I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and when I am out running errands or hanging out with friends, I like to have pain relief with me at all times, just in case—“ I don’t want to let a little pain ruin my day.
I have carried ibuprofen and acetaminophen …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

This mouth rinse is sold only at Walmart, as it’s a Walmart brand. Before I started purchasing this mouth rinse, I was purchasing Plax mouth rinse, but after comparing the ingredients and the labels, I figured I’d switch to the Walmart brand since it does pretty much the exact …

With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

When I was working as a cashier part time for extra cash, I was often required to life heavy food and drink products. Eventually, the inevitable happened—“ I injured my wrist. It was basically just a pulled tendon, but I was told that it could be months before …

When I made a recent trip to the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, my favorite sale of the year—“ I came home with a bag full of goodies. I came across this particular goody at the bottom of the bag. It had fallen to the …

I’d never had a bad dentist or problems with dental work till I met Dr. G. Asadi. Today, I wish I would have just walked out of the office and gone somewhere else, even though my work was not complete at the moment that I sensed trouble. I know I’ll …

In line with our conscious effort to improve our health and wellness, we have since time immemorial turned to medicines to help us do so and one of which is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid.
Filipinos have long been using Vitamin C. They just come in different brands (and …

After making a few bad choices, I realised that buying feminine hygiene products such as sanitary napkins requires much consideration on my part. Therefore, I have to think about a lot more than the cost. I’ve got to think about the volume of my flow in relation to the pad’s …

Avon has a wonderful foot cream out now that works wonders on my feet. It is their Therapeutic cracked heel relief foot cream and it is part of the footworks line. The 1.7 fluid ounce bottle retails for $5.99 but can often be found on sale for …

The after effects of my prolonged illness seem to take a toll on my hair to a great extent. Apart from making my feeling dry and rough, I experienced hair fall which I thought would turn be bald if I didn’t do anything to solve this problem. This is …

This summer, my husband and I were awaiting one of the most beautiful moments of both of our lives. Our son was born on July 22nd, 2013. This has truly been an amazing experience, but there is definitely something I wasn’t anticipating…fat! All my life, I have been beautiful …

After having done a ‘hair straightening treatment’ for the third time- I noticed the my hair didn’t seem to behave very well. There seemed to be an acute dryness and dullness in my hair and this didn’t seem to make feel very happy. Though I had encountered no such …

Perhaps because of genetics or my constant exposure to my computer, my vision is no longer a perfect 20/20.
In fact, I feel like I’m almost legally blind. To remedy my problem, I decided to buy eyeglasses. After using my eyeglasses for a long time, however, I thought of using …

Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …

Summer is absolutely my best time of year. All that sunshine and warm breezes just taunts me to go out and have lots of camping, hiking adventures. But the bugs and plants do a number on my skin. So right before the spring season starts, I like to refresh …

I like to use oral care products that are made for kids, because my mouth is sensitive to strong menthol flavored toothpastes and rinses. Since I use a lot of berry-flavored toothpastes, when I saw this berry-shield mouthwash, I thought it might be a good match for me.
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The past year or so I have really been trying to get into shape. I love to walk, and I have a pedometer that counts how many steps I take. I find devices like this a big motivator for me to push myself and set goals to …

I am a HUGE Jillian Michaels fan, you can ask anyone. I’ve done her workout Dvds, read all her books, listen to her podcast. So when her new exercise program came out in March of 2012 I was all about it. It’s 15 workouts, a fitness guide and meal …

Ever since I had my daughter I have suffered from anemia. I really don’t worry too much about it, but it does affect me. I am at high risk for blood transfusions, during surgeries. I also get very cold very quickly, beause my blood is thinner than normal. When …

I have used a few products made by Alba and I generally like them. I use a shave cream in the summer for my legs, to help moisturize. Although soap works pretty well for shaving, if it stays on the skin longer than a few seconds, I have found …

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 …

I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

I am a total health conscious person and try to do everything in my power to keep myself healthy and fit. One of the important habits to attain this goal, according to me is to keep my hands clean especially whenever I am eating or preparing food. Though I …

I was having a discussion about soap making and pure ingredients and scents with a friend who is also interested in the subject. We got onto the topic of classic lavender French soaps, and she began telling me about her favorite, Pre de Provence, which she buys at places …

My hairdresser has recommended a lot of different salon products over the years, and there is one that I waited many years to actually try. I regret this now, because it turned out to be one of the best.
Sebastian’s potion 9 has been around for as long as …

There are two main B vitamins that will help you feel good. B 12 and B 6. B 6 is a really great vitamin to take to help boost energy, speed metabolism, and make for healthier skin. I really like to take B-12 and B-6. One of my favorite …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

After I suffered a serious allergic reaction that affected my entire body, I struggled with clearing a dry, sensitive condition of my facial skin for several weeks.
My usual facial cleaner is Noxema and I am loyal to it—“ but with this dry, burning rash, the mentholated cream …

I was touching up my make up in a ladies room with a friend who had accompanied me to a restaurant when I saw her using this product on her eyes. I mentioned something about maybe needing to start using a concealer under my own eyes, and she said she …

I have, my entire life, been a complete klutz. There’s not a whole lot I haven’t accidentally managed to do to myself over the years that has either required a doctor, a hospital or, at the very least, some home medical attention. My latest “mishap” was when I was …

I have been struggling with thinning hair since I turned forty. I have tried many different products to help cleanser the scalp and encourage growth, vitamins, rinses, sulfate free everything—“ so far nothing has really made a difference in the actual rate of thinning or growth. I decided to try …

I am of those who have persons who really cant figure out my exact skin type. Sometimes my skin looks very oily and sometimes it feels totally dry. Although my dry skin does not carry in many problems, the oiliness on my skin does make my life difficult. …

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is a very good product if you have ever had any kind of burn. It is usually used for when you have a sun burn or if you need relief from the affects of the sun, but it can be used for many other …

Wheatgrass powder was recommended to me by my cousin. It comes in a sachet which you pour into a glass of water, stir, and then drink. Ideally, it should be taken 2x a day but I only take it in the mornings. It was supposedly good …

My hair of late had suddenly started showing of limpness and dullness. Although I had been regularly shampooing them conditioning them religiously, they seemed to lack the luster and shine. This worried me and I decided to get some help from my hair dresser. After examination, my hair dresser …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

I’ve switch the brand of alcohol I used, I bought this Green Cross 70% solution. I prefer to used an alcohol based when I wasn’t able to wash my hands with water and soap. Why I bought this Green Cross brand because It has moisturizer that will smother my …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

Since I suffer from GERD, or acid reflux, I have to sleep slightly elevated or else I will awaken to some terrible pain. I grew tired of using tons of pillows and decided to buy a bed wedge. After looking around, I decided on the Mabis Healthcare …

I am sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most adult toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to hurry through brushing my teeth, which is not really optimal for my oral health. To fix the problem, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which have milder …

I received a bottle of this product as a gift from a kind friend, when I was suffering from a particularly nasty bout of seasonal flu. She knew just what to get me to cheer me up, as I loved natural products and was very happy with the way …

As a newly pregnant woman and someone who was very anxious to get pregnant, I started using the Clear Blue Easy Digital Ovulation test strips my second month trying to conceive. They are very effective and right on target.
I’ve used the non digital strips which still …

I sometimes have a problem with swelling in my legs around the time for my menstrual period to start, and I had started to notice what looked like varicose veins forming. I should have asked my doctor first, but I decided on my own to try compression stockings to see …

For the last few days I had experiencing a severe pain in my left knee which was making me feel rather uncomfortable and unfit. Though I did experience knee pain very often, this time the pain seemed rather unbearable. In fact I found it difficult even to walk a …

One of the staples in my home is always Motrin. My kids adore the berry flavor as it helps that it tastes good. Their theory is if it is medicine, it better taste good as it goes down. Otherwise, it will usually be hard to get them to take …

I have a serious problem. I like chocolate and sugars. A little too much. In fact, as I sit here typing this, I’m eating a handful of chocolate covered peanuts. It’s a sickness really. And, since I’m trying to get on track with the new year and start eating …

A really like body lotion I like to use while giving and receiving a massage is Zum Body Shea Butter & Meadowfoam Seed Oil Body Lotion in Lavender Lemon. It is nourishing to the skin and body and calming to the mind and spirit.
This body lotion is completely …

I just love using this feminine wash because it significantly reduces feminine odor everyday. I used to use Lactacyd feminine wash when I was still in Philippines, but since I moved to the US, I can’t buy the product here so I was searching for other alternative. I always …