Fact. Many people here in the Philippines are afraid of health supplements that targets body-builders and athletes. Many Filipinos shy away from these products because of the steroid-fear that broke out about more than a decade ago. I admit I was one of them before. I am scared of …

I’ve always thought that I had really healthy hair. In fact, any time I visited a salon, they always complimented me on how healthy and shiny and natural my hair was. But, as I got older and went through a period of rapidly losing, gaining and losing weight, I …

One day while I was shopping, I decided to buy some cotton balls to fill up the decorative dispenser in my bathroom. I used to use cotton balls frequently for various cosmetic and medical reasons. I largely abandoned them for the flat cotton rounds that seemed to work much …

After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …

I would not recommend the Atkins diet. When I went on the diet, I ended up gaining more than I loss. At first I was really committed to follow the diet, and was really sold on it. But I lost very little. I had some friends who …

I received this cute little product as a Valentine gift. It is a heart shaped, clear container filled with little paper thin roses and leaves which are actually bubble bath petals. The petals are loose, but are arranged so that they look like rose buds. The petals are both red …

Tiger Balm Neck & Shoulder Rub Boost is a product manufactured by Haw Par Healthcare Ltd in Singapore. It is a pain relief created especially for neck and shoulder aches, although it can also be used for other muscle aches. If your neck and shoulders are stiff and tired …

My lips had a history of getting dry so whenever I get the urge to get something that is going to help my lips, I try to actually get something that is going to help me maintain the moister in my lips so with that being said I bought …

I had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …

I have always loved Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. Usually I am very happy with them, with few exceptions. I decided to try this product out when I was frustrated with the frizzy, dry ends of my hair. I love avocado oil, and rosemary. …

I was having a cough for almost two weeks then. I tried a lot of pharmaceutical drugs to help relieve my coughing. However, all of them only gave a momentary relief. For just a span of four hours, my coughing broke me again. I moved my faith into herbal …

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 …

I got this treadmil from a family member who was no longer using it and got it for only $300, I later found out that this model was actually retailed at about $2000 and I definately got a bargain and have already gotten all my use out of it. …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

When acai juice and supplements became such a big rage, I was interested. There has been some controversy as to whether it is really better than other fruits, and I am aware that it is being a bit over marketed. However, I wanted to give it a chance.
I do …

I was not familiar with Aveda until trying their hair spray. My regular stylist suggested that I might like it, when I complained about not having one that would give a firm hold without making my hair stiff or sticky. I have thinning hair too, so anything that volumizes is …

I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …

I am now officially an over forty person, so it is time to start worrying about the condition of my skin and eyes as well as general health. After reading an interesting article on vitamin A, I decided to take a high powered supplement for awhile and see if …

Sitting down for a few minutes and reading on Health Magazine has always been part of my daily routine for several months now. I do that because it keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be missing something very …

There were plenty of Chinese ointments I tried in the past. The one that has remarkable effect on me is Kwan Loong Oil. It comes in a clear slim bottle. My mom’s friend gave it to her around two years ago when she visited Hongkong. I have known from …

I am not the best at taking supplements. Many times I forget but mostly I have a really hard time swallowing pills. My last calcium pills were hard and heavy and a big hassle to try and swallow. I would almost fear the thought of having to take …

So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …

When my partner bought a vacuum from Oreck, this air purifier was an extra “gift” that came with it. It looked really nice and professional and I thought it would be a great machine. The idea of not having to replace filters sounded great… and supposedly it would just …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

Extra flab had become a curse for me because I was being looked upon as a fatty person, even in my friend circle. I had my family members too after me, to persuade me to start dieting to lose weight. I was in a fix, as I love to …

A few weeks back, with a severe attack of cold, I was just bedridden. Not only did I suffer from minor aches and pains all over my body, but my throat pain and nasal congestion left me feeling totally uncomfortable. After prescribing some medicines, my physician suggested using Theraflu …

Investing in good skin cleansing products according to me is a perfect way to keep my skin looking healthy and beautiful. The fact that using a face wash or scrub or pack helps remove all the dirt and grime from my skin and allows it to breathe, using it …

Your toothpaste should have a refreshing experience to you. Like the old habit that I seldom bring personal effects when traveling to Los Angeles, upon arriving there little over a month ago, I forget to bring a toothpaste. I bought this toothpaste at a store in Los Angeles. I …

I have had mixed experiences with Rusk products. Some I liked really well, others I felt were not worth the price. When a friend was telling me how she handled her thinning hair issue—“ something we share—“ she mentioned this product and said I should give it a try. …

I’ve been taking protein for a long time now in efforts of building muscle so I decided to try using the SNI Micronized Creatine as well. I bought it from the local Vitamin Shoppe. The way this product works is that you use it every other month. So, I …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat for $60 online. Here is my review.
It is made of a material that made it hard to break or pop. It is burst-resistant, water-proof and feels soft because it has a soft cushion feel but is not weak when …

I’ve tried quite a number of Dr.Scholl’s products over the last two years, and I have to say, I’m not always that impressed with them. I started working a new job two years ago, in retail, and that meant that my feet were always in these awfully uncomfortable shoes. …

I am diabetic, and it is very important to me that I take good care of my feet, including keeping the skin well moisturized so that it does not crack from dryness and get infected. I have used a variety of foot creams and many are very good. When I …