I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last several years. One bit of advice that was given to me was that I needed to rid my hair and scalp of chemicals—“ get them out, and then start using all natural products and see if that made a …

What if you could lose weight, lower your blood pressure, manage or prevent Type 2 diabetes, and cut your risk for heart disease and cancer? I know what you are thinking, you wonder if I am talking about yet another diet book or strenuous workout plan. Well, …

Well I have had the opportunity to buy the whole collection of the South Beach diet books (written by Dr. Arthur Agatston, M.D. based out of Florida), as well as have tried and been through the complete Phase 1, which is a two week period. I loved it …

I love my first aid products, and I’m the one to turn to in the neighborhood when one of my kids friends ends up hurting themselves while playing outside. If I’m at a park with my kids, I’ve always got something handy for some stranger who has a kid …

While doing some online shopping, a package of two Urban Spa Cellulose Facial Sponges appeared as a ‘recommended item’. Now, I am not an impulse buyer but these caught my attention and after reading the description, which promised these sponges would leave my face feeling soft, refreshed and rejuvenated …

I used to use this shower gel before I came across Power Stick Intensity Shower Gel for Men. Now I use that because it’s cheaper and works just as well. I will say however that the one thing this shower gel has over the Power Stick brand is that …

I have been catching the cold left and right this spring and a natural medicine I have been using to help build my immune system up in order to fight the colds away and prevent them is the Vitacost Sambucus Nigra Black Elderberry Extract Syrup. The reason I use …

Although I have seen Tony Little for years on countless infomercials, and Home Shopping Channel exercise equipment adverts; I had never actually tried any of his workouts until fairly recently.
Besides his trademark blonde pony-tail, and his “You can do it!” style of encouragement, I really …

I realized, after starting a new job almost two years ago, that I am WAY out of shape. Not just out of shape, but I’m a total wimp. I was a stay-home mother for seven years, and had been out of the workforce for much longer than I was …

Working in the kitchen had never been my cup of tea and so whenever I happened to be to be working there, minor accidents of burning my skin or cutting my finger with the kitchen knife seemed to become a part and parcel of life. To combat all these …

I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

I’ve noticed that since I am now 40, I have more problems with bags under my eyes if I stay up too late or stay on the computer too long. I also get puffiness around the time for my menstrual period now. I am not happy about this! …

Lately I have been really stressed out and having really bad anxiety attacks and one of the aromatherapy body care products I have been using to help bring my stress and anxiety levels down is Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash & Foaming Bath. It has …

I have hair that is thinning on top. This has been a frustrating issue since I have turned forty. I have tried a variety of methods to try and reverse the hair loss or encourage growth, but so far I have not gotten impressive results from any of them. In …

Last year my grandmother went to the emergency room and being it was a different hospital system than normal, they had none of her medical records. Because they had none of her records, several tests had to be run and the nurses, really didn’t listen to some of …

Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor is a mouthwash that’s specifically formulated to provide relief from the symptoms and discomfort associated with a dry mouth. The mouthwash comes in a sixteen ounce bottle for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s a very expensive mouthwash to be sure, but it’s …

My hair is not as smooth and as beautiful like what some of my friends and neighbors have. It has natural waves and somewhat dry. In addition, its tips are a bit frizzy and that’s what I really hate the most. But I could still say …

I absolutely adore this scrub, words can’t even explain! So Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Masque has been apart of my weekly regimens since the day I purchased it, and I’m always repurchasing it. One day while I was browsing through the skin care section of my beauty supply store, …

After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …

Solotone plus is a large brown capsule, to me it is very large. I think it is one of those mega vitamin drugs. But when I checked it out, it was much lacking in vital nutrients such as vitamin C, or the B group. I really get to wonder …

Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

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 …

I’ve been diabetic for eight years, and I have had many A1C tests taken at the doctor’s office and sent off to the lab. I generally have them taken about every six months. When I missed an appointment and did not have the usual labs drawn, I was …

I’ve always been using Listerine mouthwash as part of my oral hygiene. For me, brushing seems incomplete without a mouthwash, especially with the brand that I really trust–Listerine. I tried a few kinds of this mouthwash, but I have to admit this time, I really did not pay attention …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

Chicken Fox used to be a dreadful disease. It is not only accompanied by fever, headache and muscle pain but the worse are the papules that turn into blisters and finally become very itchy pustule. A patient becomes very inconvenient all throughout. Then the scar take so …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

There is nothing worse than a cold, when your nose streams and there is nothing you can do about it. Of course, I had to catch one just as the temperatures plummetted to a thirty-year low. The wind was scything off the Russian Stepps and the Urals into my …

I have always been a huge fan of Burt’s Bees products. One of my very first introductions to Burt’s was this Almond Milk Beeswax hand Creme. I saw it sitting on a friend’s bathroom counter, and curious, I opened it to see how it smelled. I was expecting honey …

My body metabolism is so great that I do not benefit from any of the vitamins I should gain from real food. Thus I had to rely on popping multi vitamin, multi fiber and multi mineral three times a day after each meal. I finally gain 22 pounds however sadly …

As a child, I had a serious issue with licking my lips. It would get so bad, especially in the summer months when salty sweat would make its way over my lips, that I would end up with this red raw ring around my mouth because the skin would …

Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

There are only three worth competing fitness centers in the Philippines and Fitness First is one of them. I started my membership with Fitness First in July 2007. Back then, I knew I wasn’t physically fit as I tire easily and so in an eventful afternoon, I went 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 had used the original Aussie 3- minute Miracle many years ago, when it first came out. Back then it was sold in little individual packets, not a large bottle. I never cared for the fragrance of the original, it had an odd scent that lingered in your hair. …

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 …

I actually stopped on the way home from work tonight to pick up the Mobisyl Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream, because I was in desperate need of something that would work fast and work well, and the pharmacist on duty recommended this to me. I’ve had problems with a …

This is a great product that I used when babysitting a neighbor’s young child. He is an active little boy and always manages to get lots of minor cuts and scrapes when playing outside. Of course playing around in the dirt all day means that when he gets a small …

When I started having some mild cold symptoms after being exposed at a doctor’s office, I stopped by Target to pick up something to take. I was looking around and saw that they had their own Up and Up store brand version, and one of the products they offered …

I want to feel comfortable always during my monthly period. And when it comes to sanitary napkin I want it cotton sheet and with wings. I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins and some made me uneasy and I also experienced rashes and it irritates my skin.
Finally, when …

Katinko is not really a medicine, but more of an ointment for common body pains like muscle pains, headaches, stomachaches and even menstrual cramps. It has a strong menthol scent which can be helpful when inhaled especially when dizziness occurs.
I discovered Katinko from a friend who also uses it …

A liquid supplement I take on a daily bases to help keep my immune system strong and me free from illnesses is the Dr. Dunner Sambu Guard Syrup. The syrup comes in a six fluid ounce glass bottle, which I like because I don’t have to worry about the …

I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …

I bought this buffing body wash after hearing from a friend how wonderful it was. I have some mild adult acne which normally acts up in the hot months of summer. It usually affects my face and upper body. I have remedies for my face, but I was looking …

Just like many Filipina I used to be dream of getting the fairest skin tone I could ever afford. I envy fair-skinned ladies and have really spent so much on different products just to achieve lighter skin tone. Then this Glutathione craze suddenly hit the market. Every one is …

I like to use battery powered toothbrushes, and this product was an amazing deal. I have always liked the Colgate brand brushes, and I use the Total manual brushes as a backup. I like everything about this sonic power product, starting with the price. I paid less than twelve …

I didn’t understand how extensive the Burt’s Bees product line really was until about a year ago. I’d see a few like little gift sets at my local grocery store, and started experimenting with these products that way, but I didn’t really know that they have a whole slew …

Summer is just a few weeks away. To prepare for my family’s camping trip in May, I’ve just packed in Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock in my travel luggage. I got this sunblock spray from last summer and still have half bottle left. To be honest, I had a …

I had been witnessing knee pain for last few weeks and though the pain would be healed sooner or later —“ the time it stayed it did cause a lot of discomfort. Although I tried heal the pain through pain relieving ointments and many other hot/ cold therapies- the …