You’ve probably seen the informercial, late at night, on the Core Rhythms program when zapping to find something interesting to watch until you fall asleep at last. You probably thought like me; another product to spend money, exercice for 2 weeks then put in a closet with your ab-this …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years, and have tried just about every pain relief cream out there at one time or another. Most of the time, the products that work best for me fall into the category of counter-irritants. The counter-irritants contain substances like menthol, that create a warm …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

Excedrin Migraine is the first over-the-counter medicine approved the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine. Available is gel tabs, caplets and tablets it advertises to begin treating a migraine within 30 minutes of the first dose. Made by Novaris Consumer Health Inc. Excedrin Migraine is available …

I suffer from severe hemorrhoids and nothing seemed to help them heal until I started taking Natures Way Butchers Broom Root Supplements. These supplements helped shrink my hemorrhoids dramatically and helped improve the circulation in my body greatly. However, everyone’s body is different and needs different nutrients to help …

I love using bath bombs in my hot bath at night. I have fibromyalgia, and taking a hot bath every night helps to stop the pain and prevent muscle spasms that keep me awake—“ plus, it is just fun. Spending a lot of time in hot water can dry your …

When I injured my lower back while working on remodeling the house a couple of years ago, I had a very hard time getting back to normal. Since I have fibromyalgia on top of the injury, it was even more painful and my muscles just did not want to cooperate. …

When I have a cold or flu in the winter, I like to use an inhalant vapor product in my vaporizer, to help soothe a cough and congestion, and make my sinuses feel better. There is just something nice and soothing about menthol to make your stuffy head feel clearer …

When I hurt my back at work years ago, I was unable to move without extreme pain. I hobbled to the emergency clinic, where I was told to stay in bed for two days without walking, take the anti-inflammatory drugs they gave me, and use Banalg pain reliever. Being a …

One of my favorite and most affordable organic honeys to have on my English muffin or in my tea is Nature’s Place Organic 100% Pure Honey. It is so sweet and only has 60 calories per tablespoon, which is nice. The honey has a nice golden color to it …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

For last 2 years i have used many oils and other means in order to reduce my hair fall. But none helped me from getting out of my problem. Then I used Finpecia. Finpecia is a pill used to avoid male pattern baldness in men. It is to be …

I was recently switched to this brand of contacts, and so far, I like them for the most part. They’re a little bit more expensive than my old contacts, but they are very wearable.
My optometrist switched me to this brand because I was getting a lot of redness in …

When I am in a spa mood one of my favorite natural spa kits to use is the Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Kit. It contains everything I need to help pamper myself from head to toe with all natural products that contain nourishing ingredients in it that help …

There is nothing worse than knowing you have to wear a swim suit or shorts on vacation and leaving the shower with red, irritated, razor burn. Besides feeling rubbed the wrong way, the unsightly bumps ruin the appearance of freshly shaved skin.
It seemed like …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

I bought this product at a discount store, where it had been marked down. I have an older office chair which really should be replaced. The back of it leans too far back, causing me to tend to lean forward and into a very unhealthy posture, especially for …

Blue Goo Super Pain Relief Gel is a fantastic product and I recommend it to anyone who needs speedy relief after exercise or for anyone who may be suffering from a lingering muscle injury. I often apply a little of it after an intense workout, because it dulls the …

When I was staying in the UK for a few weeks, I placed an order with Aveda, and I noticed they had a cold and flu bath. I have become a fan of these soaks. They are very soothing when you have a cold or flu or just generally feel …

I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …

I get very dry eyes due to having small tear ducts and allergies. For me it is easy for my eyes to get very dry and red. I hate looking that way so I use eye drops to help my eyes feel less irritated and dry. One of the …

I have found myself in a predicament where I was sick with no medicine to take. Thankfully, I have a few people that watch out for me. My sister had quite a few packets of 1,000 mg Emergen-C Raspberry Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix. She gave me a few of …

I became interested in a little spray bottle I saw an acquaintance using. It is a spray form of vitamins. When I asked why he used a spray, he explained that the absorption rate was much better. According to him, you only get about 10 or 15 percent of …

I have been wearing contact lenses since I was in High school. SO i guess there was not much problem with how I take care of my contacts. I usually buy dailies and contacts that were extended to 3 up to 6 months. such as fresh looks and J …

I have always had a fascination for skin care products particularly those which were natural and free from all kind of chemicals and other artificial ingredients. Since these products have less chances of causing any kind of side effects to my skin, I always felt that these products …

