Working in a hospital makes me very prone to sickness and infections. Even if I wanted to do hand washing every now and then, often times it is not the real situation especially if we have many patients. Good thing that the hospital I am in recently provided us …

This anti-itch cream isn’t very effective. Although it’s designed to relieve itching caused by certain kinds of plant life, like poison ivy as well as sunburns and other sources that may cause itching, I’ve only tried the cream on insect bites, and it doesn’t work so well on insect …

I take a hot bath every night to ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like muscle pain, tightness and spasms or cramps. Hot water is sometimes the only thing that truly helps. I use a great variety of bath products, and they have become a sort of hobby of mine. It …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

Due to late night shifts- dark circles under my eyes suddenly seemed prominent. There seemed to be some puffiness in and around my eyes which made my face looked rather dull and sleepy. This caused a lot of worry to me and I immediately started looking for different ways …

I recently read a review that said they had had trouble while on the Depo-provera Shot. I feel for this person, and hope that while she was experiencing these problems she consulted a doctor. I was on the Depo shot for a total of years the first time …

I think I was able to inherit this vitamin C deficiency from my mother so that when I was a teenager, I was almost always bothered by mouth ulcers. There were days when I could not even eat because my mouth was all aching. The only homemade solution was …

A friend told me he was taking Maca as a natural stimulant and really liked the results, so I purchase Medicine Hunter Maca Stimulant tablets at Walmart.
Maca is sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng” and is said to increase energy and is even purported to boost sexual vitality. I tried …

I’m a runner, for both pleasure and punishment, and one of the side effects they don’t tell you about is rough feet. Not that unpleasant cracked bleeding thing, thank goodness. But rough all the same. Basically caused by the friction of nice soft feet against sock …

A few days back, I observed that something was terribly hurting me right at the centre of my back. When I checked out- to my horror I discovered that I developed acne here and this was making me feel just uncomfortable and uneasy. Since the acne had to cured …

I love to use essential oils to make aroma therapy blends for use around the house, and also for health related conditions. I have fibromyalgia, and often make oil and lotion blends using essential oils to help treat and relax my muscles. I had been using a basic pallette of …

Coughs could be very destructive. It interferes me with whatever things I work on. It even irritates me during classes. Plus, it brings company –sneezing, teary eyes and coarse throat. Worse, it hinders me in doing my work leaving me desperate and restless. Coughing is very shameful in public …

One winter day when I had been having dry skin for weeks, fighting it constantly with soap-free cleansers and bath oil and lotions—“ I really wanted a bubble bath. I was dying for one! I had only been using bath oils and salts because of the dry and very sensitive …

This cleanser was given to me as a hand me down. A relative had some cosmetic surgery, and was required to use this cleanser instead of soap or cream cleansers she normally used. She did not like the feel of it because it doesn’t lather, so I got the …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

Over the past five years, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs where my weight is concerned. I lost about 60 lbs a few years ago, and hit a plateau that had me very discouraged and, even after trying a few supplements and something to help push me …

I normally keep a box of Band Aids in my kitchen, along with a box of finger cots. The reason for this is that I am quite frequently cutting myself accidentally with a particular deli knife, that although I realize is obviously dangerous, I cannot force myself to give up …

I am suffering from allergy coupled with sinusitis for long. It seems that I am a permanent patient of cold and virus. I have tried various medicines - both OTC and prescription based —“ with mixed result. Currently, I am taking NeilMed Sinus Rinse on the advice of a …

I bought Softsoap Pomegranate & Mango Moisturizing body Wash along with another scent in one shopping trip after having come across it at the store (and having already been a fan of their hand soap). I really liked the scent and found it deliciously fruity, smelling really tropical …

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 bought this at our local supermarket and it cost really cheap. It had a lavender scent smell and when I used it, the lavender scent was very heavenly and not overpowering and strong but just right. It stays on your hands as long as you don’t wash or …

I will tell you a very interesting and surprising information on Ginger juice.For very long time I never knew the power of this juice. Whenever I feel acidity I used to take Gelusil tablets or syrup. Some of my friend told to try this ginger juice. That is taking …

I went through a period of taking niacin to try and reduce my cholesterol because I cannot tolerate the effects of statin drugs. I started with regular niacin, which caused a lot of flushing. I then switched to a no-flush time release niacin. It was a rocky start, with the …

My mother who’s now in her 50’s uses this product as maintenance or as vitamins for her joint pains problems (arthritis) for several months already. She has some mild problems with her joints, she feels aches and she’s not allowed to eat beans and legumes. The doctor recommended Zyflamend …

Hair loss is one problem which 60 percent of the total population in today’s world are fighting and honestly speaking I am amongst those 60 percent of the people fighting hair loss. Well I have tried all kind of herbs and medicines to fight my hair loss problem …

After a severe bout of cold and cough, I witnesses an acute dryness on my skin. My skin almost looked so dull and dry that it almost made me look a like a patient out of the hospital. But the worst affected were my lips. The skin on my …

After giving birth, I needed to use a feminine wash with antiseptic properties and the regular mild feminine wash would not be enough so I decided to use Betadine feminine wash which is stronger than regular feminine washes. It contains povidone iodine which is basically the same ingredient …

I have been a fan of Skintimate shave gel since I first started using it. I was addicted to the Raspberry Rain scent, but one day I decided to be different and try this one, the Jasmine Meadows.
I found this to be a very nice, gentle floral. Jasmine …

The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …

I know that keeping my hands clean is very important especially with all the strands of flu going around. I also know that it is fairly easy for my kids and I to get sick and want to eliminate germs as best I know how. I like using hand …

I have loved Crabtree and Evelyn products ever since I was introduced to them through a little gift store on the NJ shore which sold their lines. Since I have moved away from there, there are very few local stores that carry the full line of products, so when …

After experiencing highland lavender in another product, I wanted to buy some of the exquisite essential oil for my own collection. I looked for a company that produced it, and found that Oshadhi sold one that came straight from France, where the highest quality highland lavender in the world grows. …

For mothers like me who have kids with misaligned teeth, myofunctional bad habits, soft tissue dysfunction and those that need correction of skeletal and dental posture, I strongly recommend that they ask their orthodontist about T4K Pre-Orthodontic Trainer. Everybody in my family have protruding upper front teeth, and …

I like to take a high quality vitamin, and I have recently been trying a few of the liquid ones that include raw foods. The Garden of Life liquid multi is a pretty comprehensive and impressive formula. It has no chemical preservatives, no synthetic nutrients, and has all the vitamins …

There are lots of apps for counting calories and watching your macros, as population has been acting like the weight loss and being skinny is the number one world problem. I’m not gonna lie: I care about staying slim too, but I have overcome the obsession with calorie counting apps …

As a diabetic, I’ve been taking chromium for years to help manage my blood glucose levels. I have taken the supplement on its own and also in mixed formulations. Normally, I take it on its own so I have control over how much I am using and can adjust it …

I received this metal box of talcum powder as a gift. Although I do not normally use talc as it is associated with health risks, I made an exception for this product. I just don’t use it near “intimate areas” where I would normally use powder. When I use this …

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, …

Jeeva bathing soap is made of 27 pure herbs and which are very rarely available easily and all the herbs used to make this soap are very beneficial to our skin. If u want to use any non-chemical and a very good herbal soap then use jeeva soap. …

Few years ago, i never really paid attention to my teeth as much as I am now. Few years ago, I may not fully understand the importance of flossing your teeth regularly. I always thought brushing the teeth and had some mouthwash would be sufficient to keep dental problems …

I always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …

My son had a severe rash that we needed to make sure was kept clean and dry. We used alcohol to dry the rash out quickly. It did burn a bit when first applied for a few minutes, but the burning feeling subsided very quickly.
At first we …

My teeth are pale yellow and look very ugly, I tried all kind of toothpastes and even consulted a dentist regarding my pale teethes but nothing of the helps. The doctor told me to clean my teeth artificially in his clinic but even that didn’t help and it remained …

I am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …

Nothing beats old fashioned soap and water for cleaning hands but it is also useful to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer all the time especially in situations where traditional hand washing becomes impractical like when you’re inside the car or the cinema. I have learned my lesson …

Since I am really enjoying all the new Yoga classes I recently discovered, it was only natural that I would gravitate towards The Yoga for Everybody: Interactive Yoga Series. I can honestly say, that out of all of the different DVD workouts that I have tried, that …

I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …

It was my daughter’s 5th summer when she began having head lice. I am not really sure where head lice came from, but I think it was because my daughter was constantly playing outside with other children during the day, and she was exposed to sun and dust frequently …

My magnesium levels are quite low, so whenever I have increased physical activity I can easily get cramps or the annoying muscle spasms (my eyelid can twitch like it is on drugs). This is especially true in the summer when one looses a lot of fluid and minerals by …

I work at a store that sometimes requires us to wear the shoes they sell. And, I’ll be honest, these are not a good quality shoe, and are certainly not designed to be in all day long, on your feet. Great for a night on the town, but not …