A couple months ago, I’ve been breaking out getting acne and on top of that, having dry, oily skin; in my point of view, one of the worse combinations! I was walking through Shoppers and came across the Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser and decided to give it a try. I …

Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …

I get sever migraine headaches to the point my eyes go blurry, my head is pounding and I am vomiting continually. One of the homeopathic medicines I have been taken during a migraine headache that seems to help ease the migraine away is the Hyland’s Migraine Headache Relief Tablets. …

A while ago I noticed that my skin has been becoming drier and drier. Of course with the dryness came itching. As time went on the itching became worse and worse. Eventually it got up to the point where I was scratching my legs until they bled. So …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

I have become a fan of natural healing, and having fibromyalgia I have heard about arnica for ages. Some of the products I use in my nightly bath contain arnica, and it is often an ingredient in salves. When I saw that Heel made an arnica ointment, at first …

With my autoimmune disease, my immune system is always weak and I always seem to be catching viral infections and colds. One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended I take daily to help prevent me from getting sick is the Loviral Soft Gels. So far, I have been …

I have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …

Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …

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 …

I’ve had some hit and miss experiences with SinuCleanse, but this one seemed like it was just a typical nasal spray with a saline solution, and I was in a hurry and on my way to work so I just picked it up. Especially when I’m at work, I …

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 wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy since I was unfamiliar with her first video, or any of her work on Public Television.
While I like the inclusion of all …

The Pilates Reformer model is a high-end excercise machine, but I found the footbar to be too stiff for prolonged use over one hour per day. The sample videos show the users in bare feet, and this was an impossiblity for me on the second day.
The problem with the …

Lahor antibacterial soap bar is made by Saponia, big Croatia producer of cosmetics and housewares. I like Lahor because it’s cheep but good soap, and I like to wash myself with the soap bar and not with shower gels when I take shower because I feel more clean and …

Although it is a little embarrassing, I ended up buying this product by accident. The picture on the front of the little drop of water falling into a pool made me think that it was a “rain” scented body wash that I had picked up moments ago in the store. …

In the winter I got a terrible cold which ended up becoming a nasty ear infection. Treating it with antibiotics cured it, but one of my ears has never quite been the same since. After my recovery, I suffered several small relapses, which required a visit to an …

I’ve had a problem with thinning hair since turning forty, and I have tried many products to hopefully restore some of the body or at least stop hair loss from progressing. I became interested in Alter Ago products when I saw them in a beauty supply store, and bought …

I have counted on herbs and herbal medicine to treat a variety of problems over the years and rarely am I disappointed. This product by New Chapter is another example of excellence in herbal supplements. I practically live at my local health food supply place and they always keep …

Like most people, I have a first aid kit for the home and vehicle. I make sure it is stocked with practically anything I would need in an emergency because we live so far away from help and the hospital. I had a bout a few years …

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 …

I have very sensitive skin and so I have to think twice before using any cream. My sister uses Vaseline Intensive care, Aloe Fresh light moisturising Lotion and she never had any skin related problem with this cream . I tried the lotion in small amount from my sister’s …

Having healthy teeth has always been an important part of my everyday life. I make sure to brush, floss and swish with mouth wash at least twice a day to keep my teeth healthy, strong and cavity free. And I’m sure I am not the only person who wants …

During my most recent visit to the eye doctor, I learned that I should not be washing my glasses with Windex or other cleaners that are designed for more powerful household purposes. I have been using this Target Optical Lens Cleaner for my glasses, and it works quite …

Whenever I would think of Gold Bond powder, the original that comes in the yellow bottle, it reminded me of something an elderly person would use. Something about its mentholated odor and old fashioned looking packaging always gave me a warm memory of my grandfather—“ even though my grandfather …

I have been suffering from herpes since a long time. I don’t remember the exact years but when I had anything spicy I used to get cold sores on my lips and surrounding parts. It is so embarrassing and I tried whatever advice I got. No doubt I got …

My mouth is very sensitive to the ingredients in most mainstream mint flavored toothpastes. If I use it, it causes me to not brush long enough, and that is no good for my oral hygiene routine, so to remedy this situation, I use either children’s toothpastes with its mild fruit …

