Being a resident physician, I have regular twenty-four hour schedule, which is about twice or thrice a week, causing me occasional sleepless nights and eyebugs. There are nights and early morning hours when I have to wake up almost every thirty minutes or so just to admit patients. …

My kids and I have awful household dust and insect allergies. We also have bad asthma. As a result we purchased a Hoover Wind Tunnel Vaccuum because it had HEPA filters said to block out allergens. As with many vacuums the Hoover Wind Tunnel gets gunked with dust if …

I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …

I gave this SAS Group Neckline Slimmer a try after I heard good testimonies about it. I have a double chin problem which although not really bad is already bothering me. I am not fat but why do I have a double chin? I’ve done lots of …

After being disappointed with a Firm workout today, I opted to try out my second Jillian Michael’s Biggest Winner workout. Today’s disc was the Shape Up-Backside workout that I found at a local TJ Maxx.
In case you are unfamiliar with the Biggest Winner workouts …

This has got to be a product sent from the Gods, that’s how great it works for me! At first I had no idea what this product was about, or what it’s purpose was until I actually went to check it out. I’ve seen a lot of raves and …

One of the many food items Nutrisystem offers is the Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. This is a one of their breakfast food items. I really like chocolate chips. So, this was an obvious choice for me to try. I didn’t eat it for breakfast. …

I treat my painful fibromyalgia symptoms with a variety of methods that do not involve prescriptions or doctor visits. I found out long ago that the best medicine can be done at home. I take a nightly hot bath to relax my muscles and get me in the right frame …

These eye drops are the best I have tried so far. They immediately relieve dry eyes, and come in an attractive bottle! They don’t sting my eyes and they don’t smell like anything, and the liquid looks just like water. I really like this because if it did any …

I like to take a high quality vitamin, and I have recently been trying a few of the liquid ones that include raw foods. The Garden of Life liquid multi is a pretty comprehensive and impressive formula. It has no chemical preservatives, no synthetic nutrients, and has all the vitamins …

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I have a friend who is terrified of her cell phone. She even went so far as to buy all her friends these stickers that are supposed to protect you from radiation. I decided to take some steps to calm her fears if possible, and have a little fun …

Sore throat is the worst kind of feeling you can ever get, it itches as badly as it can but the problem is how we scratch off the itch deep inside the throat. We know how bad an itchy skin can get, nothing can relief it unless and until …

Health is wealth. It is important as part of your daily regimen to exercise. Sometimes, jogging is the easiest however eventually it gets boring and you loose interest. I’ve read it in Men’s Health magazine that your exercise should not be something boring otherwise you will loose interest in …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

When I was shopping in Marshall’s a few weeks ago, I realized that I would soon be needing a lighter facial moisturizer for the warmer months ahead. I tend to wear a heavier cream in the winter months, and switch to a lighter one in summer so that I don’t …

I love Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. I like to use a toner in the summer. I have combination skin, and sometimes it is just nice to stop and freshen up during the day. A nice toner makes you feel cleaner, cooler, and often …

I am a faithful buyer of Colgate. I use Colgate Total and always purchase it when I run out of it. However one time I went to SM Supermarket and I could not find any Colgate products! So I thought of another option and I saw Close up Crystal …

This Expecta Lipil is a Soft gel capsule specially for Pregnant and nursing moms.It has rich DHA which is for the development of brain and eyes of the baby.When the pregnancy has been confirmed it is recommended to take one capsule in a day for giving the necessary …

Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …

Bella ultra thin sanitary pads are the topic for me to share my experience with for now. Actually I use the other branded sanitary pads for me, but, once when I had been to the picnic with my friends, I got periods un expectedly and I borrowed some …

Last week we had our final visit with Dr. Gunkle. We met Dr. Gunkle a little over a year ago when my son broke both bones in his arm.
The night my son broke his arm we were told the doctors working were going to sedate my son and …

Once when I was overly concerned about body odors, I bought a chlorophyll based product called “Body Mint” which did a great job of helping to deodorize from the inside. I definitely noticed an improvement in body odor while using them. I ran out eventually and I more recently …

