I use essential oils regularly in my own aroma therapy products and for health reasons. One oil I like to use for its fragrance as well as its ability to add some effect to muscle rubs and oils is spearmint. My last purchase was from Now Foods. I have used …

When a friend of mine found out that I often used mineral baths to treat the sore muscles associated with fibromyalgia, she bought me some Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral salt from PlantLife. I had never used their products before, although I had heard of them. The salts …

When I had a sink set of lotion and soap in my bathroom that was Thymes Eucalyptus fragrance, everyone who used it not only liked it, they wanted one for themself. This is an amazing fragrance that is gentle and relaxing, yet rich and invigorating at the same time. …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

I love to take a hot bath at night before bed. It helps me feel calm and sleep better, soothing the muscle aches that come with fibromyalgia as well as everyday stress. I’ve used lots of different brands of bath fizzies and bombs. When I lived close to the …

I have always loved the quality of Crabtree and Evelyn, and when I lived near the shore in NJ, there was a little bath shop near the beach that sold their products, along with other comparable high end brands, all summer. I would shop there at least once a …

When I stopped by Dollar Tree to pick up a few things, I found two Softsoap products that I was interested in. I needed something to refill my hand soap dispenser in the bathroom, and I was tired of the rather strong tea-based fragrance that I had been using. …

I love to shop in Dollar Tree sometimes where I can find really inexpensive treats for myself. Being a bath product fanatic, I don’t mind if I have never heard of them or maybe they were older ones that didn’t sell. Today I found a couple of products from …

When I started coloring my hair at home, I noticed that it was gradually losing its shine. I have several different shine serums which do help, and certain shampoos make it look healthier than others, but someone told me to try this hair spray, because it leaves behind a nice …

This heating cap is a product which promised a lot. My hair has been damaged from coloring and age. The ends and back of my hair is quite frizzy and not in good condition at all. It was recommended by a friend that I try a heating cap. …

When I bought a new pair of wedge sandals, I found that while wearing them, I was having pain in the ball of my foot. It was probably related to the height of the heel, but there was very little support on the sole of the shoe, complicating the problem. …

I have used a few products made by Alba and I generally like them. I use a shave cream in the summer for my legs, to help moisturize. Although soap works pretty well for shaving, if it stays on the skin longer than a few seconds, I have found …

A sharps container is something I would not normally pay to buy, but there were special circumstances around this one. I have diabetes, so I am constantly using lancets to check my blood sugar. I do not take insulin, so I don’t have syringes, but this container is designed to …

Neutrogena has been a company I have trusted for many years. I regularly use their skin products and soaps. I decided to try this one when I was having some issues with sensitive, irritated skin due to an allergic reaction. It was summer, so I could get away with …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …

My partner and I both love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia so it has great health benefits for me, and my partner says it helps with tension headaches and back pain. As well as being healthy, it can also be very romantic, and we are always looking …

I am diabetic, and currently I control my condition with medicine that does not cause drops in blood sugar. Once before, I was on such a medicine for a very brief time before side effects caused me to discontinue it.
While I was on this medicine, I was warned …

I have used some of Alba Botanicals products and for the most part they have been very good. I was shopping for some new shower gel and happened to come across this one. Smelling it in the store, I really liked the fragrance. It reminds me of a tropical drink, …

For a luxurious treat, I ordered two of the bath fizzies from Fantasy Bath. I was looking on their website after a friend sent me the link, knowing how much I loved handmade bath products. I was thrilled with what I saw.
There are over forty amazing fizzies listed …

I am diabetic, and when I was first diagnosed, my doctor put me on a medication that could sometimes cause low blood sugars. This was scary and difficult to control for me, and I eventually stopped the medication and controlled my condition with diet and exercise, and later with a …

I bought these for several reasons. They were on sale really cheap, I liked that they were ultra thin, and someone told me I would be drier with these than my usual Always brand.
There are a few benefits. I did think they were drier than Always on …

When I used a particular brand of maxi pads that I was not accustomed to, I developed a very itchy and uncomfortable reaction to them. The first time it happened, I was not sure if it was the pad causing the problem, since I started using them at the end …

I’ve tried a lot of masks. Some are great for removing impurities and refining pores, others are soothing, and some offer multiple benefits. I tried this one specifically because it claims to be good for combination and oily skin. My skin, especially in the summer, falls into the combination …

I have combination, forty-something skin. I have a few fine lines and could use a little “lift.”
This looked like a good product and came recommended, so I gave it a try. It was nowhere near as expensive as some creams I had used, and since it was called “Nutritioniste” I …

