When you live in the desert, prepared to have all the moisture you’ve ever stored in your body be leeched away by the winter winds. Every winter my body probably shrinks by fifteen percent because so much water is wrung from my poor tissues and it just doesn’t help that …

Recently I thought I would try out our local fitness first gym in Cheltenham by getting a free one day pass to try out the facilities. The gym itself is located in the Brewery development by the new cinema. There is a large multi storey car park …

I know when most people think about a portable toothbrush they know that just about any one is portable, but you don’t always travel with the toothbrush you use at home, especially if it is an electric one. I love the Violight system of toothbrushes because not only are they …

I have aging combination skin. It is dry in the winter and oily and acne prone in summer. I have noticed a few small lines and wrinkles over the past couple of years, so I have been trying to find products to minimize these and keep my skin as young …

I have very fair skin, and there is also some evidence in my medical history that suggests I may possible have a mild case of lupus. For these reasons, and the fact that skin cancer just doesn’t appeal to me at all, I use strong sun block products when I …

I will tell you a very interesting and surprising information on Ginger juice.For very long time I never knew the power of this juice. Whenever I feel acidity I used to take Gelusil tablets or syrup. Some of my friend told to try this ginger juice. That is taking …

It’s that time of year again, it’s cold outside and, because we are constantly running our furnace, it gets dry indoors. As a result, both of our kids wake up stuffed up or, in worst case scenarios, can’t sleep at all.
We normally try to remedy this by running humidifiers …

I purchased Solarcaine Medicated Spray after getting a rather bad sunburn. I paid $5.67 for a 3 oz. can. I heard that it takes the sting out of sunburn and my sunburn was bright red. I usually try home remedies that seem to do little for the burn except make …

Vitamin B Complex is one of the few types of vitamins that I have tried by this brand. I wouldn’t put these on the same level as the others but they are still worth the purchase.
These vitamins don’t taste as good as the multivitamins by this brand. You can …

One day recently I was at Wal-Mart and found on my shopping list that I needed to buy dish soap. Just prior to that I got New Sunlight Dish soap because it was brand name and I assumed it would be good quality—¦ bad idea. Anyhow, at Wal-Mart …

I was very disappointed with the quality of a couple of carrier oils that I ordered from Nature’s Alchemy, but they redeemed themselves with this essential oil. I like to make my own massage oil blends, and often use essential oils in bath product, vaporizers, and general fragrance products.
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I am always looking for a good pillow because I am a light sleeper, and have shoulder/neck pain. In the past I have had the regular poly-fiber pillows, down-feather, and water pillows. I bought the water pillow from my wellness clinic where I would get my massages …

I love lubricants, I think they can spice up things a bit and also help if you have occasional dryness issue. I owned quite a lot in the past and will in the future and preferably have more than one at home.
This one cached my eye in the …

I have used Excellence hair color in the past, and when I saw this ten minute easy “Excellent to go” product, it looked like something I would really like. Ten minutes is a very short time for coloring hair. Since I had never used a quick develop product, I did …

I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …

Cottons Regular Non-Applicator Tampons are not only extremely cheap, but the main selling point to them is that they are completely organic. I find these to be excellent tampons for the money, but when I hear about all the nasty stuff that goes into the average tampon, I …

Medimix is the herbal soap, which is very effective. This soap is purely non-chemical and is totally herbal soap. Many rarely found herbs; oils and many such kind of flowers are used to make this soap. This soap is completely natural and has no side effects. …

I like taking breaks in between busy days, I love to just sit down and relax and have my back massaged or rub. This relaxes me and my muscle and after sometime, I would definitely be, again ready to take on new work challenges and stress. This is what …

Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …

HoMedics Foot Pro Ultra Foot Massager AK-3 is an electrical device that massages your feet with infrared heat. The massager is easy to use, all you do is sit down on a chair, place the device in front of you, plug it in and put your feet on the …

I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …

I tried my first Shiva Rea Daily Energy workout this morning. In the Fire and Water Practice, we did a series of standing poses and arm balancing sequences that constantly evolved throughout the workout. I have to say this new program has a completely different feel than …

With a name like Cardio Overdrive, I was hoping my new Firm workout video would knock my socks off and boy did it ever! Lately, I have been collecting more and more Firm videos but only using the 25 minute express routines, today I thought I—˜d jump right in …

I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …

Although it’s certainly justifiable to call this drink mix a “multivitamin that isn’t a vitamin” since it does contain vitamins like vitamin B and C, it doesn’t actually offer as many vitamins, minerals and nutrients that a lot of multivitamins in pill form do. That means that this drink …

My hands tend to become very dry and rough during the winter season. This condition not only made me feeling uncomfortable all through the day, but also made my hands look very dull and lifeless. What made the situation even worst is that my nails also chipped off …

There are a few products on the market that fall far below standard. Generally, I think of facial tissue as a health aid. I normally use it for a cold, allergy, or watering eyes. For all of these things, I want a product that is effective, strong, gentle, and affordable.
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I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …

I have used many brands of toothpaste for years, but the toothpaste which finally made my mouth feel the cleanest was “Colgate Total”. In advertising the product, they promise that it will prevent cavities, plaque from forming on your teeth and gingivitis, which is a gum disease. I even …

I have one child that tends to get sick no matter where we go. We can be in the car or on a plane. When we are in the car, she tends to get sick after being in the car for too long. Sometimes she gets hot and can …

I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …

Orazyme mouthwash is a product that is supposed to help with dry mouth issues by supplying enzymes. I have used Biotene, a similar product, in the past to treat a dry mouth issue that bothers me off and on. When I ran out of Biotene, I went to …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

Aging is inevitable. Both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries continue to put in so much time, effort and money in the research and development of products that may offer the ever elusive promise of eternal look of youthfulness. In line with the pursuit of longevity and the quest for …

I am a disposable soft lens user. For cleans soft lens, I use the Complete Multi-Purpose Solution. Complete Multi-Purpose Solution is a multipurpose cleaner soft lens. In addition to helping protect the eyes from dryness and irritation, the advantages of this product is can clean protein with no rub. The …

Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

I purchased this deodorant shortly after it was introduced. The main thing that attracted me to it was the fact that it included a full sized bottle of the body spray that also comes in this scent. I normally purchase Secret, Suave, or Teen Spirit deodorants since …

Listerine Tooth Defense Anti-cavity Rinse is not a product I recommend for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is it contains alcohol. Alcohol-based rinses cause unpleasant burning sensations when used. I dreaded using this rinse twice a day because of the discomfort, but I did so because of …

One of the recent body washes I have tried for sensitive skin was Dove Body Wash for Sensitive Skin. It was very gentle on my skin and did leave my skin fresh, clean, and soft, but I didn’t like the scent it had at all because I was sneezing …

My husband and I have used many different kinds and brands of condoms in our past. Ranging from ones that are neon blue, to ones that smell and taste like bananas, and even ones that supposedly turn from “hot” to “cold” in a matter of a few minutes but …

I have heard the rumors that this bath oil works as a mosquito repellant. Since I had an Avon order for some other items, and it was on sale, I thought I would order some and see if the rumors are true. When I got my oil delivered, I …

I would recommend the Natural Balance Cleansing Wipes from Femfresh if, like me, you like to use something to freshen up your intimate area throughout the day. These wipes are PH balanced and hypoallergenic and claim to gently cleanse and deodorize. There are various reasons why you …

I have “suspected” lupus, so I cannot really spend any time in the sun because it could affect my health. When I do go outside, I wear high powered sun block. This means, basically, that I stay white as a sheet. Since I can’t enjoy the sun traditionally, I …

I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

Sacha Inchi Oil is a certified organic oil made from a wild seed which grows in Peru. It contains the highest concentrate of Omega 3 of any oil — almost 50% — plus Omega-6, Omega-9, vitamin E and amino acids. I was looking for an Omega-3 supplement that …

I am not really a fan of sanitary napkins, because I have always had a bad experience with them in the past. I am an exclusive tampon user and have been one for the past 8 years. Because of my body shape and heavy flow pads don’t usually work …

Whenever I start to go back to playing a certain sport, I get the exhilarating feeling after playing until I wake up the next day with pain all over my body. That is when I realize I haven’t been exercising much. When my muscles relaxed for a long time, …

I drink too much tea, coffee and soda. That equals bad results on my teeth. I know I should quit them, but in the meanwhile, I want to freshen up my teeth whenever possible. I was a big fan of Crest Whitestrips Classic. I always …

I love to exfoliate my back, but it is not always the easiest task to accomplish. There are a lot of different ways to do it. The best one, by far, is to have someone else do it for you. Since this is not always practical, we have to …

I take a multi vitamin as a supplement every day. I try to eat healthy, but I know that I don’t get all the essential vitamins and minerals that my body needs from food alone. I have purchased multiple different brands of vitamins, but most recently I …