Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

I have to say I wasn’t immediately convinced by the idea of a foot warmer. I found it in the same aisle as my beloved Icy Hot and ThermaCare products and wondered what good they could possibly be that an extra pair of socks wasn’t also successful at achieving. …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

Some time ago I tried 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses from Johnson & Johnson - the ones that you just throw away after 1-day wearing and take a new pair next day. I have been wearing contact lenses for 16 years already. I used to wear monthly lenses like …

Mouth ulcers are literally a big pain in the mouth ;)
While everyone speculates why people are suffering from these mouth ulcers I am more interested in solutions. In general I would prefer the cause over the solution but in this case I’ve tried so many of the suggested things …

I used this product for over a month to wash my hands at the church where I did some volunteer work. The upstairs only had one restroom, so both men and women used it. The cleaning lady brought this in because it was organic and non-fragranced, and a couple …

My present anti-dandruff sampoo seems not working for my hair. It is not very effective in removing the itchiness of my scalp and makes my hair so sticky. So I gave Pantene Pro V Anti-dandruff a try.
After shampooing my hair with this brand,I have my hair dried. The …

I use essential oils in making aroma therapy products, as well as adding them to massage oils and lotions for therapeutic use. The menthol content of peppermint oil is powerful, and works as a great counter-irritant addition to muscle rubs, oil, even bath salts. It is also useful in treating …

I have suffered from severe joint problems in my fingers, knees and back at times and the pain has limited my mobility on its worst days. While I try to use as many natural solutions to this as possible, there are days, especially when I have to go out …

I have long been a fan of Burt’s Bees products, though my experience with them has been sort of hit and miss over the years. Some products, like their cuticle cream and heel or hand and feet cream works wonderful, but products like their soaps or shampoos or lip …

I’ve done a few of Jillian Micheals workout DVDs now and I have never failed to get a great workout in, I’m always sore the next day after I workout with her DVDs. I recently found the No More Trouble Zones series and the first time I completed a …

I went through a phase before I started coloring my hair where I used to keep highlights in it constantly. I went to salons for ages, always paying at least fifty dollars for a few touch ups to add some golden highlights to my brown hair. I loved the look. …

At my last trip to Whole Foods, which is always a treat because we do not have one locally, I bought a few of their natural health and beauty products. One was this honey mango shave cream by Alba. It comes in a tube, unlike most creams that are aerosol—“ …

Flonase is a nasal spray that is commonly prescribed to treat indoor and outdoor nasal allergy symptoms. Available by prescription only, Flonase is typically one of the first treatments prescribed by physicians to those who suffer from nasal allergy symptoms.
Through the years, I have suffered from an extremely wide …

I was told by my pediatrician to five 1 ML by dropper to my nine month old son because his eating habits had changed to where he was barely eating a bite of food a day. Still drinking breastmilk the doctor felt it was best to put him on …

My partner and I both love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia so it has great health benefits for me, and my partner says it helps with tension headaches and back pain. As well as being healthy, it can also be very romantic, and we are always looking …

When my kids started their brushing routine I introduced them to Colgate for kids toothpaste. It is toothpaste meant for kids who are learning to brush their teeth.
My children have the habit of eating and tasting their toothpaste and so I was afraid as to which toothpaste would be …

I am very concerned with my children’s health and I am very picky. They are to have a vitamin everyday or should I say a Flintstone muti- vitamin everyday. I noticed that my sister had some vitamins sitting on her counter call zoo chews a dollar general brand. This …

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 …

Nowadays, we should be conscious about our health and prevent our family from acquiring diseases. The best way to prevent us from getting illness is to do regular hand washing and using an alcohol as a disinfectant.
I always see to it to have an alcohol in my bag and …

I really have a lot of stressful days lately and I just seem to feel fatigued all the time, but yet have a hard time falling asleep at night. One of the way I have been trying to help relieve stress and fatigue and relax myself enough to get …

While I was at Walgreens this week, I picked up a few necessities including the aloe vera gel that I just reviewed (which is an awesome product by the way), but also got this Johnson&Johnson First Aid Triple Layer Non-Stick Pads. There are ten in a box and comes in …

I have always liked Suave products. While considered by many to be a “cheap” or “generic” sort of brand, I have found that the quality of their products is above and beyond many of their peers.
Suave sells products close to the mainstream market brands, and even offers some alternatives to …

My co-workers and I, for our New Years resolutions, have all banded together in an effort to support one another in a work-place diet competition. We’re even putting money into a pot every week and the person who loses the most weight in a three month period will win …

In my line of work, I can’t be short on energy and I’m not one who’s crazy about using caffeine because of the negative side effects of it. I was looking for an alternative to caffeine pills in a drugstore the other day and I stumbled upon a product …

