I have been a huge fan of black currant flavor and scent ever since I discovered the fruit through a black currant flavored tea. Although not as popular in the US, it is found everywhere in the UK, and it was quite enjoyable to try out the black currant products …

I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …

I recently discovered that Crest had come out with this toothpaste when I bought it by mistake. You see, I was used to buying the Crest Vivid White, and I didn’t even notice the slight difference in the packaging for the “night” version of this toothpaste. So, …

In my quest to try every bath soak ever made, I ended up buying this Aura Cacia product. I was attracted to the packaging, which was pretty and simple. The scent of this “soothing heat” was basically eucalyptus and evergreen. It makes for a rich, woodsy somewhat androgynous fragrance …

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 …

The hot summer months often left me feeling sweaty and sticky all day long. This is why it became important for me to use products that would help keep me fresh and odor free during the hot season. One of such product which I truly loved was Purederm refreshing …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used a number of herbal formulas to try and ease the symptoms when I have flare ups. Since a prominent symptom of mine is muscle tension and spasm, I was very interested when I heard about the Herbaprofen drops from a few fellow patients on …

I am a total fitness freak and love to experiment with different types of fitness techniques that will go along way to help me keep fit and healthy. After having heard and read much about the goodness of yoga- I decided to learn it and incorporate it …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

Several years ago, while at a convention, one of the companies that was presenting products was the Tamiko Corporation, and their product was a Massager. We got the full treatment as part of the demonstration, and I have to say, it felt wonderful. Several of us were …

An extremely innovative product from the prestigious Osim group, which has entered the health arena with a thumping pace. It is the Osim iSqueez Leg Massager.
I had never thought in my life about such an effective product that could make your feet so heathy and stress free. I hope …

I’ve decided to try to get back on track as far as weight loss and healthy living is concerned. I had lost a lot of weight a few years ago and have managed to gain it all back during the last two years while working at my new job, …

I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …

I would have to say that I am absolutely in love with the new PediaCare product. It is called Gentle Vapors. It is a waterless, plug-in vapoizer. I bought it when my son was having a hard time breathing because of sinus/nasal congestion. Since it contained …

I am not one to do well with a lot of different noises in the night. I came across the SleepMate White Noise Machine. I paid around 60 bucks for the machine and think that it is one of my best investments for resting at night.
I like that the …

I bought Gaiam Tree of Life Yoga Mat online for a cost of $20. It had a green color with prints on it, and it measured around 24″ x 68″.
This mat is a good one because it measurements are more than enough to support my frame. As mentioned, …

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 got an opportunity to try another workout DVD by The Firm. Boy, these people are not fooling around! With the Firm Body Sculpting System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs, you can pretty much expect a heart pounding; sweat inducing, calorie torch fest capable reshaping your …

Although I am not a fan of mint flavored or cinnamon flavored toothpastes, this one was so interesting looking, I had to give it a try. Normally, most toothpastes with strong flavors irritate my mouth and cause me to not brush as long as I should. I worried this one …

I love instant face lift products. I’ve actually had really nice experiences with things that claim to make you look ten years younger in just a matter of minutes, and this one really takes the cake because it claims to give those kinds of results after only a minute …

I picked this product up at CVS pharmacy when their bath line was on sale buy one get one free. It looked nice and I thought it would be a good addition to the bath decor. I ended up hanging it (by it’s too short rope) onto my shower caddy.
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I love Burt’s Bees products, and although I have found their hair products less than ideal in the past, the unusual scent of this one made me give it another try. I would not exactly describe the scent as raspberry, and to be honest I am not sure what a …

I have strictly instructed my kids and the rest of the members of my family to clean or wash their hands first before they have any kind of food, as it is a good habit to clean up our hands to be free of germs. I use the …

I like to use a cooling toner spray in the summer and I have a little collection going. One I could not wait to add just as soon as I heard about it was this tea tree toner from Lush. I have fallen in love with Lush bath and body …

It’s all about me and when it comes to me I like to keep my skin really soft. I love the way my skin feels when I get out the shower. I hate that I change up my soap every once in a while. Need to find …

