A friend told me he was taking Maca as a natural stimulant and really liked the results, so I purchase Medicine Hunter Maca Stimulant tablets at Walmart.
Maca is sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng” and is said to increase energy and is even purported to boost sexual vitality. I tried …

I like to shave my legs, underarms, and other areas, to be free of hair and I’ve tried numerous razors over the years, but I finally tried the Gillette Venus Embrace Razor and it was one of the best razors I have used in a long time.
This razor comes …

I color my long hair, and over the years, it has taken its toll. I have tried several color protecting treatments that condition the hair, and this is one that came highly recommended by a friend and her hairdresser. It is a leave in treatment, to be applied to …

Since I was a kid I was always biting my fingernails. My parents hated when I was doing it but I just couldn’t help myself although I really wanted that. Everyone was always saying that I was doing it because I was nervous but it is silly to think …

I have thinning hair since entering my forties, and it is probably due to a combination of factors including thyroid problems, diabetes, heredity, stress and chemical over processing.
I take a multivitamin and I have tried various hair and nail formulas but was never too blown away by …

I like Jason products in general. They make more natural alternatives to some of the mainstream chemical laden hair and body products, they have interesting scent combinations, and they don’t test on animals. They are not 100% perfect, but I do have confidence in them.
When I saw …

After trying the Pedifix brand of tea tree foot soap and using it as a foot bath, I discovered they actually made a product specifically meant to be a foot bath. I really like this line of products, so I bought the packets of foot bath to try, and to …

This is a very fancy sounding cream that is actually extremely simple. I would never have tried it if not for a friend who raved over it. She saw it on TV somewhere, and said that celebrities like Madonna and Brooke Shields used it. I was interested in it after …

Beauty Without Cruelty is a company that takes its cruelty free policies the extra mile. Being a lover of animals, this means a lot to me and I am impressed with their policies. Not only do they not use animal derived ingredients or test on animals, they also refuse to …

When I saw this hand balm on the Simple Scents lineup, I looked to see what it was about, as I have been planning to do a little gardening this year myself. I was interested to find that the intended use of this product is to put it on …

I was in need of a supplement that contained tons of potent nutrients in it to help keep my healthy in every aspect of life so I started taking the Pure Planet Just Barley Supplement. The reason I started taking this supplement is that it contains natural proteins, antioxidants, …

If there is one thing I love to do during summer- it is drinking ice cold beverages, ignoring the fact that I’m vulnerable to colds and sore throat just to quench my thirst. During this times I use my secret “weapon” I learned from my mom, gargle warm water …

Although I had never used a product by Alfa vitamins before, I decided to try the Pancreatin as one of the ways I first attempted to manage my diabetes without drugs.
I had just discovered I was diabetic, and really did not want to take medications if it were not necessary. …

I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember. My family’s sick to death of hearing me say “This year I’ll get fit and healthy”. I’ve been singing the same tune since I was 18. Fact of the matter is I’m lazy and I love to eat. I …

I’ve used Vicks Vapor Rub products in the past, and found that they work somewhat for the most part, but they always leave a very greasy feeling on my skin that lasts all day long, and it’s usually too strong a scent to apply it and then go about …

I cannot validate certain claims placed by some beauty-enhancing supplements that they truly work. Even prescriptive anti-acne medications did less to clear my skin problems. From dermatologist-prescribed pills to herbal supplements, at some point I was able to reach credible success at suppressing acne but the thought …

I only recently became a flosser. My mom never really taught us the importance of flossing. I brush consistently, but wanted to make sure my teeth were getting really clean. I was kind of traumatized after getting a cavity that I couldn’t even see. It was just super painful. …

Control solution is a must when using blood glucose monitors. Several companies will give it away for free if you are an owner of their monitor, such as the brand I new now, ReliOn. But, when I used One Touch Ultra blood glucose monitors, I had to …

Usually when I get a cough I opt for Halls cough drops. Unfortunately the last time I needed some Halls, my nearby convenience store did not have any in stock. Forced to find a substitute, I scanned the shelves looking for something might give me some relief. Finally I …

My daughter has had several broken fingers and jams them more times than I can remember. She is one that cannot tolerate any pain and she cries uncontrollably over a simple splinter. So, my home-made splints were really no good for her because her fingers would move …

Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes is an amazing product of the Uni-Lever company. Although the Axe product line is marketed to men, I as a woman, use this product every day.
Axe Shower Gel Recovery Invigorating Electrolytes lathers very well, helping to make my skin come alive. The scent …

I am always looking for ways to improve my health, and I became interested in sea vegetable supplements after reading a book about Chinese medicine. Some Asian cultures consume a higher level of marine vegetables, and it is believed by many that this contributes to their longevity and good health …

Talk about resistance training! This one has about 6 routines that you can use, and about 5 are for the pros, and only 1 left for amateurs like me. When I say resistance, I really mean like riding your bike on a 90 degree angle. It is so hard …

After having a blast with my friends at the beach on a hot summer day, I was least expecting sometimes terrible like this to happen. After a few days I noticed that my skin had become red and looked rather burnt. Initially I thought it to be a sun …

