My dad has a bad back, and he often goes to the spa to get a massage. It�s really cheap, but he doesn�t have a lot of time to go. So as a Christmas gift, I decided to give him a back massager. I saw the Panasonix EX-Tension Massager …

Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I generally do not buy wet wipes even though one of my friends seems to have a pack of one in which ever bag she is carrying that day. Well last Tuesday my friend ran out of wet wipes while we were shopping and decided to buy two packs …

I started a new job about a year and a half ago, after a seven year haitus staying home and raising my kids. The most stress my feet saw during that seven years would be an hour in a pair of tennis shoes for my daily walk, or a …

Common complain right now is that condoms gives you less pleasure. That is why manufacturers innovates and gives us feature that would address our concern. Premiere which is the high-end branch of Trust Condoms. This is a division which manufactures specific features for condoms like dotted, o-ring and ultra …

For the last few days I had experiencing a severe pain in my left knee which was making me feel rather uncomfortable and unfit. Though I did experience knee pain very often, this time the pain seemed rather unbearable. In fact I found it difficult even to walk a …

I had an eye infection last week and decided to head down to the pharmacy before the effected area got worst. I bought a bottle of Baush & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Eye Wash. I had already tried a different brand of eye drops in the morning but it …

I’ve been seriously trying to up my exercise levels and as a busy mom I realised that walking would be the activity I could most easily fit into my schedule. I was advised to buy a pedometer so I could keep track of my exercise, and eventually chose this …

One morning I woke up with two horrible canker sores in my mouth, one was just inside my lip and the other one was underneath my tongue! I don’t get canker sores very often and so I didn’t have any medicine at home. But these were so …

I ordered this little tool to take with me on a recent trip. I really wanted a flat iron just to do “touch up” work that wouldn’t take up much room. This was perfect for what I needed it for. It is tiny! I can easily fit it into …

I started using the ONE A DAY Weight Smart Advanced multi-vitamin over a year ago. It is really a wonderful product. I have so much more energy than I ever had. Also, this multivitamin boosted my metabolism and helped me to loose a few pounds.
I …

The way things are going in most states cigarette smoking is going by way of the dinosaur and is disliked by more people then the ancient mullet haircut. I am a heavy smoker and for the last few years I have been trying to quit, which i have come …

I’m ashamed to admit that when I was a kid, I had bad breath. My mom told me to use the Forever Living Toothgel, and just a few days of using it as a toothpaste, the bad breath was gone. I think it was halitosis, I just didn’t know …

Summer time was around the corner and I wanted to look good in my brand new swimsuit, so I decided that I wanted to lose five pounds. I didn’t want to be on some pill diet or a liquid diet; I didn’t want to starve myself, but feel free …

My job offers a corporate membership with CRUNCH and although it is still quite pricey, it is a great discount from their regular prices so I decided to give it a shot.
The location nearest to my job is supposed to be their “flagship” which would lead me to believe that …

I’m always on the hunt for new vitamins as my diet isn’t great, even though I do try!
These vitamins come in a shiny silver box, which, I must admit, is what first drew my eye to them. Taking a closer look I noticed that they were …

At my home we all are very particular of personal hygiene. We take precautions of brushing our teeth twice a day, using clean and separate towels, using antiseptic face creams and so on.
Years ago, I made it a habit to use Dettol soap. Following me, all the family members …

When I was running low on bar soaps at home, I ordered a few from the Uncommon Scents website. These soaps are called “Simple Scents” and are individually wrapped 7 oz bars that are made in Australia. I did not know what to expect as far as quality, but …

If you want to fully monitor your weight and be very well alerted if you are gaining some unwanted pounds then go and buy your own EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Extra Large Backlit 3.5″ Display and Oversize Platform. This is really a very smart choice. It is far …

I often buy essential oils and medicinal ingredients to make my own custom bath products and lotions. A friend who knew I did this requested that I make a lotion for her using the same scent blend that she smelled on me when I came over to her workplace. It …

I love the smell of eucalyptus. It can be a little over-powering in certain instances but if used in the correct capacity, the smell can really be seriously relaxing. I experience back and shoulder pain pretty much on a daily basis and nothing much is going to fix it …

A bottle of Carica Wellness Spirulina Capsules has 30 capsules/500 mg and it is priced at $4 each. I actually first bought this product because I wanted my obese niece to loose weight. I’ve known Spurilina as a dietary supplement long before and many testimonies about its …

During the summer months, I usually shave my legs every day since I am often in shorts or a skirt, or even a swimsuit. I usually use disposable razors right in the shower and they work well for leaving my legs smooth. I was looking for something …

A friend gave a set of these “Chinese Healthy Balls” to me as a gift after learning of my interest in hand exercise devices. I had fallen in love with therapeutic putty that my doctor gave me, and then had purchased several other exercise devices designed to build strength …

Sometimes I don’t have enough time to go to gym, so I have bough a couple of training equipment. Having a stationary bike and a treadmill home is very convenient (of course only if there is some extra space for these rather big pieces of equipment in the house).
Treadmills …

Australian sea kelp is the star in this convenient Aussie product. Although I usually use a rinse out conditioner when I shampoo, I like to have some leave in type on hand too, in case I have a need for freshening up the hair after a humid day, or get …

When it comes to soap I choose those whitening and with some vitamins that will enhance my skin, because the most important ingredients is it will moisturize and enhance the texture of my skin.
I found this Body Treats Lightening in Watsons here in the Philippines. It is made by …

I was broke one week and instead of buying new blades for my regular razor, I decided to buy a pack of disposable razors just to tide me over until the end of the month. I was in my local discount store and decided to buy a 4 pack …

I recently decided to try the new Always Radiant Infinity Overnight pads. I prefer to wear pads over tampons since I feel like I have more cramping when I use tampons. I like to ensure that no leakage occurs so I wear the overnight pads during the night and …

I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …

I would like to start by stating that this product is not something I would have bought for myself in a million years and then some. I have a friend who is an insomniac and apparently watches every infomercial ever made—“ and believes them all. She is the one …

I don’t like to admit that I’ve had this problem before, but it’s the least I can do to assure that those out there who have suffered from a similar fate will know which products they can turn to and which ones they might need to stay away from. …

The last dermatologist I went to recommended me to use CeraVe moisturizing lotion. I have to say that it’s the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. It’s not greasy at all. Your skin absorbs the lotion almost immediately. It has no scent and it’s non-comedogenic (doesn’t …

I was looking for a cheap bottle of lotion for my using after the shower when I came across the Dial nutri-skin brand. It happened to be on sale, and for just a few dollars I got the big twenty one ounce bottle.
The product had a few …

I have been a patient of Dr King’s for several years. I have never had a complaint about his level of care, or his bedside manner. He is very personable, and easy to talk to. He is one of few doctors who actually takes the time …

The problem of acne has been associated with me from my teenage years. Even though their appearance now has seemed to reduced quite a bit, even their mild presence did make me look quiet dull and unhealthy. The fact that I experience acne over my body and specially on …

I have used several peroxide based products for mouth irritations and infections, so when someone recommended this product, I thought I had “been there and done that” already, as the standard treatment with hydrogen peroxide rinses was not working for a cluster of sores that had come up in my …

The Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly is very useful to our family. It really does wonders to dry skin. And because of its mildness, it can be used by both mommies and babies. Ever since my son turned two, I thought he will not get diaper rashes …

When I was trying to become pregnant with my daughter, I used various brands of pregnancy tests, but the one I preferred most was first Response Early Result Pregnancy Test. I’ve used it a few times since then, over the years, when a “scare” would come around, and …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

I have tried a lot of things in order to enable myself to stay up through the night but I have had only a limited amount of luck because I found that most energy drinks are expensive, they also caused me heart burn and put me directly to …

My cuticles on my toenails were looking real bad. I had not done a pedicure in ages, couldn’t afford to. Not in these tough times. I tried several ways to make them look better such as baby oil, soaking in warm water, nothing worked. I saw …

wish is a new brand of mouthwash just recently out in the market and I decided to buy this Arctic Chill flavor to try it out. I can’t really go out without using a mouthwash and my Durafresh was really quite expensive, so I was willing to try out …

This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …

I didn’t really want to try this ThermaCare HeatWrap product that I bought, or let my son try it anyway, because I’d previously had a bad experience with a patch like this burning my skin, and when I went to remove it, it stuck so much that I practically …

During the baby hood of my son who is 4 years old now, had only one complaint and that is the diaper rash. My son never liked to be in diaper and some times when he used be for a longer time in the diapers, he used to …

My thronging migraines left me feeling weak and helpless every time I experienced it. The severe head ache not only left me feeling physically tired and dull but my mental state would also be disturbed. I would get irritated and start throwing tantrums for no reason. Though I did …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …

First, a disclaimer. I am not a sun tanner. I use vampire-strength sun block when I am outdoors. I discovered this product through a friend, who came over when I had a pool party one year. She is a sun tan person and kept this lotion in her bag. It …