I like to buy interesting lip balms, and this was one that I actually bought more as a joke than anything. It is a “high-powered” lip balm with caffeine, taurine, and B-12. To suggest that the effects of these substances could manifest in any meaningful way through a mere lip …

I have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

I can very easily walk several miles at a time whether it is walking the dog or walking into the town centre as I hate waiting for buses. I have the stamina of an ox and can just keep going provided that my shoes are comfortable. But …

Back in the nineties, I was given a “Topsy Tail” by an aunt, and I loved the thing. I had much longer hair then, and often needed to wear it back for work. I had since cut my hair much shorter and stopped using it so I lost track of …

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 …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpastes out there. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth like crazy and I hate them. I like mint, but not nuclear powered mint. It causes me to spend less time brushing because I can’t wait to get the burning taste …

This cleanser was given to me as a hand me down. A relative had some cosmetic surgery, and was required to use this cleanser instead of soap or cream cleansers she normally used. She did not like the feel of it because it doesn’t lather, so I got the …

I have been using the sugar free Halls kiwi-apple flavored cough drops. I have to say these drops taste better than any other’s I’ve tried. I was expecting the sugar free version to be worse, but they aren’t as mediciny tasting as the kind that contain sugar.
I …

When I once decided at the last minute to stay over at a friend’s house, I was left without any deodorant, so I asked to borrow hers. I have used the clinical strength Secret brand, and it performed pretty well. This was Suave, the less expensive but well known alternative …

I’ve been looking for ways to go more “green” and consume less paper products. A friend of mine who uses a menstrual cup was trying to convince me to use the ones she does—“ but I told her I had been down that road and it just wasn’t for me.
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I consider Fern C a wonder vitamin and a great healer. My sister’s experience with Fern C encouraged me to take also Fern C for myself. My sister has a lingering cough for weeks. She tried several medicines prescribed by doctors but they did not make her any better, …

I was so excited when I finally found these insoles in my size! I kept finding them in mens sizes, but women’s seemed to elude me for the longest time, but the minute I saw them and felt them through the packaging I wanted to try it for myself. …

My mother ordered this product from a Carol Wright catalog, and tried it for a few days. When the cream irritated her skin, she stopped using it and asked if I wanted it. Since I am always looking for ways to lose weight, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give …

This is my last review for Arbonne’s Clear Advantage line. This is the line that is used to prevent and control acne. Step five has to be my most favorite product at all and one of the only two I would swear by. The other product was step 4 …

When I was shopping last week for some new deodorant, a lady was standing in front of the shelf with my usual brand, which is Secret. While waiting for her to finish and move, I happened to see that some items were marked down to two dollars. One of …

I ran across this little packet of green clay while in a natural products store, and since I had heard of people using it for acne rashes, I thought I would give it a try. It was summer, and my oily-in-the-summer skin was acting up. I had been wearing a …

During my regular shopping sprees to the supermarkets, I happened to set my eyes on a diet shelf which happened to stocked up different kind of energy bars and shakes. Though I hadn’t tried any of these earlier, I decided to give it a try and picked up an …

Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health is my favorite toothbrush because it really cleans my teeth well. I have had many toothbrushes in my life, but none has worked as well as the Oral-B to get between the nooks and crannies and really get my mouth into tip top shape. …

I had heard so much about Alli for weight loss that eventually I had to try it for myself. I didn’t have much weight to lose, only about 10 pounds that I had gained over the winter, so I wasn’t sure that Alli was appropriate for me, but …

Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …

I love using various bath products for my nightly hot soak. In the summer, I tend to use lighter products like bubble bath. Taking a hot bath at night has helped my symptoms of fibromyalgia more than any other therapy. When I was looking through a natural products website, …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

I was having problems regarding my menstrual cycle. I am always in pain and it really affects my socialization. At work, whenever I have, especially on the first day, I am rather quiet. I dislike talking because I feel that the movement of my mouth adds to the pain …

I am very particular with my hygiene. Specially that i am a woman. We got some discharges and if we wont use pantyliners it will cause a very bad odor. Of all the pantyliners that i used, this Carefree Pantyliner only gives me the kind of freshness that last …

always believed that keeping our hands clean and —˜germ —“free’ was perhaps one of the vital parts in keeping our self in great health. Though I always made it a point to see that my family especially children washed their hands with soap and water before they …

I am basically a person who happens to spent quite a few hours in front of the computer. Since this practice happens to cause a lot of strain to my eyes- I am often left with my eyes feeling tired and looking dull. In fact sometimes due to overstrain …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

I have been a user of Walmart’s Equate brand for years, and I have found their health and medical products to be consistently excellent. When I needed an anti inflammatory for night time use, I chose their brand of ibuprofen and diphenhydramine to help me sleep.
The price …

The ProMed Ultrasound Device is very effective, though I have to say, it seems a bit shoddy considering its price. I suffer from work related muscle pain in my left thigh, and I can honestly say that this ultrasound unit has helped to alleviate that pain greatly. I can’t …

A few days after purchasing the DermaNew Total Body Experience Microdermabrasion System, I went back to pick up the DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation system as well.
Whereas the first Microdermabrasion kit featured tools for the body and feet, the second featured facial tools and products. Since …

My partner and I both love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia so it has great health benefits for me, and my partner says it helps with tension headaches and back pain. As well as being healthy, it can also be very romantic, and we are always looking …

This past summer there were some days when I really felt that the sun was burning me and having read so many magazine articles about the dangers of being burnt and the direct link to skin cancer, I decided to copy the Australian cricketers and try a …

I have tried a lot of home exercise equipment over the last five years. If it cost me less than $50 a pop, then I felt it was a good enough price to warrant an investment, and now I have a mini gym shoved under my bed that I …

I am officially over forty and looking for ways to prevent signs of aging in my skin. Since I am a big fan of antioxidants, I decided to try the Home Health Goji berry eye cream. I have used a few eye creams and got moderate success, but this one …

I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few years ago and kept on having to get prescriptions for anti-biotics and Prednisone (Cortisone). It is a very painful, itchy skin disorder for which there is no cure, only treatment and it can occur at any time as it is triggered …

I have used several dry shampoos in the past, and while some are ok, I was a little skeptical about trying another. I needed something for an occasion where I would need to wash or freshen up my hair but would not have access to water for a day or …

We live in an area where airplanes normally fly above us, because we live near the international airport. It happens all the time - from the wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the evening. On my part it is an annoyance because I get to …

If you have allergies, then you will like all free clear. I am very allergic to several different detergants. This one however is free from dyes and other types of things that people are usually allergic to.
A down side is that your clothes dont have that …

I took advantage of a sale at CVS this week and picked up a box of my favorite anti-aging eye treatment. I had first learned of the Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod System when I had to get camera ready for a family wedding. At that time I …

Since learning that sulfates can fade color and also irritate the scalp and cause hair loss for some people, this thinning-haired person stopped using about 90% of them. I decided to try using a few sulfate free options, and this was one that caught my attention. The NaturOli Soap Nut …

One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to help give my immune system a boost to help fight off a viral infection is Nature Made Echinacea 350 mg. Capsules. I find them very easy to take and have really helped give my immune system a boost.
The …

I’ve tried a lot of different toothpaste brands over the years, not really staying loyal to a certain one because I always want to try something different; something that is allegedly better than what I may already be using. One brand I am sort of leaning to these …

Being a college student I have found that one of the hardest vitamins to get in your diet is Vitamin C and this is important because you will need this in your diet if you will prevent yourself from causing harm to your body. Wel, since I eat a …

Living in Michigan, the cold winters do a number on my skin. I have been searching for years for a lotion that will moisturize my dry skin and keep it soft. My hands get especially dry since I am washing them several time a day. I …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

I have been told for years by my doctors that I should always wear sun protection, because I may have a case of mild lupus. There have been several occasions where I got “stuck” in the sun, and did not have anything with me, and on one of them, I …

I have always been a big fan and believer when it comes to tea tree oil. I use many products with the oil in them, and I buy the essential oil to use for various purposes, both health related and around the house. When I saw it was available in …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …