I like to take a variety of supplements to improve my general health. When I read about Black Seed oil, I took an interest in it. It contains fifteen amino acids, nine of which are essential ones that our body often does not manufacture enough of. The oil is …

I think the “Merry Hempsters” picked the perfect name for their company. Since I have used a few of their other products and liked them, I decided to try their lip balm. I am a bit of a lip balm addict, keeping several tubes near places where I tend to …

Alcohol will always have a place in my bag or dresser table. And currently, it’s Biogenic that takes this important role. By chance I discovered Biogenic at an excursion to a faraway island. My cousin brought a bottle, and I couldn’t stop smelling my hands after …

I am writing this review to pledge my loyalty to Colgate Anti-cavity Protection Toothpaste. I have been using this toothpaste brand since I learned to brush my teeth. The only times I got to use other toothpastes were when I had no other choice; like when I’m travelling or …

The Yoga Zone Premiere Collection pack of exercise videos for beginners was produced by Howard Maier and released as separate titles in 2002. The words “Yoga Zone” is a Registered Trademark owned by Yoga Zone Ltd. so there can be no other videos with the same titles.
This pack of …

I love to use bath salts and have collected many kinds over the years. The salt, when added to warm water, infuses it with beneficial nutrients– minerals like potassium and magnesium ensure proper functioning of nerves and muscles. This helps to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. It has worked better than …

I have noticed a few fine lines and wrinkles since turning forty, so my attention has turned to the prospect of preventing this condition from progressing in any way I can. I have tried several moisture creams and serums, and seem to have pretty good luck with vitamin C and …

I have a soft spot for “old time” remedies. When I was cleaning house for an elderly lady who was no longer able to do it for herself because of limited mobility, I came across a few things in her medicine cabinet that were very interesting. One was a very …

I have taken the Emergen-C orange flavor for prevention of cold and flu in the past, and it did a great job. The last time I bought some, I decided to try a new variety– the Apricot Mango. I love both fruits, so I thought this would be a nice …

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 …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

I have used several of Dr. Bronner’s castile soaps, and I always find them interesting. They are extremely versatile and can be used for any type of personal cleansing and even for household cleaning. Although they are very thin in consistency, they lather very effectively and come in a variety …

On my last Primal Elements soap binge, I found their Halloween themed soaps, and I bought the two cutest ones they make. The first was a candy scented black cat soap, and then there was this one– bats. The Primal Elements soaps are made from brightly colored glycerin soap pices …

When I stayed with a friend for a week, I ran out of the shampoo I brought with me, and used hers for the last five days. She used Nirvana Herb and Flower shampoo, and swore it was the best she had ever used. I had mixed feelings about the …

I like to make my own massage and bath oils using carrier and essential oils. I have found a few companies that I trust for ordering essential oils, and Now Foods is one of them. I decided that I wanted an oil that was very spicy and sensual to match …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

I have always loved the unique soap designs by Primal Elements. They make artistic glycerin bar soaps with various themes and interesting fragrances. The soaps are made with long molds and chunks and pieces of colored soap, then cut in slices from the long loaves. They are not only great …

I have hair that is thinning on top. This has been a frustrating issue since I have turned forty. I have tried a variety of methods to try and reverse the hair loss or encourage growth, but so far I have not gotten impressive results from any of them. In …

I love natural soaps, and this one caught my attention with the name. I can’t see auras, but it would seem likely that a glowing one is a good thing, so I bought this almond scented bar to make myself glow, just in case I ran across someone who could …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of my best defenses against the symptoms is to employ the use of frequent massage therapy. I have the assistance of my partner to do this, and I use a variety of massage oils and lotions. One that I was given as a gift is …

I am a musician, and I became interested in trying memory and clarity enhancing supplements after hearing a fellow musician claim that his ability to compose was greatly helped by them. I believe he was taking a different brand than the ones I tried, but most of them had similar …

I have been struggling with thinning hair since I turned forty. I have tried many different products to help cleanser the scalp and encourage growth, vitamins, rinses, sulfate free everything– so far nothing has really made a difference in the actual rate of thinning or growth. I decided to try …

When my neighbor’s little boy decided he did not like this particular brand of Yummi Bears vitamin, it was passed along to me. It is not a very high potency product, as it is made for kids and can be taken with other vitamins, but it did give some extra …

I like to use a foot spray when my feet feel tired or hot. It is a quick way to refresh and deodorize your feet, and give you more energy to stand up for just a little while longer. I have been using a tea tree oil spray for years, …

I have a friend in England who sends me care packages filled with things I cannot find here. When cold season rolled around, we somehow got into a discussion about cough drops (or cough sweets, as they call them) and lozenges that we remember growing up. The mention of …

