I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

The Gaiam Yoga Ball Therapy System comes with 3 balls (2 small balls and 1 large,) a 30 minute workout therapy DVD and a pin to attach to a pump, if the balls go flat. The balls are each made out of a soft, thick, smoothe, durable vinyl. …

I think this is the first instance in which I’ve seen a cough drop refered to as a candy. I’ve long not been a fan of cough drops because I hate the medicinal aftertaste and, sometimes, if I have the time and inclination, I’ve prefered a nice cup of …

I’ll just start off by saying, don’t believe it! Now, I normally don’t jump right in to say something negative, but I can’t help it in this instance. My son had injured his ankle a few years ago. He was walking on the frozen creek by our house and …

I was at a friend’s birthday party when she opened a gift from a family member containing a set of four heart shaped Pre de Provence soaps. Two were pink and two were white. I told her I had used that brand before and it was very good soap. …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

After a negative experience with statin drugs, I went on a search for natural ways to reduce my cholesterol and help my heart stay healthier. Everything I read told me to try fish oil supplements. I was a bit hesitant because I was concerned about the odor. …

Before i knew that the other brands of diapers existed, i tried Depends. I just wanted to see if they would offer any benefit to me since I had been using pampers size five–there was no size six at the time and size five was becoming a bit uncomfortable …

I’ll have a blemish or two pop up from time to time, I’ll admit, but the occurrences of these problems are pretty small and pretty far and few between. With that said, however, I’m still going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn’t keep occurring …

I like to use essential oils for aromatherapy and medicinal purposes, and when I first started out in this hobby, I received a large kit containing many different oil samples. Out of this kit, I got to pick my favorites and one of them is bergamot oil. The …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

Several years ago, I unfortunately managed to put on quite a bit of weight. There were a lot of factors behind it, mostly stress related, and as a result of the weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle choices, I was shocked when it sent me to the doctor. I was …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

Dr Bronners Pure-Castille Soap has been around for a long, long time. Most health and environment oriented people know of it and love it. I use to use it a long time ago but somehow forgot about it for awhile and them most recently, within the last few years, …

I’ve had my Weider 155 Exercise Bench for about a year now.. I’m pretty satisfied with it, for it being a pretty cheap bench.
DURABILITY
The bench is quite stable, it’s lasted the year pretty well, it’s still strong, and hasn’t had to be adjusted or anything to maintain the stability …

I ordered my Derek Cardigan eyeglasses through Coastal Eyewear, and I was lucky enough to get them on a free promotion where all I had to pay for was the shipping. These are one of my favorite pairs of glasses, and I’m only disappointed that I didn’t upgrade the …

I tried black currant extract to treat dry eyes once before, and I never could really decide if it was working or not. I recently started having problems with dry eyes again, and decided to add it back into my regimen. I already take fish oil, which is also supposed …

This is a nice inexpensive body moisturizer that really works. If you have dry skin and would like some relief, this lotion really cools and soothes the skin without leaving that irritating residue that some moisturizers tend to leave behind. This is a gentle mild lotion with …

This is another review about Arbonne’s any treatment line. I am going to be reviewing the product that is step 2 of the line. Clarifying Toner Acne Medication. I feel a little more highly about this then I feel about step one. Toner is very important and most people …

I love to buy self foaming soaps for my kitchen sink. I became addicted to them after discovering Method’s varieties, and now I have tried several other brands as well. While a lot of natural products are sulfate free and rely on coco-betaine for foaming ability, some are actually natural …

For the last two weeks, I have been experiencing a cold worse than I have ever had before. It has been a while since I have even been sick with a cold, but I felt pretty unfortunate to have to feel it again, and in a more severe manner. …

I am not sure why the company Met-rx thought it would be a good idea to introduce pancake mix that is protein. Basically this product is pancake mix with protein in it and too be completely honest this stuff tasted so horrible and I would prefer undercooked regular pancakes …

Just as I know how to keep my outward appearance clean and fresh, I also know how to keep my private parts jut as clean and fresh. I think feminine hygiene is an important part of clean and healthy living. This is the reason why I make sure …

Even though I am only 24 years old, I tend to worry about the effects of aging on my skin. I am careful to take certain precautions such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight, but I still have noticed some wrinkles and fine lines mostly originating from …

I have always been fascinated by eye care products which can help me heal my tired and puffy eyes. With most of my time spend in front of the computer, my eyes always are under a strain, which in turn makes them feel quite tired and fatigued. This in …

Although I am not sure I am ready to try the latest installment of the Discover Bellydance series, I couldn’t resist previewing what the most difficult of their DVD workouts had to offer. The Mystic Dance is the final DVD in a three workout series by Natural …

I am kind of a baby about taking pills. I do take a lot of supplements and try to get the best things in my body to boost my health, but when there is a more pleasant way to take something available, I am always willing to try it. Since …

Since moving to a dry climate, in the middle of a very hot spring, I have had to add much moisturizers to my skin and hair routine. I was a bit horrified when my scalp began to flake a bit, not huge amounts, but enough to be disconcerting. I …

For about $20 for 2 oz this mask is definitely worth the price. I know it sounds a lot and it is but this mask works perfectly. This balances out acne irritated skin. It also contains Balsam Peru which is a natural ant-inflammatory ingredient. This mask is used 2-3 …

When you say clear skin, there are no traces of pimples, stubborn dirt and excess oil on your face. But in achieving that you need to have an appointment on some facial centers or dermatologist to have your face well taken care of. Especially to get rid of blackheads …

I am a fan of alternatives to talc based powders. I used to use talc, but then we all learned about how unhealthy it is, especially to women. When a friend of mine, who has a small baby, asked me if I wanted this product, I thought it sounded …

This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …

Dermablend also have a wide varieties of beauty products. Their products are not very well known to the Filipinos who loves to try different beauty products t find what wil suit them well. I am not the kind of person actually, I am not very particular with the products …

I have been trying out different natural brands of deodorant in the hopes of finding one that works as well as the aluminum containing mainstream products. I have been wanting to eliminate or at least reduce my exposure to them, because of the risks associated with breast cancer and aluminum …

Before I made a serious commitment to squeeze some physically-engaging activities, I used to suffer from mild constipation. The whole time, I would feel this bulky mass across my midriff, even though, I have a skinny physique. It was probably dyspepsia. My doctor also doesn’t allow me …

I have mild acne problems and i have tried many facial washes but none have ever worked as well as i wanted them to. I saw the commercial for the wave and though “Hey that might work!” I went to CVS and bought the wave for $12.00 and it …

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 …

I love this Firm Volume. I love the classic Firm videos more so than the new ones. They weren’t gimmicky. They were just classic and focused on basic weight loss moves. I think this video is my favorite because of the choreography. It makes you feel like you’re dancing …

I found this product when I was going through a particularly rough period in my life during which time I was in the process of losing a lot of weight, but had reached a rather satisfying plateau that was lasting two months without any weight loss at all, despite …

When I had a bad episode of cough, colds and headache, I decided that I should take not just conventional medicine but likewise herbal meds. I know that it is more effective than medicine. I always believe that these herbal supplements have powerful effects that we just …

While planning a month long vacation in the Caribbean, I had to accept reality - I was going to be on my period while on vacation. Immediately, I felt like those five days were ruined. But just by chance, I ended up hearing about the DivaCup, a product that …

Hello friends how many of u are having the problems such as sun burn or irritation to the skin due to sun or any kind of such problems. If u people are suffering from such problems then I have a wonderful remedy, which is not only safe to …

I’ve used a few different Little Noses products and really like them because I think they are solid and good products to use on kids. It’s not medicinally strong, and some of them are all natural, as was the case with the Little Noses Sterile Saline Nasal Mist which …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …

A friend who is really into biofeedback told me that I might benefit from the process to help relax my muscles when I have fibromyalgia attacks or back pain. She allowed me to use this device for a couple of weeks to see if I would like it, since it …

An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …

I have been using Suave Naturals Daily Clarifying Shampoo for a long time, but lately I have been finding the product to be a bit drying on my hair. About a month ago, this product was on sale at a local drugstore, and I decided to pick it …

I find myself snacking throughout the day, which wouldn’t normally be a problem if it wasn’t for the things I was snacking on. I may not always be hungry, but I definitely always have cravings for things it would be best to stay away from, so perhaps that was …

This Mangosteen Juice is also called Xango which I have used it for 2 months and wasn’t happy about it. It also has a website on it and has helped so many people with cancers and problems. It helps to boost your energy, fight inflammation, lose weight, reduces and …