My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …

It is embarrassing to admit that I have dandruff but I just cannot hide it when those white flakes are visible on my jet black hair. Imagine my frustration that after enjoying my favorite shampoo and conditioner I still seem to end up with dandruff. As much as I …

I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

Okay so I admit that appetite control tablet is just another name for diet pill, but this is better and without a lot of side effects. I have not used it, but my cousin uses it. She usually takes it an hour before our meals, and when she starts …

I have seen the Dentiste’ Plus White Nighttime Herbapeutic Toothpaste a lot of times at the drugstores but never really paid much attention to it as I was quite satisfied with my Colgate Total toothpaste. Moreover the design of the packaging for the Dentiste’ Plus Toothpaste was not …

I enjoy a healthy sex life, but years ago it was really lame thanks to the limited selection of non-latex condoms back then. Today, there are so many to choose from, but I still think some of them are lame because though they claim no-latex, I still have …

I’ve been a fan of zinc lozenges ever since Cold Eeze first became popular. Whenever I have taken them at the beginning of a cold, I have had a shorter duration and less symptoms than I expected to have. Of course there is no way to prove that …

Sometimes we all feel a bit run down. I have those days, especially when my fibromyalgia is acting up. I have used some of the 5 Hour energy products and some others, so I know that a boost will help me get through the day sometimes. When I was having …

Since the turn of the economy, I’ve cut back on my once a month spa weekends–unless I’m traveling and the hotel I’m staying at offers spa services. To invest money elsewhere, I’ve started doing my own spa treatments at home, and my favorite self-service is a pedicure.
I had become …

When I was shopping, and saw the word “buttercream” on a jar of salve, I think my diabetic subconscious sweet-craving alter ego took over and implanted the image of a huge buttercream frosted cake in my mind. I had to look more closely at the product.
I love butter …

I know there are many drinks on the market that claim to keep your system hydrated and to keep your elecrolites in order. I have tried many of these, am allergic to many, and/also, I can’t stand the taste of some of them. Many have so many ‘bad’ things, …

I have been suffering from migraine from the last five to six years. My headache would initially be mild and would later become so severe that I would have to take a pain killer for relief. This is when my sister suggested to me —˜Headache stopper roll on’. She …

I have to say that I haven’t tried too many products in the miraclear line, and I’ve tried a LOT of products for skin care over the years. I take the health of my skin, most especially on my face, very seriously since I used to, in my youth, …

Sonicare fleicare toothbrush is something that I have been wanting to buy for along time. I say this because I always see them on Tv so I always planned on buying one. But since these things cost $50, I haven’t rushed to the store to get one.
I convince …

Hmm, the words obsessive and foot creme in one sentence really resonates with me on levels I can’t even explain. I have a load of bath and body products lining the rim of my bathtub, cluttering the inside of my cabinets, even shoved under the bed and in drawers …

As it is summer, I always try to motivate myself to get a little fitter and to eat a little less. Both of these are extremely hard to do during the summer. There are so many good things to eat while I am at home and the weather just …

I am not typically a big advocate for hormone enhancing supplements but with finding a box of MassCaps XP 60 count on clearance at my local nutrition shop, I couldn’t resist at least trying it. I first noticed the star on the box that said “now with Arachidonic Acid” …

I take fish oil on a regular basis for lowering cholesterol and general health issues. I was a little skeptical about using a store brand, but because the price was really good, I decided to try the Rite Aid brand. They offer 175 softgels of 1,000 mg each, and it …

I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

I guess I am on a Dance Workout kick because I found another one that really gets me going. The Brazilian Dance Workout, part of the Hip Brazil Cardio Series, is an amazing workout that combines hot Brazilian dance moves into a challenging cardio workout.
In …

It was just recently when I tried using the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin. Frankly I am a long time user of Lactacyd feminine wash which I trusted and tested for such a long time. But when Lactacyd became out of stock in the store here in …

I do not remember when intimate soaps became a “big thing” but now it is hard to imagine your daily routine without them. It seems there are more and more to choose from, which is good since not all will suit everyone.
This one is widely available, since you can …

These are effervescent tablets. I take them when I need a boost, if I’m stressed or have a lot on my plate at that particular time. They contain the B complex vitamins as well as vitamin C. These vitamins are both good …

Irregular bowel movement has to be my problem for a couple of years and the Shake Off Phyto Fiber by Edmark is the only one that helps my digestion set into proper condition. I had this irregular digestion for quite some time now before I finally discovered about using …

