12/30/14

Peppermint Essential Oil


Details:  Pure Body Naturals 100% Pure and Natural Peppermint Oil is Steam-distilled.  No dilution or filtering.  No additives or Fillers.  Therapeutic Grade.  Non-Toxic. Highly Concentrated.  

Peppermint Oil 100% Pure and Natural is soothing and energizing.  Many doctors recommend Best Peppermint Oil to help relieve headaches, respiratory problems, to help ease symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.  It also helps reduces dandruff, lice, helps reduce joint and arthritis pain all while soothing the mind and body with aromatherapy.

Peppermint Oil is effect at repelling rodents and insects such as fleas, tics, flies, rats, mosquitos, mice, midges, spiders, bed bugs, ants and roaches.

Comes with glass dropper and is 100% Money Back Guaranteed.  Large 4 oz. bottle.


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My Review: I Love Love Love Peppermint.  This was my first ever Peppermint Essential Oil and it is fantastic.  It smells so delightful.  I was super excited to try this.  I've used it for many things already. I mixed a couple of drops in a 12 oz. bottle and drink it throughout the day.  I just had a wisdom tooth extraction, so this is great to help my breath while that hole heals.  Since it is also a natural pain reliever this has helped me get through the healing process.  It's also a great pick-me-up.  Who needs caffeine anyways.  Need help with flatulence issues? Try Peppermint Essential Oil.

We put drops of the Peppermint Oil down in our work out room where we cannot for the life of us keep the spiders off the equipment.  Well, now we have them licked.  No More Spiders!  It really works.  We placed drops of peppermint oil on cotton balls and placed under the corners of our mattress to keep the mosquitos and spiders away.  (We live in a very humid climate.)  

Trying to lose weight?  Smell peppermint oil while eating.  You will feel fuller faster.  Great for allergies, headaches, and tummy troubles.

Need help focusing or concentrating.  Add a few drops of peppermint oil in your diffuser and you will do amazing.  I should do this for my college kids.

Pure Body Naturals 100% Pure and Natural Peppermint is made from Mentha piperita. Therefore it won't have the candy cane sweet smell.  However, it is still a wonderful peppermint smell.  This comes in a 4 ounce bottle which is just about twice as much as any other company.  Right now it is on sale for just under $20 from Amazon.  Great Price! Great Product!


Pros: 4 ounce size bottle. Glass dropper. Great Price right now. Therapeutic Grade. Pure and Natural. This works for everything I've tried it on.

Cons:  NONE!

My Rating: A Big Thumbs UP!!! 


Disclaimer: I received this gift from the manufacturer for posting this review.  I was not required nor compelled to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR, Part 255.

12/15/14

Soniclear Sonic Skin Cleansing System

Details:  Michael Todd SONICLEAR is the first ever sonic skin cleansing brush with built in antimicrobial protection against stain and odor causing bacteria.  Traditional rotary and sonic skin cleansing systems don't offer protection against bacteria.  The SONICLEAR thoroughly cleanses the skin and protects itself against microbial contamination leaving the brushes cleaner, fresher for longer.

It has 6 speeds, 3 for face and 3 for body.  Comes with a docking station for charging.  Cordless. Anti-microbial brushes.  Provides better absorption of skin care products.
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My Review:  The Michael Todd SONICLEAR skin cleansing brush really works.  It vibrates and you can massage or cleanse your skin easily with this.  It comes with 2 brush heads, one for face and one for body.  The brushes have an antimicrobial product infused into them to keep them clean and free from microbes growing on them.  It also has a charger station that you can plug into the wall.  No batteries. A big plus.  It is waterproof so take it right into the shower with you.  The soft grip sides helps keep it from slipping from hands when used in the shower or tub.

This system has a timer so when the face brush is on, it will automatically beep after 20 seconds for 2 minutes to notify you to move to another spot.  When the body brush is on, you will get a beep after about 3 minutes.

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 I have a rotary skin care system.  I was excited to try this one especially with the no batteries, and the anti-microbial brushes.  I used the SONICLEAR on one side of my face for a couple of days and the rotary skin care system on the other half of my face.  Then I switched.  I made sure that the time was the same on each spot to make it a very fair comparison.

Now before I tell you the results, I will say that I really like how my legs, arms and face felt after using this.  My arms really needed a scrubbing.  It's hard to tell when I start wearing long sleeves, but they looked brighter afterwards.  I placed my facial cleanser on the brush head then started cleansing my face.


