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 …

I do not use the traditional mouth thermometers any more, and though I have an ear-reading thermometer, I purchased the Exergen Temporal Thermometer after I found out I could not use the ear thermometer on my child when she has an earache. The temporal thermometer can be used …

I have been around sports my entire life. Because of that, I am always trying to find a supplement that can suit all of my needs. I have tried all of the powders that say it will make you stronger, just to feel fake. Vitamins are …

I purchased this cleanser because of my past experiences with neutrogena products. Neutrogena has a fine reputation of making more gentle and effective acne treating products you can get at the pharmacy. Here are the highlights of this product.
It smells great. Like most neutrogena products it …

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 …

Vaseline has been a name I’ve known for many years, as a trusted baby product and chapped lip treatment. Recently I found that the most effective, inexpensive and fast-acting moisturizer for severe skin dryness and damage was right under my nose! After a week long project of cleaning and …

I think I’ve had poison ivy twice in my life, but sure enough, the first time I go visit my friend for a week, I manage to get it again tromping through the woods. I used to live in the south before moving to Nevada, and I never had …

When I first use this petroleum jelly, I think it is too oily. I applied it to my cracked lips and my lips seem unable to absorb it.
About ten minutes after application, I start to feel that my lips had softened. I used tissue to …

I don’t wear high heels very often, but when I do they always kill my feet just within a matter of minutes. I literally can’t even go a half an hour in a pair of heels without beginning to limp. I have to wear insoles in my regular tennis …

The reason I tried this mouthwash is because I was suffering from cough and phlegm and it was very hard for me to breathe so the pulmonologist recommended this product. I just needed to rinse my mouth with this mouthwash twice a day, once when I wake up …

I have had fibromyalgia and lupus-like symptoms since I was a teen. I’ve probably tried just about every pain relief product out there. Most are counter-irritants, with strong menthol fragrances that can be overpowering and certainly not the best way to express your personal style.
Sometimes I …

I was used to apply tooth paste of branded companies for cleaning of my teeth. For last couple of months, I was suffering from Pyorrhoea (blooding in gums)which could not be cured with any of branded toothpaste.
One of my colleagues suggested me to use Hiteshi Aloevera Herbal Tooth …

When we ran out of toothpaste this time we picked this one up because we were looking to try something new and different. I think the toothpaste was reasonably priced and the packaging is very attractive(I like the color orange..lol). We buy Crest toothpaste because it’s been around …

Lahor antibacterial soap bar is made by Saponia, big Croatia producer of cosmetics and housewares. I like Lahor because it’s cheep but good soap, and I like to wash myself with the soap bar and not with shower gels when I take shower because I feel more clean and …

I have not given much thought to making my teeth whiter but lately, I have begun looking closely at them through the mirror. I noticed that the front part is uneven in color —“ some teeth are yellowish while others beige. I picked up Denivit in the supermarket …

I have been using Lush products for a while, and I have really enjoyed them. I saw that this ocean Salt scrub got great reviews, and I love a good salt scrub—“ so I gave it a try. The packaging Lush uses on their scrubs and creams is a bit …

I take a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like stiffness, pain, and muscle spasm. It works better than any medication I have ever tried. In the winter, I use a variety of bath product that add moisture to the bath, since I have dry …

I’m not a morning person. I always feel a little sick when I wake up too early in the morning and eating or drinking water right away is never a good idea. As it is summer and I’m trying to lose a little weight, I had been doing a …

I just received a very sweet and beautiful gift from a close friend. It is a bar of Thymes Goldleaf soap. I have used the Goldleaf fragranced products before, and it is an old favorite. I was not aware that a soap was available, but now that I know, …

I love the humor of the Blue Ridge Soap Shed as much as I love their well made natural soaps. I also love their genuine attempt to make a soap for every body and every need. I ordered several of their specialty soaps and found them to be very effective …

Tae Bo is an exercise system that was developed by a man called Billy Blanks. It is a combination of martial arts and a variety of other forms of exercise.
Essentialy, the above dvd was developed for kids; however, since it is essentially for beginners,it is good for any adult …

I love handmade soaps, and when I smelled this one in the store, I bought it right away. It was not very expensive, but I was told it was one of the best on the shelves. It is called “uber moist” soap, and I took it for its word, since …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …

I love Whole Foods Market, and on one trip I decided to try out one of their own health and beauty products, the Organic Vetiver Cedar triple milled soap.
Although I use just about any kind of soap or cleanser on the market, there is something special about using …

While consuming six cups of Rooibos herbal tea per day was the tried and tested way for me to clock my daily required antioxidant intake, during times when I am on the road, traveling to play away matches, it gets a bit difficult to make and drink six cups …

Over the years, I have tried countless facial washes, oils, cleansers, and bars. I have tried department store brands such as Shu Uemura (cleansing oil), Chanel (rinse-off foaming cleanser), Lancome (milk cleanser), and Clinique (rinse-off cleanser) to drugstore brands like Neutrogena (facial cleansing bar and acne-free facial wash) …

I tried the Kaolectrolyte Replenishing Fluid for my daughter. She is a fairly picky child when it comes to eating and drinking and I have not had luck with any brands, so I thought I would try this. It comes in a powder form and you mix …

I been trying to take a vitamin C as protection. It has been a habit to me and my husband to take Vitamins C everyday. One day my friend introduced me with Fern C and i got one box from her. I notice that it give me a different …

There are a few brands that I do not see often, except for maybe when I am shopping at a plce like Marshall’s where you often see very high end cosmetics and bath products on sale at a discount price. I have seen Floris here and there—“ but it was …

Well, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I tried these shorts because the claims seem so ridiculous. I couldn’t help but get sucked into the advertising and good reviews, though. These shorts are meant to slim your rear and thighs, as well as tone your stomach …

This is one particular piece of exercise equipment which I find very useful, but not for the intended function as marketed by the manufacturer.
Going against my usual philosophy of not employing the use of electrical equipment that is supposed to substitute any real forms of exercise, I decided to …

After having a great experience with this brand in a shampoo that they make, I was less reluctant to try something new. My partner loves sandalwood. It has honestly never been one of my favorite scents. I like it in candles, or products like air fresheners, but I have …

Usually when I get a cough I opt for Halls cough drops. Unfortunately the last time I needed some Halls, my nearby convenience store did not have any in stock. Forced to find a substitute, I scanned the shelves looking for something might give me some relief. Finally I …

I tried drinking Biguerlai tea as it was supposed to be a slimming tea. It is actually a laxative which will help regulate your bowel.
I used to drink this every morning, so bowel movement will be at about 4-5PM. At first, I thought it was already working its miracles …

Although not many people discuss their tampon selections, this is a great topic to touch upon because we are all slaves to our monthly visitors and require good, solid protection. I have always wondered what the best tampon product was, and have explored liberally among the different brand names. …

I am a person who has been suffering from severe headaches right from my teenaged years. Though I try my best to use various alternative therapies( reiki, AccuPressure techniques) to help me heal my headaches, most of the time my headaches are so severe that they seem to calm …

I bought a few of these little trial packets of Cellu-Lite to see if it really had any effect on the tone of my skin. I have some cellulite from weight loss, and so far, nothing has worked any miracles, although caffeine did seem to help a bit. This …

One of my biggest health problems is constipation. This is due to the food I eat everyday, so my doctor advised me to take foods very high in fibers, so I tried experimenting different rich-fiber foods from bread to fruits and vegetables but I cannot devote my whole day …

I regularly drink coffee and iced tea and enjoy these drinks, and I’ve long noticed that my teeth are quite stained but not really that severe, only little yellowing on my teeth can be seen but still I want a perfect set of teeth that would be really white …

The Weslo Candence C32 treadmill is a great piece of machinery. The treadmill has many different speeds to choose from. I think this is a good choice for the young or the elderly. The reason I think that is because of the variable speeds. You can take it easy …

I recently tried Tiger Balm patches for the first time and really liked them. My back problems have been severe on and off for the past year and a half or so, and I’ve found that the only way I can really treat the pain is through the use …

Now that the rains have begun, I worry about the numerous mosquitoes that abound around the house. When we were still living in West Africa, this has become a paranoia for me. The continent was so disadvantaged in terms of medical facilities and healthcare that I would panic everytime …

I sometimes develop some skin allergic reaction especially when I accidentally apply nonhypoallergenic cosmetic products and lotions. There are times that I get some insect bites which cause extreme itchiness and swelling. When these skin problems happen to involve a large percentage of my skin area, I usually …

I am in my mid-thirties so I have been shaving my legs every day for a long time. I usually use disposable razors, and I have a certain brand that I stick with, unless I see another brand on sale. Sometimes I see a commercial for a …

I have suffered from acid reflux for many years. I take a proton pump inhibitor to prevent most of the symptoms before they occur, but once in awhile I have “breakthrough” symptoms that require some additional therapy. Sometimes I turn to over the counter acid relievers or enzyme products, especially …

When I buy feminine products I always make sure to purchase Stayfree Maxi Pads with Odor Neutralizer. Odor is just one of the monthly affects of my menstrual cycle that I don’t like to deal with. It’s bad enough that I have other things to deal with like …

I wouldn’t actually say that I suffer from problems association with dry mouth irritations, but I’m a smoker and definitely have that icky morning mouth that feels like I’ve been chewing on stinky cotton all night long, and sometimes it’s so bad that even downing a glass of water …

I used Astring-O-Sol Concentrated Mouthwash/Gargle for long years. I started using this way back when I was still teenager and kept using it till I got married. I loved its refreshing taste and even more when it made some good improvements on its product. The latest one Astring-o-sol …

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 …

Dettol daily Hygenic Talc is a good talc for anyone who has a offensive body odor.It protects against germs.Once used,there is a refreshing feeling.For about 3-4 min,there will be a burning sensation.After that a cooling effect.This talc also works for prickly heat of summer.The itching …