I remember, as a teen, staying up late and watching all those Proactive skin care infommercials that promised clear skin in two weeks, and even managed to order myself a set without my mother being any the wiser, and though I didn’t have the discipline to use it as …

I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …

A couple years ago, I went throug this sort of get-healthy kick in which I started watching what I was eating, I started excercising, and I quit smoking. I probably shouldn’t have tried doing all of that at once, because it took it’s toll on me, and not in …

As the name suggests, Myra E is a brand of Vitamin E capsules sold here in the Philippines. The softgel capsule is small enough to swallow. I take this for my skin to look better. I have a mild eczema and occasional breakouts which makes me very insecure about …

I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …

When I expressed an interest in a talc free and fragrance free powder for use in the summer, a friend found out about this product for me. I have to admit, I was already pretty happy with a cornstarch I was using, but I ordered this product out of the …

I have a soft spot for “old time” remedies. When I was cleaning house for an elderly lady who was no longer able to do it for herself because of limited mobility, I came across a few things in her medicine cabinet that were very interesting. One was a very …

Omega-3 was known by scientists and the nutrition world long ago but it’s important was actually not really emphasized until recently. A lot of nutrients that does not actually need to be consumed because the body can make it on its own however with Omega-3 it’s a different story. …

Summer is absolutely my best time of year. All that sunshine and warm breezes just taunts me to go out and have lots of camping, hiking adventures. But the bugs and plants do a number on my skin. So right before the spring season starts, I like to refresh …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

After having enjoyed a long summer vacation without bothering much about the calorie intake, I discovered that I had nearly put on around 1.5 kg of extra weight. Though I am not very fat, I am neither too thin and so even an extra kilo of weight was leave …

I’ve tried a few Desert Essence products over the years, even some baby care products, and found that they were highly reliable and, most importantly, they flat-out smell fantastic! Every product I’ve purchased from this company has had all these natural essential oils in it that just cover my …

There is nothing worse than a cold, when your nose streams and there is nothing you can do about it. Of course, I had to catch one just as the temperatures plummetted to a thirty-year low. The wind was scything off the Russian Stepps and the Urals into my …

I have recently been experiencing more and more pain in my wrists. I did some research and found out that splints can help support my wrists and take away from pain. I went to my local Walgreens and saw a right handed Walgreens Ace Wrist Support with Removable Splints. …

I can honestly say I am very suprised and pleased with the results I get from using CVS Pharmacy brand hair detangler spray. I absolutely love it! In the store, in CVS Pharmacy, I found this product directly next to Johnson and Johnson brand hair detangler for …

As a part time legal secretary I wear heels pretty often. While they are by no means stiletto high, they are high enough to cause my feet to really hurt.
They got so bad at night that I would have to soak them for hours to get the pain 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 …

I tend to sneeze a lot sometimes through out the day, and normally I just dealt with it because I was just getting a cold every time, however I thought that I may have developed allergies. My mom had a few Benadryl caplets left over from when she had …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

Well, I have been using Kotex for such quite long.. it might go back to 4 years ago! well, yeah it is such a long time though!
Every time i go for shopping, I would tend to look at the new quality of Kotex… the written messages on Kotex …

As an active person who works out quite often, I sometimes get these urges to hit the weights at very awkward times of the day. I sometimes long for a pair of dumbbells when I am on my lunch break but find the idea of driving to the gym …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

I have tried various forms of stevia. I have never been able to force myself to like it as a sweetener for drinks or food, except when blended, as in the product called Truvia. When I decided to make homemade pots of lip butter as stocking stuffers one …

I bought this ‘Fitness World’ manual magnetic Treadmill approximately 5 years ago.
My whole family uses this treadmill to remain active and energetic, apart from burning those unnecessary calories.
This treadmill does not have any electric motors to operate and hence no expenses upon me for the electricity charges. The platform …

The idea of moisture booties for lazy people who didn’t have time to put lotion on their feet before putting them into a sock, somehow was appealing to me. I bought this mostly out of the curiosity of how on earth they worked.
The booties look like any …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …

I understand perfectly that I am overweight and I want to do something with that problem. I think that people who are slim are very attractive, but the same can’t be told about persons with overweight.
I’m eating a lot and I don’t move around a lot. I spend most …