When I was in charge of setting up a camp seminar for teens a couple of years ago, one of my responsibilities was to provide any medical or first aid needs we might have. I was given a list of things to buy, and a budget. When I went …

When I had a back packing tour in Europe last year I noticed some itchy scratches in between my fingers. I didn’t know what it was because I never had like that before. It was disturbing and even scattered in other areas of my hands the next day I …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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I always have been very stylish with my hair. During my younger years, I believe that hair is a woman’s crowning glory. My hair was the victim of any extreme emotion that stroked me. When my boyfriend and I had I fight, I got depressed and cut my hair …

As I enjoy exercise and try to stay in shape I am constantly looking for gadgets and pieces of equipment that will help me with my fitness targets and, more importantly, help me to monitor my progress towards achieving my dream physique. I had never used a body …

I was in need of a supplement that contained tons of potent nutrients in it to help keep my healthy in every aspect of life so I started taking the Pure Planet Just Barley Supplement. The reason I started taking this supplement is that it contains natural proteins, antioxidants, …

When I was looking for ways to protect myself from the unusually large number of sick people I encountered in the winter months last year, I found reviews for this product were pretty good. I’d tried Airborne, and it seemed to be working, but curiosity made me decide to try …

Due to late night shifts- dark circles under my eyes suddenly seemed prominent. There seemed to be some puffiness in and around my eyes which made my face looked rather dull and sleepy. This caused a lot of worry to me and I immediately started looking for different ways …

After all these years of hearing about Chia pets it is hard for anyone to think of Chia and think food nonetheless food with great health benefits. I still think of chia pets every time, but I have bought some for their health benefits. They are really …

These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …

I was talking to a friend about shaving and having ingrown hairs on my thighs afterward, especially with new razors. She recommended I try this product. When I found out how much it cost, I had to decline—“ thirty two dollars for two ounces of something to shave with? She …

This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …

I have always been a fan of Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo, if for just the smell alone. I do color my hair, and I have been using sulfate free shampoos lately, both to protect the color and to lessen my exposure to the chemical detergents so that they will …

When I ordered a few soaps from Voda Soap, my partner warned me about the large amount of plant and natural “stuff” that could be easily seen in the product. One soap was so full of rose petals, my partner deemed it unusable. I disagree. I actually like to see …

My husband has dandruff, and at times he even deals with little sores on his scalp. He see’s a Dermatologist regularly, and his Dr. told him to use, by name, Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo. I use it from time to time as well, but this is …

I’ve tried a few Desert Essence products over the years, even some baby care products, and found that they were highly reliable and, most importantly, they flat-out smell fantastic! Every product I’ve purchased from this company has had all these natural essential oils in it that just cover my …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

I was looking for a cheap piece of exercise equipment for the days when I couldn’t go outside and run or go to the gym. Since I was paying for a gym membership, I didn’t want to spend a lot on home equipment. I found the Walkmaster …

I have fibromyalgia, and heat is one thing that helps me without fail. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces pain dependably.
I have long been a fan of heated rice packs and microwavable sinus pillows, booties, mittens, and anything else that gives warmth that you can relax with without being tied …

One brand of soap that I usually prefer to bathe with is a brand of bath soap called “Lux”. This is because I have discovered over the years that Lux neither dries out my skin too much, nor takes too long to wash off especially when I’m in a …

Equate is a generic brand that Wal-mart has carried for years. Generally, Equate products are much cheaper and if you compare labels with the name brands they have the same ingredients. Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment is a Wal-mart generic brand First Aid Ointment comparable to Neosporin only much …

When I was scheduled for a series of gastrointestinal tests, I was told to purchase this product as part of the “prep.” which is a torturous and absolutely thorough emptying of one’s gastric system. This product is a powerful laxative, that works with water to clean everything out of your …

Hands down, this is one of my favorite moisturizers of all time. I have very dry skin and it is usually very hard for me to find a product that works very well long term. For some reason, I will try a product and it will …

Oral hygiene is so delicate and important. When my boyfriend and I both noticed that our gums were getting more sensitive than usual and even receding in some cases, we decided our toothbrushes needed an upgrade. We came to this conclusion as we are both very conscientious about our …

Over the past several months my skin becomes very itchy and dry at nighttime because of the dry air in our home do to use using our woodstoves. One of the lotions I like to use is the Derma E Itch Relief Lotion with Tea Tree, E & Chamomile. …

Much like many people my age and no I’m not ancient but I am in the 50’s generation, and have a few aches and pains now and then, so one day my brother saw me hobbling around and tossed me a small little bottle of something called Blue Emu. …

I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …

When I was visiting relatives in China a few years ago, I experienced for the first time one of the most disturbing physical problems I’ve ever experienced. I got a boil on the back of my leg. At first I just thought it was a large painful pimple, but …

I flatly refused to take statin drugs when my doctor told me I needed to lower my cholesterol. I had already tried them when my previous doctor prescribed them, and had a nightmare of side effects from two different brands.
As an alternative, I have been using natural remedies …

Like a lot of younger people I have made the decision to get a few body piercing. I never really had any trouble with healing until I decided to get an Industrial Piercing. For those of you who may not know, and Industrial piercing is an ear piercing that …

I am a 14 year old type one diabetic. I have had diabetes for about a year and a half, and just before my one year aniversery, i got the animas ping insulin pump. I looked into many insulin pumps, but the ping stood out above the rest. This …

I take a hot bath every night. This is partly to relax and sleep soundly, and partly to treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. A nice hot bath before bed has turned out to be one of the best therapies I have ever used, and has far surpassed …

I’m just going to start off saying that, for health and sanitary reasons, this product is incredibly valuable to me. My husband and I like to camp. He’s more the rugged camper, and I’m more the where-are-the-flushable-toilets kind of camper, but I still enjoy my time outdoors. We are …

Hand sanitizer is an essential product that everybody should carry.
The Purell brand is probably the most popular brand because of its use in hospitals and other like environments.
Purell comes in a vast majority of bottle sizes and even cloths. They also have the option for Aloe in the …

I like to use a cornstarch based powder in the summer to keep dry and avoid heat rashes. I used talc for years, but when I learned about its possible health risks for women, I switched to other powders and abandoned the soft but dangerous talc. I have used several …

I was feeling very lethargic and weak lately, and while I think that the stifling heat was part of it, I also think that it was also as a result of a lack of vitamins. A family friend gave me a box of “Dr. Reddy’s Becozinc”. To be honest, …

What I appreciate uppermost with this drops, is the small individual plastic vial thingies. Each comprises just a couple of drops. It is supposed to be utilized only once and even called a »single use container«, but I regularly use one vial at least twice. It is easy to …

After being pestered by a friend for months to try this product, I finally gave in. I’ve used tampons and pads pretty much all my life, but I was interested in how much money I could save with this product. Supposedly it was more natural, economical, safer, and …

I take fiber on a regular basis to treat irritable bowel syndrome, help stabilize blood sugar, assist in losing weight and lower my cholesterol. I have used a variety of brands and types, and tend to change if I get bored. I saw this product on sale and decided it …

I have always been really hopeful that I could find a natural alternative to allergy medicine. I have tried many prescription medications for allergy and found them ineffective. The only product that seems to work reliable for my severe pollen allergy is Benadryl, so it is my old …

Filing the corns on my feet has never been my favorite thing to do, but the Com-Foot Foot File makes this job easy. First, I dried the corns of my feet by applying alcohol to my corns, then leaving the alcohol on overnight. Next, I opened my …

Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

One day when I was out with a friend, we started talking about the use of essential oils to relieve stress and tension, and she pulled out a small bottle from her purse. She had found this “amazing product” to relieve stress, and it worked by just putting a few …

I received a little can of this spray as a gift. I love these kinds of products. First, let me say that I adore the packaging choices. The little silver can with it’s moon and stars graphic and natural looking lettering matches up nicely with the bit of raffia that …

I bought Absorbine Jr. Back Patches for a lower back ache after working. It was a muscular discomfort at the curve of my lower back. I placed the patch on my back and it actually stayed in place like it was supposed to. The heat and menthol started working …

I’m sure by now , everyone has heard of ” The Secret ” . A law that says you get what you attract out of life . Kelly Howell has put together a paraliminal cd that I would recommend to everyone .
I listen to it every night before I …

I am always on the lookout for pain relievers because I have struggled with joint pain for about 2 years. While i use over-the-counter products in a desperate situation, I generally choose to pick natural remedies, due to the fact that there are less or no side effects. I …

I would not recommend the Atkins diet. When I went on the diet, I ended up gaining more than I loss. At first I was really committed to follow the diet, and was really sold on it. But I lost very little. I had some friends who …

I furnish the wash basin with personal toiletries. And the sink can’t be complete without hand soap. At home I feel at peace only when my hands are clean. Handwashing with soap and water is a practice that sometimes compromises our skin-conscious selves (down the drain …