I bought this Tresemme gel because I was out of my usual brand, and it was cheap. In general, styling gel is not something I use a lot of, but I like to keep some around if I need it to smooth a style or add some extra hold that …

Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …

I take a hot bath nightly to treat the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been m,ore helpful to me than any medication or other therapy. Since I am in the tub so frequently, I have made it a hobby to try out as many bath products as …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …

It’s been over thirty years since the sensation that is the Atkins’ diet began. It’s still the most controversial weight loss program to date - vegetarians and mainstream health organizations decry it’s high-fat, low-carb, meat-consuming prescription for obesity. For the most part, testimonies don’t lie, numbers of the …

I love the original Emergen-C Vitamin C Super Orange nutritional powder supplement. First of all, it’s highly affective. I’ve noticed a heightened state of mood and productivity after using them. Best of all you don’t need to use them daily in order for them to gradually become effective; after …

When going through a difficult and stressful time, I tried a few natural remedies. Some worked, some did not. This is one that seemed to work, at least moderately. What I liked about this one was that it did not make me feel sleepy. I could be completely clear headed …

I tried this lotion at a friend’s house, and loved it. I had smelled it on her, and liked the smell so I asked what it was, and she showed me the bottle. I made a mental note of the name, and later looked for it myself. I was unable …

I was doing shopping in the shopping mall when a sales lady came to me and asked if I want to try their new product. And the product is called Dr. John Advance For Eye And Mind. I had no idea what kind of thing that they try to …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many—“ I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

L-Carnitine 60 capsules
L- carnitine is a product which I usually take when I want to have a surplus of energy, so I take it when I go to the gym or do some cardio exercises. It is supposed to give you quite a bit of energy by re-arranging the …

About a week ago, I was over at a friend’s house and after we had done our regular weekly shopping, we decided that we deserved some well-earned time and luxury that can only mean one thing: the hot tub. Luckily she lives in a nice condo development and had a …

This is a great product to repel dengue carrying mosquitoes and I love that it offers 8 hour overnight protection for the skin. I personally use it to protect my skin from mosquito bites but I believe it can also protect against other insects as the label suggests. …

I have several health issues, and all of them, like probably most health problems, can benefit from the use of potent antioxidants. Being a diabetic, I am most familiar with the ones that are specifically helpful to us—“ like alpha lipoic acid.
I got into an interesting conversation with …

I thought of getting a blood pressure monitor so I can take my BP myself when I want to without relying on doctors, clinics and hospitals. I decided to buy one primarily because of my husband who has a tendency to get high blood pressure. He is not …

I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …

I often experienced an itchiness to my throat most especially when the weather is cold. I don’t want this to result sore throat that’s why I see to it that I have Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Dual antibacterial Lozenges. This is recommended by my Doctor because I often …

What a tasty nutritional bar! I sometimes have one for breakfast if I am in a hurry, but most of the time I will have one sometime during the day to give me the boost I need to get through the rest of the day. The chocolate flavor is …

When we have a poor immune system, we become vulnerable to disease such as cold. Nobody wants to be confined in a bed, unable to do anything other than sleep and take medicines. I do like to stay on bed to sleep for a while, but not to recuperate, …

When I was looking for a house to buy a few years ago, I was taken into several homes that were still occupied, but for sale. In one of them, I noticed something in the bathroom that I thought was a really neat idea.
Someone had used a glass …

For the past 6 months this is the only mouthwash you will find in my bathroom. I love having a clean mouth but I have always hated that almost burning feeling in your mouth when you use other mouthwashes such as Listerine. Don’t get me wrong, you know you …

The Rechargeable Remington WDF-1600 Smooth & Silky Ultra Shaver is a very nice razor. It’s lightweight, durable and easy-to-use. It comes with an extra hair trimmer too.
I like this razor a lot; it works very well as long as you go slow with it. It is …

I ended up with this rather large can of athlete’s foot spray when I was out of my usual spray at home, and I saw how much money I would save buying this generic brand.
It was truly a great bargain. It was hidden on the shelf, behind some …

I am diabetic, and like most diabetics, I look for ways to eat carbs without spiking my blood sugars. I have tried carb blockers in the past and not gotten very good results, but when I found this product in a markdown bin for a buck, I thought I would …

I have always had the problem of wet hair for the past couple of years. Leaving my hair wet for an extended period of time always left me sneezing or having a severe headache. No matter how hard I tried wiping the excess water off my hair with my …

If you’re a cubicle dweller such as myself, then you may find that you are in need of a high quality masseuse. Ideally, I’d have one on call to work on my poor achy back every lunch break of every day. Somehow, I can’t see a way …

