I have a friend in England who knows that I prefer to use kid’s toothpastes because the flavors are milder and it does not irritate my mouth or cause me to not brush long enough. I have tried many kid’s brands here in the US, and I was curious as …

I bought Gaiam Chai 5mm Premium Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
It has the measurements of 24 x 68 inches , which is quite normal for yoga mats. It is not actually anything too big but not too small, and that is just fine …

Having thoroughly enjoyed the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix DVD fitness program, I jumped at a chance to try The Quick Fix Total Toning DVD when I found it on Amazon recently. I really like ten minute workouts, as they allow you to mix and match different …

I used to visit a little independent gift store in town that sold a lot of products by Crabtree and Evelyn and The Thymes. I fell in love with several of the Thymes scents. My usual favorites were the olive leaf and eucalyptus, but one day I was browsing …

Ever since I was fifteen, and had a horrific experience at the dentist, I’ve been terrified. In fact, I make every excuse NOT to go to the dentist if I can help it, and when I do finally go, it’s usually only under duress because I’m in ridiculous pain. …

Rather than paying for some costly gym membership that I’ll pretty much never use, I opt for the convenience of home equipment, specifically my Pro-Form 350 treadmill. I had another model of a Pro-Form treadmill years ago that also worked great, so I know the brand is reliable.
The …

With my youngest child, everything is an exaggeration. Such was the case when she was stung by a bee (like myself the previous week) and she was rushing back into the house with such hysterics that I could not figure out what was wrong with her. Clutching her arm …

When a friend and user of Herbatint hair dye recommended that I try this conditioner after coloring (with another brand of hair color) I was skeptical. I was complaining about the fact that the hair color I was using at the time did not have a good conditioner tube to …

I was talking with a neighbor of mine several months ago, who had noticed the strides I was achieving in my personal weight loss goals. I’ve always been overweight, though most of my life it was minimal. Once I had kids, I had gained an exponential amount of weight …

A diabetes patient and good friend turned me on to these socks. Although they are not made specifically for diabetics, they have some interesting features that makes them unique and desirable. I have long been a fan of the Earth Therapeutics company, so when I was told it was them …

I really don’t like bug bites. Not that I know anyone who does. Bug bites seem to happen a lot especially around mosquito time. I normally wear bug repellent when I know I am going to be outside in the evenings. However, sometimes I do …

I am allergic to bee, wasp and hornet stings to the point of extreme swelling when bitten. When I acquire an unwanted bee sting, I must apply ice immediately as it will swell to three times its normal body part size within 30 minutes. And I require …

It seems like everywhere I go, I have to use a different kind of soap. Every time I go home during s college vacation, my parents have a different kind of soap in their shower. I don’t know how they deal with such inconsistency in their life, but they …

I just started to take Prilosec OTC for my stomach because I was having a lot of pain. I didn’t know what the problem was, but after speaking to my father who has been having the same issues I decided to try it. I looked at the box and …

Since starting my job last September, I’ve constantly been in and out of my doctors office with a variety of problems. Most notably, has been lower back pain and a pinched nerve. My doctor prescribed me Lodine which is an anti-inflammatory, anti-steroidal with which I can’t take any ibuprofen …

I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …

Okay, I am in a tropical country right now. And it is really hot. But somehow, I am thankful that I can still enjoy the sweet breeze of the wind which somehow cools me.
Being in this tropical country, feeling hot is always a problem. So, I always bring …

I tend to sneeze a lot sometimes through out the day, and normally I just dealt with it because I was just getting a cold every time, however I thought that I may have developed allergies. My mom had a few Benadryl caplets left over from when she had …

Whenever I am on my period I always buy Kotex Tampons. I wear these tampons because they are comfortable, easy to put in, easy to pull out, in my budget and offer a little variety to girls. I can choose from regular, super, or super plus. I can also …

When I stayed with a friend for a week, I ran out of the shampoo I brought with me, and used hers for the last five days. She used Nirvana Herb and Flower shampoo, and swore it was the best she had ever used. I had mixed feelings about the …

I have a very large collection of wrist bracers and ankle bracers that span back many years from various problems and conditions. About seven years ago, I used to have a job that was nothing but typing. I would spend eight to ten hours a day typing addresses on …

I have used a few Ahava products and felt they were good quality, so when I decided to try this mud soap for my summer oily skin, I did not pay much attention to the ingredients list. I knew it had mud and salt, which was what I was hoping …

Back when there were only a few options for good quality shower gels, Rainbath was one of the most popular and sophisticated ones around. The classic product has remained the same through many years, a testament to its quality, and an ever-shining star for the Neutrogena company.
I first …

As a contact lens wearer for over 7 years, I still find them very irritating. Contact lenses still dry out my eyes and I can barely wear them out for a day. Also, since I stare at a computer all day, it makes them even more dry. …

When I decided to change my hair colour, I liked it, so I kept on dyeing for long, but that is very damaging for the hair. That’s why I asked my hairdresser for some tips on finding a good shampoo to keep my hair colour, and he recommended me …

I believe in anti-oxidants, which is one reason I am a great lover of tea. When the African Rooibos tea first became popular, I tried very hard to like it. I know the health benefits of it are incredible, as it has an outrageously high antioxidant content. The problem …

The cold can cause a lot of problems with the lips. Because of the thinness of the outer layer of the lips, the moisture evaporates from lips much faster than from other skin. It leads to that that lips dries easily. And if we do not use the methods …

During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …

I have combination skin that is dryer in the winter months, and can sometimes get irritated to the point that I do not want to use fragrances on it. One year, I had been trying out some of the Grandpa’s soaps and found them charming as well as a very …

I bought a tube of Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste to try recently. It was comparable in price to other name brands of toothpaste (about $4 for a 6 ounce tube). With a coupon I had on hand, I paid $2.79 plus tax which I consider to be …

I really love this deodorant. The reason that I love it is that it’s cheap and I’m always looking for ways to say money so it’s certainly something that I can appreciaite. I purchase this from several people in my area that sell Avon. The only …

I’ve tried a lot of masks over the years but usually they involve a very clay-like substance that you put on, let dry, and then add water to to work it back into a paste before rinsing it off. I’ve never once tried a peel off mask and was …

I bought Neutrogena T gel Shampoo, Original because it was dermatologist recommended according to the bottle. The bottle said it would control scalp itching and flaking caused by scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and common dandruff. I really could not say what condition I had but I had …

I may be a sucker (or at least went throug a period of being a sucker) for natural remedies and supplements, but who wouldn’t want to try a supplement that promised you’d be stress free? Ever since I started my new job in retail (when I’d been job-free for …

My glowing skin always remained my greatest asset to help me look attractive and beautiful. I always received compliments from family and friends who always wanted to know the secret of my healthy looking skin. Though the compliments left me feeling really flattered —“ I always knew it was …

So gals, if you’re like me, the ban of your existence is not just dry skin or acne or heaven forbid, the dreaded bloating that occurs every single mouth like a running joke, but it’s when you’re faced with cracked and horrendously dry lips. I’m talking the kind that makes …

While consuming six cups of Rooibos herbal tea per day was the tried and tested way for me to clock my daily required antioxidant intake, during times when I am on the road, traveling to play away matches, it gets a bit difficult to make and drink six cups …

Wheatgrass powder was recommended to me by my cousin. It comes in a sachet which you pour into a glass of water, stir, and then drink. Ideally, it should be taken 2x a day but I only take it in the mornings. It was supposedly good …

I totally wasted money on Predictor Test. I tested to see if I was pregnant 2 days after my expected menstrual period. The results was negative which is “no second dot”. So I assume that I wasn’t pregnant. My bf and I like a baby when it arrives but …

A hospital is supposed to be professional, clean, hygienic, caring and should, most of the time, be able to heal the patient. But, when a hospital is all this and beyond —“ then there’s nothing like it. That “beyond” is being hospitable, making the patient and his/her family …

Since I was a teenager I have been dealing with the problems of getting a yeast infection about once a year. I hate dealing with them, and the medications always leave more irritation. My mother told me that she used to use iodine and it works well to stop …

I have used a few Philosophy products here and there, and although they are expensive, I generally like them a lot. When I splurged and bought myself some lip treatment made by the company, I also tried out this eye cream. I have some “dark shadows” of my own. …

I picked up this Aromatherapy Remedies PMS Relief from Bath & Body on a whim. I loved the packaging as it came in a small plastic zippered travel bag with this small bottle of essential oils, hand lotion and bath soak, and as I tend to have very uncomfortable episodes …

Skin infections are so common these days and the main reason is the unhealthy water we use, water is scarce in our area and we store rain water in a storage tank which we use for cooking, washing and bathing purpose. So this unhealthy water causes plenty of skin …

I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …

Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

As I enjoy exercise and try to stay in shape I am constantly looking for gadgets and pieces of equipment that will help me with my fitness targets and, more importantly, help me to monitor my progress towards achieving my dream physique. I had never used a body …

I used to live in a quite difficult and a very disadvantaged country. I always felt totally helpless when someone in my family got sick. There were no reliable clinics and the only hospital was not even functional. I often did self-medication whenever I was not feeling well …

Dettol antibacterial hand soap has become our family hand wash since past 2 weeks. I got attracted to the pink coloured bottle top and when I saw it was Dettol, I thought of giving it a try. The pink …

I grew up on Flinstone Vitamins. This is a product I trust and would not consider any other vitamin for my kids. They have all the essential vitamins and are prefered by our pediatrician as well. My older daughter never had a problem with the hard Flinstone vitamins, but …