Though I’ve become used to the idea that I’ll be taking medication for something or another almost all the time (I’ve become plagued with health problems since I started working last year and ended up with various work-related injuries), but my husband absolutely hates to take medication of any …

When I suffered a severe case of food poisoning, from which a month long ordeal of nausea and lack of appetite plagued me, my partner and family were doing anything and everything to try and get me to eat.
Even the softest and blandest of foods turned my stomach. I …

When I was out shopping one day, I got a rather unexpected case of gas pains in my upper and lower intestines that was quite miserable. I knew it was gas by the way the pain moved around, and I did not have anything with me at the time to …

The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …

A lot of people fear following the weight watchers diet because they don’t want to run into anyone they know or they are embarassed to publically weigh in. I recently discovered weight watchers online. I never knew that I could follow the same program on the computer in the …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

Due to family and work tensions I would sometimes find it difficult sleeping in the night. My mind would always remain active all through the night and even though I tried my best to sleep all night, I would be unsuccessful. The result of this would be that I …

I usually don’t ever use mouthwash because for some reason by the end of the day I’m too tired to do anything but sleep. And I’m not much of a morning person. But when I came home from my college dorm, I found this mouthwash in the bathroom. I …

In my quest to try every bath soak ever made, I ended up buying this Aura Cacia product. I was attracted to the packaging, which was pretty and simple. The scent of this “soothing heat” was basically eucalyptus and evergreen. It makes for a rich, woodsy somewhat androgynous fragrance …

When I worked in a pharmacy at a younger age, we had a regular customer who came from India. She was elderly, and spoke in broken English. She asked one day if we could obtain something called Boroline cream.
It was a boric acid cream, with zinc oxide and lanolin. It …

I picked these up at Wal Mart because I always like to have some moist wipes with me at all times. They come in handy at times and I always like to be prepared. These are compared to the Cottonelle brand ones and work just as well for a …

This is a great little foot spa with 3 extra attachments; the model no. is FB-50. It was a Valentine’s Day gift from me to hubby. I thought it was just the thing as many people who own these love them. I purchased it from a local drugstore for …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

So I have a rather embarassing problem associated with my sleeping habits. I was diagnosed with delayed sleep disorder very late in my life, though I had experienced the symptoms of this disorder since I was seven years old (perhaps younger, though that’s as far back as I can …

I hate to even relive this embarassing problem, but I suppose it’s a necessary evil. About two years ago, I started to notice what I thought was a pimple forming on the underside of my arm. After another two days, it was getting larger, about the size of a …

This summer time, I have noticed that more skin problems are getting complicated.
I was at home and complaining to my sister about my back pimples specifically on my shoulders and lower back. She then suggested using Dr. Kaufmann’s soap and she even accompanied me in buying it. It is …

I bought Alba Cocoa Butter hand and body lotion while in the middle of my exploration of different cocoa butters. I love the Alba brand, so I was pretty excited to try their cocoa butter. This product came in a bottle with the brand’s typical design: that …

Berocca belongs to a new drive in marketing supplements like Red Bull- I quote Berocca’s website-”A little kick when you need it”.
A pack of Berocca gives you 20 effervescent tablets which dissolve in water to make a tropical flavour fizzy drink, perfect to wake up in the morning. …

The Red XL is one of the easiest and fastest ways I have found to exercise that actually works. This cool piece of fitness equipment looks way to easy to work, but it really does and it works well. I can even sit down and use the …

I have to say a big “thank you” to whoever the genius is behind this splint. It is probably the best ankle slint I’ve ever used, and I’ve even had some rather expensive ones prescribed to me by my own doctor. I paid over $100 for this ridiculously useless …

I stayed loyal to my old brand of dental floss, until at last, I unwound the last piece of string. Flossing remains an integral part of my oral hygiene, and I was more than glad to ditch my old floss for a better one. Granted indeed, Cleene …

I have used Kailas Jeevan for my child since 2 years old and looking at the effectiveness of the cream I thought of writing this review.
My son was facing problem of itching on legs, hands, back due to his super dry skin. I tried all sorts of cream recommended …

I have heard a lot about the apple cider vinegar diet that I decided to try it. I placed a tablespoon in a half filled glass of water and drink it thirty minutes before every meal. It does not taste that bad compared to other products that dieters came …

When it’s that time of the month I like to keep it a secret and thought what better way then to check out Slim fits by Playtex. It has a slimmer design but claims to have the same protection as a full size tampon. I bought the unscented regular …

A couple of years ago, my elderly mother suffered a fall in the kitchen, and broke her ankle very badly, requiring pins and many months of physical therapy to recover. The mobility issues from the break were compounded by the fact that she already had severe neuropathy and had …

When I received a gift basket containing a variety of Primal Elements hand cut load soap bars, it was one of the most unique and fun gifts I have ever received.
These bars all are made in large loaves, then cut into slices for individual bars. They are …

Dipform is a skin cream preferred as remedy for any skin scars. If a person is suffering from a skin scars, irritation, minor skin disease then one can use dipform skin ointment.
This cream in India is manufactured by Fulford (India) Limited with collaboration with Schering-Plough, USA.
This cream has following chemicals
Betamethasone …

This is an excellent tablet made with natural ingredients which means that it is less likely to cause side effects. I have not just taken it for colds and flus, but also recently took it when I had bad hay fever and had no anti-histimines in the …

As the temperature outside rises, my workout resolve tends to wane. So when I had an opportunity to try out a water workout program, of course I gladly jumped right in. If you are looking for a no-impact aerobic and strength training routine, why not beat the …

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 …

During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …

Do you shop at BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse? I shop there every week. In the beginning I only bought the name brands that I was familiar with. Overtime, I have been trying some of their own brand items. Their trade name is Berkley & Jensen.
Last week I decided to switch …

Have you ever suffered from allergies, sinus or a cold only to end up with a stuffy nose and a headache after taking antihistamines. I’ve taken antihistamines for years that have worked just fine, without a decongestant until I suddenly end up with a dry irritated, swollen stuffy nose …

Very Private Feminine Wash is a feminine wash made by Very Private that costs $10. I bought it at a local store here. I have been using it for around 3 months now, and think it makes a nice feminine wash because of the quality points I saw in …

About 1 year ago, I broke my leg. Still trying to relive the glory of my youth, I overstretched while playing football and was caught with a tackle leading to a double leg break. My recovery has been sore and arduous and hasn’t been aided by my …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …

I started to notice that my jaw was hurting me a little bit and I thought it was because I was grinding my teeth a lot during the night which I know is true because I’ve woken myself up doing it before, and I find myself clenching my teeth …

Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …

Gloves in a Bottle is a product that a friend let me try at her house, and I ended up purchasing my own bottle. We had been working on painting and other projects that involved frequent hand washing and harsh chemical exposure to our hands. She was using this product …

According to a friend, all Colgate toothpaste varieties can protect the teeth from a lot of sensitivity. In that case, no matter what kind of Colgate toothpaste I will buy in the market I can have an assurance that it can protect my teeth when it comes to sensitivity. …

I became interested in DHEA when I heard that it was being used as a potential treatment for lupus. There has been some suspicion for years that I may have the disease, but no clear diagnosis was ever made. I did actually try an oral DHEA supplement once, …

I received a small sample bottle of this from a store that was running a promotion on Tend Skin products and I was eager to give it a try because the product is supposed to help with razor burn. I dislike the redness that shows up along my upper …

I use Imse Vimse Organic Sanitary Pads. These are an ethical alternative to disposable pads and are designed to be washed and re-used. Some people don’t like the sound of that but clothes and underwear are re-used so I’m never sure why re-usable pads freak some people …

I feel that hygiene is one of the more important parts of staying healthy. I sweat quite a bit through the day and have to use quality antiperspirant and deodorants to stay dry and fresh throughout the day. I do not always pick up my own deodorant and sent …

Is Hoodia the magic bullet for easy-peasy weight loss? I am beginning to think so! Day Four of taking this supplement strictly as prescribed on the bottle - twice daily, half an hour before meals - and I am finding my hunger and appetite greatly diminished. (To …

Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …

I like to use various products in my bath to help relax me, soothe my muscles and help me get to sleep better. In the summer, I like lighter products like bath salts and milk soaks. Aura Cacia is a brand I have come to trust for their quality …

I went to Tagaytay last week and we stayed on my aunt’s house overnight. We we got there, I noticed that I had several mosquito bites. It’s only a vacation house, so it’s poorly maintained. Luckily, when we strolled around on that day, we passed by a drugstore and …

I’ve tried just about every product for volumizing thin hair. I’ve used good ones and bad—“ and this one is the most unique out of them all. I found it at an Ulta store, and it is one of the few products that I bought without knowing anything about …

I bought this bottle of Enxymatic Therapy True Organics Vitamin C, first off because I’m really a big fan of Vitamin C and I believe it’s like a cure-all for absolutely everything. I get a lot of sun, I’m pretty active for the most part, but every once in …