When I had a serious burn injury on my wrist, the hospital instructed me to wrap it carefully with the stretchy bandage they sent home with me. Although it worked pretty well, it was painful and annoying to have to re-wrap the wrist to inspect it daily. Soon …

United American Tiki Tiki Drops for Baby is perhaps the most memorable multivitamins for Filipina mothers like me. I remember the song the promotional song being aired all the time over the radio when I was young and how I and my mother would sing along with it.
This is …

I am more hypotensive than “hyper” in real life. My skinny frame will hardly be a suspect for hypertension. But I occasionally experience anxiety, ever since my post-college period and depression became a habitual disease. Once depression gets the best of you —“ you’re marked with …

Last week I was given a gift of a small tube of Neutrogena Anti-Aging Hand Cream with active soy and spf 15. I was surprised at the small size of it (only 50 ml) but happy that it fit in my purse. The first time I used it I …

Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …

I like to make my own bath and body products sometimes, and give them as gifts or use them myself. I like shea butter for a moisturizer in the winter when my skin tends to be its driest. I decided, after reading some shea butter “recipes” online, that I wanted …

I’ve tried a few different kinds of the muscle pain relief creams and stuff. Usually I’ll buy one, use it for a couple days while a sore muscle recuperates, and then I’ll end up having to toss it, because it seems like it goes bad or loses its effectiveness …

The PHP-2026 is a mechanical massage chair form a company called Premier Health Products. It looks like a typical recliner, which is one of my favorite things about it. It doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb in our living room, but it still gives an amazing massage. Originally …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

I used to be a loyal Herbal Essence hair products customer until I purchased this conditioner. To be perfectly honest, I have always heard amazing things from friends and family members about this product, but I had never tried it for whatever reason. During a recent shopping …

I usually have to sit long hours working in front of the computer, trying to type hundreds of words on the key board. This situation sometimes left me feeling completely weary and tired. What would really make it even tougher for me was the acute pain which I would …

I am reviewing the BSN Syntha-6 Protein powder in the cookies and cream flavor. I’ve had 2 full tubs of this powder before, both in cookie and cream
Mixability: 7
There is sometimes problems mixing the powder in both water or milk. I have the powder mixed in 1-1.5 metric cups …

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 …

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 …

Swish Mouthwash is the brand of my husband. He has been using this for months now. He switched to this alcohol-free mouthwash after he was convinced that alcohol-containing mouthwash can dry up his mouth and would most likely give him mouth cancer. At first he would not want to …

Awhile back I was on this tooth-whitening craze, and I was trying to use a number of popular teeth whitening products to achieve that perfect Hollywood smile. So while I was browsing my Wal-Mart one day, I noticed a Listerine product that I’ve never noticed before. It was in …

My glowing skin always remained my greatest asset to help me look attractive and beautiful. I always received compliments from family and friends who always wanted to know the secret of my healthy looking skin. Though the compliments left me feeling really flattered —“ I always knew it was …

HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …

I think it’s funny that I never really knew how important fish oil was until I was in the weight loss business. It was then that I found out that this is the only essential vitamin that we cannot produce ourselves and must get it from the sea and even …

I have been using the Women’s Daily Multivitamin from Target (the store brand) for a long time and so far this winter I haven’t had a single cold. I know a lot of people may not like the generic store brand as they wonder if it works as well …

ANS Performance was generous enough to send me a full retail size sample of their new Pre-workout Product, Ritual. This stuff has quickly become just that: A new Pre-workout Ritual! I am thoroughly impressed with this great product, and it is no surprise when I read the reviews on …

I have had minor back issues for years after getting an Epidural for the birth of my daughter. Over the years those minor back issues have at times been so intense that I have been unable to walk for a couple of days or go to work. …

Suave is a company that I trust for good quality products at a price anyone can afford. I love the smell of honey, and when I saw that they had made a body wash with a milk and honey theme, I had to pick it up and see how it …

I think I’m becoming a fan of toilet bowl cleaners! I’d never have thought I was the type of person who delighted in cleaning my toilet, but I’ve found some great products over the years that have appealed to me on so many levels and one of my favorite …

As a woman, I prefer to shave my legs and other areas to have smooth, touchable, skin. I have tried various razors, and some I liked more than others. One that I received in part of a large “pampering” gift basket from a friend one year was …

I have been hypothyroid for years and have always taken the synthetic drug Synthroid to treat it. Although my TSH levels are in normal range, I still have a pathetically slow metabolism and a few symptoms that are still suggestive of low thyroid levels. Since I also have other conditions, …

I normally don’t use mint flavored toothpaste, because the mint burns my mouth and causes me to spend less time brushing than I really need to. I would rather use children’s varieties because they have milder flavors, like fruit or bubble gum, or natural products which sometimes offer non-mint varieties …

I bought this product in the winter when my skin was really itchy and irritated from dryness. Up until that point, I had been using gentle, unscented products in the shower, but was feeling like I needed something that was sort of “in-between” the very gentle products which did not …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …

I had heard about this emu oil serum on television, and wanted to try it since it was getting such raving endorsements. It is made from emu oil, which is extracted from the emu, an Australian bird. It can be used to smooth under the eyes and is supposed to …

About a year ago I went to the dentist because I had a growth on my gums between my two front teeth. It turns out the growth was also on the back of those same teeth and the dentist showed me the pictures he took of it. I was …

In recent months, I have been getting more and more interested in making my own shampoo and soap mixes. In making these things, there are more than a few bases to choose from, and choosing the right base for your soap or shampoo is probably the most important part. …

I got a little tin of this just for fun while I was shopping. It was expensive, but I was in the mood to treat myself and had been having a particularly stressful week, so anything to relieve stress was welcome. I enjoy fragrances very much, so I …

There is a lot to be said about Dr. Bronner’s soaps. I first started using the liquid castile soaps, and loved the amazingly wide array of uses for the products. When I tried this newer citrus orange bar soap, I loved it instantly. Dr. Bronner’s products are cruelty-free, fair …

Just stop and think about all the artificial things you end up putting in your body daily. Sometimes, I get a little overwhelmed at the thought. About every 3 months, I like to do a home colon cleanse. I came across the Bio-Nutria colon cleanse at the local health …

We joined the SportsPlex here in Corinth Mississippi as a family this summer. I have really mixed feelings about our experience. There were a lot of things that I did like and some I did not like as well. So I guess that it all just depends on what …

Having to stand on my feet in my high heeled shoes almost left me with a terrible foot pain thereby leaving me feeling fatigued and tired by the end of the day. This is why is became important for me to use insoles in my shoes to actually …

I started using Bio Oil during my 3rd pregnancy which was two years ago. During my second pregnancy I started getting stretch marks and my skin itched really bad all the time no matter how hydrated I was or how much stretch mark creams and lotions I had used. …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Gentle Exfoliating Pads are the essence of what the wave is made for. The wave is the tool that you use the pads on. It vibrates and uses the motion to help exfoliate your face. These pads are the top pads made for the wave yet. …

I stayed in a hostel since a very tender age and I still remember my mother packing my toilet bag with the anti septic cream Boroline. She use to advice me to use it daily on my lips, heals and other delicate parts of my body. I honestly did …

I have always loved the look, feel and prestige of a nice French soap. I have tried a few brands, and generally like all of them. I found this Baudeaire soap in a little shop when I was traveling, and it looked so nice, I had to buy it as …

Several years ago I signed up with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss program.
I paid for the lifetime membership. This meant I could always go back for more counseling at any time, at any location.
I went in once a week, was weighed, had a counseling session that lasted about …

I can’t believe, over the last two years, how many natural products or products that use natural ingredients, I’ve found to help treat my sleeping disorder. I have been (almost ten years ago now) clinically diagnosed as having “delayed sleep disorder” which basically means it takes me a very …

I have had a Total Hysterectomy and spent many years on chemical Hormone Replacement Therapies, I eventually decided to come off of the medication for various reasons and looked for natural ways to combat symptoms I was still suffering from i.e. the dreaded ‘Hot Flushes/Flashes ‘, each time I …

A friend who was a fan of Life-Flo products talked me into buying their Hemmorrhol cream. She had never actually used it, but was a believer in everything they made. I have had a problem with hemorrhoids since my teens and have tried just about everything both over the …

If you want to find a Shampoo that smells incredible and keeps your hair looking and smelling incredible all day long then Herbal Essences is definitely the way to go! I have tried many different shampoos over the years and I tell you that out of all of them, …

So, I already wrote a review of TriSlim, but I felt I should review this other bogus company while I was at it. Wu-Yi Tea offers a trial membership for their Chinese tea that apparently helps you lose weight. They send you 60 tea bags and all you pay …

I love to use mineral salts in my bath at night, and it really helps with fibromyalgia symptoms. When I saw this product in a markdown store, I picked it up immediately. It seemed like it would make a nice complement to my bath. On the front, it claims …

The last time I had a really nasty cough, I lost a lot of sleep. I was up every few minutes coughing my head off. It was exhausting. I really didn’t want to have to go to the doctor, because I knew it was from a simple cold, and …

I used to use Bath and Body Works coconut lime verbena fragrance, and loved it. When I saw that Bodycology was making a copy-cat scent, I picked it up to see if it was close. It was indeed close—“ although not exactly the same. I felt it was …