Last summer, I began having some problems which happen to me nearly every year when the weather gets extremely hot. My normally combination skin takes a turn towards oily, and the products I have been using with success are suddenly too heavy or start causing clogged pores and shininess, even …

I have a favorite bartender who has been a friend of mine for years. When I complimented his mint mojito at dinner one night, he returned the kindness by giving me a bottle of this body lotion by Savour, which is in a mint mojito scent.
While I was …

While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …

Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …

I read about this tea on a diabetes message board and decided to order it. I have tried other diabetic natural remedies, and sine some of them did seem to have an effect, I am a believer that there could be a way to control the illness without medications or …

I ordered this soap along with another variety from the same maker. The other appealed to me with its healthy ingredients, and this one made me curious about the interesting combination of cinnamon and rose. It’s not a duo I have encountered before and probably would not have imagined myself. …

A diabetes patient and good friend turned me on to these socks. Although they are not made specifically for diabetics, they have some interesting features that makes them unique and desirable. I have long been a fan of the Earth Therapeutics company, so when I was told it was them …

I love the Earth Therapeutics line of tea tree oil products for the feet. I have used almost all of their products. Before a trip to Savannah, I happened to see these foot wipes on the shelf, and bought some to carry with me on the journey.
Savannah always involves a …

I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

I bought a bottle of this shampoo from a local health food store that carries a selection of natural health and beauty lines. I like Jason grand in general, as most products I’ve used have been fairly good. I love the fact that this product does not have the chemicals …

I bought this shampoo for two reasons. One, I like Chinese medicine. I love trying out the ancient herbal remedies, as strange as some of them are. The other reason was the sheer multitude of ingredients. It might have been a risky venture trying this many different things on …

This product is a rather inexpensive hair spray made for adding volume to your hair. It is called weightless, and it does indeed feel pretty light. I have thinning hair and have a need for the least heavy hair products, so that I can retain as much volume as possible.
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My partner and I have a massage addiction now. Since I found that regular gentle massages really help my fibromyalgia pain, and also that making my own massage lotions and oils was infinitely fun, we give each other massages very frequently. One day while I was having my back …

When I saw this pillow in a medical catalog, I knew that it was meant for pregnant women, but it just looked so amazingly comfortable, I had to have one– and I am so glad I ordered it.
I have fibromyalgia, so I often have muscle, joint, or nerve …

I went through a phase before I started coloring my hair where I used to keep highlights in it constantly. I went to salons for ages, always paying at least fifty dollars for a few touch ups to add some golden highlights to my brown hair. I loved the look. …

I have hair that tends to be smooth on top and frizzy at the ends. Sometimes I like to wear a flat ironed style, and when coupled with humidity, it can be a challenge keeping that style. I have tried a few products to help keep the hair straight …

When I was getting ready for a trip to visit a beachfront property for a weekend, I pulled out all my bathing suits to see which one would look the best. As it turns out they all looked awful– because I had bruised my leg the night before. It was …

I have used the product Queasy Drops in the past for nausea. It had a moderate success rate, depending on what exactly it was that was making me feel sick.
I recommended the product to a friend who was pregnant and suffering morning sickness, and she raved about …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor when she goes away on business. Her nine year old son has some sinus issues and is constantly battling a cold or infection of some kind. I was very lucky the last time he came, because he actually was not sick, and I actually …

When I was staying at my aunt’s house for a few days to help remodel, I started having some trouble with my irritable bowel syndrome. In this case it was in the form of watery diarrhea. I was not on any medication at the time for my condition, and …

I am a little bit of a clean freak when it comes to personal hygiene. I normally keep some baby wipes under my sink cabinet for use in the bathroom. I simply like the way they make me feel more clean. When I was in Target …

I recently put in an order for two soaps made by Juvelie, a New York company that makes natural soap products and other health care items.
One of the soaps I chose was the green tea and honey. It just sounded really refreshing and calming, and it would …

I am one of those persons who happen to perspire a lot especially in areas like under arms, in between knees, elbows and also between the toes of my feet. Using my favorite deodorant at least 4-5 times day, does help me in great way to combat my body …

I try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block– the strongest I can find.
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I like to keep a basic, high quality lotion for general use that has no fragrance. This is not because of sensitivity, but more because I wear a variety of fragrances and I don’t want my other products to clash with them. For this purpose, I have used a variety …

