I use massage oils, lotions and other skin products frequently. When I decided to have some fun making my own, I looked for quality ingredients that I knew my favorite brands contained. One that kept coming up was the very basic, vegetable derived glycerin. For making some scented lotion …

My husband bought a back support band recently from Chickenfeed at Sorell in Tasmania. On the packet there is a photograph of a man wearing the black back support band. The packet clearly states that one size fits all and this claim is restated at the bottom of …

Sensitive teeth has always been an on- off problem with me right from my teenage years. My teeth would suddenly start feeling sensitive —“ making it just difficult for eat or drink anything comfortably. Though I always tried using Sensodyne tooth paste to keep my sensitivity at bay, I …

A couple years ago, I went throug this sort of get-healthy kick in which I started watching what I was eating, I started excercising, and I quit smoking. I probably shouldn’t have tried doing all of that at once, because it took it’s toll on me, and not in …

For absolutely ages, I had problems with my sinuses and a feeling of a blocked up nose.  I tried a lot of different products some medical and some natural, but nothing which really worked.  What I really wanted to find was something completely natural. As an ongoing problem I …

Vaseline Petroleum jelly one of the must have product specially for fighting the dryness during the winters. It is a multifunctional cream and can be used on the whole body from the forehead to toe with any side-effects. It can be used on the face to fight …

I have been to a good number of eye care facilities throughout my life. And since I have glasses and contacts and would like to keep up to date with whether or not my prescription has changed over the years or not, I would like to know that I …

I have suffered with insomnia and sleep problems most of my life. Sometimes this problem is mild enough that it can be helped with natural measures, and other times I need stronger medication to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. I prefer …

My husband and I used to go to the gym but when we build our new house we found it quite practical to make a room for one mini gym. Well that has been a good decision. This has saved us some money as we don’t pay for a …

I can not begin to rave enough about Del-Immune V. It is dietary supplement that does wonders to and for the immune system. Right up front I can tell you that this product gets a 10 in my book. I am always looking for ways to boost my immune …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

I started to notice that my jaw was hurting me a little bit and I thought it was because I was grinding my teeth a lot during the night which I know is true because I’ve woken myself up doing it before, and I find myself clenching my teeth …

I was feeling very lethargic and weak lately, and while I think that the stifling heat was part of it, I also think that it was also as a result of a lack of vitamins. A family friend gave me a box of “Dr. Reddy’s Becozinc”. To be honest, …

NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

I’m perpetually on a diet and that has had deleterious effects on the condition of upper arms. Since losing and doing exercise alone did not seem to be making the grade, I decided to try these slimming wraps to see if it could help me lose some of the flabby, …

I have thinning hair that has been getting thinner every year since I turned 38. I have tried a great variety of products including shampoo and conditioner systems, vitamins, serums, even detox baths. So far, it is still thinning. Without being able to determine the root cause it is …

The Weight Watchers diet was a great diet to do for me. I followed this diet plan by going to weekly meetings. There you get weighed and you get a book for all the different types of food points that you can eat. I got very motivated …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture is such a great product and for all skin types. It is especially good for people with extra-dry skin. This is specifically used for your face. When I use this product, I notice that the best time to use it is after I wash my face. …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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Since I use a variety of massage oils for treating my fibromyalgia pain, I love to try new ones. I had never used an Ayurvedic massage oil before, and the ingredients looked interesting, but I did not want to order a large bottle in case I did not like the …

When I get really stressed out I like to take a bath in Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash. It helps calm my body, mind, and spirit and makes me feel so much better after soaking in it in the tubby. I even like …

Lotion can be very important in the healing process of a new tattoo, and a bottle of “Tattoo Goo: Aftercare Lotion” was included in the free aftercare kit when I got my first tattoo. Of course, I tried it out! It works wonderfully for what it sets out to …

Several years ago, while at a convention, one of the companies that was presenting products was the Tamiko Corporation, and their product was a Massager. We got the full treatment as part of the demonstration, and I have to say, it felt wonderful. Several of us were …

N-Large^2 is a mass gainer containing 52 grams of protein per serving. The product is designed to help a person put on weight by supplying the body with all of the necessary proteins and amino acids. I’ve been taking N-Large^2 now for about six months and there have been …

I generally don’t believe in miracle supplements at all, or that energy can be attained by taking a pill. Recently, after a trip to Sangster’s Health Centre, I was convinced to try a new product that they sell, called Maca Root. Basically, maca root is from the Andes Mountains …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, so I normally buy either children’s pastes, which tend to have fruity flavors, or natural products that come in flavors other than mint. When I saw this toothpaste and read the description, it sounded like it had been made just …

