Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …

For the past few days, I was on a hunting spree for a new facial steamer. The fact that steaming my face did help me keep my skin looking healthy made it just necessary for to buy a new after my old facial machine failed to work properly. …

A friend gave a set of these “Chinese Healthy Balls” to me as a gift after learning of my interest in hand exercise devices. I had fallen in love with therapeutic putty that my doctor gave me, and then had purchased several other exercise devices designed to build strength …

I was looking for a small, inexpensive gift to put in my friend’s glove compartment of a new car as a surprise, and I came across a miniature or trial size can of Axe body spray in “Temptation.”
The text under the name of the fragrance read “as irresistible as …

I found a bottle of this shampoo when I was helping my aunt pack to move, and she gave it to me. I have some natural curl to my hair, but the top is thinning, and many products I cannot use because they weigh it down. I have often …

A few weeks back, when my husband complained about my bad breath- I didn’t seem to the remark very seriously. But as days passed I noticed that I received a similar kind of comment from my friends and family. This is when I decided to take the problem of …

I am diabetic and I have been desperately trying to control my condition without medication or insulin. I have tried many different natural products that claim to help control blood sugar. Most of them have been of minimal help, but a combination of them together does seem to make …

It’s very important to keep your teeth clean. I have tried different toothpaste brands, but this time I’m going to talk about Colgate Total.
First of all, I don’t like toothpastes with a strong taste, so this one, even if it tastes like mint, has a soft taste, so it …

I recently went to Vision Masters for an eye exam because I do not have vision insurance and received coupons for this business in the mail that I thought would be very useful for me. When I called to make the appointment, I explained to the receptionist that …

I almost feel guilty for waiting so long to try this product. I use mineral bath very frequently in my nightly hot bath. I use bath therapy to help treat the muscle pain, trigger points and cramps that are from fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. …

I bought Crest Whitening Strips because I read that they can whiten the teeth. For a long time, I wanted to have whiter teeth without paying a lot of money. I can’t go to a dentist because of my schedule, so when I read about Crest, I decided to …

I recently purchased some Soap Nuts based on a recommendation I received from my best friend. She just raved about them until I agreed to buy some. I did my usual thorough job of shopping and found a highly rated company on eBay named Green Virgin …

I always thought that long and thick eye lashes were always a great asset in making one’s eyes look beautiful and lively. But since I was those unfortunate ones with scanty and thin lashes- I felt that those with beautiful eye lashes were really blessed. Initially I did try …

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 have been slowly adding to my Bed Buddy heat Packs collection for a couple of years now since they are so effective loosening joints and relieving all sorts of pain without having to run to the pain meds so often. And with the upcoming spring, I always make …

I am a cough drop fanatic. I’ll just lay those cards out on the table right now. I could eat cough drops like they’re candy half the time if it were left up to me. My husband jokes that my breath always smells like menthol because I’m sucking on …

St. Ives is a good company that I remember from the early eighties when I used to try out their lotions and shampoos. I have lost a good bit of weight in the past year, and with my being in my early forties, my skin has shown some reluctance to …

I don’t have dental insurance. I only work part time and my husband is currently unemployed, and I’ve had a fear of the dentist for as long as I can remember anyway, so my teeth are not in great shape. My wisdom teeth, which were never removed when they …

I like to keep my nails looking neat, and for years I just used the standard emery board or metal files, with an occasional sapphire file.
When I happened to see the Opi crystal file near a display of their nail polish I was looking at, I picked it up to …

I love to take a hot bath at night to help ease my fibromyalgia related pain and muscle spasm. It has helped me more than any other therapy—“ or all combined. I especially love to use bath salt formulas, which seem to help more than anything else I can put …

Flossing is something that I have really gotten into lately. I like to use the basic Johnson and Johnson floss, but don’t think it is appropriate unless I am in the privacy of my own home. I want my teeth to be healthy and clean throughout the day and …

When I took up first power walking, and then jogging, I wanted a pedometer to record how many steps I took and possibly would measure the amount of calories I burn. I had a few health problems that I was trying to alleviate with exercise and diet, so …

I am a firm believer in taking my daily vitamins to help keep my body receiving the nutrients it might be missing from my daily diet. Although, I must say I am not a huge fan of swallowing vitamin like pills. The way I enjoy taking my daily vitamin …

Sometimes we all feel a bit run down. I have those days, especially when my fibromyalgia is acting up. I have used some of the 5 Hour energy products and some others, so I know that a boost will help me get through the day sometimes. When I was having …

When I first use this petroleum jelly, I think it is too oily. I applied it to my cracked lips and my lips seem unable to absorb it.
About ten minutes after application, I start to feel that my lips had softened. I used tissue to …

I began making melt and pour soaps several years ago and I order most of my supplies from Brambleberry’s online site. I think their products and customer service are excellent. When I was first starting out, I can remember wondering which one of the bases was best for what …

Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …

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 …

Azo is a company that I have trusted for years for relief of urinary tract symptoms. Being a diabetic, I am prone to get yeast overgrowth at times. I bought this product not as a treatment, but as a preventative after suffering a bad infection and having to take oral …

As a women we should maintain the normal flora or PH of our vagina. I am using feminine wash for many years but the old feminine wash made me irritable and feeling dry all the time. I switch to lactacyd (lactoserum lactic acid) just last year. This feminine wash …

This little fountain was given to me as part of a “relaxation therapy kit” which included some aromatherapy, CDs to play, candles, herbal remedies and essential oils. I love all of it… but this fountain is the best. It is a small fountain, the right size to sit on …

When my son jammed his finger playing baseball with some friends of his, I immediately thought it was broken and took him to the prompt care center up the street. They took an xray but were pretty sure just from the exam that it wasn’t broken, because he was …

I’m diabetic and although I am on medication, I still like to supplement my diet when I hear that certain herbs or minerals might be helpful in blood sugar control. I’ve had pretty good luck with some, like chromium and fenugreek.
Others have failed to impress me. I …

Because of the type of job that I currently have to walk around a lot and I do a lot of lifting, at the end of my work day I love using this because it loosens me up a lot. I came across this a few months ago …

Though I’m not a vain person by nature, I take great pride in keeping my skin and hair and nails as healthy as possible. I have nice thick nails that are a perfect shade, but they are sometimes brittle and prone to breaking if I’m not careful with them, …

I love taking a nightly bath with a variety of products to make it more interesting. I treat myself to different bath bombs, because I love the texture and softness of the water, and the amazing scents. It is fun watching them fizz away, or holding them in your hand …

I’m perfectly happy with this toothpaste as it’s one of the few out there that has helped make my sensitive teeth less sensitive. I have to keep using this toothpaste on a daily basis in order to continue to enjoy the soothing effects of it on my sensitive teeth, …

Read almost any consumer magazine or watch any television channel for more than a few minutes and you will probably hear something about your heart. The modern American diet is not particularly conducive to heart health, which has been a boon to the health food industry. Supplements, special diets, …

I think this is the newest type of tampon offered by Tampax and although I did not particularly think they were going to be different when I bought them, they really are much easier to use. The applicator is plastic rather than cardboard which can buckle and …

I get hard dry heels in the winter time, and I like to use products that exfoliate and help keep them softer. I have liked a lot of Philosophy’s products in the past, so I wanted to give this one a try. It is made a little differently than most …

While doing some online shopping, a package of two Urban Spa Cellulose Facial Sponges appeared as a ‘recommended item’. Now, I am not an impulse buyer but these caught my attention and after reading the description, which promised these sponges would leave my face feeling soft, refreshed and rejuvenated …

Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been a great help alleviating my breathing problems at night. I have allergies and it seems like every time I lie down, my nose immediately gets stuffy. I use Breathe Right Nasal Strips when my allergies act up or if I get …

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 …

The Himalaya Herbals Complete Care Herbal Toothpaste is a toothpaste developed to make teeth and gums strong. It contains natural ingredients, mostly herbal and anti-oxidants. Toothache Tree which is usually found in the Himalayas is excellent for bleeding gums. It is also usually used as home remedy to relieve toothaches. …

I suffer from a hiatal hernia and take prescription medication to deal with the pain and bloating it causes me. Recently due to a series of stressful events I noticed I was experiencing more gas and pressure in my abdomen but nothing serious enough to cause another doctors prescription. …

After having a long and hard day of working in my garden on the weekend, or working out at the gym a few days a week, I find my muscles to be sore so I always take a relaxing warm bath with White Mountain Epsom Salt.
I am constantly on …

Usually I am a fan of Creatine and I have tried a few great products from the company Muscletech. In saying that, I thought that their creatine would be good and would work well. This was suppose to give me more strength and some muscle mass and I ended …

I have really bad dry mouth and it has caused trouble with my teeth and most importantly my smile. I couldn’t really afford anything expensive made specially for dry mouth but I was still on the look out for something inexpensive I could try. If then found Periobrite by …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

If you are a first time user of this product, I would suggest planning when to take it. It would be best consumed when you have an empty stomach and at a time when you are really decided that you want to lose weight. Why? Simply because this product …