When I was at a friend’s house, I noticed how nice she smelled after her evening routine of cleansing her face. I asked what the scent was I was smelling, and she said it was her moisturizer. I had to find out what it was. She used Alba Botanica …

Since I had used some tomato products before and loved them, I thought this would be a good toner to try for my combination skin. It ended up not being quite what I needed– there were good points and bad ones. One thing that attracted me to the …

I sometimes have a problem with swelling in my legs around the time for my menstrual period to start, and I had started to notice what looked like varicose veins forming. I should have asked my doctor first, but I decided on my own to try compression stockings to see …

Swimming has always been my one of favorite ‘fitness ‘routine and I always make it a point to swim at least three times a week. The fact that swimming did in a great way help me stay fit and healthy, the only downside of it was that it did …

I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

I had a terrible annoying cough last month that persisted after a cold had gone. Even after I had taken all the cold medicine and felt recovered in every other way, the irritating cough and mucus persisted. I knew that I needed a decongestant to help stop the cough, …

I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and when I am out running errands or hanging out with friends, I like to have pain relief with me at all times, just in case– I don’t want to let a little pain ruin my day.
I have carried ibuprofen and acetaminophen …

I have a pair of old sneakers that I should have thrown away already but I have had them for so long they seem like old friends. My old friends are a bit uncomfortable, because the fabric that covers the supportive structure is thinned out and parts of it …

I love to take hot baths because it helps my fibromyalgia symptoms and it’s just fun. I saw this One bath fizzer at a Target store and really liked the looks of it. It was one of those purchases that you make not because you need anything, but because …

I often use therapeutic bath soaks and salts for my fibromyalgia as well as just general relaxation and enjoyment. I like a lot of Burt’s Bees products, so when I saw this one I had to give it a try. Burt’s Bees therapeutic bath crystals come in a quaint little …

I have a friend in England who sends me little care packages with products that I might like from over there. In one, I got a bottle of Boots Chemist’s Original bath Foam. Boot’s is quite a famous chemist (what we in the states would call a drug store …

When I took a trip to Florida last year, I spent more time in the sun than I had originally prepared for. I ran out of the rather expensive sun block product I had brought with me, and could not find the brand in a store there. Rather than lose …

I love taking a nice hot bath in a large tub– with plenty of soothing bath salts. I have fibromyalgia, and this often helps ease the pain and cramping that occur on a regular basis. Aside from that, it is relaxing, good for my skin, and soothing to the senses– …

This product is one that I picked up accidentally when my mom asked me to get her some generic acetaminophen. I didn’t realize it had the diphenhydramine for sleep in it also.
I have used similar products (Tylenol PM) and they do work nicely for pain and sleeplessness if you …

I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …

I hate swallowing big horse pills like a lot of people. I am also a kid at heart and a diabetic who will use any excuse available to eat something sweet. Chewable vitamins satisfy me on all these levels! I have tried several different kinds– gum ball vitamins, …

I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …

Modess is my trusted brand when it comes to sanitary napkin. I am so particular with perennial hygiene because I easily get irritated. I have been trying a couple of sanitary pads available in the market which are cheaper as they say and some which have a higher absorption …

Product Description: This is a product from a company called Market America. It is called Activated B-complex and is a combination of 8 different B-vitamins which are enzymatically activated prior to utilization by the body. This means there are circumstances in which the reaction is either slowed or inhibited in …

Finally something that worked on my bad breath.
I knew things were getting rough when a family member started leaving me notes apologizing for telling me that I needed to do something about my breath and giving me mouthwash products as a gift.
I was somewhat suspecting there was an issue …

I tried this mouth wash because I am on the lookout for a more natural, healthy mouthwash that doesn’t ‘taste natural’. Most of the more healthy options seem to taste bad, and just don’t seem worth it to me. But I do want to try to be …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used many over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and creams. One of my symptoms associated with the illness are parasthesias, which are abnormal sensations like tingling, pinging, burning, cold or tickling on the skin that are caused by faulty nerve signals. Capsaicin is …

I was browsing in a health food store when I saw this little spray. It is made from all natural herbal ingredients, and not only treats bad breath but helps to kill bacteria and fungus in the mouth. The main ingredients and flavors are peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and …

I get very dry skin in the winter, and when it is at its worst, I like to use a bath oil in the shower to help lock the moisture into my skin. I also use them in the tub for a nice hot soak. I was given this …