I have an autoimmune disease. One of the main features of an autoimmune disease is the problem with inflammation. In my case, inflammation in my blood vessals. The normal medication (cytoxan and prednisone) that I use for putting my disease in remission was barely keeping the disease from flaring. …

Fern C is another brand of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). The only difference is that it really WORKS.
I was skeptical at first, but my mother bought 2 boxes on the recommendations of a friend. At 500 Php (a little over $10) for 100 capsules, it’s expensive. …

I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …

Protection against mosquitoes is very important for me. Mosquitoes bites are not only severely itchy, but they can be also very dangerous. I tried many sprays and lotions which promise to keep mosquitoes far away and the majority of them disappointed me. Today I am going to review a product …

I absolutely love handcrafted soaps. They are made with love and care by artists of the craft, and not only do they smell great and come in fascinating varieties, but the old-fashioned, cold process soap making yields products that are excellent for your skin and all natural. I like …

This moisturizer was another product I bought along with the Cleansing Lotion from my other reviews. This moisturizer, surprisingly, didn’t do too bad. It claims that it helps with acne while moisturizing the skin (that’s what they all say). I also tried this a while ago when I was …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …

My skin has been extremely oily, which causes access blemishes and blackheads when I do not keep my skin super clean and oil free. One of the skin care astringents I had been using was the Dickinson Witch Hazel, which cost me between five and seven dollars depending on …

I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …

When I first saw this bar of soap, it caught my eye because of the little embossed emblem which was visible through a window in the package. It looked like a “play” button that you would see on a YouTube video or other media player. I don’t know if it …

At a dinner party during the opening of a Grilled Tuna Restaurant, one of my celebrity guests was rushing through her dinner as she listened to the presentation of another guest who sharing something about her health products. My celebrity guest was not paying much attention to the …

I am not sure why I thought that this would be different than any of the other many self tanner products I have tried over the years. I have suspected lupus, so I cannot get a “natural” tan as I must avoid the sun and wear heavy duty sun block …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

I have never liked the feeling of water in my ears, and often when it gets in there, I can’t get it out, leading to temporary hearing loss and the frustration of “swimmer’s ear.” Since I bought a pool a few years ago, I decided it would be a good …

When I became interested in making my own bath and body products, I started doing research into additives that might be good for thinning hair, thinking that I could add them to a shampoo base and customize a product that would work for me.
I started chatting with another …

I use bubble bath once a week just to get a nice relaxing evening in. Taking a bubble bath is one of the most relaxing activities that I do and I don’t think I could get through one more week without taking that weekly bubble bath. I love the …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

Listerine Smart Rinse Anticavity Fluoride Rinse is the absolute best mouthwash for children. I have a six year old son and a four year old daughter. Recently, we began to teach them how to floss their teeth and use mouthwash. They love this stuff. We …

I love taking my nightly hot soak and I love all the interesting products that people make for the bath. I discovered Moon’s Harvest awhile back and ordered some of their bath bombs. When I saw this product, it made me hungry. The concept is brilliant. I’ve seen lots of …

I’ve known this product ever since I was a child. It was one of those beauty soaps that I came to grow up with. I first used this soap when I was in college for like a month. I got impatient waiting for its whitening effect on my skin …

A few weeks back —“ I suddenly got a call from my friend (who lived nearby) and she seemed so excited about a product that she wanted to me to come over almost immediately. Though I tried to explain to her that I would come as soon as I …

There are plenty of instant protein shake powders out there but they certainly aren’t all made as good as each other. I have had a real problem in finding one that tastes good, is gluten free and is smooth. This smoothie powder covers the first two and part of …

I recently spent over 5 weeks in the antepartum (before birth)department of Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills, CA due to extreme morning sickness. By the end of my stay I felt like I had gotten cared for by every nurse in the department and then some.
The staff there …

This shampoo was one option recommended to me by my hairstylist the last time I had it professionally colored. It looked great—“ I had highlights put in, and I really wanted to keep the brightness of the color for as long as I could.
I had tried non-salon brands and never …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

I love taking my nightly hot bath, and I use it not only to relax and unwind but to treat the muscular symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, of which I have suffered for many years. This hot water therapy has helped me more than anything doctors have offered me, and I …

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 …

I want to let you know how a very unusual product works. The product is called SinuCleanse and was created by Diane G. Heatley, M.D. She is a practicing ear, nose and throat physician who developed this product in 1997.
After suffering endlessly for 2 months and feeling wiped …

I have to admit to having this slight addiction to trying new multivitamins. It wasn’t until about two years that I actually even considered taking a daily vitamin at all, but I was feeling a reduction in my energy levels and was just sort of “out of it” most …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

I found Vitamin World Bee Pollen Granules during a time that I was struggling with fatigue. My entire system was sluggish and worn down. I had spent too many days trying to survive the day chugging caffeine and sugar and then crashing quickly a few hours later. …

I recently found a cod oil supplement I really like and I know they are meant for children, but it is easy to take, gentle on my tummy and it does not have a nasty flavor at all. The supplement is the Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA Chewable Softgels. They …

Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille is too strong for my taste. The first time I tried it, I nearly sneezed my life out!
I suffered from a bad cold, and a colleague offered me Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille. I took just one, chewed for a few seconds, …

Since I only had a few minutes to work out this morning, I thought I’d pop in my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds 1 Mile Get up & Get Started Workout. Since discovering the series a few weeks ago, I’ve managed to pick up a …

The way things are going in most states cigarette smoking is going by way of the dinosaur and is disliked by more people then the ancient mullet haircut. I am a heavy smoker and for the last few years I have been trying to quit, which i have come …

I have been using a lot of different shampoos lately because I have been too lazy to actually look at what I am purchasing. I wouldn’t recommend doing this because you might end up wasting your money on some really crappy shampoo. The truth is, most shampoos just aren’t …

A couple weeks ago, I fell in love with the Wii Fit and was quick to write a review about it. However, when I wrote the review, I found myself wondering if it was a lasting love or if it was just the excitement of the moment and would …

I feel little embarrassed to talk about this but I feel like other women can relate to this situation. There were a time when I thought I was never going to get pregnant. No matter what I did, no matter what I wanted I couldn’t get it right. …

Camphor and milk in the same name isn’t exactly a combination of ingredients I think of when I think of treating my skin using an antibacterial wash, but there it was, all in one simple product. I don’t even remember where I found Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk, …

When I began taking magnesium supplements for my muscles and to treat heart palpitations, I was told that I needed to take calcium as well. Since there were combination products available, I usually used those—“ but when I decided to switch to a brand of magnesium that had to be …

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 …

I have always trusted the Aveeno brand. I have used their oatmeal baths and body lotions and oils for years. Generally, I have liked most of the products I have tried. Since I turned forty I have noticed some fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes, and sometimes my …

Seventh Generation is a brand I have seen around for a long time. They make many different products, including cleansers and eco-friendlier paper products. I decided one day to try their hand soap for the kitchen.
I bought the fresh citrus variety, which is a fragrance blend of orange, …

Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …

I remember when I saw this new toothbrush advertising on television, Colgate’s 360 Toothbrush with Cheek and Tongue Cleaner, I never thought I would buy one for myself because I do agree that dental hygiene is important but I already had my method for cleaning my tongue and gums.
Well …

I’ve had this sort of up and down issue with managing my cholesterol lately. For years, I’d never had a problem with it, but I think stress and bad dietary choices have created a problem where none previously existed. I didn’t even know I had a problem until I …

When I started working at my new job a couple years ago, I was really excited to be getting back into the work force after several years staying home to raise my kids. Problem was, my poor feet just weren’t used to the work I was suddenly putting them …

After having enjoyed a long summer vacation without bothering much about the calorie intake, I discovered that I had nearly put on around 1.5 kg of extra weight. Though I am not very fat, I am neither too thin and so even an extra kilo of weight was leave …

After giving birth, I needed to use a feminine wash with antiseptic properties and the regular mild feminine wash would not be enough so I decided to use Betadine feminine wash which is stronger than regular feminine washes. It contains povidone iodine which is basically the same ingredient …