I was unemployed, raising my kids, for about seven years before I finally decided, because they were old enough to stay home by themselves for a couple hours here and there, that it was time for me to head back to the work place. Now, the most I ever …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

I am very sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most of the adult toothpastes that are sold in mainstream stores. Because they burn my mouth, they cause me to not brush as long as I should, so I use children’s fruity flavors or natural products in non-mint flavors instead.
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Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the symptoms have plagued me for years. I manage it pretty well with fiber, aloe vera, and careful diet, but sometimes it flares up anyway, when I am under stress or other things go awry in my body. This supplement was recommended by some …

OPTI-FREE Replenish is a contact disinfecting solution. The product is made by ALCON Laboritories and uses the TearGlyde reconditioning system. It’s very easy to use. To clean contacts, leave them overnight soaking in the solution. The simple soak cleans, disinfects, and removes built up protein from the lenses, leaving …

This patch product is an alternative to bug spray and bug repellent, and for me anyway, it seems to work pretty well. All I have to do is apply the patch before I go out for an extended period of time, and what it does is change the scent …

As a competitive rugby player, an average week for me includes ten hours of practice, six hours in the gym, and then a two hour game on Saturday morning. This certainly takes a toll on my body, and when Sunday morning comes around I usually feel like I have literally …

I have palpitations and am on blood pressure medication, so I like to keep an eye on my blood pressure and always have a cuff around in case I need it.
When I was going to vacation in the UL for over a month, I decided that my full size arm …

When I started having heart palpitations a few years ago, I was terrified, because the doctor could not tell me what was causing them. I found out on my own that a diet too low in magnesium could cause these symptoms, and that many people had found relief in taking …

When I was looking around for something to buy as a treat for myself, I automatically headed to the natural care section to look for a nice pampering bath product, which is one of my favorite kinds of treat. I wanted to try something new.
I bought this body wash for …

When I developed neuropathy type symptoms, there were a lot of different theories as to why. Having diabetes, possible lupus, and fibromyalgia, gave doctors lots of room for debate. Also, one bright doctor thought of something else—“ the possibility that the medication I was taking to reduce stomach acid production …

When I ran out of moleskin and needed something to cushion the rough spots on a new pair of sandals, I gave this product a try. Rather than having to cut and re-cut from a sheet of moleskin, this soft foam product comes out in strips, and you press a …

I am always babysitting and the kids always seems to be getting their hands sticky and in messes such as sticky foods or glue. One of the hand care products I always keep on hand is the Sani Hands Kids Antibacterial Moist Wipes. I like these wipes because they …

Taking care of your skin is important. You have to be very careful in choosing the kind of products you put to your skin, especially your face. If the soap you are using is not compatible with your skin, you may have problems with it and may even cause …

The crack creme is the ointment, which is used to soften and to heal the cracked, heals of the foot. Normally at the time of winter season my feet at the bottom used to get a lot of cuts and due to which I used to suffer a …

It is very important to care for our body. It is one way to keep us healthy and strong. Just like any parts of our body, our teeth need extra care as well. We eat every day and these food that we ingest usually leave cavity on our teeth. …

Because of our active lifestyle, all of us in the family needs the right disinfectant alcohol every after activity. It’s my role as a mom to find the right brand that everyone can use especially the kids.
Among the many brands in …

I was first turned on to these when I stayed at my Uncle’s Condo for a few weeks. We had to do a major cleaning before we left and I found a container of wipes in with the cleaning supplies. And to my surprise that was all they had. …

I love lip balm, and it is hard for me to pass one up if it is original and unusual, and Eos lip balm is both. It comes in an interesting sphere shaped solid balm, with a twist off top. Once I actually used it, I realized it was a …

Keeping my feet clean and dirt free had always been an uphill task. But the fact that I am a —˜beauty conscious’ person instigates me to always try and put my best foot forward at all occasions. To achieve this end, I always find myself scrutinizing the —˜foot care’ …

The Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly is very useful to our family. It really does wonders to dry skin. And because of its mildness, it can be used by both mommies and babies. Ever since my son turned two, I thought he will not get diaper rashes …

I would never have gotten to try this product if I did not have a friend who got perks. I got to enjoy a full bottle of it free—“ simply because she got one and didn’t want it. That was quite a treat, as the product costs nearly a …

I first discovered Paul Mitchell products at the salon where I get my hair cut. That is the brand that my stylist used to wash and finish my hair with. I loved the smell and I loved the fact that it seemed to work so well. I decided that …

One of the herbal supplements I have been using to help strengthen my immune system is the Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement. I like this supplement because it is made from 900 mgs of pure Echinacea and golden seal roots without any other unnatural ingredients …