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 …

Although I had never used a product by Alfa vitamins before, I decided to try the Pancreatin as one of the ways I first attempted to manage my diabetes without drugs.
I had just discovered I was diabetic, and really did not want to take medications if it were not necessary. …

I’ve used a lot of nutritional supplements and have found some good and most bad. I decided to try the GNC Pro Perfomance Creatine Monohydrate 5000 based on the fact that it was a cheap product and most muscle building products usually have …

I take a bath every night to relax and help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The warm water, with a combination of various therapeutic bath salts, bubble bath, or oils, alleviates most of the pain and cramping that I have dealt with off and on for decades—“ and it works …

For a few years now, I have suffered from chronic bleeding gums. I was pointed in the direction of Ascended Health’s Oralive product by a friend of mine, and after a few months of use, I can honestly say that it is the greatest toothpaste I have ever used.
First …

A humidifier is an absolute necessity for me in the winter months when the air gets drier. Without one, I wake up in the middle of the night unable to swallow, my nose gets dry and bleeds, my skin itches, and my lips chap. I pretty much need to run …

When I read about this product (from its manufacturer) I was initially very impressed—“ it seemed like a far superior product to the fish oil products I had been using, relying on a substance that comes from crustaceans and supposedly is worlds better at everything fish oil does– I …

I went to this medical clinic last June the 6th to have my TB test and RPR or Rapid Plasma Reagin as part of my Immigration papers. We called them that morning to set an appointment but they said that they were not busy so we can just be …

Spiffies are meant to be used on babies from 4 months of age onward. They clean the teeth, gums and tongue and coat them with xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar from Birch trees that is actually GOOD for teeth. It basically prevents bacteria that causes decay from sticking …

When my doctor told me I had high cholesterol along with my diabetes, it was a wake up call. I tried statin drugs, and had a horrible reaction to them. I have fibromylagia, and statin drugs cause muscle weakness and deterioration that they really want you to believe is “rare” …

Lately I have been waking up every morning not feeling too well, and it dawned on me that I had not taken any Vitamin C in several weeks.
I normally would take Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg in the orange juice flavor a couple of times a day …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

I always felt that stretching always played a vital part in keeping my body fit and healthy. I always tried to incorporate some stretching exercises in the beginning of my exercise routine —“ to make my fitness routine truly successful. So when my friend just showed me her newly …

I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …

There are 6 types of Marlboro cigarettes. They are the following: Reds, Mediums, Lights, Ultra Light, Menthol and Smooth. They also come in hard pack or soft pack, and in different colors which correspond to its kind. The packaging contains health warning messages in an effort to promote smoking …

For the past three or four nights I have woken up in the night with my own coughing. It is a very dry cough that has left my throat red, raw and swollen. I have been so stressed and busy lately that I have been ignoring this …

I find this foot gel from Scholl to be a god-send for two reasons —“ it deodorizes my feet brilliantly and gives me confidence and applying this to my feet when they are hot and sore is the most blissful feeling. When I have applied this, I feel …

I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …

My long hours of work in front of the computer- left me with a terrible back ache. Though I tried doing some stretching exercises and tried to get up in between for some casual walk- my back ache never seemed leave my side. This would therefore leave me feeling …

I love using natural products and Kiss My Face is a great company that makes many of them. I don’t feel guilty using their products because they are green and eco-friendly, and they are also cruelty free. I bought this soap refill to use in my kitchen and bathroom soap …

This was another product that I received in a bath gift set from my mother. It had been a long time since I used any type of bubble bath product and I like the fact that this product is designed not to dry out the skin. To …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

This is a tasty way to get a healthy dose of vitamin C and other vitamins and nutrients too! All this drink mix requires is cold water, so it can be mixed and ready in just a minute or so. There are some bubbles, but it’s not really like …

Freederm Acne treatment is a revolutionary way of treating acne. Or so the box says. When you actually get it out of the box, you find it’s actually just the same as all the others. It’s a lotion you rub into your skin and hope for the best.
How Freederm …

Crest Whitening Strips work like a charm. They are simple to use, taste crisp and clean, leave your mouth feeling fresh, and within two weeks after using them each day, your teeth honestly shine and glimmer like those of people on television. They’re absolutely awesome, and I …

I have heard many people talking about Peppermint Oil before and how it is good to relieve the feeling of being bloated or gassy. It also helps to relieve nausea and helps you burp.
I went to the pharmacy and got a bottle of Peppermint Oil one day because I …

My son had been catching cold very often for around two years now. Whenever the winter season arrives, we all in the family are concerned about him. We even restrict him from consuming even cool food objects, and tell him to go out all covered, during winters.
But is this …

What I appreciate uppermost with this drops, is the small individual plastic vial thingies. Each comprises just a couple of drops. It is supposed to be utilized only once and even called a »single use container«, but I regularly use one vial at least twice. It is easy to …

This is a nice inexpensive body moisturizer that really works. If you have dry skin and would like some relief, this lotion really cools and soothes the skin without leaving that irritating residue that some moisturizers tend to leave behind. This is a gentle mild lotion with …

I was somewhat disappointed with Walgreens brand of cough drops. I tried the ones that were eucalyptus flavored, but the admittedly refreshing flavoring is really irrelevant since the effectiveness of the cough drops was limited. These cough drops are designed to ease the pain of a sore throat, reduce …

When I was explaining to my friend in England about how I always have trouble getting eye drops in properly, she told me about a product that I simply had to try. It was Optrex Eyemist, and it was something that sounded completely outlandish to me at first.
This …

I am a person in my late thirties and what really worries me at this point of time are the light wrinkles that have started appearing on my skin. Although I do my best to keep my skin in a good condition, I guess one can only postpone the …

It is important to keep ourselves clean. Most often, we can get germs by holding different stuff. So, it is also important to clean and wash our hands especially when we are about to eat.
But it is not always possible. So, as for me, I bought an ethyl alcohol. …

I am the last person on earth that would use a gel toothpaste. I don’t care for gel toothpastes at all. I decided to give Colgate Total Advanced Clean Plus Whitening Gel a try anyway. I wanted to see if it would actually work to help whiten my teeth …

I was in need of a new bike since the one I had for my whole childhood no longer worked. I headed to the store looking for a bike with a larger seat and one that was under my 200.00 budget. Color …

The winter time isn’t my friend what so ever. I mean whenever I get done washing my hands and leave my house, talk about cracking! They become really dry and they crack badly. When it comes to lotion I need something that isn’t too think but it’s watery at …

This TDS meter measures the amount of dissolved solids in your water. It is the least expensive of all I’ve seen and does what I want. In the 12 years I’ve owned mine, the batteries (two 357A buttons) only recently have become weak enough I have trouble reading …

Headaches can be formed by different reasons. It could be because you are simply stressed out, or didn’t get enough sleep. However, from experiences and what I have seen, I have gathered a little bit of facts on what can cause headaches.
1. If you are in the mountains where …

Honestly, I don’t know why, but this year my allergies have just gone haywire. I haven’t had bad allergies since I was about seventeen and the last time I had an asthma attack was around thirteen. I really thought I had kicked this unpleasant condition because I had suffered these …

When it’s about toothpastes I am very picky. I just can’t buy just any toothpaste any more, although in the past it was the same for me if the toothpaste was Colgate, Aquafresh, Zirodent or something of even less quality but about 2 years ago all that changed. I …

I have used so many different toothapastes in my life but since I started using AZ I am really satisfied with the effect it has on my teeth, I really feel that they are fresh and clean. There are so many different flavours and diffrent types of this toothpaste.
I’ve …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

I am a big fan of microwave heat packs. I have various kinds, for the back, shoulder wraps, hands and feet. I love them! I have fibromyalgia and they are a lifesaver for me.
When I lifted a heavy cat litter pail and aggravated an old elbow injury, …

My aunt gave me Watson’s Facial Sauna which can be bought at the Watson’s store. She gave it to me as I used to smoke and she wanted me to clear out my lungs as we have a family history of asthma. She also said that it …

As part of a make-over for a blind date sort of project, I wanted to help a friend with her fingernails. She would never consent to nail polish, but a healthy manicure was tolerable to her. Along with a few basic products like a cuticle remover and hand …

There are so many good things to say about Tea Tree Oil that it’s hard to know where to start. So, let’s start with what is not good about it. It stinks. Literally. It has a very pungeant smell that is like a mix between wintergreen, mint and something …

Whenever I contract a health malady, I try to find out the root cause, while at the same time searching out a possible way to come out of the problem. One common cause I have discovered to trigger off back pain is poor posture. Crocheting, computer work, sewing, sit-up …

My mouth is sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most toothpastes you find in stores. This causes me to spend less time brushing if I use them, as well as general discomfort. To avoid this problem, I use either kid’s formulas which are usually not mint, or natural products …

Germ X is a wonderful hand sanitizer that claims to kill 99.9 percent of germs. I purchased this bottle during the height of H1N1 and it remains more than halfway full. I have to confess that rather than use sanitizer, I usually wash my hands instead though …