About three months ago, my poor dog had to have a surgery to remove a fatty cyst that had spent two years festering beneath the skin of her belly. She came home with stitches, and the vet told me to invest in some self-adhesive wrap to keep the bandages …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

Five months ago, my husband noticed some hair falling off from his scalp and they fall in batches coming from just one spot of the head. We consulted a dermatologist and there we learned that he has alopecia and fungal infection, both attacking him at the same time. …

I have suffered from hemorrhoids for years, and in some cases, badly enough to require using a sitz bath. When I had a recent flare up, I was forced to use such a bath—“ but I also still had to perform the daily duties of life, which means no matter …

Kerasal Foot Creams are the best, most effective products you can get over the counter, complete with seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association, it works wonders. All of their products are great, but the best one is the …

So, I don’t really get a lot of acne but as a 30-yr old woman I do from time to time get breakouts on my face. I have uncomplicated acne that is usually due to overeating sweets that my body is trying to detox or it’s hormonal. I like …

I’ve used Mitchum antiperspirant/deodorant on and off for years, but always bought the solid. The last time I picked some up, I accidentally bought this product, which is a clear gel that you twist up through the cap. I didn’t want to go back to the …

Sensitive teeth for me means drinking room temperature drinks, staying away from citric acid in many fruits and avoiding ice cream at all costs. Sensodyne Toothpaste is the one that everyone is familiar with for sensitive teeth, but Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste is a far superior product.
My …

I have always dreaded my time of the month with a passion. I’m sure most women do, but I hate everything about it. I hate the leaky feeling, the wetness, the cramps and the messiness of it all. I figured out that tampons are much less messy than sanitary …

The idea of pouring water into my nose was never one I thought I would even consider. With continuous nasal problems and reading lots of good things about neti pots I decided that I would at least give it a try. So, I purchased an Ancient Secrets …

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 …

I can remember trying some of these many years ago when I was little. Someone offered me one when I had a sore throat. I liked them and they made my throat feel better, so I was given the box and ate every one of them. They had …

I know it is not good to get rid of all germs but sometimes I just feel like I need to. I tried out a product called No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer. It comes in a small foaming pump bottle. It is small enough to fit in my purse, so …

This review is for a product that is intended for use on babies. I often resemble a baby in character and temperament, so I think I qualify to use it. Seriously, I did use it. When I was at a friend’s home, I started my menstrual period unexpectedly. This …

During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and so had to check my blood sugar four times a day. My insurance provided me with the Accu-Chek Aviva System which includeded a glucose monitor, lancing device, and test strips. The monitor and lancet were easy to set up …

Over the past years, I’ve always been suffering on irregular bowel movement. Feeling less energetic, restlessness, lightheaded and having bloated stomach are the most common problems I encounter because of constipation.
It’s a good thing to know that there are lots of products being available in the market today that …

When I wore a particularly greasy brand of sun block for a few days, I broke out all over my arms and neck in pimples. To treat this quickly, I decided to try an anti-acne product to use as body wash. I looked around, compared prices and finally settled …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

I used a lot of yoga mats. One of them was Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat which cost only $35 online. I bought it because I needed a tough yoga mat which can help me. There are many decent yoga mats, and this is one of them. I like …

Thank you thank you thank you Theraflu for this wonderful new flavor! Well, maybe it’s not new, but I hadn’t seen it until just recently and I’ve been using Theraflu products for years and years. I’m kind of old school in many ways that the idea of taking a …

I’ve never tried a body butter before, and I was a little bit afraid too because I thought it would of clogged up my pores, and leave it irritated. I also thought that it would have the same consistency as the butter you eat, thick and oily! But after …

As part of a make-over for a blind date sort of project, I wanted to help a friend with her fingernails. She would never consent to nail polish, but a healthy manicure was tolerable to her. Along with a few basic products like a cuticle remover and hand …

No doubt many of you will have tried to give up smoking after New Year. Some will have succeeded and others will not have. In the cases where success occurs, it can be because of family support and the willpower being applied to the task of overcoming the …

I’ve worn contacts for as long as I could afford to buy them myself. My prescription isn’t horrible, but it definitely requires me to wear contacts on a daily basis, though I sometimes leave them out if I’m going to be home and wont be doing any driving and …

I was looking for some sort of exercise machine that wasn’t a treadmill, one that worked the abs since that’s where all my fat is. So I went out shopping for an ab machine and decided to buy the ProForm Ab Glider Sport …

When I went to my EENT to seek medical attention to the unusual allergic reaction I got because of severe case of rhinitis, along with Spersallerg, she prescribed me Fucithalmic. I often skip drinking the anti-histamine that it resulted to this bizarre pathological condition that I experienced. My eyes …

I’ve read it somewhere that our mouth is one of the dirtiest outlet in our body. We don’t know about that but its true. My regimen used to be brushing alone but I’ve changed now.
It happened once last February when I experienced sores around my gums. I examined my …

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 …

Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …

I am so concern of my health that I bought this wonderful promo pack of Rite Bite Work- Out Gymnasium Bar in Hypercity. It is a healthy way of including it in my diet because I am a busy person and I sometimes do skip the right time to …

Time and again I give hand sanitizers a shot. But my default choice will always be rubbing alcohols. A recent scare, though nothing seriously epidemic, led me back to using alcohols again after an eye infection. I have this mannerism of rubbing my eyes while typing …

In the summer, I have stubborn oily skin. I often have outbreaks of pimples, especially if I get sweaty, or have to wear a lot of sun block in hot weather. I struggle each year with what treatments to use. It is a delicate balance—“ the wrong cleanser, moisturizer or …

I am a regular user of Noxzema skin cream, so I trusted the brand when I picked up these razors. They have four blades, and that seemed like it would give a really close shave. I was hoping for razors that would glide easily, and keep me from having to …

If you have the opportunity to join an Inches-A-Weigh gym, you really should not pass up the opportunity! I had the opportunity to work at one for a short period of time, due to the problems with the economy the owner was forced to close. We had …

I have always heard very positive things about the benefits of this product which was the main reason why I decided to finally purchase it. I have chemically free curly African American hair that has a tendency to be somewhat dry. I normally use store bought hair …

I love this lotion! Vaseline has been a staple product for my family and I while growing up, so I trust their brand. I was looking for a lotion for my legs, because the harsh winter has left my legs feeling scaly and dry. Sometimes they even get itchy …

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 …

Since I had tried one of the spongeables hand scrubbers in the past and liked it, I decided to try out one of their shower soap sponges. This bright yellow, daisy shaped sponge looks cute in the shower. The soap, which is poured into the sponge so that it makes …

I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …

I have always had an interest in organic products, and when this was actually mentioned by a hairdresser even though they did not sell it at the salon, I was intrigued and looked for it in another store.
This is a conditioner that can be used as a leave …

I am really starting to think I should read the boxes of my new workouts more closely, as I once again purchased a new DVD and didn’t have a crucial piece of workout equipment on hand.
My latest workout mishap concerns The Firm Body Sculpt …

When I first heard of this item, I was intrigued. I love fragrance and I like all my hair products to smell nice, so I wondered what this offered that I could not get from a bottle of scented hair spray or just a spritz of my cologne in my …

Honestly, I am a regular user of Close-Up. Happee is a local brand here in the Philippines. The makers are from the Lamoiyan Corporation. What is the reason why I use Happee aside from Close-Up, it is for the reason that I found out that the factory workers working …

I’m not a huge fan of petrochemicals, but Vaseline is one of the brands that I will use. The reason is that I simply haven’t found something that’s more effective. A staple in my purse or backpack is Vaseline Intensive Moisture Locking Lotion, usually in the 1 fluid ounce …

My daughters, age 8 and 11 years old respectively, are picky eaters. It is a daily challenge for me to ensure that they eat a balanced meal, have enough energy to manage school and other daily activities. Just like other children, they are active and gets hungry often.
To …

I find the e-book about Fibromyalgia Reversing Breakthrough is really useful to me, and help me to cure the sick that was thought is needed drug to cure it, as we know, taking drug can be a risk to cause side effect, especially for the person as me who …

I am suffering from allergy coupled with sinusitis for long. It seems that I am a permanent patient of cold and virus. I have tried various medicines - both OTC and prescription based —“ with mixed result. Currently, I am taking NeilMed Sinus Rinse on the advice of a …

If you are like me, you want whiter teeth. Going to the store and finding something I can afford is not always easy to do. Which was why I was delighted to find that the Crest White Strips where so affordable.
No matter how much you need to whiten …

There are plenty of brands of sanitary pads to choose from the market. One of these is Sisters Sanitary Napkin Silk Floss Night with Wings. This sanitary pad is available in two variants. One is for day use and the other one is for night use. You can also …

Whenever a new anti-cellulite cream comes out, I like to try it. Like many other women, I am always searching for that magic product that will help get rid of the cellulite on my buns and thighs. Although I don’t give it much thought during the winter …