I tend to get joint stiffness from time to time due to my autoimmune disease that causes inflammation within my body. One of the supplements I take daily to help prevent and relieve joint stiffness naturally is the Spring Valley Glucosamine Chondroitin Orange Cream Flavor Dietary Supplement. I have …

Due to recent issues with my teeth, I became a frequent and consistent user of floss. Obviously this is part of your hygiene that you should not be lax about, but flossing is both cumbersome and annoying at times. Up until now I have been using our standard roll …

After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …

It is heartbreaking to hear the horror stories of parents losing their kids to Dengue. I myself lost some night’s sleep over it. My kids are teens, but they are not safe. All places are potent threats for the presence of dengue-carrying mosquitoes! - in our backyard, in the …

I have fibromyalgia, and in the early days of learning to deal with this chronic pain disease, I would take lots of over the counter pain killers, like Advil and aspirin. When I discovered it was causing me stomach problems, I switched to using only acetaminophen (Tylenol). I was taking …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpastes out there. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth like crazy and I hate them. I like mint, but not nuclear powered mint. It causes me to spend less time brushing because I can’t wait to get the burning taste …

I like to take the very best in vitamins, to help support my body which suffers from several chronic conditions. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, GERD, hypothyroidism, and IBS. Needless to say, it can be difficult juggling all this, but I have found that a good supplement does help to manage …

I must admit that Mentadent is not my favourite brand of tooth pastes, actually it is not even among my favourite tooth pastes. I don’t say that their products aren’t good but I don’t like them usually. The only Mentadent tooth paste I’ve ever liked was Mentadent sensitive but …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of my best defenses against the symptoms is to employ the use of frequent massage therapy. I have the assistance of my partner to do this, and I use a variety of massage oils and lotions. One that I was given as a gift is …

My new year’s resolution was to get fit. Having seen the infomercial for the Lateral Thigh Trainer I purchased one as it seemed perfect. This device promises to be able to tone thighs, hips, bottoms and tums with one machine. It’s a stepper with a sideways …

Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …

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 received the Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar for Christmas from my mother and it came in a package full of other Neutrogena products. I am allergic to many soaps, but since it says on the box that it is dermatologist recommended, I decided to give it a shot. I …

Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer is a very innovative product I have seen in recent times. Storage of toothbrush was always a concern for me. Especially the storing of expensive rechargeable automatic toothbrush heads is important me because of its prolonged usage. And Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Sanitizer came as the …

About two years ago, I started to experience some digestional issues that I’d really rather not have experienced, as they ranged from inconvenient to sometimes downright embarassing. Crohn’s Disease runs in my family and affects the digestional system, and so I worried that was perhaps the problem I was …

This product was recommended to me by a friend whose daughter had eczema when she was an infant. My one month+ old baby had the same problem when she was 3 weeks old.
I applied Aquaphor on her eczema rashes on top of a 1% hydrocortisone cream. The active ingredient …

I am a serious tea lover and drinker, but it does stain the teeth a lot. I recently wanted to whiten my teeth, but without chemicals so I was looking at all natural ways to do just that. I tried hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and even tooth bleaching products, …

Ever since I sat down in one of those shiatsu massaging chairs at the shopping mall, I have been hooked on the sensation of those rolling massaging spheres. I have the HoMedics full body massaging mat, and enjoyed the vibrations it provides. But if you …

I was given one of these blue and black bandanas by a coworker when we were out in very hot weather, working on a sign. They are basically a bandana scarf with a place to slip in ice packs. The ice packs that come with the product freeze very …

As I have said before in past reviews, I am in love with this new brand of skin care that I discovered about a month ago when I decided to blow my hard earned tax money on some pampering action at my local Ulta shop. The brand is called Murad …

About a year ago I went to the dentist because I had a growth on my gums between my two front teeth. It turns out the growth was also on the back of those same teeth and the dentist showed me the pictures he took of it. I was …

I didn’t understand how extensive the Burt’s Bees product line really was until about a year ago. I’d see a few like little gift sets at my local grocery store, and started experimenting with these products that way, but I didn’t really know that they have a whole slew …

I recently went hiking with my boyfriend and along the way I acquired a whole bunch of insect bites, especially mosquito bites which itch like crazy. I purchased this product on the way home from my local Wal-Mart for about $3.00 US for a small one ounce tube. …

