My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

A few months ago I suffered terribly with mouth ulcers. My whole mouth had a break out and I was in extreme pain. The first thing I would do when I woke up was apply Bonjela. In fact, I applied Bonjela to the ulcers, using a cotton bud so …

Around January of 2009, I had found out that I was pregnant. I was so happy and could not wait to tell everyone the excited news. Well, about a month after that I was feeling so much pain with a lot of cramps and did not know what was …

I prefer liquid hand soap in a convenient pump bottle to hard bar soap on my sink to use for hand washing. The only thing I do not like about it is the tacky look of that plastic soft soap (or whatever brand I am using at the time) …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

I’m not a fan of liniments. Liniments are messy to work with, they sting, and could smell unpleasant. Alternatively, I like Salonpas patches. But the patches are expensive to use very often. What could change my attitude towards liniments? I veered to this special …

Not so long ago, I forked out about £5 to treat myself to what I thought would be a decent foot file from Scholl, a brand that specializes in foot care and I found it hard work to use. I would get an aching arm from trying to …

I ordered a set of these dress shields after I had experienced some staining of the underarm area of a very expensive silk blouse. I had hoped to use them with some of my lighter fabrics, to prevent staining and sticking to my skin if I perspire. These are …

For period pain I used medication prescribed by my doctor, but for every other pain I always use Anadin Extra as it works so fast. I often get a headache if I go shopping and I have got all stressed standing in queues, or it might be that …

I have been suffering from herpes since a long time. I don’t remember the exact years but when I had anything spicy I used to get cold sores on my lips and surrounding parts. It is so embarrassing and I tried whatever advice I got. No doubt I got …

I am always babysitting and the kids always seems to be getting their hands sticky and in messes such as sticky foods or glue. One of the hand care products I always keep on hand is the Sani Hands Kids Antibacterial Moist Wipes. I like these wipes because they …

Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …

In the summer, my combination skin can be a real pain. I need to use products that do not clog my pores, can keep away acne, and manage oil—“ but that also will not dry it out. It seems that the tiniest thing can tip my skin over the balance. …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

My first exposure to O.B. Tampons was as a teenager. However, as an older adult I’ve become a freebie hunter and I received the new O.B. Comfort Silk Touch Absorbency Tampons in the mail. I’ve bought them since but I completely prefer the older version that was all cotton.
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Centrum Performance Multi Vitamins have been a great addition to my daily ritual as far as keeping me healthy. I’m a runner and honestly I probably without these vitamins get nearly enough of what I should on a daily basis. Because I certainly need more than the normal person …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

I gave this product a try after hearing about the line on a television program. All of the products are made with the potent antioxidants found in grape seed. I was a little shocked when I received the product and actually read the ingredients. While I was expecting to …

This Whitening Gel did work pretty well for me, however I really had a tough time tolerating the uncomfortable sensation of having a somewhat thick and heavy gel covering my teeth for the entire night. Despite the fact that I knew that I had no cause to be concerned …

I have been using Lush products for a while, and I have really enjoyed them. I saw that this ocean Salt scrub got great reviews, and I love a good salt scrub—“ so I gave it a try. The packaging Lush uses on their scrubs and creams is a bit …

A friend of mine recently had to get a full set of dentures and not knowing what type of denture cream to buy I suggested Fixodent. I have other family members who have used Fixodent to affix Dentures and they have never had a problem so I had confidence …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

Today let me review a new brand of hand sanitizer I bought. Instant Hand Sanitizer made by Clean n’natural.I bought a 237 ml bottle from walgreens. The cost of the product was around 4 dollars. I wanted to start using a water free hand sanitizer after the H1N1 panic. …

Kimcare Instant Hand Sanitizer is a very efficient germ killer. It kills the bacteria and other usual germs we know of. You just need to apply a few drops of the liquid to your hand and rub your both hands so that the liquid is applied to both the …

I basically love pampering my skin and do everything in my power to keeping looking fresh and glowing. For this I truly believe in using a good facial pack. Though there a hundreds of facial packs in the market and I have perhaps tried different ones at different times- …

I had a lavender and rice filled throw pillow that I loved to heat in the microwave and use to help relieve tension and fibromyalgia pain, especially in the winter. The cover was a thick, plush microfiber zip up cover which could be removed and washed, and the interior was …

I decided to try this product after I came across it while doing some research on thinning hair. Although I have not necessarily noticed my lashes thinning, I liked the idea of longer, thicker lashes. Mascara is my least favorite cosmetic to wear, and if my lashes were naturally …

Off Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Product review
Choosing a proper repellent to keep away all those mosquitoes, bugs and all the potential carriers of numerous diseases is not an easy task at all. Most of us used to think of their presence as of something natural and necessary in the “circle …

I used to use this shaving cream because it helped to cut down on the number of razor cuts I ultimately gave myself and afterward, my skin felt smooth and didn’t look red and irritated or feel itchy. The stuff worked pretty well for a person like me that …

I’ve tried just about every hair product for frizzy hair that I know of. I had recently tried jojoba oil, but when I found it a bit too heavy, someone suggested coconut oil. Since I know it is edible, and that it can be used for soap making …

Because of the arthritis in my hands and my frequent back aches, I use a lot of heat to help relax away aches and pains. I have a heating pad which works great if I can stay in one place, but with a full time job and kids, staying …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …