Since I keep first aid kits on hand in my home, vehicle, and our recreational boat, I keep it fully stocked with anything I might need to take care of a small emergency (or, a simple cut or abrasion). One of the items I always keep it stocked …

I decided to try this lubricant out for fun, as some of my girlfriends had been giggling over how much they liked it with their husbands. My partner was willing to experiment with it, so we got a tube at Walmart that we discreetly hid under a bag of onions …

This is an interesting concept for a foot cream. I have diabetes and very mild nerve damage in my feet. (which is actually not due to the diabetes, but I treat it the same way) In the summer I am fine, but in the winter I get cold feet. …

Now that summer is practically at our doorstep, I’ve really noticed how dry and scratchy my skin has become. Normally when I shave my legs, they feel smooth for about a week before getting less silky feeling. But by then, I’ve prepared and soaked myself in my garden tub and …

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 …

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 …

I bought this cream because I was sick to death of my stretch marks and summer was coming up, and I was desperate for something to make my skin better. It was about $8 at Target when I bought it. Well, it didn’t make my stretch marks disappear, but …

I needed to lose some weight and began to take some aerobics classes. They used “The Step” in the class in order to get a better workout. I then decided to purchase a video for aerobics so that I could do it from home. I found The Step at Walmart …

I think every household should have a bottle of TCP Liquid Antiseptic which has a multitude of uses and I cannot really think of a strong enough equivalent. Since I was a kid, this is the first thing I have reached for (or my mum reached for) to …

A lot of people fear following the weight watchers diet because they don’t want to run into anyone they know or they are embarassed to publically weigh in. I recently discovered weight watchers online. I never knew that I could follow the same program on the computer in the …

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 …

This winter, after taking every precaution I could, taking echinacea, Airborne, and other supplements designed to prevent sickness and aid the immune system—“ I got sick anyway.
I was a little disgruntled about it all, but then I heard a vitamin shop employee talking to another customer about what they took …

I got a one month supply of this a while ago. It’s one of my many over the counter products that I tried to cure my acne. My acne don’t just come by itself, it brings along a friend called blemishes that makes my face look like it has …

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 found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

Fern C is another brand of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). The only difference is that it really WORKS.
I was skeptical at first, but my mother bought 2 boxes on the recommendations of a friend. At 500 Php (a little over $10) for 100 capsules, it’s expensive. …

I buy Now Foods Liquid B-12 B-complex to supplement my diet with extra B vitamins. They supposedly help support nervous system health, which I can really use in this stressful world. So, I figure what I could it hurt since B vitamins are water soluble and …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last several years. One bit of advice that was given to me was that I needed to rid my hair and scalp of chemicals—“ get them out, and then start using all natural products and see if that made a …

I have just recently tried Wellsprings Serenity on the advise of a close friend and want to recommend it to any menopausal woman who is searching for relief. This product is a natural progesterone cream recommended for menopause symptoms and other conditions related to hormonal balance.
I don’t have out …

I was intrigued when I came across a DVD that claimed to offer breakthrough methods to prevent or relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain. Since suffering an injury a few years ago, I have learned to live with pain but would rather learn to relieve it.
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I’m really becoming a fan of homeopathic products. For so many years, I’ve tried all these cold medicines and ointments and allergy medicines and weight loss products and even cosmetics, that I don’t feel ultimately are any better for me than if I’d just stayed sick or learned to …

How many of us struggle with falling asleep once in a while? Probably about 99% of us do. We all have our stressed, deadlines and all that stuff that just doesn’t let our minds rest. Plus we always mess up our sleep schedule on holidays. In High School I used …

Where would I be without my beloved Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements in the naturally and artificially assorted fruit flavors.
As soon as I get a bout of “agita” (Italian slang for upset stomach), I reach for my Tums Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength antacid/calcium supplements to put out the …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

In May 2006 I bought a baby myna as pet bird and I often let it play out of cage. When the myna felt hungry it would fly to me and twitter loudly and it often stood on my shoulders or even head. Someday it flied away and returned …

Do you shop at BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse? I shop there every week. In the beginning I only bought the name brands that I was familiar with. Overtime, I have been trying some of their own brand items. Their trade name is Berkley & Jensen.
Last week I decided to switch …

White Rain Lavender Shampoo
Dollar General
One Dollar
I was in need of some shampoo the other week and decided to check out the Dollar General selection of shampoo. Like many Americans today I am trying to cut corners everywhere I can. I now purchase my shampoos and other toiletries at places …

I’ve problem since then about weight and it’s very irritating fact on my part that a lot of people when I’m outside keep their eyes on me and smiling and murmuring something and it’s really hurt but I guess that’s the pay for gaining so much weight and because …

My skin sometimes due to extreme cold conditions tends to become dry and required to be moisturized regularly in order to keep it in good condition. Although I somehow managed to take care of my hands and face, my feet almost remained ignored. The result being dry and cracked …

I try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block—“ the strongest I can find.
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I have thinning hair, and I have learned lately that sulfates might contribute to hair loss for some people. Obviously, I do not want to keep using something if there is a chance it could make this worse, so I have switched to using sulfate free products, for about 90% …

I bought several of the Organix line of products, after becoming enchanted with their range of nice fragrances. After trying out several of their shampoos and conditioners and finding them mediocre, and then trying a split ends treatment that was awful, I had just about given up on them. I …

When I was planning my wedding, I knew I needed to get on some sort of birth control. I researched a few and got on a hormonal BC like the pill. In about 3 months, I started going a bit crazy. I continued on the BC because I didn’t …

Ever since I started wearing contact lenses three years ago, I only bought solutions that were recommended by my optometrist. I use extended contact lenses, the one you can use for a period of one year because I can save a significant amount of money compared to buying …

We all know that smoking is dangerous to our health and to others too who smells the cigarette smoke. I am glad that there are scientist’s that discovers many ways to prevent sickness from spreading and a cure for it too. I am a chronic smoker before and I …

Because I’m a heavy coffee drinker and usually wake up in the morning telling my husband he does NOT want to kiss me because I have some serious morning breath, I usually end up brushing my teeth four times a day just to get the dry and ugly taste …

I’ve tried a few cvs products like this before and found that they are usually cheaper and typically have worked just as well as the name brand and more expensive products. And, since I’ve suffered from acne and various kinds of breakouts since I was twelve years old and …

Small cuts and wounds are pretty normal in an house hold were there are 3-4 small kids running around all the time .They are a bunch of very naughty kids always on to some kind of prank and so have them falling and injuring themselves all the time and …

When my daughter turned two years old I switched her old vitamins to Cherifer PGM Syrup for Kids. Since my parents are short in stature although our other relatives are blessed with height, I never wanted my child to suffer the same thing as I did during my early …

Ok, I’m not a huge fan of buying certain vitamins from the dollar store or any other cheap store like Dollar General. But when I went to the doctor I was told that my iron was low and I had to invest in some. At the time I …

I liked the idea of a moisturizer that would tighten up my skin. I have lost a lot of weight and the skin under my chin/neck is looser than it should be. With this also being a very natural product, with no animal testing or ingredients, no artificial colors, biodegradable, …

Insecticides are not my favorite product, unfortunately during the spring and summer months I am always looking to find a bug spray that is not only safe for all of my family, but one that works as well as the product label says it does.
Off! Unscented Mosquito Repellant with …

Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …

I have used the Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash for many years to my full satisfaction. I think it is a great product that lets me keep my teeth and gums healthy. I would like to share my experience with you.
Let us start this review by saying that Listerine comes in …

I can’t believe, over the last two years, how many natural products or products that use natural ingredients, I’ve found to help treat my sleeping disorder. I have been (almost ten years ago now) clinically diagnosed as having “delayed sleep disorder” which basically means it takes me a very …

When I saw this little soap from India, I bought it on a whim. It looked exotic and interesting, and since it was labeled Ayurvedic, I thought it might have some interesting health properties. It’s a natural cold process soap made with vegetable based oils, like coconut, sandalwood and …

Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …

I color my hair regularly at home. A few months ago, I bought a new brand of hair color to try, and had a horrible reaction to it. (And yes, I did do the patch test beforehand—“ and passed!) My scalp itched like crazy, and I started to get little …

My hair has very dry ends, and I don’t want to lose the length, so I try to baby them, iron them, and do whatever I can to manage them. On some days, they feel like straw. I have used Redken products before, namely the shampoo and conditioner for colored …

When it comes to using disinfectant wipes there are a few top notch brands that come to mind. One of these brands is Clorox. Clorox has a strong tradition of making solid disinfecting products and cleaners and have done a good job in the disinfecting wipes category. …