I have used Masada brand bath salts before, for my hot baths to treat fibromyalgia. They have several varieties, and I have mostly chosen the scented ones, with the exception of buying the plain ones so I could scent them myself. Masada uses salt from the famous Dead Sea, which …

I am a regular user of just about every kind of hand soap I can get my hands on. I love to shop in natural product stores, and on my last trip to Fresh Market, I stopped by the health and beauty department and picked up this Pangea Organics hand …

I am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …

I take a nightly bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and also to give my skin a moisturizing treatment when it is feeling dry. In the summer I often use lighter products, but one of my favorite products to use in the winter is the wonderfully rich bath bomb. I have …

My daughter is breastfeeding my grandbaby and my daughter’s nipples have gotten sore and the skin has become dry and cracked from the feedings. A neighbor told me about Lansinoh HPA Brand Lanolin nipple cream to heal the skin.
One day I found her in discomfort while she was …

I wanted to purchase a first aid kit for my home because I wanted to make sure that I had everything that I needed if an emergency should arise. I have been involved with emergency workers for the past twenty years and I suppose that made me more aware …

One day while I was browsing a “special order” section of a store out of curiosity, I came across a product I had heard of but never tried—“ and had no idea they even still made it!
When I was a little girl, I was given a stack of …

There is a lot to like about St. Ives products. They are inexpensive, good quality, and do not test on animals or use animal ingredients. They usually try to add some beneficial natural elements to their products too. When my mom gave me this moisture cream because she said it …

My scalp has always been very dandruff prone giving way to lots of itching. Although I tried using various anti- dandruff shampoos, I would get relief of the itching only on the day I washed my hair with it. This always left me scratching my head due to the …

I have a Manuka birth ball. Indeed I would say that I’m fortunate to have it because it has been truly invaluable during my pregnancy. The Manuka birth ball has been particular useful during the latter stages of pregnancy. A little bit of back strain and …

After my dentist told me I had mild gingivitis a few years ago and it was successfully treated, I have made an extra effort to brush and floss my teeth with great care to keep it from coming back. Oral infections are found to be associated with heart …

First aid kit is a must in our home and I think in other families as well. You never when accidents do happen. Our first aid kit is not complete without Rhea Agua Oxigenada. Personally I hate ugly scars, who does right; though it is inevitable when the wound …

One important thing that we should not skip for our diet is to have green leafy vegetables every meal. This is the fastest homemade source of fiber. According to science, the benefits of eating green leafy vegetables allows you to have regular bowel movement. This is true. I myself …

I normally do not care about what brands to use especially when it comes to little toiletries. I consider toilet paper, cotton balls and cotton buds when I mean little toiletries. However, one time I decided maybe I should try Q-tips because I have seen this all the time …

I get chapped and dry lips in the winter, and sometimes year round. I like to use premium products on my lips, for my own enjoyment and to pamper myself, but also to keep the skin on my lips in the best condition possible.
I had limited experience with …

Though I’ve always had skin problems (which have lessened into adulthood), I was hoping it was something my kids wouldn’t have to deal with in their teens. My oldest is fourteen and my youngest is twelve, and both of them are showing signs of acne, especially my oldest. I …

Years ago, because I had chronic bladder and kidney infections, I started taking the AZO cranberry tablets to help alleviate the recurrence of these problems. Since then, AZO has come a very long way with their brand of products, and I was really surprised to find the AZO yeast …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

I started a weight loss program at the end of July, my first official day of dieting being August 1st. Near mid July I was picking up things I knew I would want or need, such as a pedometer. Because I started gathering things later on in …

Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture is such a great product and for all skin types. It is especially good for people with extra-dry skin. This is specifically used for your face. When I use this product, I notice that the best time to use it is after I wash my face. …

I have always been a fan of the Clorox brand and have used it for almost area of my house from the detergent to the kitchen wipes and for everything in between. So when at my old job, they always had the Clorox disinfecting spray ordered as part of our …

I was introduced to Ultimate Omega by my officemates that is why I get interested to get a fish oil supplement for my diet. Unfortunately I do not have a budget for Ultimate Omega one time that I have to look for alternative just to having fish oil …

I joked that this was a perfect product for me because I was the world’s biggest baby—“ but the truth is, I just liked the way it smelled. I have never let demographics issues stop me from using a product I like! I use kid’s toothpaste and shampoo as well. …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

I am always looking for a good sugar substitute. I do not want to give up sweet flavors or adding sweetener to tea and coffee. I came across the SunnyDew Liquid Stevia at the local health store. They had a deal to buy one for around 25 bucks and …

This is a diet and exercise program designed for women only. Their three phase program consists of a nutritional service, cardiovascular exercise and their unique figure shaping equipment. The program is quite expensive as well.
They advertise their nutritional services as being customized to each individual. In …

I have irritable bowel syndrome. I do not control it with prescription drugs, and that is my choice. Since it is a bit unpredictable, I have not found anything other than dietary measures that control it on a day to day basis. I prefer to use over the …

I’ve suffered from acne for about 5 years now and my face have only been clear since about a year ago from seeing a dermatologist. But since my face is under control now, I sometimes get these pesky little break out pimple looks so bad, annoying and sometimes painful. …

I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …

I usually go to a drugstore or to a cosmetics shop to buy my makeup products, but to my surprise I found this product in a pharmacy.
I felt curious about it, as if it can be bought in a pharmacy it can’t be just a normal eyelash mascara. After …

No one would ever guess that Monistat 7 Vaginal Anti fungal Cream would have beneficial uses other than yeast infection. In fact, I have never had a yeast infection in my entire life; however, if it weren’t for a devastating event in my life then I would’ve never known …

Keeping our hands clean is something very important in my home. We can all become sick very easily and try to avoid that as much as possible. I don’t have a particular hand soap that is a must have for me. I will try various soaps, looking for …

I am a housewife and I have small children who are very naughty. I have a lot of work pressure as I have to prepare the breakfast before my children go to the school in the morning and I also take care of the rest of my family. …

Get rid of a headache quickly and with no cost! This seems to work for any type of headache, I am told, even hangovers! I do not know if it would be effective in the treatment of migraine, as this migraine is its own special circumstance. …

Dealing with my acne has now perhaps now become an integral part of my life. Since I have been experiencing this problem for nearly a decade, I have perhaps used all the different kinds of anti- acne products (ranging from creams, gels, sprays, soaps acne wash etc) and …

This is the most bizarre soap-like product I’ve ever tried before. I like having and trying all different kinds of soaps because mostly I’m just attracted to how these products lather and how the smell, and I have a slight purchasing problem when it comes to bath and body …

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief has claimed to give “rapid and lasting relief”. When I first saw a local TV commercial advertisement for this, I was a bit skeptical because I’ve learned that most of the time commercial advertisements are hyped; but given that I have been fighting a losing battling …

My dentist recommended that I should use an electric toothbrush for my gum problems, and said that Braun was a good brand. So I shopped around and was astounded by some of the prices. As I didn’t want to spend £80 ($160) on a toothbrush, I was …

Because my allergy symptoms are so severe for pretty much the entire year, I’m always looking for as many ways as possible to live with the problem. My symptoms include all of the basics and some I didn’t even know had anything to do with allergies at all, including …

I bought this foot cream for approximately $7.31 for a 75 ml bottle, the foot cream is for hydrating and moisturizing tough skin on parts of your foot; the instructions say it is best used 2-3 times a week but I use this daily once every nighttime.
The foot cream …

A vaginal cup is not something that you normally talk about, but I have to say that I love my Diva Cup. I first heard about them ten years ago and had no idea why anybody would get one. About nine months ago I had to take a …

I have tried the Brand’s Chicken Essence before and I always get it when I am feeling low in energy as it always works me energizing me. But recently Brand’s have added a lot of new and interesting Essences to their line of health products.
I decided to try the …

New Nordic is one of those companies that’s notorious in the health food market. I’d even heard of them and I don’t do the health food, herbal supplement circuit all that much if truth be told. The only reason I tried these New Nordic Mulberry Zuccarin tablets is at …

I didn’t understand how extensive the Burt’s Bees product line really was until about a year ago. I’d see a few like little gift sets at my local grocery store, and started experimenting with these products that way, but I didn’t really know that they have a whole slew …

Do your feet and toes constantly itch and you can’t stand it anymore? Desenex kills athlete foot fungi and cures the itching leaving you with smooth feet that no long itch. With Athletes foot you will find your feet and toes itching terribly, your feet will start to crack …

Once I started seriously working out, I began to use everything I could find to make sure that I was as successful and motivated as possible. When I found out that there were digital trainers that could be used in place of an actual physical trainer, I looked …

As my readers know by now, I’m on a continual quest to find things that soothe and relax my body, primarily my back and feet. This item, the Infrared Heat/Magnetic Vibrating Massager, is one I purchased for my feet.
This product is supposed to be different because it combines …

While many people are aware of Benefibers ability to promote digestive health, many may be passing up on a valuable weight-loss tool.
There are many varieties of Benefiber including the tasteless powder form that can be added to any drink. This powder helps to provide extremely …