There’s been a recent advisory in my town reinforcing the neighborhood to be vigilant against mosquitoes. In my particular side of the community, we have a neighbor next door whose son unfortunately passed away because of yellow fever. It was enough stimulus to drive us all manic …

I was starting to feel slightly weak in the body, felt quite tired all the time, and felt that I’m starting to have fine wrinkle lines around my eyes. My boyfriend was such a darling, and he bought for me a dietary supplement, naming Swissoats A111.
He said that …

I like to make my own massage and bath oils using carrier and essential oils. I have found a few companies that I trust for ordering essential oils, and Now Foods is one of them. I decided that I wanted an oil that was very spicy and sensual to match …

I bought this body wash for my partner, who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to it. It produced some itching, although not any serious reactions. I felt it was safest to stop using it since it might get worse if continued. Not wanting it to go to waste, I …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for several years now. It is not getting any better, and I have tried just about every shampoo, treatment and idea for thinning hair that is out there. Resorting to a “cover” for the hair was a defeat and embarrassment for me—“ …

So, I already wrote a review of TriSlim, but I felt I should review this other bogus company while I was at it. Wu-Yi Tea offers a trial membership for their Chinese tea that apparently helps you lose weight. They send you 60 tea bags and all you pay …

I have combination skin which is very dry in the winter, but very oily in the summer. My requirements for cleansing it are different depending on what time of the year it is. Summer often leaves me dealing with mild acne and a shiny face, and my cleanser needs to …

I just reviewed another first aid kit that I love and I’ll never be without and I carry it with me absolutely everywhere I go, but when my kids always watched me packing that one up when we were going on a weekend outing or anything then they would …

There are millions of toothpastes on the market nowadays, so how do you pick one? I personally like to try the ones that have the most appealing package or are in a way different than the others. That is how i decided to buy Aquafresh iso-active foam gel. The …

I bought Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat for around $12 online. Here is my review.
I liked this yoga mat because it proved to be good, reliable and pretty durable. Its diameters are 24″W x 68″ L, which was more than enough to support my height. It was advised …

I started using Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips last year to try to stay healthy and so far so good. It has an excellent taste that is a little bit sweet and a little bit tart, but it is the perfect combination of both sweet and …

In general, I have loved all of the Neutrogena products I have tried and feel that they are an excellent company. This particular wash is not, in my opinion, one of their best products.
I bought it in the summer when I was having a bad bout of …

I use Ostocalcium B12 syrup for my family member since many years. I am using it for my daughter and son, as they are below 10 years and of growing age. …

I have only known of and used one kind of cream for cuts and burns and that brand is Neosporin Plus Cream Pain Relief. It is a little pricey but I think it’s worth it if people in your household is always burning themselves cooking. For a …

I love to get bubble baths to relax. I take one at least once a week but would love to do it more often. It is one of the best ways to unwind after a long day or week. I am always trying new bubble baths to get a …

Right now my husband and I are trying to conceive. I started taking Nature’s Bounty Prenatal Vitamins about three months ago with the expectation of getting pregnant soon. They are safe to take before, during and after pregnancy. I was nervous about taking prenatals as I …

After birth, I think this goes to all mother’s out there, one thing that adds frustration alongside with the ‘post-partum’ is the weight gained after that 9 months. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy back in 2010. I particularly has a bigger built than usual Filipinas …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

When I was trying to become pregnant with my daughter, I used various brands of pregnancy tests, but the one I preferred most was first Response Early Result Pregnancy Test. I’ve used it a few times since then, over the years, when a “scare” would come around, and …

I become concerned about the aluminum contained in anti-perspirant products when I saw a television news segment about them being connected to breast cancer. I’ve basically been using standard anti perspirant/deodorant products all my life, but this motivated me to give alternatives a try. A friend I …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for the last few years. It may be caused by heredity, age, diabetes, hormones, health issues or any number of things. Not knowing what the problem is makes it hard to treat and even harder to deal with, but I have found …

Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash is an excellent item to use for taking care of your teeth. I use it daily to help reduce plaque and to improve the quality of my teeth. I would say I’ve been using Listerine in general for several years. The Cool Mint …

I recently went through a very stressful period involving some serious health issues with family members. My anxiety, as well as my level of responsibility in keeping thongs together and running smoothly were at an all time high.
I had some health issues of my own to contend with …

While I was shopping at Walmart, I saw something that caught my attention. It was a bar of soap sitting on a shelf with other bars of soap. Now I know you’re asking, “Why did that particular bar of soap catch you eye?” I’ll tell you why in three …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

I tried the Alli weight loss diet pills to help me in my weight loss goals. Before I purchased the starter kit, I did online research about the pills and how they claim to work. I wanted to be sure that this was something that I wanted …

Like a lot of younger people I have made the decision to get a few body piercing. I never really had any trouble with healing until I decided to get an Industrial Piercing. For those of you who may not know, and Industrial piercing is an ear piercing that …

A nightly hot bath has been part of my routine for several years, to help me to relax and sleep well, and also to help treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. This therapy has been a lifesaver to me, and I credit it much for allowing me to live …

Prior to trying this product, I had been taking Biotin to help aid in my hair growth. At the time, I had been taking the vitamin for about two months while only yielding okay results. To be honest, I could not really tell a significant difference in …

I have never received a Saint Patrick’s Day gift in my life, and was not even aware that people gave gifts on that day, but when my partner’s coworker came over for St. Paddy’s Day dinner, he brought me this wonderful little bag of Irish bath salts.
He had heard of …

I’ve only had bronchitis twice in my life and both times were really distressful and horrible to have to go through because it seems to last forever and the first time it happened it scared me to death because I woke up in the morning and literally couldn’t breathe …

I love to use bath salts. The minerals they add to the water, like potassium and magnesium among others, replenishes my skin, muscles and nerves and helps to calm the sleep- disturbing and painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use bath salts in the summer instead of heavier oily …

This is just another nail cream I’ve used time and again to restore my nails’ natural strength. I got interested with this product after having tried Barielle’s fortifying nail builder which works as a strong base coat. I’ve had problems with my weak nails especially after I’ve …

Now that I have tried several of Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts, I have become somewhat familiar with his training methods and signature style.
Some of the workouts have had a specific target, as seen in Tae Bo Abs. Still others even added a spiritual element, …

The planet fitness in Leominster is a pretty crappy gym to go to and there are many better ones in the general area that I could have gone to. This gym really needs a pretty good facelift to make it a whole lot better. First off this Planet fitness …

Periodically I get sick, just a poor immune system and the inability to stop liquids from going into my lungs when I drink them I guess. Because of this I tend to get sick more than an average person does. So to avoid increasing doctors bills I …

We all have cellulite problems, even models. That’s why when the Nivea good-bye cellulite’s first TV ad came out, I rushed to the mall to get one. And would you believe that the product was already sold out. I wasn’t the only one with cellulite problems in our neighborhood. …

This is the reason why I don’t want to go through with Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure anymore because I can’t take another bottle of drinking it for preparation. Last year, I undergo colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure to check what’s happening to me. I was diagnosed to have an Irritable Bowel Syndrome …

After my pregnancy I was lucky enough to lose my weight and get back to using my old pre pregnancy clothes but I seemed to have a problem getting my nicely flat waistline. At first I didn’t mind at all my spongy stomach until my husband made a …

I was given a bar of this soap from a friend who is a natural soap connoisseur. (and who is turning me into one as well) I love the texture, fragrance, and natural pureness of handmade soaps, as well as the skin benefit they provide and the freedom from questionable …

Diane 35 is designated as a contraconceptive pill. However, doctors will rarely recommend it to you if you’re just looking for not to get pregnant. In my own case, I began taking it because of my acne problem, but it can be used to control hair loss or just …

Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor is a mouthwash that’s specifically formulated to provide relief from the symptoms and discomfort associated with a dry mouth. The mouthwash comes in a sixteen ounce bottle for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s a very expensive mouthwash to be sure, but it’s …

I have suffered from acid reflux for many years. I take a proton pump inhibitor to prevent most of the symptoms before they occur, but once in awhile I have “breakthrough” symptoms that require some additional therapy. Sometimes I turn to over the counter acid relievers or enzyme products, especially …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

There was a time that I was just feeling really weak and drowsy all of the time. My mom told me she was sure that it was because of my diet. I used to be a fast food junky and didn’t even think about eating vegetables from day to …

My mother used Sensodyne toothpaste for years, so it was a familiar product in our house. I never tried it out, though, until lately.
I love mint, so I tried the Fresh Mint flavor. The package says this is the ‘maximum strength with fluoride’ option of Sensodyne.
I must …

When I was little, I have always dreamed of having a guide dog because I am totally blind.  When I finally got up the nerve to apply for one, I was 19 years old and very skittish of flying.  So I took the closest school to me and applied …

I am an odd ball when it comes to oral care. I hate using any kind of toothpaste and mouthwash with peppermint in it. I mainly prefer fruit flavored mouthwashes such as orange. One of my favorite fruity mouthwashes to use is The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Daily Oral …

Let me get this straight, what made me get attracted to buy this product is the word “hair minimizing”. If the product is true, then this is what all women need especially those busy women out there. I ordered two from an Avon lady friend to try this one …

I take both fiber and fish on a regular basis for various health reasons—“ like helping stabilize blood sugar, reducing inflammation, treating IBS symptoms, and lowering cholesterol. There are many things that these two nutrients can do for your health.
When I tried a little sample pack of …