Recently I’ve realized where I’ve gained a little weight especially since starting my new job, which has put quite a bit of stress on me a part from everything else. I would have gone on an exercise plan, but even that seems to be a bit difficult sometimes since …

From time to time, I experience swelling in my feet and tons of throbbing dull aches in them as well. The only relief I get from the swelling and aches in them are by soaking them in a warm footbath made with the Village Naturals Therapy Aches and Pains …

Whenever you have a small child it is best to keep a thermometer handy. Fevers are unpredictable and you don’t want to be caught without something to monitor it. I have been caught in this situation before, and it can lead to a lot of unnecessary panic. My mother …

I’ve been suffering with leg cramps due to fibromyalgia for years. When I first started having them, in my late teens, they would wake me at night with a horrendous spasm from my hip all the way down to my feet which would not want to let go. …

I have a lot of problems with my back. I have Spinal Stenosis in my upper and lower back and I also have a perforated disk in my lower back. It hurts so bad sometimes, that simple walking even in a grocery store will have me feeling like someone …

I know that keeping my hands clean is very important especially with all the strands of flu going around. I also know that it is fairly easy for my kids and I to get sick and want to eliminate germs as best I know how. I like using hand …

I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …

I am a huge fan of natural soaps. When I have tried Zum soaps in the past, I really liked them so when I was last shopping at Whole Foods, I picked up a bar that I had not tried yet. They have so many interesting combinations of scents, that …

We got into a situation recently, where we needed one of our medications very badly and couldn’t wait, but our normal pharmacy was closed for some reason or another. We ended up going to another pharmacy that is a chain pharmacy because they were supposed to have a …

I love to use organic and natural products, but sometimes they are not always the best performers. I love 100% Pure’s philosophy. They take the organic thing very seriously, as you can see on their packaging. This body wash is a very natural blend. It has a ton of botanical …

I am a total clutz, I’ll admit. I could walk in a straight line on a flat surface and still manage to trip over my own two feet. My husband jokes he needs to take out massive insurance on me before I suddenly manage to seriously injure myself. Although, …

The Life Spectrum Forte Vitamin Supplement has become a regular staple of my diet. I have been taking it daily for the past three years. Honestly, no other vitamin supplement does the trick for me.
The only major drawback is one capsule’s vitamin C content is only 90 …

My work required me to be on my feet for most of the day. By the end of the day my feet would start hurting because of severe pain. Though I tried massaging in some pain relief creams and treated my aching foot with hot compresses to get some …

Nivea cream needs no introduction, everyone knows it, is one of the most popular creams out there, but still want to give my opinion on it.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
The cream comes in a metallic, round, flat and blue pot, with the sign “NIVEA Creme” in white on the top of the …

I love lip balm, especially those made with natural ingredients. Since I had tried some of Honeybee Garden’s body powder, I wanted to see how their beeswax lip balm was. The formula was great—“ it has beeswax, coconut oil, jojoba, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E. All of those ingredients …

I have been battling with dandruff for as long as I can remember. If I use ordinary shampoo, my scalp gets itchy even if I wash my hair everyday. Using ordinary conditioner makes matter worse. It’s like my scalp is allergic to certain kinds of ingredients that are in …

If you have ever heard the term “chicken skin” it may have been referring to a condition called Keratosis Pilaris or KP. It is very common—“ according to my doctor about one in three people have it somewhere on their bodies. There is a hereditary factor, and it is common …

A while back, I had a bet with my mother-in-law and one of her teacher friends that basically ended up with all of us on a diet (or, in my case, a serious life change), and whoever lost the most weight by the end of a three or …

I’ve always been interested in traditional Chinese medicine. When my brother sent me some throat lozenges from his travels, I loved them—“ just as much for the “exotic” factor as for the fact that they worked. When a friend of mine, a singer, mentioned using this product when his …

Brushing of teeth is essential in our everyday life. Our teeth is very important because it plays a very important role when we eat. This is the reason why we have to take care of it and keep it strong and healthy. Choosing the right toothpaste should not be …

Iodoral is an Iodine supplements available from many sources on the Internet. It delivers 12.5mg of Iodine per tablet. I found this product while researching thyroid problems. My Doctors were stumped. I had all the symptoms of low thyroid function and an enlarged, nodule filled thyroid …

The Ivanko Super Gripper is designed to increase forearm strength. It does this by adjusting the 2 springs to diffrent levels the stronger your forearms get. The exercise just involves gripping the piece of equipment all the way down until both gripper sides touch. I prefer not to sqeeze …

I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …

After hearing me complain about my pimples for a few days, my mom handed me a bottle of CVS Purifying Mint Masque and urged me to try it. I was a little weary at first because, though I’ve used face washes before, I’ve never tried a face mask. Furthermore, …

I had never seen a scrub like this before. I heard this from a friend of mine and suggested that I should try it. I was skeptical because of the price for such a little jar. This costs me $50 and it’s the best 50 I ever spent on …

After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …

I wanted to start a more intensive exercise program, and since I have a high resting heart rate, my doctor recommended that I buy a heart rate monitor. The one he suggested was a little out of my price range, so I looked for an affordable alternative and found …

Whenever I get a cut or scrape I look for something that will aid in its quick and painless healing. I like to be able to use a bandage that is comfortable, inexpensive and waterproof. I have always hated having to switch out a bandage each and every time …

I bought this product just for fun. I had never seen anything like it, and I had been trying out different types of deodorants, looking for one that was aluminum free, since learning of the risks associated with aluminum products.
This contained zinc ricinoleate, chamomile, potassium alum, phenoxyethanol, estratetaenol, and alcohol. …

My doctors have suspected that I may have a mild case of lupus for years. Because of this, I have always been told to never go out in the sun without adequate protection. I usually carry an emergency stick of sun block in my purse for when I am out …

We are all grown up and ready for the world when we find that we still have “ACNE”. About 25% of men and about 50% women still find that they have a problem with Acne. You wonder what to do when those unsightly pimples and blackheads appear from out …

I wanted a mouthwash that would eliminate not only bad breath but any stale or unpleasant tastes lingering in my mouth. I used to use Listerine but I can’t stand the burning sensation or the fact that it tastes a minute to full work. I noticed that Scope’s Dual …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …

I have a case of “suspected lupus” so I have been told to be very vigilant about avoiding excess sun exposure, since photo-sensitivity is a problem common to lupus patients and can cause serious skin problems as well as systemic ones. In the summer, I normally wear a sun …

According to the current research available to dentists 70 % of Americans do not floss their teeth on a daily basis, this includes both children and adults regardless of age group, sexuality, or gender and this has become a huge problem which can lead to obesity, weight gain and …

Ever since I sat down in one of those shiatsu massaging chairs at the shopping mall, I have been hooked on the sensation of those rolling massaging spheres. I have the HoMedics full body massaging mat, and enjoyed the vibrations it provides. But if you …

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 …

The Sinarest syrup is used to cure the cold infection. Generally it is used for kids and even the elders can use it to cure the mild cold infection at the beginning. This syrup is not very strong and does not contain any chemical, which may cause …

I wouldn’t exactly say I’m a sickly person. In fact, prior to moving to Michigan, I would get a yearly flu, around September, and after a week or two I was right as rain and wouldn’t have another problem until the following September. It was like clock work. But, …

Getting contact lenses is the best decision I have ever made. I have always been wanting to try Air Optix since I first started wearing contact lens. I have heard a lot of good things about Air Optix Aqua. My first contact lens was a cheaper brand. After 6 …

I have noticed lately some red nasty acne scars on my face that I just cant get to go away so I decided to get some of the Mama Mio See No Scar Solution. So far I have been using it every day for about 3 weeks and my …

The last time I went to get my hair styled, I complained to my hairdresser about my haircolor fading after only a couple of weeks after I used it. She recommended that I buy a rather expensive bottle of Redken product called Color Extend Color Veil. Supposedly this …

I bought Crest Whitening Strips because I read that they can whiten the teeth. For a long time, I wanted to have whiter teeth without paying a lot of money. I can’t go to a dentist because of my schedule, so when I read about Crest, I decided to …

Being diabetic, I use a lot of the low carb Atkins products because they do not greatly affect my blood sugar. Some of their bars are great—“ others only so-so. This one is a staple in my sweet-craving arsenal, and I buy it on a regular basis. Although …

I have skin that tends to get dry in the winter, and dry skin can sometimes be itchy.
I love to use a bath oil before I dry myself off from the shower. I especially like a spray version, because it goes on more easily and does not spill, and …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

I have been a believer in multi vitamins ever since seeing what a huge difference it made in how I felt. I developed fibromyalgia symptoms in my late teens, and went for several years with no clear diagnosis. In this time, I felt so exhausted that I could …

I have heard the rumors that this bath oil works as a mosquito repellant. Since I had an Avon order for some other items, and it was on sale, I thought I would order some and see if the rumors are true. When I got my oil delivered, I …

I have been on birth control for about 3 years now and I have been taking Seasonle for about 2 years.
When I first started taking birth control I was prescribed Yasmin and I was only on it for a month because I had daily breakthrough bleeding. I am …