Just recently my face has been under control. Ever since I went to see the dermatologist m skin is getting better and better each and everyday. But im always having these little pesky break out that hits me at least once every week or so and I was experimenting …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

My granola loving, well meaning flower child friend bought me this as a gift. Supposedly, according to her, this mat can make your entire life better. It improves sleep, relieves mental anxiety, increases circulation, balances organs and chakras and all kinds of amazing things that can’t be proven.
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After spending years in the sun and in tanning beds, I decided that I should go see a dermatologist. I ended up going to see Dr. Robert S. English, MD. I’m glad I did. I have always heard great things about …

Having been disappointed with my previous blood glucose monitoring system, I am happy to have finally found a monitoring system that is just perfect for my needs. The One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System is easy to set, Code, and obtain blood samples. Plus its …

When ever I start a new diet and fitness program I always wonder how difficult or complex it will be. For instance, will I have to weigh each food item, know the calorie content of every morsel, or have to break each meal in to ratios of …

Although I am not Chloraseptic brand’s biggest fan, I decided to try this product after a week of particularly annoying sneezing fits that hit me in the early morning. I have not figured out exactly what it is that is causing these episodes, but they must be seasonal as …

When my allergies are flaring up I like to use the Village Naturals Therapy Mineral Shower Gel for Allergy & Congestion. It helps relieve my allergy symptoms and relieves my nasal congestion so I can breathe easier. It even helps relieve my sinus headaches that I get from time to …

When I used a brand of hair color that made my scalp itchy and dry, I went in search of a gentle product that could help stop the itching. I found several that contained salicylic acid, but knowing that this made my skin dry, in this particular case I …

One of the healing ointments I keep in my first aid kit is Boiron Calendula Ointment. The reason why is because it made from natural healing ingredients that help treat cuts, dry skin, burns and insect bites well. I even find it useful to use on cracked heels that …

I think that keeping my hands clean is that something that has started to be very important in my life. I hate thinking that I could catch the flu at any given time. I am also tired of getting sick so often because of cross contamination. I like using …

After 35 years of wearing heavy pierced earrings, my earlobes have stretched out quite a bit. They are on the brink of splitting. I think I did the most damage to my earlobes during the ’80s when huge earrings were “in.” I can also blame the …

I have become a fan of the Desert Essence brand from using their tea tree products and essential oils. I tried out this hand lotion in a natural food store, and found the scent very interesting, so I bought a tube to keep in the kitchen. The kitchen is one …

I have a sleep disorder and normally take amitriptyline every night to get to sleep. Without it, I have a very difficult time sleeping, which is what led to my diagnosis of fibromyalgia, since my lack of sleep is tied in with my muscle symptoms. Once when I was traveling, …

All my life I have hated hearing people snore. It’s just so irritating and truly annoying when you are trying to go to sleep but the person next to you sounds like a freight train about to jump the tracks. You just want to turn to that person and either …

I have been using cotton swabs to clean out my ears for ages. I have been warned over and over that it is not a good idea and that it just pushes the earwax further into your ear. This may be so, but it just feels so good! When I …

There are a few brands that I do not see often, except for maybe when I am shopping at a plce like Marshall’s where you often see very high end cosmetics and bath products on sale at a discount price. I have seen Floris here and there—“ but it was …

For me, training with a heart rate monitor is the way forward. I first discovered it about five years ago when I wanted to track my progress in training a little more closely. I started doing some research into watches that monitor your heart rate during exercise, …

I was not blessed with pretty feet alas, but to keep them half decent looking I like to get rid of that nasty dry and hard skin build-up I am prone to as I do so much walking. The JML Ped Egg is frequently advertised on television and …

I have been using the scalp shampoo and today I want to share my experience after using it for my hair. Before I use it I had saviour dandruff problem and also was suffering from fungus infection due to that reason I had lost lot of my hair …

I have always been a Crest toothpaste user. I had tried all the others before deciding that Crest is the best years ago. When the Pro Health came out a few years back I just had to try it. I really hated paying the price. It was higher that …

I like to use good quality body oils for a variety of health and beauty reasons. When I came across this very small two ounce bottle f J. R. Watkins lemon oil, the packaging caught my eye. It has an old-fashioned apothecary look to it, which always intrigues me. I …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

I used to have problems sleeping when my body was tired but my mind just wouldn’t shut up it constantly went over and over things that had happened, things that I had to do etc etc. I was recommended to try a bach flower remedy called white …

When I was coming down with a cold and got a sore throat, I happened to be with some friends whose kids also all had runny noses and colds. A kind hearted ten year old girl offered me a package of her Chloraseptic strips to take with me back home, …

I sometimes feel that using Listerine Mouthwash is too harsh for your mouth. That is why I try using an alternative. I like Listerine as a brand when it comes to mouthwash because it is proven to be effective and it has various flavors which can really make your experience …

I first bought one of these tools when I was suffering a very painful lower back injury. It was nearly impossible for me to bend over and pick things up off the floor. When I saw this, I thought it was the perfect solution. The Gopher is a long …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

This is a very good source of protein for people that hit the gym and cant get sufficient amounts of protein from normal food intake. Whey is a derivative of cheese. It’s value is around £24 for 908g, I purchased the 2.2kg for £44. The price varies depending on …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

When I had severe itching and rashes all over my body in summer, my dermatologist prescribed me to use Neko Bouquet Soap along with an antihistamine medicine. It was the first time when I used this highly popular soap and found it useful not only for rashes, but also …

If you have bad migraines, you probably understand the idea of paying ridiculous amounts of money for product that claim to get rid of them. I am here to help you avoid at least one of those.
I wasted nearly forty dollars on a one ounce spray bottle of various …

Even though it embarrasses me to admit this, but I snore at night. I decided to purchase this device after becoming fed up with the numerous jokes and complaints of my boyfriend. Even though I paid about $30 for this product, I still had doubts about whether …

When I gave birth to my son I found out that I look tired everyday and I dont have time to take care of myself because most of my time my son owns it. My husband noticed that I am not lovely like before and I worry so much …

I dont know how i fell for the ads, but i stumbled up the frutels website about 2 months ago, and dished out 30 bucks for a month supply. Basically what you do is take 3-5 during the day depending on the serverity of your acne and your …

I am the type of person who sweats profusely. I have an average body figure but I just sweat a lot all over my body. Some parts of my body that sweat a lot are my underarms, my back, my hands, and my feet. For my body, I just …

Vaseline has been a name I’ve known for many years, as a trusted baby product and chapped lip treatment. Recently I found that the most effective, inexpensive and fast-acting moisturizer for severe skin dryness and damage was right under my nose! After a week long project of cleaning and …

The one thing I really hate about spring and summertime are the black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. One of my favorite natural bug sprays to use to keep those nasty insects away is Buzz Away Extreme Natural Insect Repellent. It does an amazing job keeping those insects away while …

When I lived in the Northern part of the states, I suffered from terrible allergies that left my eyes swollen and itching and my nose raw from sneezing and blowing it constantly. I assume it is because my body was not accustomed to any of the local pollens, as it …

I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …

I really didn’t have any intention to buy a new pillow but last January 2011 at the SM Department Store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, there was a big sale. What caught my attention was a big sign for …

In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …

The last time I went to get my hair styled, I complained to my hairdresser about my haircolor fading after only a couple of weeks after I used it. She recommended that I buy a rather expensive bottle of Redken product called Color Extend Color Veil. Supposedly this …

When I give body massages I like to use Weleda Lavender Body Oil. I find this body oil to be very soothing and calming and highly moisturizing. It can also be used in a bath to help moisturized skin and relaxing the body.
The lavender body oil comes in a …

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 …

One other supplement found in my collection of herbal and natural health products is yet another mushroom extract from the 18 day old Ganoderma Lucidum hybrid mushroom cultured and developed in Malaysia by the DXN Ganodrema farms of Dr. Lim Siow Jin a noted doctor in the field of …

I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …

It feels great when you get up in the morning with a fresh breath. It is possible only with the Listerine Mouthwash. It comes in a transparent plastic bottle and is easily affordable. It helps in fighting Bad breath,plaque,tartar ,gum infection like gingivitis. Lots of exciting flavors are available and …

There were plenty of Chinese ointments I tried in the past. The one that has remarkable effect on me is Kwan Loong Oil. It comes in a clear slim bottle. My mom’s friend gave it to her around two years ago when she visited Hongkong. I have known from …