I got the ReliOn Blood Pressure monitor from my mom. She had an extra blood pressure monitor and asked if I wanted to have one. I was actually thinking of buying one so her offer was great and came at the right time.
The blood pressure monitor comes …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

I have been using sleep masks for years to block out light and help me to sleep better. I recently realized my older one was falling apart and it was time to replace it. I was looking through some Sonoma products, which I love, and found that they offered what …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the aches and pains of fibromyalgia, or sometimes just to relax. Other times, I might have a specific reason to bathing—“ like feeling sick from a cold or flu. Like with the fibromyalgia pain, the hot water can help to soothe body …

I love the smell of fresh orange and citrus blossoms in spring, and although there are many orange blossom scents out there, they are often perfumey and heavy and just too sweet. When I smelled this in a store, I fell in love with it immediately. It smells like a …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

I don’t like the harsh mint flavors of most of the mainstream toothpastes. They make my mouth and tongue burn and cause me to brush for less time than I need to. My oral health is important to me, because gum disease has been linked to heart disease, and …

I recently lost a lot of weight, which has been great for my self confidence. Before this, I had managed to gain a bit because of a stressful home situation, and I developed such embarrassment about my weight that I would dread any kind of interaction with other people and …

I do not know how petroleum jelly came about but it is a very useful product which has a variety of different uses.
From experiments in the lab, as a temporary sealer, to applying it on the rough, dry parts of my skin, this is one product that I have …

It has been suspected for many years that I might have lupus. Therefore, I need serious protection from the sun. After hearing a lot of people talking about this product by Fallene, and learning that it is recommended by many doctors and the Lupus Foundation, I gave it …

Crests Whitestrips are fantastic! I like them very much. They are very simple to use. You just slip them in for thirty minutes. I do mine after breakfast and after supper. I noticed that my teeth were feeling better after the first two strips. …

I am not really familiar with the effects of berries to our body because they are not a common fruit to me. I even seldom see it at the supermarket. When I was browsing at the internet there is this product that really caught my …

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 …

My primary reason for using this product was to get rid of constipation. I tried everything, but nothing worked like Biguerlai. The doctor told me to buy senna supplements, but couldn’t find it. Then I saw a TV ad for Biguerlai, so I googled about it and it turned out …

I have hair that is thinning on top. This has been a frustrating issue since I have turned forty. I have tried a variety of methods to try and reverse the hair loss or encourage growth, but so far I have not gotten impressive results from any of them. In …

I have spent the last year wasting more money than I care to recount buying name brand shoes that are supposed to be the most comfortable shoes out there. You name the brand, and I’ve likely tried them. But I’ve found that not a single one of them are …

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 …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

When I was a teenager, I got blackheads, whiteheads and whatever the skin can suffer from adolescence. I tried using a variety of acne care products, but they did not work for me, because my skin blotches would not go away, and I even get rashes from using them. …

Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

The Raw food diet consist of only eating foods that have not been heated to the point where enzymes are deactivated, around 118 degrees. There are several raw food books and websites to help you along the way. I have found that eating raw food indeed does …

The last time I was shopping at Kmart, I saw this product and decided to try it just because it was one I have never tried. I am diabetic, and I have tried most every artificial sweetener out there. I was a fan of aspartame before sucralose came along. After …

There are some people who like mainstream high-end body wash products, and some who prefer all natural ones with nature inspired benefits. This product is one that I consider a nice compromise between the two. It has the benefit of a detergent to make an impressive lather (they use …

Lots of people don’t realize the benefits of Listerine mouthwash. Some people don’t even buy the stuff, while I’ve heard others say things like, “You know, Listerine is so powerful that you don’t need to brush your teeth before using it.” Yeah, there are a lot of people who …

Once while combing my hair —“ I was just stunned when I noticed that my hair line had been receding and my thick healthy hair suddenly appeared thin. Though of late I had noticed that my hair had been falling consistently, little did I realize that the results of …

Tiens Acumagic is one of the best products I personally like from Tiens. It has different applications that are good for the health of the family and I will rather buy this one instead of buying other gym equipments which are more expensive but does not give the same …

Nature’s Bounty V Power is a great over the counter medicine. It has a lot different natural supplements and extracts in it. After time with hectic schedules, it can be difficult to always be in aroused and in the mood. Nature’s Bounty V Power offers a …

When I got pregnant with my first child, I thought I was incredibly lucky, because I’d prepared myself for the worst in the way of morning sickness and never so much as experienced any queasiness. My friends who had children were all patting me on the back and tell …

My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors of most commercial brands of toothpaste. They cause me to spend less time brushing because of the burning sensation, so I simply use children’s toothpaste or natural brands which offer non-mint flavored varieties or weaker versions of mint flavor.
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When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …

I am diabetic, and when I was first diagnosed, my doctor put me on a medication that could sometimes cause low blood sugars. This was scary and difficult to control for me, and I eventually stopped the medication and controlled my condition with diet and exercise, and later with a …

I live in central/southeast Texas and mosquitoes thrive here, so while summertime means barbeques and fun by the pool it also means lots and lots of bug bites. So skin repellent is a must especially in late afternoon and night. I ventured to the grocery store before my boyfriend’s …

The Happy co Foot and Body Roller —“ massaging fingers is essentially an all in one massager which is made of sturdy high quality wood with soft massage fingers. What attracted me to this to this foot and body roller massager was the fact that this massager not only …

My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …

A supplement I take nightly to help me stay asleep throughout the night is Natures Way Valerian Root. I like this supplement because it is all natural and contains one percent valerian root in it, which is an herb, used to calm down the nervous system and promote relaxation …

I have been using teeth whitening products for several years. I like to use whitening toothpaste, rinses, and occasionally white strips on my teeth. With any of these products, although they are often effective in lightening my teeth, they usually take a week or more to start …

Nature Made Vitamin C With Rose Hips is a vitamin supplement. Nature Made Vitamin C contains Rose Hips to work along with the C vitamin and that is a good thing. I have taken many different Nature Made products and this is a good line of vitamins. The problem …

We all want our babies to be healthy, and we often buy teething rings to help them cut their teeth, properly. Right now, there is a very serious recall of the teething ring, ‘The First Years’ liquid filled teething rings! The liquid inside is said to have contaminated bacteria …

I am now over forty and worried about my skin. I have seen some fine lines and boy I am not happy about it. Occasionally, I try an expensive cream or product just to see if it is worth it. I always hope that magically, it will be worth what …

I like to make my own blends of massage oils. I have a set of essential oils, and usually use either almond, sesame, or olive oil along with jojoba, castor oil and various others as the mood hits or if I have a specific need. Two products that I use …

Back in the day when large epilators were popular, I actually used to cringe a lot whenever I would use one of those large epilators because they were really painful and hard to use, and the first time I did it the device broke down and it produced a loud …

I take a nightly bath to help relax my muscles and ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since it is a nightly routine, I use lots of different products to make it more interesting, and healthier for my skin. I have a friend in England who sends me care packages …

When I was coming down with a cold and got a sore throat, I happened to be with some friends whose kids also all had runny noses and colds. A kind hearted ten year old girl offered me a package of her Chloraseptic strips to take with me back home, …

I’ve tried a lot of masks. Some are great for removing impurities and refining pores, others are soothing, and some offer multiple benefits. I tried this one specifically because it claims to be good for combination and oily skin. My skin, especially in the summer, falls into the combination …

I have suffered from plantar fasciitis (heel spur) pain several times in the past and recently it flared up again. I have long since lost the other pairs of orthotics (or worn them out) so I had to purchase a new set of heel cups. My pain was …

I was looking for a natural sunscreen and came along Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture Plus Lotion with SPF 18 and I must say it was just what I was looking for. The lotion was rich and creamy and helped moisturize and protect my skin from the sun and dry …

Yeah, I’ll admit I’ve been a sucker for the get-thin-quick products in the past. When I was in my late teens or early twenties, and when the pressure to look your thinnest was at it’s highest, I definitely fell into the Dexatrim and Slimquick trap a time or two. …

I have been doing Pilates on and off for several years. The idea of Pilates is that it strengthens your core, which supports the rest of you body. Pilates helps you gain muscle, burn fat, and tone your entire body. I recently saw this DVD/Band set …

Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

I don’t even know what I was thinking when I bought this E-Z clip bandage from Walgreens. I had pulled something in my leg when I was jogging, and I have no idea why I thought wrapping my calf with a bandage was going to help it at all, …