Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …

The world is getting dangerous and more polluted. And as a result of these, so much threatens your health. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. However, there are times when I have no time to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. In times like this, …

I have tried liquid skin and patches to protect my fingers from blisters and sores when I am bowling. Some weeks, I spend hours practicing different bowling techniques to try and increase my bowling score average. The end result is that I end up with blisters, sores and sometimes …

Brussels is for me a treacherous city to walk. Let me qualify that, cities with cobblestones are not the easiest to walk on. This city has lots of streets with cobblestones and in addition, even normal streets are not the best to walk on as they are poorly maintained. …

I love aroma therapy. I am a true believer, because smell affects my mood, and mood effects the body’s capacity to self heal. I have a variety of essential oils that I use—“ sometimes literally for what they are supposed to be for, and sometimes just because I like how …

I bought a bottle of this shampoo because it was on sale for a great price where I shop. I like using the two in one shampoo/conditioner products because they tangle my hair less and have a smooth feel, and also make it easier to dry quickly. I’m not …

My husband has been used to have problem with his feet. It used to smell not so good especially during rainy and cold weather. He was using one brand of foot powder but it was not very effective. Of course, I got so concerned about this. I did …

Using an exercise band is a great way for people to get the same effect that weight lifters get without the heavy weights. I had tested them at a gym once and they really do work the muscles. I decided that I wanted to get some for my home. …

This local pharmacy is a very serviceable one-stop shop for my wife and I. We use it for the majority of our prescriptions (which is very infrequent at the moment thankfully) and over the counter medicines we may need. Their selection of medicines is great considering the proximity to …

My daughter and I stop by the Bath & Body Works store every time we go to the mall, usually just to see if any new scents are out, or to stop in and buy those tiny bottles of our favorite scents. We also buy the Bath & …

The one word review for this product would be—“ wow! This is a very unique primer and I am glad I spent the extra money to try it out. I had become unhappy with the pores close to my nose. They started to look large and makeup was starting to …

So much has been written and spoken about Hoodia products in the media and with everyone looking for a miracle cure for weight problems, it certainly is a popular item. From my research, the Hoodia plant is found in Africa, and has been used for centuries by the native Africans …

This heating cap is a product which promised a lot. My hair has been damaged from coloring and age. The ends and back of my hair is quite frizzy and not in good condition at all. It was recommended by a friend that I try a heating cap. …

I was used to wearing contact lenses and I had worn Color Blends before and they were really nice and gentle on the eyes; I was also expecting this one to be the same since Geo was Made in Korea and I had bought an apparent authentic pair
with the …

I had a coupon from the Sunday paper for Gillette Satin Care products, so I stopped by a drug store that had the line on their weekly sales ad, and I happened to see a fragrance in the shave gel line that I had never tried before. It was “Alluring …

One of my fellow natural remedy loving friends recommended this cream to me when I was complaining about premenstrual symptoms. Since I turned forty, I have become more irritable about a week before my period, suffer from ridiculous amounts of bloating and edema, and end up with worse cramps …

It is rare to find a workout that is both challenging for most people and something that people of all ages can do. This workout qualifies as both. I have owned several Tae Bo tapes and DVDs (most of which have never been opened) and earlier this …

I purchased the Golds Gym Ab Roller with Pro Assist Spring on January 22nd. I had heard that the Ab Roller was hard to assemble from a review on the Wal Mart site. The reviewer failed to mention what about it was hard to assemble. I will tell you …

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 …

I have taken magnesium for a number of reasons. I had heart palpitations, which at one point were thoght to be related to magnesium deficiency. I also have diabetes, which can deplete magnesium. I take proton pump inhibitors for GERD, and that can also deplete the mineral. It is thought …

I find that food is a little too enjoyable for me. With that said and done, I have low self control with it comes to food. A lot of people say they have tried everything, well me too.
The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me is Hoodia …

I paid about $6 from a local Sally’s Beauty Supply store. The main reason why I decided to purchase this product was the high amount of positive reviews that I had about it from family members and friends. I was definitely surprised at how big of a …

I have a strong tendency to want to save money since I am a student with a very limited income and so this forces me to have to cut corners in things that I buy every day, It is not bad because I find that most generic items and …

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 have always used Qtips for cleaning out my ears, I guess it is kind of an “age old tradition” for lack of a better term. I don’t believe I have ever known anyone who hasn’t used Qtips for this purpose.
Well the point …

I like to use a variety of massage oils and body oils. As a treatment for the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia, my partner is kind enough to give me regular massages when needed. We have made a hobby of using different combinations to see what works best, …

