At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

I have elevated cholesterol and I refuse to take statin drugs after having a very negative experience with them. I have been taking fish oil and combinations of fish and flax oil for several years to help control the condition without drugs. I have a neighbor who has really struggled …

I purchased the My Fitness Coach game for my Wii Console about 2 months ago. And I must say, it really got me going! This game is like having your own personal trainer in your own home. The trainer’s name is Mya and she …

I saw a commercial for this abdominal exerciser recently and it looked like just what I needed. I had used the large exercise balls in the past, and I had also done ab exercises right on the floor. The problem for me was that as I got …

My old scale gave out last month. Based partly on reviews I had read online, I ordered this scale from Amazon.com. It has lived up to its excellent reputation with consumers. First, the price was excellent considering the quality of the product.
It is sleekly designed …

I love Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. I like to use a toner in the summer. I have combination skin, and sometimes it is just nice to stop and freshen up during the day. A nice toner makes you feel cleaner, cooler, and often …

I like to use a skin cleansing wipe for extra hygiene in the bathroom. When I was suffering from a yeast infection, the wipes I had at home, which were a fragranced, mainstream brand, were burning me like crazy. It was just because of the infection. They had never bothered …

Palmer’s Scar Serum was recommended to me by a surgeon. I had gone through a pretty nasty accident, and had scarring on my face even after the surgery. When I was discharged from the hospital, my surgeon said to pick up Palmer’s on the way home and begin using …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste’s over the years, but finally I broke down and took my Dentist’s suggestion that I try Crest Pro Health toothpaste. I had seen the commercials for this toothpaste, but really believed that $4.99CDN was really steep for a 65ml tube of …

I just came back from the best dental appointment ever! Dr. Lowe at Lakeside Dental in San Francisco is very professional, knowledgable, and nice when it comes to teeth cleaning and drilling. I’ve had many fears in the past about seeing a dentist. Since a kid, I’ve …

The sun damage on my face has become something that I couldn’t ignore anymore, so I looked into what my options were to get rid of the dark spots, as well as the redness of blood vessels. I wanted something near my apartment, so I did some research, and …

I am overweight and diabetic, like so many in our population. I have been trying to lose weight for years, and have made a lot of progress, but to keep on top of it, I like to use products that enhance metabolism and insulin efficiency. I have taken green tea …

When I was having a period of inflamed and irritated skin due to a reaction to some sun block cream, my skin seemed to be irritated by everything I put on it, no matter how gentle r fragrance free it was. My doctor even wrote a prescription for a …

I finally broke down and decided to try a cellulite cream. For years I have seen advertisements and infomercials for these types of products and chalked it all up to hype.
So, needless to day, I was very skeptical when I bought my CelluliteRx LipoTherm Contour Cream —“ but, …

Once while combing my hair —“ I was just stunned when I noticed that my hair line had been receding and my thick healthy hair suddenly appeared thin. Though of late I had noticed that my hair had been falling consistently, little did I realize that the results of …

When it comes to feminine hygiene, I want to used brand that has good quality. It is necessary to feel comfortable everyday most especially after menstruation period. I used Always dri-liners to make me feel comfortable everyday. After menstruation period there’s a minimal discharge that I am not comfortable …

I recently purchased a package of Dr. Du-More’s Cinnamon disposable flossers. They are a flosser on one end and a toothpick on the other end. These are the worst flossers that I have ever purchased! They are made of such poor quality that when you try …

I hate to even relive this embarassing problem, but I suppose it’s a necessary evil. About two years ago, I started to notice what I thought was a pimple forming on the underside of my arm. After another two days, it was getting larger, about the size of a …

I used to frequent an IBS message board to look for suggestions and find out how other people were managing their symptoms. I heard some pretty outrageous ideas at times, and also some really good ones. One that caught my attention was from a woman posting about a native …

I have been wearing glasses for years. I used to wear contacts and glasses only part time, but since I became sensitive to the contacts, I wear glasses most of the time now. I don’t know how it is that one’s glasses get so dirty and oily. I guess we …

I just reviewed another first aid kit that I love and I’ll never be without and I carry it with me absolutely everywhere I go, but when my kids always watched me packing that one up when we were going on a weekend outing or anything then they would …

I’ve had a problem with my cholesterol on and off for a few years. Mine seems to be mostly due to heredity and a thyroid problem. I had a very bad experience with statin drugs, so I refuse to take them now. I also have fibromyalgia and suspected …

I always loved trying out any new skin or hair product in the market that really appealed to me. While I mostly preferred natural products to the cosmetic ones, I always loved experimenting with the different and latest products that seem to hit the markets. In fact my …

