I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

I have used several peroxide based products for mouth irritations and infections, so when someone recommended this product, I thought I had “been there and done that” already, as the standard treatment with hydrogen peroxide rinses was not working for a cluster of sores that had come up in my …

Having irritable bowel syndrome means sometimes dealing with constipation as well as diarrhea. It is rare for me to have constipation with my illness, but it does happen, especially after prolonged flights or car trips. The last time I took an actual laxative was after a long car ride. I …

I use a variety of Valeo products in my exercise regime just to enhance it, because they are well made items, and they are so affordable. One that I bought was the Valeo Ab Wheel which was only $10 and made pretty durable. I bought it online …

I am fastidious about looking after my teeth so when I heard that Colgate had released their best ever electric toothbrush I had to buy one to see how it compared to my usual one (also Colgate, but an older model). The brush is supplied with two brush …

I am always on the search for a better shampoo. I decided to try Herbal Essence Shampoo to see how it would work for my hair, which tangles extremely easily. I paid $5.92 for a 23.7 oz bottle. I bought it at Walmart. That seems like a fair …

In my almost seven years of playing lawn tennis seven days a week, I came to know this excellent product from La Pointique Int’l. Ltd., LP Neoprene Patella Brace. This is a knee support I have been using for almost two years now because of that mild knee injury …

I saw this toothbrush in a store and since I always wanted a somewhat electrical toothbrush one for 5$ seemed a good buy. Well it is not exactly an electrical toothbrush - it’s a toothbrush on batteries with vibrating bristles.
It is designed as any other toothbrush, the handle is …

An extremely innovative product from the prestigious Osim group, which has entered the health arena with a thumping pace. It is the Osim iSqueez Leg Massager.
I had never thought in my life about such an effective product that could make your feet so heathy and stress free. I hope …

I bought the Noxzema Extra Strength Astringent Pads to see if it would help cleanse my face on the go quickly, but sadly I was wrong! This is not a good product at all! I bought it for about $4.00 at my local Wal-Mart. I’m glad that I only …

Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …

Head lice are too commonly seen in children especially with girls who frequently play under the sun. Well that is what I have so far observed based on my personal experience. When I was younger, I’d get head lice that way and my Mon would not stop till …

I became interested in a little spray bottle I saw an acquaintance using. It is a spray form of vitamins. When I asked why he used a spray, he explained that the absorption rate was much better. According to him, you only get about 10 or 15 percent of …

My hair is a strange duck, I tell you, because it can be dry and brittle one day and oily the next and most days I just try to avoid the issue all together and pull it up in a pony tail, but I got my hair cut not …

I’ve been seriously trying to up my exercise levels and as a busy mom I realised that walking would be the activity I could most easily fit into my schedule. I was advised to buy a pedometer so I could keep track of my exercise, and eventually chose this …

When I was suffering from a nerve problem in my hands due to long hours of typing, my doctor recommended this little massage ball. I was to use it several times a day, rolling it in my hands and over my forearms to help relax the muscles.
It …

I realize it is a bit childish but I have always had somewhat of an issue with brushing my teeth due to the taste and texture of toothpaste. I doubt anyone is as specific about this as I am, but I do not like either gel nor paste a …

I was trying to get an alternative to my Olay moisturizer with SPF15. I was thinking if this works just as good then why not save a couple of bucks to buy something else I need. I like how this moisturizer has a built in pump so I could …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms and relax me so I can sleep better. I share this routine with every fibromyalgia patient I meet, because it has helped me more than any other kind of therapy in the world of medicine.
A bath night …

I take a multi vitamin daily for my general health. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia, and since starting a regular vitamin regimen, I am definitely healthier—“ I had fewer colds, less muscle pain, and just generally feel a lot better than when I don’t take anything.
I’ve tried …

A friend who shares my interest in organic and natural products gave me a tube of this incredible shower gel. Most natural shower gels do not lather very well, because they do not contain the sodium lauryl sulfate detergent that makes the mainstream products lather like crazy. Of …

Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …

When I got cold, usually the cough always come after that. I’m very annoyed if I got cough, it’s not also make me sick but it’s also make people who heared got annoyed too.
But, if I got sick like cold or coughh, I don’t wanna go to doctor first …

Himalaya products are pretty much expensive but they aren’t as effective as the product promise to be. Suffering from hair fall problem I have tried my hands on many products and one of them is The Himalaya Hair loss prevention cream. The cream comes in a small 60 ml …

Prior to trying this product, I had been taking Biotin to help aid in my hair growth. At the time, I had been taking the vitamin for about two months while only yielding okay results. To be honest, I could not really tell a significant difference in …

I have a daughter and she is about 2 years old now. She used to fall sick every 2 months or so. Usually it’s either fever or flu or even cough. I guess that’s common for all kids. Those with traditional thinking would say that it’s due to the …

Since I am in college I already had an error of refraction which is being nearsightedness or seeing only clearly when focusing to a near object. My opthalmologist told me to wear corrective lenses for me to see far objects. Every year my error …

I have an occasional problem with ingrown hairs, strange atypical blackheads, and other health issues requiring a very sharp set of tweezers. Most slant tip models I had at home were adequate, but I wanted a pair like one that I borrowed at someone’s house. Their tweezers did …

The Back Magic Stretching Device might just be the best $30.00 that I have ever spent. I suffer(ed) from constant lower back pain. This device is a small device that you lay on, on the floor - it has a base and a cradle. It is …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

When I was in charge of setting up a camp seminar for teens a couple of years ago, one of my responsibilities was to provide any medical or first aid needs we might have. I was given a list of things to buy, and a budget. When I went …

I came back in my country for a vacation. My mom introduced this very healthy Chinese tea which she said will be good for me. I got curious because there are lots of teas in the market and what will make this tea different from them? She simply said …

thepartnership@drugfree.org Is the email address you should really sit down and read. Here people share their own experiences using drugs, getting off drugs, living with people who ARE on drugs, helping people to get OFF drugs, HOW to speak to your family members and friends re: drugs, and understanding …

I normally do not care about what brands to use especially when it comes to little toiletries. I consider toilet paper, cotton balls and cotton buds when I mean little toiletries. However, one time I decided maybe I should try Q-tips because I have seen this all the time …

My skin generally feels quite dry and dull during the winters, making it just vital for me to use moisturizers to help my skin feeling comfortable. But due to my hectic life schedules, I would sometimes find it difficult to apply a moisturizer on a day to day basis, …

Any One Know about the New Nike+ Sportband 2.0 that people have been Raving about? Let me Tell you why I love it.
Here is the scoop, the New Nike+ Sportband 2.0 is a Nice piece of Equipment for Runners of All kinds. The one Catch to this is you …

When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I tried a lot of different things to combat the chronic pain, stiffness and spasm. When I discovered that a hot bath did me more good than just about anything else I had tried, I started taking one every night. This turned out …

This hand sanitizer saved me on more than one occasion. When I was working at a payment office where we shared a phone with customers, and frequently handled their documents, everyone was always getting sick. It actually became a real problem when people would come down with the same …

I have a 23 month old son who didn’t eat much solid food. I was so frustrated to let him eat and try different types of food, of different tastes and textures, but he just wouldn’t eat. I felt like I was a failure with his eating …

Since my recent goal has been to try as many of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds in home walk workouts as possible, I was thrilled when I saw a different series in a local store. As I was afraid I wouldn’t find them again; I ended …

After my dentist told me I had mild gingivitis a few years ago and it was successfully treated, I have made an extra effort to brush and floss my teeth with great care to keep it from coming back. Oral infections are found to be associated with heart …

Germ X is a wonderful hand sanitizer that claims to kill 99.9 percent of germs. I purchased this bottle during the height of H1N1 and it remains more than halfway full. I have to confess that rather than use sanitizer, I usually wash my hands instead though …

Recently I’ve realized where I’ve gained a little weight especially since starting my new job, which has put quite a bit of stress on me a part from everything else. I would have gone on an exercise plan, but even that seems to be a bit difficult sometimes since …

The York 48005 FTS Adjustable Olympic Bench is, in my opinion, a perfect machine for doing shoulder presses, whether they be inclined, declined or straight. It’s simplicity to use and good safety measures have made my experience with it pleasurable; and easy and effective way to work …

I normally use liquid soaps in the kitchen, for convenience, but when I came across this product, made by a company in the UK whose products I have come to really like, I thought this would be the most perfect kitchen soap ever.
I assume it is intended for …

Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …

I went through a phase that I was purchasing a lot of exercise equipment for my home gym. I wanted to get equipment that would best help in my quest to build muscle and lose weight at the same time. I found the Everlast Chin-up/Sit-up Bar at Walmart. I thought …

All of us live an active life. We do our household chores, go to work almost everyday, engage into sports and students attend their classes. Most of the time, we are under stress. During these vigorous activities, we can’t stay away from shedding off some sweat. These sweat bring …

Prevention is often the best medicine, and that is why I would like to recommend this product to anyone who wears shoes on a regular basis. We can all get fungus if we sweat in our shoes. Having diabetes, it is especially important for me to take care of …