When I tried the Slimfast liquid chocolate drink, I thought it had a pretty good taste. I wanted something that I could easily take with me without having to pull out a can though. It would just make it easier to carry some powder around with me than cans …

When my cuticles need some grooming I always have this product on hand. Sally Hansen’s Instant Cuticle Remover is a clear gel formula that comes in a small, neat plastic bottle that’s perfect for your purse, cosmetic bag, or medicine cabinet.
Along with a good manicure stick, …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had some worries about my heart. I actually had a few symptoms that I thought might be heart related, but they turned out to be GERD related instead. For awhile, with my doctor’s permission, I decided to put myself on a low …

When I wore a particularly greasy brand of sun block for a few days, I broke out all over my arms and neck in pimples. To treat this quickly, I decided to try an anti-acne product to use as body wash. I looked around, compared prices and finally settled …

I have combination skin that is dryer in the winter months, and can sometimes get irritated to the point that I do not want to use fragrances on it. One year, I had been trying out some of the Grandpa’s soaps and found them charming as well as a very …

After my girlfriend started to talk in detail about how much she hated to have to shave her legs on a daily basis I told her that I thought that she should get her legs waxed and she said that it would be too painful but she needed to …

There are a few products that are timeless and classic, and one of these is Dove’s classic white beauty bar, with “1/4 Moisturizing lotion.” I believe in the 1970’s they called it moisturizing cream—“ cream must be out of style! But Dove certainly isn’t.
The Dove brand …

I started using Unilever’s Sunsilk hair fall solution shampoo for the obvious reason that my hair is falling off. Every time I shower, comb my hair or just simply run my fingers through it, my hair falls. I hate seeing my hair on our bathroom’s floor or on my …

It is an antiseptic cream. It is a product of Himani manufactured by Emani Limited. It is used by millions of people worldwide. I am using this cream from last 10 years and I am still using it. It is very good for all skins. Mostly I use it …

I noticed lately how many toothbrushes are on the market that are electronically operated. I have wondered about these toothbrushes since first hearing about them. I wanted to know how well these actually worked and if there was any noticeable difference from a regular toothbrush. I have children who …

Since I am a person with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), I use all products that have no fragrance or chemicals in them for my personal hygiene and cleaning products for my home.
Today, I would like to tell you about the “Free and Clear” hair and body products that I …

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. I saw this electronic cigarette at a nearby gas station , and decided to give it a shot. I was curious if it would be of any help to me after my …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

Diabetes is really is a curse for food loving people, we need to refrain from consuming just everything. Out finally has a hereditary history of diabetic patients and I was sure that sooner or later I too would be effected with the disease, which I eventually did. Now the …

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. …

Far too many children in America are overweight, and that means they are probably headed for a lot of problems regarding their health!
There is a program through Blue Cross of California that is helping to keep children at acceptably healthy weights. The program is called, “Kick”, and the number …

Many years ago, when I was a teenager, my mom used a jojoba shampoo on her hair, and I started using it too. It seemed to give both of us a lot of body and volume, and smelled great. Now that I am older and my hair is thinning …

Now we already know about the whisper sanitary pads. Now I am going to tell about my experience after using the whisper ultra thin pads. These are the costliest pads, which are available in the shops. These pads are still better and superior then the whisper sanitary …

I was told by my musician friend that there is a massage team in almost all major cities in West Europe and the US and Canada who give kick ass massages. It seems that this team mainly does massages for musicians. Since I am a small timer musician myself, …

I have always been a Colgate kind of girl and it has always been my choice of toothpaste when going shopping. Recently when we went to the store for household supplies my husband wanted to try something different that he said is a good brand that he likes to …

My 18 month old toddler had a bad case of nappy rashes recently and as I was browsing in Watson’s, I noticed that Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly can be used to soothe discomfort on baby’s skin. I was impressed as not only can I use it to moisturize …

When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …

No matter how we tried to avoid mosquitoes, we honestly can’t because they are almost everywhere. Dengue and malaria viruses are brought by this creatures so we should learn how to protect ourselves. Use mosquito spray ( Raid ) in your houses as much as possible and always clean …

I’m not a huge fan of petrochemicals, but Vaseline is one of the brands that I will use. The reason is that I simply haven’t found something that’s more effective. A staple in my purse or backpack is Vaseline Intensive Moisture Locking Lotion, usually in the 1 fluid ounce …

My officemate gave this to me. Actually, this is for her but since she is pregnant she refuse to use it. Nutrilite Acerola is a chewable Vitamin C. It claims that it can protect us from stress, heat of the sun and pollution. I started taking this one 2 …

