I love flower essences, aroma therapy, and all those wonderful sensual products available in the alternative medicine markets. When I discovered Life Living Flower Essences and their products, I had to try out a few. The first product I tried was one that offered me something interesting—“ energy for my …

I used to babysit my godchildren all the time when they were younger. My best friend lived in another state, so they would come to visit me for weeks at a time, and I always had a whole cabinet full of things for them here including medicines and vitamins …

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that help the cells in our body by protecting them and helping cells repair themselves. At least that’s what I understood from reading the small font on the bottle I bought. I just saw the commercial on TV and thought about trying it …

I am a regular user of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion. I am buying this product from The Body Shop. I’ve been using this for years now although sometimes, I would also use other brands as alternate. So far I would say of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion has been …

These oral care strips are designed to freshen your breath when you are out and about and when it is obviously inconvenient to use a mouthwash. They are from the Listerine brand and apart from freshening breath, they are designed to kill germs - which is good - …

Alovera health products are home used products which are suitable for the entire family’s health and vitality. The Aloe drinks which are popularly known as Aoever Freedom drink and Alovera Gel have made some perfect transformation in my body. According to the literature attached to the …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

I am a slightly over weight person and though I don’t look very awful with my extra weight- I always wanted to be slim, trim and healthy. Though I had been regularly exercising and taking care of my food intake- I was rather impressed when one of my friends …

Just recently, when I changed doctors, I also changed my way of acquiring my diabetic testing supplies. I used to get these at my local CVS Pharmacy but my doctor referred me to a company called AOM. Unfortunately, that company does not work with the type of insurance that …

I share a love of aromatherapy with a good friend of mine, and when I found this amazing miniature oil gift set for her birthday present, I had to order one for myself too.
It’s made by Aromatherapy Associates, and although I was not familiar with the brand until …

Since I do not like to use the strong mint flavors in most adult oral care products, I tend to gravitate towards fruity flavors when I can. Although most alcohol free mouthwashes are ok, and do not have the strong mint burn, sometimes I like the variety of a fruit …

Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …

Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …

I keep a pair of these well made medical scissors on hand in my home’s first aid kit for cutting gauze and tape. they cost me around $10, but were well worth it since I have never had to replace them. The Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissors are …

I became interested in African black soap awhile back and even ordered some raw soap to try out. I liked it, but when I tried to make a liquid version of it from the solid, all I really made was a slushy mess—“ so instead I ordered this soap, based …

Charmee Pantyliners are pantyliners you can wear for everyday purpose. I have used a lot of pantyliners in the past but I like this one a lot because the design of the pantyliner fits right - it is not too wide, not too narrow. It is 10 cm long and …

So a while back, because I’m a typist and I need some relief for my wrists after a long day at the keyboard, I bought a hot and cold CVS brand wrist brace, that I felt was good for a couple different uses, but not the one I needed. …

http://www.herbalhighs.com/ is a website which sells what they describe as ‘legal highs’ herbal substances aimed at harmful illegal drug use avoidance, which on the face of it is to be applauded.Well done I thought.
I was looking for a herbal supplement that might make me feel relaxed so I found …

When I was in charge of setting up a camp seminar for teens a couple of years ago, one of my responsibilities was to provide any medical or first aid needs we might have. I was given a list of things to buy, and a budget. When I went …

When I first saw this bar of soap, it caught my eye because of the little embossed emblem which was visible through a window in the package. It looked like a “play” button that you would see on a YouTube video or other media player. I don’t know if it …

I’ve tried a lot of masks over the years but usually they involve a very clay-like substance that you put on, let dry, and then add water to to work it back into a paste before rinsing it off. I’ve never once tried a peel off mask and was …

For most of my life, I’ve always had some degree of insomnia. After reading and researching on the internet and hearing anecdotes from various friends, I decided to go to a heath food / vitamin store and buy some melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate …

Awhile ago I tried the Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave in Aloe Unscented and I really liked it a lot. I loved the fact that is was made with organic nourishing and protecting ingredients. It also helped nourish my sensitive skin when I was shaving my legs. So I …

Ryzolt is manufactured and sold under a variety of brand names of Rybix, ODT, and Ultram, as well as the generic name of Tramadol. Ryzolt is typically prescribed in 100 mg doses and used for the treatment of severe, chronic pain.
I had never used Ryzolt before when my …

A few days back when I happened to visit my cousin for a few days, I found her sitting in a calm and relaxed position in her room with her newly acquired shoes. In fact she seemed so lost in her own world —“ that she hardly noticed …

I used to think that going to the gym 2 hours a day was good enough for me to make my body lean and tone. My daily routine would be to wake up, go to class, go to the gym and hang out with friends. I was not really …

No, it isn’t High Endurance. I have tried a few different Old Spice products, and I have never been satisfied with any of them. This is not an anti-perspirant, it’s more like a cologne or a —˜smell-good’ product. The smell is wonderful, I’ll admit, but that’s all you’re going …

I’ve tried a lot of masks. Some are great for removing impurities and refining pores, others are soothing, and some offer multiple benefits. I tried this one specifically because it claims to be good for combination and oily skin. My skin, especially in the summer, falls into the combination …

I love Hawaiian Tropic products, mainly because I love the smell of them, and they tend to work well. Being photosensitive, I cannot get in the sun like I could as a youth, and so I use a heavy spf product, and always have some after sun care …

After hearing a lot of hype on television ads about Evercleanse and its ability to help you lose weight by detoxifying your colon, one of my family members ordered it. She did not order the product from the manufacturer, because she had heard that they have an automatic billing …

I enjoy a healthy sex life, but years ago it was really lame thanks to the limited selection of non-latex condoms back then. Today, there are so many to choose from, but I still think some of them are lame because though they claim no-latex, I still have …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is a superior soap for me. I just love this soap because of its effective ingredients that help me avoid annoying pimples. It also relieves wounds and sores if used continuously. I have tried so many cosmetic products and costly soaps which promise best results …

I have fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD, and diabetes. This makes for a very complex situation when I need to take an anti-inflammatory or pain medicine. Sometimes I just use Tylenol to bypass all of this complication—“ but there are times when only an NSAID is going to do the trick. …

The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …

Think you can’t be a Biggest Loser, well so did I until I found the Biggest Loser Fitness Program. With the program I was able to learn all the secrets to creating a lean, strong, fit body using only a few basic pieces of equipment, and in …

When I was out shopping one day, I started my period. Fortunately, I had taken precautions since I knew it was due any time, but I did not think to bring any pain reliever with me for cramps. Some months I have hardly any cramps at all, and other months …

I have always liked Eos brand, and have a lot of respect for it—“ but I was a little bit skeptical when a friend told me this Eos shave cream was good for shaving dry. I have never been a fan of electric razors, and I have never used a …

Because I use sea salts often in a hot bath, I know how good they are for the skin, muscles, and body in general. Mineral salts have become a huge part of my routine, so when I saw this scrub that contains sea salt, I wanted to give it a …

Electric toothbrushes have become all the rage. After all having cleaner teeth is a good thing (not to mention a healthier thing). Often finding a good electric toothbrush is about paying for it or paying to maintain it (new heads,new this, new that). So, we bought the Crest Spinbrush …

I recently suffered from first degree and second degree burns on my right arm and right thigh when I was frying some food. The medicine the doctor gave me was just an antibiotic really to help prevent infections. But the burns really hurt and I didn’t really think I …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

I literally ran out of the door and bought it when I first saw the Alli commerical on TV. What pulled the trigger for me is “first FDA approved”. I thought FDA thinks it works, it must work!
Did Alli do what it says it will? Yes it did. …

Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …

I have used the Masada brand Sea Salts in the unscented variety for making my own salt soaks, so I thought I would try one of their pre-scented varieties since the unscented were such a good product. I use a bath product nearly every night, as soaking in the hot …

I found a really good deal, which I can’t remember the price right now, one day on the iron-free version of Rainbow Light Just Once multivitamin. The retail price for a bottle of 120 is about $28. That is a 4 months supply, not bad. I know …

I have had problems with different types of headaches in my life. I have occasional migraines, but also have problems with sinus and tension headaches. I came across this homeopathic product on a friend’s desk, and asked if it worked. She said yes, but that it was only for …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

Once when I was trying out a new deodorant product, I developed a serious rash as a reaction to it. My underarms were sore and irritated for over a month just from this one product, which was highly fragranced and apparently contained something that just did not get along with …