I sometimes develop some skin allergic reaction especially when I accidentally apply nonhypoallergenic cosmetic products and lotions. There are times that I get some insect bites which cause extreme itchiness and swelling. When these skin problems happen to involve a large percentage of my skin area, I usually …

Just few years back wearing of lenses were so fussy and risky but with the advance of soft lenses it’s a child play and even 10 years old kids can wear and take care of soft lenses. I use to wear high powered glasses which were thick and my …

I have always been a fan of trying out natural and homeopathic remedies, even though the success rate has been questionable for me personally. Many times it turned out to be a waste of money. Sometimes it worked, but most times there was no way to know whether it worked …

After my doctor suggested that I start taking a calcium supplement, I began looking around for what was available in the stores. At my grocery store, I found Viactiv calcium supplement. I like that this supplement not only covers calcium but it also has vitamin D and …

My husband is very good and very healthy. But his only problem is that whenever he goes to any other place or due to change of weather he catches the cold infection very soon. And whenever it happens he also suffers from the dry cough for several …

I have had fibromyalgia since my early teens. Most of my symptoms involve pain, and one troubling one in particular is cramping in my muscles. It often affects my feet and legs, but can also hit my lower and middle back, neck and just about anywhere it decides to …

Efficascent oil has been very helpful to my family for many years. I remember when I was still a little girl, whenever I get minor skin irritations, insect bites or gas pains, my mother would take a bottle of efficascent from the cabinet and after a little massage and …

If you think that you shouldn’t use a generic form of birth control because it is less effective, then you are very wrong. I’m sure there are certain kinds that you should be aware of that don’t work as well, but Junel Fe is not one of them.
I was …

About a month ago, I had a few friends coming to visit. We were going to go camping that weekend and I realized that I may have to deal with my feminine time while trying to camp and canoe. I wanted something that was going to last me for …

I am not overly obsessed with overly appearance, but I like to look nice. I brush my teeth everyday and keep up with my oral hygiene, but I decided that I would like my teeth to be a bit whiter, and that I wanted to brighten up my smile. …

So occasionally I’ve been know to use baby care products on my own skin. I watched my godchildren quite often as they were growing up and had my own medicine cabinet full of baby supplies because they were over here all the time, and there were a few product …

A few months back when I happened to visit my sister —“ I found her sitting comfortably on a chair with some cloth wrapped around her legs (covered from foot to thighs). Even after being wrapped up, she seemed looked quite relaxed and at ease. It was only …

Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …

Himalaya products are pretty much expensive but they aren’t as effective as the product promise to be. Suffering from hair fall problem I have tried my hands on many products and one of them is The Himalaya Hair loss prevention cream. The cream comes in a small 60 ml …

I love to use a foot soak occasionally to soften and treat my feet. I had been using a tea tree oil soak for a long time, which I am very fond of, but one day I got a little bored with it and decided to try something different. I …

I have combination skin, a touch of occasional adult acne, and several allergies which flare up from time to time and make my skin sensitive and red. I’m always looking for the perfect cleanser for summer time, when my skin tends to be oilier and more acne prone. In …

I came under serious considerations to buy a treadmill, due to the fact I had gained many unwanted pounds. During one of my summers I started going out to the gym, but felt worse when coming back home. I would have many sore joints, and muscle pains.
When …

I have used Dial soap in the past, and although I got pretty burnt out on it years ago, I thought it might be interesting to try some of the new varieties they have come out with since. In the summer, I can handle a little more cleansing power than …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

I am always on the lookout for new beauty products, and original always catches my eye. I like to try things I have not tried before. This product was interesting to me because it is supposedly made from a substance used by the Aboriginal tribes. Aboriginal products—“ definitely …

I am allergic to bee, wasp and hornet stings to the point of extreme swelling when bitten. When I acquire an unwanted bee sting, I must apply ice immediately as it will swell to three times its normal body part size within 30 minutes. And I require …

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’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

Due to a painful cut in between my toes, I found it rather difficult to move around the house wearing my house slippers. Though everything seemed smooth and fine for the few days, by the time my cut had actually healed —“ I discovered that my already feet had …

I have heard the rumors that this bath oil works as a mosquito repellant. Since I had an Avon order for some other items, and it was on sale, I thought I would order some and see if the rumors are true. When I got my oil delivered, I …

I have a problem using the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes in the mainstream market. The mint flavors are too strong, and burn my mouth and tongue to the point that I am so uncomfortable, I will stop brushing too soon. Obviously this is not good …

When I took my mother for her lymphedema treatments, I learned a lot about the lymphatic system. My mom had a mastectomy, and her lymph nodes were removed on that side, causing fluid to build up in her arm. This had to be massaged and wrapped carefully to treat the …

I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …

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 …

Just recently, when I changed doctors, I also changed my way of acquiring my diabetic testing supplies. I used to get these at my local CVS Pharmacy but my doctor referred me to a company called AOM. Unfortunately, that company does not work with the type of insurance that …

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 …

Six Star’s Rapid Lean fat burner is garbage! This is the crappiest fat burner on the market ever. You can usually find this supplement at Wal-Mart, which is where I bought it from.
Anyways, Six Star’s rapid lean fat burner is trash and did not work at all. I guess …

I have always loved jojoba oil, and I use it in a variety of things, such as lotions, massage oils, and even bath salt mixes. When I was browsing a discount store and needed some conditioner for my hair, I happened to see these hot oil treatments. I had never …

Although anti inflammatory drugs never helped me much with the nerve pain and fibromyalgia I suffer chronically, they do come in handy for menstrual cramps and stress headaches.
I try to always keep Motrin or Advil on hand for these times. Since name brands are expensive I have …

I use this special toothpaste for the gums after my dentist’s recommendation. I have sensitive gums due to gingivitis. My gums usually bleeds when I brush my teeth so I have to use a toothpaste that addresses the problem.
Unlike other toothpaste for sensitive gums which requires prescription from a …

I have three cats, and two mice. I live in an area where there is a lot of pollen, dust, and mold. I have an older air cleaner, which I keep in the livingroom, and I have my Honeywell 17000 in my bedroom. Before I started using two …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

I am not a fan of diet supplements or even products which claim to suppress hunger. I find that eating less and exercising more is about as simple and effective a way to control weight that there is. I had recently been injured, and without being able to exercise, …

I have a scar on my face which I got from a vehicular accident when I was still in the fourth grade. From then on, I find it difficult to find the right treatment to erase it. It really was distracting to look at. …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and to help treat the sore muscles, pain and cramping that come with it, I take a nightly hot bath. This has helped more than any other therapy and I credit it with allowing me to have a normal life and normal activity level. I use …

I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …

I don’t know if Lipton in your area produce green tea for your healthy drinks. But here, I can find Lipton Green Tea drinks easily from the supermarket. As far as I know, this green tea from Lipton has different taste than other green tea that I ever tried. …

After trying out a number of Bellydance inspired fitness workouts, I decided to take it to the next level and find a workout that would actually combine the dance movements that I had learned in the previous workouts; and put them together for a more choreographed routine …

Acne marks are really hard to do away with, first the pain and after that the scar is really very hard to handle. My skin type is oily and so I get plenty of acne and they always leave scars on my face which is painful to deal with. …

I take a nightly bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and also to give my skin a moisturizing treatment when it is feeling dry. In the summer I often use lighter products, but one of my favorite products to use in the winter is the wonderfully rich bath bomb. I have …

I often have a hard time sleeping. I use ambien but, that doesn’t always help keep me asleep. So, I finally decided to try a sleep mask. Even the littlest of light can wake me up. I found some at a local store and it …

I decided to try the Diva Cup out of the recommendation of a friend. She said it was really comfortable, easy to use, and cheaper to use in the long run than tampons and pads. So I bought it and gave it a go.
My first experience was upsetting, because …

When my mother broke her leg last year, she had a very long road back to health. Part of that was physical therapy daily for several months in the hospital, and then continuing at home.
One of the devices she used was this digital pedal exerciser which was recommended …

My hairstylist once deemed me a product junkie, and decided I needed to use a clarifier shampoo about once a week or so, to get out all the products I have put in my hair trying to make it seem fuller. It was full… of junk! And this, it was …