I remember the first time I saw a commercial for Airborne and thought that it was a very good idea because the commercials and the news kept saying it was created by a school teacher who was sick of always getting sick from their students when they had a cold. …

Growee Syrup has the some health benefits as that as Cherifer as far as my experience is concerned. I gave this Vitamin to my twin grandchildren for few months when I noted that they are much cheaper than Cherifer. My neighbor whose child has been taking Growee syrup …

I was introduced to this soap by my cousin who has been using it for years. At first she said that it is very difficult to buy or see one in supermarkets or groceries. She has to buy online and wait for weeks for her to receive her kojic …

I like to go hiking a lot and have my own first aid kit that I carry with me in a backpack, but a lot of the products I use might be a little too much for the sensitive skin of children, so when my godchildren came to visit …

A friend of mine is my “weight loss buddy.” We are both trying to lose fifty pounds total before her wedding next year. We try to encourage each other and we try just about anything interesting to lose weight so long as it is safe.
I was a …

I’ve always had a problem finding a nice whitening toothpaste that:
1. Wouldn’t make my teeth sensitive
2. Would be cruelty-free
3. Would actually work
Finding a toothpaste that would follow this criteria was really hard, because it would be either non-cruelty-free or simply wouldn’t have any effect on my teeth. I tried …

The after effects of my prolonged illness seem to take a toll on my hair to a great extent. Apart from making my feeling dry and rough, I experienced hair fall which I thought would turn be bald if I didn’t do anything to solve this problem. This is …

First, a disclaimer. I am not a sun tanner. I use vampire-strength sun block when I am outdoors. I discovered this product through a friend, who came over when I had a pool party one year. She is a sun tan person and kept this lotion in her bag. It …

I first heard of these things being used in therapists’ offices to prevent eavesdropping. (They sound like a strong fan.) Of course, I had no use for one until they began marketing themselves as sleep machines.
I needed to drown out various noises that were driving me nuts. …

As we grow older our mental capacity to memorize or to remember really depreciates a lot especially when it runs to your genes to have Alzheimer’s or Dementia. My father’s relative runs in their genes to have Dementia. I have seen the traits to …

I have used the Kiss my Face Peaches and Cream moisturizer, and really liked it. It had alpha hydroxy acids in it. I assumed this product would be very similar as it is often listed together with the other. They are actually not very similar at all. I love …

I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

Since I have turned forty, I have had a problem with thinning hair. I have several conditions that could potentially contribute to it—“ fibromyalgia, diabetes, under-active thyroid, and possible lupus, as well as aging which everyone faces. With it being difficult to know the cause of the hair problems, I …

I recently purchased Ultra Strength Bengay. If you don’t know, it’s a pain relief cream. I purchased it because I get very sore easily from working out and I have been working out a lot lately. Backaches and leg soreness have really been bothering me so I picked this …

When I was young, if I got overly upset or nervous, or I could not get to sleep, my grandmother would make me catnip tea. I always thought it was funny, because it was catnip and I knew that it made the cats act nutty if they smelled the …

I enjoy taking a nightly bath to help treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. The hot water plus whatever bath additives I choose to use really help stop the pain and muscle spasms, allowing me to sleep much better and feel better well into the next day. I highly recommend trying this …

When I lived in New Jersey for a couple of years, I developed mild symptoms of SAD or seasonal affective disorder. With a lot of other medical problems going on, it took a while to realize what the problem was. I found out about SAD symptoms from a TV …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many—“ I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

When I became concerned about the aluminum and unnatural chemicals in mainstream deodorant products, I decided to try some natural alternatives. I tried quite a few. In general, I have found Nature’s Gate to be a good brand in the natural alternatives world, but this product was an exception. …

The Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly is very useful to our family. It really does wonders to dry skin. And because of its mildness, it can be used by both mommies and babies. Ever since my son turned two, I thought he will not get diaper rashes …

Once upon a time I thought only pregnant ladies have stretch marks but my friend had proved me wrong. My friend who is of my age secretly told me that she has stretch mark as well and she really wants to get rid of them. Because of …

The Thermionics Advanced ThermiPaq Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad is just another in a long line of heating pads and cold packs that I’ve tried my hand at over the years. My experience with this kinds of products is really beginning to border on the compulsive, but as long …

If you have small children like me you spend a lot of your day washing your hands. I honestly cannot tell you how many times a day I wash my hands. In winter even with constant applications of lotion my hands crack and bleed and I …

I am a bit of a germaphobe, so using public restrooms is a nightmare for me that I tend to avoid unless it is absolutely necessary. Sometimes it is, especially when one has irritable bowel syndrome, and is female as well.
Sometimes public restrooms have seat covers, and …

After being disappointed with a Firm workout today, I opted to try out my second Jillian Michael’s Biggest Winner workout. Today’s disc was the Shape Up-Backside workout that I found at a local TJ Maxx.
In case you are unfamiliar with the Biggest Winner workouts …

The skin on the majority of my body tends to be very dry. During the summertime, I usually develop itchy rashes on the tops of my arms. It does not matter how well I take care of my skin or attempt to take precautions, I still end …

There are few things in life that I adore as much as the Philosophy beauty and health product line. It’s one of the most consistently delightful, insightful and powerful products out there on the market today, in my humble opinion, and I have been a fan for over a decade …

When I was browsing online at Amazon, I happened across a picture of this piece of soap, and had to stop and take a closer look. It is one of the darn prettiest soaps I have ever seen. It is a natural-cut style, and made from two colors …

I bought this product because it smells fantastic. I have used Origins ginger scrub for several years, and it reminds me of that product, only much, much less expensive. I thought I had found a real steal- for eight ounces I only paid about eight dollars. It’s easier to find …

I am a total health freak and love to live a clean and hygienic atmosphere. Using my toilet seats has always seemed to me a dirty and messy job. I would always have to wipe my toilet seat with a clean piece of cloth before using it. This made …

I was walking around my local vitamin shop the other day I noticed that the 6.4 oz tube of NOW Xyliwhite Toothpaste Gel was selling for less than $3.00, which I feel is a good price and about average for a tube of toothpaste that size. I really …

Until now,there hasn’t been a season when I didn’t have something similar to :a cold,inflammatory neck or sores,coughs or a running nose.Every single season I get something,not to mention they days or weeks when I smoke to much.Aside from the usual medicine I took for the symptoms,I started taking …

With the economic crisis nowadays, I was searching for alternative brands of pills that would cost cheaper than my usual Dianne 35 pill. So I was very convinced to buy this new product in the market that offered women looking for birth control pills with added benefits. …

Some time ago, my dental hygienist recommended that I switch from my toothbrush from manual to electric. It turns out that I was applying too much force while brushing my teeth and that was rubbing off the enamel, making my teeth vulnerable to damage. Let me tell you, I …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

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 …

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 …

I live in a rural community, where the mountains are high and many. The roads are curvy and long. Specialist doctors have a difficult time coming to this area to work with patients, while very ill people, here, have a difficult time traveling to the specialist the person may …

I’ve read it somewhere that our mouth is one of the dirtiest outlet in our body. We don’t know about that but its true. My regimen used to be brushing alone but I’ve changed now.
It happened once last February when I experienced sores around my gums. I examined my …

I have had mixed experiences with homeopathic products. Sometimes they work, sometimes it is highly debatable. I had some success with another Heel product, so since this throat spray was not expensive, and I needed something to help with dry mouth and throat, I gave it a shot. I was …

After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …

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 …

Fitrum capsules boast of having a concentrated amount of L-carnitine which is also found in green tea. This magic ingredient is naturally-occuring among humans and is primarily in charge of our metabolism. So, drinking the capsules are supposed to give your metabolism a boost and therefore help you lose …

For a few years now I have seen commercials for the Slimquick Diet, and although I’ve never taken their dubious claims seriously, I wondered how exactly the plan was supposed to work. When a friend of mine spotted a super sale on Slimquick diet packets, I figured …

My husband and I live in a relatively small apartment, so there simply is not enough room for large exercise equipment. We still aspire to do more exercise, though, even with some degree of physical imitations. I read a magazine article that advised readers to try buying “mini” …

This is a lovely little bath bubble/ salt set, that, like its brand would suggest, can be very romantic. The powder itself is lovely, an azure blue mix with little white flakes that suggest the matching colors of the ocean. It comes with a cute little measure shaped like a …

I was traveling over seas visiting relatives in China a couple years ago, and I really didn’t take too well to the harsh climate, which was hot and humid and generally miserable that time of year when I went, and I was constantly experiencing problems, mostly associated with my …

When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

For most of my life, I walked through the deodorant aisle looking for a couple of key terms - “antiperspirant” and/or “clinical strength”. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I would watch the commercials for products like Lady’s Speed Stick or Degree and my big takeaway was that I …

I haven’t had dental insurance in a very long time, but I’m still very careful to take as much care with my teeth and oral health in general as possible. Still, despite the care I take, and the three times of day brushing I indulge in, and the flossing …