I have a health condition that unfortunately affects my hair growth among other things. Like many other women, I dream of having healthy long hair. I do my best to use healthy hair practices in order to keep my hair in shape, but I also realize the …

I knew I needed to start exercising. My parents were telling me and obviously, my body was telling me. So, one day, I was chatting with a friend who told me she started yoga. She told me she loved it and learned on her own. I was instantly interested. …

Since I use a variety of massage oils for treating my fibromyalgia pain, I love to try new ones. I had never used an Ayurvedic massage oil before, and the ingredients looked interesting, but I did not want to order a large bottle in case I did not like the …

When I was suffering from a long term bladder problem due to scar tissue, I decided to take cranberry capsules instead of drinking the juice. I had been drinking the cranberry juice on a doctor’s advice, which turned out to be very poor advice. I did not have an infection, …

I got my early Christmas gift yesterday! I have been wanting a Wii Fit ever since I saw it on television and internet. I just hate the fact that it is very hard to find one. And Ebay sellers sell a $90 worth piece for double the …

When I was younger and in high school, I never used deodorant, and trust me, that made me quite an oddball to my fellow students as well as a target for secret ridicule from the nastier girls in class. But the reason why I never wore deodorant was for the …

Toothpaste are like candies, they come in various flavors. One of the things I anticipate most when I do my grocery shopping is to see a new flavor on the shelves. Close Up has always manufactures great flavors and one of those that they have released is “Fire Freeze”. The …

One of the greatest problems I experience during the winters is dry chapped lips. The fact that the cold winds outside often make my lips dry, smiling or even opening my mouth to eat became a matter of concern. This situation made me feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy …

I was so, so, so disappointed in this cleanser, I honestly expected more from it, I was just so upset and surprised when I realized that it wasn’t benefitting my skin at all! I was watching some lady’s skin care regimen on Youtube when she just kept mentioning how …

My teeth had become sensitive and this sensitivity was making me very uncomfortable. The problem of sensitivity always remained an on and off affair. The reason for this as my dentist had suggested was because I was rather hard on my teeth while brushing, which in turn had made …

I went in to get a hair trim about three weeks ago, against my better judgment might I add. I knew for a fact that the mere “trim” would actually end up taking off more than two inches off of my hair. However, my hair had disastrous split ends …

I know many of us want sparkling teeth to attract opposite sex. This is a genuine product to fulfill this wish of yours. Using toothpaste once a day couldn’t compensate the effect of 5 mugs of coffee I used to have every day. I was losing the shine of …

I bought this product when I was having a severe winter itch issue. I was unsure at first what it was, a shower wash or an oil. The description defied logic to me. It looked thin in the bottle like an oil, and it was an amber color which seemed …

Nivea has quite a few sets of new product line and I believe this is such a huge wave for the brand. They used to be concentrating on women beauty products and now they have introduced a line of masculine products for the metrosexual boys. These products are also …

I am a faithful buyer of Colgate. I use Colgate Total and always purchase it when I run out of it. However one time I went to SM Supermarket and I could not find any Colgate products! So I thought of another option and I saw Close up Crystal …

I have always loved tea tree oil and I use it in a variety of ways. I often use it in creams for my feet or skin in general for its antiseptic properties. I like the pure oil, but sometimes I prefer a strong dose of tea tree in a …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

With all of the fantastic gadgets and electronic products which I manage to get my hands on through work I find it rather strange that I am now writing my third toothbrush review! But what can I say; your teeth are important to you, right?
But I do have …

After using the vanilla honey Kiss my Face lip balm, I was sold on the brand. I wanted a mint flavored balm too, because I like the tingle it gives the lips and it helps you feel like your breath is fresher for some reason. I was every bit …

My hairdresser sent me to the doctor to check on my scalp because of itching and noticeable thinning of hair. The doctor said I probably had a mild case of eczema on my scalp, and recommended I use the over the counter version of Nizoral A-D shampoo. Because I …

My day starts and ends with brushing my teeth. I brush my teeth two times a day and I never forget to follow this schedule. Ever since i have started working online i have developed this habit of going off to bed very late in the night and that …

I have been a fan of hand warmers and other self-sustaining heat pads for years. I had not tried this brand until recently, and I expected them to be as good as any I had used, since the quality between different brands has been generally consistent. I was surprised to …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

I have always had a fascination for skin care products particularly those which were natural and free from all kind of chemicals and other artificial ingredients. Since these products have less chances of causing any kind of side effects to my skin, I always felt that these products …

Nycil is the name of the body powder, which is again very good. It is too good for me because of many reasons. Actually my skin is dry by nature and that is why the dry skin is very delicate. Due to a lot of pollution …

One of the newest variants of toothpaste giant Close Up is Close Up White Now. It is contained in a classy transparent plastic box with a deep blue color used to create the concept. It snatched my attention when these boxes were piled up neatly in the supermarket. I picked …

A diabetes patient and good friend turned me on to these socks. Although they are not made specifically for diabetics, they have some interesting features that makes them unique and desirable. I have long been a fan of the Earth Therapeutics company, so when I was told it was them …

After ending my rehab sessions for my back after suffering from painful back pains brought on by prolonged sitting in front of the computer last year, I also searched for a different lumbar brace not the usual medical brace which I also use when I needed to stabilize my back …

Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

One brand of soap that I usually prefer to bathe with is a brand of bath soap called “Lux”. This is because I have discovered over the years that Lux neither dries out my skin too much, nor takes too long to wash off especially when I’m in a …

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 …

When my daughter was first born, she gave us a scare. When a baby is first born, they are given a hearing test in the hospital. When the doctors gave our daughter her hearing test they thought there was a problem. They recommended that we go …

When I was a kid, my mom would always put Sebo de Macho on my wounds, cuts and bruises. She says that it prevents scarring. And thank god that she thought about scars, too because I was an especially active kid, and I would always go home with all …

I was given this oil as a Valentine gift from my very romantic and thoughtful Valentine.
I love getting and giving massages, and as a fibromyalgia patient, it has a great health benefit as well as being fun and sexy.
This oil is a very high quality blend that is …

I have owned a Total Gym for years. I recently upgraded to the Total Gym 1800 because it had some improved features, and my old one was starting to deteriorate from years and years of use. What I love about the Total Gym 1800 is that there are …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

They say extensive usage of alcohol will make your skin dry, the truth is, I have been using Casino rubbing alcohol for a long time now and I never felt my skin drying. The alcohol comes in two “scents”, the original and the scented one (this is in a …

I found a half full can of this deodorant/antiperspirant spray in a closet. This is not usually how I end up with my health products, but since it was there, I decided to use it. It didn’t seem very old, and although I am usually not a big fan …

Radox Muscle Soak Herbal Bath Salts produce no bubbles but are infused with natural herbs and minerals to soothe your aching muscles. I have bought Radox regularly all my life and it is a staple product in my bathroom. It is a good product which is …

This has got to be the best sunscreen I have ever used! Seriously! I love it so much! A friend of mine recommended it to me, she has a 3 year old son, and she protects him like a hawk! Whenever we go out to the beach she is …

The weather where I live has been very hot lately. A few weeks ago I attended a childhood friend’s birthday party that was held at a local park. Although I took the precaution of applying sunscreen prior to the event, I still ended up becoming moderately sunburn …

When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

No, it isn’t High Endurance. I have tried a few different Old Spice products, and I have never been satisfied with any of them. This is not an anti-perspirant, it’s more like a cologne or a —˜smell-good’ product. The smell is wonderful, I’ll admit, but that’s all you’re going …

I love my job, but lately it has been very difficult for me to cope with an abundant amount of overtime and late night work sessions. Not only have I been getting a lot less sleep lately, but I have also begun to notice that this has taken …

I used these pH boosting drops for over three weeks, while staying with a friend out of town. He was a big believer in keeping the body and all that goes into it alkaline, and he insisted that I use the drops in everything I drank that was water based, …

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 …

When I was looking for a wipe that I could take with me in my purse for when I changed feminine hygiene products on my menstrual period, I came across these at a Walgreen’s store. I liked the idea that they were natural and organic and did not have …

Frankly, I am not used to use mouthwash after brushing. But when I tried using the Oral-B Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, it is indeed brushing is not enough. I first bought the Oral B mouthwash two years ago. There are still times that I skip using mouthwash but when I …

I have a big bag of cotton balls that I have not used in quite a while. The reason I have not used them is because I bought these cotton rounds from CVS, and I like them so much better. I use a type of nail polish remover that does …

I had the problem of added fat on my body a few months back and was recommended by a friend to try Bakson’s Phytolacca berry tablets, to see a visible difference.
I was not convinced, as all known people were trying to give vague, untested ideas and I naturally thought …