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 …

My son has an annoying habit of biting his fingernails, which likely caused an infection in his finger. I took him to the doctor, who prescribed an antibiotic. He urged me to spend the extra few bucks to have the medicine flavored with a product called FLAVORx. …

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 …

The good news is, there is always a job on campus for those that qualify for work study. The bad news, if you need a job and need one near campus (because you lack a car) work study is the only thing available for you.
I actually …

I have not often bought luxury tissues in the past as I am a bit of a skinflint with money and I just use lavatory paper to blow my nose, but lately I have had a bad cold and my poor nose has got quite sore from constantly blowing …

Lactacyd feminine wash is an important part of my life already. I have been using it for years and years now and there is no way I am living without it.
Up until I was fifteen, I did not know the different parts of my body have different needs …

I have always shaved using standard disposable razors. When my mom saw this product on a TV ad, she decided to get it for me as a gift. It is relatively inexpensive, and it came with a free manicure kit, which my mom kept for herself as I …

I had these little rough dry itchy flaky patches of skin all over my body due to my eczema until I started using the Shea Natural Original Whipped Shea Butter. I love this shea butter skin care product because it is only shea butter and nothing else. I also …

I had to purchased this gadget for my grandma as a birthday present. I know she will like thing so much, because every time she needed to check her blood pressure, she needed to ask my cousin who happened to be a nurse. She would always ask her to …

I got really dark from too much lounging on the beach and so I was looking for a soap which will help lighten up the color of my skin back to its original color. I was terribly tanned than and I needed to look whiter or at least go …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last several years. One bit of advice that was given to me was that I needed to rid my hair and scalp of chemicals—“ get them out, and then start using all natural products and see if that made a …

Jiang Zhi Tea is one of the best Tiens product with very low prices I think. This product has many uses for people. I’ve tried this product and I’ve recommended to my friends, my mothers, and many people. This is not ordinary healthy tea, it’s quite different with another …

I bought this from a local Walgreens store, it claims that you “get a radiant, sun kissed glow while moisturizing”. I got the one for medium skin tones which is me. It’s suppose to help you keep that summer glow all year round. It also said that within several …

I love to try out new body washes in the shower. I have a habit of gravitating towards the most girly, fluffy, flowery scent I can find—“ and usually in a brand like Dove or Caress, or Bath and Body Works—“ products that are primarily marketed for women. Well, …

I have struggled with blackheads and milia around my eyes for ages. I also get the occasional adult acne breakout with whiteheads that could put a fourteen year old’s to shame. I’ve always thought about getting a professional tool for working on these problems, and finally I did.
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I’ve always, since I was about fifteen years old (so I guess that’s not really “always”, but you know what I mean) had a complete and utterly impractical fear of the dentist. I had one bad experience and, I’ll admit, have never been back to the dentist save to …

When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …

I like to use a moist wipe in the bathroom for extra cleanliness, and often I buy baby wipes to use, since they are more economical than the ones made for adults, and are basically the same thing. I bought this package of Pampers SoftCare brand as a refill …

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 …

Dexatrim Max is one of the supplements that I tried recently. My friend purchases it for me on the first trial. I was asking for a gift and this is her gift for me. Dexatrim claims to block hunger and burn fat. One of those supplements who promises you …

As a mother of four children I know about birth control! What works and what doesn’t. I have been on the DepoPrevara birth control shot since the birth of my last child almost 2 years ago. I love it!
DepoPrevara is a birth control shot that lasts 3 months and …

My elderly great aunt, who lived in England as a child, was a very sharp and wise lady, and very certain of what she wanted or did not want, needed or did not need. When she made up her mind, it was set in granite. Apparently, as a …

Nothing beats old fashioned soap and water for cleaning hands but it is also useful to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer all the time especially in situations where traditional hand washing becomes impractical like when you’re inside the car or the cinema. I have learned my lesson …

I wanted to try Sinupret Kids Syrup on myself and my son since we both suffer from seasonal allergies. I liked the idea that it was a natural product instead of the chemically enhanced products other allergy medicines are. Even though it is for kids, anyone ages 2 …

I bought some Mineral Ice Rub at the drugstore, because I had a sprained back and wanted to try something new to treat it with. The cool blue gel is not greasy at all, and I found it to have a pleasant, cooling menthol smell. It didn’t make my back …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

I am diabetic and must check my blood sugar several times a day. I don’t like to dispose of lancets improperly, as this can be dangerous for other people and animals. For my home, there are lancet and needle containers that you can fill and then mail in for disposal. …

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 love Paul Mitchell’s tea tree products. I have used the shampoo and conditioner regularly for years because I love the nice tingle and cool effect on my scalp.
I recently decided to buy the hair and body moisturizer, since I loved all the other products, I thought this …

Ocean Saline nasal Spray works wonders on my dry, irritated sinus. Sometimes my allergies get so bad that I can’t breath through my nose. I love this product because it’s all natural and it doesn’t contain harsh drugs or medications. When my daughter was a baby, …

I don’t like the harsh mint flavors of most of the mainstream toothpastes. They make my mouth and tongue burn and cause me to brush for less time than I need to. My oral health is important to me, because gum disease has been linked to heart disease, and …

I read about curcumin being a very potent antioxidant that is recommended by many for general health and even cancer prevention. It was something I had never tried, but I had heard about curcuminoids, which come from the spice turmeric. Anything that protects the DNA is worth trying for me.
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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 …

Vitacost.com is a website that offers a variety of discounted products like vitamins, supplements, natural remedies, homeopathy, pet vitamins, and more. I usually go there for homeopathic remedies by Hyland’s. When I needed Hyland’s earache tablets, I drove to 3 pharmacies and looked all over the Internet. Pharmacies did …

Very recently I realized that I had not had a serious cold or flu in 5 years. Previously I was prone to lung infections and could feel the onset of symptoms and knew the doctors office was looming! I tried various herbal remedies and they had little effect. My …

I’m not really an athletic individual and much prefer a comfortable evening on my couch watching my favorite show than being out in a gym. But, occasionally I really enjoy an excellent walk. I work only two miles from where I live and when the weather is nice, I’ll …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is a superior soap for me. I just love this soap because of its effective ingredients that help me avoid annoying pimples. It also relieves wounds and sores if used continuously. I have tried so many cosmetic products and costly soaps which promise best results …

One thing I always forget to take in the morning is my vitamin. There is just something about trying to remember to take a pill I just can’t do. Recently I came across a beverage at the store next door to where I work that I think will help …

For about $20 for 2 oz this mask is definitely worth the price. I know it sounds a lot and it is but this mask works perfectly. This balances out acne irritated skin. It also contains Balsam Peru which is a natural ant-inflammatory ingredient. This mask is used 2-3 …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …

Coconut trees are abundant here in my country. They produce coconut oil and coconut milk which is very useful for preparing food and even good for digestion. Right now, coconut oil are already in bottled form to be sold to consumers nationwide. This serves as a good herbal supplements. …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in oral care products, so I often use kid’s brands for their softer, gentler flavors. And I admit, it’s kind of fun too. I’ve used just about every flavor of kid’s toothpaste—“ which is usually a bubble gum or fruit …

Its hard to maintain a white teeth and healthy gums, aside from a good healthy habits we should brush our teeth three times a day to achieve a good mouth hygiene. Where we can get tartar or a yellow teeth, from the food we eat and drink most especially …

Rite Aid has plenty of store brand products that are just as good as their national predecessors.
One such item is their baby oil. This is a simple, fragrances mineral oil, which can be used as a moisturizer in the shower or bath. This is a great way to keep …

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 …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

Although I am not a baby, I love this wash. I first looked at it when I was shopping for some baby wipes. The bottle was a different color and looked appealing, so I picked it to see what it was. I have used Johnson’s baby products before, even the …