I went to Planned Parenthood for four years while I was in college. I think Planned Parenthood is such a great thing. I was a poor college student just trying to make ends meet with minimal health insurance. I went to Planned Parenthood each year for my annual pap …

Taking a bath is part of our daily routine before we head on out the door for a busy day at work or school. But aside from that, maintaining a good oral hygiene all throughout the day is also very important specially when we are dealing with other people …

Three years ago I began looking into buying a Bowflex. I was (and am) very interested in physical fitness and maintaining my health. I lived in a small town with no access to a gym, and you know the Bowflex commericals say its even better than a …

WaterRower is a water resistance rowing simulator. Its patented WaterFlywheel is designed to closely reproduce the dynamics of rowing a boat. The machine has a water tank with paddles in it; when you pull on the handle, the paddles’ movement through the water is what provides the resistance. This …

I bought this from As Seen on TV in the fall for $300, when with the cold coming to Vancouver, I was afraid I might not be able to take those long walks outside anymore. And it turned out to be a prescient idea, as this was exactly …

My co-workers and I, for our New Years resolutions, have all banded together in an effort to support one another in a work-place diet competition. We’re even putting money into a pot every week and the person who loses the most weight in a three month period will win …

I started using this product at the library. I had not used it myself until I found a bottle placed in the local library for patrons to use. I had seen bottles of sanitizer in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and many stores —“ but the library is an even more perfect …

I am not the best at taking supplements. Many times I forget but mostly I have a really hard time swallowing pills. My last calcium pills were hard and heavy and a big hassle to try and swallow. I would almost fear the thought of having to take …

I’ve only had bronchitis twice in my life and both times were really distressful and horrible to have to go through because it seems to last forever and the first time it happened it scared me to death because I woke up in the morning and literally couldn’t breathe …

Last year, I spent about $4,000 on my teeth. I wanted a prettier smile, and to do that, I needed straight, white teeth. I had that all taken care of. Now, I intend to keep my teeth as white and as healthy as I possibly can. I have found …

My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …

I have to admit that I am an olfactory person (a nose person in layman terms) and to me, no matter how good something is, unless I have to use it like in order to stay alive important, I would rather take a product that is less quality but smells …

I have been suffering with a nasty virus for a good five weeks now and it is nearly gone but still lingering on with a sore throat. This illness has been so bad that on one point I thought I might have swine flu but the symptoms did …

Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a large variety of sports and outdoors equipment as many people are well aware. While searching through their store one afternoon for a bicycle seat for my sister, I came across an exercise kit that was geared just for women. Interested, I took a …

I didn’t think I’d ever want to try another dental whitening treatment after Crest Whitestrips Classic but I was mistaken. For years I have really loved the results I had gotten from my 14 day Classic kit. I got so used to wearing them that I didn’t …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter months and oily and acne prone in the summer. I had been fighting with a lot of pimple breakouts for a month or so before finally resorting to a “harsh chemical” to help get rid of them. This chemical is …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

A supplement I have been taken daily to help treat and soothe my stomach ulcers is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera Soft Gels. They help promote a healthy digestive tract. So far, they have helped soothe the lining of my stomach where the ulcers are so I am not …

When my daughter had an ear infection recently she suffered really badly with a fever, at four years old she’s articulate enough to get across to me that she could cope with the pain but being so hot and sweaty all the time was really getting her down.  She …

I love Aura Cacia products. I have used many of their essential oils, and I adore their bath products. They are very focused on quality aroma therapy as well as making the product as healthy as it can be—“ both for the body and the environment. They don’t use synthetic …

When Bath and Body Works has their semi-annual clearance sale, I am one of the first ones at the door. I was lucky this summer and got a ten dollar coupon from their site to spend as well. This week they had a great variety of products on sale for …

The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …

The Bella ultra thin sanitary pads are international branded sanitary pads. I was quite satisfied with the brand of sanitary pads, which I was using before, but when I saw the Bella ultra thin sanitary pads in the store I wanted to try it. I just bought …

Of all the things I’ve spent my money on, as far as healthcare products go, this probably has to be the more expensive of those. Sure, there’s a lot in the bottle, and a little goes a long way, but $18 for an 8 ounce bottle of Betadine Antiseptic …

I have a few stray hairs that like to take up residence on my chin and I am forever tweezing them. I have a problem seeing them sometimes, because of the light in my bathroom, so I thought a lighted tweezer might be worth a try.
I scratched …

I’ve been taking Lactopafi Probiotics for the last three months. The first time I drank the liquid, I gagged because of the taste: It’s sour as vinegar with just a little hint of sweetness which makes for a nauseating combination. I continued drinking it anyway for the sake of …

