A few months ago, I began to experience some pretty odd physical problems that had me more than a little worried. It mostly started with a tingling in my hands, mostly my fingers. It felt like my arms had been held above my head and all the blood rushed …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …

I highly recommend the herbal health drink FirstVitaPlus. So far this is the most effective herbal product I tried. My sister recommended the product to me. I used to have high blood pressure up to 140 over 100. After two weeks of drinking FirstVitaPlus, my blood pressure now …

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a simple insurance plan. So…when we face something like depression what’s the alternative? I faced 8 months of severe depression until I walked into a health food store to purchase vitamins for my son. That’s when I stumbled upon an all …

I was looking for a small lotion to fit into my purse, since I had used the last bit of my Bath and Body Works brand that I normally carry. I found this Curel, and since my hands and cuticles can always use some help, I decided to give it …

When ever I watch NBC’s The Biggest Loser at night, I am always psyched to try my Biggest Winner workout with Jillian Michaels the next day. This morning was no exception, as I climbed out of bed and broke open my new Maximize Complete- Full Frontal workout …

I hate those occasions when your period starts early, with no warning, when you are not anywhere near home, and have no protection with you! My period was about three days early one month, and hit me in the middle of a day trip, an hour and a half …

When we found out that I was pregnant, I knew from then on that I wanted to have an all natural, non invasive, drugfree birth. That is just what I got at the Heart to Heart Birth Center.
I tried going to a doctor just once and he treated …

I think of my body weight as a principal indicator of the status of my health. If my body mass falls one or two pegs down the scale, I would be likely to fall ill. Any slight changes in weight could mirror something much more critical happening …

This is one product I swear by. Like a lot of girls, I can get razor burn/bumps easily around my bikini line. I tried a lot of different methods to prevent it. I had some success using powder deoderant as a shaving cream, but the thickness of it ruins …

I am an avid user of dental floss. I totally believe in good dental hygiene. Bad dental hygiene not only results in embarrassing bad breath, but can lead to more serious problems such as cavities, gingivitis and other health problems. Brushing just isn’t enough as that does not adequately …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

While many people are aware of Benefibers ability to promote digestive health, many may be passing up on a valuable weight-loss tool.
There are many varieties of Benefiber including the tasteless powder form that can be added to any drink. This powder helps to provide extremely …

Taking care of the skin is part of every woman’s beauty regimen. It is a fact that we spend longer time in pampering our skin compared to men. We always want to look good and presentable in front of everyone. One important thing is of course to maintain a …

I have recently been using Forever Bright aloe vera toothgel which is made by Forever Living products. I’ve been familiar with Forever Living products for some years now. They are not particularly cheap but my experience has shown that their products work well.
Forever bright aloe vera …

I have combination skin, and tend to have problems with both ends of that spectrum, with adult acne on the oily parts, and dry flakiness on the dry ones. Finding the right combination for cleansing and moisturizing can be difficult and I am always trying the latest ideas. When …

Q-Tips, made by Johnson& Johnson, are such a versatile product, and one that I never let myself run out of. It can be used for so many things. I prefer the J & J Q-Tips over any of the other brands because quite frankly, I believe them …

Foot massagers and foot soaks have always caught my fancy and I would leave no opportunity to get one for myself- if any of them from the market if they truly interested me. I strongly believed that these foot products were a great aid to help revive tired and …

This product was given to me as a gift, wrapped neatly in a basket along with some other bath goodies. I had no idea what it was at first and it had to be explained to me! This is a simple stainless steel bar, in an odd but …

A couple months ago I realised that I had gained a lot of weight after I was going through depression, and thus I decided to go on a strict diet and lose a certain amount of weight by a certain time. The diet worked like a charm and I …

I recently started using pore clearing strips again for my nose. I used them in the 90’s when they first became popular, and recently bought some of the old Biore strips that I used to use back then. When I ran out, I went to order more, but …

My clear skin just seemed to be perfect unless and until those dreaded pimples didn’t show up. Though my pimples weren’t of those severe category type- merely their appearance on my face( especially on my forehead ) was enough to make my face dull and lifeless. These pimples were …

