I got this pillow to take on the plane with me for my long flight to the UK. I have fibromyalgia and often get neck and back pain when sitting for long periods. This looked like a really well made pillow, and I have seen similar ones priced …

When I was planning my wedding, I knew I needed to get on some sort of birth control. I researched a few and got on a hormonal BC like the pill. In about 3 months, I started going a bit crazy. I continued on the BC because I didn’t …

For the past few days I have been suffering from severe dry mouth conditions which indeed were making me feel quite uncomfortable and unhealthy. Apart from making my mouth feel cottony and chalky what really irritated me about this condition was the fact that I wasn’t able to eat …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

With the summer season quickly approaching, I have decided to step up my exercise routine. For the past five months, I have been working out at least three times a week. So far, I have noticed a big difference in the way I look and feel, but …

I just joined the Beachhouse Health and Fitness centre which is located in Kawana in the Sunshine Coast. I am really impressed with my membership that I bought for a year; I have never had any other gym membership like this. For a $99 up front fee …

The new local grocery store down the road from my house has been hosting a sample day one time a week. And they were giving out these little packets of One a Day Vita Craves, a cute little package with two Vita Craves just enough for a day’s …

I have concerns pertaining to the kind of lifestyle I live and all the work-oriented stress I have to endure daily. Anyhow, I’d like to believe I’m as healthy as a horse at present but I cannot put aside the daunting effects that may follow in the long …

Years ago when I was a student in high school, I would wake up early in the morning just so I could watch Denise Austin’s television show and workout to each episode. One of the main things that attracted me to her programs was her bright and cheerful …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

It feels great when you get up in the morning with a fresh breath. It is possible only with the Listerine Mouthwash. It comes in a transparent plastic bottle and is easily affordable. It helps in fighting Bad breath,plaque,tartar ,gum infection like gingivitis. Lots of exciting flavors are available and …

Known to be the cleanest ocean in the world: The Arctic Ocean. Since its frigid, forbidding climate and location is not the ideal site for shopping malls, commercial establishments, resorts, condominiums, golf courses, recreation centers, factories and residential housing, this is one ocean thus far that shall manage …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

I love to try new body washes and other bath products, and buy a new scent at least once, just to see if I like it. I’ve used Softsoap brand before, but never for body wash, and then I saw a few scents I was really wanting to …

The Nike + Ipod system is an invention which both companies have participated in. This works by Nike making shoes that will fit the Nike+ Ipod piece into the button of your shoe and this will act as a transmitter that (when put in the bottom of your shoe) …

I love to have a hot foot soak to help remove dead skin and refresh my tired feet. I have long been a fan of peppermint foot soaks, as well as tea tree soaks. Lately I have bought mostly tea tree products, so just to be different I decided …

Anyone who has ever suffered a severe urinary tract infection can understand why you’d want to do everything you can to prevent them. I’ve heard about the cranberry cure for years, but assumed it was an “old wives tale.”
What I have learned more recently is that …

NordicTrack CX 925 Elliptical is cool exercising equipment; I have placed it in my room. As the equipment comes in sub assembled parts, and it’s therefore, possible to assemble and disassemble it. This exercising device is a fascinating piece to ride on; I just love walking on it. I …

Since I keep first aid kits on hand in my home, vehicle, and our recreational boat, I keep it fully stocked with anything I might need to take care of a small emergency (or, a simple cut or abrasion). One of the items I always keep it stocked …

I purchase gillette comfort advantage sensitive skin shave gel with vitamin e aloe and glycerin because they sold it at costco. I buy whichever gender neutral shaving cream they have. I was pleasantly surprised with this gel. I knew nothing about it when I purchased …

When I can’t fall asleep at nighttime I like to use Village Naturals Sleep Therapy Mineral Shower Gel. It has a nice sweet calming chamomile lavender aroma to it that helps calm and relax my body, mind, spirit, and soul. It helps me relieve any tension and stress I …

Over the past two years (that’s when I was first introduced to Burt’s Bees products, even though it’s been around forever), I have used just about every Burt’s Bees product imagineable. I don’t like the fact that these products are extremely expensive, especially when I’ve trained myself to shop …

Back in early April of 2010 my dad suffered an ulcer. I know it doesn’t sound bad but it turned out bad enough that his regular doctor scheduled him an emergency appointment with the hospital to get him looked at. At the time my dad had been finding blood …

Knowing that I adore sea salts and other mineral bath preparations, a friend sent me a product that I found was one of the most unusual baths I have ever taken. I like to use the mineral salts for their effects on my fibromyalgia symptoms. They really help to relieve …

It is a massage walking carpet from Tiens that I thought was just a simple foot massage thing but I was wrong. It is not a foot massage that will vibrate nor does a foot spa that you need to soak your feet in water as the machine vibrates. …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

Memory is something lots of people take for granted. With the possibility of developing Alzheimer disease or dementia, I think proper care of your minds is something that should be a number one priority when it comes to our health regime.
Thus, I bring to your attention Ginkoba, a dietary …

My mother used to get painful canker sores on her tongue on a regular basis. I felt real bad for her because I knew how much it hurt her to just even move her mouth when she had a sore, let alone eat or talk! My family tried a …

I have had hemorrhoids since I was young. I think it runs in the family. Back before I actually saw a doctor for them to get more potent treatments, I used to use over the counter products, although they often did not help very much. One that I tried …

Less popular and more time consuming than Botox injections are Artecoll injections. Artecoll was invented in the 1980’s by a German by the name of Professor Gottfried Lemperle, and began being used in Canada in 1998. One of the things that makes Artecoll popular is the way the substance …

Since I have to check my blood sugar often, and because I check other people’s as well, I go through a lot of alcohol swabs. They’re all pretty much the same, as far as ingredients go, so I wanted to find the most economical. I think I …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. The hot water helps to relax my muscles and helps me to sleep better as well. I love using a variety of bath products, and one of my favorites has become the bath bomb. I love the Me! Bath Ice …

I just reviewed another first aid kit that I love and I’ll never be without and I carry it with me absolutely everywhere I go, but when my kids always watched me packing that one up when we were going on a weekend outing or anything then they would …

Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …

I really like these health aid tools. A lot. The Rapid Relief Hot and Cold Compress is a basic gel compress you can both freeze and microwave depending on the need. They are about 3 inches by 5, and are very durable - I’ve used three of them regularly …

I found these multivitamins in Target for roughly six dollars. They were marketed as gummy vitamins for adults. Kind of like Flintstone vitamins but in gummy form and for adults. I found this rather clever because I have always wanted to take a multivitamin but could not bring myself …

When a friend of mine found out that I often used mineral baths to treat the sore muscles associated with fibromyalgia, she bought me some Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral salt from PlantLife. I had never used their products before, although I had heard of them. The salts …

My health prevents me from getting certain vitamins, but Vitamin D is the worst. I am photosensitive so I cannot go and hang out in the sun and I get poisoned if out in full sun uncovered for even 20 minutes, and I cannot drink milk thanks to …

Although the summer is not officially here, I have already started to experience some of its devastating side effects, most notably extremely dry skin. To combat this, I have purchased new facial cleansers and moisturizers. Normally I remove my makeup after I get home from work and …

I obtained a small sample of Neutrogena Body Lotion from a stay at a hotel while on vacation. I was impressed that the hotel chain offered higher end brands for their guest supplies.
I’ve used Neutrogena brand many times in the past and was always very pleased …

There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

After experiencing health issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products, I decided to switch to healthier alternatives such as menstrual cups and reusable cloth pads. Because there is an initial investment with cloth pads, I decided to only purchase the Lunapads Organic Mini Pad & Insert Set, …

I use bandages, sadly, on almost a daily basis. If not me, then it’s one of my teenage sons, or my husband who is always hurting himself at work. My biggest complaint about typical bandages, though, is that they don’t allow the cut a chance to breathe. Sure, you …

I don’t normally spend $8 on bottles of after-sun lotion, but I really made the exception for the Mission Skincare After-Sun Ultra-Soothing Revive Gel because it came to me through some very high recommendations from some friends of mine. I have very pale skin and I burn very …

Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor is a mouthwash that’s specifically formulated to provide relief from the symptoms and discomfort associated with a dry mouth. The mouthwash comes in a sixteen ounce bottle for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s a very expensive mouthwash to be sure, but it’s …

I’ve been a slave to my contact lenses for over 5 years now. I’ve also sampled a lot of contact lens solutions like ReNu and other brands. I don’t normally look for a certain brand and just go by what is available over the counter. This method led …

When I lived in Panama City, Panama, I had a horrible time with UTI’s and other lower body infections. I used to drink cranberry juice and eat yogurt to help with the infections because using the antibiotics caused my stomach to cramp.
The antibiotics also made me feel …

I’ve always heard of tea tree oil as a magnificent overnight solution to pimples, but I never believed it. Throughout my teen years, I’ve suffered from horrible, dreadful, and embarrassing acne. I’ve tried so many products from prescription creams, over the counter acne products, exclusive online or as seen …