I really like the idea of taking natural products to help alleviate problems that I’m experiencing. It’s so much better for you than doping yourself up with over-the-counter medications that usually don’t work all that well and sometimes have some serious side-effects that you may not like all that …

I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …

Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …

I enjoy my nightly hot bath, as both a way to relax and de-stress and a therapy for muscle symptoms due to fibromyalgia. When my skin is feeling dry, which can happen often in the winter or sometimes just from the constant exposure to hot water, I rely on bath …

Since I have turned forty, I have become aware of the aging of my skin and I want to take steps to prevent as much of it as possible, or at least make it seem less noticeable. I take a regular multivitamin and mineral supplement all the time, but …

Some days ago widely publicized Colgate toothpaste commercial caught my attention it said: a toothpaste with salt. Though I had been using Colgate toothpaste active fresh jell from a long time and I always liked its intense taste with cooling crystals as it contained mint particles that helped my …

I have experienced irritating but minor problems with my ears since I was a child. My ears get water in them or I can’t hear fully because there is a wax build up. Occasionally because of these reasons I have gotten an infection.
I was highly skeptical that ear …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

While I was shopping the wonderful clearance sale at Bath and Body Works last week, I came across a bin of anti-bacterial hand soaps in a variety of their fragrances. They were only three dollars for an eight ounce pump bottle so I sniffed a few and bought my …

This wasn’t a bad gym but I am saying this right now that this Planet fitness location is not the best gym in the area and was definitely not the best Planet fitness location in the area but there were both good and bad things about this gym and too …

Ever since learning that aluminum containing deodorants can increase your cancer risk, I have been trying to find that perfect alternative natural deodorant that actually works. Along the way I have tried some interesting products. One of these is the “Pit Powder” made by Muddy H2O. It is …

I very rarely use shampoo plus conditioner mixtures because my experience has been that they don’t do the job correctly. I generally prefer to use shampoo with a separate conditioner. When Garnier first came out with their line of Fructis Shampoos, I decided to give it a try anyway. …

I take a nightly bath to help treat muscle pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For these baths, I use a great variety of products, like bath salts, which have minerals that help to purify and balance the skin and muscles. Since I spend a lot of time in the …

I recently had to have a 21 day heart monitor through Life Watch company. That meant that every day after my shower I had to change the sticky adhesive electrode leads before reattaching the wires. Since I have sensitive skin from years of high dose prednisone use, the normal …

I babysit my neighbor’s young son when she is out of town on business. One day she sent him with Sesame Street Fizzy Tub color tablets in his overnight bag. I could have screamed at her—“ because I have lightly colored towels and I just knew these would stain them. …

Since I have lost a good deal of weight, I’ve noticed the skin under my arms is not very attractive. I don’t know if it is directly due to to weight loss or just coincidental, but since I’ve gotten smaller, the skin under my arms is dark, and just …

I love any product that uses the word “vanishing” in regards to acne or blemishes. That’s like a dream come true for most teenagers and, admittedly, most adults as well. I’ve always had skin problems ranging (in my youth) from serious acne to (now in my adulthood) minor blemishes, …

NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

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 have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …

I have been taking hot baths to treat fibromyalgia symptoms for several years. It relaxes my muscles as well as my mind and helps me to sleep without stress, and without pain and muscle cramps. Since I first heard about the benefits of using salt baths and mineral formulas …

We have been using the Santoor soft hand wash to wash our hands before we go for meals. It is a very good habit to use the hand wash instead of using the soaps to wash our hands. The soaps make our hands a little rough for …

The Daily Lean Detox Kit comes with a 28 day supply of Day-time and Night-time pills. They are different colours so you can distinguish between the two. The AM (Daytime) formula is supposed to help cleans and detoxify your body, suppress your appetite, and give you a boost of …

I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a germaphobe, but I do like the idea of using something other than a bar of soap to wash my hands with, and I like to provide my guests with the shame thing. Plus, I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness …

I am a person who has a good amount of acne (not in a good way) and I also have the ability to grow a lot of hair in a short amount of time. It seems like my hair grows so rapidly that it will start to grow back …

Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …

I have always been the one to catch everything. If anyone near me was sick I would catch it. I always had a poor immune system. I was always sick from something. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I stopped getting sick all of the time. I …

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. …

Slim-Fast shakes truly are a way to help you lose weight in my honest opinion. I have been drinking them during lunchtime every day for about three months now and I have lost almost 60 pounds so far, I also exercise at home using my elliptical to help …

I’ve had a problem with my cholesterol on and off for a few years. Mine seems to be mostly due to heredity and a thyroid problem. I had a very bad experience with statin drugs, so I refuse to take them now. I also have fibromyalgia and suspected …

I did not actually own one of these, but used one regularly for several weeks while staying with a friend. My friend has COPD, and thought this might be beneficial for her breathing problems. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia, and I am sure there must be some …

Memory is something lots of people take for granted. With the possibility of developing Alzheimer disease or dementia, I think proper care of your minds is something that should be a number one priority when it comes to our health regime.
Thus, I bring to your attention Ginkoba, a dietary …

For many years I’ve been using a Feminine wash for many years. This to help to maintain the normal flora and vaginal PH, prevent from itching, odor and is inflammation.It is very important that everyday as a women we used feminine wash because some women are prone to …

Since I am a person with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), I use all products that have no fragrance or chemicals in them for my personal hygiene and cleaning products for my home.
Today, I would like to tell you about the “Free and Clear” hair and body products that I …

I am always in Bath & Body Works store, not being able to resist myself every time I go to the mall and then walk by, smelling all those wonderful scents coming from the store. I love most of their scents and it’s rare that I find one …

I have a family history of breast cancer. When my mother developed it a few years ago, I became worried and started looking into the risk factors associated with the disease. One of them is thought to be the use of antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminum. Most all of the …

I lvoe Elizabeth Arden perfumes. It’s one of the few that I can stand straight from the bottle, so when I spotted a skin care line in the store, I wanted to try it out and experiment with it and see if it was worth its hype the way …

I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

I looked so haggard and tired after birth. I’m not complaining but the hubby wanted me to feel great about myself. It’s the night waking during Muneez’s early months that caused the haggardness and I’m still getting up to feed her still. I looked better now though after my …

I am not a huge fan of synthetic products, however, when my period was going haywire, my OB GYN recommended that I use oral birth control pills. Not really for preventing pregnancy as the main purpose, but to align my hormones back to normal.
Since I trusted my OB GYN, …

Sometimes I like to treat my feet to a special spa-like bath. I have used a variety of foot bath products, but when I saw this one being used in a pedicure procedure, I was really interested because it smelled wonderful. This product is used in spas and salons for …

I have recently found that pantiliners can be very helpful for a woman on the go, like me. I like using pantiliners to help keep me feeling and smelling fresh throughout the day. I have never really been too picky about the type of pantiliners I use, but have …

I am, ultimately, a woman of convenience. The easier I can make my life the happier I’ll be in the end and, as a result, the happier everyone around me will be too, because I will undoubtedly make their lives as miserable as I feel mine is! But, it’s …

After falling once and being very embarrassed about it, I learned to pay attention to what kind of surface the sole of my dress shoes have. Many, unfortunately, are not well thought out, and are completely smooth—“ meaning you can easily slip and fall on hardwood or tile floors, …

Is it just me, or is this whole gold tooth fad absolutely ridiculous? I mean, what are you going to do, leave your tooth in your will to your child? To me, it seems perfectly stupid. Maybe I am missing something but I am just not …

A friend told me he was taking Maca as a natural stimulant and really liked the results, so I purchase Medicine Hunter Maca Stimulant tablets at Walmart.
Maca is sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng” and is said to increase energy and is even purported to boost sexual vitality. I tried …

I signed up for a trial to TriSlim which are weight loss pills. I figured, it was a thirty day trial so I could try it out. They do however charge you a shipping fee. Of course, I didn’t think about it at the time, but why does it …

My wife and I are always looking for new ways to keep the spark going in the bedroom. So, when KY came out with their new Yours & Mine lubricants, we decided to give them a try.
For those who haven’t heard of this product, you have two tubes; one …

I have a friend in England who I exchange little care packages with. She knows I love bath and soap products, so she picks the ones that she knows I cannot find here. Sometimes she picks one that is available here, but perhaps is not well known. When she …