About ten years ago I used to be a very religious health nut. This stemmed from my mother having cancer and then later dying of it. During the time she was ill, I learned a lot about vitamins and their uses against the ravages of the modern era and all …

There are many reasons I could put these Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister for Fingers & Toes to use. I work retail, and I’m always on my feet, and I have to work casual/business type of shoes and sometimes they really do a number on my toes (almost always my …

Arm and Hammer is better known for it’s baking soda more than it’s toothpaste, however, their toothpaste has been out on the market for a while. The premise of their toothpaste is that there is baking soda in it and therefore, it will make your teeth whiter and your …

I have used other emu products in the past, but never found that they helped very much for fibromyalgia pain, which is what I normally use these kinds of products for. When I was visiting a friend who also has fibromyalgia, she was using this Thunder Ridge brand, and I …

When I became enamored with a great sea mineral spray by H2O, I was interested in trying other hydrating mist products from high end companies to see if anyone had something similar that I might like even more.
This product from Philosophy jumped out at me from the …

I picked up this Aromatherapy Remedies PMS Relief from Bath & Body on a whim. I loved the packaging as it came in a small plastic zippered travel bag with this small bottle of essential oils, hand lotion and bath soak, and as I tend to have very uncomfortable episodes …

As spring and summer approach, I begin to try to eat more healthy and exercise more. I like to supplement my diet with nutrition bars and protein shakes. Protein shakes are also a great way to get the nutrients you need on the go. I like to …

Like most of my penny pinching, wallet squeezing purchases, I bought this because of the low price; at under a dollar for a tube of toothpaste, the price can’t be beaten and I figured I simply could not go wrong! I just finished the first tube, and cannot say …

After attempting the unintentionally hilarious Standing Legs Workout from The Firm-Firm Parts Series, I couldn’t wait to see if the Upper Body Workout would be nearly as dated and comical. Dare I hope that Lightening strikes twice, and that I have another 80’s time warp workout in …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been battling this condition since my late teens, and this is one of the most effective therapies I have found for it. The hot water stops muscle spasms and foot cramps, and eases my …

I like to use a light moisturizing lotion in the summer, when my skin tends to be a little on the oilier side and doesn’t do well with heavy creams and body butters. I have always liked Neutrogena products, and I have used their lotion and sesame oil based …

I have damaged hair that has seen lots of colorings and abuse from heat appliances. The top portion of my hair is in pretty good shape, but the back and ends are like straw. I am always looking for a conditioner or treatment that will strike a certain balance for …

My lips get dry easily, probably due to a combination of various minor ailments I have.
Because of this, I have become a connoisseur of lip balms, and I found a very unusual one that I really like. I had never heard of kokum butter until I tried this balm. Now …

Yukon Ab Crunch Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed to help you shape your abs, which is short for abdominal muscles. The machine has a padded seat, a padded back piece (not very tall), two patted feet holders, and two padded handles. Using the machine is very …

I found a really low price on this product from Nature’s Gate. Apparently, the store was marking down items that were damaged, and this one had a broken pump. I didn’t really care, since I have a soap dispenser that I refill anyway. It was a big sixteen …

I am one of Bath and Body Works’ best customers in this area. Whenever they have their semi annual clearance sales, I am there at the opening hour. Even when things are not on sale, I spend plenty of money buying gifts and personal items in the store. When they …

When I was given a hot stone massage kit by Conair, I found the heating unit to be fine, but the stones included were completely wrong. It is the basalt stones which are intended for hot stone massage, not any old rock out of the garden, which is what the …

I was really disappointed after using this product for about 2 weeks, because it honestly did nothing for my skin! I had so many high hopes about this product, especially since I purchased 2 acne controlling products, and both of them did nothing for my skin! I just might …

There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, rolling over, and seeing your husband staring at you with wide tired eyes. All he would say, when that happened, was “You were snoring again” , which basically meant I’d been keeping him up all night long with it. …

I received this cuticle treatment as a gift for participating in a promotion. It is a convenient form of cuticle oil that you can take anywhere and use anywhere without making a mess. It has a nice fragrance, and contains jojoba, apricot, almond and evening primrose oils along with many …

You know those people who never get their kids immunized? They claim that it’s really not beneficial to them, so they opt out of it. I don’t even know how they get away with it or how their kids are allowed into the school system.
When my son was small, …

I was looking for an organic body powder to help relieve my itchy skin and can across the Avalon Baby Silky Cornstarch Baby Powder. Now I know it said it was for babies, but I went ahead and got it anyways and have been using it ever since. I …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

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, …