To help treat muscle problems from fibromyalgia, I often ask my partner to give me a massage, and I reciprocate. We use a variety of lotions and oils, depending on our mood or medical needs at the time, and one Valentine’s Day, I got something a little bit “different.” …

After being very pleased with a couple of other H2O products, I decided to try out this gel-like treatment as a light summer moisturizer for night time. I had been using an anti-aging night cream for the warmer months, but it was now too heavy and I was finding a …

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 …

Colgate Total Whitening Paste
I’m always conscious about how my teeth look. That’s why I always check it at the mirror after eating. After that I will brush .Because I want to be sure that no small pieces of food left on my teeth. I want it to …

I bought this product at a discount store, where it had been marked down. I have an older office chair which really should be replaced. The back of it leans too far back, causing me to tend to lean forward and into a very unhealthy posture, especially for …

I have a friend who is a fellow diabetic, who has become obsessed with stevia. He wants me to use it exclusively, because it is healthy and natural. Generally, I am all for healthy and I love natural products—“ but I do have taste buds, and they are not …

Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …

I injured my neck a few months ago. I was playing catch with my son and some how I pulled a muscle in my neck. My neck was so sore for weeks. I tried buying some pain relieving …

Natures Bounty is one of my favorite herbal supplement companies. I really think they know what they are doing and I really think they believe in their products. I feel that they are devoted to their customers and actually want to help their customers feel better and live happy …

I bought this Burt’s Bees scrub after smelling it in the store and loving the sweet peachy smell.
It has peach stone particles to exfoliate and scrub the face clean, while leaving skin moisturized with coconut oil and glycerin. The product, like most of Burt’s Bees products, has mostly natural ingredients, …

With the number of infectious diseases that are cropping up, people have become more aware of what they need to do in order to keep those infections at bay. Germ X is a hand sanitizer that is supposed to help keep the germs from making your sick. Many people …

Two days ago I went and did a RPM cycle class for the first time ever. I was a bit reluctant at first as I was worried I could not last the 45 minutes. However I thought if my mum can do it, I can. So I decided to …

When I saw this pillow in a medical catalog, I knew that it was meant for pregnant women, but it just looked so amazingly comfortable, I had to have one—“ and I am so glad I ordered it.
I have fibromyalgia, so I often have muscle, joint, or nerve …

Due to long hours of sitting, I had developed an acute pain in my knees. Although I had been witnessing knee pain in the past- they were not of the severe category. But this time my knee pain just made me restless and I found it difficult to even …

When I bought a special scrub to use to try and treat a case of KP (keratosis pilaris) otherwise known as “chicken skin” I also needed a special moisturizer to go with it. Although the maker f the scrub had their own product, several people told me that I would …

This hydragel contains a product called AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which is a great ingredient that makes your skin feel very smooth and soft. This is used at night after all your night regime or routine. For this product I was looking for the results of a more glow …

Rather than paying for some costly gym membership that I’ll pretty much never use, I opt for the convenience of home equipment, specifically my Pro-Form 350 treadmill. I had another model of a Pro-Form treadmill years ago that also worked great, so I know the brand is reliable.
The …

Slim-Fast shakes truly are a way to help you lose weight in my honest opinion. I have been drinking them during lunchtime every day for about three months now and I have lost almost 60 pounds so far, I also exercise at home using my elliptical to help …

I was so excited when I finally found these insoles in my size! I kept finding them in mens sizes, but women’s seemed to elude me for the longest time, but the minute I saw them and felt them through the packaging I wanted to try it for myself. …

I have used Cool Shot breath spray for several years now and I don’t go anywhere without it. I prefer Cool Shot breath spray in fresh mint but they also offer cinnamon. I love the taste and when I use the breath spray it feels like it is not …

Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …

I normally use floss picks instead of dental floss, and because I use them daily as well as whenever I feel I need to between meals, I go through quite a few of them. This has led me to purchase inexpensive ones. Some are better than others—“ I have …

I enrolled in this gym because I was not contented with my previous gym. I feel that the place was small, they did not introduce anything new, there was no spa and all. Fitness First has lots of branches in Manila and in Cebu. This was my main consideration …

In my quest to lose weight I’ve tried nearly every type of diet drug there is and ended up picking Stacker 2 primarily because I’m a NASCAR fan. That sounds a little odd, but it’s true. The company once sponsored a NASCAR team and after seeing hundreds of different …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

Over the last several years, I’ve really turned in to someone who is rather vain when it comes to my appearance, which is ironic, because most days when I’m not working, I’m just sitting at home in my jammies with my makeup off and looking a hot mess! But, …

For years, I have had sensitive teeth, mainly sensitive to heat and cold, but all of the toothpastes that are specially formulated for sensitive teeth do not clean as well as regular toothpastes. Usually, I just —˜grin and bear it’ so to speak, and use the toothpastes that I …

It’s been over thirty years since the sensation that is the Atkins’ diet began. It’s still the most controversial weight loss program to date - vegetarians and mainstream health organizations decry it’s high-fat, low-carb, meat-consuming prescription for obesity. For the most part, testimonies don’t lie, numbers of the …

When a longterm relationship failed a few years ago, it was a very difficult period in my life. I suffered anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. I was already taking amitriptyline for sleep, which is a medication I had been on for years—“ not due to depression, but because …

I bought Quinoderm after doing thorough research online about how to treat acne. My skin had gone mad and nothing was working. My research saw me finding out what the best remedies for spots were and benzoyl peroxide came up as a winner in the fight against acne. However, …

I was realizing that I had my current toothbrush for quite some time. I don’t like using the same toothbrush for more than three months, and knew that I was past my deadline. I wanted to try something different, and ran into the Smart Sense Gem Grip Toothbrushes with …

I had been feeling quite guilty for the past few months. Reason- My husband and my children had been complaining of my newly developed snoring problem. Initially I thought that my family was just trying to pull my leg, but when my son recorded my snores and played it …

B.sure is a home pregnancy test kit which is quite fast , easy and reliable that tests pregnnacy in just one step. I used it a few days ago and performing the test takes just few seconds to a minute. Just have to hold the …

My desire to quit smoking led me to try another product. This time it is Nicotex Nicotine chewing gum; a popular product of its kind in India manufactured and marketed by Cipla.
I had previously tried this by using a herbal product (No Addiction), which turned out to be …

I have been taking fish oil to help with general health. I am diabetic, and the number one complication we all want to avoid is heart disease. Fish oil can definitely help with preventing it, and can also aid the body in a lot of other ways, like combating dry …

A few years ago, I started noticing tiny little milia forming around my eyelids, and also little infected pores. I decided it was probably due to my not removing makeup thoroughly, as I tended to use mentholated cleaners, and had to be very careful about using them near my eyes. …

Recently, I was asked why had gained a few pounds. Never mind that the question was posed by my Nintendo Wii, I suppose a gaming console can get away with questions friends and family wouldn’t dare. So, there I stood barefoot and dejected atop my balance board …

My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …

Weleda is a homeopathic company based in New Zealand. I had used a few homeopathic preparations before recommending this one to my husband. Weleda has a good name within the industry so I was confident of the quality. I have used a couple …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the muscle and nerve symptoms caused by my longtime fibromyalgia. I have found that this therapy helps more than any other option. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products like oils, bath fizzies, bubble bath …

I have been on meds for type 2 diabetes for over 2 years now, I was having a lot of problems with my prior pills so about 6 months ago I was placed on Januvia, I have never been happier, I have not noticed any bad side effects, but …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

Because of the type of job that I currently have to walk around a lot and I do a lot of lifting, at the end of my work day I love using this because it loosens me up a lot. I came across this a few months ago …

Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …

Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Original Moisturizing Lotion has helped me with dry cracked hands for many years. I am a registered nurse and I wash my hands constantly. Between washing my hands with antibacterial soaps at work, and then coming home and doing dishes, my hands go …

Being an accountant by profession sitting down in front of the computers for 8-10 hours daily gives me a very stiff back daily and so once a while I need to massage it using a good pain reliever and I use only Volini gel by Ranbaxy for giving me …

The opti-free contact lense solution comes in a green and white bottle and claims that it is a no-rub formula. I tried this, but the contact lense only gets dirtier and dirtier. There must be better contact lense solutions out there because even though I have began rubbing the …

To save money, I color my hair at home, and also color my mother’s hair. I could remember when I used to have it done at the salon though—“ and they always put rolled cotton around my forehead and behind my ears so that the color would not drip onto …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

My dentist and I were going over my oral health at my last checkup and he noticed that I had been grinding my teeth slightly. Plus I have had migraines. Together we worked out a plan that included getting fitted for a night time mouth guard. We chose Thermo …