Today in America, stress and anxiety are common amongst everyone at one time or another. We think that we can go on vacation for rest and recuperation but most of us are always doing everything in such a rush that even on vacation we are not relaxed. Many people …

I love using various bath products for my nightly hot soak. In the summer, I tend to use lighter products like bubble bath. Taking a hot bath at night has helped my symptoms of fibromyalgia more than any other therapy. When I was looking through a natural products website, …

I am a big lip balm fan, and since lip balm is usually fairly cheap, I love trying new lip balm out! I think keeping my lips soft and smooth is a big deal, so I decided to try out Blistex Medicated Balm. This lip balm has SPF 15 …

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength is one of my favorite face washes to use for the prevention of acne. I only get the occasional bought of acne so I do not need to use a wash every day. I use PanOxyl about 2 or 3 times a week …

Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell
while you may not be Arnold Schwarzenegger, no one can stop you from pretending to be him. In which case you at least need to have a semblance to his body. A Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell can go a long way …

The last time I went to get my hair styled, I complained to my hairdresser about my haircolor fading after only a couple of weeks after I used it. She recommended that I buy a rather expensive bottle of Redken product called Color Extend Color Veil. Supposedly this …

I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …

You know those days when your hair just isn’t right and you decide on a bold new strategy to make it look great again? I had one of those two weeks ago. Not only did I over-perm my hair but then I decided to cut in lots of …

It’s very convenient to have an antiseptic mouthwash particularly at night time when I do a little bit of binge snacking. Rinsing with Listerine mouthwash keeps me feeling clean without having to do it as a chore like toothbrushing. Basically, this night time ritual ends my …

I’ve been diabetic for eight years, and I have had many A1C tests taken at the doctor’s office and sent off to the lab. I generally have them taken about every six months. When I missed an appointment and did not have the usual labs drawn, I was …

I first heard of these things being used in therapists’ offices to prevent eavesdropping. (They sound like a strong fan.) Of course, I had no use for one until they began marketing themselves as sleep machines.
I needed to drown out various noises that were driving me nuts. …

When I tried out Giovanni’s Cool Mint lemonade salt scrub, it was love at first sniff, and it turned out to be a great product. The next time I was out shopping, I took a look to see what else they had, and I was delighted to find that they …

I’ve tried loads of teeth whitening products, all of which to date, turned out to be gentle stain removers rather than actual teeth whiteners and have done nothing to improve the shade and colour of my teeth. Then I saw an advert on the internet for SmileBryte teeth bleaching …

When I saw a friend of mine, who had just had a baby, using a warmer for her baby wipes, I thought it was a great idea. I use baby wipes at home for personal hygiene in the bathroom, and I wanted one for myself. Cold mornings mean the wet …

When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …

I’ve been using this Cyleina Tomato soap and I can testify to you the effectively of this to my skin. 3 weeks after, I suffered from mild acne / pimple and blemished skin also at the same time. It makes my skin itchy and flakey also. Then I’ve read …

I normally would not have considered purchasing this product, but it was on sale at a local discount shopping store and I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees. I like the fact that it contains natural ingredients, like all of the company’s products. The tin that …

I received this cute little product as a Valentine gift. It is a heart shaped, clear container filled with little paper thin roses and leaves which are actually bubble bath petals. The petals are loose, but are arranged so that they look like rose buds. The petals are both red …

I have had sinus congestion and problems for many years. A lot of it is due to allergies. Also, I have to take medicines for rheumatoid arthritis that makes me more susceptible to colds. I have been to the doctor many times for these issues. …

If you love the sun but love your skin, chances are you try to stay lathered up in sunscreen. But there have been recent debates about what’s really better for your skin: the chemicals in many sunscreens, or the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The solution for me is …

I am forever trying new types of lotions. I decided that I would try St. Ives to see if it was any better than the lotions I had already tried. I purchased the St. Ives Lotion at the grocery store for $3.97 for a 16 oz. bottle. That is …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

I went to my doctors one day with all kinds of symptoms. We took all kinds of test and everything came back fine except my vitamin D levels. They were extremely low, the lowest she had ever seen. You would think I would have gotten an award, but no. …

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 had never entertained the idea about a fitness ball until I needed to up my exercising regime for health reasons. I saw a lot of great aerobic workouts I wanted to do, but they all implemented a fitness ball, so I went and bought one. I …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …

Within the social structure of the bee kingdom there are the soldiers bees which are tasked with the security and sanitation of the bee hive that can contain anywhere from 8 to 10 thousand bees in a given colony. It s notable that the sanitation level of a bee …

I recently tried the Sensa weight loss system. I read the ad that said I would get a free 30-day trial. So I ordered the product and as I was ordering, it said that I could get 30 days free for $1.95 shipping and handling. I was ok with …

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 got myself a Schick Intuition Plus (Sensitive) when I was looking for a long lasting blade for my underarms (good genes gave me nearly no hair on my legs and the hair requires no maintenance whatsoever)
Usually, I buy the convenient disposable razors that come in threes or twos. …

I have been using Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste in Clean Night Mint for the last couple of months and I must say it gets my teeth squeaky clean. I even like the clean cooling mint taste it has and I am not a big fan of mint at all.
The …

If memory serves me right, I only paid about 70p for this Pure Antibacterial Hand Wash from Tesco’s own brand, so I was not expecting much from it, but in fact I think it is a good product and I am enjoying using it. I have tried many …

I started using this product last year when I have problems with my gums. Before I used this product I noticed that when brushing my teeth it would sometimes hurt the gums in my teeth plus I am also not confident if it truly cleanses all those hard …

I was trying to find some good exercise equipment for my home that would not break me to buy. I really needed something to help me get the inches off my butt and lower stomach. I saw an infomercial for the Red XL Fitness. …

I think that every woman wants the best protection when it is that time of the month. I am sure I am not the only person that likes to pick her maxis wisely. Though I have a few favorites that I like to use, I am willing to …

The Weslo Candence C32 treadmill is a great piece of machinery. The treadmill has many different speeds to choose from. I think this is a good choice for the young or the elderly. The reason I think that is because of the variable speeds. You can take it easy …

I love cinnamon. I’d put it on everything if I had my way, but it’s not always the taste I’m going for. But, I like cinnamon because of it’s health properties such as supporting a healthy digestional tract and supporting the processing of sugars to raise metabolism. Since I …

Do you have respiratory issues? If you do, then you have to be very careful about breathing dust, pollen, germs and other irritants into your lungs. My husband and I have both suffered from allergies and he has dealt with more debilitating bronchial issues, which means inhaling the …

There are a few things I have tried in life that just didn’t work out for me. Someone well meaning gave me this neti pot because I complained of sinus problems. According to them, this would solve them forever.
This was my first and only neti pot, so I …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

I used to use this shaving cream because it helped to cut down on the number of razor cuts I ultimately gave myself and afterward, my skin felt smooth and didn’t look red and irritated or feel itchy. The stuff worked pretty well for a person like me that …

I usually buy the more expensive contact solutions that cost about $6 a bottle, but I decided to give the Safeway brand a try and see if there was any difference. As far as I can tell, there is basically no difference other than the price. I …

I began suffering from body acne ever since I was 14 years old. Going to the beach or pool and not being able to take off your top because of how bad your body acne on your back and chest was is really sad. I’ve tried everything from wash …

Working for a call center industry can be really exhausting and stressful and the only thing I can think of to combat stress and fatigue is to take a brake for smoke or coffee. I usually take longer breaks for coffee than smoking but since I am having palpitations …

I have used Dramamine in the past for motion sickness, with good results—“ but when I was due for a boating excursion which was likely to provoke motion sickness, I happened to be on an antibiotic with which I was not supposed to take with the Dramamine. This created …

Lately, I’m noticing that the ends of my hair are drying out and feeling brittle. I love my length and don’t want to make any cuts. Although my previous conditioners and shampoos had promised me with volumed up strands, they never took effect. If they have any results to …

The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …

I have mixed feelings about this Fisherman’s Friend product. I first tried the original Fisherman’s Friend many years ago, when my grandmother used to eat them constantly. She was a true believer in the product. I tried this variety more recently when I had a really bad cough. I …

A few years ago, I started having some visual disturbances that were baffling the doctors. After seeing an ophthalmologist, a neuro-ophthalmologist, and a neurologist in addition to my general practitioner, I had no answers at all. Eventually, this turned out to be a strange manifestation of an atypical migraine. But …

The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …