When I tore my tendon in my foot, I quickly realized my recovery was not going to be a quick one. I received this walking boot and was told to wear this twenty four seven. That mean, the only time I was allowed to take the walking boot off …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

I need to be a man and when it comes to being a man I need to keep my body in order. That means that I need to keep myself in shape and I need to do it the right way. Well I felt as if I needed to …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

I’ve been a slave to my contact lenses for over 5 years now. I’ve also sampled a lot of contact lens solutions like ReNu and other brands. I don’t normally look for a certain brand and just go by what is available over the counter. This method led …

It’s been over thirty years since the sensation that is the Atkins’ diet began. It’s still the most controversial weight loss program to date - vegetarians and mainstream health organizations decry it’s high-fat, low-carb, meat-consuming prescription for obesity. For the most part, testimonies don’t lie, numbers of the …

I noticed that in the middle of the winter I have a very hard period. Probably because of the lack of the sun or because of the winter cold but I feel so weak and flabby that the process of getting up in the morning turns for me into …

I am one of those lucky people who gets adult acne at forty. I don’t usually treat it with medications unless it gets particularly bad. This past month I did have a bad breakout but couldn’t really afford my usual cream, so I bought Walmart’s brand of acne treatment, …

Since trying a few of their soaps and bath bombs, I fell in love with Lush. Their products are always creative, high quality, and most of all, fun. When I saw this shower gel, it made me laugh. The “flying saucers” refers to dishes being thrown because of a bad …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

This is a great product that I used when babysitting a neighbor’s young child. He is an active little boy and always manages to get lots of minor cuts and scrapes when playing outside. Of course playing around in the dirt all day means that when he gets a small …

When I heard about this product on TV the first thing I did was laugh. Loudly. But as the idea sank in, it seemed brilliant. Men have a cup, why shouldn’t we have protection too?
This product is a box of little disposable shields that actually fit around a …

It was a hard realization to come to when, a couple years ago, I realized just how out of shape I really was. And not just plain out of shape, but very overweight. I suffered some depression for a while, and ate my way through it and, as a …

Slim-Fast shakes truly are a way to help you lose weight in my honest opinion. I have been drinking them during lunchtime every day for about three months now and I have lost almost 60 pounds so far, I also exercise at home using my elliptical to help …

Ever since I had my daughter I have suffered from anemia. I really don’t worry too much about it, but it does affect me. I am at high risk for blood transfusions, during surgeries. I also get very cold very quickly, beause my blood is thinner than normal. When …

I’d been using other tampons for many years before I tried o.b., and I have now decided to switch to using them exclusively - they’re that good.
If you’re new to using tampons, I don’t recommend starting with o.b. - the applicator-free system is difficult to get the hang …

If you are looking for a weight loss plan to follow that will increase your success rate then you really need to give Weight Watchers a try!
This plan is totally customizable to fit each person’s individual needs! This is an important factor for people to stick to the …

I was in a rush to purchase another product to get the free bag from Watson’s, so I guess in a rush I chose to purchase Listerine Total Care. I only needed 80 pesos more, so I chose it right away and paid for all my purchases.
I guess …

Look around and there’s probably a pimple remedy waiting to be found in your first aid cabinet. I did that myself a long time ago, and that’s how I got into putting Neosporin ointment over spots. Many years later, I might have to peek again at what’s …

I like to buy interesting lip balms, and this was one that I actually bought more as a joke than anything. It is a “high-powered” lip balm with caffeine, taurine, and B-12. To suggest that the effects of these substances could manifest in any meaningful way through a mere lip …

I try to try as many natural soaps as I can, as I get dry skin every time I use a soap with anything resembling a harsh detergent in it. The newest soap I have tried has been the Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, and while it does seem …

I have turned so many people on to using Burt’s Bees products that it’s not even funny. I think I’ve tried just about every single product they’ve put out save for a few anti-aging kinds of products, and I have pretty much loved every single one of them. And …

When I was scheduled for a series of gastrointestinal tests, I was told to purchase this product as part of the “prep.” which is a torturous and absolutely thorough emptying of one’s gastric system. This product is a powerful laxative, that works with water to clean everything out of your …

I cannot spend time in the sun unprotected because of a medical condition. When everyone else has a goegeous tan, I am white as a sheet.
This year I decided to try something new—“ self tanners. I asked around and a lot of people had their own favorite brands, …

I have had a problem with my hair thinning ever since my late thirties, and especially now that I have passed forty. I have tried a variety of products to help encourage my scalp to wake up and produce more hair, but most of them have not helped very much …

Recently, doctor suggested by mother to drink delite, a new health drink. After bringing it from the market, I also tried it. I must say, the taste of this drink is fascinating and very soon I have become a regular who takes it daily.
First of all, this drink is …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

Since moving to a dry climate, in the middle of a very hot spring, I have had to add much moisturizers to my skin and hair routine. I was a bit horrified when my scalp began to flake a bit, not huge amounts, but enough to be disconcerting. I …

Just when I thought I had purchased my last Walk Away the Pounds DVD, I came across an action packed workout system that was too good to pass up. With the 5-Day Fit Walk, I have a fresh workout everyday all on one inexpensive DVD.
If you are as …

The Yoko Spa Milk Salt is a spa milk salt manufactured by Siam Yoko Co., Ltd from Thailand. I’ve been using the Yoko Spa Milk Salt for more than two months and I really can say that it has a lot of promising effects which I didn’t expect. The …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

When my mother had breast cancer, it was my role as her caretaker to help relieve any symptoms that she suffered as a result of her radiation treatments. She was pretty lucky in that she only had some mild irritation and burning towards the end of her treatments, but once …

I have always loved using natural health and beauty products and so felt quite thrilled when my husband gifted me this product called Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains foaming bath oil. Initially when I held the product in my hand, this bath oil looked rather unbelievable. Since this …

Efficascent oil has been very helpful to my family for many years. I remember when I was still a little girl, whenever I get minor skin irritations, insect bites or gas pains, my mother would take a bottle of efficascent from the cabinet and after a little massage and …

I had been meaning to buy the CoQ10 vitamins for a very long time now. About two years ago, my mom made the mistake of letting me know that as soon as you hit 20, your body stops producing CoQ10, a vitamin that keep you looking young. Of course, …

Equate Cotton Swabs
Walmart
$1.99
When I needed some new cotton swabs one day I found that the name brand cotton swabs were a little too pricy for the budget I was working with that day. I had no coupons with me for the national brand of cotton swabs and decided at …

I have started wearing contact lenses during the time i have discovered that i am already way past my teenage years and near the borderline of being old. anyway, i had a bad experience with my first contact lenses. Since i was taking up my masteral degree …

I like to use a facial mask to rehydrate and refresh my face. I have used a lot of different kinds, but it was the smell of this one that made it remarkable for me. The Alba Botanica papaya mask is a gentle, hypo-allergenic gel mask. It is pH balanced, …

I always like and believe in a complete oral routine care. This to me means brushing my teeth regularly, properly flossing and lastly, using a good and pleasant mouthwash. I have tried enough brands of mouthwash in the past from the antiseptic tasting ones to the mildest ones. …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used many different types of topical creams and gels for pain. Most of the ones I tend to use are the menthol based products like Ben Gay, Mineral Ice, etc., that work as counter-irritants. Counter-irritants produce a warming or cooling effect on the skin, which …

Smoking cigarette is definitely something that will complete my day. I have been smoking since I was in highschool, and now that I have reached the age of 26, I’m starting to think of some alternatives to lessen up, or better yet, quit smoking.
I tried using an electronic cigarette …

The little bottle of 5-Hour Energy Grape Dietary Supplement packs a lot of energy. So I like to refer to it as the small but terrible energy supplement.
I discovered it on one of my quick trips to the supermarket, finding it at the check out counter beside the …

One of the important things in my list of acquisitions was to replace my old contacts. I was reprimanded by my ophthalmologist for having worn contacts way past their expiration and if I had been more stubbornly persistent —“ it could lead to my vision deteriorating. I …

When I was struggling with eye irritation and dryness associated with wearing soft contacts, there were many different products and ideas that I tried. One was to switch my brand of rewetting drops. Because I was having to use them so frequently during the day when I wore the …

When I first saw the product, New Skin, I thought that it couldn’t possibly work. I thought that you needed a regular bandage to do the trick. I decided to give it a try anyway. I am the clumsy type and often get cuts on my fingers so it …

Although I’m somewhat embarrassed to say it, I’ve suffered from acne for 2-3 years now. I’ve tried using Oxyclean Pads, Tea Tree Oil, and several other over the counter products to little-no avail. Although my skin isn’t especially bad to begin with, the change isn’t very noticeable after using …

Keeping my skin young and beautiful has always been one of my topmost priorities in my life. For this I leave no stone unturned in following a regular skin routine religiously. The fact that my lifestyle is quite hectic and I rarely find time to visit to the salon …

An ongoing debate in many health forums refute the efficiency of Coffee as a tonic drink, promoting Green Tea instead to be more potent. I’m a Green tea convert for several months now. It helped me significantly to reduce my nervous bouts and palpitations which were adverse …

Attention: this review is about the periods and is meant for the girls only. Tracking your period is really important. I think every girl nowadays knows that. There are multiple reasons behind that, but I’m not gonna go into much details since I’m sure every woman already knows them. I’m …