Unfortunately last year, I suffered heavily with bouts of thrush. It turned out to be one severe infection that, although I was treating it and calming it, I was never fully getting rid of it. I tried what seemed like everything, mostly Pessary medications to begin with that I …

After having worked for long hours working on the computer, I would often experience severe headaches. The pain which immediately surfaces after having worked continuously for hours in front of the computer; would often leave me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Most of the time I would just have to …

Going out with friends is sometimes difficult when I have my monthly period. I always feel restricted, I can’t move freely the way I want. There’s always limitations to what I can do during those days. I always get the awkward, self conscious and irritating feeling everytime my …

After having used a very expensive unscented foaming soap for the restrooms, our church cleaning lady finally wised up and switched to this great Dr. Bronner’s product. The upstairs restroom was used by both genders, and some of the older church members had skin problems or sensitive skin, so she …

Much like many people my age and no I’m not ancient but I am in the 50’s generation, and have a few aches and pains now and then, so one day my brother saw me hobbling around and tossed me a small little bottle of something called Blue Emu. …

I have fibromyalgia and sleep problems, which I have tried to treat with natural supplements many times. When I began posting on a message board with other fibromyalgia patients, I quickly learned a lot about the different drugs and also supplements that were being used to treat the condition. …

I have heard of Aveeno, and I know it has been on the market for a very long time. However, I had never used it until last year when I got a very itchy, irritated rash due to an allergic reaction. One of the treatments recommended to me was …

I find that the Ricola brand is about the best when it comes to cough drops. Although I no longer purchase the original flavor - I much prefer the lemon mint variety as that variety tastes so good - when I did, I was wholly satisfied with the soothing …

My mouth is very sensitive to the ingredients in most mainstream mint flavored toothpastes. If I use it, it causes me to not brush long enough, and that is no good for my oral hygiene routine, so to remedy this situation, I use either children’s toothpastes with its mild fruit …

I cannot spend time in the sun unprotected because of a medical condition. When everyone else has a goegeous tan, I am white as a sheet.
This year I decided to try something new—“ self tanners. I asked around and a lot of people had their own favorite brands, …

Blame it on my parents but I have needed glasses since the second grade, although it wasn’t until I was almost in fifth grade that I finally got a pair. I resisted so long because I just hated the idea of having to wear glasses. I had always prided on …

Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …

I’ve tried just about every hair product for frizzy hair that I know of. I had recently tried jojoba oil, but when I found it a bit too heavy, someone suggested coconut oil. Since I know it is edible, and that it can be used for soap making …

I have a problem with most adult brands of toothpaste. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth and cause me not to brush as long as I should. Obviously, this is not good for my quality of oral care, so I remedy this by using the milder flavors available in …

I have been trying real hard to get rid of the fat ring on my stomach. I gained 22 pounds from popping multi mineral, multi vitamin and multi fiber three times a day after each meal for 5 months consecutively. If you ask me who in their right mind …

When I was staying in the UK for a few weeks, I placed an order with Aveda, and I noticed they had a cold and flu bath. I have become a fan of these soaks. They are very soothing when you have a cold or flu or just generally feel …

Now that summer is practically at our doorstep, I’ve really noticed how dry and scratchy my skin has become. Normally when I shave my legs, they feel smooth for about a week before getting less silky feeling. But by then, I’ve prepared and soaked myself in my garden tub and …

I have had a problem with snoring for a long time, and I have tried a variety of products to see if they would help. I got no help from nose strips and plastic pieces placed into the nostrils, and I had just about given up—“ but my partner had …

I am a total fitness buff and I just love to try out various types of exercises to help me keep fit and healthy. In order to keep my fitness routine interesting- I always keep changing my exercise routines every week so that I am not bored doing the …

This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …

I have fibromyalgia, and have experienced a lot of relief from using bath salts and taking hot baths nightly. I became interested in the effects of magnesium on the muscles back when I was experiencing palpitations and was told that a magnesium deficiency could cause them, as well as causing …

When I started having problems with my back due to fibromyalgia plus an office chair which was far past it’s useful life span, I tried several options for back support to try and relieve some of the problem. I first used a mesh and wire support, which was no …

Water keeps my body hydrated, and for my eyes I use EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula. Working in front of the computer for long hours hurts my eyes and blurs my vision a bit. When this happens, I put 2-3 drops of EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula …

I’ve been trying to lose weight, so I thought I’d try out Xenadrine EFX. My friend had been using it for a week, and she said it was okay. Just okay, not good or bad. And I thought that actually meant, it was already working. Turns out I was …

Aura Cacia is a fun and healthy company that makes amazing bath products. A friend of mine had been shopping and picked up several varieties of their mineral bath packets and wanted to share a few with me—“ we both have fibromyalgia and our nightly hot bath regimen is something …

