It is not often that I find a use for gauze around the house, but it does happen on occasion. My kids are always super busy running and playing, which leads to cuts, scrapes, and bruises on occasion. Whenever I am treating or cleaning a cut or scrape, I …

Taking a bath is part of our daily routine before we head on out the door for a busy day at work or school. But aside from that, maintaining a good oral hygiene all throughout the day is also very important specially when we are dealing with other people …

The hip hop abs is a weight loss program that is designed to give you a flatter tummy and lose weight in a fun way. It combines fun hip hop dance moves with fat burning standing crunches.
It starts with the basic 3 T’s which are Tilt, Tuck and Tighten. …

I like to brush my teeth twice a day with Pearl Drops Triple Action Whitening toothpaste. This product can stand alone as a tooth whitener or it can be used in combination with other tooth whitening products for maximum results.
My teeth are normally stained and dull looking when …

Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …

I have always believed that the best investment I can ever make is in my own health. I try to respect a healthy balanced diet, but most of the time, I also take some supplements in order to correct any deficiencies of vitamins and minerals. Omega 3 offers a broad …

When I was little, my mother bought my very first fragrance for me. I didn’t want the “little girl” stuff, I wanted a grownup scent. In her wisdom, my mother found a way to satisfy me without allowing me to smell like I was a little older than …

I was having a hard time, when I was trying to improve myself and live a healthy lifestyle a few years ago, getting into the grove of exercise. I mean, I was exercising on a daily basis, but after a few months, I wasn’t seeing much of a result …

This is a place for you to get some advice and vaccination for your baby and small children. When my baby just born in Belgium, they called me to have a visit to our house. They are monitoring the growth and health of our kid.
And when the kid need …

When needing a really good quality cuticle pusher, I decided on a Tweezerman Cuticle Pusher and Nail Cleaner, because they had a good reputation for being well made. It was a little expensive, costing me around $12 on sale, but it’s such good quality, that I know it …

I am among the unfortunate people to have hyperacidity. I think it is hereditary because my mother have it, as well as other relatives on my mother’s side. I always suffer hyperacidity whenever I am stressed or I skipped a meal and in various occasions. Also, when my monthly …

I received a tube of this toothpaste as a gift. Everybody who knows me knows how picky I am about toothpaste. I am sensitive to the strong flavors in most standard formulas, so I usually end up using either kid’s fruit flavored toothpastes, or a natural bran. Natural and …

Due to all of the snow storms we’ve been having in New York, I’ve been forced to stay home most of the time, and just go online on the computer or watch TV. During this time, I was attracted by a few infomercials, that were luring me to purchase …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

Before I first read about butterbur, I had thought it was some kind of spice to cook with. When I was doing some research into natural allergy remedies, butterbur kept coming up, and as I read more, I also learned it can help prevent migraines. I have both allergies and …

I don’t watch a lot of television. I’m just too busy. But I have started to watch Dr. Oz. Much to my surprise it is not only very educational and the doc is comical and disarming, but I really do learn things I never knew. And what I have applied …

I have been cursed with a very fair complexion. Never in my life have I been able to tan. When I was fifteen, I went to a Florida beach with my family, spent fifteen minutes on the sand before heading for the more shady boardwalk to do some shopping, …

At my last trip to Whole Foods, which is always a treat because we do not have one locally, I bought a few of their natural health and beauty products. One was this honey mango shave cream by Alba. It comes in a tube, unlike most creams that are aerosol—“ …

Flood water is not safe so I really hate stepping on it. It can trigger the development of fungus and can cause different kinds of skin disease such as athletes foot. However, during rainy days there are very few places that don’t encounter floods. In our country, flood …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

OK, I’m becoming more and more health conscious lately (as I have said in a couple of other reviews). But, the other day, a friend showed me a piece of gym equipment he had purchased a while ago called the IGallop and was now interested in selling.
I checked it …

I love trying new hand creams to see if I can find one that I like better than the one that I call my usual hand cream. My hands tend to get extremely dry in the winter months, so I need something strong enough to handle the chafing and …

I have always been excited about using different types of hair and skin care products which I thought would help me look gorgeous and beautiful. A few weeks back, when one of my friends happened to gift me this product called “The Body Shop gurana berry volumising conditioner, …

When I get a burn on my hand from cooking and baking or a sunburn from the sun I like to use Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn Relief Formula Pain Relieving Gel with Lidocaine HCI. It helps relieve the burning sensation I have on my skin and it helps take …

I have a 4 years old son. My son is very sharp, intelligent and also very naughty. But whenever my child falls ill I loose my patience to do any thing else. I become worried and also feel very sad. This time when my …

I received this cuticle treatment as a gift for participating in a promotion. It is a convenient form of cuticle oil that you can take anywhere and use anywhere without making a mess. It has a nice fragrance, and contains jojoba, apricot, almond and evening primrose oils along with many …

I had lasic surgery on my eyes a few years back. I didn’t just go to the nearest surgeon for it. I checked out all the lasic surgeons from my area to ‘drive to’ other areas, before I made my choice of doctors. We only have two eyes, and …

I have used Pantene in the past and generally like their products. Since I have dry hair (for the most part) I wanted to try this new shampoo and see if it left my hair as manageable as the other Pantene product always did.
I was interested in the …

The Planet Fitness gym in Norton Massachusetts was one of the best planet fitness locations in Southern New England and I enjoyed making frequent trips here whenever I was able to and it was worth going to this gym. The first thing I loved about this gym was the …

I used to travel 4 hours everyday. The only way to get to my work is riding a bus. I always see to it that I bring all the necessary things that I need in my bag most especially my personal kit. I used to brought alcohol before to …

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 …

A recent trip to my dentist turned out to be quite an education on plaque fighting mouth rinses. While I had always assumed my Listerine was really the best defense against plaques and the germs known to cause gingivitis, my dentist actually gave me an earful on some of …

This Dry Idea product became mine when I came across it in a discount store. Apparently a drug chain had sold off some old stock when they changed hands, and many of their products ended up in these mark-down outlets. This deodorant, which normally sold for over four dollars in …

As strange as it may sound, Urifemme is a atually a handy product to have on hand. I discovered this new products online and had them send me a sample.
The idea is simple, a disposable funnel for women to use in public restrooms. …

I always felt that my hands which were perhaps the most used part of the body required special attention. Although I did take care in keeping my whole body fit, I always felt the need for some special exercises that would just bring in more flexibility in my …

I have diabetes, so I try to take really good care of my feet. I want to keep them attached in the future! I have copied my mother’s habit of putting foot cream on every night. This keeps my feet healthy and soft and prevents cracking which can lead to …

I go through these uncontrollable urges to get fit, when really, probably only surgical procedures could make that happen! I’m usually perpetually lazy, but every once in a while, the idea of doing some weight training and some walking really appeals to me and is a good way for …

I used to use this shower gel before I came across Power Stick Intensity Shower Gel for Men. Now I use that because it’s cheaper and works just as well. I will say however that the one thing this shower gel has over the Power Stick brand is that …

Back when I was trying out different medications for treating my pollen allergies, Allerest was easily found on the shelves. I knew that Benadryl worked for me, but it also made me very drowsy. This made it hard to focus at work during the day, and it was …

I think this is the newest type of tampon offered by Tampax and although I did not particularly think they were going to be different when I bought them, they really are much easier to use. The applicator is plastic rather than cardboard which can buckle and …

I have a great love of fragranced deodorant sprays, and I discovered these in a natural foods store in my town. Zum makes wonderful soaps as well, a few of which I have tried and was very happy with them. These small cans of spray can be used …

This soap is by far my favourite hand soap, and I’ve tried a lot. I think the main reason is that there are so many different scents to choose from. I’ve tried probably 10 different scents of this brand of soap from Sweet Pea to Nectarine Mint …

Everyone wants to have beautiful sparkline white teeth. Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster, is a great product to help you achieve your whitening goals. This product does work by using peroxide. It has some pros and cons to it,but basically it is worth buying. If you are thinking about …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a simple insurance plan. So…when we face something like depression what’s the alternative? I faced 8 months of severe depression until I walked into a health food store to purchase vitamins for my son. That’s when I stumbled upon an all …

My hands tend to become very dry and rough during the winter season. This condition not only made me feeling uncomfortable all through the day, but also made my hands look very dull and lifeless. What made the situation even worst is that my nails also chipped off …

I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …