When my grandmother was in the hospital the last time and started doing a bit better the insurance company of course has a drive behind patients being discharged. She was doing better enough to be released from the hospital, but really not well enough to come home. We …

I took PrenaVite prenatal vitamins during my second and third pregnancies to supplement the nutrients that my body needed. My OBGYN prescribed prenatal pills and this brand was the only one approved by my insurance. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the pills, I was disappointed …

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 …

Last Christmas one of my friends gave me this Organic Shampoo in a 50mL bottle. I didn’t use it at first because I do have a lot of hair problems and I wasn’t sure how this would affect my established regimen. After 3 months I decided to try it …

I am forty one, and have had a few changes in my menstrual cycles in the last few years. Hormonally, I am probably entering peri-menopause, and periods have begun to have more severe symptoms than before, with heavier flow, more cramping, worse moodiness and irritability and bloating. I have …

Lately during one of my regular shopping sprees —“ I happened to pick this fantastic product called Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi. Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi -as the name suggests- could be used for home manicure and pedicure was essentially a citrus scrub(orange) which included Dead Sea salts …

I—˜m all into the fitness and when it comes to fitness I like to keep my body in shape and feeling up to par. There is nothing like running through the world tired and out of fit. I think that you should take your vitamins and take your supplements. …

For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of the Listerine product line because I have always liked the way my mouth looked and felt after using the product. A while back, I had been seeing a lot of commercials with kids standing over the …

I have fibromyalgia, and have become a connoisseur of pain treatments including topical ones. Many of them rely on a counter-irritant effect, which would be the sensation created on the skin by strong menthol products and similar mild irritants—“ they create a new sensation, and distract the nerves from …

They say extensive usage of alcohol will make your skin dry, the truth is, I have been using Casino rubbing alcohol for a long time now and I never felt my skin drying. The alcohol comes in two “scents”, the original and the scented one (this is in a …

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, …

Since germs travel so fast in my home, it is important for me to use whatever measures necessary to kill germs. I hate being sick and I hate it even more when my kids get sick. I have had a hard time dealing with everyone’s illness in the past …

Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? It is usually minty in flavour, and it cleans your teeth and freshens your breath; it also removes plaque, prevents cavities, and some of them, if you are lucky, remove stains. I have used many brands and formulas, and I usually just buy what is …

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 …

When I was younger, I began using contraceptives as a way to regulate my periods. I have never had any problems with any of the brands I have used (although I switched frequently in the beginning, the doctors had me on Triphasil for the most amount of time) …

I love to shop in stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s, because I can often find luxurious bath and body products at half of their normal retail prices. On one trip, I found a bottle of this lemon and mandarin scented hand wash. It was sitting alone on a …

I have never been the type to take vitamins because I didn’t see the importance of it. I have always been relatively healthy and lively, whereas it wasn’t necessary for me to incorporate vitamins into my daily diet. Well, that all changed after February 2006. I suffered from an …

I’m always open to trying therapeutic alternatives for pain relief, aside from the usual topical liniments and aromatic massage oils. It seems muscle pains get accustomed to the same pain-killing method, that it loses efficacy after long-term use. A new therapy for pain relief I discovered from …

Neutrogena is a brand that I have always relied on for making incredibly good skin products. The Norwegian formula hand cream has been around for a long time. It has many loyal fans and followers—“ because it is unique and it works. When I have very dry hands, there are …

Of all the things I’ve spent my money on, as far as healthcare products go, this probably has to be the more expensive of those. Sure, there’s a lot in the bottle, and a little goes a long way, but $18 for an 8 ounce bottle of Betadine Antiseptic …

I bought this fantastic eye pillow after having used on at my massage at Adelaide Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s filled with 5 different herbs that are intended to help you sleep, and the soft material on the outside makes it one of the most pleasant-feeling eye pillows …

I exercise fairly regularly, and I wanted to tone my arms (but, not to the point where I could be confused for a body-builder), and so I started looking for dumbbells to buy. I thought about buying a pair of 5 pound weights, but then I saw the …

My husband and I have not been able to go to our dentist for nearly two years now because of our busy schedules. My husband is a heavy smoker and a coffee drinker. He has cigarette and coffee stains on his teeth. Recently, I also noticed black …

For the most part, I am a Listerine Mouth Wash user. However, a few months ago, I went to Wal-Mart only to find that they were completely out of the Listerine that I like. Despite my annoyance, I decided to take the opportunity to see if there was …

I have an interesting piece of art in my bathroom. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am obsessed with bath products and take a hot bath every night. This is partly because I love taking a bath and using bath products, and partly to treat the symptoms …

The Life Spectrum Forte Vitamin Supplement has become a regular staple of my diet. I have been taking it daily for the past three years. Honestly, no other vitamin supplement does the trick for me.
The only major drawback is one capsule’s vitamin C content is only 90 …

I have had many problems with my skin over the past few years. It seems that the dry area that I live in leaves my skin very dry and irritated. I have tried many moisturizers and some have been successful at taking the dryness away temporarily. I wanted to …

Plidenta toothpaste is another product from Saponija and although I usually like most of the products of this firm I can’t say that I like this tooth past. My boyfriend’s mother always buys this toothpaste and each time I go spend the night in his house I take my …

I bought the Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothbrush as I am really trying to get my teeth into better shape as I have let them become quite stained from coffee etc. The effectiveness of my previous toothbrush had been reduced to a mere tickle and it needed replacing long …

I have allergies almost year round, and my favorite type of product to use is a nasal spray, which is funny because I used to hate the idea of spraying something up my nose! I first tried a nasal spray when my doctor prescribed it for my allergies, but …

Most of the people or the housewives who have little children use the Detol antiseptic lotions and Detol soaps. Actually I use the Detol soaps to clean the hands of my children before they come to have the meals. The detol soap contains the content of the …

As an active person who works out quite often, I sometimes get these urges to hit the weights at very awkward times of the day. I sometimes long for a pair of dumbbells when I am on my lunch break but find the idea of driving to the gym …

Most of you have probably never even heard of this product. If you’re like me, you were completely oblivious that it existed until it became a necessity in your life because of a single unanticipated condition: the dreaded toenail fungus scenario. Not a pleasant scenario, but when …

I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …

Okay, granted, the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon that I’m talking about is from the new vitality website, and is actually a canned food, but is listed on this homeopathic place because of its health benefits, and that’s exactly what I spent the ungodly amount of $29.95 for six cans …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

It had been a while since I had used Crest Whitestrips (the original) and it seemed like over time, Crest kept coming out with new and improved whitestrips. Either that, or it was the same product with some marketing tricks designed to sell more and elevate the price. …

My skin is very sensitive to insect bites. When I am bitten by a mosquito, the bite swells and it will take weeks before it will completely heal. I have plenty of scars caused by mosquito bites. The scars stay on my skin for several months that is …

This is the first eyelash lengthener I ever bought because of the rave reviews I read. I actually bought it last September of 2009, and when it arrived I began using it. The product came in a box, and in a bottle form. You have to apply the liquid …

I’m very particular about hygiene, especially about my most private parts. I have been a user of a number of feminine washes, especially when I was in my late teens. But for more than 2 years snow, I have become loyal to a particular brand of feminine …

I got big big problems with cellulites after I gave birth to my daughter. I got really fat (by fat I mean 20lbs fatter) and my skin was really sagging. It was so frustrating. I even cried one night because of my deformed body, I was 18 back then …

The Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer was an impulse purchase for me during the flu season.
I must admit that I have mixed feelings about hand sanitizers in general and about the Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer in particular.
I know that there are some people who will say …

I am a diabetic, and was diagnosed ten years ago this year. One of the first things I did when I was diagnosed was to find out as much as I could about the illness and how to control it and prevent the complications that affect so many of its …

I am a very accident prone person and tend to experience some pain or the other every now and then. For this reason, I have had the liberty of trying out various pain relief aids, and experimenting with the various pros and cons of different products. Recently when I …

I have been bothered by my growing callous on my feet and I figured that there is no other way to remove it but by applying a callous remover. It was my first time to scout for a callous remover product and I was totally clueless on what …

I have been using Trojan brand condoms with my husband for our entire marriage. We have tried other brands, but keep coming back to Trojan either because they are what is on sale when we shop for them, or because we see a new style we want to try. …

I have really long hair, and it’s naturally straight but it’s always frizzy and tangled. One day, I saw the commercial of Mane & Tail shampoo on TV and the commercial said that the shampoo will make your hair grow longer, softer, and straighter. Being desperate, I asked my …

I have fibromyalgia, as well as back pain related to muscle strain, so I am very familiar with different muscle rubs and pain creams of all sorts. Whenever there is a new product out, especially if it is a new and natural one, I am interested. I had used the …

For those who wanted to experience the correct and safest way to detoxify your body, Tiens Double Cellulose tablet is just for you. I have understood clearly what this product can do for my body when it was explained to me by nurse Aida of Tiens Makati branch. It …

I remember my grandmother using this lotion when I was a kid. She did not like greasy hand lotions at all, and this was oil free. I had put it on my hands back then, and remember that it felt very slippery but smelled nice. I don’t think I suffered …