I only got to see the new Colgate 360 on the commercials. I thought it was an exaggeration of market now days that even toothbrushes are transformed into new forms. My thoughts changed after I got to try the Colgate 360 myself. At first I was a bit hesitant …

I ran out of my favorite shampoo the other day and thought I’d take advantage of a sale at Walgreens to give a new product a try. After years of using salon brand shampoos and conditioners, I have come to the conclusion that I—˜d rather splurge for …

The Tempur-Pedic Side Pillow has been recommended by many doctors as healthy for neck and spine issues. I have looked into Tempur-Pedic in the past as a means by which I might improve my sleep experience. I have an L4 ruptured disc and neck issues from my …

With my youngest child, everything is an exaggeration. Such was the case when she was stung by a bee (like myself the previous week) and she was rushing back into the house with such hysterics that I could not figure out what was wrong with her. Clutching her arm …

I have found a natural throat lozenge that is everything I need it to be. Botano throat lozenges are gentle, non-menthol lozenges that you can take as often as you like for sore or dry throat. They are made from various homeopathic remedies and also use traditional Chinese medicinal …

I have combination skin which tends to be oily in the summer. I like to use a toner during the day to freshen up, especially if I am hot and sweaty and have been spending time outside. I love the idea of using a spray bottle for toner and keeping …

I received a Lampe Berger from my sister, and I was very sceptical of using scented oil lamps. I am a chronic pain sufferer, and tension makes the pain level increase. Well, the Lampe Berger, when using a calming oil, is extremely helpful in more ways than …

One fact that our planet is having is the widely emerging pollution from air, land and water.
With this state not only the environment suffers and brings so much calamities but also our health are at its stake.
From the past last quarter of this year we suffers from …

After using regular tea tree oil, and being extremely with the results it had given me, I decided to go for something I can use for my whole body. Luckily for me, I found tea tree oil soap! I didn’t even know this stuff existed! I was so happy …

I haven’t used a soap bar in the longest, because I remember reading an article in a magazine about how soap dries itself, and means that it can dry out the skin badly too. Also, it can leave residue on your skin without you even knowing! So I’ve been …

There are only three worth competing fitness centers in the Philippines and Fitness First is one of them. I started my membership with Fitness First in July 2007. Back then, I knew I wasn’t physically fit as I tire easily and so in an eventful afternoon, I went to …

I have allergies to pollen, and my partner is asthmatic. When my partner requested that we use allergen barrier pillow cases, I agreed but planned on only putting them on my partner’s pillow, not my own. The reason why is that I had a set years ago and hated …

Recently a friend of mine treated me to a French manicure at her favorite salon. While I enjoyed the treatment, I was somewhat embarrassed by the terrible condition of my nails after my old polish was removed.
Apparently after years of wearing dark polish, my …

Perms are not in style much anymore, but I really wanted something to add some body and wave to my hair after having spent months conditioning it to death, trying to reverse damage done by coloring. Now I was ready to damage it with perming! I did not want …

I love taking a nice hot bath in a large tub—“ with plenty of soothing bath salts. I have fibromyalgia, and this often helps ease the pain and cramping that occur on a regular basis. Aside from that, it is relaxing, good for my skin, and soothing to the senses—“ …

Garnier’s new Skin Renew Resurfacing 3-Way Cleanser is meant to work as a daily cleanser, an exfoliating scrub, or a 3 minute mask. Each of these uses can be accomplished by using the cleanser in a different way, so it seemed like a great way to get the …

Natural Collagen Colvita is a supplement that I take to help keep my skin, nails and hair beautiful from the inside out. You will be pleasantly surprised by all the benefits of taking Natural Collagen Colvita, just as I was. I thought that I would be getting the benefits …

When it says that the product is with L-Carnitine, it means it burns fat. My friend who gave me my vitamin C gave this one too. Since this one is with L-Carnitine, it surely will burn your fat and will make you slim. It is a powder pack in …

This is a nice inexpensive body moisturizer that really works. If you have dry skin and would like some relief, this lotion really cools and soothes the skin without leaving that irritating residue that some moisturizers tend to leave behind. This is a gentle mild lotion with …

Metabolism or the lack in the ability to have a good metabolism has always been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember. I have some other health issues to contend with on a regular basis as well which means that I’m always somehow feeling a …

I always loved using various hot and cold therapy packs, because I strongly felt that they helped heal in a quite effective way without the danger of any kind of side effects. Since I had quite a collection of these hot/ cold therapy packs for nearly every part of …

Aura Cacia is a fun and healthy company that makes amazing bath products. A friend of mine had been shopping and picked up several varieties of their mineral bath packets and wanted to share a few with me—“ we both have fibromyalgia and our nightly hot bath regimen is something …

If you have never seen these little candy atrocities then you probably should be thankful that you have not because they are harmful to children both in the present and later in life. This is a candy that is put into rolled paper so that it looks exactly like …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

Do not buy these kleenex! It will be a waste of your money. Your nose will really regret the decision.
I went to the store for my son some kleenex when he had the flu a while back. I bought two different kinds of kleenex to try because …

Once during my routine visit to the grocery store- I happened to see New Whey liquid protein. Although I had seen whey protein powder packs- this product appeared novel to me. Initially when I first saw this product —“ I didn’t quite understand the term —˜liquid protein’. It …

Perfect Pushup Basic Original is a great tool that I bought from Walmart and I got it at a very economic price since it was in the rollback rack. It was available for fifteen dollars and I decided to give it a try since I was already looking for …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …

I was starting to feel slightly weak in the body, felt quite tired all the time, and felt that I’m starting to have fine wrinkle lines around my eyes. My boyfriend was such a darling, and he bought for me a dietary supplement, naming Swissoats A111.
He said that …

I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …

In summer is important not only to protect your skin from the sun, but your hair as well, as it can be damaging for it too.
When summer started I was looking for something to keep my hair protected in this time of the year, and then I found this …

Since germs travel so fast in my home, it is important for me to use whatever measures necessary to kill germs. I hate being sick and I hate it even more when my kids get sick. I have had a hard time dealing with everyone’s illness in the past …

When I saw this product on the shelf I nearly fell over. An enema that recommended using one every day? I thought that was a no-no. Apparently, since this one is made to cleanse the rectum, and not to relieve constipation or produce any kind of bowel movement, it’s …

I was suffering from joint pains in my left knee to the point the pains were keeping me up at night. One of the supplements I was recommended to start taking from my herbalist to help relieve the joint pains in my knee was glucosamine.Glucosamine is a amino sugar …

I own several manual toothbrushes because they are good for traveling and for my kids. However, I much prefer using a powered toothbrush because I feel like my teeth get a much better cleaning as opposed to a manual brush. My favorite brand of manual toothbrush is Philips Sonicare …

I stumbled upon Renew You Anti-Cellulite Body Masque one day while I was out shopping at Kmart for nail polish remover. This less than a fluid ounce pack of cream in the form of a body masque is created to give the skin on the thighs and legs …

I have a love of bath products and soaps. This eventually led to a friendship with a woman who works in a spa, and I learned a lot about the various products they use and sell. One that she was very fond of was the Thalgo Exfoliate bar. I had …

When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …

Recently I was in the market for toothpaste that can whiten my cola and coffee-stained teeth while doing what the regular pastes do (remove plaque, eliminate gingivitis, kill bacteria, etc). While in CVS one day, I came across a box of Crest 3D toothpaste whose box advertised precisely what …

I fell in love with this toner the moment I started using it, it’s just so refreshing and effective, it has done a lot of good things for my skin! I was sort of hesitant to try out this toner, because I know tea tree oil is pretty strong, …

I love homemade and natural soaps, and I have developed an interest in European bath products, so when I discovered the Greenscape products in a store in Marietta, GA I spent way more than I needed to. One of the wonderful soaps that I found was the Greenscape Organic lettuce, …

Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …

I paid about $6 for this shampoo from a local Sally Beauty Supply. Although I was not necessarily looking to purchase a new bottle of shampoo at the time, I still decided to purchase this product mostly because I am a huge fan of using olive oil in …

Now I am not one to openly admit that I am not in the bloom of youth anymore, but there are times when you’re faced with a situation that really makes you sit back and think: Geez, I’m getting old! Usually, it’s my eyesight that warns me that I’m no …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

There are so many good things to say about Tea Tree Oil that it’s hard to know where to start. So, let’s start with what is not good about it. It stinks. Literally. It has a very pungeant smell that is like a mix between wintergreen, mint and something …

I find that CoverGirl Simply Ageless foundation makeup covers my blemishes so good, that to me, it performs like a foundation that cost much more, or a foundation makeup that I would find a the department store cosmetics counter. I have used CoverGirl cosmetics for many years, and …

I bought this Zum lotion to match one of their soaps that I had at home. I love the scents made by Zum. Something about the lavender lemon blend that they use is very refreshing and summery. When I was at a picnic with some friends, I got several comments …

My mouth is very sensitive to the ingredients in most mainstream mint flavored toothpastes. If I use it, it causes me to not brush long enough, and that is no good for my oral hygiene routine, so to remedy this situation, I use either children’s toothpastes with its mild fruit …