As part of my oral hygiene I do like a good toothpaste, one that you can taste and after brushing makes my teeth feel as if they have been brushed. I have tried many toothpastes over the years, most if not all of them at the cheaper end of …

When I do my workout or go walking, I like to take a drink with me to refresh and replenish. I have used everything from plain water to juice and many various sports drinks. One that I tried was brought along by my walking buddy, and was called Zizzazz. These …

I have not always been a fan of flossing, but have recently been getting into it. I like that clean feeling that I get after flossing. I also like to see the nasty plaque that comes off in floss. Though I like flossing, I would never pay a lot …

I use Isopropyl Alcohol for a lot of things especially for my face. I have sensitive skin and can not put any scented lotions or even soap on my face. I have tried numerous facial creams and wash but none has gave me the results that I wanted or …

My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …

One of the dirtiest part of our body is our hands. We wash our hands with soap but it is not only enough to kill bacteria. We need a disinfectant to thoroughly clean our hands. Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol is a very good solution to address our needs. This …

I am forever trying new types of lotions. I decided that I would try St. Ives to see if it was any better than the lotions I had already tried. I purchased the St. Ives Lotion at the grocery store for $3.97 for a 16 oz. bottle. That is …

Why I got this product: When I was diagnosed with Diabetes, the number 1 in my list of lifestyle modification is to get a good exercise. I can do that with jogging and long walks but then, it snows in Virginia. Even if it doesn’t, winter day can go …

A really nice body lotion I like to use once in awhile in the wintertime is the Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. It is very moisturizing and really helps hydrate my skin so it can be really silky soft.
Some of the things I …

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 am overweight and a total food addict. I overeat regularly. When I heard about Full Fast spray, I was intrigued. I am a believer in holistic and natural medicine, so the idea that someone had come up with a natural way to influence the body not to be hungry …

I had heard about Budokon from the news and magazines and thought that I would give it a try. Budokon combines martial arts and yoga into one intense workout. In this tape, for the first few minutes, you warm up, then spend about 20-25 minutes doing yoga, then spend …

I always thought that I can lose those extra fat on my tummy by reducing the total calorie intake, so I try to avoid eating rice, bread, noodles and pasta. I starve myself like crazy. I also go on juicing, which leaves me weak, and once I …

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 …

When I was on vacation and had spent a lot of time walking in the warm sand on the beach, I realized my feet were getting dry and scaly. I had only brought a regular lotion with me, because it was summer and I didn’t think I would be needing …

I realize it is a bit childish but I have always had somewhat of an issue with brushing my teeth due to the taste and texture of toothpaste. I doubt anyone is as specific about this as I am, but I do not like either gel nor paste a …

This cream was given to me by a friend and hospital patient who no longer was using it, but thought it would be good for since I am diabetic. I actually use whatever kind of cream I want to, but it was a nice thought, and I did appreciate …

I love to use a salt scrub to smooth my skin and polish away debris. I have used a few different kinds, and one that I really loved was this one made by Giovanni. It is a natural product company that never tests on animals, and uses organic ingredients and …

I have observed these past few days that my eyes are strangely red. However, they are not itchy at all. I guess this is due to constant use of the computer everyday. I spend around 12-15 hours a day just using the computer. It is really straining on the …

I share an interest in natural medicine with a friend of mine. We may not always agree on which products are worthy of being tried, but I will usually go along for the ride if it seems reasonably safe and there is a potential benefit to be obtained.
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It was impossible not to notice the packaging on “Earth Mama Angel Baby” products when I was browsing in a natural foods store. It shows a nude (but discreet) female with large angel wings, obviously in a deep meditative pose. Very interesting and cute.
I had …

As a full time mother and employee at a retail store, it’s important to me to have as many items at my disposal that are convenient in both size, availability and price. I like anything I can fit in a pocket on those days I don’t want to have …

Lice are a major problem especially with children, most of the time a group of children group up together and have fun. They don’t care about hygiene and for that matter anything else in the world. My 11 year daughter is the naughtiest of all and so called the …

