I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …

In an attempt to rid my backpack of the controversial DEET-based bug dopes I’ve accumulated over the years, I purchased a 1.5 ounce stick of Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm at a local outdoor store before hitting the trails in the Catskill region of New York last week. I’ve enjoyed Badger …

I bought NaturVet At Ease Herbal Calming Spray when I had to go away for a few days. I was afraid my cat would be stressed while I was away and purchsed it in hopes it would help her.
It is suppose to have feline pheromones in it or …

I’ve always grown up watching my mother’s nightly skin care rituals, and it was sort of therapeutic to witness, and it’s been fond memories for me ever since. And, I’ve also learned a great many things from her about proper skin care that I’ll carry with me for the …

I work out at the Jewish Community Center in Beachwood, Ohio. And I must say what a great facility. What really stands out are the friendly personnel and the great job they do at keeping the place clean.
When you first walk in someone always speaks to you, …

I have a hard time swallowing huge tablets, and it seems like most vitamins and supplements are made for giants. When my doctor suggested a calcium supplement, I wanted to find the smallest tablets possible, even if I had to take three or four at a time.
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I didn’t really make it a habit to donate or sell plasma until about two years ago. When I did do it for a few months, I was turned off by each and every experience I had. I feel that it was due to the certain plasma location I …

I love taking a hot bath at night, and it really helps to calm my fibromyalgia symptoms, so my bath time has become a serious ritual for me and I don’t mind looking for all the best accessories to use with it. I have a bath pouf with a handle …

I have been taking various forms of fiber ever since my doctor recommended it as a way to help regulate my symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. For much of that time, I used basic, cheap psyllium fiber supplements that you can get anywhere. Eventually, I learned that other fibers had …

I absolutely love Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard and Insect Repellent Spray, which also includes sunscreen of SPF 30! This is a definite must have! I bought this last summer and have been using it ever since. A good friend recommended it to me, she told me she …

Chapped lips are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can hurt and bleed, too. Chapped lips can be a reoccurring problems that surfaces time and again and it seems like no matter what time of the year it is, be it a hot and muggy time or a …

I am diabetic and take four insulin shots daily. My pharmacy recommended the Comfort insulin syringes. Initially, you might think that all syringes are the same. I’ve used a lot of different brands throughout the years. The type of syringe that you have for injections can make a huge …

I am normally a big fan of natural products. When I discovered that I really liked the bed-head spray that was made for kids, I wondered if there was a more natural version. When I saw this one, I liked the idea of the smell and the natural ingredients, and …

This review is for Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper which is being advertised as having “more cushiony comfort” than the prior product the company sold. I have to say that I love one of their advertising pieces that has a dog sleeping on a cushy chair. It just …

I actually stopped on the way home from work tonight to pick up the Mobisyl Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream, because I was in desperate need of something that would work fast and work well, and the pharmacist on duty recommended this to me. I’ve had problems with a …

Taking care of your skin is important. You have to be very careful in choosing the kind of products you put to your skin, especially your face. If the soap you are using is not compatible with your skin, you may have problems with it and may even cause …

When I made a display of bath beads for my tub, I used a glass potpourri bowl, and ordered a variety pack of various shapes and types of bath oil beads. When they started to run low, I took a look for more variety, as I loved the idea of …

One of the things I hate is my toothbrush being out in the open in the bathroom. When I was a child my mother use to tell me to put my toothbrush in the cabinet inside of a holder. Then she would make me change my holder once …

I got this body wash as part of a set of Canus Goat’s Milk starter kit which my friend gave me on my birthday last May. I was actually delighted when I got it because I read that it has “milk” as one of the ingredients. My skin loves …

Grape Seed extract is probably one of the sought after health supplements today. I’ve seen a growing trend in supplements in which skin-nourishing antioxidants are added to typical vitamins. Grape seed extract turns any food or health supplement to something hip, and I’d like to have a …

I have had my eyeglasses for years already and I haven’t replaced the frame to this day. Honestly, I can say that the amount I paid for these glasses was really worth it considering its been 6 years since the last time I bought frames and all I had …

I recently bought a raffle ticket at charity event to help the needy. I never win at these sorts of things but the money was going for a good cause so really never expected to hear anything. A couple weeks later I received a letter along with a package …

I decided to give the Fullbar Diet another shot since, although I was unimpressed with the chocolate chip bar, I really wanted to taste the peanut butter crunch variety. Just for the record the last time I tried the Full Bar Diet, I didn’t lose an ounce, …

I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …

Upon joining Forever Living, one of the very first products that I was introduced to was the Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick.
I have always tended to be an aerosol user, so a deodorant stick was something new to me, but I was keen to try it.
Opening it proved a little …

This antiseptic cream is a herbal product and most of the ingredients are nature based. I have been using it since I was a child as my mum recommended it for almost all purposes. I am …

Channel ten nightly news announced last night that they think that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS, is now being linked to a brain difference in babies that die from this syndrome. Recent research is showing that when not considering SIDS cases that could be …

I am very concerned with my children’s health and I am very picky. They are to have a vitamin everyday or should I say a Flintstone muti- vitamin everyday. I noticed that my sister had some vitamins sitting on her counter call zoo chews a dollar general brand. This …

I have always admired the wall mounted hair dryers in hotel rooms. Every time I would use one, I would wish I had this at home, so there would be less clutter on my bathroom counters. One day I was browsing around online at Amazon, and I happened …

I’m diabetic and although I am on medication, I still like to supplement my diet when I hear that certain herbs or minerals might be helpful in blood sugar control. I’ve had pretty good luck with some, like chromium and fenugreek.
Others have failed to impress me. I …

Kyusoku Bihaku is a famous whitening pill taken orally without prescriptions. It is said to be a whitening pill that is also a good anti oxidant in the body. Most Asians are going gaga over whitening pills and glutathione is a craze here because it promises soft and whitens …

Every woman nowadays uses feminine wash to keep our privates clean and fresh. I use PH care, cause first of all, it is definitely cheaper than the number one brand in feminine wash, which is Lactacyd. I also like PH care, cause they have different smells, like the cool …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

I don’t know why but most of my family members suffer from constipation. Maybe it’s because of the food we eat - yes, we were and are a bunch of food lovers. We love everything from spicy food like tom yam and nasi lemak to roti canai …

I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

I purchased the Shake Weight after my chiropractor said that it would be a good way to tone my arms and strengthen my muscles in my upper body. I have had a shoulder problem (muscle pain and nerve impingment) for some time.
I also hate to execise …

Clean and clear skin always remained my top priority because I always believed that beautiful skin was the key to a beautiful face. I always kept looking for some new ways and means by which I could keep my skin dirt free and always preferred natural products to the …

I always find myself trying to save money wherever I can. Because of this, I could not pass up the chance to purchase five toothbrushes for a dollar. I saw the Assured brand toothbrushes with caps in my local dollar Tree store. There were five adult size colorful toothbrushes …

I have had headaches that usually occurs in the afternoon and it has been like this for almost two years now. I also have pain in both knees which I suspect osteoarthritis because I’m a little over my desired weight and I’m guessing it’s the after effect of me …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

Ever since I was really young, my mom won’t let any mosquito bite me or suck on my skin. She always tells me to always apply this insect repellent lotion whenever there are mosquitoes or biting insects around. Every summer, we go to our grandma’s house in the countryside …

I just bought a pack of Biguerlai slimming tea. I have heard so much about its effectiveness; I know it is a form of laxative so you are not supposed to drink it everyday.
My experience and what I do was to drink this tea on Fridays before I …

I was a bit skeptical about trying this product after a bad experience with another product in a similar line made by Nivea. Although in general, I like their products, I used a shower wash before that actually made me itch all over for several days, and I have shied …

I was given a bottle of this by someone who did not like it. They had bought it, decided it was not what they thought it would be, tried it once, and gave it away.
While I can’t say that it is my favorite product ever, I think …

I was on another contraceptive pills for three years before my new OBgyne recommended Yasmin combined oral contraceptive pill to me. I gained considerable weight from years of taking my previous contraceptive pill so I was glad when my OBgyne told me that Yasmin should be milder and should …

I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …

If you are a first time user of this product, I would suggest planning when to take it. It would be best consumed when you have an empty stomach and at a time when you are really decided that you want to lose weight. Why? Simply because this product …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

I babysit my neighbor’s young son often, when she travels for work. When he spends the night at my house, I try to make it fun for him. One thing that I found he really loves is dinosaurs- so when I saw this product I bought a twelve pack because …

There are lots of apps for counting calories and watching your macros, as population has been acting like the weight loss and being skinny is the number one world problem. I’m not gonna lie: I care about staying slim too, but I have overcome the obsession with calorie counting apps …