I have heard the rumors that this bath oil works as a mosquito repellant. Since I had an Avon order for some other items, and it was on sale, I thought I would order some and see if the rumors are true. When I got my oil delivered, I …

Since moving from my parents’ house, I really haven’t been sure what kind of toothpaste to purchase, since it was always purchased for me. I didn’t want to go with the same kind my parents did, so, either my fiance or I ended up picking out Colgate Total …

When I saw this product was available, I bought it because I thought it was similar to a product from the UK which I have used before. The UK product is an eye drop spray that can be applied on the outer lids, and basically it seeps in to treat …

I am slowly getting over a cold whcich has required me to blow my nose, literally constantly. My employer purchased angel soft tissues, so I have been using those tissues while I am work. Although it may be because they are purchased in bulk by a large company, I …

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 …

Despite my many disappointing experiences with other brands, I still find it exciting to try other Glutathione brands. After all, my desire to have lighter complexion has not really gone.
So one time while I was shopping for my favorite malunggay capsule and virgin coconut oil I saw one product …

I have fibromyalgia, and although that is not an inflammatory disease, I had heard rumors of some people getting relief from this product. It contains several substances to help protect cells from free radicals, and eases muscle tension from various causes, like emotional stress or over work. It is mostly …

I like to use natural products on my face at times, and this one from Derma E seemed like a very appealing cross between natural and high-end effectiveness. I was attracted to the name “vanilla mousse” since that sounds delicious. Actually, it is a pump dispenser, and while it is …

I am a fan and believer of natural and ancient health remedies, and although often I find they don’t work, I am amazed and delighted when they do.
Last year, I began suffering from heart palpitations, and my doctor could not ever find the cause for them. While I was …

I have had irritable bowel problems for years, now complicated by medications that I take as well. I have to use laxatives at times, and my doctor had me try several different types before settling on one I can use regularly.
One of the most “memorable” was sorbitol. Most …

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 use massage oils, lotions and other skin products frequently. When I decided to have some fun making my own, I looked for quality ingredients that I knew my favorite brands contained. One that kept coming up was the very basic, vegetable derived glycerin. For making some scented lotion …

I tried some of this shampoo at a friend’s house and liked it so much, I ordered a bottle for myself and my partner (who loves beer, although I do not drink it!)
I finally found something with beer in it that I like, and don’t have to taste. …

The hot humid climate during the summers often left my skin feeling sticky due to excessive perspiration. The fact that wiping my face only helped me relieved of my discomfort temporarily, this problem often left me feeling quite irritated. This is when one of my friends suggested that I …

Having heard many people rave about how paraffin wax baths helped their arthritic or dry hands, I was curious to see if one would be beneficial to my hands, which have muscle soreness and stiff joints from fibromylagia, constant typing, and playing music.
I asked for one as a …

Sometimes after working out in the gym my feet tend to sweat and feel uncomfortable, and that feeling stays on my feet until I take a shower or bath. Another problem is in my workout sneakers, they sometimes carry a bad odor and I have to wash them constantly …

It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …

I was looking for a locally available alcohol free mouthwash to save some money. I am already using an imported brand but to be more economical I tried looking for one locally and I’m glad I found one. The name is OraCare. But I did not buy it …

I truly believe I have a pretty rocky metabolism. I can diet and lose a lot of weight, but when it gets down to toning muscle and losing more weight, I tend to get stuck at this stalemate that has me pretty discouraged before it’s all said and …

This product seemed like a miracle cure-all when I read the description, especially the fact it helps alleviate restless leg syndrome, which my doctor “diagnosed” me with when I went to him complaining of not sleeping well and tossing and turning all night long. I’m still not sure it’s …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …

There are few things in life that I will go without, and one of them is my Super C vitamin powder. I first learned of the greatness of vitamin C and all its excellent uses from a doctor that had been practicing medicine for fifty years. Of course by the …

A friend of mine shares an interest in natural remedies and the desire to avoid prescription drugs when possible. She was once suffering from anxiety problems because of some issues at work, and had told me she started taking a “day and night” anxiety formula that was working really well …

The first time I ever saw an EO product was at my local Whole Foods grocery store. I had stopped at the bath and body aisle because I am true fan of the bath and believe that there is nothing more important to a person’s psyche than having some time …

I’ve always had discoloration as far as my skin tone went. On my face it’s particularly noticeable because I have these huge red blotches, especially around my nose and on my chin. I’ve tried all kinds of things to control the discoloration, even visited a dermatologist, but what it …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …

I always thought that I can lose those extra fat on my tummy by reducing the total calorie intake, so I try to avoid eating rice, bread, noodles and pasta. I starve myself like crazy. I also go on juicing, which leaves me weak, and once I …

Dove Beauty Bar White worked for me for awhile, but then suddenly began drying out my skin after about a month of using it. I was not sure that it was the soap, so I continued using it for quite a long time because I had purchased a …

I love trying new hand creams to see if I can find one that I like better than the one that I call my usual hand cream. My hands tend to get extremely dry in the winter months, so I need something strong enough to handle the chafing and …

I grew up with eczema so I understand how frustrating it can be. So needless to say I was pretty upset to find out my daughter had it too. The rash seems to be developing on her face and chest the worst and regular baby lotions just do not …

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 …

I have used Kailas Jeevan for my child since 2 years old and looking at the effectiveness of the cream I thought of writing this review.
My son was facing problem of itching on legs, hands, back due to his super dry skin. I tried all sorts of cream recommended …

I believe that I should begin by explaining that this pill is not a “drug”. It can be bought over the counter in any vitamin store, is not available as a prescription (as far as I know, that is ) and is also as natural as it comes. …

After years of suffering chronic insomnia, and trying numerous prescriptions, I think I may have finally found a product that will help me sleep. Recently while shopping in my local health food store, I stumbled upon a container of NOW Foods Melatonin dietary supplement.
I must admit I was …

In my opinion dental care is very important. When I was younger I was cleaning my teeth with whichever tooth paste there was and I didn’t care if it was a very good one or just some cheap one, but now I hate cheap toothpaste because they don’t clean …

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 am very stressed or when my immune system is weakened, cold sores never fail to appear. It is very difficult to get rid of them and we all know how painful and unattractive they can be. There are so many pills, creams and ointments available on the market …

I’m perpetually on a diet and that has had deleterious effects on the condition of upper arms. Since losing and doing exercise alone did not seem to be making the grade, I decided to try these slimming wraps to see if it could help me lose some of the flabby, …

I am sure most of you know about Herbalife. If you don’t know about the detail of the product, at least you know that Herbalife products are normally use by people who want to lose their weight.
Few years ago, I got an offer from my mother’s friend to try …

If you don’t know what a menstrual cup is look it up and seriously consider it because it is so much better for your body and the environment than pads and tampons are. Anyway, on with the review.
I am disclosing the description details that I am here because these …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

Last week I happened to experience severe cold and cough which almost made me bedridden. Due to nasal congestion I was actually finding it hard to breathe- which made me feel rather uncomfortable and irritated. But what was even more pathetic was the fact that the more I blew …

I was given this Redken brand shampoo along with its mated conditioner as a gift. A friend of mine loved it and raved about it, and wanted me to try it for a long time—“ but I was putt off by the price tag, which was outrageously expensive.
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I experienced a severe attack of food poisoning, which although treated with antibiotics, resulted in some ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms for many months. Doctors did a battery of tests on me, but were never able to give a clear cut diagnosis. Eventually I was told that my now permanent …

I have been shaving my legs since I was very young, and for most of my life, I just used soap. Eventually, I discovered shave creams and gels, like the ladies’ nicely fragranced ones by Gillette. More recently, I started trying out some of the natural products, giving myself a …

I have a lot of small scars on my legs, mostly from accidents when shaving because I’m perpetually in a hurry and I nick myself just about every single day that I take a shaver to my legs. Sad, but true. And, because of all those nicks, my legs …

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 …

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 …

Recently, I was chatting with friends about my desire to get more fit, and I described to them some of the exercises I normally do at home. Some of them told me that they did the same, but they use ankle and wrist weights to make their muscles work …