When I bought a heat cap to treat my frizzy, over processed hair, I asked around to see what would be a good deep treatment mask to use with the heat cap. After my hairdresser recommended this one, and I read raving reviews online, I gave it a try.
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I was shopping for a new facial cleanser to try, since I am over forty now and need to try to stay “young.” This product is supposedly formulated by some celebrity skin guru, and I bought into that. The tube is awfully pretty– deep purple and silver with a …

I have fibromyalgia and I try just about any new cream or balm that claims to relieve pain. Since I use them so frequently, it is easy to get bored, and I like to see what varieties of ingredients people come up with for new pain relief. I have learned …

I have a friend in England who knows that I prefer to use kid’s toothpastes because the flavors are milder and it does not irritate my mouth or cause me to not brush long enough. I have tried many kid’s brands here in the US, and I was curious as …

I have a problem with most adult toothpastes that are mint flavored. The mint is too strong for me, and irritates my mouth and gums, making me uncomfortable and causing me to spend less time brushing than I really should. To remedy this situation, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which …

When a friend sent me a link to the Fantasy Bath site, I spent hours looking over all their amazing products. These are hand made bath products of the highest quality, and beautifully crafted to be not only healthy for your skin, but luxurious and fun– with very unique formulas …

Until I tried out a couple of their lip balms, I was not very familiar with out of Africa products. When I bought another flavor of lip balm in a whim at the front checkout of a natural food store, I fell in love with the texture and the way …

This cleanser was given to me as a hand me down. A relative had some cosmetic surgery, and was required to use this cleanser instead of soap or cream cleansers she normally used. She did not like the feel of it because it doesn’t lather, so I got the …

I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …

I have diabetes and have to be very careful about foot care. So that I do not develop any infections, (and also for hygiene reasons) I like to use some sort of antifungal powder or spray for my feet and shoes. What type I use depends on the shoe.
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I have worn glasses for several years. I used to wear contacts, and in my early thirties I suddenly developed allergies to them and had to stop wearing them due to discomfort. Since then, I make an effort to try a sample of any new contacts that come out that …

I get chapped and dry lips in the winter, and sometimes year round. I like to use premium products on my lips, for my own enjoyment and to pamper myself, but also to keep the skin on my lips in the best condition possible.
I had limited experience with …

I love to try out new body washes in the shower. I have a habit of gravitating towards the most girly, fluffy, flowery scent I can find– and usually in a brand like Dove or Caress, or Bath and Body Works– products that are primarily marketed for women. Well, …

I bought this product when I was having a severe winter itch issue. I was unsure at first what it was, a shower wash or an oil. The description defied logic to me. It looked thin in the bottle like an oil, and it was an amber color which seemed …

I take fiber to help with my irritable bowel syndrome, and also to help with weight control. Blood sugar maintenance and general health. I get bored sometimes with the various forms so I switch often. One product I always really enjoyed was the Vitafusion fiber gummies, which tasted …

I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …

When I first decided to try this product, I had been interested in it because of articles I had read suggesting it helped with fibromyalgia symptoms. I have had fibromyalgia since I was a teenager.
The more I read, the more interested I got. This is a substance that …

I have fibromyalgia and sleep problems, which I have tried to treat with natural supplements many times. When I began posting on a message board with other fibromyalgia patients, I quickly learned a lot about the different drugs and also supplements that were being used to treat the condition. …

I have always been a believer in natural medicines, even though my experiences have been mixed. I have fibromyalgia, and when several people on a fibromyalgia message board reported getting really good results with taking SAM-e, I wanted to give it a try too.
My symptoms over the last …

A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

This review is for a pain relief product made in the USA. I have fibromyalgia and have become a bit of an expert as well as a self-appointed guinea pig for all pain relief products that have big claims. I like the idea of natural products, and sometimes they …

I have fibromyalgia and I am an avid user of pain relief gels, ointments, creams, sprays, etc. I received a call one day from an elderly friend of my mother’s who wanted me to know about a product called “Naturally Painless.” It is a natural-ingredient spray for pain of all …

I try to take fiber supplements on a regular basis for several health reasons. I am diabetic, and the fiber helps to control and sustain even blood sugar. I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the fiber helps manage both constipation and diarrhea symptoms. It’s also good for your cholesterol.
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I have been using topical pain relief formulas for years to treat fibromyalgia pain. I sometimes make my own, or add ingredients to existing products. One ingredient that is a staple in these kinds of formulas is eucalyptus oil. When I was looking to restock some essential oils for …

I had never heard of Trevarno soaps until I received one in the mail as part of a care package from my friend overseas. I love natural soaps and I like to try all the local handmade ones at craft fairs and often order them online. This soap …