Garnier’s new Skin Renew Resurfacing 3-Way Cleanser is meant to work as a daily cleanser, an exfoliating scrub, or a 3 minute mask. Each of these uses can be accomplished by using the cleanser in a different way, so it seemed like a great way to get the …

These days it seems like every brand of toothbrush is coming out with their own electric toothbrush to compete with the bigger brands that sell theirs anywhere from $15 to even $100. I’m not sure who in their right mind would spend $100 on a toothbrush, unless it’s made …

I have an occasional problem with ingrown hairs, strange atypical blackheads, and other health issues requiring a very sharp set of tweezers. Most slant tip models I had at home were adequate, but I wanted a pair like one that I borrowed at someone’s house. Their tweezers did …

I have combination skin that is usually very dry in the winter. I try to keep a heavier cream around for use when the dry spell hits. This is one cream I chose for that winter issue, because I really liked the way the ingredients looked. It has safflower oil, …

Ever since I started running I realized that it is a lot harder to run with nothing especially when I go for my longer runs to help me train for marathons. One of the hardest things to manage when I am running several miles on the trial, is …

Head lice are too commonly seen in children especially with girls who frequently play under the sun. Well that is what I have so far observed based on my personal experience. When I was younger, I’d get head lice that way and my Mon would not stop till …

I am one of those persons who find it rather difficult to sit for long hours rather comfortably. The fact that I suffer from a aching back, coupled with the pain in my neck and shoulders- makes it just impossible for me to sit in one position for a …

If you are troubled by extreme joint or back problems, you know that the first thing in your mind is to find whatever you can to ease the pain. My desire is to primarily utilize natural remedies, as I am always concerned that ibuprofen or Tylenol have way …

Last night, I had my first experience with an air brush tanning system. I grew up in Southern California, where such a thought would have seemed silly, at that time, for me. Now, I actually wish that this type of tan HAD been available for me, when I remember …

There are some people who like mainstream high-end body wash products, and some who prefer all natural ones with nature inspired benefits. This product is one that I consider a nice compromise between the two. It has the benefit of a detergent to make an impressive lather (they use …

The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …

I’ve used a lot of All Terrain products in the past, because they are fantastic all-natural first aid elements that should be in every first aid kit and medicine cabinet the world over. I’ve never used a bad product, so when I needed an anti-itch cream for some bug …

After buying their sister product, the Reusable Warming Footies, and loving them dearly for their ability to stop my chronic foot cramps, I saw the mittens online and knew that I had to have a matching set. These mittens are the best thing I have found for …

I first ran into this product at work. It was sitting in our employee bathroom amidst a sea of other half-used cleaners and what nots. I’ve only had to clean the bathroom a handful of times, but when I needed to make short work of the disgustingness that was …

Propecia was the pill hailed by all baldies as the silver bullet against thinning hair. Unfortunately, Propecia never lived up to they hype, but it certainly is still the best weapon in combatting the process operating on the top of our heads. Propecia works by inhibiting the synthesis of …

I love to try new body washes and other bath products, and buy a new scent at least once, just to see if I like it. I’ve used Softsoap brand before, but never for body wash, and then I saw a few scents I was really wanting to …

I take a nightly hot bath to help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have had for many years. This therapy has helped to let live a normal life with a normal activity level. The hot water soothes painful muscles and relieves spasms and cramps that plague my feet …

I have been looking for a proper leave in hair product for a long time. The last product that I consistently used was a cream oil moisturizer that left my hair feeling oily and greasy. Unfortunately, the worst part about the product was the fact that it …

I bought Herbal Essences Body Envy volumizing shampoo because I am constantly trying out new products to give my fine, limp hair a boost. Almost nothing works like it says it will. I grow more and more tired of hearing about the new and improved technology they’ve …

If you want to try Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for the first time, or would like to build your collection quickly, you are really going to want to check out the Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection.
I recently found my copy at …

I like to carry protective covers for toilet seats when I am forced to use public restrooms. I have used a few kinds, and most of them have not really impressed me with their quality. The thing about catching bugs from toilet seats is that you are most likely …

St. Ives is a good company that I remember from the early eighties when I used to try out their lotions and shampoos. I have lost a good bit of weight in the past year, and with my being in my early forties, my skin has shown some reluctance to …

Ever since learning that aluminum containing deodorants can increase your cancer risk, I have been trying to find that perfect alternative natural deodorant that actually works. Along the way I have tried some interesting products. One of these is the “Pit Powder” made by Muddy H2O. It is …

My 500ml bottle of Totalcare Multi Action Mouthwash from ‘Wilko’, Wilkinson’s own label, was the cheapest on the shelf in the shop as it was only about 79 pence. But the reason it caught my eye was because the mouthwash inside the transparent bottle is a pretty lavender …