Xlear is a company who bases their oral care products on the sweetener xylitol, because it has been shown to reduce the chance of dental decay. I tried some of their green tea gum once and I liked the flavor of it. I tend to like gentler flavors …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

I have always been interested in aroma therapy, and I have quite a collection of essential oils at home that I use. Friend know about my hobbies, so one birthday I received a gift pack of AromaWorks inhalers. These are aroma therapy on the go—“ very convenient inhaler forms that …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and I have tried most of the muscle rubs on the market. Most work as counter-irritants, containing menthol substances that stimulate the nerves in the skin to produce a “distraction” of a cold or hot sensation, so that fewer pain signals make it through to the …

The drug market is flooded with many generic brands of supplements where a small percentage only gets to surface and become recognizable due to adverts. I was surprised by the other unknown brands waiting somehow to be tapped off their shelves. At the moment, I’m taking Pharex’s …

I have been using topical pain relief formulas for years to treat fibromyalgia pain. I sometimes make my own, or add ingredients to existing products. One ingredient that is a staple in these kinds of formulas is eucalyptus oil. When I was looking to restock some essential oils for …

My daughter is an active child, but when she reached the age of three, she became even more active. Maybe because she started going to school at this age, and she became exposed to more children her age. She was introduced to more physical activities and games at school. …

I love Earl Grey tea and I have always liked beeswax products so I was thrilled when I saw this product on the shelf. I use a lip balm of some kind daily, and often I collect different types and flavors. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid.
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I have fibromyalgia, and one way I treat the symptoms is by using massage. I make a variety of my own massage oil blends as well as trying what others have made. I like to buy essential oils that have properties to help treat the muscles and nerves, which can …

I caught a news magazine program the other day. They were comparing anit-bacteria hand soap versus regular hand soap. I recently started buying anit-bacteria soap so I was interested.
Their finding was that there is no medically proven difference between the two. It seems a lot of these soap manufacturers …

I have been taking Psyllium Seed Husk 500 mg since June of last year when it was recommended after a colonoscopy that I eat more fiber. I bought this at the General Nutrition Center. It is easy to locate there.
The purpose of this herbal supplement is to move things …

Plasters are something that every home medical box needs to contain in abundance, and I certainly would not like ever to be without a good stock of the things. Of course major brands such as Band-Aid and Elastoplast take up a very sizeable chunk of the market, but most …

My daughter was feeling sick and was coughing really bad and had a bad stuffy nose to the point where she was not sleeping good enough. I had contacted my daughter’s pediatrician, but they was pretty much book for the day and was not able to see her till …

I just loved styling my hair and sometimes overdoing it —“ left my hair feeling dull and lifeless. This I guess was because I had to use various hair styling products to get that complete look. Since I didn’t want to stop styling my hair and at the same …

I turn to The Body Shop every time I need to suppress the stress out of my system. I have been using their scented oils and creams usually laden with natural ingredients and aromatic powers that help soothe aches and pains. Notably, Tea tree oil by the body …

Age happens. I have to put it bluntly because it is the truth. One big problem many of us face as we get older is joint aches and pains. The sorts of pains that are the warning signs of arthritis. At the same time it is confusing because we …

I am not one to do well with a lot of different noises in the night. I came across the SleepMate White Noise Machine. I paid around 60 bucks for the machine and think that it is one of my best investments for resting at night.
I like that the …

I was informed about the Anion Lovemoon sanitary product during one of the product demos at our office.
The Anion Lovemoon sanitary product is not just a napkin that you use during menstruation, but is claimed to treat other illnesses such as asthma, skin diseases (pimples, rashes)and diabetic wound. …

Who will every forget Vicks VapoRub? For decades now this brand has been trusted by many people from generation to generation. I remember how my late Dad would massage my body with Vicks vaporub whenever I have cough or colds or any painful feelings. As a child I …

Asthma is my worst enemy and trying to relieve it sometimes is a complicated task. However, one of the ways I have learned to treat mild asthma attacks is with a hot steamy bowl made with Natures Alchemy 100 Percent Pure Essential Lavender Oil. The oil has a true …

I have tried alot of the multivitamins you can buy at walmart or walgreens and i dont really notice a difference, i assume im getting the vitamins i need but as a whole i feel the same which doesnt give me much motivation to …

I was having problem of hair fall and hair thinning.I was very worried and was in need of product that could reduce my hair fall and improve my hair quality.Then I came across this product in Harris teeter.I wasn’t sure about this product but thought may …

When my neighbor sent her little boy over to spend a few nights while she was away, she sent him with a fragrance-free, gentle body wash to treat his healing chicken pox rash. I was not very impressed with it—“ so I sent him back with a better one. Like …

Most of the people or the housewives who have little children use the Detol antiseptic lotions and Detol soaps. Actually I use the Detol soaps to clean the hands of my children before they come to have the meals. The detol soap contains the content of the …

I made the switch to reusable menstrual products after experiencing health related issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products (disposable pads and tampons). While establishing a stash or collection of reusable menstrual products, I came across A Krafty Kreations, a Canadian-based Etsy shop. A Krafty Kreations sells …

