In my mothers and my own on-going quest to lose a few pesky pounds, we often turn to Jamieson’s Slimdown Natural Source Fibre. These natural fibre diet aids, are made by the same company who make vitamins and mineral supplements.
First off, let me assure you there is nothing harmful …

A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

I’ve tried a lot of Icy Hot products over the last two or three years, including their patches and creams. I’ve always gravitated more towards the patches because they last longer and are mess free, but they are sometimes difficult to apply because I need it on my lower …

Uncommon Scents has a fantastic sale on their wonderful selection of natural glycerin soaps. I ordered several for myself and so far have loved each one of them. One scent that I ordered was the lilac. Each bar is wrapped in cello, which keeps it fresh. Once unwrapped, the …

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 diabetes, and fibromyalgia. I also have thyroid disease—“ and all these conditions could possibly contribute to the development of the nerve disorder neuropathy. This is a degeneration of the function of small sensory nerves, and can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain and altered sensation. That’s …

I have always had the problem of double chin ever since my childhood days. Although I tried various ways and means (massaging the chin and trying to do various chin exercises), I did not get much relief. The presence of double chin made a great difference in my physical …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …

Soframycin Skin cream a quality product by Aventis pharma Pvt. Limited . The ointment is used to apply on minor open wounds or skin diseases. The cream is very effective and heals the wound in just 3-4 days if use on a regular basis. The cream doesn’t burn like …

Live with nature along with the knowledge of Life. Yes,the term Ayurveda means the ’science of Life’ and is regarded as the oldest form of health care in the world and is based on the inherent principles of nature. During last summer we decided to visit kottakkal aryavaidyasala which …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since I am in the tub so often, it is a good thing I enjoy it—“ I have become a bath product junkie. I use a great variety of soaks, oils, and bubble baths to make the …

So many times I have found it difficult to get my children and family to eat vitamins. We all know the value of taking vitamins daily. We used to live in the North and found that the kids were getting sick a lot. Because of this we had to …

Nuetrogena came out with a new acne line, Skin iD. Nuetrogena has created a test to find your personal regimen consisting of three different products. I recently tried these products and at first was leery because i have had allot of problems with acne products, wither their to drying …

When I was last at Walmart waiting on a prescription to be ready, I noticed a monitor beside an end stand which was perpetually playing an ad for Advil’s latest product, Advil Congestion. The ad described it as if it were a totally new idea. Congestion is of course …

Patanjali Dant Kanti has replaced Colgate to become the most selling toothpaste in India. I have started to use it only recently. This is another endeavor to bring my family to use as much herbal and organic products as possible. I bought one 100 gm pack of Patanjali Dant Kanti …

When my mother had breast cancer, it was my role as her caretaker to help relieve any symptoms that she suffered as a result of her radiation treatments. She was pretty lucky in that she only had some mild irritation and burning towards the end of her treatments, but once …

Last year I made a promise to myself that I would be more physically fit in 2010. So far, I have been doing very well. I walk everyday and am careful about the food that I eat. Since I have been successful so far, I decided …

I have been using disposable toothbrushes for my entire life, and I must say, the Oral-B Pulsar may be the best disposable i have ever had the pleasure of cleaning my teeth with. It truly encompasses everything you could possibly need from a disposable toothbrush.
I purchased my first one …

I first discover Cetaphil when my cousin, whose younger son has a stomach bacteria that causes redness and breakouts on his skin when it’s active, told me about this soap that her doctor recommended to treat her son’s skin when he has this issues. She said it was amazing, …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

We have been using the Santoor soft hand wash to wash our hands before we go for meals. It is a very good habit to use the hand wash instead of using the soaps to wash our hands. The soaps make our hands a little rough for …

Raynaud’s Phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s disease, is a condition that is usually more prevalent among women. Raynaud’s can be compared to frost bite. This condition is not as well known as Asthma or Diabetes so I would like to tell you a little about it.
I have …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpaste formulas. They all tend to have really strong mint flavors that nearly knock you out. That burns my mouth and makes it very uncomfortable for me to brush, so I spend less time brushing, which leads to lessened oral …

My work at home and in the office required a lot of standing, which resulted in aching and tiring feet. Though I tried my best to remain standing for long hours, it would sometimes become difficult to avoid standing. This would hurt my feet and by the time I …

There are plenty of brands of sanitary pads to choose from the market. One of these is Sisters Sanitary Napkin Silk Floss Night with Wings. This sanitary pad is available in two variants. One is for day use and the other one is for night use. You can also …

Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete Rechargeable Power Toothbrush is a very expensive product. I had done a lot and lot of thinking before I bought it. It cost me almost 100 USD, no wonder I was in a huge doubt.
Mouth hygiene is very important to me. According to some competent …

When I bought Herbal Essence Shampoo, I also picked up a bottle of the conditioner since I usually use conditioners to help my hair that gets tangled very easily. I figured this would work great for what I needed. I got a bottle of Herbal Essence Conditioner at Walmart …

If you had your choice of which produce to help you quit smoking, which one would you chose? I quit smoking 1 year and 1 month ago and I have never felt better. I tried the nicotine patches for about six months and could never quit smoking. …

Okay, for those of you who haven’t heard about the powers of Vitamin C and how important it is to maintain proper immunity of the body, crawl out of the rock that you’re living under and pay attention. Vitamin C is perhaps the most important vitamin in a range of …

I have had migraine headaches for about twenty years. The kind of migraines that keep me in bed, unable to do or take care of anything. The only thing I am able to do except for laying in bed is to make it to the bathroom to get sick. …

When my husband met me, I already had a five year old and a three year old from a previous relationship. He was ecstatic to be a part of my kids lives, and was content in the understanding we might not have the opportunity to have another child between …

I have a sensitive mouth, and most mint flavored toothpastes irritate and burn my tongue and gums. Because of this, I normally use either kid’s toothpastes, with their typical fruit or bubble gum flavors, or natural products that have milder flavors also.
One of my favorite all time …

Savlon by Johnson and Johnson, the only anti septic cream that doesn’t sting and helps you to heal wound without those painful tears. It is effective on all minor bruises and cuts and works as good as any other anti septic lotion but without hurting. When I was young …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …

I have always been a big fan of Method health and beauty products and their self foaming hand soaps are a favorite. I have used several of the scents they have available, and even ordered refills. This eucalyptus mint is one that I found recently, and I was absolutely thrilled. …

After using the vanilla honey Kiss my Face lip balm, I was sold on the brand. I wanted a mint flavored balm too, because I like the tingle it gives the lips and it helps you feel like your breath is fresher for some reason. I was every bit …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown of my head. I also have frizzy hair in the back, which can make for a somewhat challenging arrangement of hair care products. I need something to volumize the top and roots but not weigh down the back.
I found …

My kids and I love acnefree products. I love it because it helps my oldest son overcome his problem with acne, and he loves it for the same reason! What more could a mom ask for when trying to help her kids, right? My son is fourteen years old …

Over the years, drinking coffee and diet sodas have made my teeth a little yellow. Recently while looking at pictures on my digital camera I noticed they were turning very yellow and realized I had to do something to bring back my white smile. I was wary of trying …

I am allergic to everything that flies and moves in the bug family. Wasp, yellow jacket, bees, and hornets affect me so much that I have to go to obtain a shot when bitten. Fortunately, I have only been bitten by each one a bite at a …

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 …

I first learned about Clear shampoo on a TV commercial. Its launching was grand. Whoever were the people behind its very successful launching must have spent an obscene amount of money for this product to be introduced to consumers.
I purchased Clear in sachet and used it. The content of …

The top of my hair suffers from thinness, and I am always looking for new products to help regrow the hair, or disguise the problem more effectively. At my last visit to the hairdresser, she informed me of a product she had just gotten in, called Keratin Complex Dry shampoo …

This is an interesting product that I tried when I was having some swelling and slight bleeding in my gums. The problem actually started after a professional deep cleaning. I did not want to be subjected to more dentist bills, so I decided to try to treat the …

I have been trying to find a natural, aluminum free deodorant that actually works. I have found a few that work better than others, but nothing that even comes close to the aluminum containing mainstream products—“ you know, the ones that actually keep you from stinking.
I am aware …

I love taking my nightly hot bath. It has served as therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms for several years now, and has given me the best results I have ever had—“ much better than doctors could offer me. Soaking in hot water relieves muscular tension, eases nerves, and relaxes the mind …

I have been suffering from herpes since a long time. I don’t remember the exact years but when I had anything spicy I used to get cold sores on my lips and surrounding parts. It is so embarrassing and I tried whatever advice I got. No doubt I got …

Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

I always look for comfort when I’m tooth brush shopping and I prefer soft bristles for my sensitive teeth and gums and a small head for my smallish mouth. Many toothbrush heads are just to big for my liking. I have actually been known to select a child’s …

My partner got a pair of these socks as a gift, and we have had a lot of fun with them. Based on the principles of foot reflexology, they have a printed map on the bottom of each sock, showing which organs are connected to each area of the foot. …