As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

As a woman, I always make it a point that I maintain a good and healthy hygiene. One thing that I am concerned about is looking for the best product for my feminine care. This is really important for me especially when I have my monthly period. I feel …

I have tried a few whitening products over the counter. I found that the strips were uncomfortable and made my teeth sensitive and some other products simply did not work. When I read about this product, I thought I would give the over-the-counter whitening routine one more try.
I …

I visited a discount store the other day and decided to get a new bottle of mouth rinse. I wasn’t just contemplating on buying a midget sized mouth wash to throw inside one’s purse but something of a larger size to place on my bathroom counter. The …

With the advent of all the modern technology in medicines, I found it interesting that people were paying good money on magnetic bracelets. I was extremely skeptical and negative about the process. But people were attesting to their effectiveness .
Then last January my roommate had to undergo …

I have gained a lot of pounds since the vacation months, and have been looking for slimming products to help me loose the additional weight that I have gained. I wanted to lose weight and I was lazy to exercise so I wanted to look for something to help …

With all the inflammation in my body due to my Graves Disease it is important that I take natural supplements daily to help relieve it from my body so my organs such as my heart and lungs can function properly. One of the supplements I take daily is the …

I have had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. Pretty much everyone in my family has them, and there doesn’t seem to be any particular way to prevent this from happening. I had a flare up of a thrombosed hemorrhoid which was very swollen and painful that ended …

I am a contact lens wearer and I have never had any problems. I used to use acuvue 2 by Johnson and Johnson and then I saw a commercial for the Acuvue Oasys, they are supposed to be the ultra comfort series, with hydraclear plus. So, the …

If you have pain and a sensitive stomach, or do not want to take anti inflammatory drugs for whatever reason, your options are limited. Tylenol is usually your best one. It offers a safe drug that is easy on the stomach, effective, and doesn’t interact with too many …

I am always looking for new ways to curl my hair. I have extremely stubborn hair that doesn’t want to work with me. As soon as I get the curl in and turn around, the curl disappears. I thought I would try these curlers that I found at Walmart …

When I was looking for the best multi vitamin to take, I came across these in a GNC store. I wanted a strong, potent product that had everything I needed, but I had a problem with supplements in general causing me stomach upset. One ingredient in particular that caused me …

I enjoy taking a nightly bath to help treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. The hot water plus whatever bath additives I choose to use really help stop the pain and muscle spasms, allowing me to sleep much better and feel better well into the next day. I highly recommend trying this …

In my sister’s mini gym, this is the machine that I love using. Other than it’s great for my bottoms and thighs, it gives me a great 30 minute full body workout. The machine’s body is well built, and all of us have not had trouble with it. Except …

It was a horrifying experience, a few years ago, when my youngest son comes crashing through the front door to tell me that his brother is bleeding all over the place down at the park. He apparently was walking on the iced-over creek when his foot went through the …

I had tried several diet plans and programs because I always want to be slim but I am overweight most of the time. The reason is that my weight loss program just doesn’t work and I had to undergo a Yo-yo body size effect. Next month I am slim, …

I bought some of this lotion to keep at my desk after borrowing some from someone else. The first thing I noticed was the scent. I thought maybe it was her body spray, but she handed me the lotion to try, and I loved it. This is a large bottle …

I used to visit a little independent gift store in town that sold a lot of products by Crabtree and Evelyn and The Thymes. I fell in love with several of the Thymes scents. My usual favorites were the olive leaf and eucalyptus, but one day I was browsing …

I have IBS, and when I was having a phase where I was constipated, which happens occasionally, I did not want to use a strong laxative. When I have tried that in the past, it always ended up causing me to have a long bout of diarrhea rebound afterwards. …

Sometimes, it is really difficult to handle stress. It prevents me from functioning well emotionally, mentally and even physically. Physical stress is very common in day to day activities. As for me, I spend longer time looking at the computer and just sitting the whole day. From time to …

This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …

This product is best consumed with Herbalife Shapeworks Formula 1 as it is quite tasteless on its own. However, one can also choose to add it to cereal, soups, yogurt and sauces.
As for me, I always eat it in all kind of weird ways. …

Safaras Sn a great ointments for various kind of fungal and bacterial infection. Fungal disease if not taken proper care of spreads like wild fire. Its starts small but keeps on growing. Just recently I experienced it and I must say it’s really a very annoying and pestering kind …

Unfortunately, I am a young woman who suffers from excessive body hair. Sometimes I find the condition to be so debilitating. I constantly have to shave and keep a watch for newly growing strands of hair in embarrassing places. I used to be able to use …

I often tend to experience a blocked nose every now and then. The fact that there are many reasons for it- whether it is a mild cold or just having to be amidst lot of pollution and dust, my nose just seems to become congested making it just difficult …

For those who are interested in losing a couple of pounds easily without any exercise, and the ability to continue consuming their regular diet, Holista Extra Strength Green Tea Extract is a great product to have. It supports weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The capsules contain 300 mg of …

Four months into my quest to achieve my ideal body, I stumbled upon another exercise I immediately fell in love with. I’m talking about the much talked about and positively reviewed Physique 57 Solution. The fitness exercise or should I say technique was founded back in 2006 by creator …

I have recently been using Forever Bright aloe vera toothgel which is made by Forever Living products. I’ve been familiar with Forever Living products for some years now. They are not particularly cheap but my experience has shown that their products work well.
Forever bright aloe vera …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

I have been using Sanctuary Mom to Be Stretch Mark Oil twice a day for the last 20 months and I am amazed at the results. I had never heard of it before, until my mum bought me a bottle, she bought me a bottle of it because I …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

I try to take good care of my lips and keep them soft and healthy all year. In the winter it can be a challenge, since the heating system in our house makes the air very dry, and add in the cold weather—“ I get very dry lips that are …

LATHER is a skin and body care company that has been around for about 10 years. I became acquainted with them when I was lucky enough to stay at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City last year. (And yes, it is spelled with all capital letters.) The bathroom in …

About two years ago, I was severely overweight. 225 pounds to be exact. I felt my life going nowhere and I was depressed all of the time. Nothing fit me and I was so ashamed of my body.
Every time I went to stores, I felt like …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and I have tried most of the muscle rubs on the market. Most work as counter-irritants, containing menthol substances that stimulate the nerves in the skin to produce a “distraction” of a cold or hot sensation, so that fewer pain signals make it through to the …

I like mouthwash because it keeps my mouth fresh and feeling clean. I have tried several different mouthwashes over the years, I usually choose whatever I find on sale. I like to use mouthwash as part of my regular routine, and if I ever find one that’s …

When I was a kid I can remember being fed some kind of red food color tablet to chew, so that I could see where I had not brushed my teeth well enough.
Listerine’s Agent Cool Blue works on a similar principle—“ but you don’t have to chew …

A natural massage does not only need firm and soothing hands but real good massage oil to perfectly deliver the purpose. Well that is what I am saying now but I would admit that I used to be just contented with any kind of oil used on my body. …

If you’re like me the desire to be “regular” is strong. Particular as you age your body begins to show the signs of just how important this is. At the age of 31 I feel it’s time for me to pay more attention to my health and ensuring my …

This product was designed for women get extra calcium in their diets so they can avoid osteoporosis later in their lives. The “Soft Chews” are actually very pleasant to take, the texture of the chew, is that of a soft caramel from a box of candy. The …

I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …

I had heard so much about Alli for weight loss that eventually I had to try it for myself. I didn’t have much weight to lose, only about 10 pounds that I had gained over the winter, so I wasn’t sure that Alli was appropriate for me, but …

I am rather fussy with my most intimate parts. It takes me a lot of time to choose which products I should, would and could use down there. I was not always this way. I used bath soap before to take of myself for the longest time. I did …

Here in the tropics, the raining seems like a wonderful prelude to summer. Bring out cozy jackets, warm soups, and long, restful nights. As well as mosquitoes —“ and bug sprays to match. I don’t know where the bugs are coming from at this time of …

I first discovered this on the shelf at a cosmetics store. Its appearance caught my eye.
The clear, simple packaging highlights the beauty of this lovely pearly green shampoo. The next selling point was the fragrance. It was a wonderful, potent spa-like eucalyptus scent that reminded me a bit of the …

I was talking to a friend about shaving and having ingrown hairs on my thighs afterward, especially with new razors. She recommended I try this product. When I found out how much it cost, I had to decline—“ thirty two dollars for two ounces of something to shave with? She …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to tame the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also to help me relax and sleep. I love this therapy, and it has become a huge hobby as well—“ I try every kind of bath product that is out there to keep things interesting. When …

As everyone already knows about me, I love to shop for bargains. I don’t feel like I have to spend an arm and a leg, just to get quality products. I’m always trying different brands, to see which really has the best quality at the lowest dollar. One brand …

Cashmere Bouquet is an old soap. It has been around ever since I can remember. People have kept it alive because it is a classic and there is nothing else quite like it. I can remember my grandmother and sister using this soap, and taking a bath with it …