I use essential oils to make massage blends, lotions and bath salts. I don’t normally order scents that I don’t like, but I made an exception when I needed to make a gift for someone who happens to love rose fragrances. I have never been a fan of rose smells …

I eat a lot but yet I do not gain any weight. I consulted many doctors to check what was wrong; finally it came down to having effective digestive system. Too effective, that everything I eat just refuses to stay in. Thus I thought only pills will offer me …

No matter how I slather on a scented hand sanitizer to clean my pampered hands, I don’t get the same assurance of a tingly clean feel compared to a rubbing alcohol. At times, I even forget to bring a hand cream in my purse, yet I always manage …

My cuticles on my toenails were looking real bad. I had not done a pedicure in ages, couldn’t afford to. Not in these tough times. I tried several ways to make them look better such as baby oil, soaking in warm water, nothing worked. I saw …

If you are looking for an affordable place to work out this is it. They are located at 105 Chambers St New York, NY 10007. The telephone number is 212-267-7949. There is nothing fancy about this place, but if you are looking for a good work out, …

I really don’t know what goes through my head half the time when I decided to invest in some strange health craze, but this Potentiated Bee Pollen supplement definitely fits into that category of oddness that I have, for the most part, tried to avoid throughout my life. Someone …

Forever I would walk around with a tight neck and stiff back thinking how in the world did I end up so stiff when it seems like not to long ago I was bending and flexing like I was Gumby. I couldn’t take it anymore and I realized …

When I ran out of the Cepacol my aunt had lent be during a family-wide bout of a bad cold, I had to buy more throat lozenges. I was miserably sick and didn’t feel like driving far, so I stopped at a little independent pharmacy where I hardly ever …

Keeping my teeth white is something that has always been important to me. I have had a few problems with tar at the bottom of my teeth because I smoke cigarettes and like to manage that as well as I can. I am not too particular about the …

I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …

I injured my back in a swimming race four years ago and have had annoying back pain ever since. I quickly found that applying heat to the injury brought relief, but the heating pad I had didn’t cover a wide enough area. As a result, I …

I take a nightly hot bath for muscle therapy and symptoms of fibromyalgia. This routine has made me a connoisseur of bath salts and other bath additives. I had tried one of the German company Dresdner’s products before and liked it, so I ordered a few of their bath packets …

I was never a fan of Dettol Shower Gels because of a bad experience I had with their regular shower gel. The shower gel was too harsh for my sensitive skin. It dried my skin so much that my skin felt itchy and parched all over. …

Digene chewable digestive tablets, a quick solution too most of the problems related to gas and constipation. It’s quite a common tablet in most of the Indian homes as we prefer oily foods which are the source of these stomach related problems. Take our home for instance not a …

If there is one personal hygiene product I can’t live without, it would be my personal bottle of Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol. There is a 75 ml bottle available that you can carry with you anywhere. Its small and handy and very convenient to use when traveling or when …

In my almost seven years of playing lawn tennis seven days a week, I came to know this excellent product from La Pointique Int’l. Ltd., LP Neoprene Patella Brace. This is a knee support I have been using for almost two years now because of that mild knee injury …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

For me, brushing my teeth is not enough to clean my teeth and protect it from tartar build up. So I always gargle with Listerine Mouthwash after brushing my teeth, especially in the morning after waking up, and before sleeping at night.
I had learned from my parents the importance …

Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

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 …

Say what you will about the recent financial fiasco that the LA Weight Loss corporations have found themselves embroiled in, but there is one product that I will recommend until the day they stop all production. This product is their Essential Fatty Acid tablets that contains not only the much-touted …

There are certain things in life that can remind you of the sweetest, most precious memories of your youth. One of those things for me is Luden’s Cough Drops. I will always associate Luden’s Cough Drops with my father because when I was a kid, I had horrible throat problems, …

I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and I have used a few of their toothpastes. My mouth is very sensitive to strong mint flavors, so I usually end up using kid’s brands or alternative flavors that some natural toothpastes offer. This one was mint, but I made …

I grew up in the beautiful state of Arkansas, and have fond memories of fresh water that tasted as if it came straight from a spring, without having to resort to bottled water. When I moved to Michigan nine years ago, the first thing I had to force myself …

