Never really been a big fan of electronic toothbrushes. They have there pers but there isn’t anything like a manual toothbrush. I think electronic toothbrushes have been invented for the lazy teeth cleaners who find it hard to always brush their teeth manually. This is how I used to …

One of my favorite fragrances and flavors is black currant. In Britain, it is seen quite commonly, but in the US it is not quite as popular. Everyone knows I obsess over black currant, so when a relative ran across this product, it was ordered for me as …

I have been an avid wearer of Freshlook colorblends brand of contact lenses, but the price is a little too steep. So I was out in the mall scouting for a new pair of cheaper contact lenses, and I went to EO optical shop in Megamall. I saw the …

When I was pregnant, a friend of mine recommended StemCord to me. At that time, I did not know what StemCord was or what it did so my friend explained that StemCord has been around since 2003 and is the country’s pioneer cord blood service provider. I was intrigued …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste’s over the years, but finally I broke down and took my Dentist’s suggestion that I try Crest Pro Health toothpaste. I had seen the commercials for this toothpaste, but really believed that $4.99CDN was really steep for a 65ml tube of …

I recently learned of a program that promises to help stop cravings, lose weight, heal depression and balance your sugar sensitivity once and for all.
I must admit I am more than a little intrigued at the notion of an easy to follow 7 step program …

I decided to try this product after I came across it while doing some research on thinning hair. Although I have not necessarily noticed my lashes thinning, I liked the idea of longer, thicker lashes. Mascara is my least favorite cosmetic to wear, and if my lashes were naturally …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

I purchased this supplement from a local health food store for about $9 about two months ago. Since I was a teenager, I have suffered from a hormonal imbalance that causes my menstrual cycles to be irregular or none existent. In the past I was prescribed birth …

I am a huge lover of all things with tea tree oil, and I also happen to have combination skin that really can be a pain, especially at certain times of the month.
I was shopping in a natural food store when I happened to see this product and …

If you have small children like me you spend a lot of your day washing your hands. I honestly cannot tell you how many times a day I wash my hands. In winter even with constant applications of lotion my hands crack and bleed and I …

I have always been a fan of natural soaps and I love imported French and Italian soaps. I had seen the large block of soap in stores and always found them interesting but never bought one until recently. I paid about ten dollars for the 1000g square block, but …

Many people are not aware that diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a medication used both for allergies, and insomnia. Benadryl and Unisom have the same medication in them, and can easily be used interchangeably. When I had an allergy attack while visiting some relatives, I had neglected to take along anything …

I have fibromyalgia, and sometimes suffer from both back pain and plantar fasciitis, so standing for long periods can often cause me a lot of discomfort and limit the time I am available to be upwardly mobile. I read about these anti-fatigue mats on a fibromyalgia message board, and people …

Even as I approach my forth decade of life, even as I battle with dry, sensitive skin, I have pimples. I don’t get them as often, but around my menstrual period I am almost guaranteed to get one or two around my hairline or neck.
I am allergic to …

I decided to try this toothpaste after some reading about how salt can help to heal the gums. This is a product with no fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate like most commercial brands. It is all natural and comes from a company that is trustworthy.
I have tried many …

Like a lot of other people out there, I have trouble sleeping at night. More accurately, I have trouble sleeping at certain times of the night. If I could go to sleep when I wanted and get up when I wanted, then I would have absolutely no problem and …

I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …

This is a lip balm that I honestly believe will be by my side forever, that’s how great it works! I’ve known of Blistex’s Lip Medex since way back when, and I’ve been using it since high school! It’s just one of those things that bring back memories, because …

I couldn’t find any replacement heads for my electric toothbrush, so in a pinch I purchased the GUM regular toothbrush with soft bristles for $2.99CDN at my local supermarket. I have always been a fan of GUM toothbrushes but hadn’t bought one in a long time due to switching …

I used to use this shaving cream because it helped to cut down on the number of razor cuts I ultimately gave myself and afterward, my skin felt smooth and didn’t look red and irritated or feel itchy. The stuff worked pretty well for a person like me that …

I have a first aid kit at home and one in the car that is packed full of supplies, in hopes that I never need them, but feeling better that they are there if I do. One of the products that I have on hand are Quikclot Sport …

Before I decided to try whitening strips, I was attempting to whiten my teeth with toothpastes. This toothpaste was one that I did try, but I was not impressed at all with the so called “results”. I spent three months using this toothpaste hoping that my teeth would start …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

I used to have a medium-small sea sponge that I used for washing my face at the sink. It was about the size of a bar of soap. I loved the way it felt on my skin and kept it for a long time, but it finally fell …

When my husband met me, I already had a five year old and a three year old from a previous relationship. He was ecstatic to be a part of my kids lives, and was content in the understanding we might not have the opportunity to have another child between …

Less popular and more time consuming than Botox injections are Artecoll injections. Artecoll was invented in the 1980’s by a German by the name of Professor Gottfried Lemperle, and began being used in Canada in 1998. One of the things that makes Artecoll popular is the way the substance …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

Sometimes my hair gets damaged because of too much exposure to sunlight and humidity. I have used several brands in the past to cure or repair the damage but then, I need to change.
My other brands just repaired the damage but …

Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

The Johnsons Baby Soap, the white one, is my favorite soap for my kids. My kids have been using this bar soap since in their early years and sometimes I also this on my own. I love this soap very much because it smells like baby and it always …

As a full time mother and employee at a retail store, it’s important to me to have as many items at my disposal that are convenient in both size, availability and price. I like anything I can fit in a pocket on those days I don’t want to have …

One day while I was browsing a “special order” section of a store out of curiosity, I came across a product I had heard of but never tried—“ and had no idea they even still made it!
When I was a little girl, I was given a stack of …

Supple is a product that I have seen on TV a few times and I did not believe it at all but they had a man on their who claims to be a doctor and he showed an X-ray that showed the effects of the arthritis on the bones …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

I just wrapped up the Jorge Cruise 12 Second Sequence and I have to say it’s a very interesting proposition. I know of very few people who can resist the lure of shrinking their waist in only two weeks, and far fewer who wouldn’t be over the …

With summer coming up and sandal season right around the corner, I was looking for a new manicure/pedicure set to get my nails, hands, and feet looking good. I used to be a professional nail technician, so I used to have all the equipment and tools. Over …

Upon selecting a new protein at sports nutrition store, I thought I might try something new and yet that has been around for a while. I grabbed a 2.47lb bottle of CytoSports Muscle Milk with its new “advanced formula w/ fiber” that was chocolate mint flavored. After glancing through …

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a simple insurance plan. So…when we face something like depression what’s the alternative? I faced 8 months of severe depression until I walked into a health food store to purchase vitamins for my son. That’s when I stumbled upon an all …

I used to take the regular One-a-Day for Women. I would take it every morning with my breakfast. I didn’t notice anything huge when I forgot to take it. I think just psychologically I felt better knowing I was taking a vitamin. I now take something totally different, but …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

I knew I had a problem licking my lips as a child when I’d come home from school with a giant red and painfully raw ring around my mouth where my tongue had irritated the skin from consistent licking. From that period on, I pretty much always had a …

Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …

Before I switch to Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer, I had used the Nivea Lip Care Essential once. So far, I have consumed one stick of Nivea Lip Care Essential and never had yet my second buy. I had my first use of this product when I entered Taipei two …

During a recent visit to the supermarket- I happened to see something which soon became an integral part of my daily routine. When I just happened to peep in the skin and hair care section —“ I happened to see this skin and hair care oil called Desert Essence …

As a mom I am very cautious of my child’s health. Giving him proper nourishment and a balanced diet is my top daily obligation so I make sure that I feed him properly. But the problem is as he grows he became more focused on watching television, playing games, …

I like to be sure my teeth are healthy, so I decided to try out a few new mouthwashes to see if I could find one that I liked better than my usual brand. Crest Pro Health night time rinse was the second one I tried. My gums were …

At my doctor’s request, I bought a home blood pressure monitor to check my readings at home, because I had several high readings in the doctor’s office. I went to Walmart, and got the Relion 741crel model, for only about fifty dollars.
I had to buy …