There is something to be said for old school water bottles. I remember, as a child, my mom used to have one of those ice packs where the lid screwed on to the bag and it would usually get condensation and you’d be wet from that and from the …

I’m all about convenience, especially when it comes to products I can take camping with me! I love camping, but hate the idea of not having immediate access to a restroom and shower. I sometimes carry jugs of water with me just so I can have water to bath …

I am a very loyal buyer and fan of The Body Shop products because I really feel they create and promote some excellent products. Plus I also like their philosophy of never testing on animals and using ingredients from third world countries so that they can help them boost their …

During the summer months, my family and I love to spend time outside. The problem is that with the warm weather comes bugs, especially mosquitoes. We always have insect repellent of some sort in the house, and we take some with us for camping trips too.
Last …

This has to be the bese electric toothbrush I have ever bought! Recently at Walmart the Colgate 30 SonicPower toothbrush came on sale for just $6.99CDN and I just had to buy it. This toothbrush is as slim as a normal toothbrush, and although it doesn’t come with replacement …

Everyone knows the after results of the horrible acnes and pimples. After using plenty of therapies I finally got rid of the acnes(thanks mainly to Jovees tea tree and acne face pack but the face pack wasn’t good enough to get rid of the scars).So I resorted to …

I almost passed up my latest diet and fitness program because it seemed too good to be true. According to the hype, you can look 10 years younger, have a trimmer more defined body and lose weight all without counting calories, or spending hours at a gym. …

I am a full time stay at home parent which does not mean that there is nothing to do in the house but sit all day long. On the contrary, my hands and feet are on the move all the time whether it’s doing chores or running after the …

A few months back when I had been attending friend’s wedding, something really awful happened to me. As I was all set to get ready for the marriage to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring my make- up kit and this made just panic. The …

I have thinning hair and was interested in trying a product like this to see if it could do anything to make the top of my hair seem to have more volume. I had balked at purchasing the “Bump It’ product from the TV infomerical. This item seemed …

I must say that this product is expensive for just a 2 oz jar. The jar itself is pretty attractive actually. Little did I know what lies inside it. The first thing I noticed was the horrible smell. It was ridiculous. I bought this after reading so many good …

In the summer, I like to use body powder to help absorb perspiration and keep me feeling fresh after I shower. I was recently shopping for some at Walmart and noticed that there was an Equate brand that was similar to Gold Bond powder, which I had used in …

I suffer from extremely painful menstrual cycles and I am always looking for medicines to ease my pain. I have tried many over the counter medicines mostly those with the formulation of Mefenamic Acid as pain reliever. And Ponstan is one of them. Ponstan 500 mg …

About once every spring or summer, a friend asks for my sister and I to help her clean up her yard. Usually it is her cottage’s yard or her elderly, but adorable, uncle’s. It is nice to get away from our city and go to the nearest one, especially …

Usually the time I work out and try to get in shape is during the spring, before summer hits and it’s time to put on a swim suit. I do some weight training, Pilates, and walking mostly, nothing too heavy or intense. I had seen other …

With the A(H1N1) virus spreading like wildfire, threatening our health on a daily basis, I suppose it’s easier these days to practice cleaning rituals that help us stay safe, not sorry. I’ve luckily developed an obsession with hand washing, scrubbing twenty seconds with soap before washing it off completely …

I get a wart on my fingers or hands maybe once every ten years. Seriously, it just doesn’t happen that often, but I’m not a big fan of them and I tend to like the idea of being able to get rid of them when I can. I think …

I am always interested in new and unique natural products. Since I have tried several all natural throat lozenges, I have found them much more interesting and effective than the mainstream ones. When I saw this Sage and Aloe lozenge, I was intrigued. I did not have …

I recently started using pore clearing strips again for my nose. I used them in the 90’s when they first became popular, and recently bought some of the old Biore strips that I used to use back then. When I ran out, I went to order more, but …

About the product:
This is a product of Bell. The whole package includes a 65-centimeter inflatable ball in light blue, an exercise manual, foot pump, and measuring strap. It was designed for people between 5-feet, four inches to six-feet tall. This exercise ball is a versatile piece that is …

I love bath bombs, but they often contain tons of moisturizers and oils, which my oily skin in the summer can’t handle. The problem is, in the winter, I got addicted to them and miss them in summer! Since I have been looking for a few that don’t have …

I recently decided to try floss picks. I ended up getting Oral-B’s floss picks, and they have Scope Outlast (mouthwash) flavor. The picks are small peices of plastic with a small peice of floss stretched out on the end. The other end is pointed into the …

I was browsing though a local health and beauty shop when I saw on their new product section this Arose Aromatic Herbal Pack. The packaging is quite catchy so I stopped by and took a closer look.
Reading from the box’s label, it is said to relieve muscular tension and/ …

I normally take some sort of supplement in the winter months to try to avoid getting all the colds and flu that go around. I’ve tried several formulas and found them to work fairly well, despite the skeptics claims. The problem came up one summer that I was not …