I was introduced to this soap by my cousin who has been using it for years. At first she said that it is very difficult to buy or see one in supermarkets or groceries. She has to buy online and wait for weeks for her to receive her kojic …

A few weeks back, due to a minor car accident I suffered major cuts on my arms and wrists which slowly developed into deep wounds. Although these wounds slowly healed after applying an antiseptic cream, my real problem started now. After my wounds healed the massive scars on my …

I was blissfully unemployed for about seven years, getting my children responsbile enough to stay home by themselves for a few hours at a time when I was ready to get back to work. And, as a stay-home mom, I had the luxury of being able to sit around …

I have always had the problem of double chin ever since my childhood days. Although I tried various ways and means (massaging the chin and trying to do various chin exercises), I did not get much relief. The presence of double chin made a great difference in my physical …

For the last two weeks, I have been experiencing a cold worse than I have ever had before. It has been a while since I have even been sick with a cold, but I felt pretty unfortunate to have to feel it again, and in a more severe manner. …

First, a disclaimer. I am not a sun tanner. I use vampire-strength sun block when I am outdoors. I discovered this product through a friend, who came over when I had a pool party one year. She is a sun tan person and kept this lotion in her bag. It …

I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …

Icy&Hot is a pain reliever that can be used for many things. This is a temporary pain relieving cream that relaxes areas that are causing pain. This is the type of cream that athletes use when exercising, has a sprained or strained muscle, or are having pain for any …

Johnson’s is known for their leading line of baby products, especially their shampoos and soaps designed for a baby’s sensitive skin. They pay very close attention towards a baby’s skin, and their products never fail to take into consideration the comfort of the baby by making their products “Tear …

o.b. is my favorite brand of tampons. There are several things that I like about them but they do have two draw backs.
First the likes: They are so compact that you can hide one in your’ jean pocket if you don’t feel like carrying your’ purse. I like that …

I have had one of these tooth brushes for three years now and have to say I really like it. It has made a difference as far as my dentist is concerned also. I go in for cleanings one a year and the time they have to spend …

I purchased the Alli starter pack for the same reason anyone would buy a diet aid, to lose weight. The box of refill pills would lead you to believe that you must start with the starter kit, but they are basically the same thing. When you buy …

When I began taking various vitamin and mineral supplements to try and improve my various health conditions like diabetes and fibromyalgia, I sought advice from various people who were more educated about natural treatments than I was. When several supplements were recommended and miracles were promised, and then I found …

I have usually been pleased with Nature Made supplements, so when I found a really good buy one get one free sale on the brand, I stocked up. One item I bought was the high potency magnesium. I have several reasons for wanting to take magnesium. It is a …

I am alleregtic to brinjal and Raddish which i love very much. I simply can’t stay awy from them so i carry a allergy tablet all the time with me. Previously I use to go for Avil which is good no doubt but makes you feel very sleepy. After …

When I learned about sulfates dulling hair color and also possibly having some negative health effects, I started looking into using sulfate free shampoos more often. I ended up using both sulfate free/ natural products and mainstream ones when I needed to feel my hair was cleaner, because most …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

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 had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

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 …

I absolutely love handcrafted soaps. They are made with love and care by artists of the craft, and not only do they smell great and come in fascinating varieties, but the old-fashioned, cold process soap making yields products that are excellent for your skin and all natural. I like …

After failing at several weight loss attempts, I turned to my friends for advice. One friend suggested the Caveman Diet. She said she had been following it for approximately a month and had successfully lost 20 pounds. I wasn’t sure what to think about the name …

I really do not know what I was thinking about when I decided to purchase this product. Most of my experiences with Nivea products have been good, but this product was a let down for me. I like the shade of the product in the tube which …

When I had an outdoor hot tub for a few months when I lived in Texas, I was thrilled to find out that I could add fragrances to it. You cannot add the products you would put in your bath water because they can clog the filter, and completely unbalance …

I don’t have allergy symptoms often, but when I do, they really knock me out and keep me from functioning the way my full time job requires, mostly because I don’t get them that often and I’m just not used to feeling so congested and groggy all the time. …

I definitely give a thumbs up for this baby soap. I don’t only use it for my baby but it’s also great for pregnant women like me who have very sensitive skin. The label says it’s Hypoallergic and it lives up to its name. I suffered from …

