I am diabetic, and since the amount of carbohydrates I consume has a very direct effect on my blood sugar, I try to look for ways to reduce the carbs I eat. I was using a soy milk substitute for awhile, but then read an article that made me a …

I have been looking for a safer alternative to aluminum containing deodorants ever since I learned about the dangers of using them. Two women in my family had breast cancer, and I do not want to be the third. Unfortunately, aluminum deodorants/antiperspirants are really the only ones that seem to …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

If you have ever been to health class in high school then you are well aware that sexual diseases are a big problem in the world today and the only way to effectively protect yourself is to use condoms when you are involved in sexual relationships with any person …

I had been suffering from a nasty cold that gave me sinus headaches, body chills, and nasty congestion. The only thing that seemed to help relieve my cold symptoms was the Kiss My Face Shower Gel & Foaming Bath for Cold & Flu.
This organic foaming bath had natural …

When I heard about African mango as a weight loss aid, I was interested because I love mangos—“ and I had not heard of this previously. Being overweight and diabetic with a very slow metabolism, I have tried a great variety of weight loss supplements. Most of them …

Cor by Plank facial soap is really great for helping to manage acne break outs. I have adult acne, not really bad but I am usually left with hyper-pigmentation in some spots when it is all said and done. This is really easy and does not require …

I take a hot bath every night to assist in treating the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, and the general stress of life that we all can use a break from. Since I have been using this therapy, my life has become more normal and I have struggled much less with …

I have been concerned about using aluminum based deodorant ever since I found out it can be dangerous and increase cancer risk. My family already has a history of breast cancer, including my mother, so I want to take steps to reduce that risk. Unfortunately, I have tried a …

I ordered this product for less than $10 from Amazon several months ago. I had never heard of it until a co-worker recommended that I give it a try. While I am not the type of person to blindly purchase and try random products, this one had …

I purchased Palmer Cocoa Butter Formula Stretch Marks Lotion because I had gotten stretch marks terribly when I was pregnant with my children. I was hoping that even though I already had the stretch marks that it would help get rid of some of them anyway. I quickly learned …

Wearing corrective contact lenses used to be a daily chore back in my college days. The idea of popping foreign matter in and out of the eyes was never a struggle. I learned to get by with it. Right after I left school, having a minor …

The Zip cal is the name of the calcium supplements, which was prescribed by my doctor twice. Once when I was pregnant I was prescribed by my doctor to take the Zip cal calcium supplements to have a healthy baby and for the second time when I had …

I am always looking for something to boost my metabolism and help me lose weight. I read good reviews on this product and decided to order it. It is a liquid in a dropper bottle, which is a little inconvenient compared to tablets, but then having to mix a protein …

I have been using prescription eyeglasses since I was in high school and because I have astigmatism and near sightedness, I have to wear them all my life.
At first I was happy and contented using my eye glasses but then when I started working and make-up is not just …

My partner brought this shampoo bar home after finding it in a store while traveling. I happen to love jojoba oil and peppermint so I liked the idea of trying it out. The first thing I did was to read the ingredients. Basically, it has olive oil, castor oil, …

Because I am a huge fan of Herbal Essences Totally Twisted conditioner, I felt like I was out of my mind when I decided to forgo my usual purchase and give this product a try. I have naturally curly or chemically free African American hair. Frizziness is …

I received a tube of this toothpaste as a gift. Everybody who knows me knows how picky I am about toothpaste. I am sensitive to the strong flavors in most standard formulas, so I usually end up using either kid’s fruit flavored toothpastes, or a natural bran. Natural and …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

My fiance bought this vapor inhaler from Wal-Mart awhile back ago when his sinuses started acting up due to the high count of pollen in the air. I thought it was very odd shaped and just did not like the idea that you had to shove the tip of the …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that help the cells in our body by protecting them and helping cells repair themselves. At least that’s what I understood from reading the small font on the bottle I bought. I just saw the commercial on TV and thought about trying it …

I love to use a toner after I wash my face, to help minimize pores and prep my skin for the moisturizer. I also love to use on during the day just to freshen up, especially in the summer when my face is a little oilier and might break out …

I bought this great soap free cleanser when I was trying out products to cleanse my winter dry skin. It is vegetable based and does not contain harsh chemicals. The label says 80% of the ingredients are organic. It has a very mild fragrance, that did not actually …

Desert Essence is one of my favorite organic companies. I love their tea tree oil products and I am a regular user of the essential tea tree oil they sell.
When I saw this product, it sounded like a perfect kitchen soap so I bought one. It was funny, because I …

I literally ran out of the door and bought it when I first saw the Alli commerical on TV. What pulled the trigger for me is “first FDA approved”. I thought FDA thinks it works, it must work!
Did Alli do what it says it will? Yes it did. …

One drug-free treatment that I know of is light therapy, a therapeutic method that uses photic stimulation. Though the process, tiny pulses of light are delivered to shut eyes. Some hospitals offer the service and fortunately, products are made available for us to be able to do the therapy …

Before I started using Nature’s Blend Vitamin B Complex, I had some problems such as severe bruising when I bumped one of my limbs or severe fatigue.
I took this problem to my doctor, who was concerned about my bruising. He was not as concerned with the fatigue because some …

As a woman, dealing with excessive body hair can be both painful and embarrassing. Although I normally choose to shave off of the hair on the unwanted areas of my body because of how easy and painless it is, I found myself looking for an alternative that would …

I came across this product in a checkout line at Walmart. It was a cold winter, and we were planning a “ghost walk” in Savannah Georgia at midnight. It was going to be very cold. My hands tend to get cold and crampy in the winter and sometimes …

I am a very workaholic girl and I am always sitting in my scroll chair.
I eat five times a day everyday.
I can’t control myself eating. Then, the time comes I realize that …

The current dengue cases in my country is not surprising. It has reach a very alarming proportions that I myself is scared to see even a single mosquito. You need to be protected wherever you go. When you live in the tropics, this is inevitable. Dengue is such a …

Despite my many disappointing experiences with other brands, I still find it exciting to try other Glutathione brands. After all, my desire to have lighter complexion has not really gone.
So one time while I was shopping for my favorite malunggay capsule and virgin coconut oil I saw one product …

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 …

We live in a hill station and the road has plenty of curves and bends. I myself was born and bought up there so I don’t have much of problem travelling but when ever my sister comes home she really vomits develops this nausea and have to …

When I had a bad hacking cough due to a chest infection, my neighbor offered some of this to me. Her son has chronic respiratory issues, and also has sensitivities to many drugs so she relies on a lot of natural products to take care of him. This syrup contains …

I am normally very happy with products that I buy from Whole Foods. I had been taking gummy vitamins that I got from a local pharmacy, but when I saw Whole Foods had the 365 brand available, I thought they must be even better. They had a cute 1970’s …

As you can see from the name of the product, Total Image Ultra Diet 3 is a product that you can use to help you losing your extra weight. This Ultra Diet 3 from Total Image works as Meal Supplement. The product itself just like milk powder but it …

The sun damage on my face has become something that I couldn’t ignore anymore, so I looked into what my options were to get rid of the dark spots, as well as the redness of blood vessels. I wanted something near my apartment, so I did some research, and …

I’ve used a lot of nutritional supplements and have found some good and most bad. I decided to try the GNC Pro Perfomance Creatine Monohydrate 5000 based on the fact that it was a cheap product and most muscle building products usually have …

I’ve used Breathe Right Strips in the past, but haven’t always been that impressed with them. If I don’t prop myself up on a bunch of pillows in the middle of the night then I’ll almost always end up snoring, almost like I’m trying to swallow my own tongue …

In May 2006 I bought a baby myna as pet bird and I often let it play out of cage. When the myna felt hungry it would fly to me and twitter loudly and it often stood on my shoulders or even head. Someday it flied away and returned …

When I was a kid, I was always jealous of my cousin’s freckles she had inherited from her Caucasian father. Of course it didn’t hurt that she was also tall, gorgeous with long black hair and endless legs and sweetheart shaped face, but the one thing that I really remember …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and the episodes of diarrhea and constipation have often resulted in a serious flare up of hemmorhoids and anal fissures.
To help ease this problem, my doctor recommended that I use Fleet mineral oil laxative. This product softens the stool and lubricates passages so that …

Brahmi is the Sanskrit name for Baccopa Monnieri (Latin) and Thyme leaved Gratiola (English).It is considered as a wonder herb in Ayurveda. The leaves of this well known herb are commonly used in Ayurvedic preparations as a memory booster and as a hair nourisher. Many a proprietary medicine is …

I always stay in focus while working. However there are just days in which I am so tired and stress out. After a long day’s work, I always feel having an exhausting an aching body. Every time I experience this, I usually use Omega Pain Killer Liniment to massage …

I have been taking Caltrate 600 + D plus minerals with very pleasing results. I had my gall bladder removed 12 years ago(I was 27 at the time) and ever since have had very loose stools. And these were the kind in which I was running to …

Many people are not aware that diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a medication used both for allergies, and insomnia. Benadryl and Unisom have the same medication in them, and can easily be used interchangeably. When I had an allergy attack while visiting some relatives, I had neglected to take along anything …

Few years ago, I have really a lot of pimples. I just didn’t know what to do. I have tried a number of different products. And most of them really worked quite well but only for a short time. Then, my pimples usually comes back.
Then, a friend of mind …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD. When it was recommended that I take a probiotic along with fiber to help manage the IBS symptoms, I tried several brands and types. One that I used was this one made by Dr. Weil. I trust Dr. Weil’s advice since he …