I have always liked to use vitamin E for treating skin problems. Although it is thick and sticky, it works miracles on scars and dry lesions that may not respond to anything else.
I had been told a long time ago to use the vitamin E that came from inside the …

I love to use Aura Cacia products. I knew the first time I ordered one of their bath foams that I was going to love everything they made. I have used their essential oils and various bath products and have always been impressed with the high quality and amazing attention …

I like to use insoles in my summer shoes to keep them from slipping. Most sandals and dress shoes I wear in bare feet, and sometimes it can get a bit slippery if my feet sweat, making the shoes uncomfortable. When I was out shopping, I happened to see …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better– which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …

My partner uses calendula cream for treating eczema, and I use it for minor skin irritations, and it works really well for both. The last time I purchased a calendula cream, it was not the kind we usually get, and it did not seem to work as well for my …

Since I do not like to use the strong mint flavors in most adult oral care products, I tend to gravitate towards fruity flavors when I can. Although most alcohol free mouthwashes are ok, and do not have the strong mint burn, sometimes I like the variety of a fruit …

I have used a calendula cream before, in a different brand. This one was one I came across while I was shopping, and I liked that it had added a few other ingredients to the mix, to make a homeopathic blend out of the calendula idea. Calendula is something I …

There are a few things I look for in a summer lip balm, and this one had them all. It is not petroleum based, and has no parabens. It is made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil, shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, and vitamin E.
These are …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last few years. I am not sure what is causing it, but it could be any number of factors, including age, heredity, hormones, fibromyalgia, lupus, diabetes or hypothyroidism. Lucky me! Since I don’t know what is causing the problem, it …

I like to try various natural products, to escape from some of the chemical exposure, and also because they tend to be very unique with attention paid to both the environmental health and the consumer’s. I came across a bottle of the Earth’s best lavender body wash and shampoo, …

I am normally the person who chooses the new supplements in the house hold, but this review is for one that my partner chose, which is supposed to help increase energy, awareness, memory, and mental clarity. We can all use a little of that, so I decided to jump on …

I like to use natural product on my hair for two reasons. First, it means less exposure to chemicals, which may affect my health in the long run. I can’t eliminate all chemical exposure, but if I can cut it down drastically, I figure that is better than doing nothing.
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I am not a big fan of thongs. I have never found them to be comfortable, and generally I would not wear them on a day when I thought I might be having my period. However, since I was given some as a gift, and it seemed like the logical …

I am always looking for ways to improve my health, and I became interested in sea vegetable supplements after reading a book about Chinese medicine. Some Asian cultures consume a higher level of marine vegetables, and it is believed by many that this contributes to their longevity and good health …

Seventh Generation is a brand I have seen around for a long time. They make many different products, including cleansers and eco-friendlier paper products. I decided one day to try their hand soap for the kitchen.
I bought the fresh citrus variety, which is a fragrance blend of orange, …

Since turning forty, I have been having a few health symptoms, like palpitations, hair loss, irritability, and bloating. Someone suggested that I might be entering peri-menopause a little early. I had heard about some women using Maca supplement to manage early menopause and related hormonal issues, so I thought …

I have always loved the look, feel and prestige of a nice French soap. I have tried a few brands, and generally like all of them. I found this Baudeaire soap in a little shop when I was traveling, and it looked so nice, I had to buy it as …

I am diabetic, and I am always looking for better ways to manage my illness so I can hopefully avoid some of the long term complications, which can be devastating. I have seen my family members suffer and die with them, and I don’t want to go down that road.
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When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

Sometimes I try a product just because it is a little different than anything else I have seen. This product is supposed to support the immune system and promote healthy adrenal function. Since I had suspected adrenal fatigue in the past, although it was never proven, I thought I would …

I was told to take calcium for bone health and because my diet lacks it. I have also been told to take magnesium, because it is important for heart function and essential for muscles and nerves to work properly. In addition, I normally take a multivitamin and several supplement for …

Sometimes, when you are away from home, the last thing you were ever thinking you would have needed to bring with you suddenly becomes necessary. I was on a trip with a group of friends when I had a nice little hemorrhoidal flare up. It was one of …

I use bath salts and bath bombs frequently with my nightly bath. It is an important part of my treatment for the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I like to use bath bombs in the winter because of my skin, which gets very dry in cold weather, and also from …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have used plenty of pain rubs. I like to try natural products, so since I had not used the All Terrain before, I bought some to try. It wasn’t as expensive as some I have used, and it has some nice ingredients that do not …

I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

I like to keep my nails looking nice and healthy, and to do that sometimes requires a large kit with many different files and shapers included. I have one of those kits, but I don’t like to have to carry it with me when I travel. I have …

I have fibromyalgia, as well as back pain related to muscle strain, so I am very familiar with different muscle rubs and pain creams of all sorts. Whenever there is a new product out, especially if it is a new and natural one, I am interested. I had used the …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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When a friend stated taking probiotics made by Dr. Ohhira, an award-winning microbiologist, she also bought some of the soap the company made, which also contains probiotics. She was disappointed in the soap, and was going to throw it away, until I asked if I could have it. I …

I was given a package of the Thursday Plantation tea tree tooth sticks, which are impregnated with tea tree oil and other essential oils and help to clean the teeth as well as treat the gums. I really liked the product, so I decided to try the matching mouthwash.
This Nature’s …

What started out as a quest for a small travel pillow ended up being a new aroma therapy adventure. I liked the feel of the flax-filled pillow that I saw at a friend’s house, and asked where it came from. I wanted something small, about the same size, that I …

I am forty one, and have had a few changes in my menstrual cycles in the last few years. Hormonally, I am probably entering peri-menopause, and periods have begun to have more severe symptoms than before, with heavier flow, more cramping, worse moodiness and irritability and bloating. I have …

I recently went through a very stressful period involving some serious health issues with family members. My anxiety, as well as my level of responsibility in keeping thongs together and running smoothly were at an all time high.
I had some health issues of my own to contend with …

I drink on such the rare occasion that I would not be a good one to judge remedies for hangovers. However, on one occasion I did get to test one. Because I drink so infrequently, when I do partake, I get overwhelmed with it really quickly. When invited to …

When I am suffering from mild PMS symptoms, I normally have a few products on hand to help take care of them. One product that I have used for years is the Premsyn PMS formula, which contains acetaminophen for pain, and the diuretics pamabrom and pyrilamine maleate to treat the …

When I was little, my mom and grandparents used to rub Vicks medicated ointment on my chest when I had a cold. They also put it in my nose, which you are not actually supposed to do, but it didn’t seem to do any damage.
The smell of the …

I like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …

I love to use natural products, and Pure and Basic is known for making very good ones. They use botanical extracts and essential oils, and there is no animal testing involved, which is important to me as an animal lover. The products are biodegradable, recyclable packaging is used, and the …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

I have diabetes, and often those of us with the illness have to battle yeast infections as a symptom. When I was going through a period where it seemed like every time I would get one yeast infection cleared up, another would start, I finally turned to natural methods to …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

This scale was given to me. A friend of mine’s husband was a very large man who lost about 200 pounds. He had this scale, which weighs people up to 400 pounds, but found the shape of it awkward for his feet. Since there were not many to choose from …

I was looking for a cheap bottle of lotion for my using after the shower when I came across the Dial nutri-skin brand. It happened to be on sale, and for just a few dollars I got the big twenty one ounce bottle.
The product had a few …

I recently got hooked on the self foaming hand soaps made by Method and other companies, and it changed how I viewed these products. Initially, I though that they were not economical, and that the water-like solution would not last long enough. I was wrong– it is concentrated even though …

I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …

I have had hemorrhoids since I was young. I think it runs in the family. Back before I actually saw a doctor for them to get more potent treatments, I used to use over the counter products, although they often did not help very much. One that I tried …

I share an interest in natural medicine with a friend of mine. We may not always agree on which products are worthy of being tried, but I will usually go along for the ride if it seems reasonably safe and there is a potential benefit to be obtained.
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I am one of Bath and Body Work’s best customers. I love all of their products and always take advantage of their clearance sales. I also shop when it’s not clearance time, when I am in the mood for a new fragrance of lotion or shower gel.
The …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …