The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …

The Equate Triple Antibiotic Plus is a pain relief ointment. And since we have a kid (my seven-year-old sister) who’s always hyper and rambunctious in our house, we would often use this product as first aid whenever she gets cuts or scrapes on her knees or on her elbows. …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

This little itch remedy is one that I found in a health food store, and I have actually not seen it anywhere since then. I wanted something for the itching caused by mosquito bites. I had been trying to switch to more natural products lately, including some natural insect repellent. …

Sunsilk anti-dandruff shampoo is okay for me but not really an amazing product. It did not really work for me as I had hoped. For one, after a month of using it, it did not minimize the flakes or dandruff that I had in my hair. …

I love a good body butter, and when I mentioned this to my friend who lives in the UK, she promptly went to her neighborhood Boots store to find me some of theirs. Being a fan of Boots, she was a believer in their products and now I am too. …

I thought this product had a neat concept behind it which is why I bought it. A cream that you can use to warm your feet? I’d never heard of such a thing, but I was pretty excited to try it out because I suffer from extremely cold feet …

I was introduced to this amazing, award winning facial mask by a fellow tea lover, who had a special interest in green tea and its health effects. The Matcha green tea used in this product is a star- and it is filled with all kinds of other healthy botanical ingredients …

I had a coupon from the Sunday paper for Gillette Satin Care products, so I stopped by a drug store that had the line on their weekly sales ad, and I happened to see a fragrance in the shave gel line that I had never tried before. It was “Alluring …

I’m not sure what it is about the idea of milk proteins on your skin that is so appealing. Maybe it reminds me of creaminess and a soft texture. I must not be the only one who likes the sound of it, as Skin Milk has a whole line of …

I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …

It was an advertisement in the newspaper that compelled me to buy the morning walker one year back. It is a health equipment that is electricity operated, with a swing platform, which goes swinging one side to the other side and back.
To use it, one has to lie down …

I decided a while ago to start stocking a home gym because it was easier than trying to find time to go to the gym everyday. I found most of my equipment right at Walmart and have had no problems with most of my choices. One of the choices …

I have always loved to have a fit and healthy body and so to help achieve this endeavor, I always tried using simple and easy to use exercise equipments that could be used right in the comfort of my home. Knowing my fondness for these exercisers, my husband gifted …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I’m loving this soap. I had bought last month the orange colored soap on eBay for only 40PHP per 145g soap. It smells like orange fruit and Perla detergent soap. Kojic acid is said to whiten skin because it’s made from fermented sake. This soap lightens my face faster …

I use bubble bath once a week just to get a nice relaxing evening in. Taking a bubble bath is one of the most relaxing activities that I do and I don’t think I could get through one more week without taking that weekly bubble bath. I love the …

I have been suffering from tooth sensitivity for quite some time now and always dread the advent of this condition even today. The advent of tooth sensitivity almost leaves me —˜dieting’ because it makes it just impossible for me to eat any kind of food. Though usually it is …

I love to use a powder in the summer to help prevent wetness, rashes and chafing. In the past, I used talc based powders, but after learning the dangers of talc and its association with cancers and lung problems, I switched to the much safer corn starch powders.
Using …

I have been taking One A Day All-Day Energy vitamins for about a year now. I have to say I can’t make it through the day without it. It really works and really helps to give me energy.
I’m not saying that you are going to …

Known to be the cleanest ocean in the world: The Arctic Ocean. Since its frigid, forbidding climate and location is not the ideal site for shopping malls, commercial establishments, resorts, condominiums, golf courses, recreation centers, factories and residential housing, this is one ocean thus far that shall manage …

Having diabetes has taught me that sometimes the simplest things can do the most wonderful things. With this in mind, I decided to try a product from Nutra Labs that is made from cranberry, cinnamon, and a variety of botanical remedies to help manage blood sugar levels. I had used …

Bath & Body works is one of my favorite stores to shop in, or websites to visit, when I want a new scent, or just something to treat myself to. I love the variety of scents they have and the various products, and they all make great gifts. …

I went to this Jakarta Skin Center few times. It was few years ago, when I had a problem with my skin face. There were too many acne on my skin face so I decided to visit Jakarta Skin Center to get some treatment.
I heard from some friends that …

Simple’s —˜Kind to Skin’ Smoothing Facial Scrub comes highly recommended by me as it is a great exfoliator and really leaves my skin so soft I want to keep touching it. The consistency and texture of this product feels very pleasant on the skin and it is clearly …

I hate to swallow pills, so when I find alternatives, I try them. I take a daily multivitamin, and those tend to be large pills. I have used gummy vitamins, and chewable orange flavored ones—“ even liquid supplements that you mix with a drink. When I saw these from …

I had been witnessing a —˜dry mouth’ feeling for a quite a few days last month and had started feeling rather uncomfortable with this condition. Apart from experiencing a dry sticky tongue and cracked lips, what was really bothering me was the fact that my throat had started feeling …

I have used a few Ahava products and felt they were good quality, so when I decided to try this mud soap for my summer oily skin, I did not pay much attention to the ingredients list. I knew it had mud and salt, which was what I was hoping …

Boy am I in love with this product! I can’t believe that I haven’t heard about it earlier! Why??!?! Okay now I have tried so many different Burt’s Bees products in the past, and every single one of them accomplished their purpose, and kept me super satisfied with results. …

This is a lovely little bath bubble/ salt set, that, like its brand would suggest, can be very romantic. The powder itself is lovely, an azure blue mix with little white flakes that suggest the matching colors of the ocean. It comes with a cute little measure shaped like a …

I have a favorite bartender who has been a friend of mine for years. When I complimented his mint mojito at dinner one night, he returned the kindness by giving me a bottle of this body lotion by Savour, which is in a mint mojito scent.
While I was …

I have been having a difficult time sleeping lately and one of the things I have been doing before bedtime is taking a hot shower with the Aura Cacia Relaxing Aromatherapy Shower Tablets in lavender. I like these tablets because they have a strong calming lavender scent that is …

I have diabetes, and part of this lovely disease can be frequently occurring yeast infections. Since every symptom might not indicate a yeast infection, it is often better to be safe than sorry. I have had cases where a shift in pH or something weird would cause a bacterial overgrowth …

After birth, I think this goes to all mother’s out there, one thing that adds frustration alongside with the ‘post-partum’ is the weight gained after that 9 months. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy back in 2010. I particularly has a bigger built than usual Filipinas …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia like pain and muscle spasms. I have frequent bouts of foot cramps that usually only a hot bath will stop—“ so often I try to head them off at the pass and take my hot bath before they …

One day at the mall there was a Rexona promo. Buy one get one free,how can a cheapskate like me say no to that? So yes I end up buying one and getting the same product for free.
I bought Rexona skin light with sunflower oil, it promises to …

I recently found a cod oil supplement I really like and I know they are meant for children, but it is easy to take, gentle on my tummy and it does not have a nasty flavor at all. The supplement is the Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA Chewable Softgels. They …

This is a perfect little work out mat. I wanted this thing because my bedroom where I do most of my works outs has tile floors and it’s very hard so I wanted something that was capable of alleviating this. I ran across this at K-Mart when …

When I decided to tweak my vitamin routine, I ended up going with a multi that did not quite have all the vitamin C that I wanted. I decided to buy a less potent C supplement separately, and that is how I found this wonderful excuse to eat candy… I …

When I had a sore throat, I bought this Astring-O-Sol Concentrated Mouthwash in freshmint flavor. I found out it is really too concentrated.
THE TASTE:
Even diluting it according to the label (1 part of the mouthwash to 4 parts of water) doesn’t work for me. I still had that …

While visiting a natural foods store in my town, I was offered a couple of samples. One was a fiber supplement made from ground chia seed. It is called Chia Fresh Daily Fiber and is made by Gaia Herbs.
I am constantly told I need to consume …

As anyone who has ever owned a cat before, cat scratches happen. And since I have two of these furry monsters, the scratches keep coming and then some. Now I don’t mean to make out that they’re horrible creatures that want nothing more than cause your fingers, torso or limbs …

To put it quite simply, one has not lived until they have had a deep tissue massage! They are extrodinary, and leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and rejuvinated! While I do believe, that the amount of therapy received is probably dependent upon the skill level of the …

I’m using this soap for almost a year and it’s a good one I can highly recommend. It is Glycerine soap from Hortaleza. I bought it at HBC. I’m glad about the results it had brought my face especially my face. I am very prone to pimples before, but …

I love old fashioned, cold processed soap, and Pangea Organics is a brand I am proud to buy. Not only are their products organic, their packaging is recyclable and plantable. The box the soap comes in is actually seeded, so you can plant it and grow herbs. I planted mine, …

This product is one that I picked up accidentally when my mom asked me to get her some generic acetaminophen. I didn’t realize it had the diphenhydramine for sleep in it also.
I have used similar products (Tylenol PM) and they do work nicely for pain and sleeplessness if you …