When my neighbor found a great deal on Kirkland brand of Allerclear, which is a store label for loratadine, also known as the brand name Claritin, she shared a few with me. I had taken Claritin in the past when a doctor gave me a sample. I have seasonal pollen …

I bought Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel for only $10 online. I used to try a lot of products before which made my acne scars fade to an extent, but at some point my acne scars had not completely healed. So when I tried this product, I was expecting …

I usually keep some sort of antibiotic ointment in my house at any given time, because either myself or my husband is banging in to something and ending up with a cut somewhere on our body. It’s usually me, much to my chagrin. So, ointments and bandages are never …

After having coloring my hair recently, I was shocked to see that my hair had started falling rapidly. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary phase, the hair fall seem to increase every single day and this made rather panic. I had my hair all over the …

I have been trying to lose weight for my health because I am diabetic. Being overweight and diabetic is a dangerous situation for your heart and blood vessels. I have tried a variety of supplements to try and assist myself with hunger control, fat metabolism and management of blood sugar. …

I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

When I took up first power walking, and then jogging, I wanted a pedometer to record how many steps I took and possibly would measure the amount of calories I burn. I had a few health problems that I was trying to alleviate with exercise and diet, so …

I must admit that Mentadent is not my favourite brand of tooth pastes, actually it is not even among my favourite tooth pastes. I don’t say that their products aren’t good but I don’t like them usually. The only Mentadent tooth paste I’ve ever liked was Mentadent sensitive but …

I have fibromyalgia and have suffered from leg cramps (and foot cramps, and hip cramps) for many years. People who care about me are always looking for things that might help. One friend of mine shares a love of fragranced products and natural remedies.
She bought me this …

I’ve dealt with some minor depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder since I was a child. I’m lethargic in the winter and more prone to “getting into a funk”. I also require lots of sunlight to help energy levels. But in the spring and summer, I’m just so happy to…be…euphoric …

These days, keeping hands clean and sanitized seems to be more important than ever. I am not always near water when I feel I really need to sanitize my hands. To combat this, I found Walgreens’ liquid hand sanitizer to work, beautifully, for me and for my entire family.
The …

This is another colored soft lenses brands which I think, it has average rank and I need second thought to buy it. At first I was attracted by one of the colors they provided, it was the blue one (as an Asian, I have a brown eyes, that’s why …

Walk Fit Platinum is a special, new generation insoles kit that has been designed to make sports and daily activities easier for the many of us who suffer from back or joint pain, and also for those who get easily tired from standing or walking longer distances.
I think Walk …

If you think that you shouldn’t use a generic form of birth control because it is less effective, then you are very wrong. I’m sure there are certain kinds that you should be aware of that don’t work as well, but Junel Fe is not one of them.
I was …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

I use bandages, sadly, on almost a daily basis. If not me, then it’s one of my teenage sons, or my husband who is always hurting himself at work. My biggest complaint about typical bandages, though, is that they don’t allow the cut a chance to breathe. Sure, you …

Oh, Neosporin, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Well, if you haven’t ever heard of Neosporin, especially if you live in the US, then you have either been living under a rock or exist in a plastic bubble where nothing and no one can cut, or …

I saw Skinny Switch Secret Diet on an infomercial and it was unlike any diet I have ever seen on television. Skinny Switch Secret Diet was created by Rob Nevins. It is a diet based on eating lean and healthy for two days and then splurging on the third …

When I was to take my first international flight two years ago, I would be crossing five hours of time difference. Everyone warned me I would get jet lag. Well, almost everyone. I have a friend who is known far and wide for her interest and expertise in homeopathic and …

I always keep bottled water handy in the car even if I am only driving short distances. After all, water is the best cure for thirst, not fizzy drinks or even juices. When I went to Thamaga 2 weekends ago, I ran out of water. Even if it …

So this product claims to be free from any sugar content which ignites the thriving of bad bacteria that cause our mouth to emit bad breath. Well, this claim is true because I tasted and even swallowed a bit of the liquid I sprayed in my tongue. The taste …

Whenever I contract a health malady, I try to find out the root cause, while at the same time searching out a possible way to come out of the problem. One common cause I have discovered to trigger off back pain is poor posture. Crocheting, computer work, sewing, sit-up …