Zentel Suspension, simply put, is a medicine to help children and adults alike rid themselves of intestinal worms. This product is a newer product on the market, although it has been around for a few years…there was another around for a very long time.
Zentel Suspension is stronger and this …

When I saw a friend of mine, who had just had a baby, using a warmer for her baby wipes, I thought it was a great idea. I use baby wipes at home for personal hygiene in the bathroom, and I wanted one for myself. Cold mornings mean the wet …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

I have always loved the quality of Crabtree and Evelyn, and when I lived near the shore in NJ, there was a little bath shop near the beach that sold their products, along with other comparable high end brands, all summer. I would shop there at least once a …

I love to use massage oils to help with fibromyalgia symptoms, and I have tried many—“ sometimes even invented my own. When I used another product that contained a lot of nut oils, I was pleased with the effects on my skin, so when I saw this one, I liked …

I turn to The Body Shop every time I need to suppress the stress out of my system. I have been using their scented oils and creams usually laden with natural ingredients and aromatic powers that help soothe aches and pains. Notably, Tea tree oil by the body …

Genuine Efficascent Oil has many uses in our household that is why we always have this at home. It has been used and trusted by our family for decades now.
For muscle pains and backaches, a massage with Genuine Efficascent Oil would do the trick. It has a soothing effect …

My health prevents me from getting certain vitamins, but Vitamin D is the worst. I am photosensitive so I cannot go and hang out in the sun and I get poisoned if out in full sun uncovered for even 20 minutes, and I cannot drink milk thanks to …

Living in th Philippines with tropical weather means a lot of insects exist in my place. Being a mother, i am very particular to the skin of my baby. Mostly, she plays outside the room, which means more insects particularly — mosquitoes. I usually, let my 3 yrs. old …

A package of 48 Fun Flossers will cost you less than three dollars, and they are definitley worth the money you will spend on them.
We decided to try them after a trip to the dentist where we found out that our son had two cavities. We were told that …

Having enjoyed Jennifer Kries’ Pilates Method 3 Dimensional Toning, I went back and grabbed a copy of her Pilates Method Precision Pilates. Kries, credited as bringing Pilates to the masses, really stands apart in a field now saturated with Pilates wannabes. Due to her extensive fitness training, …

When I visited the UK last year, I forgot to pack my nail polish remover. My friend took me to her local Tesco store to pick up a few things and while I was there, I discovered their nail polish remover pads. I grabbed the small plastic …

Not wanting to miss out on anything that might help me lose weight, I had to at least try bitter orange, after hearing the claims that it could reduce appetite, give you energy and help you burn fat. I shopped around for a good price and ended up with …

I’m really displeased with the fact I even have to address the odor of my feet, but it’s a sad day for me because I have to admit that my feet stink on occasion. I like to go for walks and hikes, and even when I’m not doing that, …

When my Italian born friend selected a birthday gift for me, it was one that she knew I would appreciate. She had ordered this cream, which is imported from Italy. We had already discussed the fact that I had developed an addiction to Italian honey a few years ago, but …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

Enervon C claims to give more energy and happiness to customers. And it does just that. When the first case of AH1N1 was diagnosed in the Philippines, I was scared that it would someday be a victim of this deadly virus. Thus, my first response is to find a …

These chewable vitamins come in an orage flavor and contain much more vitamin C than one persona actually needs in a day, but vitamin C is said to have immunity supportive properties. However, this is not proven by the Food and Drug Administration. These cheweable vitamins are similar to …

I had wondered if I had been premature and overly harsh in critiquing the Malibu Pilates Program in general, so I moved on past the 20 Minute Malibu Pilates Makeover that I had been using with my Malibu Chair. The next workout I tried was the more …

I used to hate cough drops of any and every kind. The only time I’d bother with them was when I had a toothache, and the numbing effect of a cough drop was the only thing that would help soothe the pain (who know?). But to use it on …

The Southern Bell soap company is based in Warm Springs, GA, which is within driving distance of where I live. I discovered their soaps at their table in a craft fair, and I could not get enough of them. This is real soap—“ not detergent like what you …

I started using Sensodyne toothpaste instead of regular toothpaste about a month ago and I can’t believe the difference it has made. I was skeptical but it turns out that it is a great product and it really does do what it says. It lessens tooth sensitivity. …

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 …

I am a longtime sufferer of irritable bowel syndrome. It began after a serious food poisoning episode which left scarring in my intestines. Now any change in my eating pattern can trigger bouts of diarrhea. When I was having some problems with a supplement I had been …

I took about a year to persuade my parents to get me contact lenses after high school was over. My mother, especially, was very reluctant to allow me to use contact lenses instead of glasses because she had a bad experience with them. About 30 years ago, she had …

Though I’ve always had skin problems (which have lessened into adulthood), I was hoping it was something my kids wouldn’t have to deal with in their teens. My oldest is fourteen and my youngest is twelve, and both of them are showing signs of acne, especially my oldest. I …