It wasn’t until I went to the optometrist and picked up a pamphlet on eye disorders that I realized the problem behind my itchy and watery eyes was “Dry Eye”. I asked my doctor about it and he told me that I could try purchasing an over the counter …

I love having my body pampered, and one of the ways I pamper myself after a hard day’s work is having massages, and for this I go to Body and Sole Spa here in my home city of Zamboanga.
There are a …

This product of India was a very interesting find. With a ton of interesting organic ingredients, and lacking in many of the chemical stand-bys of modern commercial products, this was one I just had to try. I had never heard of Neem being used in toothpaste, but apparently the twigs …

I try and go visit my grandmother who is in a home at least once a week. WEll the last time I went she was suffering from a diaper rash. AS odd as it may seem I thought that it was wierd for her to be suffering …

Tuli’s Gel Heel Fatigue Mats retail for five dollars and forty-nine cents. In one package comes two mats. The packaging claims that one size fits all, but I don’t understand how that could be the case. These mats were bulky and it wasn’t easy inserting the mats over the …

I have problems with my elbow that I’ve had to deal with for a few years now and my skin is sometimes too sensitive to use those pain relieving creams that can almost feel like its burning my skin. But I’ve tried using cold packs too and even if …

A friend of mine who absolutely loves nothing in the world more than challenging me to a political debate, which I am usually not interested in, sent me this soap as a gag gift because of the name. (Let’s just say I am NOT a fan of the Tea Party …

I love exfoliating scrubs. Of all the skin care products that I’ve tried and used over the years, no matter how awesome they are, how wonderfully they work, I always work my way back to a nice facial scrub. I like scrubs with little beads in it, that I …

My son is a Medical Assistant at our Community Clinic. Last night, he was explaining to me that a new lethal drug has hit the United States, and is showing up, mainly, in Junior High Schools! I want to write about this, so that parents and guardians can be …

Yardley of London has always been popular for their famous lavender and almond scented soaps. I have used both, and loved them. When I saw this unusual offering from Yardley, I was intrigued, and took a couple of bars home. The original Yardley soaps are fragranced …

I was used to apply tooth paste of branded companies for cleaning of my teeth. For last couple of months, I was suffering from Pyorrhoea (blooding in gums)which could not be cured with any of branded toothpaste.
One of my colleagues suggested me to use Hiteshi Aloevera Herbal Tooth …

I have been struggling with light to moderate acne since I was about 12. The breakouts usually occur on my chin and the edge of my jawline. I have to really cake my foundation on to hide the blemishes on my chin, so when I first saw …

Although I had been growing fresh wheat grass for my cats for years, I was unaware that it was so good for humans! As someone who at least tries to keep up with the latest health food news, I was very surprised at myself for missing all the amazing properties …

I had recently tried some omega 3 tablets, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who used to work for a weight loss company that swore by these supplements, not only as a weight loss help, but also for general health. Of course, it’s fish oil, so you …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

I recently got this homedics massager as one of my Christmas presents to me by my husband; as far as I know my husband told me that he got it for less than 10 GBP from John Lewis store. According to the instruction it is an invigorating portable …

I’m not big on mouth wash but lately I have been using it. I didn’t really know which kind I wanted, so I just used the kind that was in my boyfriend’s bathroom. The kind he had in there was Scope Original Mint Mouth Wash. It has really had …

I have used several different teeth whitening products over the years. From toothpastes, to mouth washes, to strips, I am always looking to try new products to get whiter teeth. I used to use Crest Whitening Strips, and they gave me good results. But the price …

The only energy drink that I want is Lipovitan. Before, I tried lots and lots of energy drink while I was still in college during prelim weeks, those days that you need to catch up with your readings and finals week. I just can’t stand the taste of other …

While hitting the road, I was very confident that I packed all the things I could possibly need. Since I’m only out for a corporate trip, I didn’t feel so thrilled to prepare my things. I forgot to bring a hand sanitizer. There was little I …

Retin-A Cream was a cream prescribed to me by my doctor after suffering a severe acne breakout. This product does wonders, though it does not show results immediately, it does show results after 5-6 days upon applying the product. The product is simple to apply, simply squeeze out a …

I have diabetes, and for many years I have tried to prevent complications and manage my disease as best I can with both medical intervention and nutritional support. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to help you lower your blood sugar, which of course …

When I saw this very unusual fragrance at a friend’s house, I was very intrigued, because I am a frequent shopper at Bath and Body Works, but never saw this fragrance at all in the stores. My friend was actually packing to move, and I happened to see the …

I used alcohol based when I wash my hands when there is no available water and I am out of town. To ensure the cleanliness of my hands most especially before and after I eat. We should maintain the cleanliness of our hands because mostly we get some microorganisms …

In my house I take a lot of care of my children and also about my husband. I never take chance in case of their health and any such matter. So I always say my kids to wash their hands with the soap first before they have …

When my kids were younger, I’d tried the Vicks vapor plug-in but found it wasn’t quite strong enough unless you had an electrical outlet right next to your child’s bed, so we didn’t get a whole lot of use out of them, but PediaCare was always just as much …

As the famous line in a local commercial goes, ” it is difficult to get sick in times of financial crisis”. True, we always need to watch our health otherwise we might end up getting sick and it means leave of absence and consequently salary deduction. But what everyone must …

I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …

My family’s house is in a suburban area, but our backyard is significantly woodsy and lays against a creek. That being said, we’ve often had problems with mosquitoes. Although we enjoy the outdoors and love being out on our porch and in the yard, the bugs make it hard …

Not that I suffer from frequent headaches or anything but I love to carry around with me a nice refresher to keep me awake and feel refreshed. I guess it comes from my love for mints. I just love the cool and refreshing feeling that comes with …

I’m sure that we have all heard of Hall’s Cough Drops; those cherry flavored, menthol cough drops do work quite well. But just like anything else that a ‘name-brand’ company puts on the market, most of what we pay for is the name. That’s not to say that the …

I have been cursed with a very fair complexion. Never in my life have I been able to tan. When I was fifteen, I went to a Florida beach with my family, spent fifteen minutes on the sand before heading for the more shady boardwalk to do some shopping, …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

I like to use a light moisturizing lotion in the summer, when my skin tends to be a little on the oilier side and doesn’t do well with heavy creams and body butters. I have always liked Neutrogena products, and I have used their lotion and sesame oil based …

I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …

Although I know that tablet and capsule cold medications have the same ingredients as hot drink medications, there is something soothing and mentally helpful about drinking a warm cup of medicine. You can sort of imagine it making you feel better with its warmth. It’s completely psychological for sure, but …

The B-Vitamins are often known as stress vitamins. I have a lot of stress, and take Spring Valley B-Complex Sublingual Liquid on a daily basis. Each bottle contains 59 doses, with a dose being just one dropperful (one mL).
The dropperful isn’t too bad of a volume size, and is …

The last time I had a really nasty cough, I lost a lot of sleep. I was up every few minutes coughing my head off. It was exhausting. I really didn’t want to have to go to the doctor, because I knew it was from a simple cold, and …

This product by Aveda hair care was recommended to me by a fellow thin-hair sufferer. After coloring my hair, I experienced some itching and small bumps in my scalp, and since my hair is thinning progressively on top over the past few years, I panicked and worried that the …

I love natural products, and when someone turned me on to this shower wash, I was very pleased with the quality and uniqueness. This sage themed wash has no petro-chemcials, sulfates, parabens, or artificial anything. It’s not tested on animals—“ so it is cruelty free. What it does have …

I have been trying to curb my food consumption as part of my New Year’s resolution list, and I don’t do well with prescription appetite suppressants, so I thought I would try hoodia. I’ve heard rave reviews from friends, but never felt brave enough to try it.
After …

I had read a few articles about the benefits of taking Echinacea, and had tried it as a tea a few times, but really couldn’t get into the flavor enough to drink it long term and see what the benefits would be, and then sort of turned away from …

Whenever I go into Bath & Body works, I like to see if there are any new scented products that I haven’t tried yet. I’m so in love with that store and the products that they have that I don’t even wear any other scents (well, except on …

I have several children, and I have used the Weight Watchers Point System for nursing moms twice; I am currently using the system right now and have been doing this successfully for one month. There really is no better diet for nursing moms than the Weight Watchers Points. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have found that a nightly hot bath relieves the symptoms better than almost any other therapy, so I have made it both a health ritual and a hobby now, using many different bath products, both therapeutic and just plain fun.
A recent favorite fun …

When I found a collection of Voda soaps to try, my partner and I disagreed on whether they had too much “stuff” in them. They are full of natural ingredients, and this one in particular is chock full of rose petals. Undoubtedly, it can make a mess in the shower …

I always believed that our eyes are the window to the soul and are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face. But sometimes due to my late night shifts and long working hours- the appearance of dark circles and the puffiness around my eyes was enough …

This is my favorite soft lenses brand recently; I’ve just known this product since I didn’t find the soft lens which I used to wear. Well, I didn’t say it’s as cheap as my previous one, this one was about $20 per pair, it’s really different than mine which …