Gardening had always been one of my favorite hobbies and I always try to take out some time from my busy schedule to nurture and take care of my precious plants. Though I love every minute of taking care of them, what sometimes disappoints me is the fact that …

My dentist told me that I had to give my gum some rest during the night so I was advised to remove my denture. Well removing the denture during the night has been a good advice because I noticed that really helped me get rid of the tiny mouth …

I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

I totally lost my patience two years ago regarding losing weight. One of my friend was about to get married and I am one of the bridesmaid. Of course who would want to be a bridesmaid wearing a gown with a chubby body? I believe I look like a …

I hear a lot of people say that you should walk 10,000 steps a day to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I was pretty sure that I wasn’t walking that amount, but I was still curious. I like to walk to and from work on occassion, as I don’t live …

Just lately, I have experienced itchy throat because of my cough. I always pre-empt any illness with enough preparations so that it will not get worst. So the past few days when I experienced discomfort brought by this, I immediately drink medicine but at the same time because it comes …

One of my hobbies is making shower gels and soaps, bath salts, and other products for gifts. I am a confessed bathaholic, and not only buy everything new out there, but try to make it at home too.
One day I was reminded about a friend’s birthday that I …

I have always been a big fan and believer when it comes to tea tree oil. I use many products with the oil in them, and I buy the essential oil to use for various purposes, both health related and around the house. When I saw it was available in …

I have orders Meladerm Whitening Cream a few months ago because I wanted to whiten my skin. I have used this for seven weeks so far and I can say that I am pleased with it because it is very effective. It comes in a bottle form, and it …

When my son jammed his finger playing baseball with some friends of his, I immediately thought it was broken and took him to the prompt care center up the street. They took an xray but were pretty sure just from the exam that it wasn’t broken, because he was …

I purchased this Pantene product a few months ago. I have had pretty good experiences with their hair products before so I was expecting good performance from this deep conditioner. It comes in a pretty lavender colored plastic jar. I really like their recent update on the packaging of their …

I am missing two toes due to an unfortunate lawnmower accident when I was four years old. My entire left foot big toe is missing, as well as a good portion of the next adjacent toe. And much of the girth of my left foot is gone. …

It is easy to be fat but never easy to be slim because you have to work for it.Eating is the most serious problem why we get so fat easily.It is good to eat when you know the right food to eat but this is not really followed because …

I’ve been to a number of opticians over the years, some good, some not so good. I have no complaint about the actual eye examination I had today, but the system left me feeling like I’d been processed like a piece of meat.
To start, you are sent to sit …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

The Planet Fitness in Lunenburg sucks so much that I cannot even begin to tell you. First of all this gym is no fitness club in my opinion. This place may be open 24 hours 4 days a week but good luck working out when you really are able …

One of the worst peel off facial masks I have ever used was the Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque. It did not peel off my skin and face easily at all. I had to wash it off, but I will say it did make my skin …

That’s it! I am completely done with all Victoria Secret lotions, soaps, body washes, and sprays! Most of them are just watered down products that have many skin irritants in it that makes my skin go crazy! I seriously can’t stand it! They really need to step it up …

This last year has proven itself a difficult one, full of a whole lot of challenges I haven’t had to deal with in the seven years prior. I used to be a stay-home mother of two, happily taking care of my household and family, while puttering around the house …

I am diabetic and was concerned when my cholesterol levels went up a great deal. Having had a bad experience with statin drugs, I decided to try something natural to try and reduce my numbers. I ordered this product because the reviews were good, and I had …

If any of you have ever had a cold, or started to get a cold I highly recommend taking Emergen-c. It is a powder that you just add to water and drink. Emergen-c is vitamin c as seven mineral ascorbates, 32 mineral …

I have used the Plackers brand of flossers in the past, and did not care much for the handles. I found them too bulky. Although the floss was actually a great quality, I just never could get comfortable with the handles at all. I noticed recently that the design …

As a stocking stuffer this Christmas, I received one of these lovely lip balms. These are not your ordinary lip products you find in the store. These are quite exquisitely made. I could tell by the packaging that this was no ordinary product, with the collectible little decorated …

I was suffering from continuous bacteria bladder infections which really were severe and painful. They were happening to me continuously every three or for months for 1 and a half year and I always needed the antibiotics treatment to heal them. Whenever the wind blew a bit harder or …

I am very health conscious, much more so than most of the people I know. I am very careful with what I put into my body, and try to get as much natural nutrition per day as I can manage. I believe that natural sources of vitamins and minerals …