Like most diabetics and fibromyalgia patients and anyone trying to lose weight, I need to keep active. My favorite low impact exercise is walking. There’s a nice little lake I can walk around locally, and this is a great way for me to enjoy the process of exercising. …

The name of this product made me smile. Somehow the word biscuit always does… maybe it’s because I was raised in the South. I love the way this solid shampoo smells. Until I tried this, I had never used a solid shampoo, so I was not sure what to expect. …

Horlicks Original drink mix has become a habit for me from childhood onwards. A glass of hot milk mixed with Horlicks drink mix before going to bed at night is more like a routine. As a child I liked the taste of this mix. When I grew up I …

I sometimes get bumps and ingrown hairs from shaving, and I have been looking for ways to reduce them. I tried several products that were specifically made for this purpose, but found that most of them contained either alcohol or salicylic acid, and if used more than a few days …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty, and it doesn’t seem to be getting and better. I have tried everything I can find, and sometimes I end up wasting a lot of money on products that don’t help. Fortunately, sometimes I come across one that …

I just started using these pantiliners and by beginning to use them, I realized how much I hate using regular pads. I began using these because my period was light enough that I didn’t think I needed to use those thick pads with wings that make you feel uncomfortable. …

AcneFree’s Terminator 10 acne and blackhead medicated spot treatment is by far the best over-the-counter acne cream I have ever used. It comes in a 1 oz orange tube and is pretty fairly priced (i bought my tube at my local Wal-Mart for about $5.) I have had mildly …

I suffered acid reflux for as long as I can remember; hypertension for almost eight years and moments of depression for 18 years. One day, I realized that I’ve taken enough medications to buy me a car. Though most meds helped me for the time being, nothing …

In september, of 2008, I had just been hirred at a new job working retail, and we had also bought our first home and were in the process of moving. It was my first day at work, but I had a few hours on my hands to help my …

I love to use new and unusual soaps. When my friend in the UK sends me care packages, they often contain bath products because she knows how much I love them. The last bar of soap I received was the La Lavande orange grapefruit soap. Although it came from the …

I have always been a fan of Dove products, and one of the products I like to use sometimes in the winter is their sensitive skin formula bars. The last time I shopped at CVS, I noticed they had a house brand product that looked to be a copy …

I looked so haggard and tired after birth. I’m not complaining but the hubby wanted me to feel great about myself. It’s the night waking during Muneez’s early months that caused the haggardness and I’m still getting up to feed her still. I looked better now though after my …

Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …

In theory the Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller sounds promising. I mean, who wouldn’t want a product that delivers potent and transformative ingredients able to conquer dark circles, and deflate puffiness, in a few small swipes? Who wouldn’t want to massage away fine lines and wrinkles with precision …

I love all of the Method products. I have become addicted to their hand soaps and loving the body wash was a natural progression. I was first drawn to the pretty light blue color of the Sea Minerals fragrance bottle. The product inside looks like clean, blue water and …

I recently bought a raffle ticket at charity event to help the needy. I never win at these sorts of things but the money was going for a good cause so really never expected to hear anything. A couple weeks later I received a letter along with a package …

I’ve said before that I’m always eager to find something that will massage my body simply but soothingly. One of the products I’ve purchased was the Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager, Designer Series. Specifically, the model I have is PM-8.
I actually really love this little Lady Bug. …

If you are one of the people who has always been told by their dentist that they need to floss but you can never force yourself to commit because of the strain that it puts on your teeth then believe me I am just like you and I have …

Have you ever heard Cresta brand for Ear Thermometer? I bought this thermometer when my first daughter was just one month old. We needed to buy ear thermometer to put it in the house. Just in case, we need it for our baby, we know what to use to …

Hello everyone!
Today I am going to write about V Wash for intimate hygiene. I thought many women would like to know this personal experience before trying the product. Usually women never use any special cleaning material for private parts, but everyone is aware of the important of keeping it …

I cook a lot, and I somehow manage to cut my fingers in the kitchen no matter how careful I am. I have found one of the very best ways to deal with kitchen cuts are finger cots. My last purchase of finger cots was from Amazon, and it …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

Keeping our hands clean is something very important in my home. We can all become sick very easily and try to avoid that as much as possible. I don’t have a particular hand soap that is a must have for me. I will try various soaps, looking for …

I was a loyal fan of Coast soap when it was popular many years ago. I remember the ads about it being “the eye-opener.” I loved its blue color, rich lather, and great cleaning ability. It was my favorite fragrance in the world. I even became very attached to …

After reading an interesting article on detoxification of the body on the net, I felt it was an important process to keep my body healthy an fit. Since for the last few weeks, I had been touring and traveling and practically leading a indiscipline lifestyle- my body had …