Diurex Water Pills are the over the counter solution for water retention. I was having some health issues and was retaining a lot of water. It really took a toll on my ability to get around. It even affected the feeling in my legs. I had ordered another product …

I am not usually big on the so called diet pills that help you lose weight, but I think this one has a chance at doing some good. It is Super Fat Burning System. It is a dietary supplement that helps you burn up unwanted fat safely …

During the summers one of the most essential skin care product required to keep my skin in good condition is a good sunscreen. The fact that stepping out in the sun often leaves my skin feeling irritated, it becomes important for me to use a sunscreen to help my …

I know it’s crazy to talk about bandages but the thing that I wanted to talk about was how I loved these things. They really did some justice when it came to healing my hands. Well, my finger that is. Here goes the story, I was at work and …

I have, for many years, been a fan of Neutrogena products. Though I wouldn’t exactly call them miracle cures for any particular problem, I find that they work for the money you invest in them, and there’s rarely been a product by this company that I haven’t enjoyed on …

I bought this product just for fun. I had never seen anything like it, and I had been trying out different types of deodorants, looking for one that was aluminum free, since learning of the risks associated with aluminum products.
This contained zinc ricinoleate, chamomile, potassium alum, phenoxyethanol, estratetaenol, and alcohol. …

Are you tired of mosquitoes? Do you want to have a straight night sleep?
I once experienced that, when you cannot sleep because these insects kept partying on your blood all night. Mosquitoes are parasites if I describe them. They live with the blood of people and other animals. Unfortunately, …

This little device clips onto my belt and is supposed to create a “cloud” around me which is supposed to keep mosquitoes from coming too close to me. I liked the idea behind the device because it meant not having to spray myself with mosquito repellent or keep a …

One of my better investments is my lifetime gym membership with Slimmers World International. Back in 1994, they had just opened a branch about five minutes away from my house. Their promotion: buy a weight-loss program from them and you can avail of the lifetime membership for about US$220 …

When a poster on a fibromyagia board I frequent mentioned this lotion, I knew I wanted to give it a try. It is a natural product without synthetic ingredients, petrochemicals or sulfates. It is made with seaweed extract and essentials oils of peppermint, geranium and lavender. I knew the peppermint …

I have fibromyalgia, and heat is one thing that helps me without fail. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces pain dependably.
I have long been a fan of heated rice packs and microwavable sinus pillows, booties, mittens, and anything else that gives warmth that you can relax with without being tied …

Neutrogena has been a company I have trusted for many years. I regularly use their skin products and soaps. I decided to try this one when I was having some issues with sensitive, irritated skin due to an allergic reaction. It was summer, so I could get away with …

I have been taking Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid everyday to protect me from getting sick or to boost my immune system and I tried taking Time-cee first. Time-cee costs $0.06, a 500mg capsule, orange color, and bitter in taste. I observed in its capsule that it causes brownish discoloration …

In my quest to find alternatives to the mass produced and highly minty products that dominate the mainstream oral care shelves, I have tried some very interesting natural products, including tooth powders. This product is a sort of powder-like substance, that contains peelu fibers. These are made from vegetable fiber, …

Because I’m a heavy coffee drinker and usually wake up in the morning telling my husband he does NOT want to kiss me because I have some serious morning breath, I usually end up brushing my teeth four times a day just to get the dry and ugly taste …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

I am one of those who suffer from some of the worst heartburn ever, and when it decides to burn it burns like a hot iron and gives me indigestion and discomfort that is nearly debilitating. I am told that this condition can be hereditary and it would …

Because of my severe vertigo, I have stopped joining group exercises like I use to. Instead, I shifted to the treadmill and the stepper in the gym as my warm-up and aerobic exercise before lifting weights. This happened a few years back and since then, I spend an average …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

I have tried this feminine wash and it has a ph of 3.5, it is very mild and gentle when used and it has a pleasant smell - it smells somewhat like coconuts and it isn’t really tangy and overpowering, the mild scent is soothing and when used it …

I have put my trust in Secret brand for many years. Every antiperspirant/deodorant product I have ever purchased of this brand has worked consistently and reliably. My favorite product form is the invisible solid, and this is what I usually buy.
However, since Secret has come out with …

We do bite different kinds of food and some of them do stain our teeth whether we like it our not. Few months ago I myself noticed I got some yellowish stain in two of my upper teeth so I went to the dentist to have it cleaned. However, …

My little cousins come over my house often because I baby-sit them a lot for my aunt. When they come over, they like to spend a lot of time outside, but they hate mosquitoes and getting bite by them because not only do the bites cause irritating itchy red …

I decided in my early forties that it was time to begin to take care of my self and lose weight the healthy way. October 2009, I went to Sportsmart Authority store and purchased their HealthRider Exerplay 200, which contains the Jillian Michaels fitness training SD card. …

Working for a call center industry can be really exhausting and stressful and the only thing I can think of to combat stress and fatigue is to take a brake for smoke or coffee. I usually take longer breaks for coffee than smoking but since I am having palpitations …

I needed to get a new scale after my last digital one died on me. I am not sure what happened but I knew I didn’t want another one like it because it just stopped working. I thought it was the batteries but I changed them and still no …

I have had high cholesterol for a few years, and attempts to treat it with prescription medicines have been frustrating. I tried several statin drugs, always with disastrous side effects that I refused to tolerate. Having fibromyalgia, I do not need any more muscle pain in my life, …

I have a problem with most of the adult toothpastes on the market. The mint flavors are so incredibly strong, that I cannot tolerate the burning sensation they cause. This leads to me not brushing long enough because I want to get it out of my mouth, which of course, …

I remember Pearl Drops products from my childhood but had not seen any in ages. I can remember the weird old tv commercials with a woman running her tongue over her teeth in an almost suggestive way. I assumed the products were no longer made. Imagine my surprise when …

I had been feeling quite guilty for the past few months. Reason- My husband and my children had been complaining of my newly developed snoring problem. Initially I thought that my family was just trying to pull my leg, but when my son recorded my snores and played it …

Memory is something lots of people take for granted. With the possibility of developing Alzheimer disease or dementia, I think proper care of your minds is something that should be a number one priority when it comes to our health regime.
Thus, I bring to your attention Ginkoba, a dietary …

I tried to lose some weight almost a year ago and since I know that sudden weight loss can cause fatty liver due to increased fats in the blood stream, I decided to take Godex carnitine orotate + vitamin B complex capsule, a medication which increases metabolism of fat …

Makers of this yet another health product that I have added to my “health discoveries” claim that the source of this highly concentrated mineral drop formulation introduced in the market as CMD, comes from the Salt Lakes in Utah. While vitamins are claimed to be the source of …

When I was working selling door to door, I was always on my feet and sometimes I just couldn’t find the best kind of shoes to wear because the condition of my shoes and my feet totally depended on the weather which changes on a day to day basis …

Sometimes I can be an impulse buyer, and that’s how I ended up with this product, which I just used. It was on a small display at the checkout where I was shopping, and there were several different varieties and products by the company sitting alongside it. I have been …

I have used a few Kirkland supplements before and generally find them to be good. Vitamin E is a great product to use for heart health, the immune system and a ton of other health benefits. My actual reason for buying these was for something different. While you can buy …

I like to use a variety of massage oils and body oils. As a treatment for the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia, my partner is kind enough to give me regular massages when needed. We have made a hobby of using different combinations to see what works best, …

I started working in retail for the first time in my life about two years ago. I’m up and down ladders all the time carrying boxes upon boxes of heavy merchandise, and it has, admittedly, gotten the better of me. I hate to say it, but I feel like …

When a friend had suggested I test my pH levels to see how acid or alkaline my tissues were, I thought she was nuts at first, but then I did some reading and it made sense that I should take this seriously. I’ve been struggling to lose some weight, and …

I recently changed my toothbrush because it is recommended by dentists that you change your toothbrush every three months. You would think I’d replace my old toothbrush with a new one of the same brand but not this time. The last time I bought a toothbrush it was for …

I always thought that long and thick eye lashes were always a great asset in making one’s eyes look beautiful and lively. But since I was those unfortunate ones with scanty and thin lashes- I felt that those with beautiful eye lashes were really blessed. Initially I did try …

I took Japan Rapid Weight Loss pills when I got frustrated in losing weight. There are lots of food supplements I tried before that seems to be working on me at first month but I gave up after a month or two because it is not working at all. …

I am one of those people who cannot deal with having toilet paper that isn’t soft enough. I prefer something that is a bit thicker and fluffier. I decided to try Charmin Toilet Paper Extra Strong when I found it at Costco. They offer a 4 pack of Charmin …

I was at a friend’s birthday party when she opened a gift from a family member containing a set of four heart shaped Pre de Provence soaps. Two were pink and two were white. I told her I had used that brand before and it was very good soap. …

I have been trying to lose weight (and succeeding) by eating less, eating sensibly, and exercise. To help me along, I have been trying lots of various natural products, so long as they seem safe. I found this tea while looking around at some weight loss products from a …

I have irritable bowel syndrome. I do not control it with prescription drugs, and that is my choice. Since it is a bit unpredictable, I have not found anything other than dietary measures that control it on a day to day basis. I prefer to use over the …

Stretch marks are definitely alarming at my age. I began having stretch marks when I lost a great deal of weight. I may have reduced my size to a slender figure, but a few parts of my body retained the flabs. I didn’t have a toned …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …

I have tried some of the 100% Pure products before, like their caffeine cream, and I decided I wanted to try their seafoam facial cleanser. This has the unusual attribute of working both as a cleanser and a mask. It foams up so you can wash your face, or you …