I’m the type of person who take vitamins on a regular basis. One of those was a multi vitamin. I have tried different brands of multi vitamins but when I got pregnant I switched to a prenatal multivitamin to support my needs. The ob gyne recommended that I …

I grew up with Yakult Probiotic Drink. I used to drink this a lot during my childhood days. I usually brought it with me in school and drank it during snack time. I never knew at that time that it was a good nutritional drink. I just drank it …

I have been having trouble with my scalp for some time and I have tried a lot of things that were supposed to get rid of my dandruff and these things did work for a while but I find that in the long run they stopped working and the …

One thing I’m particular about are hygiene, specifically dental hygiene, which is why I use the Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush with firm bristles. Call me crazy, but I’ve always been picky about the toothbrush I use, and with reason. I’m always searching for a decent toothbrush and I think …

I found that Nature’s Gate Vitamin E Oil is a great product for those with dry skin or those looking to soften up rough skin.
Originally I spotted a bottle of this oil in the Vitamin Shop and figured in might be helpful for my hands since they …

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 …

After trying several clay masks in the past that helped with an acne problem, I needed a new one to treat a flare up of my adult acne, which plagues me in the summer. Queen Helene is what you would call a very inexpensive product. However, it did have all …

I have been trying to develop my hairstyling skills a bit lately. I have naturally wavy, long, frizzy and damaged hair. I love to use a flatiron or the InStyler to give it a straighter, sleeker look. Since they both use heat, and heat just aggravates frizz in the …

I have a tendency to suddenly jump up and start dancing if a song I like comes on the radio and I also have a tendency to sit for a long time at my computer and both activities have caused me to pull the muscles in my back numerous …

I am a female with Asian skin and in my mid-20s. Acne has been a big problem for me all my life because I have oily skin, and I really don’t give much attention to my skin. I don’t follow any skin care rules like applying a toner and …

I like to try natural remedies for every day problems, so that I am getting less exposure to chemicals and unwanted additives. I don’t avoid all of them, but I figure if I make some effort it will at least help protect my health in some small ways. I bought …

When we just moved here, we got a letter from this company.We had no idea what was all about. Actually it was for my youngest son. We called them and we need to bring him to their office. Their office is just like a health consultation service.
We brought …

I appreciate beauty but addicted to beauty or not, we must always take care of our skin. Since I’m in my early thirties now, part of my bathing routine is maintaining good skin. I’m no beauty expert but I believe that exfoliation is important in my skin …

So, I don’t really get a lot of acne but as a 30-yr old woman I do from time to time get breakouts on my face. I have uncomplicated acne that is usually due to overeating sweets that my body is trying to detox or it’s hormonal. I like …

On my last visit to the hairdresser, she used a nice smelling mousse product to style my hair. I asked what it was, and she showed me the can. Redken “Guts.” I thought it was an interesting name, and she told me it did really well on my hair. …

I love Burt’s Bees products and I also love to take a hot soak at night before bed to ease muscle pain and relax. When I saw this product the first time, I didn’t buy it because it was a bit expensive. However, after using a few other Burt’s …

So this product claims to be free from any sugar content which ignites the thriving of bad bacteria that cause our mouth to emit bad breath. Well, this claim is true because I tasted and even swallowed a bit of the liquid I sprayed in my tongue. The taste …

Throughout the years, I have heard of how zinc supplements will help shorten colds and flu because it will boost your immune system. And since zinc is a necessary supplement the body needs in order to have healthy cell regeneration and growth, it just made sense to buy the supplement …

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 …

Though I’m not a vain person by nature, I take great pride in keeping my skin and hair and nails as healthy as possible. I have nice thick nails that are a perfect shade, but they are sometimes brittle and prone to breaking if I’m not careful with them, …

After a burn accident to my wrist, I had to wear gauze to cover the wound for several weeks. I was sent home from the emergency room with a roll of adhesive tape that nearly caused as much damage to my skin as the burn. It turned …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

I have been a Passport member of Fitness First for 3 years. This meant that I can work out in any branch that I want, even when I’m in abroad. The ABS-CBN branch is like my 2nd home. Most of the people know each other and are very sociable. …

I had a painful experience with an enthusiastic dental hygienist in the late 1980s. Since then I’ve been an extreme teeth flosser (ETF). In fact on two separate occasions while having my teeth cleaned since the previous hygienic torture my dentist has cautioned me not to floss so vigorously …

I don’t like to admit that I’ve had this problem before, but it’s the least I can do to assure that those out there who have suffered from a similar fate will know which products they can turn to and which ones they might need to stay away from. …