I like to use natural products, and especially when they are unusual. This shower gel by Ecco Bella is made with a base of organic ginger tea. I had never heard of a tea-based wash before, and it sounded really interesting. It does not use the harsh detergents like sodium …

I like to take a multi vitamin that has high levels of vitamins and minerals as well as “extras” like green whole foods, enzymes, and herbal products as well. I have tried several brands, and Opus One’s Women’s formula caught my attention, since it was the only one (at the …

When I first discovered the Sonoma First Crush bubble bath, it was when I was visiting a relative and staying overnight. She knew I had a serious bath product hobby and wanted me to smell the new bubble bath she had just bought. It was the middle of winter, a …

I love to use natural soaps, and a friend who shares my interest turned me on to a company called Lux Naturals. I was at first confused, because there is a Unilever brand called Lux soap, but this is completely different. These folks make good, old fashioned handmade cold process …

I love bath bombs, but they often contain tons of moisturizers and oils, which my oily skin in the summer can’t handle. The problem is, in the winter, I got addicted to them and miss them in summer! Since I have been looking for a few that don’t have …

I am fair skinned and very sensitive to the sun, so I wear strong sun screen or sun blocks in the summer when I go outside. A problem I kept running into was being in the house by myself, and wanting to go out to the pool, but not being …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used many different types of topical creams and gels for pain. Most of the ones I tend to use are the menthol based products like Ben Gay, Mineral Ice, etc., that work as counter-irritants. Counter-irritants produce a warming or cooling effect on the skin, which …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness– not just mild sleepiness, …

I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

I have been using zinc lozenges for years to treat colds before they get too severe. In my experience, various brands all work– it is just a matter of finding the ones that are the most palatable and have fewer unwanted effects. One of these effects of zinc lozenges is …

As a person with dry skin ,I have tried many different lotions and creams. None have actually appealed to my sense of smell and softened my skin at the same time. This lotion makes my skin smooth and baby soft . I like that this product smells good and …

I have always been interested in aroma therapy, and I have quite a collection of essential oils at home that I use. Friend know about my hobbies, so one birthday I received a gift pack of AromaWorks inhalers. These are aroma therapy on the go– very convenient inhaler forms that …

I always liked the Crabtree and Evelyn Ginger orange scent, and when I saw this one by Borlind, I thought it might be similar. It is, but not exactly the same. The Crabtree and Evelyn is a little spicier, and stronger, but this one has a sweetness about it that …

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 …

Lily of the Desert has been a brand that I have trusted for aloe vera products many times. I have usually gotten very good results with the various aloe products they offer, including supplements and aloe juice drinks.
In the summer, I like to use a bubble bath at night …

When I saw the big yellow iconic happy face on the front of the box, I had to pick up the Brain Pharma Happy Pills to see what they were. I have occasional bouts of stress like anyone. Being a caretaker for an elderly parent and also dealing with several …

I use a variety of bath products to keep my therapeutic nightly bath routine interesting. Since bath salts add beneficial minerals to the water, which helps my fibromylagia symptoms, I love to use various types of salts in the hot water to help relieve the pain and cramping. Magnesium is …

When I hurt my back at work years ago, I was unable to move without extreme pain. I hobbled to the emergency clinic, where I was told to stay in bed for two days without walking, take the anti-inflammatory drugs they gave me, and use Banalg pain reliever. Being a …

I always keep plenty of lip balm on hand. I treat my lips all year round to keep them soft, especially in the winter when they have a tendency to get dried out from the weather and indoor heating. I have used a few of the Queen Helene products and …

When I have a cold with bad chest congestion, I usually use something like Vicks Vaporub or Mentholatum for my chest. The last time I ran out, I decided to try a natural brand that looked interesting. It was from All Terrain, and is called Breathe Better Rub. Like Vicks, …

Popularly marketed as “the non-acidic vitamin C,” Fern-C definitely sets itself apart from so many brand names that contain the same thing: ascorbic acid. I suppose I’m never too old to give up on my daily dose of Vitamin C. Out of all the ascorbic acid supplements …

I have forty one year old combination skin. I have a few fine lines and wrinkles forming, and still have acne breakouts occasionally, especially in the summer. I have been looking for a good moisturizer that I can actually use all year. This has been difficult to find, as my …

I take a nightly hot bath to help me combat the effects of fibromyalgia. The pain and muscle spasms reacts very favorably to warm water, and also the effects of mineral salts that I often add to the bath. This therapy has kept me active and living normally for several …

I am a regular tea consumer. I drink it iced, and I have used it in diet supplements of various kinds. I like the idea that both green and black tea, which each contain their own types of antioxidants and nutrients, can be enjoyed together easily in a supplement drop. …

After using a few hemp based products, I became a fan of them. When I came across this hemp lotion, it looked like a great deal. It was not expensive at all, and included shea butter, cocoa butter, and hemp seed. As well as being a hand moisturizer, it also …