When I saw this little soap from India, I bought it on a whim. It looked exotic and interesting, and since it was labeled Ayurvedic, I thought it might have some interesting health properties. It’s a natural cold process soap made with vegetable based oils, like coconut, sandalwood and …

I have a friend in England who I exchange little care packages with. She knows I love bath and soap products, so she picks the ones that she knows I cannot find here. Sometimes she picks one that is available here, but perhaps is not well known. When she …

I have struggled with blackheads and milia around my eyes for ages. I also get the occasional adult acne breakout with whiteheads that could put a fourteen year old’s to shame. I’ve always thought about getting a professional tool for working on these problems, and finally I did.
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I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

A few weeks back when I happened to attend my cousin’s wedding, something really terrible happened to me. As I was getting ready for the reception, to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring in compact powder, without which my make- up felt just incomplete. At …

I was suffering from the stomach bug a couple of days ago and could not get it to settle down and I just kept throwing up continually. So, I picked up some of the Peaceful Mountains Stomach Rescue Syrup from my local herbal shop for around eight dollars for …

I did not actually own one of these, but used one regularly for several weeks while staying with a friend. My friend has COPD, and thought this might be beneficial for her breathing problems. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia, and I am sure there must be some …

I have been a fan of Skintimate shave gel since I first started using it. I was addicted to the Raspberry Rain scent, but one day I decided to be different and try this one, the Jasmine Meadows.
I found this to be a very nice, gentle floral. Jasmine …

When I was shopping recently in a Bargain Town store, I happened to see a roll on antiperspirant/deodorant that I had never tried. It was Tussy roll on, with the red cap. I knew it had been around for years, as I had seen it on the shelves many …

Me and my partner only once purchased a 3-pack of these and I have forbidden these to ever appear near me again. This is from a women’s point of view.
As we bought them, the idea of tingle seemed appealing, we tried some of the products that had a special …

Everyone wants overall health and well-being. Unfortunately it is very hard to be healthy in today’s fast past world. Most of us have children and full-time jobs and social lives and the cost of healthy products are continuously going up making it difficult for the average earner …

We all know how dangerous mosquitoes are. They bring illnesses such as dengue and malaria, which could cause death. And like anybody else, I don’t want my family to have such illnesses just because I didn’t protect them from this harmful mosquitoes. This is why I always carry OFF …

I needed to find a replacement foot powder in place of my Scholl’s that is very expensive. I saw this Bio Fresh foot powder just beside the socks section at the ladies’ accessories deparment in the local department store.
I think Bio Fresh is very cheap, I bought this …

As a diabetic, I’ve been taking chromium for years to help manage my blood glucose levels. I have taken the supplement on its own and also in mixed formulations. Normally, I take it on its own so I have control over how much I am using and can adjust it …

While talking about oatmeal, I used to think they are not going to taste good. It was only when once I came through an article on the importance of oats in our life and decided to start eating them. Well, for few months I tried lots of brands but …

This is just another nail cream I’ve used time and again to restore my nails’ natural strength. I got interested with this product after having tried Barielle’s fortifying nail builder which works as a strong base coat. I’ve had problems with my weak nails especially after I’ve …

Have you ever experienced a torturing back pain? Well, I do it for ages, ergo I strive abstaining ibuprofen or muscle relaxers as much as possible, to evade drowsiness and spare my poor livers. Perhaps you will not believe until you try by yourself, but is easy as pie …

This summer, the weather where I live has been extremely hot. As a result, my normally very dry skin has been soaked with uncontrollable sweat. Normally, I do not have to worry about purchasing acne products unless I have a specific outbreak. However, lately my face …

For people who like to keep fit, exercise and are into extreme sports, it is necessary to utilize undergarments that provide ample support. If one uses ordinary underwear, you may expect sagging to occur. Wacoal undergarments are superbly designed and make use of the latest base materials to prevent …

I bought Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s Delta Sleep System to play in my room at night to help me get to sleep. It was recommended by a friend who said it had “worked wonders” for her.
My first experience with it was less than helpful. There are two …

I had gained a lot of weight and we were getting ready to go on vacation. I needed to find a way to quickly lose a few pounds. I decided to purchase a starter kit for the Alli Weight Loss System. I paid $44.99 for 60 capsules. I have …

For most of us who are not bestowed with a beautiful glistening set of teeth, it’s commonplace to find consolation in using products that help us at least suppress our insecurities. Be it whitening/bleaching toothpastes and even faux whitening strips, I learned early that dousing too many products …

I love using natural oils on both my body and hair because of their amazing ability to seal in moisture in my skin. Although I am a major fan of Burt’s Bees products, I have to admit that it was not until fairly recently that I tried this …

I have been using the same brand and type of soft contact lens for over 8 years, and see no reason to ever change. I first purchased Cooper Vision CV Encore Sphere Soft Contact Lens on the recommendation of my optometrist, because I had never used contact lenses before, …

These days, it is quite expensive to get sick. We can’t afford those expensive medicines. As much as possible we buy products to keep our body clean and free from bacteria. We purchase vitamins, antibacterial soaps, alcohol and more. These items are helpful in keeping our body clean and …

I have elevated cholesterol and I refuse to take statin drugs after having a very negative experience with them. I have been taking fish oil and combinations of fish and flax oil for several years to help control the condition without drugs. I have a neighbor who has really struggled …

As the name suggests, Myra E is a brand of Vitamin E capsules sold here in the Philippines. The softgel capsule is small enough to swallow. I take this for my skin to look better. I have a mild eczema and occasional breakouts which makes me very insecure about …

Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health is my favorite toothbrush because it really cleans my teeth well. I have had many toothbrushes in my life, but none has worked as well as the Oral-B to get between the nooks and crannies and really get my mouth into tip top shape. …

Last time I tried using an epilator was a decade past. I remember it to be a frightful experience using the Epilady brand. The pain was actually unbearable using it on the underarms and thighs, then to the legs. However, I decided to buy another brand this year to …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

I am sure by now just about everyone has heard that cranberries help if you have a urinary tract infection, right? I just wanted to stress the fact that this does really work great, not only to cure infections but also to help prevent anyone from even getting …

When I started having breakouts of adult acne due to the heat and weather along with hormonal changes and the use of heavy sun blocks, I first turned to standard acne treatments. When I found the Acnevir, it seemed like a reasonable option. It had salicylic acid, sulphur, aloe vera …

Prone to dandruff, unmanageable hair, dry and sometimes itchy, this is how I described my hair… but that was before. Because now I am already using an effective shampoo to stop my bad hair days. I am talking about Clear Shampoo for men.
Nobody from my friends or family …

Fungal diseases are one of the most annoying and irritating disease for men. When these fungal infections starts itching there is nothing good which can control them and whatever might be the situation we need to itch it to relive ourselves. The worst kind of fungal infections is the …

I have had diabetes for about ten years. When I was first diagnosed, I tried to learn everything I could about the illness and how to manage it. One thing that I heard mentioned over and over was alpha lipoic acid. This is a powerful antioxidant supplement that is used …

When my doctor told me I needed to take a calcium supplement, I bought a few over the counter ones that looked pretty decent. When I was discussing it with a friend who knows a lot more about supplements than I do, she insisted I needed something of a better …

For some reason it does not matter which products I use on my feet, they always end up looking so dry and ashy looking. I try to soak my feet regularly and I also use a heel exfoliater, but the skin on my feet also remains dry and …

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 …

Calcium is very important for your bones but for teeth and nails too, and the body uses calcium for proper muscle contraction and it is very important fr the proper function of the nerves. I have a daughter who used to bite her finger nails all the time and …

After my failed attempt in a slimming tea that made my stomach churn uncontrollably, I finally found a slimming tea that is just right. Biofit Tea has the same Senna leaves as the main ingredient. Senna is known as a non prescriptive laxative to treat constipation and also …

What if you could lose weight, firm up, improve your mood, gain energy and even strengthen your bones without even breaking a sweat? Well, that’s what the 90 Second Fitness Solution proposes and I have to say the prospect of only working 15 minutes a week is …

I have an old basketball injury from high school that causes me to occasionally suffer from pack pain. Normally, I use a heating pad at night to help alleviate this discomfort, but I found myself searching for a replacement heating pad after my old one stopped working. …

I was very ill with a stomach flu that had been making the rounds a few months ago. I sent my partner to the store to pick up some Glucerna shakes, because I was unable to eat solid food for a couple of days due to extreme nausea and diarrhea, …

My desire to quit smoking led me to try another product. This time it is Nicotex Nicotine chewing gum; a popular product of its kind in India manufactured and marketed by Cipla.
I had previously tried this by using a herbal product (No Addiction), which turned out to be …

This package of bandaids comes in a lot of different shapes and sizes but doesn’t really have any that are super large, just in different sizes ot fit around knees or fingers or even toes. If you have a really big area you need a bandaid for then this …

My husband and I live in a relatively small apartment, so there simply is not enough room for large exercise equipment. We still aspire to do more exercise, though, even with some degree of physical imitations. I read a magazine article that advised readers to try buying “mini” …

I used to take Myra 300 E but later I stopped taking it after I learned the risk of taking synthetic vitamins. But then Myra 400 E came into the market and I found out it is from natural sources. I immediately bought and started taking it. I noticed …

After I had a deep cleaning and scaling done at the dentist office, my teeth and gums became very sensitive. I already had a problem with my tongue and mouth in general being sensitive to strong mint flavors in tooth products, and now it was even worse with the …

A few days back, when I happened to suffer from severe cold and cough, I happened to use this product called J.R Watkins Menthol Camphor rub. Though I had been using —˜Vicks vapor rub’ for quite a few years, I happened to pick up this product only out of …

This cream was given to me by a friend and hospital patient who no longer was using it, but thought it would be good for since I am diabetic. I actually use whatever kind of cream I want to, but it was a nice thought, and I did appreciate …