I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

A diabetic friend of mine took a day trip with me to a neighboring city. Before we decided to go, we had talked about meal times, and agreed to try and wait until we got there because we wanted to try out a special restaurant. The problem was that we …

I love to use a rich body butter in the winter when my skin is dry. It often doubles as a foot cream or overnight hand treatment. Since I have been using more natural products, I have come to appreciate that it is important what we put on our skin, …

Off Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Product review
Choosing a proper repellent to keep away all those mosquitoes, bugs and all the potential carriers of numerous diseases is not an easy task at all. Most of us used to think of their presence as of something natural and necessary in the “circle …

I had the opportunity to visit this ayurveda shop in Singapore long time ago. It was to get some medicines for my health prescribed by a doctor in India. I contacted this shop as I could not get medicines by courier all the way. So I went to …

Having a toothache is definitely one of the worst days one can have. My wisdom tooth was emerging at that time. There was a little bit of pain but it was tolerable. Not until I had dinner in a restaurant with my mother and ate some beef steak. It …

I was really disappointed after using this product for about 2 weeks, because it honestly did nothing for my skin! I had so many high hopes about this product, especially since I purchased 2 acne controlling products, and both of them did nothing for my skin! I just might …

I have tried both the U panty liners and the tampons, and have been very impressed—“ the coverage and performance is superb. I was expecting exactly the same from this pad.
The U heavy flow pads have very good absorbency. I’ve used them both on heavy and …

I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …

If you have a child with autism or know someone that does, you must take some time to visit this website. It is a great resource for autism lesson plans that you can use at home to help your autistic child learn and excel.
There are free lesson plans …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

I have been trying to find a natural, aluminum free deodorant that actually works. I have found a few that work better than others, but nothing that even comes close to the aluminum containing mainstream products—“ you know, the ones that actually keep you from stinking.
I am aware …

As I started sending my son to playgroup, he often devloped cold. Every weekend his temperature rises with cold. This became a weekly routine and we decided to provide him with some immunity booster as he was just on milk and common food items. On our search, we found …

I love to make my own bath and health care products, and I had been wanting to get some good quality beeswax to use in making lip balm and skin cream. After reading about all the chemicals used in some waxes that are harvested, I decided to look for …

I had an interesting thing happen to my face last year. I was using a blush brush that was made from horsehair. I was not aware that there was any problem. Since I have been suspected of having lupus for years, my reporting a slightly red and itchy rash on …

I am a person with combination skin and usually have the “T” zone area of my face feeling quite oily and greasy most of the times. The condition tends to get so worst in the summers that I almost find my glasses slipping off my nose. With this condition, …

I started working, after seven years of being a stay-home mother, early last september, and I’ve been with my job a year now. It’s much more lifting and repetative movements than I’ve been used to, and I started complaining of shoulder and lower back pain. When I finally conceeded …

It’s been over thirty years since the sensation that is the Atkins’ diet began. It’s still the most controversial weight loss program to date - vegetarians and mainstream health organizations decry it’s high-fat, low-carb, meat-consuming prescription for obesity. For the most part, testimonies don’t lie, numbers of the …

I can remember the first time I ever heard of BC Powders. I was working at a drug store, and I had seen them on the shelf. People often asked for them, so I finally asked the pharmacist what was so different about them.
I was told that basically, …

When a friend of mine, who was into natural healing techniques, got all excited about a clay bath kit she had bought, I have to admit I was curious. She went into a speech about metals in the body and all the problems they can cause, toxic chemicals, medications, …

Gua sha is a Chinese home remedy that has been in existence for centuries, preserved by traditional practitioners of Chinese medicine as well as the average everyday housewife who learned it from her mother and so forth. In fact, Gua Sha is one hundred percent natural, which means no …

I am beginning to think I am a germ-a-phobe. I really love hand sanitizer, but I don’t like the smell of a lot of them. I recently tried Germ-X brand of hand sanitizer, and I was pleasantly surprised by the fragrance. It goes on very light, …

Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …

My boyfriend needed new glasses and so I called around trying to find the best rates. I found out Target had the best rates so we went there. I called on a Monday afternoon and was able to get him in that Thursday which was really nice. …

I have diabetes, and often those of us with the illness have to battle yeast infections as a symptom. When I was going through a period where it seemed like every time I would get one yeast infection cleared up, another would start, I finally turned to natural methods to …

I have really been into dental hygiene for the past few years. I like to not only keep my teeth white, but also I like to keep them healthy and clean. I noticed that brushing was not always enough to get my teeth as clean as I like them. …

I had recently tried some omega 3 tablets, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who used to work for a weight loss company that swore by these supplements, not only as a weight loss help, but also for general health. Of course, it’s fish oil, so you …

I use a fair share of dental floss, and so does my daughter. I much prefer the kind that comes as a roll of floss inside a case, but my daughter prefers floss picks. We alternate, and I buy my favorite once, then she gets to choose, …

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 …

OK people if you haven’t heard of this ointment then listen up! This would have to be the absolute best lip ointment that I have used bar none. I have tried just about every single lip treatment out there for dry chapped lips until I found CARMEX. …

I just got this for the Holidays. I was attracted to the style and low price. This massager has a thick, comfy cover, an easy to use remote, an option for heat, and 4 massage zones.
The thick cover has a fake suede seat and back with soft …

I am a big fan of using epsom salts. I have never used them as a laxative but I love them for sprains, bruises, and aches and pains. However I do not like Kroger brand epsom salts at all. I have used many brands that have really helped me …

Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …

One of my favorite fragrances and flavors is black currant. In Britain, it is seen quite commonly, but in the US it is not quite as popular. Everyone knows I obsess over black currant, so when a relative ran across this product, it was ordered for me as …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …

I do not have a baby, but I bought this product for myself. I like to use a powder in the summer when I tend to have oilier skin and sweat more.
I don’t like to use talc based powders, as talc is not healthy and has been linked to all …

When I was shopping in a store that carried a variety of interesting and rarely seen or older health products, I came across an interesting, pretty little bottle of oil called “White Flower analgesic balm.” It was less than an ounce, and looked to be of Chinese or other …

It is a massage walking carpet from Tiens that I thought was just a simple foot massage thing but I was wrong. It is not a foot massage that will vibrate nor does a foot spa that you need to soak your feet in water as the machine vibrates. …

I love to use bath salts. The minerals they add to the water, like potassium and magnesium among others, replenishes my skin, muscles and nerves and helps to calm the sleep- disturbing and painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use bath salts in the summer instead of heavier oily …

When I developed a strange problem where it seemed something was irritating my intimate areas of skin, I systematically eliminated all possible causes. My doctor had ruled out any infections or medically significant causes, and basically told me he had no idea what was wrong, but that it could be …

As a woman who has been suffering from incontinence for a long time, I have tried every product under the sun to keep from being embarrassed.
After I had my son, I noticed that when I laughed a lot, sneezed or ran that I would leak. This …

Rather than paying for some costly gym membership that I’ll pretty much never use, I opt for the convenience of home equipment, specifically my Pro-Form 350 treadmill. I had another model of a Pro-Form treadmill years ago that also worked great, so I know the brand is reliable.
The …

I am an avid user of Vizions Saline Solution. I always use this saline solution to rinse off my contact lenses before washing it off with the main washer.
The reason that I use a saline and rinse off my lenses before washing them off with another solution is …

I tend to suffer with motion sickness if I have to go onto any boat, even a ferry. Most of the time, I have Dramamine or a similar medicine to take and this prevents and stops the nausea and dizziness quite well. When I went through a phase of not …

I have started wearing contact lenses during the time i have discovered that i am already way past my teenage years and near the borderline of being old. anyway, i had a bad experience with my first contact lenses. Since i was taking up my masteral degree …

One word best comes to mind when I think of these bars: yuck. Yeah, yuck. I did not taste any chocolate or mint and this bar was not at all soft and crunchy like a cookie. The taste was apparently not added to this bar and as a result …

I think it is pretty important to most people to stay fresh. I know it is something that is always on my mind. I try to use different products to ensure that I am fresh for most of the day. One item that I have tried recently is the …

When I was shopping last week for some new deodorant, a lady was standing in front of the shelf with my usual brand, which is Secret. While waiting for her to finish and move, I happened to see that some items were marked down to two dollars. One of …