When I was younger, my family used to have bars of soap for use in the shower. When we first started using body wash, we bought the cheapest brand, which didn’t smell very good and wasn’t a great quality.
About a year ago we discovered Alpine X-treme body wash. …

I like to use a foot spray when my feet feel tired or hot. It is a quick way to refresh and deodorize your feet, and give you more energy to stand up for just a little while longer. I have been using a tea tree oil spray for years, …

I am really starting to think I should read the boxes of my new workouts more closely, as I once again purchased a new DVD and didn’t have a crucial piece of workout equipment on hand.
My latest workout mishap concerns The Firm Body Sculpt …

Over the years, I’ve learned that I have sensitive skin, in a way. Being outdoors a lot and in the sun, my skin is exposed to sweat, heat, and sunlight, so I made sure to always try to take care of my skin with the right kinds of lotions …

I have become a huge fan of Aura Cacia products since discovering them through a fellow fibromyalgia patient who loves using them for her bath. It was she who introduced me to the Euphoria fragrance, which is also available in a bath salt. The little packet of bath salts was …

There are so many different hand sanitizers out there that you may think that they are all the same and that they all work just as well. This is not true. There are hand sanitizers out there that claim to work better than they do. With the seasonal flu …

I often use the Omega clear soft lenses (a transparent one which doesn’t have certain color, so it will only show my own eyes color), but knowing that lately Omega has its own colored soft lenses attracted me to try once. Well, I didn’t say that the Omega soft …

Ladies, I cannot find many good things to say about 100% Pure Glossy Locks: Honey Coconut Milk Shampoo. I was curious to try it, because I like the fact that it is made of entirely organic ingredients that are mostly fruit and vegetable extracts. That is a very exciting …

I love to buy self foaming soaps for my kitchen sink. I became addicted to them after discovering Method’s varieties, and now I have tried several other brands as well. While a lot of natural products are sulfate free and rely on coco-betaine for foaming ability, some are actually natural …

I had a lavender and rice filled throw pillow that I loved to heat in the microwave and use to help relieve tension and fibromyalgia pain, especially in the winter. The cover was a thick, plush microfiber zip up cover which could be removed and washed, and the interior was …

Insecticides are not my favorite product, unfortunately during the spring and summer months I am always looking to find a bug spray that is not only safe for all of my family, but one that works as well as the product label says it does.
Off! Unscented Mosquito Repellant with …

I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …

Last Christmas one of my friends gave me this Organic Shampoo in a 50mL bottle. I didn’t use it at first because I do have a lot of hair problems and I wasn’t sure how this would affect my established regimen. After 3 months I decided to try it …

I’ve always found that the more I can add interest to my daily workouts, the less inclined I am to skip them. As I have always been fascinated by Belly dancing, finding exercise programs that incorporate the lovely moves not only motivates me to keep at, but …

SinuCleanse is a product that helps with sinus pressure and pain, post nasal drip, and allergies. I recently tried sinucleanse when I had a very serious sinus infection that just wouldn’t go away even after two weeks of antibiotics.
SinuCleanse contains no medicine, instead its a natural saline solution. …

I am diabetic and sometimes suffer yeast infections when my blood sugar gets too high, or for the same reasons other women do, like taking antibiotics. After a round of antibiotics related to a gum infection, I developed a mild one. My symptoms were mostly itching, with a slight discharge. …

This antiseptic cream is a herbal product and most of the ingredients are nature based. I have been using it since I was a child as my mum recommended it for almost all purposes. I am …

If you are very health conscious and interested in a truly natural toothpaste - then Green Beaver toothpaste is for you!
I have been using the Green Beaver line of toothpastes for a few months now and not only love their all natural ingredients, but the tastes of their varieties …

I take a nightly bath to help treat muscle pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For these baths, I use a great variety of products, like bath salts, which have minerals that help to purify and balance the skin and muscles. Since I spend a lot of time in the …

I was first introduced to LaCrosse brand antiperspirant roll on when my mom brought some home from a hospital stay. It came in a discreet, plain white roller bottle with aqua print that read “effective but gentle protection.” She had several so she gave one to me, and …

I am taking Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men Multivitamins for quite a few months. It did help me a lot. Previously I used to always feel sleepy in the day and there was a sense of lack of energy in the body. Moreover, my enthusiasm to work for the entire day …

I travel a lot, and even just traveling back and forth on public transportation to work, so this hand sanitizing spray from Dr. Bronner’s is essential. I like using cleaning products that are as safe as possible and smell good too. When it comes to things that I might …

The Holyoke health center is an alright place to have as your doctor’s office but there are a few downfalls to having this place as your doctor’s office that kind of bothered me but nonetheless it is still a decent place to go to.
The Holyoke health center is located …

Stretch marks can be a big problem for some people, depending on where in the body they are located. If they are in an area that gets exposed especially during the summer such as legs, arms, chest they can play a big role in someone’s confidence. But fortunately there …

I have diabetes, and with it comes the risk of heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. I also have allergies, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, and painful menstrual cramps. When I was discussing the various supplements I take to help manage these illnesses with a friend, they mentioned the idea of pycnogenol to me …

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is a very good product if you have ever had any kind of burn. It is usually used for when you have a sun burn or if you need relief from the affects of the sun, but it can be used for many other …

One of my better investments is my lifetime gym membership with Slimmers World International. Back in 1994, they had just opened a branch about five minutes away from my house. Their promotion: buy a weight-loss program from them and you can avail of the lifetime membership for about US$220 …

A friend of mine had overheard me complaining about my teeth being close together and how it was a struggle to floss because most flosses got stuck or shredded in my teeth.
She bought me a package of Johnson and Johnson’s Reach Floss for kids. The label reads …

Whenever I get any muscle pain or any kind of pain in my body, I usually just let my body deal with it. I don’t take medicines or any pain relievers because I believe that taking too much of them is not good for the body.
When I had my …

I have fibromyalgia, and struggle with muscle fatigue and pain often. When a friend gave me this little roller massager as a gift, I thought it was a sweet gesture, but looking at it, thought that they had lost their mind if they believed it would actually help. It is …

I have recently bought a Conair Cordless Interplak toothbrush. This was purchased from Target for the astoundingly low price of 15.99. I really like this toothbrush particularly because of the price. I had wanted an electric toothbrush for a long time particularly since my old electric toothbrush had …

This flavor of Emergen-C was too bland for my tastes. I like the more flavorful lemon-lime and tangerine flavors because I like rich drinks that taste great. Mild drinks I’m not so fond of, and this is a mild drink to be sure. I think I can taste some …

I still swear up and down that I do not snore, despite the number of times I’m nudged away by my husband and he’s telling me to roll over because my snoring is too loud. Even in my half sleep state I’ll grumble “I do NOT snore”, even though …

I bought this board to help with my recovery from a knee injury I had used balance boards during physio so it seemed like a good idea to buy one for use at home.
This board is an 80cm skate type wooden deck with a double roller which runs on …

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 …

My cousin is a makeup artist and photographer. When I was talking to her one day, she mentioned a product that models used to make their eyes appear more vibrant and the whites of their eyes whiter. I was intrigued by this as I have some slight yellowish …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

This product was first given to me as a part of a contact lens eye exam package. It came with a little bottle of the solution along with a lens case.
I’ve had a problem lately with dry, irritated eyes, especially when wearing contacts. My eye doctor thinks I …

I heard about Conzace softgel capsule about three years ago when I was still a nursing student. One of my patients, who had just undergone Cesarean Section, was taking it once a day as presribed by his attending physician. As a student nurse, I was required to make a …

Himalaya is a name of a company, which produces much kind of herbal (pure herbal) products. And this company is very popular and very famous for its effective and good quality products. The Himalaya chavan prash is one of its very good products. This chavan prash is …

The Nashoba valley fitness center is a far cry from actually being a fitness center. This is yet another gym that should not be considered gym. The Nashoba valley health fitness center should not be allowed to use the title fitness center in their business name at all!
Nashoba valley …

I use cotton swabs just about every single day. I clean my ears with them, and yes, I know I am not supposed to but I’ve been doing it for thirty years and haven’t poked an eardrum out yet!
I also use them around the house for a …

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 am basically an avid coffee and tea drinker and so happen to get myself in to various health problems. Apart from experiencing severe acidity problems due to this habit, what really puts me feeling quite embarrassed and uncomfortable is my —˜yellow stained teeth’. Though getting my teeth …

If you have ever thought about not getting enough fruits and veggies, there are products on the market that can help you by giving you these important nutritional necessities in capsule form. I have used quite a few juice supplement products. I bought this one because it was a great …

Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …

Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

There are 6 types of Marlboro cigarettes. They are the following: Reds, Mediums, Lights, Ultra Light, Menthol and Smooth. They also come in hard pack or soft pack, and in different colors which correspond to its kind. The packaging contains health warning messages in an effort to promote smoking …

I have tried a variety of homeopathic products in the past. I always want to believe in them, but most of the time they turn out to be less than effective. Sometimes, I had to say they are a complete waste of money all together.
Here is one …