This product from the ever-reliable Suave line is one that I was introduced to through someone to whom it is actually marketed for. I sometimes baby-sit the neighbor’s son, and when he comes over, he brings his little night-bag full of whatever products and toys his mom wants him …

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 have never been a big user of “night creams” because they tended to be very heavy. I have combination skin and using a heavy moisturizer overnight has been known to results in starting my day with big, nasty pimples. Although younger skin is a wonderful thing, puberty-style acne …

Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

Just before summer, I undertook a holistic physical exam, and one of the doctor’s significant findings was that my body was deficient of vitamin D. For an adult who lived in a tropical climate, that seemed like a joke, right? I had long banished dairy products in …

I bought a membership to the Fitness 19 gym in Fremont, CA a couple of months ago and have been working out there 2 to 3 times a week every week. The gym is a no frills gym, meaning no locker rooms, showers, pool, or …

I’m in absolute love with this body cream I would of never thought I could purchase something this good at my regular Walmart, I was really impressed by this cream! Well while I was browsing the skin care section of Walmart about a week ago for some sunscreen, I …

It is said that the root cause of all diseases is constipation. This is also a problem with me for reason unknown to me. I always felt at pain after taking some heavy food.
After going for so many medicines which may have side effects, I was advised to try …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

For me, brushing my teeth is not enough to clean my teeth and protect it from tartar build up. So I always gargle with Listerine Mouthwash after brushing my teeth, especially in the morning after waking up, and before sleeping at night.
I had learned from my parents the importance …

I have a very funny experienced with Red Bull. Redbull is known as an energy drink with Taurin. Red Bull contains Taurin, it helps us to add more strength and boost to keep us going. I was having a hard time looking for my examination stub before so I …

I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …

I have tried several weight training machines in the gym, and if I were to buy one for home use that would be Bowflex Sport Home Gym. Like all other Bowflex models, this machine uses flexible rods to provide resistance called Power Rods. You exercise by pulling on cables …

I purchased this Bodymax B15-GE1 exercise bike at the recommendation of a personal trainer friend who suggested I compliment my gym sessions with workouts at home. This particular bike had everything I was looking for, was in my price range and most importantly it was available for collection …

Have you ever wondered how come some people always succeed in emiting positive and peaceful words,while others manage to ruin everything with their attitude? Is it well-known that words generate actions and that facts are those that always speak for themselves.
The influence of positive words has been researched and …

Recently I discovered a product that was so unique I really wanted to get some for myself! The product is called Band Angels. Band Angels are adhesive bandages with healing Scriptures on them.
Band Angels come in a lightweight box with 20 bandages included. The front of …

Although it is a little embarrassing, I ended up buying this product by accident. The picture on the front of the little drop of water falling into a pool made me think that it was a “rain” scented body wash that I had picked up moments ago in the store. …

I have a variety of first aid ointments and creams in my house. A different one, pretty much, in each of my first aid kits which I have in every room of the house, the car, packed away with our camping gear, in the kids backpacks, pretty much anywhere …

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 …

I absolutely love love love Retin-A! I’m a member of a number of skin care forums, and everyone is always raving about their results of Retin-A. At first, I thought that it was just an acne medication, but then I discovered it had another use too, and that was …

My daughter had a party at school where they exchange gifts in a Round Robin sort of way (Holiday party), and she brought home some Bath & Body Works Citrus Blueberry Swirl Gentle Foaming Hand Soap as well as that scent in the Pocketbac Sanitizing Hand Gel. She …

Awhile back, I tried some of the Out of Africa Shea butter soap, and loved it. While the bar was solid and lasted a long time, everyone was using it and soon it was gone! When I was at the store where I bought the first bar, I …

The Verilux Sanitizing Wand,with Clean Wave Technology is probably one of the strangest investments I’ve ever made in my life, and I have to be honest and say that the only real reason I ever purchased it is because a friend of mine, who is a germaphob, recommended it …

I started getting sharp pains in my teeth about five months ago. I wasn’t sure if it was cavities or just sensitive teeth. I eat a lot of sweets, spicy and acidic foods but I do everything I can to take care of my teeth. My old toothpaste and …

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 …