It´s difficult to imagine that Africa has a winter but it does. When anyone mentions Africa, the images that conjure in the mind are the heat and the wilderness. But it does and Botswana for example, is in the midst of it. The winters here are cold and …

After my temporary hair straightening treatment showed signs of fading away, I found my hair return to its original self. My hair which looked straight, soft and silky earlier, now felt so rough and frizzy, that it almost looked unhealthy. The fact that I wasn’t planning for yet another …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

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 …

Finally a diet pill that works and does not cost a fortune! I saw results the first week that I used this product, technically the first day if you count the way that it made me feel. This product really does a lot and works very fast. It is …

I love to use a toner after I wash my face, to help minimize pores and prep my skin for the moisturizer. I also love to use on during the day just to freshen up, especially in the summer when my face is a little oilier and might break out …

I came across these pads a week or so after my son was born. I usually am against conventional disposable products due to their uncomfortable, nonbreathable nature, but these pads really exceeded my expectations as far as disposable products are concerned. These pads have no plastic in them to …

Unless I use a good lotion on my feet , they will get dry and hard feeling. In the summer I love to wear sandals and flip flops , so that is not an option. I found this lotion several years ago , and I have to say it …

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 …

I had been experiencing a severe back pain for quite some time now and was finding it really difficult to actually carry out my normal day to day routine. The fact that my heating pad which indeed proved to be quite beneficial in helping my heal all my …

I first ran into this product at work. It was sitting in our employee bathroom amidst a sea of other half-used cleaners and what nots. I’ve only had to clean the bathroom a handful of times, but when I needed to make short work of the disgustingness that was …

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 like to use massages to help work out cramps and muscle spasms, and to treat the pain that comes with having fibromyalgia. Fortunately, I have a loving partner who will happily assist me by giving wonderful massages when I need them. This along with nightly hot baths has …

One of the fish oil supplements I have been taking daily is the Nordic Naturals Kenai Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplement. I like this supplement because it does not have a fishy taste at all. In fact, this supplement has a lemony citrus flavor that I find pleasing. I …

A friend of mine shares my love of handmade soaps. We always tell each other about good ones that we find, and often give soaps as gifts. The last soap I received from this friend was from a site called Olde Crone’s Bewitching Bath soaps. I had to laugh when …

There are very few things in life that I love as much as swimming and it is with deep regret that I have only gone once this entire summer due to the fact that our local pool is always filled with screaming kids that probably do their business in the …

I love to use bath salts and nicely fragranced products in my bath. I take a bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In the winter, I like to use a lot of moisturizing products, because the frequent exposure to hot water can sometimes make my skin dry. …

I have been an avid wearer of Freshlook colorblends brand of contact lenses, but the price is a little too steep. So I was out in the mall scouting for a new pair of cheaper contact lenses, and I went to EO optical shop in Megamall. I saw the …

About two years ago, I started to notice a rather alarming occurance in my life. I would be sitting and writing on of my stories or poems, or working on a project, and suddenly my mind would start to wander, and I was left, minutes later, wondering what I …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

It seems as though I’ve always been on one diet or another since I was about 13. I’ve had varying degrees of success with them and the only one that had any substantial results and a sustained weight loss was when I went to Weight Watchers with two …

I had been taking “regular” niacin to help reduce my cholesterol without statins. When I first began taking it, I experienced the dreaded niacin flush, which can be quite uncomfortable, scary and dramatic—“ if you don’t already know what you are dealing with.
As I took the niacin for longer periods …

Sometimes I want to snack on candies and sweets but I’m worry about the negative consequences - put on weight, cavity and how damaging it is to my health in general. I wish there’s some kind of sweet that I can happily munch on without worrying. If …

Salanpas Pain Relieving Patch worked wonders for my excruciating pain. I have a pinched nerve in my neck that causes me to have sever pain in my neck which radiates down my shoulder. I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in my neck over twenty years ago and …

I have tried many products in combination in order to get rid of my acne. My skin is too sensitive to use the more common over the counter acne products. I also wanted to look for an alternative to the antibiotics my doctor prescribed for me, as prolonged use …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

I have been using tampons for over ten years and I have tried many different kinds. I stopped trying new brands when I found Tampax Pearl. I’ve uses the light, regular and super absorbency.
One of the most important things to note is they are comfortable! They are easy to …