It’s an ayurvedic herbal lotion for prevention of pregnancy stretch marks, made in India (I assume, it’s available only in India, not sure). I grew up quite fast as a teenager and got stretch marks on my hips, therefore now, during pregnancy, I am extremely careful not to let …

I recently made an impulse purchase from the catalogue of a Weider Single Station Multigym at a price tag of 200 British Piund Sterling. An impulse buy expecially, as i have no job to recount those funds! However, this is one buy, and the FIRST May i add, that …

The Ionic Breeze Quadra is an air purifier available at Sharper Image. This air purifier is an excellent investment for anyone dealing with indoor allergies or just looking for cleaner air indoors. I purchased this item after getting two cats. I was concerned because the room I use it …

As I was growing up, it was considered an average age for a young girl to start her menses at the age of 12. That is no longer true, and Specialists in this field, wanted to know WHY! The truth is, that young girls, as young as seven years …

My hair is a strange duck, I tell you, because it can be dry and brittle one day and oily the next and most days I just try to avoid the issue all together and pull it up in a pony tail, but I got my hair cut not …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

I was broke one week and instead of buying new blades for my regular razor, I decided to buy a pack of disposable razors just to tide me over until the end of the month. I was in my local discount store and decided to buy a 4 pack …

The Anytime Fitness in Devens Massachusetts was located in a very safe part of town and there was plenty of parking but the lot wasn’t well lit at night and this sucked at times but parking was never an issue at this location. This particular Anytime Fitness location was very …

Ah, what hasn’t Burt’s Bees come up with? I think they’ve cornered the market on natural products for bath, body and the health of the mind and spirit as well with all their aromatherapy goals. Everything I’ve tried of theirs smells fantastic and feels fantastic, and I’ve rarely had …

All my life I struggle to gain weight and I could eat anything I want anytime of the day. I have really great metabolism as I must fuel my body with food every four hours during the day. If I am burning the midnight oil for any reason whatsoever …

One of the protein shakes I enjoy drinking every morning to help energize my body and keep me full until lunchtime is the Rainbow Light Chocolate Protein Energizer Shake. This shake comes in a powdered form and has this sweet chocolaty aroma and taste that helps fix my chocolaty …

This have been my tampon of choice for years. I have tried many other brands and I always turn back to Gentle Glide because the others just don’t compare! The applicators are very smooth and gentle, just as they advertise them to be. They are not bulky at all …

As a stocking stuffer this Christmas, I received one of these lovely lip balms. These are not your ordinary lip products you find in the store. These are quite exquisitely made. I could tell by the packaging that this was no ordinary product, with the collectible little decorated …

Once when I was overly concerned about body odors, I bought a chlorophyll based product called “Body Mint” which did a great job of helping to deodorize from the inside. I definitely noticed an improvement in body odor while using them. I ran out eventually and I more recently …

It is very true that fiber can help you reduce weight and it also helps you to have a healthy digestive system. I am a health conscious person inside and out and I take care of my body. Not only do I apply moisturizers to make myself look good, …

Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …

I took my younger brother abroad for the first time last year. Since he’s only 9 years old, I made sure I carried a first aid kit, some sun cream and bite spray just in case. Normally, I only buy insect repellant but I found this on offer together …

The first thing that I have noticed with this product is the smell of it. The smell of the alcohol is not that strong that would irritate my nose. It is not that confident enough and fresh enough as the Casino Femme but it is also a good alternative …

As part of a basket of treats I got for Christmas, I received this yummy smelling bottle of body cream. Although I am not usually one to wear foody types of scents, this one was just too much fun not to wear. The product comes in a pump …

For those of you that know Neutrogena, you’re probably a fan of this brand. I know I am. In my early teenage years, I used this product religiously to help control the over excessive amounts of oil my face produced and for the most part, it kept the acne at …

I have two dilemmas running in tandem and wreaking havoc on my emotional state. The first is this, since I’m a writer, I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading, both for my own editing purposes, and for research. The second issue is that my age …

If you haven’t guessed it yet, but the words ‘wax’ and ‘hair remover’ are two of the most painful combination you could imagine in the English language. It says something about our very superficial culture when people (ladies) will do such torturous things for the sake of beauty, but there …

I always end up having burnt skin while cooking. I love to cook but I think I’m not careful enough for the oil or soup splashes. Good thing we have Savoy Antiseptic Burn Relief Spray in our medicine cabinet. It always saves the day.
Savoy Antiseptic Burn Relief Spray can …

I get the worst muscle aches and stiffness throughout my body due to my autoimmune disease. One of the bath soaks I use to help relieve my muscles aches and stiffness naturally is the Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution in Eucalyptus Spearmint.
I enjoy using this bath soak …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …