You may have heard of Bob Greene through his personal training work with Oprah, or from his many contributions as a writer and editor for O the Oprah Magazine. Though I myself had heard of Greene through his many published programs and works, it was only recently …

I am persons one of those few persons who have suffered the adverse affects of having both oily and dry skin. The fact that my skin tends to become oily in summer and dry in winter has made me use various skin care products at different time of the …

I have an interesting hair combination. The front and top are thinning, but healthy. The back is a tumbleweed of frizzy, dry, and over-processed hair that I need to use various heat styling methods to transform into something that looks remotely human. I normally have a thermal protection spray that …

Ginseng is a kind of root and an herb commonly known in the east and noted as a substance that provides resistance, added stamina, strength and energy. It is usually mentioned as an added ingredient in most of the commercially promoted vitamin and energy booster supplements that can be …

I got an opportunity to try another workout DVD by The Firm. Boy, these people are not fooling around! With the Firm Body Sculpting System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs, you can pretty much expect a heart pounding; sweat inducing, calorie torch fest capable reshaping your …

Clear Value Roasted Coffee is a Walmart home brand and can be bought in stores nationwide. Coffee drinkers across America spend millions every year on their favorite morning rush, and are often very selective with their choice of the delicious roasted beverage, however, Clear Roasted Cofeee is on a …

The advent of summer months always left me feeling uncomfortable due to the problem of excessive perspiration. The immense humidity and the soaring temperatures always left me feeling wet with sweat even within a few minutes after a refreshing bath. But what really irritated me the most was …

When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …

I was blissfully unemployed for about seven years, getting my children responsbile enough to stay home by themselves for a few hours at a time when I was ready to get back to work. And, as a stay-home mom, I had the luxury of being able to sit around …

This is the best antifungal available over the counter but I must start with a few warnings. It does stain and you will be purple for a few days! Now that I have warned you I can tell you why I think this is one of the best antifungals …

My aunt gave me Watson’s Facial Sauna which can be bought at the Watson’s store. She gave it to me as I used to smoke and she wanted me to clear out my lungs as we have a family history of asthma. She also said that it …

I am not a big fan of mouthwash but when I received a coupon in the mail for $1 off the new Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash I just had to buy it. I had recently been to the dentist and she told me how astounded she was with the results …

Since I had used Cura Heat brand of heat packs before for menstrual cramps, the next time I needed to stock up on heat packs, I chose their large ones that are designed for large areas like the back. The size of the pack is 7 11/16″x 5 1/8″.
Although only …

I care for my elderly mother, who takes a literal shoebox full of prescription medicines. Her doctors sometimes adjust her doses, but with oddly shaped pills (and many of hers are) it can be very difficult to get them split accurately. I also take a few medicines and sometimes …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …

I have taken the Emergen-C orange flavor for prevention of cold and flu in the past, and it did a great job. The last time I bought some, I decided to try a new variety—“ the Apricot Mango. I love both fruits, so I thought this would be a nice …

A friend of mine had overheard me complaining about my teeth being close together and how it was a struggle to floss because most flosses got stuck or shredded in my teeth.
She bought me a package of Johnson and Johnson’s Reach Floss for kids. The label reads …

When I saw the big yellow iconic happy face on the front of the box, I had to pick up the Brain Pharma Happy Pills to see what they were. I have occasional bouts of stress like anyone. Being a caretaker for an elderly parent and also dealing with several …

Basic’s Iron supplement 65 MG is a Iron supplement when I ran in to the starting of being anemic due to other health issues. My doctor suggested that I start taking an iron supplement. I new I had to do something fast so I got a well known brand …

I was given one of these as a gift. The person giving it to me remembered that I had complained about a particular type of floss I had bought that kept getting stuck in my too-close-together front teeth. I do sometimes have a hard time flossing those teeth, and …

I have had high cholesterol for a few years, and attempts to treat it with prescription medicines have been frustrating. I tried several statin drugs, always with disastrous side effects that I refused to tolerate. Having fibromyalgia, I do not need any more muscle pain in my life, …

When FERN-C was introduced in one of the free health seminars conducted in our community, I could not help but give negative reaction. “Why is it so expensive, it is just a Vitamin C in Sodium Ascorbate form, if I could buy a cheaper form of Vitamin C why …

When I developed some weird squishy noises in my left ear when I touched it, and a slight hearing loss, everyone told me I must have a wax build up in my ear. I didn’t really want to pay for a doctor’s visit if this was something simple I could …

When it comes to soap I choose those whitening and with some vitamins that will enhance my skin, because the most important ingredients is it will moisturize and enhance the texture of my skin.
I found this Body Treats Lightening in Watsons here in the Philippines. It is made by …

This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …

I wear my hair in several different styles. One day I was lazy and did not blow dry my hair after washing it, and my partner absolutely loved the look of it after it had air dried. It was the sort of wet-perm look. I wanted to recreate …

Although I’m not very sure what Rosacea is technically, I do know that this works great on irritated skin. It contains Vitamin E and the liquid from the tube is green which helps balance the redness.
I used this many times when facing acne problems. For those flare ups, …

I bought Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue a few months ago, for a price of $52 online. The paper tissues weigh 20 pounds, come in 48 packs, with 500 sheets and which are made by Seventh Generation.
I have been looking for these tissues for a long time but …

When I have a cold with bad chest congestion, I usually use something like Vicks Vaporub or Mentholatum for my chest. The last time I ran out, I decided to try a natural brand that looked interesting. It was from All Terrain, and is called Breathe Better Rub. Like Vicks, …

My pediatrician has recommended C-4-KIDS drops as a vitamin c supplement for my baby daughter. The medicine is distributed by Terramedic Incorporated and comes in 5 ml pack. According to the company, vitamin C increases body resistance against stress, colds and other infections that are quite common for infants. …

I always felt exhausted and my joints used to hurt during and after my pregnancy. It was probably because of my being inactive especially towards the later stages of pregnancy and after childbirth when I had put on quite a lot of weight.
If I tried to sit on …

I have always loved herbal remedies, aroma therapy, and natural relaxation techniques. I had been reading about Melissa leaf as an aroma therapy tool, and I was thrilled when my partner came home with a little bottle of this herbal bath product. I couldn’t wait to get into a …

If your teeth are constantly very sensitive to cold and hot or you find that the enamel on your teeth is very soft that you are constantly getting cavities or if orange juice is so delicious yet you can’t put it to your lips because it bothers your teeth, …

My new year’s resolution was to get fit. Having seen the infomercial for the Lateral Thigh Trainer I purchased one as it seemed perfect. This device promises to be able to tone thighs, hips, bottoms and tums with one machine. It’s a stepper with a sideways …

I have a few massagers, and since I have fibromyalgia they can really come in handy. The reason I bought this one was because of my thinning hair. I had read in many places that massaging the scalp was good for regrowing hair, so I wanted to see if it …

I’ll try any kind of toothpaste that says it can whiten teeth because mine are in some bad shape really and I’ll do whatever it takes to assure that I don’t have to live the rest of my life with coffee-stained, tea-stained and cigarette smoke-stained teeth. I was sort …

In my first aid kit, I always carry the New Skin First Aid Antiseptic Liquid Bandage because it works well and helps protect and heal up small wounds naturally. However, the downside of this liquid bandage is it does sting a small wound a bit.
Now the liquid bandage …

Off-hand I cannot even think of another brand of applicator tampons other than Tampax, they are such a famous name and usually my brand of choice, although my favorite type of Tampax is the Pearl one which is fantastic. I have to use an applicator tampons as otherwise …

This lotion is supposedly clinically proven for immediate itch relief, but it’s also supposed to be a moisturizing lotion. Too bad it’s not! I broke out in hives from an allergic reaction to a very tasty seasoning on some seafood and I immediately tried to use the Eucerin I …

Amway products are just the best in terms of quality and recently with the use of the Glisters Toothpaste by the company my faith in the company’s product strengthened. I was having plenty of problems from cavity to bad breathe and I consulted a dentist in this regard. …

Now that summer is in full swing, I’ve had to increase my usual sun block. Unfortunately when you are fair, it is often necessary to combine sun products, shade and maybe even a hat just to avoid being burned. After a few sweltering afternoons, I found out …

In my family, right now, a relative has been hospitalized for diverticulitis, and is in acute pain. It is important to know the symptoms and what to NOT accept as a diagnosis! My relative had severe abdominal pain and back pain, but, a full time job, and it was …

I hate having a cold. Most of the time I use something like Thera Flu, because it is warm and soothing and even though it has the same medicines in it that the tablet forms do, it just feels better in a warm cup of liquid. It’s totally psychological.
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After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

Colgate has recently launched a new tooth brush. This one comes with a tongue cleaner and its back the front side can be use for pasting and brushing the teeth and the rare side has a tongue cleaner this is a nice innovative product by Colgate. All though the …

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 …

I found these multivitamins in Target for roughly six dollars. They were marketed as gummy vitamins for adults. Kind of like Flintstone vitamins but in gummy form and for adults. I found this rather clever because I have always wanted to take a multivitamin but could not bring myself …

I have always liked liquid castile soap, but it is a bit expensive. I noticed when I was putting in an order for some melt and pour soap bases at Brambleberry that they have a castile soap paste available. You melt it into water, and you have the castile …

My combination skin type always makes it vital for me to take care of acne which usually happens to appear on my forehead area. The fact that the presence of acne on my face makes my face look quiet dull and attractive, I always make it a point …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …