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. …

Ever since I got my first set of invisalign trays, I’ve been smiling. Front teeth and all. I spent years convincing my “non-traditional” parents to give me a ride to the orthodontist, and finally, that lovely mother-o-mine made me an appointment. The orthodontist looked at my crowding front …

For a few years now, I have suffered from chronic bleeding gums. I was pointed in the direction of Ascended Health’s Oralive product by a friend of mine, and after a few months of use, I can honestly say that it is the greatest toothpaste I have ever used.
First …

Dove Go Fresh Deodorant Ultimate Clear
When there is a new product on the market that claims their product is superior to other like products on the market, I have to try it out. That is what I did when Dove Deodorant was introduced. I wasn’t sure that it would …

I have, for many years, been a fan of Neutrogena products. Though I wouldn’t exactly call them miracle cures for any particular problem, I find that they work for the money you invest in them, and there’s rarely been a product by this company that I haven’t enjoyed on …

I do no take a bath very often, at least not where I have to lie in a tub, relaxing and filling myself with foam and bath salts. But when I do, I usually use Tetesept and this is a whole gamut of luxury and pleasure for me. …

I’m one of those people too lazy to wash her face with something else than water in the mornings, but one day a friend who had bought two pieces of Clinique Facial Soap decided to give one to me, and I tried it.
It looks a little like a normal …

Aveeno has been a good brand for me, so when I saw this anti-aging system, which was very reasonably priced, I wanted to give it a try. This set consists of an exfoliating cleanser, an eye treatment, a night cream, and a daily moisturizer with spf 30. It’s sold as …

I always used a sanitizer all the time, especially when I am in the workplace or when I am having an outdoor activities, to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odor in my hands and of course to keep my hands and health very clean.
Blue+King Hand Sanitizer is my favorite brand because …

The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

I suffered acid reflux for as long as I can remember; hypertension for almost eight years and moments of depression for 18 years. One day, I realized that I’ve taken enough medications to buy me a car. Though most meds helped me for the time being, nothing …

If you are interested in birth control there are many options. If you would like information you might check on the internet and of course ask your doctor, especially since you must speak to him or her in order to get a prescription for any kind of medicated …

The top of my hair suffers from thinness, and I am always looking for new products to help regrow the hair, or disguise the problem more effectively. At my last visit to the hairdresser, she informed me of a product she had just gotten in, called Keratin Complex Dry shampoo …

For period pain I used medication prescribed by my doctor, but for every other pain I always use Anadin Extra as it works so fast. I often get a headache if I go shopping and I have got all stressed standing in queues, or it might be that …

I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …

I found out, about three years ago, that I was borderline diabetic. I went into the doctor because I was feeling so tired all the time. I’d tried a variety of herbal supplements and multi-vitamins and most of them didn’t work and the others only worked for a period …

When I was pregnant I had morning sickness that caused me to be sicker than a dog. Since the morning sickness, or shall I say “all day sickness” started in the first trimester or first three months of my pregnancy, I could not take any medication because of …

I live in central/southeast Texas and mosquitoes thrive here, so while summertime means barbeques and fun by the pool it also means lots and lots of bug bites. So skin repellent is a must especially in late afternoon and night. I ventured to the grocery store before my boyfriend’s …

I like to keep my fingernails buffed. I have awful looking vertical ridges in them if I do not make an attempt to keep them buffed out. I normally have to perform this event at least once a month to keep my hands looking like they belong to a forty …

These towelettes come in a box of one-hundred and they are all individually wrapped. For about six dollars and fifty cents, one-hundred small hand sanitizing towelettes would seem to be a pretty good deal. I thought so, and that’s why I gave them a try. They would be a …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

I hate to admit that I’ve tried these kinds of weight loss supplements, but the truth is, I’ve always had problems managing my weight. I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember, and have recently, within the last five years, really started to fluctuate all the time. …

Some time ago, a friend of mine decided to try a new product she had heard about, called Relacore, which supposedly helped the body get rid of cortisol, a chemical that is produced by stress and causes fat to accumulate around the belly. I had heard a lot about …

I know that it’s quite a taboo for some to talk about products for the private stuffs and the like, but this product is one of the average products that I had used. Not that I am not satisfied with it, but I think the pros were just balanced …

I am a chronic dieter. Being diabetic and overweight is a bad combination for one’s health. I also have a thyroid condition, which makes it more complicated to lose weight than it is for most people. Being diabetic, I do crave sugar. Although I have been taking chromium for years, …

When I decided to put some gold highlights into my brown hair, I wanted them to stay nice. I asked the hairstylist if there was a product that would preserve them, and she actually suggested this natural product from Shikai, which surprised me because they do not carry this in …

I’ve probably used Vaseline products all my life, or at least since I was a little kid watching my mother slather on the petroleum jelly onto her elbows to keep them supple and prevent cracks. She also used it on my lips and put some on my nose when it …

I tend to sleep in the day more than I should, due to fatigue from fibromyalgia. I have been using standard sleep eye masks for years, and they do pretty much solve the light problem, but the noise problem is another story. Ear plugs help, and I have used them, …

I use bath salts very frequently. The combination of hot water and the minerals that the salt adds to the bath, like potassium and magnesium, is very beneficial for my fibromyalgia symptoms, which I have dealt with for many years. This has become the best therapy for me—“ my nightly …

I call this ” the Amazing Ostrich Oil’. As soon as you apply locally on the affected sites, you can feel the difference. Minor ailments such as itchiness due to insects bites, minor cut and scratches…all can be take care off. My 5 years old daughter used to scratch …

I can remember seeing something similar to this product on television, but never caught the name or where to order it. I saw this online and ordered it for my mother, who has some mobility issues. As it turns out, the brushes were too rough for her sensitive, neuropathy-ridden feet.
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I am not a big fan of mouthwash but when I received a coupon in the mail for $1 off the new Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash I just had to buy it. I had recently been to the dentist and she told me how astounded she was with the results …

I take a nightly soak to help with fibromyalgia symptoms. It is something I have been doing for years, and I find it more useful than just about any other therapy. I am a true believer in the use of mineral baths, and salt from the Dead Sea is a …

Monthly visitor as we all know and I do find it difficult sometimes to do what I want since I am so conscious of what I am doing specially checking my pants or skirt every now and then if I have a stain or what. Most of the sanitary …

Do you wear dentures, or partials and use denture adhesive to help keep them secure? If so listen up, you are not going to hear of this product being advertised by normal means. This is a product that I haven’t been able to find in stores, I have only …

When I first saw the commercial for this lotion, I was instantly curious. I am a collector of sorts of different types of lotion that I don’t particularly need. It’s more of an addiction, actually. When I went in the store and saw the outrageous price of $9 and …

Finally a hand sanitizer that gets it right! Count on Walgreens to come out with an excellent product that does everything you need it to and looks great in the process. I like to find hand washes and lotions that just plain look nice sitting on my counters, so …

This whitening fluoride mouthwash tastes really gross, and I would have to say that I would not recommend this particular brand to anyone. I really wanted a product that would do what it claims to do and taste at least bearable for the few minutes that you have …

Lately I have notice that I have been drawn to workouts that remind me of my old Kick boxing classes and also to dance inspired cardio routines. When I spotted the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix: Cardio Hip Hop and Cardio Kick workout at TJ Maxx the …

I have had a problem with snoring for a long time, and I have tried a variety of products to see if they would help. I got no help from nose strips and plastic pieces placed into the nostrils, and I had just about given up—“ but my partner had …

Say what you will about this big name home decorator entrepreneur and his exquisite candles that fetch a fortune for those with both money and taste, but in my personal opinion, there is one other thing that he does well and that is his line of perfumes and lotions. When …

I have used nothing but the original Crest toothpaste since I have been old enough to brush my teeth. I do not sray, as it shows positive results! And I am near 50 years old. I have tried, a few times, other tooth pastes briefly and have not been …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

For some reason this year and this particular summer, my throat has just gone haywire with swelling and feeling like I have been a fire-eater for the last two decades. It’s weird because when I was younger, I always had the worst allergies and was heavily prone to having Strep …

It is necessary that the environment where the child play and eat should not only be clean but also safe from harmful chemicals. I use Milton spray when my baby started eating solid food and I normally use it in cleaning his high chair before and after a …

I decided to take a fish oil supplement after reading of its many health benefits. It can reportedly reduce heart disease risk, improve joint lubrication, improve insulin sensitivity, and skin conditions among other benefits.
When I did a bit of research I found that Nature Made produced …

The last time my doctor and I discussed my cholesterol, it was a battle of will. I will NOT take statins. I had a very bad experience with them, and I absolutely will not ever take them again, no matter what brand or type. I would rather take my …

I wanted to try Sinupret Kids Syrup on myself and my son since we both suffer from seasonal allergies. I liked the idea that it was a natural product instead of the chemically enhanced products other allergy medicines are. Even though it is for kids, anyone ages 2 …

I have been using Sanctuary Mom to Be Stretch Mark Oil twice a day for the last 20 months and I am amazed at the results. I had never heard of it before, until my mum bought me a bottle, she bought me a bottle of it because I …

I am a person who is very influenced by fragrance. It can alter my emotional and mental state easily. When I saw this product on the shelf, marketed specifically for relaxing and reducing stress, I practically jumped on it. I have been a loyal fan of Bath and Body …