Well, after just one round of skin brushing on my face, I must say that my rotary skin care system plumped up my skin and face which in turn made my face to appear to have less wrinkles.  It lasted the entire day.  Now it could be that because the SONICLEAR only vibrates and I have to physically move the brush heads I may not have moved it enough.  That said, The Michael Todd Soniclear Skin Cleansing System is still a wonderful product.  This is not just for women, but for men too.  Each can benefit from this.

Pros:  It still a great system, and I really like the fact that it doesn't take batteries and you can just place it in the docking station, plug it into the wall overnight and it's ready to use.  I also love the anti-microbial brushes and that I can take it and use it in the shower.

Cons:  Didn't plump up my face to reduce the fine wrinkles like my other system.

My Rating:  Thumbs UP!!!

Disclaimer: I received this gift from the manufacturer for posting this review.  I was not required nor compelled to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR, Part 255.


12/13/14

Hedd Wyn Essential Oils

Details:  Hedd Wyn Essential Oils is know for their Wild Mediterranean Oil of Oregano.  It is a killer flu, antibiotic, helps with food poisoning and more.  It fights against the germs that cause common illnesses.  "Even antibiotic resistant bacterial strains have no defense against Oregano oil."

Some of the proven properties of Oregano Oil include:  Immune modulator, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-carcinogenic, anti-venom, expectorant, anti-plaque, and more.

Hedd Wyn mixes their Oil of Oregano with certified organic, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil in a ratio of 1 part essential oil to 4 parts olive oil.  This is the safest and most effective formula.  "When using essential oils, stronger is not better."  Safe for children, adults and pets.

Their oil is wild crafted and they have been doing this for over two decades.

My Review:  I read recently where Oregano Essential Oil is a great go-to for food poisoning, flu and a host of other ailments.  I wanted to add this to my first-aid kit.  In doing research I felt Hedd Wyn Essential Oils would be the best solution for me.

My order arrived promptly, and the first time we used this, was actually to flavor our mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving.  They tasted wonderful.  Wanting to avoid flus, colds and other illnesses, we figured this was a good way to take it.  Maybe not the best, but it worked.

The suggested directions are to start with 2-3 drops under the tongue 2-3x daily.  Hold for a minute or two then swish around your mouth and swallow.  Now it's normal to get a warm tingly sensation like eating a lot of cayenne pepper.  But it goes away.  I felt like I tasted the oregano all day long, but it wasn't that bad.

This can be used externally as well.  Great to help with acne, cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, spider veins, sore muscles, back pain, headache, earache, warts, skin tags, insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and many other things.  I also like that this can be used on pets as well.  Not just domestic cat and dog type pets, but birds, horses, chickens and other livestock.  Helps with parasites, wound healing etc.

Pros:  Quality product at a decent price.  This worked for my sneezes and sniffles I had.  I only took one dose and was fine the rest of the day.

Cons:  Taste of Oregano stayed with me all day long after one dose.

My Rating:  Thumbs UP!

12/8/14

doTerra Essential Oils Past Tense

doTerra Oils is a company dedicated to making sure each essential oil is carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade protocol.  


The Health Ranger from Natural News does his own independent testing and commented on how each and every doTerra oil he tested was very pure.  He highly recommends this company.


They carry a variety of singles, blends and other health and skin related products.  They work off of an MLM type business, but it does offer many benefits by joining that can personally benefit just you. They began back in 2008, and have continued to grow into one of the leading companies of essential oils.

My Review:  My daughter-in-law became involved with doTerra a few years ago.  While visiting with her recently, she was very excited to share with us her knowledge of essential oils.  She and our son swear by them and we saw in action how quickly and effectively it worked on them, their 1 year old daughter and ourselves. It was awesome.  Our grand-daughter kept pulling and tugging at her ears, until mommy put basil oil around the outside of her ears.  Within minutes she settled down.

We had expressed our concerns about the anxiety we feel when we fly. We were still trying to "come down" off that jet ride and very jittery.  She gave us some PastTense to try to see if that would help us relax so we could sleep better.  It really worked.  I was impressed that my restless legs really calmed down too.  Not something any of us expected.

When we were getting ready to head back home, our daughter-in-law gave us a bottle of PastTense to take with us for the flight back.  About 30-45 minutes into the flight, I had had enough.  I couldn't sit still and was very restless.  My husband reminded me about the essential oil blend.  I placed some on my temples, my forehead and back of my neck.  In less than 20 minutes I had calmed down and didn't have another problem the rest of the 5 hour plus flight.  My husband just smelled the essential oils and within 5 minutes he was fast asleep.

Lately I've been keyed up and not sleeping very well.  Last night I got out PastTense and applied on my temples and on the bottom of my feet.  I calmed down and my legs stopped moving within 5 minutes.  I believe I was asleep within 10 minutes.  This is great stuff.  I'm so grateful our daughter-in-law shared this bottle with us.

PastTense is a distinctive blend of essential oils known to reduce the discomforts associated with tension and stress.  It has wintergreen, lavender, peppermint, frankincense, cilantro, marjoram, Roman chamomile, basil and rosemary.  It helps ease muscle tension in the head and neck and reduces stress.  It is packaged in a convenient roll-on bottle application.  That was extremely nice especially while flying.

I'm sold on PastTense.  Haven't tried too many other doTerra oils, but my daughter and daughter-in-law have really enjoyed using them and know they work.

Pros:  PastTense works quickly and effectively at reducing my stress, helping my restless legs calm down, and helping me sleep at night.  My husband agrees that this is one oil we both benefit from and don't want to be without.
My Rating:  A Huge Thumbs UP!!!

12/5/14

Turmeric by Healthnex

Details:  Turmeric by Healthnex Supplements is a product that is pure and 100% natural.  There are no artificial fillers, flavorings, or colorings.  Their products are made in the USA.  They contain the maximum potency specifically formulated to deliver the highest potency curcumin for optimal joint, brain and tissue health.

Turmeric releives joint paint.  It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory agent, relieving stiff joints and arthritis pain for better mobility and stamina.  It is an antioxidant and detoxifier.  Curcumin naturally removes dangerous toxins from your body and protects you agains cellular damage for healthier skin, organs, muscles and bones.

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My Review:  I'm constantly amazed by the people my age who are on so many pain relievers OTC or prescription that do not find relief.  I often recommend Turmeric but they don't believe it will work. Well, I'm here to tell you that it does.  I honestly cannot take aspirin, or other OTC pain relievers without sever stomach cramps.  Even half doses are more painful in my stomach than the pain I'm trying to relieve.  The first time I got introduced to capsuled turmeric it was in a combination with other natural pain relievers.  It worked OK, but not nearly as good as the plain turmeric.  My stomach never cramps up, and seriously, within 30 minutes my pain has subsided.

For instance, the other night, I could not sleep.  My legs were extremely restless, and my lower back hips were in pain.  It didn't matter which position I tried to sleep, it was painful.  I got up and took 1 Turmeric capsule by Healthnex Supplements, without food.  My stomach never showed any signs of discomfort.  Within 30 minutes my restless legs had calmed down completely.  Within 40 minutes I was asleep with no pain from my lower back hips the rest of the night.  It was awesome.

I know they don't list restless leg syndrome as something turmeric helps with, but it does for me.  I often find relief by taking turmeric.

I also like just taking the capsule apart and using the turmeric as a natural yellow food coloring in foods.  My Thanksgiving Gravy was not only a beautiful color, but more healthy too.

Pros:  Great pain reliever and restless leg syndrome reliever.  Doesn't hurt my stomach even when I take on an empty stomach.

Cons:  None.

My Rating:  A Big Thumbs UP!!!

Disclaimer:I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

12/4/14

NOW Essential Oils

Details: NOW Foods Essential Oils are extracted using 4 different methods depending on the plant. They use Steam Distillation, Cold Press Extraction, Solvent Extraction and CO2 Extraction.  All NOW Essential Oils are GC/FTIR verified.  They offer Certified Organic, Pure and Natural, and Essential Oil Blend Classifications.  Their oils can be used on skin, in the bath, diffused, or in cosmetics.

They offer a wonderful chart on Essential Oil uses which can be found here.

They also have several recipes for blending your own which can be found here.

My Review:  Many moons ago, I purchased NOW Clove Oil for the specific purpose of using it for tooth or gum problems.  I had heard how this helps keep pain away until you can get to a dentist.  I felt it was important to keep in my first aid kit.

It wasn't until recently that I decided to actually open up this bottle I purchased so long ago.  It still smelled very strong yet fresh.  Years ago there wasn't the issue about ingesting oils like there is today, so my bottle doesn't say Not for Internal Use.

I actually made my own toothpaste and used the clove oil as a flavoring and a numbing solution.  I have a filling that popped out, and since my dentist is 150 miles away and I didn't know when I would be up that way, I started doing research for DIY toothpaste that I could add the clove oil to.

It's been 4 months since this happened.  I now use another toothpaste mixture to help remineralize my teeth, but I have not had extreme problems.  My dentist appointment is in a couple of weeks. Yeah.

I honestly believe I wouldn't have made it this long had I not been using the clove oil twice a day in my toothpaste.  I had sensitivity where the filling went missing but the clove oil helped reduce that a lot.

NOW Foods Essential Oils can be purchased at GNC, so I don't have to order them online.  And many times GNC has a BOGO sale which makes it nice.  Others I have personally talked to that use their oils are very happy with them as well.  They typically are more cost effective as well.

My DIY Toothpaste Recipe I used first is below:

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons baking soda
Clove Oil to taste (I used about 4-6 drops at first then added a few more later.)

Blend to a paste.  May add a little sunflower oil to make more creamy.

Pros:  Great inexpensive company to work with.  Like being able to purchase it from a store, and not always having to order online.  Clove Oil really works well to help with gum and teeth issues.

Cons:  None.

My Rating:  Thumbs UP!!!


12/2/14

AlgaeCal Plant Sourced Calcium Review

Details:  AlgaeCal Plus is a plant based calcium product that has been clinically supported to increase bone density even in 80 year old women.  Plant calcium is absorbed better and easier to digest.  It will not cause bloating, gas or constipation.  AlgaeCal Plus has 3 vitamins and 73 trace minerals to help aid in restoring your bones to a strong, healthy state. This product is Certified USDA Organic made from wild, harvested South American sea algae at an FDA Certified facility in San Diego, CA.
AlgaeCal Plant Sourced Calcium

Ingredients:  AlgaeCal Plus is a unique plant source calcium and mineral complex derived from a South American marine algae called Algas CalcareasTM. AlgaeCal is a natural occurring mixture of bone building nutrients, containing: AlgaeCal Plus (4 daily servings), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 1600 IU, Vitamin K2 (as MK-7) 100 mcg, Calcium (from Algas CalcareasTM) 720 mg, Magnesium (from Algas CalcareasTM + Magnesium Oxide) 350 mg, Trace Minerals (from Algas CalcareasTM) 1464 mg, Boron (Glycinate) 3 mg, and Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 50 mg Other Ingredients Vegetable Cellulose(vegetarian capsule) Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearate(vegetable grade)

Each bottle is backed by a double your money back guarantee.  You can't go wrong here.  Be sure to order yours today from Amazon.

Review:  My GYN has always stressed with me the importance of taking calcium.  I've tried many a sample from her over the years.  Each had their pros and cons.  I usually have a hard time taking calcium products.  AlgaeCal Plus is an especially exciting new product since it is all plant based, and more easily absorbed without cause for worry about calcium deposits being built up in the body. I know so many people that gave up taking calcium due to the deposits left behind in their bodies. This certainly is a viable option for them.

I must say I was surprised that the capsules are slightly large than most, and more surprised that you have to take 2 capsules 4x daily.  No real problem there for me, but still 1 or 2 a day would be preferred.  I also noticed that whenever I take just 2 capsules, whether morning or with dinner, my stomach cramps up.  I even stopped taking these for a week and started again, and sure enough, every single time my stomach gets sharp pains.  I will not continue taking this product because of this.

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However, I am now making my own re-mineralization toothpaste.  It calls for calcium powder.  I emptied the capsules to give me the proper amount.  The powder in the capsules are very gritty.  It's almost like fine sand.  I'm surprised that sea weed could be so gritty.  I thought a plant would grind up better than that.  Maybe the other minerals and vitamins help contribute to this.  Not sure.  In any case, I've decided I'll use AlgaeCal Plus for my toothpaste, but I just might have a real sensitive stomach.  That's why I stopped taking calcium in the first place.  I'll stick to just eating foods with calcium in them.

Giveaway:  Now, I hope none of you have calcium sensitivity issues like I do, because AlgaeCal Plus is offering a free bottle to one of our readers.  Be sure to sign up for a chance to win.

Pros:  Plant based.  Truly does not cause gas or bloating, nor constipation.  Works great in my homemade toothpaste.

Cons:  My stomach cramps up from this, but it does with any other calcium products I've tried before too.

My Rating:  Thumbs Up for being plant based, but thumbs down since my stomach can't handle it.
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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.