When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

Camphor and milk in the same name isn’t exactly a combination of ingredients I think of when I think of treating my skin using an antibacterial wash, but there it was, all in one simple product. I don’t even remember where I found Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk, …

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 mild adult acne that tends to flare up based on hormone cycles. I find most acne treatments to be irritating to my skin. I read many reviews on this product before purchasing. There are more expensive professional units out there, but I didn’t want to spend a …

Always Infinity pads are very unique and innovative in several ways. First, there are small holes in this new material that make up the bulk of the pad called “Infinicel” that allow fluid to be drawn swiftly away from the body during a heavy flow. There is a small …

This store brand product from Rite Aid is the allergy medication known as diphenhydramine, or by brand name, Benadryl. Diphenhydramine is the only allergy medication that has always worked for me, so I try to keep it always on hand. I have pollen allergies, mold allergies, and several mystery …

I am fastidious about looking after my teeth so when I heard that Colgate had released their best ever electric toothbrush I had to buy one to see how it compared to my usual one (also Colgate, but an older model). The brush is supplied with two brush …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

So, you are either short-sighted or long-sighted and you’ve either had glasses before, or maybe you’ve window shopped and tried different types of frames or you are in a battle against yourself whether to put in $200 approx. for some good frames or spend $20 approx. for monthly disposable …

I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …

I’ve been using dead sea salts and mineral bath additives for ages. It really helps me with relaxing before bed, and also does wonders for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Sometimes a nice mineral soak can be the difference in a good night of sleep versus a night of pain and muscle …

For the past two weeks I have been taking the new Vital8 Gummy multivitamins. First, if you don’t like gummies, these vitamins are not for you. They must be chewed well to be effective, so if you don’t like the taste or texture you can’t opt to …

My body was under many physical and mental stresses due to personal circumstances in my life and my illness. One of the supplements I started taking six months ago to help cope with my stresses better and to reduce the amount of physical stress on my body was the …

When I took a trip to Florida last year, I spent more time in the sun than I had originally prepared for. I ran out of the rather expensive sun block product I had brought with me, and could not find the brand in a store there. Rather than lose …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

The 7 Day Diet is one of numerous diets I’ve tried. I found this diet plan online when I was searching for free diet plans. I was tired of paying a lot of money for diet plans and diet foods that didn’t work for me. I …

Say what you will about the recent financial fiasco that the LA Weight Loss corporations have found themselves embroiled in, but there is one product that I will recommend until the day they stop all production. This product is their Essential Fatty Acid tablets that contains not only the much-touted …

Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …

Last week when I suddenly slipped off the stairs —“ I happen to sprain the ankles of my left leg. The pain in my legs was so severe that I could hardly walk a step. This made me highly uncomfortable because my life seemed to come to a stand …

Once in a while, I just can’t sleep. Too much on my mind, wound up or nervous because of something. Sometimes I am tired but not sleepy that’s the hardest of all: my body wants to rest but just cannot slip into the blissful unconsciousness. It is …

Honestly, I can’t even say when or where I found about CLA supplements. I think I was just browsing through GNC one day and found it on the shelves. After some research I found that CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid was actually quite healthy for the body as it is …

Having lunch at home is still a luxury my entire family can enjoy. However, it is crucial that we time our schedules well as both my husband and the kids have only about an hour to eat and continue with work or school. I pick up the older one …

I actually bought this product to keep it in the bathroom at work, because the company I work for apparently doesn’t care if we have clean hands and never provides us with a decent product to use. My boss ended up just spending money out of her own pocket …

Last week during one of those casual trips to the market down the lane, I happened to set my eyes on this product called Peppermint & Lavender Eye Pillow. This product looked like any other eye mask I had previously used, but the only difference was that this mask …

I have irritable bowel syndrome, which means frequent shifts from
constipation to diarrhea, often in a very dramatic way for each. It
can be quite disturbing. Unable to tolerate the prescription
medication that is recommended for the condition, I treat it with
natural means, using lots of fiber and over the counter medicines
only when …

I take a lot of vitamins and several medications for health issues, and I am sort of a disorganized person but it’s because I am forgetful. If I do not have something staring at me to say “take this”, I might forget. So, for that reason, and …

I really like Neosporin, and use it all the time because my daughter comes to me often with scrapes and cuts from playing out in the forest, or riding her bike off-road, and being a girl, she just doesn’t need any scarring if it can be helped. When …

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 …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

I’ve always been picky about what type of facial tissue I use because I seem to always have a runny nose and don’t want a tissue that’s going to dry out or irritate my nose. For several years, I just suffered with sandpaper-like tissues and sub-par products until …

There are different ways to find out if you’re pregnant or not. When you need to know it as soon as possible and you can’t wait to go to the doctor to get it confirmed, they sell pregnancy tests in the pharmacy that can tell you the result quickly. …

I know my bones are weak, this is because even a single standing from sitting hurts my back. I was not discipline and never been because I used to carry heavy things in improper position and even when sitting I slouch. I always forgot to take care of my …

All of us live an active life. We do our household chores, go to work almost everyday, engage into sports and students attend their classes. Most of the time, we are under stress. During these vigorous activities, we can’t stay away from shedding off some sweat. These sweat bring …

A favorite hobby of mine is trying out products from other countries, especially bath products and soaps. I have a friend in the UK who sends me treats from the British bath shoppes, but sometimes I find a nice import all on my own.
Such is the case …

I color my hair at hone, much to the dismay of my hairstylist who had to admit that I did a pretty good job of it. Despite her bitterness that I insisted on saving that money, she did recommend a few products for me to use that I have greatly …

Although not explicitly stated as such this supplement is claimed to be the “natural Viagra”.
This legendary Peruvian Maca today known as Peruvian Ginseng, according to modern studies may promote libido, sexual potency and energy. The nutritional value of dried maca root is high, similar to cereal grains such as …

EZ-Access Aluminum Threshold Ramps - 1″ to 6″ heights was the second wheel chair ramp we tried to make our house wheel chair accessible. You can read my review on the first one if you would like to learn about other wheelchair ramps and our saga. Now this one …

Here is my honest and extensive reivew of the Sensa Weight Loss System that has been advertised on television, radio and print add. I purchased the Sensa system wanted to lose at least 30 pounds on the program. Now I am in no way, shape or form …

I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …

This 40g (1.4oz) is one of the best muscle rubs I have used. I use this 40g gel when I feel aches coming after a long day at the computer or after a strenous workout in the gym or after doing a long jog round the neighbourhood. This gel …

Unfortunately last year, I suffered heavily with bouts of thrush. It turned out to be one severe infection that, although I was treating it and calming it, I was never fully getting rid of it. I tried what seemed like everything, mostly Pessary medications to begin with that I …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

There are some products out there that really do taste terrible but work, like that ad for a cough medicine that is on television. Listerine Oral Care Strips is one of these products; it actually tastes so bad that I almost threw up when I first tried them, but …

I recently learned when I went to the dentist that I am a grinder! I often wondered why I would sometimes awake with a sore jaw and aheadache. The dentist told me these are signs of grinding , the most obvious sign is the wearing down of my teeth …

I am an avid lover of all types of massagers and have a collection of massagers suited for different parts of the body. Massagers according to me are a great aid to relax and remove the tension both physically and mentally. That is why I never ever missed any …

I try to keep my oral care standards as high as possible. Having diabetes, I need to avoid any avoidable health risk—“ and having tooth and gum disease is a huge risk for diabetics, who are already at risk for heart disease. Recent studies have linked gum disease to …

After a long hours of standing at my work place and that too with my high heeled shoes, made me just throw myself on the bed as soon I reached home. My feet especially my toes would ache terribly, making it impossible for me to just stand up even …

Katinko Ointment is an ointment costing Php 100 at 75 grams. I lie this product out of all similar products I bought before because I think it is pretty good and does what it is supposed to do. First of all, this product is an ointment which aims to …

I buy this brand of saline solution because it’s cheap. It’s been somewhere around $1.25 at Target for quite some time when other brands are two or even three times as much. Granted, other types of saline solution have special cleaners and other add-ins, and this …

The Jenny Craig I went to in Tulsa was great. The people were friendly and I loved going every week to pick out what I was to eat. And I lost 11 pounds in the first week! The food is actually good, and it helped me learn portion sizes. …