I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …

There are a few products that are unquestioned as leaders in the field. Chapstick is one of them. It’s one of those products that is so iconic, even when people are referring to other brands of lip balm, they often call it “chapstick” even though it is clearly not the …

I prefer liquid hand soap in a convenient pump bottle to hard bar soap on my sink to use for hand washing. The only thing I do not like about it is the tacky look of that plastic soft soap (or whatever brand I am using at the time) …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …

Schiff Natural Vitamin B Complex is a 8 in the world of B complexes however it is formulated to do something better than some other b vitamins. This isn’t quite formulated as well as a 9 or 10 rated product but it does work in giving you energy and …

I have recently changed my lifestyle drastically by becoming a vegetarian. This is drastic for me because I have been a consistent and frequent meat eater for the majority of my life. Coming from a Ukranian family, meat has always been the main dish in every meal and my …

Centrum Performance Multi Vitamins have been a great addition to my daily ritual as far as keeping me healthy. I’m a runner and honestly I probably without these vitamins get nearly enough of what I should on a daily basis. Because I certainly need more than the normal person …

I bought several of the Organix line of products, after becoming enchanted with their range of nice fragrances. After trying out several of their shampoos and conditioners and finding them mediocre, and then trying a split ends treatment that was awful, I had just about given up on them. I …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is a superior soap for me. I just love this soap because of its effective ingredients that help me avoid annoying pimples. It also relieves wounds and sores if used continuously. I have tried so many cosmetic products and costly soaps which promise best results …

I like to keep my fingernails buffed. I have awful looking vertical ridges in them if I do not make an attempt to keep them buffed out. I normally have to perform this event at least once a month to keep my hands looking like they belong to a forty …

I was a loyal fan of Coast soap when it was popular many years ago. I remember the ads about it being “the eye-opener.” I loved its blue color, rich lather, and great cleaning ability. It was my favorite fragrance in the world. I even became very attached to …

Over the last month or so, I have been a regular at my dentist waiting room. I am sad to say that a lifelong love of candy and soda will do horrors to your pearly whites and will devastate not only your enjoyment of chewing foods that are harder than …

I have used the regular amber Pears soap on and off for a long time. It’s a great product and very good for your skin. When I saw this Oil-Clear version I had to try it too. I had been having a problem with my neck being overly …

I am not a big fan of thongs. I have never found them to be comfortable, and generally I would not wear them on a day when I thought I might be having my period. However, since I was given some as a gift, and it seemed like the logical …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

I’m a sucker for a get-thin-quick scheme, no doubt about it. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not. I’m willing to try anything and everything to lose weight, and yes, that DOES include eating right and exercising as well. I’m not totally dependant on …

I have aging combination skin. It is dry in the winter and oily and acne prone in summer. I have noticed a few small lines and wrinkles over the past couple of years, so I have been trying to find products to minimize these and keep my skin as young …

I have always struggled with my weight, ever since I was young. Now that I am in my forties and diabetic, it is even more important that I get a handle on my weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I heard some glowing reviews of this vitamin on a …

I use Ostocalcium B12 syrup for my family member since many years. I am using it for my daughter and son, as they are below 10 years and of growing age. …

Over the past five years, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs where my weight is concerned. I lost about 60 lbs a few years ago, and hit a plateau that had me very discouraged and, even after trying a few supplements and something to help push me …

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 …

I have suffered with constipation ever since I started taking medication for my menstrual cramps and it is a total pain in the butt —“ pun intended. When I am constipated my belly swells up round like a football and I feel so bloated it is really uncomfortable. …

Now that summer is practically at our doorstep, I’ve really noticed how dry and scratchy my skin has become. Normally when I shave my legs, they feel smooth for about a week before getting less silky feeling. But by then, I’ve prepared and soaked myself in my garden tub and …

I like to use massages to help work out cramps and muscle spasms, and to treat the pain that comes with having fibromyalgia. Fortunately, I have a loving partner who will happily assist me by giving wonderful massages when I need them. This along with nightly hot baths has …

I have a mouth that is sensitive to strong mint flavors, so finding a mouthwash that leaves my mouth feeling fresh but doesn’t burn it is sometimes a challenge. I had used several mainstream brands of alcohol-free mouthwash, and preferred them vastly to the alcohol brands, but I wanted to …

Knowing that I adore sea salts and other mineral bath preparations, a friend sent me a product that I found was one of the most unusual baths I have ever taken. I like to use the mineral salts for their effects on my fibromyalgia symptoms. They really help to relieve …

I started looking for some products not only for the bikini zone when shaving or waxing, but also for ingrown hairs in general, because I had an issue come up where I had bumpy upper arms from ingrown hairs, and it was driving me crazy trying to get rid …