I actually look forward to taking one of these vitamins each morning just after breakfast because they taste so good. They are sweet and have a light orange flavor. The orange flavor is never overpowering or too strong, which is good. Although they are chewable, most of the time …

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 …

For some reason I tend to have a lot of issues with dry and sore lips especially in the winter. I have tried a few types and brands of lip balm because I have to use it so much and this one in particular is probably at the …

I admit I bought the product because of the name. “Hold Me Forever” was very cute. I actually was looking for a new hairspray and this one was on an end stand at a special price. I’ve used Sunsilk’s shampoos and conditioners, and was happy with them, so …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

I have been using Althea contraceptive pills for more than two years now and I can say that this contraceptive pill is very effective, not only in decreasing my fertility, it also helps eliminate dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.
Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant …

I use a lot of different bath and body products and brands, and the Thymes is definitely on my top ten list as one the best manufacturers of high quality products in this market.
I have loved just about every product they have carefully crafted, and everything about their products speaks …

I have always been conscious about my teeth and how they look like. I am a dentist frequenter and I definitely want my teeth to be as white as possible. However, the cost of teeth- whitening is very high so I really couldn’t afford to have those whitening treatments.
For years, …

I sit behind a desk all day at work and, as a result, found myself gaining unwanted weight. My solution came in the Instride Plus Electronic Stepper.
What attracted me to the Instride Plus Stepper (besides the low price) was its size. Rather than having to wait until I get …

Over the last few years my kids have begun needing glasses and I had to find someone the insurance we had would be accepted. Although I really was hesitant about using Walmart for glasses and not a regular optical company, I figured how much different than using Sears …

I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit when she leaves town for business. One weekend I had him for both days, and I decided to take him to a farm where he could pet the horses and other animals. We packed a lunch and headed out …

I have used a lot of homeopathic and natural/ alternative health care products—“ despite the fact that many times they turn out to be a waste of time and money. It is for the occasional amazing success that I persist. Sometimes, it happens. When I was at a friend’s …

Sometimes I try a product just because it is a little different than anything else I have seen. This product is supposed to support the immune system and promote healthy adrenal function. Since I had suspected adrenal fatigue in the past, although it was never proven, I thought I would …

I hate that I even have to bring this up, but it’s unavoidable if I want to tell you about my experience with the product Home Health Antifungal Lotion. I swear I’ve never had any kind of foot fungus to speak of, but about three years ago, I started …

I first saw this product sitting in a friend’s kitchen window. I thought it was a jar of bacon grease! I was completely shocked to see my friend take some out of the jar, rub on her hands, and then ask me if I wanted to try. She must have …

I have always loved wearing long heeled shoes, though I must admit that these shoes did make my life miserable, if I happen to wear them for longs. Recently when I had decided to attend my best friend’s wedding, I knew that I would be wearing my long heeled …

In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …

A couple weeks ago, I fell in love with the Wii Fit and was quick to write a review about it. However, when I wrote the review, I found myself wondering if it was a lasting love or if it was just the excitement of the moment and would …

I have had very mixed experiences with using homeopathic remedies. To be honest, most of the time they don’t work for me. Before I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had been having a lot of yeast infections, which as it turns out was related to the disease, then undiagnosed. I …

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 …

I have a 23 month old son who didn’t eat much solid food. I was so frustrated to let him eat and try different types of food, of different tastes and textures, but he just wouldn’t eat. I felt like I was a failure with his eating …

A sauna at home is a luxury for us but since the number of warm days here is much less than the number of cold days, then it really made sense that a sauna be installed in the house. More importantly, with the back problems of my husband, taking …

I am reviewing the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, located in Vermillion, SD. Over the past few years, I have used the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center as the place I go whenever I have health issues, due to the fact that the school I attend is nearby. The …

When I developed visual disturbances and strange frequent morning headaches, I was put through a battery of tests—“ just to find that I was probably suffering an atypical type of migraine.
The doctors gave me a prescription for Imitrex, which was was not able to tolerate, and it was …

Being an ex-coffee drinker, I wanted to whiten my teeth more than they were, but my dental insurance does not cover whitening. So, I decided to try the Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal strips, and bought a box of 20 for a little over $40.
I have …

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 …