One of the fiber supplements I have added to my daily diet because I have been suffering from hemorrhoids and constipation is Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks Powder. This supplement has completely relieved my constipation and has healed some of my hemorrhoids and my digestive system does not feel as …

I really try to avoid having colds and getting the flu. But sometimes, it seems like it is going to be waste of time and I end up getting sick anyway. A friends said that I should go to the Wal-Mart and get some Emergen C. I …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

I received this product as a gift from my husband after asking for it for Christmas. I had seen the facial system on TV and it looked like something that would be a nice addition to my beauty routine. I had been steaming my face in the …

I hate Vicks Vapor Rub because of the strong smell it has and the unnatural ingredients it contains. However, I suffer from congestion now and again due to asthma and one of the rubs I do like to use instead for congestion relief is the Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus …

Last weekend I was visiting a friend who was busy trying to get the last of her wedding details done so she could keep her mind from spinning off her head. Of course ever being the considerate friend, I sat waiting while she ran to go get her pictures for …

I was having diarrhea and sometimes constipation. I dislike the feeling that I feel heavy inside whenever I was not successful in discharging the waste of my body. Not fully discharging the waste made me think I can have colon cancer in the future. I suffer all the time …

A friend gave me this Ascencia Entrust Diabetes Care system about a year ago when I started running my very own clinic and I really appreciated receiving it because now I can be able to spot check the blood sugar of patients who are potentially diabetics.
Using it is …

Just before summer, I undertook a holistic physical exam, and one of the doctor’s significant findings was that my body was deficient of vitamin D. For an adult who lived in a tropical climate, that seemed like a joke, right? I had long banished dairy products in …

I bought this spin spa sometime last year. I thought it would be relaxing and feel good on my body. Overall it is an alright product but it could be much better.
My biggest complaint is that all of the attachments don’t work right. There are five attachments that you …

When my best friend came to me with a little weird bottle with some Japanese writing on it and said “You have GOT to try this” I should have been more alarmed than I was, as I know he has a weird sense of humor. He told me it …

I have a first aid kit at home and one in the car that is packed full of supplies, in hopes that I never need them, but feeling better that they are there if I do. One of the products that I have on hand are Quikclot Sport …

After I suffered a serious allergic reaction that affected my entire body, I struggled with clearing a dry, sensitive condition of my facial skin for several weeks.
My usual facial cleaner is Noxema and I am loyal to it—“ but with this dry, burning rash, the mentholated cream …

Exercise balls are fun looking. I was not exactly sure how they would really be of use for real exercise, but I have always seen them in exercise videos for yoga or pilates. I got the chance to try using an exercise at a friend’s house. Just lying on …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

I do not remember when intimate soaps became a “big thing” but now it is hard to imagine your daily routine without them. It seems there are more and more to choose from, which is good since not all will suit everyone.
This one is widely available, since you can …

My old scale gave out last month. Based partly on reviews I had read online, I ordered this scale from Amazon.com. It has lived up to its excellent reputation with consumers. First, the price was excellent considering the quality of the product.
It is sleekly designed …

A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …

I always felt that to be healthy it was important to remain clean. Using Hand sanitizers always remained a top priority to help my family stay healthy and fit because with clean hands- I was assured that that no kind of harmful bacteria or germs could enter the …

The Ivanko Super Gripper is designed to increase forearm strength. It does this by adjusting the 2 springs to diffrent levels the stronger your forearms get. The exercise just involves gripping the piece of equipment all the way down until both gripper sides touch. I prefer not to sqeeze …

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 love the new Degree deodorant lines that include the nice fragrances and matching body sprays. Several companies are doing this, and I have tried a few here and there of each line.
My last purchase was Degree Delicious Bliss in the fine fragrance collection. I had a sniff …

Cor by Plank facial soap is really great for helping to manage acne break outs. I have adult acne, not really bad but I am usually left with hyper-pigmentation in some spots when it is all said and done. This is really easy and does not require …

I really didn’t have any intention to buy a new pillow but last January 2011 at the SM Department Store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, there was a big sale. What caught my attention was a big sign for …

I have always had a fascination for facial mud packs and would always have one in my kitty. Since my skin tends to become more oily during the summer seasons- mud packs just seem to work perfectly for my skin. But during one of those casual shopping routine …

This microdermabrasion system contains two steps. Step 1: Refine and step 2: Replenish. It claims to help even skin tones and gives you clearer younger looking skin. When I bought this system I was hoping to get my skin toned out since there’s many blemishes and uneven skin tone …

Hydroxycut hardcore is a rip off and it does not work. I bought Hydroxycut hardcore for a lot of money at GNC for around $50ish and it was crap. I took it for about a month and saw very little change in my body. I ate right and exercised …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

Expecting a baby is an exciting moment for most women. But when you are entering the end of second semester, you will need to get few special things that can help you feel relax on that period.
When you are entering the end of the second semester, most women will …

Thermacare heat wraps are an essential for when someone has pain in the neck, back, or menstrual area. Prior to my hysterectomy, I could not have one month go by without using these heated wraps. I purchased ones for my back at times and would turn them …

In my family everyone has problems with blood pressure and that’s really dangerous specially during these hot days when the pressure is jumping upside down all the time and we don’t know if we feel dizzy because our blood pressure is too high, too low or if that doesn’t …

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 don’t get a lot of problems with my stomach or of going to the bathroom. But, when I do it is quite a tough one. I get constipated for days which is really a feeling I detest, probably worse than diarrhea. I usually use old remedies …

I purchased the Botanics Energizing Shower Gel from my local Marks and Spencer store. I had previously tried this shower gel as I had a free sample of it in the mail and when I used the sample, I was quite impressed. In fact I must have …

If there is one thing I can’t abide, it’s the appearance of blackheads on my face! Sure I may have a blemish or two that gets the better of me throughout any given month but for the most part I have never had to contend with blackheads. Then, several …

Spiffies are meant to be used on babies from 4 months of age onward. They clean the teeth, gums and tongue and coat them with xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar from Birch trees that is actually GOOD for teeth. It basically prevents bacteria that causes decay from sticking …

I have been taking a multivitamin as part of my health routine for years. I have several conditions that benefit from a good quality vitamin—“ diabetes, fibromyalgia, and thyroid disease. I usually look for a formula that contains all the basic vitamins and minerals, and it is a great plus …

Having fibromyalgia, I have always been a huge fan of heated pillows and wraps. I have some that are filled with rice, as well as various other types with herbs, grains, and even gels. When a friend saw this product, he knew it would be perfect for me. This is …

Last April, I bought Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Kit from an auction, priced at 700 pesos. Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Kit is an exercise ball with the width of 65 cm and weighs 1 pound. It was made by Gaiam. It was a good product I tried …

Headaches can be formed by different reasons. It could be because you are simply stressed out, or didn’t get enough sleep. However, from experiences and what I have seen, I have gathered a little bit of facts on what can cause headaches.
1. If you are in the mountains where …

People who struggle with mild depression don’t have to resort to chemical solutions. More and more companies appear yearly offering premium herbal solutions to all health matters. One such company is Nature’s Way. To treat my undiagnosed mild depression, I take Nature’s Way St. John’s Wort herbal supplement.
This particular …

I was telling a friend who happens to be a nurse at a nursing home about my battles with GERD related heartburn. I take medication for it, but sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and have to resort to supplemental help from over the counter antacids.
She recommended Alka …

Equate: Mint Waxed Dental Floss Extra Comfort is something that I used to use but no longer do. I simply do not at all like to floss. I find it to be a difficult and discomforting thing to have to do. Thankfully, I learned more about something called a …

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 …

If you are overweight and you want to lose some pounds of your body weight it would be much better for you to understand that the process of the weight loss is the road without the end. One of the most profitable branches of the economy is the industry …

I received a tube of this toothpaste as a gift. Everybody who knows me knows how picky I am about toothpaste. I am sensitive to the strong flavors in most standard formulas, so I usually end up using either kid’s fruit flavored toothpastes, or a natural bran. Natural and …

If your teeth are constantly very sensitive to cold and hot or you find that the enamel on your teeth is very soft that you are constantly getting cavities or if orange juice is so delicious yet you can’t put it to your lips because it bothers your teeth, …

Panoxyl Anti-Acne Cream is an anti-acne product and is very popular in the market. I bought this product a while back because I was interested to know if this product can work. The product was available at Mercury Drugstore and cost around Php 125. The product size was around 100 …

working as a nurse in a hospital is often times very stressful. Most of the time, I often catch a cold or even certain infections. Often times I tend to forget taking up my vitamins so I end up being vulnerable to infection. Luckily I use PotenCee which is …

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. …