I’m an active person for the most part, and depending on the weather, and being outdoors almost always leads to some sort of accident or another that has me ending up with a scratch or cut or bruise. …

I love to try out natural products, and Alba Botanica is a brand I have often chosen. They have original scents, and do not test on animals which is a big deal to me as an animal lover. This passion fruit scented body wash was one that I purchased …

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 …

I am not a huge fan of disposable razors but when the blades for my regular razor became too expensive to buy, I bought Bic Comfort 3 Advance Razors in a six pack. I have always liked bic disposable razors as I find that unlike the dollar store ones …

I have always trusted the Aveeno brand. I have used their oatmeal baths and body lotions and oils for years. Generally, I have liked most of the products I have tried. Since I turned forty I have noticed some fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes, and sometimes my …

I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …

I used to buy Likas Papaya for my whitening soap. Unfortunately, it made my skin too dry every after wash that I was eventually forced to look for another option. While browsing through the market and seeking recommendations, I easily stumbled upon Glutamax Soap. Unlike other brands, Glutamax is …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

I am all into natural products that are easy on the environment and on my body. I came across this new type of toothpaste called Sunrider Sunsmile Natural Toothpaste. Since it is all natural, I figured that I would give it a try and see how it worked out …

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 …

On my last trip to Bath and Body Works, I took advantage of their bi-annual clearance sale, and bought several new liquid hand soaps for my kitchen and bath.
One of them was the “Wild Honeysuckle” fragrance. Although I am generally not a fan of honeysuckle scents, …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

There are two types of henna. One is used for dying material. The other is used for making intricate designs on the body and also for hair. This kind is called BAQ or body art quality. It is extremely important that this is the only kind used on the …

I have been bothered by my growing callous on my feet and I figured that there is no other way to remove it but by applying a callous remover. It was my first time to scout for a callous remover product and I was totally clueless on what …

I was out on a cold winter night when I slipped and whacked my leg on the ice. I knew for sure it was going to bruise and be sore so I immediately ran inside and used my favorite massage oil for aches and pains and bumps and bruises, …

I babysit for a neighbor’s son, which gives me a great excuse to buy kid’s stuff that I usually end up using myself. A perfect example is when I bought some Mr. Bubble Bubbleberry bubble bath. It’s actually a three in one formula that can be used for body wash …

Softsoap was one of the first, if not the very first popular mainstream company that came out with liquid soap for the shower. I remember my best friend in fourth grade bragging about using Softsoap in their shower and it all sounded very exotic to me.
Fast forward …

This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I was completely in a state of shock. Being a graduate of a medical course (in College), I have a brief background of the various medical conditions (including Diabetes, Cerebro Vascular Accident/Stroke, Rheumatic Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries and more) but I …

I have suffered from migraine headaches and sinus headaches a like, and have tried many things to see if it would prevent or halt them, from sinus masks, to aroma therapy, to heat and cold and even prescription drugs. I could not tolerate the side effects from prescription drugs, so …

I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …

When I got poison ivy for the first time in my life while visiting my best friend for a week, she gave me some powder packets that you dissolve in water for a compress or soak, and sent some home with me, but I found them to be a …

I decided to try this root touch up kit rather than using my regular all over color. I was hoping to spare the ends of my hair any further chemical damage from the ammonia. Although it is not a Clairol product that I normally color my hair with, I …

Since I have turned forty, I’ve been trying out new creams and age-defying products. So far none of them have defied anything in any impressive manner, but a few have been helpful for the condition of my skin.
Being a diabetic, I am very familiar with the value of alpha lipoic …