I feel my teeth are cleaner when I use Oral B toothbrush. What’s nice about this brand of toothbrush is that there is an indicator when you’ll need to buy a new one. This is important and so much helpful to me because it reminds me when it is …

I originally received this Pediacare product from the mother of a child that I frequently babysit when she is out of town. He has serious sinus issues, and gets colds very frequently, so his mom simply told me to keep the unit at my house just in case I ever …

Fungoral is a shampoo which features antifungal capacities and it is used to cure fungal skin infections. Its main ingredient is ketoconazole which can be commercially found in shampoos, topical creams and oral tablets. Ketoconazole 2% is also quite famous under the Nizoral brand name.
Personally I suffer from …

When I was running short on shampoo, (and money) one month, I bought a rather large and economical bottle of Equate brand Pro Vitamin moisture renewal shampoo and conditioner in one. It was more than enough to last me until I got paid, but I figured since I got so …

I love handmade specialty soaps and Lush makes some of the best I have ever tried. It took me a long time to try out the Lush brand, even though friends and fellow bath junkies had been urging me to do so for a long time. This soap shares the …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

Body sculpture is a manufacturer of fitness equipment from China. At first, I was very skeptical about buying a Home gym from Body Sculpture since it is China made and the quality might not be that good. I have canvassed different brands of home gym including Marcy, Body Solid …

I will admit that Clinique is quite an expensive brand, but with that investment of money comes something that really works. I have used so many facial scrubs that have somewhat worked for me so it’s hard to really know what works and what doesn’t. There are thousands of …

I’ve used HCG several times following the protocol that Dr. Simeon’s put together. I’ve tried 4 different brands and by far Creative Bioscience HCG 1234 has worked the best. If you don’t know about the HCG drops and protocol, lemme explain it quickly so there’s a better point of …

An effective whitening toothpaste seems a rare find in the grocery, but I know one that really works. Your dentist probably hasn’t told you yet that the best budget toothpaste you can bet your money on is the Colgate Total professional whitening toothpaste.
The last time I checked, my …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

One thing I cannot stand about working in an office is that you have to be around people who have terrible colds who are sniffling and sneezing around you and using your phone. No amount of advertising about how germs are spread seems to get through to certain …

I have been a user of Crest Pro Health mouth rinse for some time. I love that it is alcohol free and does not burn my mouth, and I also love the way it keeps my gums healthy. When I was in Walgreen’s one day, I noticed they …

One of my growing problems right now that I am adult is my sensitive immune system ever since, which often, made me sick especially if there’s an extreme weather changes.
I am very prone to flu, fever and coughing when the weather suddenly shifted, so I really need to take …

Himalaya products are pretty much expensive but they aren’t as effective as the product promise to be. Suffering from hair fall problem I have tried my hands on many products and one of them is The Himalaya Hair loss prevention cream. The cream comes in a small 60 ml …

I’ll be the first one to admit that I thought the Shake Weight workout looked kind of goofy when I first saw it. According to the buzz, you can go from flabby to firm in just six minutes a day. Okay that I have to see, so …

I became interested in natural medicine and essential oils for health treatments when I found out how useful adding them to my massage oils and bath products were. I used many different oils for various properties in massage creams and oils to help give an counter-irritant effect to ease …

My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

I have been using Althea contraceptive pills for more than two years now and I can say that this contraceptive pill is very effective, not only in decreasing my fertility, it also helps eliminate dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.
Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant …

I have always had really bad digestion issues and have suffered from constipation. One of the digestive supplements I have been using to improve my digestive tract is the Natures Secret Ultimate Fiber Cleanse. It comes in this huge 8 ounce container that has lasted me about 2 months …

Body massagers have always fascinated me and I just love using them on my body for some quick instant relief. I have always believed that these massagers are perhaps one of the best ways to help you de- stress —“ right in the comfort of your home. In fact …

My healthy looking skin always got me great compliments from friends and family. But to keep it healthy- I always made sure that it remained clean. For this I never hesitated to get the best products from the market- which I felt would help me achieve this goal. Trying …

Back in the day when large epilators were popular, I actually used to cringe a lot whenever I would use one of those large epilators because they were really painful and hard to use, and the first time I did it the device broke down and it produced a loud …

I was realizing that I had my current toothbrush for quite some time. I don’t like using the same toothbrush for more than three months, and knew that I was past my deadline. I wanted to try something different, and ran into the Smart Sense Gem Grip Toothbrushes with …

Most people including myself have been completely content with brushing the normal two to three times a day. I never really thought about brushing in between until I saw the Colgate Wisp mini brushes in a local store for a very cheap price. I decided that I needed to …

After so many years of having to resort to sleeping pills to get a good night rest, companies finally started to come out with some more natural alternatives to treat sleep problems. I have delayed sleep disorder, which means it takes me a really long time to fall asleep …

The price is a bit pricey but the Lancôme Aqua Fusion is one of my favorite moisturizer. This cost around $30 for less than 2 oz and comes in a little pump bottle. The packaging reminds me of the sea for some and looks really nice. I use …

Chapped lips have been apart of my life for many years. I especially have trouble with chapped lips during the colder times of the year. I really can’t stand it when the the burning occurs outlining my lips. I have tried many different kinds of lip …

Recently I got a cut on one of my feet that was taking a hard time to heal. This is because, it is on a part of my foot where whatever shoe or slipper I decide to wear keeps rubbing against it, so it keeps opening and that makes …

I use Imse Vimse Organic Sanitary Pads. These are an ethical alternative to disposable pads and are designed to be washed and re-used. Some people don’t like the sound of that but clothes and underwear are re-used so I’m never sure why re-usable pads freak some people …

When I get a burn on my hand from cooking and baking or a sunburn from the sun I like to use Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn Relief Formula Pain Relieving Gel with Lidocaine HCI. It helps relieve the burning sensation I have on my skin and it helps take …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

When I was shopping, and saw the word “buttercream” on a jar of salve, I think my diabetic subconscious sweet-craving alter ego took over and implanted the image of a huge buttercream frosted cake in my mind. I had to look more closely at the product.
I love butter …

Years ago, I had an allergic reaction to a Zest bar of soap. Since then, I have been hesitant about the brand, for obvious reasons. When I saw the Hint of Honey body wash, I was intrigued because I love the smell of honey. I picked it up and smelled …

Once in awhile I try out a product even though the skeptic alarm is going off full blast in my head. One such product was discovered in an Avon brochure, and was called Bust Sculpting cream. My skeptical mind told me that I would have heard of it …

Like most diabetics and fibromyalgia patients and anyone trying to lose weight, I need to keep active. My favorite low impact exercise is walking. There’s a nice little lake I can walk around locally, and this is a great way for me to enjoy the process of exercising. …

I have used Crest toothpaste for some time and I love it so I decided to try this. I just recently tried this and I love it. I used to use Listerine regularly but I love this because it’s not as strong which is certainly …

I have a mouth that is sensitive to strong mint flavors, so finding a mouthwash that leaves my mouth feeling fresh but doesn’t burn it is sometimes a challenge. I had used several mainstream brands of alcohol-free mouthwash, and preferred them vastly to the alcohol brands, but I wanted to …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

I have been using Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe for many months now. This started when I realized the importance of using a good hand sanitizer. This happened because I saw a portion in an early morning show which talked about the countless unseen bacteria we do encounter …

I can remember my mom using Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray on my cuts and scrapes as a child, and it seems I always have it in stock in my medicine cabinet these days for the times my own child comes home with a scrape or cut and …

When I was a kid in school, I remember a lot of other kids always having Luden’s cherry cough drops with them. It was one of those school loopholes. Because it was a medicine, if a parent wrote a note, the kid could eat them in class. If …

Over the past couple of months my skin has become drier and drier and more itchy and itchy. I recently picked up some Avalon Baby Moisturizing Organic Massage Oil about a week ago and have been using it after my showers and baths to help soften, nourish and hydrated …

This is a laxative that my mom used and it’s “natural source” so she prefered it since she does not really like anything NOT natural or western medicine. However I don’t really see any difference if its natural source or not since it still works the same. It is …

I am a contact lens wearer and I have never had any problems. I used to use acuvue 2 by Johnson and Johnson and then I saw a commercial for the Acuvue Oasys, they are supposed to be the ultra comfort series, with hydraclear plus. So, the …

I sort of have a love hate relationship with Pilates, but I persist in trying new workouts and equipment because there are just so many differences between instructors and methods.
At one point it seemed as if nearly every major fitness trainer or discipline that …

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 have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

The thing that I love about this hand sanitizer amongst all sanitizers in the market is how lovely it smells! To begin with, I am not fond of using perfumes or cologne with fruity scents but this one is absolutely an exception. The smell of this hand …

Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …