One of the money beauty products that my brother and sister-in-law gave me was VSIP (Very Sexy Important Person) A-list Body Bronzer. Initially I didn’t use it because as Asian, I have a chocolate or brown-like complexion. I thought it would make my skin darker or have that cakey …

We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …

I’m not a health nut by any means, especially when you consider my stash of Reeces Peanutbutter Cups that are constantly being replenished. But, with that said, I DO like to stay active and with my work schedule, and kids and dogs and a household to take care and …

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 …

I have reached that point in my life where I feel that if I do not pay attention to my health then no one else will. To this effect, I have started taking vitamins and other essential supplements which I feel would benefit my health and my body. …

A friend who shares my interest in organic and natural products gave me a tube of this incredible shower gel. Most natural shower gels do not lather very well, because they do not contain the sodium lauryl sulfate detergent that makes the mainstream products lather like crazy. Of …

I had some diagnostic work done about three months ago, and one of the minerals I was found to be deficient in was magnesium. Through research, I learned that trans dermal magnesium chloride was the best way to go when it comes to bio availability. I purchased a bottle …

I am one of those who bleed heavily during my monthly period, and so I have always been picky about the sanitary napkin I use. I have tried all the brands in the market, and I have come to depend on Sofy Body Fit Extra Comfort Night Sanitary Napkin …

After a very long tired day at the office, when I returned home my daughter would just try to relax me by trying to press in areas of my shoulders and the back of my neck. Since my neck and shoulders felt fatigued and painful, this gesture of my …

Since joining a new diet I began taking the One A Day Men’s Health Formula to ensure that I was receiving my proper amount of nutritional values while on the diet with less calorie intake. Since beginning the daily formula, I notice the days that I do not take …

I first came across the Fitterfirst Soft Board Advanced while I was in physical therapy for an injury I had and let me tell you it was the one thing in that room that I hated. It is not an easy piece of equipment to just up and try, …

One A Day Women’s Formula Vitamins are touted as a complete vitamin designed exclusively for women. I have tried One A Day Women’s Formula Vitamins and was very displeased. I knew by reading the nutrition label on the vitamin bottle that I would have to double my daily dose …

At a dinner party during the opening of a Grilled Tuna Restaurant, one of my celebrity guests was rushing through her dinner as she listened to the presentation of another guest who sharing something about her health products. My celebrity guest was not paying much attention to the …

Eye Center South is a local clinic serving those with issues of the eye. My first experience with the clinic came recently when I inadvertently poked myself in the eye with my glasses. The pain I felt was rather bad, so bad in fact that at first I couldn’t …

I suffer from a hiatal hernia and take prescription medication to deal with the pain and bloating it causes me. Recently due to a series of stressful events I noticed I was experiencing more gas and pressure in my abdomen but nothing serious enough to cause another doctors prescription. …

It was my first time to attend the Barre3 exercise program last week. Barre3 is a mix of ballet, yoga and pilates, and a class lasts for one hour. The program includes several different workouts which make use of the bar, an exercise mat, and a small …

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I love taking my nightly hot bath. It is relaxing, fun, and therapeutic. In fact, it has given me back my life. I have suffered from fibromyalgia since my late teens, with symptoms like extreme fatigue, muscle pain and spasms, nerve pain, and overlapping problems like migraines and …

Walk Fit Platinum is a special, new generation insoles kit that has been designed to make sports and daily activities easier for the many of us who suffer from back or joint pain, and also for those who get easily tired from standing or walking longer distances.
I think Walk …

I decided to try Band-aid tough strips finger care because I often get cuts on my fingers and regular band-aids seem to hinder my ability to work properly since my job mainly consists of typing. I purchased the Band-aid tough strip finger care at the grocery store for $2.94 …

I have learned that you do not necesarily need to splurge on a product to get what you need. I was looking for a scale to monitor my weight and at first I decided to purchase just a basic, cheap scale. This was only 10$ and because it was …

I have recently found that pantiliners can be very helpful for a woman on the go, like me. I like using pantiliners to help keep me feeling and smelling fresh throughout the day. I have never really been too picky about the type of pantiliners I use, but have …

I have taken collagen supplements in the past, and I always disliked the fact that they came in large, un-coated pill form, making them difficult to swallow. So when I saw this product in powder form, I decided to give it a try. Rather than swallowing 3 …

Jason Natural is one of the main natural companies I buy from whether shampoo moisturizer, etc. I recently tried Jason Natural Natural E.F.A. Hand & Body Lotion. I got it at iherb.com, for a price I don’t remember, but I do remember it being a bit cheaper …

I saw Skinny Switch Secret Diet on an infomercial and it was unlike any diet I have ever seen on television. Skinny Switch Secret Diet was created by Rob Nevins. It is a diet based on eating lean and healthy for two days and then splurging on the third …

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 …

I don’t watch a lot of television. I’m just too busy. But I have started to watch Dr. Oz. Much to my surprise it is not only very educational and the doc is comical and disarming, but I really do learn things I never knew. And what I have applied …

I have fibromylagia and use a variety of treatments to try and manage flare ups. When someone I knew from church was raving about Blue Emu cream that she used for her arthritis, I decided to give it a try. Although fibromyalgia is not an inflammatory condition, it can sometimes …

I went through a whole period, years ago, in which I was feeling sick all the time. I think it had a lot to do with a pretty stressful situation in my life that had my immune system beaten down to a bloody pulp and I was either always …

When a friend of mine found out that I often used mineral baths to treat the sore muscles associated with fibromyalgia, she bought me some Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral salt from PlantLife. I had never used their products before, although I had heard of them. The salts …

There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, rolling over, and seeing your husband staring at you with wide tired eyes. All he would say, when that happened, was “You were snoring again” , which basically meant I’d been keeping him up all night long with it. …

If you are looking for a weight loss supplement to boost your energy, then you need to try Hydroxy Cut Max! Advanced Rapid Release Caplets!
You can purchase these supplements at GNC. I paid about $35 for a bottle of 120 caplets, which I thought was very reasonable.
The bottle …

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 …

When my nose gets really red and raw I hate using rough dry tissues that feel like a sheet of paper. I like to use soft Puffs Plus Tissues. They are made with lotion and really help keep my nose from becoming raw and red, and when my nose …

Cashmere Bouquet is an old soap. It has been around ever since I can remember. People have kept it alive because it is a classic and there is nothing else quite like it. I can remember my grandmother and sister using this soap, and taking a bath with it …

Chapstick is a product that I have used for many years. When I think of Chapstick I tend to remember the original flavor that I cannot even describe, but I have long since changed my preference to the Cherry flavored Chapstick. I can still smell the original …

My cousins in London would oftentimes call me during wintertime and during the course of conversation they would talk about how they’ve covered their full face and ears and even neck of Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly in order to avoid the drying effect of the coldest season …

I have always used the green alcohol with wintergreen (methyl salicylate) when I needed something quick for a sprain, or sore muscles. I have used it for body aches with the flu as well. It makes a good substitute for a muscle rub or cream when you do not want …

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 used a few products made to increase the shininess of hair. Most serums that are silicone based leave my hair feeling and looking oily along with the shiny effects, and that is just not what I want. I need a product that will add shine without taking …

I bought a package of these because they looked like a good compromise for flossing. At the time, I was having trouble finding a floss that would work better for my close together teeth, and I had heard that interdental brushes removed far more than floss but they seemed …

This interesting German made shampoo was suggested to me by a friend who had tried it. She did like the way it made her hair feel, but could not continue to use it because she had a reaction to something in it that caused her scalp to itch and flake.
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As a wearer of contact lenses I have had my ups and downs with different types of lenses and glasses. That is until I started using Focus Dailies - One Day Contact Lenses.
The tagline says “All Day Comfort” and it’s true.
Glasses didn’t work for me as I didn’t …

You know those days when your hair just isn’t right and you decide on a bold new strategy to make it look great again? I had one of those two weeks ago. Not only did I over-perm my hair but then I decided to cut in lots of …

For a coffee drinking, ex-smoker, I needed to find a quick solution to a growing problem; yellow teeth aka my worst nightmare! A clean white smile is a much wanted accessory to any individual, and I for one did not want to go to school or work and smile …

Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

A natural toothpaste I like to brush my teeth with is Toms of Maine Anti Plaque Whitening Toothpaste because it has a pleasant mint flavor and is free from fluoride. The natural ingredients in this toothpaste that I really like are the spearmint, peppermint, coconut oil, silica, xylitol and …

I am all into natural products that are easy on the environment and on my body. I came across this new type of toothpaste called Sunrider Sunsmile Natural Toothpaste. Since it is all natural, I figured that I would give it a try and see how it worked out …

When I stayed with a friend for a week, I ran out of the shampoo I brought with me, and used hers for the last five days. She used Nirvana Herb and Flower shampoo, and swore it was the best she had ever used. I had mixed feelings about the …

Phew, I just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio workout and just in the nick of time too. This is the second Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout that I have tried in as many weeks and I can honestly say this is the tougher …

Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, I would say, are the best and most comfortable tampons out there, and for several different reasons. These tampons are plastic and are very easily inserted. I find it very hard to use the cardboard ones, as many other brands are, because they are very …