I drink a lot of iced tea which means that I have a lot of stains on my teeth. I have tried several whitening products for my teeth but have yet to find one that truly makes any difference in the whiteness. I decided to give a toothpaste a …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

The first time I placed contact lenses on, I didn’t feel any hurt or irritation. But, after about two to three hours of continuous wear, the lenses became dry and annoying to my senses. Whenever I had these kinds of symptoms, I felt like crying. Countless times during work, …

I am really conscientious about skin cancer. But, I love a beautiful tan!! I used to lay in the sun for hours and I feel very fortunate that I have not had melanoma show up!!
As a teen, which was 30 some years ago, I tried the tanning lotions on …

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 …

My optician recommended these drops for me when I came in weeping and sneezing my head off from seasonal pollen allergies. My eyes were like dripping faucets, they were red and swollen and sore and I was miserable! It was everything I could do to keep from rubbing them due …

I am one of those persons who find it rather difficult to sit for long hours rather comfortably. The fact that I suffer from a aching back, coupled with the pain in my neck and shoulders- makes it just impossible for me to sit in one position for a …

I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …

After a night of partying, studying really hard, staring at the computer for 5 hours straight, being stressed out and getting a lack of sleep, the eyes tend to really show it! I know it shows on my eyes, there are so many days when I have looked into …

I have been using Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste in Clean Night Mint for the last couple of months and I must say it gets my teeth squeaky clean. I even like the clean cooling mint taste it has and I am not a big fan of mint at all.
The …

Just lately, I have experienced itchy throat because of my cough. I always pre-empt any illness with enough preparations so that it will not get worst. So the past few days when I experienced discomfort brought by this, I immediately drink medicine but at the same time because it comes …

I stumbled upon Renew You Anti-Cellulite Body Masque one day while I was out shopping at Kmart for nail polish remover. This less than a fluid ounce pack of cream in the form of a body masque is created to give the skin on the thighs and legs …

I was a little torn about whether or not to buy and use this powder. I have heard lots of reports about talc being a cancer risk for women if used in intimate areas, and that it could be dangerous if inhaled, and those reports seem to be legitimate. This …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …

I have been told for years that I may have a mild case of lupus. Although it has never really been verified, I have been warned to use caution about sun exposure, since people who have lupus can be photosensitive, and the sun can actually make them very sick.
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I’ve been using this Cyleina Tomato soap and I can testify to you the effectively of this to my skin. 3 weeks after, I suffered from mild acne / pimple and blemished skin also at the same time. It makes my skin itchy and flakey also. Then I’ve read …

I wish I had known about this solution and its abilities a long time ago. When I went for my last annual eye appointment I ended up going to a new doctor because of insurance reasons. She fitted me for a new type of contact and I went back …

I’ve dealt with many domestic problems in my room. There was once a time when the airconditioner had gone haywire. It was probably overworked and stopped working. It took a week for it to get fixed. I had to go back to using a basic …

I picked up these throat tablets at a nutrition store, because I sometimes suffer from a hoarse throat due to reflux flareups. It can actually evolve into soreness, but it is usually just a croacky voice and a feeling like I need to clear my throat a lot.
It …

I don’t have dandruff but happened to find Selsum Blue in the bathroom at my boyfriends house when I wanted to take a shower. That was the only shampoo that he had so I figured that was what I would have to use. I assume that he had dandruff …

I cannot stand the burn of regular Listerine and I absolutely love anything vanilla, so naturally when I saw the advertisement for Vanilla Mint Listerine, I got excited. Of course, I had to wait months before we actually got the product in this town, but once I saw …

While out shopping, I saw a phenomenal deal on a Bell Fitness Body Ball Kit, unfortunately I didn’t pick it up when I first saw it and it was gone when I returned. Luckily, I later found it online for half of what the store sold it …

One of the vitamin supplements I take daily is the Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C Tablets. Vitamin C is needed by the body to help support the immune system to help keep you healthy. I personally take these supplements to help prevent the cold and flu because I need …