I have very fair skin, and there is also some evidence in my medical history that suggests I may possible have a mild case of lupus. For these reasons, and the fact that skin cancer just doesn’t appeal to me at all, I use strong sun block products when I …

I have always liked Eos brand, and have a lot of respect for it—“ but I was a little bit skeptical when a friend told me this Eos shave cream was good for shaving dry. I have never been a fan of electric razors, and I have never used a …

Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

I am one of those persons who happen to perspire a lot especially in areas like under arms, in between knees, elbows and also between the toes of my feet. Using my favorite deodorant at least 4-5 times day, does help me in great way to combat my body …

A clean and healthy looking skin has always remained my top priority. In spite of my hectic schedules and a time strained life- I always made it a point to take care of my skin at home on a regular basis. For this I just loved experimenting with some …

I found my new Method 20/20 workout with Jennifer Kries in the most unlikely of places the other day. While I had gone out to pick up some paper products and toothpaste at a local Walgreens, I was unexpectedly and quite pleasantly surprised at the sight of …

I became interested in natural medicine and essential oils for health treatments when I found out how useful adding them to my massage oils and bath products were. I used many different oils for various properties in massage creams and oils to help give an counter-irritant effect to ease …

I have had a Total Hysterectomy and spent many years on chemical Hormone Replacement Therapies, I eventually decided to come off of the medication for various reasons and looked for natural ways to combat symptoms I was still suffering from i.e. the dreaded ‘Hot Flushes/Flashes ‘, each time I …

I purchased the Shake Weight after my chiropractor said that it would be a good way to tone my arms and strengthen my muscles in my upper body. I have had a shoulder problem (muscle pain and nerve impingment) for some time.
I also hate to execise …

I have thin nails that grow long easily, and I like to keep them long. I am not exactly a nail biter. I’m more of a nail chewer. When I am concentrating on something, or if something is making me nervous, I will unconsciously put a longer portion of a …

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 …

About 6 months ago my hubby and I started taking Longevatrol. This is the anti-aging supplement with a lot of hype around it because it is mostly resveratrol, something that has been proven to slow and maybe stop the aging process. Before we started we did a lot of research …

I have to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for trying out products that have cute packaging or creative (or even goofy) sounding names. This was one of those wierd spur-of-the-moment kind of purchases, when I decided to get the Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion. Immediately I thought …

Listerine has never really been my thing. I tried the original and was scared away from it since then. I have used Scope and other lighter mouthwashes. I was having a problem with my gums being too sensitive and wanted to find something that would strengthen my gums and …

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 …

The first time I ever saw an EO product was at my local Whole Foods grocery store. I had stopped at the bath and body aisle because I am true fan of the bath and believe that there is nothing more important to a person’s psyche than having some time …

I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint flavors in most commercial toothpastes, so I usually end up using kid’s flavors, or natural products that offer milder flavors. This allows me to brush more comfortably, so that I end up brushing longer. I have tried a lot of different brands …

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 …

I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Works, and when they have their semi-annual clearance sale, I am always one of the first to show up—“ and stock up for the year. This is a sale where they often bring out older fragrances to sell out, and sometimes …

I tried this coffee before and I can say that it became effective to me. I just stopped drinking that coffee because the price has increase.
Lingzhi Coffee is an anti oxidant coffee that is made of a mushroom that was proven to cure and prevent all kind of …

Although I loved going long drives with family and friends, the only set back of these journeys would be a fatigued body due to continuous driving. This would leave e drained completely and all the fun and frolic of the long drive journey would be short lived. I thought …

I’ve used Vicks Vapor Rub products in the past, and found that they work somewhat for the most part, but they always leave a very greasy feeling on my skin that lasts all day long, and it’s usually too strong a scent to apply it and then go about …

I went through a period in my life, about five years ago, in which I was just getting tired of my weight problems. I had reached my low and was ready to do something about it, and I started on an exercise and diet regime. I was taking it …

I have used this soap for a while now because I was intrigued by it. Papaya soaps are nothing rare in the Philippines, because a lot of people here want to make their skin lighter. But with the mass number of Papaya-made soaps and beauty products, I think that …

My backache always looked like a never ending problem. Although I did try various ways and means to keep my back ache at bay, the pain especially in my lower back would just leave me feeling frustrated and disheartened. Life would come to a standstill and there would be …

I have always been a fan of Dove products, ever since trying the first rosy scented bar as a teen. Since then they have expanded their product lines in all directions, and I still find the vast majority of their products excellent.
When I was shopping one day …