Crests Whitestrips are fantastic! I like them very much. They are very simple to use. You just slip them in for thirty minutes. I do mine after breakfast and after supper. I noticed that my teeth were feeling better after the first two strips. …

Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …

I inherited a tube of this conditioner from a brunette friend of mine, who said it did nothing but make her hair frizzy. She has dry hair, and needs a deep conditioner but was hoping this would add some shine and depth to the color and take the dullness away.
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I have always liked to grow my nails long. I have always taken a little pride in my nails and enjoy getting comments and shocking looks when people realize that my nails are 100 percent real. Unfortunately for me, my nails have recently become very brittle. I don’t know …

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 …

Vitamin C has become an important part of my life. I found that this vitamin usually helps me feel healthier and stronger. I like to be able to avoid illness and love taking vitamin c for this purpose. The great thing about vitamin c is that it comes in …

Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …

About two summers ago, I was outside on one of the hottest day of the year and forgot to put on some sunscreen. I know…stupid, but I really didn’t expect to be out there that long and thought it wouldn’t cause that much damage.
Oh boy. Was I ever wrong.
I …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used every therapy out there, including massage, which does help a great deal. Since my partner is not always around to give a massage, I have an interest in massage tools that I can use when I am by myself.
This trigger point self …

The Red XL is one of the easiest and fastest ways I have found to exercise that actually works. This cool piece of fitness equipment looks way to easy to work, but it really does and it works well. I can even sit down and use the …

When I first decided to try OB brand tampons, I had heard from several women who greatly preferred them over other brands. According to them, they were more absorbent, smaller, easier to insert, easier to remove, easier to carry—“ and more comfortable to wear with no leaking and no slippage.
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I am all for trying new types of products. So when I saw advertisements of this new toothpaste in a can, I looked for it in my local drugstore and bought it when I first spotted it. I also happen to suffer from very sensitive teeth, so much that …

This pregnancy test is the worst I’ve ever tried. And I’ve gone through pregnancy tests like water, so I know a thing or two about them. The main problem was: It showed up as a bright, clear positive, no mistaking it, when I wasn’t even pregnant. …

I have used a few of the St. Ives products, and I have been very pleased with them. I like to use a good exfoliating scrub, especially in the summer. Although I have used several of their masks, this was the first of their scrubs I ever tried. This is …

NO-AD Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 has really helped keep my skin protected from the sun, but I must say I do not like the scent of it or how greasy it is. I will say it does do an awesome job with moisturizing and protecting. I even like that …

I have been a fan of hand warmers and other self-sustaining heat pads for years. I had not tried this brand until recently, and I expected them to be as good as any I had used, since the quality between different brands has been generally consistent. I was surprised to …

Hair loss is a common problem and it can really affect our self-esteem. I decided to fight this annoying problem because my hair makes me feel feminine and beautiful and I don’t want to loose it. I made a plan and I do respect it carefully and it seems that …

Though I’ve loved Nature’s Way products for years now, I was actually hesitant to try this Thisilyn Cleanse product. I figured it just couldn’t do everything it claims it can do. Plus, it was a little expensive at about $30 and claimed to do a generic variety of things …

During the last few months, I noticed that my nails had suddenly started looked quite dull and lifeless. The fact that I am a homemaker and require using my hands in harsh detergents and soaps had perhaps stripped all the natural shine on my nails making them look rather …

A friend heard about this product on the news and mentioned it in passing. When I was browsing online I came across it again, and decided to read about it. It works by providing various proteins called peptides that aid in tissue repair, therefore it claims to be an …

I really like Olay products because they work so well on my skin and make it so soft and smooth. One product I really liked was the Olay Calm Release Body Wash with Violet and Lavender, but it’s really hard for me to find now in stores. …

I have used various creams on my feet at night to keep them soft. I also usually end up treating my hands with the same cream, so as not to waste it.
There are plenty of drug store brands that work well, and even some plain natural products like petroleum jelly …

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 …

Just recently my face has been under control. Ever since I went to see the dermatologist m skin is getting better and better each and everyday. But im always having these little pesky break out that hits me at least once every week or so and I was experimenting …

I am very new to review stream and I was quite confused on what to write after writing a very few common things on review stream and I happened to see this article posted in here under the tag medicine -Midrin for Migraine Headaches- After reading this I wanted …