As it has been said, time and time again, “the greener the better, the greener the healthier.. eat your greens, et your greens, eat your greens!”
Sadly this is not the case for a generation that has grown up amidst the popularity and wide spread proliferation of fast foods and …

I use cotton swabs just about every single day. I clean my ears with them, and yes, I know I am not supposed to but I’ve been doing it for thirty years and haven’t poked an eardrum out yet!
I also use them around the house for a …

Next to the lemon-lime flavored drink mix, this is one of my favorite flavored drink mixes put out by Emergen-C. The drink is rich in tangerine taste and the drink reminds me a lot of tangerine flavored juices. It’s especially delicious and refreshing when it’s real cold. That’s generally …

Each summer I go on a hunt for the strongest sunscreen I can possibly find. I’m sure my kids think I’m being weird. Husband, their dad, is Mexican and the kids have the slight brown tint to their skin, despite my genes for pale skin. I’m use to that …

I am normally not much of a partier or drinker, but when I was at a friend’s wedding reception I had a little too much. Aside from waking with a disturbingly high blood sugar reading, I also, regrettably, had a bit of a hangover.
The friend who I …

My mom and I are both diabetic, and when she saw these socks in one of her medical aid catalogs, we both decided to order a pair. These have some very unique features. They are classic diabetic socks, which are non-restrictive at the top, allowing circulation to be at its …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

This Healing Gadren bath product was on sale at a local store, and even though it was sealed and I did not open it to try out the scent, I bought it on faith, because I have always loved Healing Garden products and I knew it would be a safe …

Knowing that I adore sea salts and other mineral bath preparations, a friend sent me a product that I found was one of the most unusual baths I have ever taken. I like to use the mineral salts for their effects on my fibromyalgia symptoms. They really help to relieve …

I have been taking food supplements to maintain my good health and to avoid getting sick. I don’t want to be sick because I am a mother of four and I am also an officer in my workplace..it’s just awful to be sick because many …

For some reason it does not matter which products I use on my feet, they always end up looking so dry and ashy looking. I try to soak my feet regularly and I also use a heel exfoliater, but the skin on my feet also remains dry and …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

The last time I had a cold, I had really bad congestion. I had a lot of the headaches, etc. It was miserable. My doctor gave me some medicine, recommended a humidifier, and to use a saline rinse in my nose. I have used nasal …

I recently purchased the Ab Circle Pro after seeing it advertised on a late night television infomercial. Endorsed by fitness expert Jennifer Nicole Lee, this product does not fall short of expectations. Within a week of using the Ab Circle Pro I saw immediate results. The reduction in my …

My favorite tea to drink to help relieve stress and tension headaches is the Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea. I like this tea because it has a nice warm licorice soothing herbal flavor and is made with herbs that actually calm the mind and body down naturally such as …

When I bought some soap from Bubble Shack, I became interested in their other products. This is a company whose products are Hawaiian and all have a Hawaiian theme. They make a great array of healthy, natural products that are vegan and sulfate free, including soaps, lotions, soy candles, …

Everyone knows the after results of the horrible acnes and pimples. After using plenty of therapies I finally got rid of the acnes(thanks mainly to Jovees tea tree and acne face pack but the face pack wasn’t good enough to get rid of the scars).So I resorted to …

When I sprained my wrist while doing some repair work in the house, I was very worried that it would not heal quickly. I have fibromyalgia, and was concerned that the swollen joint would somehow set off a pain cycle that would get out of control. I was given anti-inflammatory …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

I have a mouth that is sensitive to strong mint flavors, so finding a mouthwash that leaves my mouth feeling fresh but doesn’t burn it is sometimes a challenge. I had used several mainstream brands of alcohol-free mouthwash, and preferred them vastly to the alcohol brands, but I wanted to …

During my time of the month I like to feel protected but also comfortable. I like to use tampons, because I feel they are cleaner and easier to dispose of. I am not too picky about the type of tampons I use, as long as they are absorbent. I …

I had spent a few months trying to get myself into better shape, and after a 60 pound weight loss… yes 60 pounds in just five months!…. I was feeling better, but I still had a ways to go and wasn’t seeing any further weight loss happening. I plateaued …

I always find myself trying to save money wherever I can. Because of this, I could not pass up the chance to purchase five toothbrushes for a dollar. I saw the Assured brand toothbrushes with caps in my local dollar Tree store. There were five adult size colorful toothbrushes …

Last summer I had gum surgery that left my teeth very sensitive to cold and hot for several weeks. I was using my regular Crest Pro-Namel plus Whitening toothpaste, but using it really made my teeth hurt, especially when I used my Sonicare toothbrush. After several days …

I have been trying to lose weight for quite a while, and been looking for a way to track my calories and all. First time I did by manually writing the things I eat in a book, which is not helping because my handwriting is not so good …

I love to use a toner after I wash my face, to help minimize pores and prep my skin for the moisturizer. I also love to use on during the day just to freshen up, especially in the summer when my face is a little oilier and might break out …

I decided to try taking this homeopathic oral growth hormone when a friend reported amazing results from it. Having diabetes, fibromylagia and a malfunctioning thyroid, I often feel older than my years and indeed suffer symptoms that would suggest it at times.
This is a natural product, which is …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

Panoxyl Anti-Acne Cream is an anti-acne product and is very popular in the market. I bought this product a while back because I was interested to know if this product can work. The product was available at Mercury Drugstore and cost around Php 125. The product size was around 100 …

Invisalign braces are a fairly new kind of orthodontic device. Made of a fine medical grade plastic they are completely clear and so far less noticeable than other orthodontic appliances.
One of the unique features about Invisalign is the clincheck. A patients orthodontist or dentist takes a mould of …

Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …

The main cause of the cellulite is obesity. But the most dreadful fact is that it is found on the 95% of women today. I am overweight and I have the symptoms of this troublesome disease or appearance. I don’t care of the name but I want, if not …

I have heard a lot about about pedometer, but I never saw one personally until I recieved Glucoscare pedometer. I recieved this 20$ value pedometer when I purchased Glucoscare tea bags for diabetics. As I got this, I began to experiment it. At first I tried …

I am not sure why I thought that this would be different than any of the other many self tanner products I have tried over the years. I have suspected lupus, so I cannot get a “natural” tan as I must avoid the sun and wear heavy duty sun block …

I know it’s crazy to talk about bandages but the thing that I wanted to talk about was how I loved these things. They really did some justice when it came to healing my hands. Well, my finger that is. Here goes the story, I was at work and …

I tried these Ultra Pads from Natracare as the appealing thing about them is that they are organic and do not contain the harmful chemicals that your average sanitary protection is infused with and which can irritate your skin. These are made from organic cotton and are plastic …

When I recently made a concerted effort to switch to more natural hair products, one thing I needed in the arsenal was a frizz control serum. I have combination hair. The top of my hair is fairly healthy, but thinning. (The thinning is the reason I switched to more …

Lenscrafters has opened my eyes to seeing many things. I have loved Lenscrafters wide selection of frames and the fast turnaround for having our eyeglasses ready in less than an hour.
However, my severe astigmatism requires lenses that cannot be made at the Lenscrafters Store. It has to be sent …

I hate bug sprays, but they’ve been a necessary evil in my life. I’ve always been the one during picnics and campouts to get all the bug bites while everyone else is spared the indignity of swatting at themselves. Yes, mosquitos have been known to literally swarm around me. …

I had never heard of the Sunflower Market until I moved to Las Vegas. But when I was talking to a friend of mine who was working with me at my last job, she just raved and raved about this place. When I asked her what it had, she said …

Recently, I had a case of liver inflammation. The symptoms were sudden loss of weight and continuous dark urine. Some tests were done to diagnose the problem. Fortunately, tests didn’t reveal any Hepatitis.

The doctor prescribed me some medicines. One of them was Liv 52 Syrup. I had taken Liv …

Recently Dove released a new line of hair-care products that promise to stand up to intense heat, such as constant blow-drying or working in dry and hot conditions. Dove, through their “hair repair challenge” promises to repair hair damage through this new line of products or they will …

I have suffered from migraine headaches and sinus headaches a like, and have tried many things to see if it would prevent or halt them, from sinus masks, to aroma therapy, to heat and cold and even prescription drugs. I could not tolerate the side effects from prescription drugs, so …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

Dexatrim is a dieting pill that you can buy over the counter. I have used it in the pass to help me lose weight. I find that there were some problems with it. It did help me to control my appetite a bit but it didn’t work all the …

I really really hate it when I can’t function the way I’m used to. I like to be active and keep moving, and the thought of staying home on a day off just irritates me to no end. Usually I’m quite content to go on a hike or walk …

I always think that brushing teeth every day is not enough to keep my mouth healthy and clean. That’s why I am using Listerine Mouth Washer to clean other stuff which probably can’t be remove by brushing teeth only.
By using Listerine Mouth Washer can be an antiseptic mouth …

We got into a situation recently, where we needed one of our medications very badly and couldn’t wait, but our normal pharmacy was closed for some reason or another. We ended up going to another pharmacy that is a chain pharmacy because they were supposed to have a …

If you or a loved one suffers from snoring or mild sleep apnea, buy them the patented Sona Pillow. As I suffer from sinus problems and am prone to snoring when my nasal passages get congested, I thought I would do my family a favour and pay the $129CDN …

When I was trying to become pregnant with my daughter, I used various brands of pregnancy tests, but the one I preferred most was first Response Early Result Pregnancy Test. I’ve used it a few times since then, over the years, when a “scare” would come around, and …