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 …

When my hair was natural, I never really worried about the amount of products that I put in it since I never had to deal with them weighing it down. Since my hair is now permanently straight, I have had to try to find products that will help …

Manufactured by a company called Pascual Laboratories, Poten Cee is one of the Vitamin C tablets in the market today. You can buy it at Drugstores such as Mercury Drugs either in a box or per piece. The packaging is really simple but instantly communicates what the tablets are …

I have loved black currants ever since I was first introduced to black currant flavored tea. I became obsessed with them, because the flavor is quite unusual here in the states, outside of teas, but on the other side of the Atlantic they are quite a popular flavor and can …

In order to keep my workout regime interesting, to complement my weight lifting days at home, I occasionally go out to the Body Lab Gym in Kempton Park as this is the cheapest one of them all that I have information about.
This is a great gymnasium as the mere …

Being a child who was very apt to catch any cold or flu that came her way, and suffered from several different allergies on top of all that, my mother was always worrying about my health. Some time, later on in my childhood, she discovered Lysol’s disinfectant spray and …

My dad has a bad back, and he often goes to the spa to get a massage. It�s really cheap, but he doesn�t have a lot of time to go. So as a Christmas gift, I decided to give him a back massager. I saw the Panasonix EX-Tension Massager …

As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

I tried this mask when I was having a particularly bad acne episode in the summer heat. There were at least ten pimples on my face and more on my neck and back. My normally combination skin had gone haywire due to a new medication I was taking, and the …

I’ve been having leg cramps and foot cramps as a symptom of my fibromyalgia for years. I’ve taken muscle relaxers at times, but prefer not to be on any more drugs than I have to be. When I first developed them, as a teenager, I would take over …

The NutreLife Soft Iron 30 mg. Tablets are a great food supplement. They are specifically designed for someone who needs a higher level of iron in the body. I would like to share my impressions of this excellent health product.
Please let us start this review with the design of …

I have mixed feelings about this Fisherman’s Friend product. I first tried the original Fisherman’s Friend many years ago, when my grandmother used to eat them constantly. She was a true believer in the product. I tried this variety more recently when I had a really bad cough. I …

I used to take another brand of Vitamin C supplement but had always found it too acidic. I have a stressful job so it was imperative that I take my vitamin C anytime I needed to without having to worry about taking it on an empty stomach and …

I have thinning hair, and I am always looking for anything to make it look fuller. When I saw this little tool, I thought I had found something that would give me a luxuriously thick looking pony tail option. I have not worn a pony tail since my hair …

I made my trek to Bath and Body Works for their amazing semi annual clearance sale last week, and I left with a bundle of my favorite scented shower gels and other products. While I was there, I was thrilled to find that they had the Black Amethyst shower gel …

Every time I hear the word White Flower, I always associate it with fainting spells. I remember during my younger days, I always saw my neighbors and even my teachers using White Flower bottles when somebody fainted. I never tried using it during my younger years. Then a few …

I had a Sonicare Elite 5300 that I just loved, so when I decided to purchase a second sonicare for our household, I decided to spend the extra 20 and get a sonicare elite 7300. Don’t get me wrong, you do get the very best toothbrush available today, and …

Lately I have notice that I have been drawn to workouts that remind me of my old Kick boxing classes and also to dance inspired cardio routines. When I spotted the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix: Cardio Hip Hop and Cardio Kick workout at TJ Maxx the …

I love to use a foot soak occasionally to soften and treat my feet. I had been using a tea tree oil soak for a long time, which I am very fond of, but one day I got a little bored with it and decided to try something different. I …

I have always been the type of person that puts off taking her vitamins, skips a day or has to be pestered into taking them. I have no problem swallowing pills, I just can’t be bothered with making the effort to take them. My mom always had …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

I have diabetes, and I believe that treating the condition should always involve some kind of nutritional approach as well as a medical one. It is an illness known for its prevalence in those with poor diets, so treating it with a better diet just makes sense. When …

When looking in my local Bath & Body Works for some lotion, my daughter came across the Twilight Woods Shower Gel from Bath & Body Works Signature Collection. She knew it wasn’t associated with it, but it had the word “Twilight” (she is a fan of the book …

There are numerous toothpastes on the market which promise a whitening effect, and I have tried several of them. The product that whitens my teeth the best is Crest Vivid White-while it does not taste great, in my opinion, and the results are subtle and not immediate, I have …

Holosync is a set of meditation music available on CD. Each CD corresponds with every level, which means that you have to start from the first level for a few weeks before listening to another CD. I am not quite new to meditation myself and in fact, I have …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …

I really don’t know why I decided to try this product. I have used other products by Hyland’s and was not impressed at all. I like the idea of homeopathic medicine, but I am also aware that it is not regulated, not tested well, and is based on “iffy” …

As someone who has been a runner and avid fitness participant most of my life, I have seen many fads come and go that claim to burn fat, or give you thighs or abs of steel, or other lofty promises. From personal experience and years of attending fitness classes and …

Playtex Sport Tampons are the best thing to ever happen to me, well at least the best thing to ever happen to me during my time of the month. These tampons are specifically designed for those of us who are very active. When one of my friends told …

I have to admit that I was a little hesitant to try a drink mix that would even remotely taste like vegetables, but I figured if V8 can do it, then why not this one, and make it taste good. So, I dropped an unbelievable amount of money on …

I went through a phase before I started coloring my hair where I used to keep highlights in it constantly. I went to salons for ages, always paying at least fifty dollars for a few touch ups to add some golden highlights to my brown hair. I loved the look. …

Hapee toothpaste is a great Filipino made product. I personally love using Hapee toothpaste because not only is it cheap, it also is effective in cleaning and strengthening your teeth and gums. It also gives you fresh breath and whitens teeth as well. Hapee is a great buy, very …

I had the day off yesterday so I thought I would try out my new 4 Mile Super Challenge workout from the Walk Away the Pounds Express Collection. I have now officially lost track of how many of their workouts that I have tried. Safe to say …

In the past, doctors have recommended that I take Colace brand stool softener for constipation related to irritable bowel syndrome. Sometimes it would work effectively, and sometimes not. I found better results by using a daily regimen of fiber supplementation. When I was planning a long road trip, I …

I was one of the unfortunate few born with sensitive teeth, like my father. I am one of the people in the world that have such sensitive teeth that I do not drink anything without a straw. I never use ice and frequently enjoy soft …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

When I got pregnant with my first child, I thought I was incredibly lucky, because I’d prepared myself for the worst in the way of morning sickness and never so much as experienced any queasiness. My friends who had children were all patting me on the back and tell …

I recently suffered from first degree and second degree burns on my right arm and right thigh when I was frying some food. The medicine the doctor gave me was just an antibiotic really to help prevent infections. But the burns really hurt and I didn’t really think I …

I am in my early forties and now have become worried about the dreaded crow’s feet and little lines and wrinkles that everyone gets whether they like it or not. I have combination skin, so finding products that will work without causing oiliness or pimples can be a challenge, especially …

For awhile I had heard a friend talking about “coconut oil monoglycerides” and how they could help boost the immune system. I heard a lot of pretty out-there claims, that it could kill viruses and bacteria from inside the body without harming the natural flora, that it would prevent …

I love cherry scent. This is one of the reason why I bought this for my daughter. The fact that it is from Loreal is also interesting. At the back of the product you will see it says this is gentle, detangling and tear free. It also claims to …

I love aroma therapy. I am a true believer, because smell affects my mood, and mood effects the body’s capacity to self heal. I have a variety of essential oils that I use—“ sometimes literally for what they are supposed to be for, and sometimes just because I like how …

The flood of various skin and hair care products available in the market today proves to be a great boon to help me keep me looking beautiful and young. The fact that I always try to use a different type of product each time I happened to buy …

I’m not sure why I find nutty smells so appealing since I usually tend to gravitate towards the more femine flowery smells, much to my best friend’s chagrin since she can’t stand those smells, but this Macademia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque is a fabulous invention as far as …

During my thirty odd years I acquired a few scars; from stitches on my leg during a fall, to a small surgical scar on my stomach. I had tried various scar creams over the years but nothing compares to Bio-Oil Scar Healer.
I kept seeing the television commercials for Bio-Oil …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

It was a hard realization to come to when, a couple years ago, I realized just how out of shape I really was. And not just plain out of shape, but very overweight. I suffered some depression for a while, and ate my way through it and, as a …

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum
My dad frequently uses Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum, and he recommended me to use it as well.
This acts as an eye serum, and it is basically functions to optimize skin’s defenses. It costs a reasonable …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …