I love trying out new products, especially if they come from other parts of the world. My brother has friends in Japan who he visits, and sometimes he will send me little packages. In one of these, I received a small pouch that had an unusual design and a screw-off …

My eldest sister has had this nifty gadget for more than a year now, and she wanted to get a new one. She asked if I wanted to have it, for free ofcourse, and she would have it delivered to my house over the weekend. I could see that …

Periodically I get sick, just a poor immune system and the inability to stop liquids from going into my lungs when I drink them I guess. Because of this I tend to get sick more than an average person does. So to avoid increasing doctors bills I …

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 …

Since purchasing Barry’s Boot Camp a little over a year ago, I have had one DVD out of the series in constant rotation. No matter how many other workouts I buy, I always go back to Barry.
The Hollywood Fat Blaster is a 21 minute workout …

Since turning forty, I have been having a few health symptoms, like palpitations, hair loss, irritability, and bloating. Someone suggested that I might be entering peri-menopause a little early. I had heard about some women using Maca supplement to manage early menopause and related hormonal issues, so I thought …

When I have severe flare ups of fibromyalgia, I feel like my batteries have been completely drained. I barely have the energy to function, with none left over to enjoy life. I’ve tried a lot of different supplement products that are supposed to give energy, and one of them was …

I purchased these tissues when the weather started getting colder thinking, ‘Gee, these will be great if I ever get a cold!’. Well, I started using them and they were pretty great. The VapoRub really helped in keeping my system cleaned out. I didn’t think anything of it…until I …

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 …

My wife and I have lived in Beaver Dam, WI for several years now. And, for the most part, we don’t have a lot of complaints about it.
But, one thing that has been a big pain in the rear is our inability to find a decent pharmacy. We started …

I bought a bottle of this shampoo because it was on sale for a great price where I shop. I like using the two in one shampoo/conditioner products because they tangle my hair less and have a smooth feel, and also make it easier to dry quickly. I’m not …

My home is back in a tropical place, which now I am away from because I live in the mountains with my boyfriend. When I miss home one of the body care products I use to help remind me of my favorite tropical place is the Monoi Tiare Tahiti …

With the stressful lifestyles us KL dudes and babes are having, it is hard to find time to even breathe fresh air as we really get to go to places like park where we can see plenty of trees and plants. Everyday we travel to office, hang …

I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …

I’m a sucker for a get-thin-quick scheme, no doubt about it. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not. I’m willing to try anything and everything to lose weight, and yes, that DOES include eating right and exercising as well. I’m not totally dependant on …

There is seriously probably not an allergy medicine out there that I haven’t tried. The first year I moved to Michigan from Arkansas and started to experience allergies for the first time in my life, I probably tried a different over-the-counter medicine to treat my symptoms every week. I …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

I am a contact lenses user and I have been a big fan of color lenses for what have seemed like forever. I have deep brown eye colors and I have always wanted them to be green. I feel changing my eye colors is just like changing fashion items. It …

Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to help give my immune system a boost to help fight off a viral infection is Nature Made Echinacea 350 mg. Capsules. I find them very easy to take and have really helped give my immune system a boost.
The …

I have been taking hot baths to treat fibromyalgia symptoms for several years. It relaxes my muscles as well as my mind and helps me to sleep without stress, and without pain and muscle cramps. Since I first heard about the benefits of using salt baths and mineral formulas …

Wooded areas give me the creeps. I have a particular fear of bugs in general, but spiders and ticks specifically, or anything that can bite and live off of a host. I can sit and watch animal planet shows about bugs all day long and not feel that familiar …

Alba Botanica Sun Organic Lavender Sunscreen is a more natural sunscreen with full spectrum UVA and UVB protection, SPF 30, against the suns rays. I chose Alba Botanica sunscreen because it is 100% vegetarian ingredients and they do not test on animals.
This is one of their …

I am a total health conscious person and try to do everything in my power to keep myself healthy and fit. One of the important habits to attain this goal, according to me is to keep my hands clean especially whenever I am eating or preparing food. Though I …

We were given the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer 2000C as a Christmas present last year. This is a thermometer which takes your body temperature quick and easily by just holding it to the middle of your forehead, pressing the button, and sliding it to your left or …

It had been a while since I had used Crest Whitestrips (the original) and it seemed like over time, Crest kept coming out with new and improved whitestrips. Either that, or it was the same product with some marketing tricks designed to sell more and elevate the price. …

Pain medicine is going to be a thing of the past as soon as people realize that herbal medications are the real deal. I use to think that herbal medicines weren’t about anything and personally I can’t believe that I doubted them the way that I did. The only …

I ordered this shower gel because it is unusual to see a fig fragrance, and I fell in love with one that Pier One made called “fresh fig.” I ordered it without having smelled it, which is always a risk, but it was interesting looking so I went for …

After trying the Macademia Natural Oil hair masque, which I fell in love with because of its effectiveness and it’s fantastic smell, I had rushed right back out to the store and purchased the entire Macademia Natural Oil line. Every single product I could get my hands on. And …

The first time I saw a stability ball, I was very intrigued. They looked like a lot of fun, and I thought that is something that I can do. I am so glad that I purchased one. There are so many great benefits to having one …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a young son. When he comes over to stay the night, his mom always sends him with an overnight bag, his medicines and directions if any are needed. At my suggestion, because he did not like to swallow pills, she found a …

The Greek brand Korres is one that I was not very familiar with until I tried this body butter. It comes in a tube, and is one of the richest, most sophisticated feeling butters I have tried. Although normally I am not a huge fan of lemon scents, …

Cybex Arc Trainer is an elliptical trainer of a rather unusual construction: it has no base, the walking pedals are kind of suspended in the air, moving freely on the 3 poles they are attached to. It is in no way a disadvantage; the pedals and large and comfortable, …

I had moderate bacne from the age of 12 to 17, and this body wash really helped for a while. My bacne then progressed into pretty severe territory when I was 18, and this body wash ended up being useless. It is really good for just a few pimples …

I have mentioned in my other product review on Johnson’s product that I bought a promo pack. Well, this is included in the promo pack. Along with the lotion is Johnson’s Body Care Naturally White Daily UV Lotion 120 ml. I am not actually fond of using a moisturizing …

One day when I was shopping online, I remembered something from my past. My very first best friend. I used to spend the night at her house, and I can remember her mom always had Lux soap in the bathroom. It had a very distinct signature scent, and I wondered …

One of the worst peel off facial masks I have ever used was the Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque. It did not peel off my skin and face easily at all. I had to wash it off, but I will say it did make my skin …

While working at home and in office, you will definitely have to come in contact with many things which will make your hands and feet very rough. The roughness can be removed by manicure and pedicure. If you have to attend to it from a parlor, it costs you …

In this tropical country where I am in, hot temperature is usual and common. And worse, during summer wherein the temperature ranges from 25 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius. It is really hot and humid. Undeniably, too much sweating is a common problem.As for me, the part of my …

This is actually multivitamins plus iron that is good for someone like me who is working on a nightshift. I am using Stresstabs before but since this one is much cheaper, I started using this multivitamins to save few bucks. It is almost half the price with the same …

I started taking fish oil a few years ago, to help with my cholesterol and cardiovascular health, as well as general health and reduction of inflammation. I had a hard time at first. Most of the products I tried left a horrible fishy taste or the “fish burps” which …

Awhile back, I tried some of the Out of Africa Shea butter soap, and loved it. While the bar was solid and lasted a long time, everyone was using it and soon it was gone! When I was at the store where I bought the first bar, I …

I went in to get a hair trim about three weeks ago, against my better judgment might I add. I knew for a fact that the mere “trim” would actually end up taking off more than two inches off of my hair. However, my hair had disastrous split ends …

I love making my own special products for bath and body. When I found a goat milk soap base that I absolutely loved, I wanted to be able to make goat milk lotion to match, for after the bath. There were recipes, but they were a bit too …

Being Asian, I was born with Black hair and I’ve colored my hair a few times just to get a different look. I particularly like my hair looking somewhat on the brownish side to highlight my fair features. So when I noticed this product from Sunsilk in …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

I have to admit that “seaplasma” doesn’t exactly sound promising, or like something I’d want to put in my hair, but this Seaplasma Hair/Skin Moisturizer spray is fantastic. I shop at Ulta all the time, and this product was recommended to me by one of their salespersons. I was …

A few months ago, I decided to buy a bottle of Hydroxycut Hardcore. I’ve used diet pills before, and the opinion of the GNC clerk was that it was the diet pill out right now, and it has been selling very well with gret results. It wasn’t as cheap …

Count on Vicks to come out with a baby rub! I’ve grown up using vicks products, as my mother always had jars and jars of it around the house (at least two in every bathroom), and used it on my kids. But, I’ve never been particularly okay with the …

This is a Multipurpose solution for all contact lenses claiming that it is ideal for sensitive eyes and I could say that it lived up to its name. I have been a soft extended contact lens wearer for several years now and using the right contacts solution is …