I have been using Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste in Clean Night Mint for the last couple of months and I must say it gets my teeth squeaky clean. I even like the clean cooling mint taste it has and I am not a big fan of mint at all.
The …

While flipping through the channels one day, I spotted a woman with the most perfectly chiseled mid-section. Since a perfect tummy has always eluded me, I was curious to find out what she did to have such awesome killer abs. That person
happened to be Brenda DyGraf, an …

For those of you that know Neutrogena, you’re probably a fan of this brand. I know I am. In my early teenage years, I used this product religiously to help control the over excessive amounts of oil my face produced and for the most part, it kept the acne at …

I suffer from a hiatal hernia and take prescription medication to deal with the pain and bloating it causes me. Recently due to a series of stressful events I noticed I was experiencing more gas and pressure in my abdomen but nothing serious enough to cause another doctors prescription. …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. It has been essential in keeping me active and healthy. I love to use bath salts, because they have some amazing health effects and help to treat my condition. The minerals added to the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and …

Awhile back I became interested in trying out a body lotion with cocoa butter in it. Everyone was saying so many positive things about it. I also became cautious of some of the ingredients that were used to manufacture the popular lotions that I was using. …

I bought this when I was recovering from a serious knee injury so i could build my fitness back up slowly at home before going back to the gym or running on the street.
I liked the idea of training at home rather than walking or jogging on the streets …

I was introduced to Ultimate Omega by my officemates that is why I get interested to get a fish oil supplement for my diet. Unfortunately I do not have a budget for Ultimate Omega one time that I have to look for alternative just to having fish oil …

I had tried going to one of those Dr. Scholl’s centers where you can step on the machine and the machine will tell you what kind of insole you need to get for your shoes, but the machine near me was broken so I just had to guestimate what …

I have fallen in love with all of the lush bath products, and since I had been so happy with them, I decided to try this very unusual facial scrub. Rather than a paste or gel, this product, like their others, comes as a solid. It is actually …

I recently had a pregnancy scare. After not getting my period for about two weeks I freaked out and decided to go to Planned Parenthood. That whole week, I was a paranoid mess, complete and utter mess. I hope I never have to go through anything like that ever …

When I became interested in natural products, I sought out the ones that were highly recommended and unusual. This body wash was found for me by a friend, and it turned out to be one of my favorites. It is made with coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba, glycerin and essential …

I am total beauty freak and find it quite fascinating experiment with various skin care products that are available in the market that would actually help me take care of my skin or hair in a rather simple and interesting manner.
So during one of those casual shopping sprees …

Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

I often experienced an itchiness to my throat most especially when the weather is cold. I don’t want this to result sore throat that’s why I see to it that I have Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Dual antibacterial Lozenges. This is recommended by my Doctor because I often …

Whenever you reach adolescent stage, you will surely have pimples in your face. I was blessed with great skin and people always commented me on that. However, when I reached 19, pimples started to grow on my face, the part near my jaw. It was so disturbing that I …

My husband and I used to go to the gym but when we build our new house we found it quite practical to make a room for one mini gym. Well that has been a good decision. This has saved us some money as we don’t pay for a …

As if it wasn’t enough to want gorgeous pearly whites and fresh breath, scientists have now determined a causal link between gum disease and a host of other dangerous illness including heart disease. Enough said, I ran out and purchased a Waterpik Dental water jet system PDQ! …

I picked these up at Wal Mart because I always like to have some moist wipes with me at all times. They come in handy at times and I always like to be prepared. These are compared to the Cottonelle brand ones and work just as well for a …

I was introduced to this brand of cleanser when I borrowed a friend’s shower. It was her favorite, and I understand that it is difficult to talk her into using anything else. It meets a particular need—“ it is a luxurious product with a nice, pampering feel to it, …

The nutritional supplement, Ensure Plus, is specifically made for people who want to either maintain or gain weight, like in my case. It comes in an assorted amount of flavors. Some that I know off hand are Strawberry, Chocolate, and Butter Pecan. The only flavor I have experience with …

I deal with dry mouth a lot. Much of it is due to medications I have to take for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried a few things to help with my dry mouth. I have chewed gum, sucked on hard candy, and …

I find this moisturizer on the heavy side. I bought this after looking through the other Lush products. I have combination skin and I’m easily prone to breakouts. Especially in moisturizer, if I chose the wrong one, a wrath of nightmare would be brought upon me the next morning. …