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 am a slightly over weight person and though I don’t look very awful with my extra weight- I always wanted to be slim, trim and healthy. Though I had been regularly exercising and taking care of my food intake- I was rather impressed when one of my friends …

I have a great love of fragranced deodorant sprays, and I discovered these in a natural foods store in my town. Zum makes wonderful soaps as well, a few of which I have tried and was very happy with them. These small cans of spray can be used …

A few weeks ago, I fell into a deep depression filled with anxiety attacks one after another. I was looking for natural remedies too help treat depression and relieve anxiety attacks naturally and came across Spring Valley St. John’s Wort, which is an herbal supplement that helps promote calmness …

Focus Dailies Contact Lens is by CIBA Vision and being short-sighted I need to wear lens that are really trouble free for me. Hence I bought this less than a hundred bucks and it is actually an everyday disposable contact lens. When I wear, I have this nice …

About a year ago, we took my daughter to an eye doctor and learned she needed new glasses. We ended up buying her a pair recommended by one of the people at that eye doctor and quickly discovered that the glasses weren’t only very expensive; they were not meant …

Sensitive teeth for me means drinking room temperature drinks, staying away from citric acid in many fruits and avoiding ice cream at all costs. Sensodyne Toothpaste is the one that everyone is familiar with for sensitive teeth, but Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste is a far superior product.
My …

Well I am out and about I am always saying how gross my hands feel. Lately I have not said that at all because now when I got out I take my EO Sanitizing Hand Spray in Organic Peppermint with Thyme. I love this hand sanitizing spray. It kills …

Cold Sores Warts And Herpes Remedy DermaSeptic Skin Cure is a terrific electronic skin care device. It sets up a low voltage connection between the skin and pure silver tip, delivering natural antibacterial silver ions into and underneath the skin. Thus, keeping the virus from replicating, the infection can …

So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …

I share an interest in natural medicine with a friend of mine. We may not always agree on which products are worthy of being tried, but I will usually go along for the ride if it seems reasonably safe and there is a potential benefit to be obtained.
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I sat down the other day to study the Sonoma Diet. Up until then, I had heard it was similar to the Mediterranean diet, but knew very few of its details.
Now that I have had a chance to digest the materials, I am a little …

About a week ago, I was over at a friend’s house and after we had done our regular weekly shopping, we decided that we deserved some well-earned time and luxury that can only mean one thing: the hot tub. Luckily she lives in a nice condo development and had a …

The most important routine we need to do everyday is brushing our teeth three times a day, most especially after we eat. But how can we attain a good and healthy teeth? Not only by using a good toothpaste that has fluoride ingredients that will strengthen our teeth, but …

Getting contact lenses is the best decision that I have ever made. The first brand that I was introduced to is Acuvue Clear. It is cheaper than most contact lenses. I have seen the commercial on TV and the product seems like a wonderful product on TV. It claims …

I got this simple instrument for my birthday and it was a real shocker. When I saw it i really thought this simple instrument is not worth the money. But man, when I tried it, i felt immediate relief, my spine was tingling in a pleasant way, well it …

I had my baby through normal delivery so in turn I had a cut which needs to be treated for a couple of days. My obstetrician told me to temporarily stop using my feminine wash and use Lactacyd Feminine Wash for the mean time. Compared to my usual …

If you ever want to experience the ultimate in high end bath products and excellence in perfumery, look for anything by Thymes.
When I lived in NJ, there was a little bath and body gift store near the beach that sold, along with several other great brands, the Thymes …

Due to my hectic life schedule, taking medicines I or giving medicines to any of my family members would be forgotten. This would make very worried and also make me feel unworthy as a perfect house maker. Though the condition improved a lot after assorting the medications in my …

I recently purchased The Firm’s Hi-Def Sculpt to add to my growing collection. I have to say I have had mixed experiences with Firm workouts, but more often than not the results are pretty good. This seems to be a newer title compared to some of my other workouts …

Seasonal Depression which we shall refer to as SAD normally occurs about the same time every year. SAD starts in the fall or winter or it starts in the spring and summer. Some people only suffer from SAD during Christmas. A person who suffers from SAD in …

As a mom I am very cautious of my child’s health. Giving him proper nourishment and a balanced diet is my top daily obligation so I make sure that I feed him properly. But the problem is as he grows he became more focused on watching television, playing games, …

One of the herbal supplements I have been using to help strengthen my immune system is the Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement. I like this supplement because it is made from 900 mgs of pure Echinacea and golden seal roots without any other unnatural ingredients …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …