Picture this: A travel weary young man fresh off the 12 hour over night train from Paris, covered in sweat, head full of random tidbits of information, and finger still sore from taking so many pictures.
That was me, backpacking through Europe…. untill I stepped into the Euro Youth hostel. …

I wanted a small stationary pedal exerciser for when I have to spend long hours sitting at a desk working, because I wanted to get in a little lower body exercise at the same time. Plus, I thought it might help the circulation to always keep moving like …

I didn’t understand how extensive the Burt’s Bees product line really was until about a year ago. I’d see a few like little gift sets at my local grocery store, and started experimenting with these products that way, but I didn’t really know that they have a whole slew …

The Total Body Wrap Pillow is the best pillow I have ever used. I have spent thousands of dollars for pillows and neck support products, and have finally found the solution.
Being a side sleeper, it is normal for me to wake up in the morning with pains in …

Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …

I needed some plain maxi pads after I gave birth to my daughter. I wasn’t allowed to wear tampons of course. I was trying to find something simple like the pads they give you at the hospital after having a baby. I saw some pads at the store called …

I used Mivizu Yoga Mat by Mivizu when my previous yoga mat was getting thin. I bought it online last year, and the product was actually a set of 3 yoga mats in one container.
I tried it after learning it had a lot of happy customers, and I …

For the past couple of months my skin has felt way more oily than usual. I was looking for a deep facial cleansing product and I figured that this product would be perfect for me. I have purchased a few Burt’s Bees products in the past and …

I always believed that keeping your skin clean and dirt- free always went a long way to keep it looking young and healthy. For this reason, I never hesitated in investing in various cleansing cloths- because according to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the best and …

I suffer from terrible hemorrhoids that burn, sting and itch from time to time and one of the hemorrhoids products I like to use to help cleanse and soothe my hemorrhoids naturally is the Equate Pre Moistened Hygienic Cleansing Hemorrhoid Wipes with Witch Hazel. I like these wipes …

The ProMed Ultrasound Device is very effective, though I have to say, it seems a bit shoddy considering its price. I suffer from work related muscle pain in my left thigh, and I can honestly say that this ultrasound unit has helped to alleviate that pain greatly. I can’t …

My husband bought this product because it was good for the hair. I for one am experiencing hair fall so I was happy that he bought this product for us to try. The only good that I can think of on using this oil product was that it has …

I am a person who has been suffering from severe headaches right from my teenaged years. Though I try my best to use various alternative therapies( reiki, AccuPressure techniques) to help me heal my headaches, most of the time my headaches are so severe that they seem to calm …

When I decided to try a few natural alternatives to chemical hair dyes which had been eating my hair’s quality alive, henna based products were among the first suggested to me. My first try was with a henna based cream formula, and although it didn’t quite cover my gray, it …

When my son was first born everything was seeming to go down health wise. He was breathing quite loudly and my daughter and I came down with the worst colds ever. I tried to stay away from my son as much as possible, but it is really hard to …

Brushing your teeth is a fundamental health habit. We learned that since we were kids. In my case, I always do it every after eating. I always brush after eating because I easily develop infection brought by my tonsils. Before I was hospitalized because my tonsils were infected. Whenever I …

Stretch marks are definitely alarming at my age. I began having stretch marks when I lost a great deal of weight. I may have reduced my size to a slender figure, but a few parts of my body retained the flabs. I didn’t have a toned …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

Herbalife products are made from natural ingredients, which is the primary attraction to switch these products. I noticed a difference in the way my body felt within a few days after trying products like the vitamins and other supplements. I experienced more energy and particularly my eyesight seemed clearer. …

I ordered this coconut scented shampoo because someone I know was raving about how shiny and silky it made her hair. I have tried a great variety of shampoos and most of them in this price range did a pretty decent job, so I gave it a try. I was …

I bought this dryer as a gift for an elderly friend. When she passed away, it was passed on to me. I have only ever used bonnet dryers in the salons before using this one. I rarely have the time and patience to sit under something just to …

I’m not a health freak by any stretch of the imagination. Quite frankly, I’d probably be seen at the other far end of that spectrum. I’m obsessively lazy and love my couch, my reeces peanut butter cups, and my books far too much to consider exercising these days. I’m …

Dear readers,
I’m going to write about something very important for all of us and very easy to learn only if we are honest, sincere and responsible people. Remember if health is lost everything is lost, and living becomes meaningless so, it’s always advisable to take care of oneself, as …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

When I was on a day trip with some friends, we had several things to do before eating lunch, which was at a restaurant with reservations for a specific time. We were all starving and complaining, and our driver came to the rescue by pulling out some Clif bars he …

One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …

Air Alert is a vertical jump program that was introduced back in the nineties. I used this product and did not gain any inches on my vertical. They claim you will improve at least eight inches. They have you do a ridiculously large amount …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

Band Aid Plastic Strips is the best known brand of band aid in our country. Aside from it’s hygienic, safe and easy to use, I’m always sure that its very cheap price doesn’t affect its quality. Band aids are often used in small open wounds to …

I honestly have no idea what makes a tampon sport. This box claimed to be sport. Now I did not buy it based on this claim because I cannot see how one tampon is more sporty than another. The box claims it is for active lifestyles …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

I have been trying to find a natural, aluminum free deodorant that actually works. I have found a few that work better than others, but nothing that even comes close to the aluminum containing mainstream products—“ you know, the ones that actually keep you from stinking.
I am aware …

I’ve always grown up watching my mother’s nightly skin care rituals, and it was sort of therapeutic to witness, and it’s been fond memories for me ever since. And, I’ve also learned a great many things from her about proper skin care that I’ll carry with me for the …

I am always interested in natural products. Some are complicated and have a list of ingredients a mile long that leave even the best linguist baffled at their pronunciations—“ and then there are products like this one. Wow Drops.
I probably would not have noticed the product if not for its …

This product from Boots is a basic body scrub with rounded microbeads. I have been using it in place of soap to try and get a bumpy, dry part of my arms and shoulder cleared up which became a mess after an unfortunate reaction to another product.
The scrub …

A few years ago, I was happily a member of a local LA Weight Loss group, but the center closed down and I was forced to look for other alternatives. LA Weight Loss WAS exceedingly expensive, but it worked, even if they DID try to force their food products …

I was intrigued when I saw these on the store shelves. I am not a fan of swallowing large pills, and multi vitamins always seem to be large pills. I checked out the ingredients and was pleased to find that they do not contain iron. I have a …

When it comes to sanitary napkins, I like to be able to move around or sleep and be fully protected. I have tried plenty of overnight pads, and most of them are pretty decent. I recently purchased the Walgreens brand Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings. The ultra thin …

I keep a large number of lotions about, mostly because a friend of mine works at a skin care shop, and gives to me a lot of the products they would have gotten rid of otherwise. I have rather sensitive skin, prone to rashes and outbreaks of adult acne, …

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 …

This is a face cream I bought one winter when my skin was feeling really dry and was quite scaly I chose this because of the alpha glycolic acid content. This acid has an exfoliating effect similar to a gentle face peel, without the irritation from scrubs or exfoliating sponges/loofah.
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We have been using Lever 2000 in our house for around 10 years. It is one of our favorite soaps with good reason. It really smells fantastic and it does a great job of removing smells and keeping odors away. My husband works outdoors and comes …

A few years back I remember owning Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat which I bought online for $22.50. The yoga mat was available in 1 piece and in black color. It came with a free bag. It was made by Harbinger and was made to give support for yoga …

One Touch Horizon blood sugar level testing meter by Johnson and Johnson.
Recently I came across a medical product that can be used by self to monitor his own sugar level in blood. The Ad went on to say that it would save much of your time as you need …

I’ve been taking protein for a long time now in efforts of building muscle so I decided to try using the SNI Micronized Creatine as well. I bought it from the local Vitamin Shoppe. The way this product works is that you use it every other month. So, I …

I hate to even relive this embarassing problem, but I suppose it’s a necessary evil. About two years ago, I started to notice what I thought was a pimple forming on the underside of my arm. After another two days, it was getting larger, about the size of a …

I am a very workaholic girl and I am always sitting in my scroll chair.
I eat five times a day everyday.
I can’t control myself eating. Then, the time comes I realize that …

I like to have a good bar of antibacterial soap in my kitchen and bathroom both. I have teenage boys in the house who never come inside without some sort of dirty and grim all over them. They could’ve been at school all day, and still manage to get …

I originally got the Planetary Herbals, Slippery Elm Lozenges, Tangerine Flavor in a little trial sample bottle of just 10 lozenges. But, after I have tried them I went back to see how much a full bottle of 200 was. I didn’t think it was too bad at the …