I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

I have to admit, when I first bought these, I thought they were an herbal cough drop, essentially, and really had no idea that they were considered a dietary supplement. They were only $5 for a bottle of thirty, and though I thought it was pricey for a cough …

I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the symptoms have plagued me for years. I manage it pretty well with fiber, aloe vera, and careful diet, but sometimes it flares up anyway, when I am under stress or other things go awry in my body. This supplement was recommended by some …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia which I have dealt with since I was a teen. I often have pain and cramping in my muscles, especially my feet and legs, and the hot water helps to stop the spasm and restore my muscles …

Walking through a natural remedies store when I was on vacation put me in the mood to have a hippie moment and buy this rub. I came across an entire shelf of Zum products. Standing near them all, I could smell the incredible rich and natural spicy scents they are …

A few days back when I happened to accidentally hit my leg to a table, I hurt myself so badly that for a few moments I just couldn’t move my leg anywhere. The pain was so severe that I almost felt dizzy and giddy that I nearly had to …

I’m not shy, so I will admit, I’m at that time of life that is referred to as “The Change”. Yes, I’m talking about menopause.
I decided long before I got to this phase of my life that I would refuse to take Hormone Replacement Therapy. I do not …

In this review it is my pleasure to acquaint you with a inexpensive and effective medicine I’ve found useful to counter certain certain acne.
It is called Sulfur Ointment…
Basically, I use Sulfur Ointment for spot ‘treatment’ on my pimples. Every night after washing my face with my favorite …

I live in the Southern US where it can get extremely hot and humid in the summer months. Last summer, our air conditioning use was causing us to have extremely high power bills each month. We decided it might be a good idea to cut back on how much …

This is a great cream for healing scars and any condition which causes crusting of the skin. I used it after I had a minor surgery. I had stitches that got very inflamed and irritated from another medication that was used on them. I discontinued that because of my reaction, …

I had intended to buy myself some sensible, anti-bacterial type of liquid hand wash for my bathroom when I spotted this really cute Palmolive Aquarium one with a hologram of a dolphin swimming on the bottom of the sea on it. I always look at it when I …

This product from Bath and Body Works is a tiny sample of their anti bacterial hand sanitizer, and is one of my favorite stocking stuffers to buy in the holiday season. Often on sale, and available in a variety of their signature scents, this little bottle is the perfect size …

I wore Accuvue 2 soft contact for seven years with no problems. When I got a prescription filled in 2003, my doctor switched me to Accuevue Oasys brand. It was supposed to let more oxygen in and keep your eyes healthier. After a few days of wearing …

Despite what everyone tells me, I have always been a huge fan of herbal medicines. My father was a doctor who practiced herbal remedies and so I have found that taking them reduces a lot of sickness. Rather than buy over the counter medications, I have taken the time …

When I saw these on the shelf for the first time, I said “No way.”
I have never liked the taste of Listerine. It’s a great product, probably kills all the germs in a ten mile radius, but unless there is a specific reason I have to use it, …

I’m finally tired of the fact that I gained back all the weight I had once spent six months losing, and it wasn’t just a little bit of weight either, and all 60 pounds of it came back, and there’s a number of reasons why. I like convenience and …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

The second workout I purchased the other night was the Power Mile workout found in the Walk Away the Pounds, Power Series. Since I have tried the Express series, the Walk Diet, and the Walk Away the Pounds Abs workout; I couldn’t wait to see how the …

The problem of acne has been associated with me from my teenage years. Even though their appearance now has seemed to reduced quite a bit, even their mild presence did make me look quiet dull and unhealthy. The fact that I experience acne over my body and specially on …

Aveeno has been a good brand for me, so when I saw this anti-aging system, which was very reasonably priced, I wanted to give it a try. This set consists of an exfoliating cleanser, an eye treatment, a night cream, and a daily moisturizer with spf 30. It’s sold as …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

So this product claims to be free from any sugar content which ignites the thriving of bad bacteria that cause our mouth to emit bad breath. Well, this claim is true because I tasted and even swallowed a bit of the liquid I sprayed in my tongue. The taste …

Over the years, I have tried countless facial washes, oils, cleansers, and bars. I have tried department store brands such as Shu Uemura (cleansing oil), Chanel (rinse-off foaming cleanser), Lancome (milk cleanser), and Clinique (rinse-off cleanser) to drugstore brands like Neutrogena (facial cleansing bar and acne-free facial wash) …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

Bath & Body works is one of my favorite stores to shop in, or websites to visit, when I want a new scent, or just something to treat myself to. I love the variety of scents they have and the various products, and they all make great gifts. …

About the product:
This is a product of Bell. The whole package includes a 65-centimeter inflatable ball in light blue, an exercise manual, foot pump, and measuring strap. It was designed for people between 5-feet, four inches to six-feet tall. This exercise ball is a versatile piece that is …

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 …

My 18 month old toddler had a bad case of nappy rashes recently and as I was browsing in Watson’s, I noticed that Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly can be used to soothe discomfort on baby’s skin. I was impressed as not only can I use it to moisturize …

A few weeks back —“ I suddenly got a call from my friend (who lived nearby) and she seemed so excited about a product that she wanted to me to come over almost immediately. Though I tried to explain to her that I would come as soon as I …

I am a regular user of tea tree oil. I love its fragrance, its antiseptic properties, and the nice tingle it gives your skin. I use it for my skin, nails, scalp, and all around the house in aroma therapy products. I normally keep some organic pure tea tree …

Vaseline lotion is a brand I remember from my childhood. My grandparents used it exclusively, and I was always asking for some of the smooth yellow lotion for my own hands. The newer formula of the Intensive Care is called “total moisture” and is very similar to the one …

The Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush is the best toothbrush I have ever used. I was lucky enough to get one for free. After the first day of using it, I had plaque coming off of my teeth that I didn’t know was there. That impressed me right …

This has got to be the best deodorant/anti perspirant I’ve used by far! All the other ones I’ve use either don’t dry fast enough, leave my underarms feeling too dry, leave that white mark all over my close, or worse, don’t even serve their purpose to keep off sweat …

Ever since one of our neighbor’s kids died of dengue fever, my parents have been loyal patrons of OFF insect repellent lotion. This lotion is really a must have for every household here in the Philippines where dengue fever, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, has claimed many …

I have worn glasses since I can remember. The lenses of my glasses often get scratched because I use the wrong things to clean them. Since I don’t want to have to purchase new lenses more often than I absolutely need to, I decided to try Bausch and Lomb …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

When I was away and could not access my stick of BodyGlide, which is an anti chafing product that works really well, I went on a hunt for a similar product to help me with some blisters I had developed while walking in a new pair of heels. …

When my doctor told me I needed to take a calcium supplement, I bought a few over the counter ones that looked pretty decent. When I was discussing it with a friend who knows a lot more about supplements than I do, she insisted I needed something of a better …

In May 2006 I bought a baby myna as pet bird and I often let it play out of cage. When the myna felt hungry it would fly to me and twitter loudly and it often stood on my shoulders or even head. Someday it flied away and returned …

My absolute favorite mouthwash to use for protecting my mouth from cavities believe it or not is the Act Kids Alcohol Free AntiCavity Fluoride Rinse for Kids in the bubble gum flavor. I simply love the flavor of bubble gum as an adult, but also like keeping my teeth …

Walk Off The Weight by Eva Gizowska Barnes & Noble 2006 ISBN 13-978-1-8402-6370-1
I have MS and I have lower and upper back problems that make most exercises too hard for me to handle. Thanks to a lot of therapy I can still walk that’s why when I saw Walk …

When it comes to toothpaste there is probably nothing better than Colgate Total 12 in my opinion. I am not a fan of Colgate’s mouthwash or toothbrushes but their toothpastes are the best.
My family have been using Colgate Total 12 for over ten years and all of …

If you have ever suffered a really bad sunburn, you know exactly what I mean when I say you don’t want anything to touch your skin. When I accidentally fell sleep outdoors while on vacation, I never imagined I would end up with such a bad burn. It …

When I lived near the shore in New Jersey, there was a little bath shop that sold upscale products and brands like Crabtree and Evelyn. I became a huge fan of this brand and its products. One of my favorite purchases was the La Source bath tablets, which carry …

I bought Gillette Manual Cartridge Fusion by Gillette for a price of $70 online. I am a fan of Gillette for years and thought it would be a great addition to the razors I used, and when I began using it I thought it was a great improvement to …

I deal with dry mouth a lot. Much of it is due to medications I have to take for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried a few things to help with my dry mouth. I have chewed gum, sucked on hard candy, and …

I remember Pearl Drops products from my childhood but had not seen any in ages. I can remember the weird old tv commercials with a woman running her tongue over her teeth in an almost suggestive way. I assumed the products were no longer made. Imagine my surprise when …

As I was stocking my home gym, I came across some dumbbells at Walmart that would work out well for the gym area of my home. The ones I bought this time were 3 lb. weights and just enough to walk with on the treadmill. I purchased this set …

Quadriderm is an anti-fungal cream for itching and infections especially for private areas. The skin near our thighs is prone to fungal problems and these fungal problems cause itching which is intolerable. Summer is the time when I suffer from this annoying fungal problem and if I don’t use …

Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel has prevented me from going out of my mind from poison ivy. Shortly after doing some gardening work and evergreen trimming, I noticed something was not right on my right arm. Lo and behold, I met with a patch of poison ivy, or …