I use hand sanitizers a lot.
I like having them available, especially when I go places where I have to touch a lot of stuff like doorknobs, shopping carts, and other and various things that lots of people have been touching.
I’m always worried …

A couple of years ago, I suffered an episode of sinus infection and inflammation that just did not want to go away. I took several different antibiotics, which would work, but then the problem would return within weeks. I started to suffer dizzy spells and was even given a CAT …

A few days back due to attack of severe cold and cough, my life seemed to come to a stand still. In fact what really started with just sneezing - gradually ended in up with severe cold and high fever. Even after taking the medications suggested by the physician …

I am a huge believer in Naturopathy and using natural products to promote my healing and well being. Recently after a bad bout of illness and a really bad ear infection, my immune system was feeling really run down. I couldn’t understand it at first, I had had three …

I take a nightly hot bath for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and I enjoy a great variety of products to make it more interesting. I love bath salts, both for the fun of using them and for the fact that they add minerals like magnesium to the water which …

I just had to get this thing after I kept seeing commercials about it on all of my favorite teen drama shows, the The Hills on MTV, and Degrassi on Teen Nick. (I know, I’m sort of still a teen at heart.) The actors seemed really convincing about it, …

I tried my second Shape workout DVD today, and I am happy to report that I found it more appealing than my last. Although it has a similar configuration, it was a more inclusive session. Today’s Shape 20-Minute Makeover contained a 20 minute interval training session and also four …

I tried these Ultra Pads from Natracare as the appealing thing about them is that they are organic and do not contain the harmful chemicals that your average sanitary protection is infused with and which can irritate your skin. These are made from organic cotton and are plastic …

I was never really sold into this yoga thing until a friend invited me to join her in her Ashtanga Yoga class because her group is offering a free one-week trial for “those who are interested but are still not sure if yoga is right for them.” Anyway, after …

My backache was so terrible that it had completely paralyzed my life. Though I was under medication my back ache kept coming back as soon as I stopped taking pills. My physician reasoned out that it was my long seating hours that was hindering the healing of my back …

My back pain always remained a problem for the last ten years. Although the pain never remained permanent and would usually be an ‘ on and off’ affair’ - the time it surfaced left me feeling like a patient on the hospital bed. My back pain- especially which surfaced …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to tame the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also to help me relax and sleep. I love this therapy, and it has become a huge hobby as well—“ I try every kind of bath product that is out there to keep things interesting. When …

I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …

While trying to learn more about massage therapy, I came across a unique DVD. Not only did it contain information on Swedish Percussion techniques, but it also had chapters on Acupressure, and the “Natural Face Lift” facial exercise program.
The Natural Beauty DVD by Wellspring …

For some unknown, mosquitoes love me. It’s so sad because if there’s one thing I hate most in this world, it’s a mosquito’s bite. So, imagine my glee when I found Ilog Maria’s Sting-less Citronella Mosquito Repellent w/ Propolis sold on their website. It’s with me almost every time …

After having coloring my hair recently, I was shocked to see that my hair had started falling rapidly. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary phase, the hair fall seem to increase every single day and this made rather panic. I had my hair all over the …

Fungal diseases are one of the most annoying and irritating disease for men. When these fungal infections starts itching there is nothing good which can control them and whatever might be the situation we need to itch it to relive ourselves. The worst kind of fungal infections is the …

I’ll admit I bought this product because it looked like a flower. It comes in a really cute plastic package and the bar is a bright orange color that just made me happy looking at it, and I hadn’t even opened it and smelled it yet. It has what …

As a full time mother and employee at a retail store, it’s important to me to have as many items at my disposal that are convenient in both size, availability and price. I like anything I can fit in a pocket on those days I don’t want to have …

When I sprained my wrist while doing some repair work in the house, I was very worried that it would not heal quickly. I have fibromyalgia, and was concerned that the swollen joint would somehow set off a pain cycle that would get out of control. I was given anti-inflammatory …

Amruthanjan is a balm, which is very strong. It is best suited for adults when they are affected by cold, cough and the headache. We need to apply this balm to our throat, forehead, chest and back area and need to rub that portion a bit. …

I recently decided to try the new Always Radiant Infinity Overnight pads. I prefer to wear pads over tampons since I feel like I have more cramping when I use tampons. I like to ensure that no leakage occurs so I wear the overnight pads during the night and …

I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …

I have to say that I’m a little addicted to the idea of being well-prepared when it comes to medical emergencies. I may not be able to suture an open wound, but I can promise you I’ll come as close as possible. I have several different kinds of splints, …

I know it’s crazy to talk about bandages but the thing that I wanted to talk about was how I loved these things. They really did some justice when it came to healing my hands. Well, my finger that is. Here goes the story, I was at work and …

When I began experiencing palpitations last year, I did lots of research into different things that might be causing them, as my doctor didn’t really have an answer, other than my heart seemed just fine. It didn’t feel just fine—“ it was beating way too hard, and scaring me …

I have had a few occasions where ingrown hairs would occur after stubble grew on my thighs or armpits. This can cause little infections to form, making what looks like a pimple. I have tried a few things to prevent this, and one of those was this product—“ the Bliss …

In the winter, I like to use bath bombs. Most of the ones I like contain heavy oils and butters, along with salts, foaming agents and various other ingredients. I like the way my skin feels after sing them—“ moist and luxurious. Since I take hot baths nightly to treat …

I often color my hair and usually with a permanent color. One day I decided that I wanted to see how my hair would look with a lot more red in it. I chose the Natural Instincts because it is not permanent—“ so if I did not like the result, …

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 had went to Rancho Springs Medical Center several times expecting to have my baby there, but each time I had went was a miss call, I was sent home because I was not contracting soon enough. I was pretty much ready to give birth so every pain I …

I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …

Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes is an amazing product of the Uni-Lever company. Although the Axe product line is marketed to men, I as a woman, use this product every day.
Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes lathers very well, helping to make my skin come alive. The scent …

I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

I like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …

I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …

I am a musician and suffer from mild tinnitus due to years of listening and playing keyboards through headphones. It normally only bothers me when the room is quiet and devoid of other sounds, like at night when I sleep—“ which has caused me to rely on fans and sleep …

I was in the supermarket the other day and I was looking for a good toothpaste when I suddenly saw a new teeth whitening product. I have been wanting to try teeth whitening for some time now and I have not been able to. Since I am very curious …

I enjoy flossing my teeth and would like for my children to feel the same way. I wanted to encourage my daughter to start flossing her teeth. She sees me using my little floss picks, and has always been curious. I never let her use them because of the …

To begin, I doubt there is a single person out there that doesn’t own a pair of shoes that for whatever reason doesn’t make your feet smell not so fresh at the end of the day. I happen to have two pairs that meet that criteria. My first pair is …

Pepto Bismol was recommended to me by a pharmacist when I was having tummy problems. But this medicine is for so much more. It helps to relieve Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea and Diarrhea.
I personally used it for Nausea, Upset Stomach and on very rare occasions, Heart Burn. Pepto …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

In the winter seasons and also in the rainy seasons most of us have the common problem that is sneezing, itchy eyes, which causes water in the eyes, and sore throat etc. My sister who is 18 years old had all these above said problems. My sister …

Have you heard anything that sounds like “price match”? Yeah. That stuff wherein the seller is willing to match any price from the competitor that would come out as cheaper that what they are offering. A very genuine and effective way to build credibility if you’ll …

I love using bath bombs in my hot bath at night. I have fibromyalgia, and taking a hot bath every night helps to stop the pain and prevent muscle spasms that keep me awake—“ plus, it is just fun. Spending a lot of time in hot water can dry your …

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 …

A friend of mine who is addicted to fat burners from soap, supplements to apparatus introduced me to Burn 8. She wants to have company in trying this out because it is not only for fat burning but it is also an appetite suppressant that claims to be the …

Soframycin Skin cream a quality product by Aventis pharma Pvt. Limited . The ointment is used to apply on minor open wounds or skin diseases. The cream is very effective and heals the wound in just 3-4 days if use on a regular basis. The cream doesn’t burn like …

My hair has very dry ends, and I don’t want to lose the length, so I try to baby them, iron them, and do whatever I can to manage them. On some days, they feel like straw. I have used Redken products before, namely the shampoo and conditioner for colored …