Softovac Powder is my favorite laxative. I have always detested the idea of using chemical laxatives because they are harsh on stomach. I have seen my grandfather suffering because of the prolong use of chemically formulated laxatives.
Softovac is different as it is entirely prepared with herbal formulation. It …

I have a friend who insists that I try every natural product on the market. It gets a bit overwhelming, as sometimes she wants me on something new while I am still trying the last “experiment” and I cannot tell which is effective or not!
This Royal Jelly was …

Taking a bath is part of our daily routine before we head on out the door for a busy day at work or school. But aside from that, maintaining a good oral hygiene all throughout the day is also very important specially when we are dealing with other people …

Ordinarily I wouldn’t review such a personal product. But there are so few menstrual products on the market that actually do what they say they will. However, Stayfree is one of those products. This particular pad is longer than your average pad, and is designed to …

I usually don’t ever use mouthwash because for some reason by the end of the day I’m too tired to do anything but sleep. And I’m not much of a morning person. But when I came home from my college dorm, I found this mouthwash in the bathroom. I …

I would like to recommend Sensodyne toothpaste to people who are suffering from sharp pain otherwise called sensitivity in teeth. I am often stuck with a sharp pain in my teeth especially after eating sweets or drinking something cold. I have the habit of brushing my teeth twice a …

Every once in a while, when I’m not eating right, I get a little stopped up, and that’s about the only delicate way I can say it. When this happens, about the only way I can get back on track is to take a fiber supplement to help. I …

This is one of my daily routines before I brush my teeth. I’d always wanted that bright white teeth without having to go to the dentist to bleach it. I came across this one on a tv commercial and decided to try it. I bought this for about $10 …

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 buy nearly all my vitamins and nutritional supplements at Vitamin Shoppe, which is a retail store here in Arlington, Texas, and it can also be found at www.VitaminShoppe.com. Before I lived where there was a store, I ordered my supplements exclusively from the website. Whenever I ordered, I …

I bought these razors when they were on sale and I have very mixed feelings about them. The price was right—“six dollars on sale with a dollar coupon, which the store doubled. I felt like I had gotten a really premium product at a steal. They have some pros and …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I treat the condition is to soak in a hot bath every night. This relaxes my muscles, relieves pain and spasms, and allows me to sleep better. I enjoy a great variety of bath products so that the experience is never boring. …

Bourdreaux’s Butt Paste
I heard about Boudreaux’s Butt Paste through some friends when I was looking for a way to help my boyfriend through a rough time. He had Chrohn’s Disease which caused a lot of chafing around his behind area. He was in a lot of pain and the …

My doctor recommended that I take a multivitamin, and I chose a brand that I was familiar with, but it did not include iron in the formula. A search on some symptoms I had been having prompted me to look into iron supplementation, to see if it would help …

In my line of work, I can’t be short on energy and I’m not one who’s crazy about using caffeine because of the negative side effects of it. I was looking for an alternative to caffeine pills in a drugstore the other day and I stumbled upon a product …

My favorite body lotion to use when I am going outdoors in the sunshine to help protect my skin from the sun’s rays is Alba Body Lotion SPF 16. This body lotion actually contains organic and natural ingredients in it that help not only protect my skin, but also …

When I developed a strange problem where it seemed something was irritating my intimate areas of skin, I systematically eliminated all possible causes. My doctor had ruled out any infections or medically significant causes, and basically told me he had no idea what was wrong, but that it could be …

Spinbrushes have really advanced over the years, while many people still use manual tooth brushes, they may want to reconsider once they see some of the new features offered on some reasonably priced models.
While I am big on dental hygiene and use things like …

I love to take hot baths because it helps my fibromyalgia symptoms and it’s just fun. I saw this One bath fizzer at a Target store and really liked the looks of it. It was one of those purchases that you make not because you need anything, but because …

This review is for any woman that is thinking about trying the Diva Cup. If you haven’t heard about it, the Diva Cup is a new gadget out for women to …

I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

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 …

One thing I cannot stand about working in an office is that you have to be around people who have terrible colds who are sniffling and sneezing around you and using your phone. No amount of advertising about how germs are spread seems to get through to certain …

I always felt embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about my habit of snoring. Though I tried my best not to disturb them (used nasal trips or just woke up immediately as soon as I felt I was snoring)- I still felt that my snoring sometimes …

A supplement I have been taken daily to help treat and soothe my stomach ulcers is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera Soft Gels. They help promote a healthy digestive tract. So far, they have helped soothe the lining of my stomach where the ulcers are so I am not …

In the summer months, my combination skin tends to lean towards oily, and I sometimes have acne due to the oiliness and using sun block products on my face. I like to use a toner or astringent during the day to freshen up my face and this really seems …

Of the nasal sprays that I’ve tried in the past, and I’ve tried quite a few of them, the Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray is probably one of the cheapest at only $3 a bottle. I have pretty severe allergies and, for the most part, they last pretty much the …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

People who struggle with mild depression don’t have to resort to chemical solutions. More and more companies appear yearly offering premium herbal solutions to all health matters. One such company is Nature’s Way. To treat my undiagnosed mild depression, I take Nature’s Way St. John’s Wort herbal supplement.
This particular …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

About a year ago, we took my daughter to an eye doctor and learned she needed new glasses. We ended up buying her a pair recommended by one of the people at that eye doctor and quickly discovered that the glasses weren’t only very expensive; they were not meant …

I bought a membership to the Fitness 19 gym in Fremont, CA a couple of months ago and have been working out there 2 to 3 times a week every week. The gym is a no frills gym, meaning no locker rooms, showers, pool, or …

My uncle gave me a Sobon88 bracelet from China. It’s selling here in the Philippines for around Php700 but it’s a lot cheaper when bought in China. It’s a black rubber bracelet with a silver metal clasp which can be adjusted by cutting the black rubber. …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

Excedrin Migraine is the first over-the-counter medicine approved the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine. Available is gel tabs, caplets and tablets it advertises to begin treating a migraine within 30 minutes of the first dose. Made by Novaris Consumer Health Inc. Excedrin Migraine is available …

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 had often seen the television commercials for a diet aid called Flush the Fat with Internal Flush, which advertises itself as a product designed to flush the excess fat from your body. I had assumed this was just another diet aid, until I saw this product on my …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

A temperature and pain medication for babies and children. I used this as a temperature medication for my son when he had a high fever of 39.3*. It took some hours to show results. Fever was so high that I could feel that the body was so hot …

I had sensitive teeth and gum problem. I went to the dentist for cleaning and advice. My dentist prescribed me Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash to rinse moth twice daily. I have always used mouthwash but non satisfied me. When I tried Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash I really liked …

This was only recommended by a doctor friend. Because diabetes runs in the family she said Alpha Lipoic Acids or ALA appears to help lower blood sugar with people with diabetes. It has the ability to kill free radicals that are harmful in the body. It causes tingling and …

I bought the Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike by Schwinn for $300 online. My previous bike was old and I thought of replacing it. I bought it because I thought it had a good design and was versatile. I like it.
I bought it online last January 2010. …

I stayed loyal to my old brand of dental floss, until at last, I unwound the last piece of string. Flossing remains an integral part of my oral hygiene, and I was more than glad to ditch my old floss for a better one. Granted indeed, Cleene …

I came across these pads a week or so after my son was born. I usually am against conventional disposable products due to their uncomfortable, nonbreathable nature, but these pads really exceeded my expectations as far as disposable products are concerned. These pads have no plastic in them to …

One winter when I was getting tired of constantly washing my hands and reapplying lotion when working with a friend in re-homing some animals, I decided to bring some hand sanitizer with me. It was great not to have to wash as frequently, but the problem was that the …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

I’m usually skeptical about products that claim to increase my fitness level or augment my physique (spam emails for breast enlargement, anyone?) so I was initially hesitant to lay out the cash for my spiffy new Avia i-Shapes.
It was the best money I’ve spent in a …

Likas papaya soap is a wonderful local product available in the Philippines. It is not surprising why this whitening soap has gained such a popularity over the years. I’ve used it and I love the wonderful whitening effects that it leaves the skin. It is very …

I get very dry eyes due to having small tear ducts and allergies. For me it is easy for my eyes to get very dry and red. I hate looking that way so I use eye drops to help my eyes feel less irritated and dry. One of the …