I like many of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this on the shelf at Whole Foods, I had to give it a try. I love ginger scented products, and this has such a light, gentle fresh gingery scent.
Although twelve ounces is a relatively small bottle, it …

Both my kids were diagnosed with asthma early on. I was diagnosed in my thirties. Our family has a holding chamber, or spacer, in each bedroom. We also keep one in each kid’s backpack, my purse and the car. They have them at school too. One valved holding chamber …

The current dengue cases in my country is not surprising. It has reach a very alarming proportions that I myself is scared to see even a single mosquito. You need to be protected wherever you go. When you live in the tropics, this is inevitable. Dengue is such a …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. It has been essential in keeping me active and healthy. I love to use bath salts, because they have some amazing health effects and help to treat my condition. The minerals added to the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and …

Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …

The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

Cybex Pro+ Treadmill is one expensive baby! The $6,500 price tag definitely puts it in the expensive, professional kind of equipment category. However, if you’ve got that much money to spend on your exercising equipment, this is one of the best machines available.
The tread is large and long, measuring …

Having diabetes, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia, I have enough on my plate without having to deal with colds and flu and stomach bugs all year, so I try to take supplements that boost my immune system, especially in the winter. There are so many out there, it is difficult to …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

When I was to take my first international flight two years ago, I would be crossing five hours of time difference. Everyone warned me I would get jet lag. Well, almost everyone. I have a friend who is known far and wide for her interest and expertise in homeopathic and …

Natural Collagen Colvita is a supplement that I take to help keep my skin, nails and hair beautiful from the inside out. You will be pleasantly surprised by all the benefits of taking Natural Collagen Colvita, just as I was. I thought that I would be getting the benefits …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

This hydragel contains a product called AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which is a great ingredient that makes your skin feel very smooth and soft. This is used at night after all your night regime or routine. For this product I was looking for the results of a more glow …

This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

I used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …

I am always trying to lose weight. As a diabetic it is important for my health. I have to be careful about what weight loss tools I use though, so that they do not have a dramatic effect on my blood sugar. I like the meal replacement …

I don’t have kids of my own, but I watch my best friends two children (or used to when we lived in the same state) all the time, and both myself and their mother always hated the idea of giving them motrin and benadryl and all that kind of …

I bought this great soap free cleanser when I was trying out products to cleanse my winter dry skin. It is vegetable based and does not contain harsh chemicals. The label says 80% of the ingredients are organic. It has a very mild fragrance, that did not actually …

I love to take a hot bath nightly to help ease muscles pains and cramps from fibromyaglia, and also to relax my mind and help me sleep better. I use a variety of bath products in my nightly ritual and mineral salts are high on my list of favorites. …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

Ok here is the deal with this cushion. I have back problems at a young age. I won’t reveal my age but I will say that it’s shame that I’m so young with such an issue. Now I went and I spent a couple bucks on a cushion that …

This last year has proven itself a difficult one, full of a whole lot of challenges I haven’t had to deal with in the seven years prior. I used to be a stay-home mother of two, happily taking care of my household and family, while puttering around the house …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

Although I have owned this product for several months, I had never worked out to until a few days ago when I was looking for a routine than would deliver a bigger impact than the one that I was currently using. My fitness goal to myself is to …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

Keeping clean teeth is something that is very important to me. I feel that fresh breath is necessary, especially because I have smelled some horrible breath and seen some horribly rotted looking teeth. I like to use a variety of toothpastes and actually buy different toothpaste almost every time …

I tried Alli Diet Pill and my opinion is definately a negative one. I don’t like it because it simply did not work. I did not loose a single pound after paying fifty dollars for a bottle of it. And it upsets me to know that I basically threw …

I have been using Pro health toothpaste for my family quite some time now and we absolutley love it. Out dentist gave us samples of the Pro Health Mouthwash. We will never go back to any of out past mouthwashes. For one, it has no alcohol and does not …

I have recently been exploring different dental flosses. I found out that I enjoy the deep down clean feeling that I get from the floss and wanted to get that feeling on a daily basis. Since then, I have made sure that there is floss in my home at …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

I bought a bottle of the Thompson C 1000 mg Supplement to help get some vitamin C into my daily diet, but I have to say I am very disappointed in this supplement. The reason I am disappointed is because the size of the tablets inside the supplement bottle …

This amazing mostly natural product is one I was introduced to at a fine private hotel. A full bottle was in the shower, in the raspberry winter scent, and I fell in love with it—“ abandoning my own products that I had brought for the trip.
This brand has …

It was more than 10 years when my brother had asked me to use Tetmosol to get rid of severe skin inflammation and rashes coupled with itching. At that time, I had used many medicines without having complete cure. Tetmosol worked wonderfully. Since then, I used and let my …

My digestive system was off due to antibiotics I was taking to help fight off an infection so I started taking Enzymatic Therapy Pearls IC Intensive Care Probiotics to help get it back on track, which it did without any uncomfortable side effects. In addition, the probiotic supplement also …

I actually came across this liquid soap in the ladies’ room of Bertucci’s restaurant. It was an easy soap for me to purchase, because I live right near Wegman’s supermarket. I was intrigued by this soap, because I liked the fresh scent. It smelled like lemons to me at …

I purchased the Sonic Relief Portable Ultrasound machine because I needed it for tendon injuries in my heel and on the bottom of my foot. I did not feel like going back to the doctor to see if I could get put into physical therapy where they would also …

As a child I can remember that one of the ads that I had always seen on TV was the one for Lippman nail hardener which said that it was the best and most effective way to grow your nails for people who had trouble growing their nails because …

My hair off late had started looking quite frizzy and this gave my hair a rather dull and unhealthy appearance. Though I was not sure of what really made them look like this (it may have been the dry weather or perhaps the side effect of recently coloring my …

Riemann P20 once a day sun filter
I am blessed to be in one of the categories most susceptible to sunburn, red hair, blue eyes, very pale sensitive skin! In years past sunscreen has been the bain of many of us who are fair skinned. The constant application of greasy …

I have a tendency to suddenly jump up and start dancing if a song I like comes on the radio and I also have a tendency to sit for a long time at my computer and both activities have caused me to pull the muscles in my back numerous …

When I lived in the Northern part of the states, I suffered from terrible allergies that left my eyes swollen and itching and my nose raw from sneezing and blowing it constantly. I assume it is because my body was not accustomed to any of the local pollens, as it …

I love natural soaps and Zum has been a brand that I have greatly enjoyed. I started buying Zum soaps when I discovered them at Whole Foods. Since then I have indulged myself with a new one every time I go to this store.
The last one I …

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 …

The Gaiam Yoga Ball Therapy System comes with 3 balls (2 small balls and 1 large,) a 30 minute workout therapy DVD and a pin to attach to a pump, if the balls go flat. The balls are each made out of a soft, thick, smoothe, durable vinyl. …

I have always been a great fan of aromatherapy products. So when I came across these Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers —“ I found it to be real novel product and wished to posses one for myself. This heatable lavender scented Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers were specially designed to rejuvenate tired and …

I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …

Now I’ve been contemplating whether or not I should purchase one of these toothbrushes for awhile now, I know they’ve been on the market for years now and so many people love it. I’ve heard so many raves reviews about it, but at first I wasn’t really interested. I …

I used a lot of yoga mats before. I bought Da Vinci Yoga Mat from a store on the web since it is hard to find yoga mats which are good, at a local store. I purchased it online at a cost of $25 which was not bad because I …

I use heavy sun block products in the summer because I have fair skin and was also told that I may have a slight case of lupus. Not wanting to take any chances, I protect myself, as if I do have lupus, the sun could indeed by my enemy.
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