A few days back, due to an severe cold and flu attack- I was completely bed ridden. A cold which just started out with sneezing several times a day- took such a bad shape that apart from coughing and blocked nose , I was down with flu and …

When I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, I bought my first blood glucose monitor and when test strips started to get too expensive, I started looking for a more affordable monitor and test strip duo. Reviews pointed me towards the ReliOn Ultima sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club (or …

All my life I’ve dealt with mean nasty cankers that seem to take forever to heal. Eating or drinking anything became painful. I had had enough. I went out and got Kanka by Blister. It comes in an 0.33 fl oz glass bottle with a blue cap. Be warned …

A Consumer Review on “PlantExtrakt Anti Tobacco Plant”
Another form of herbal treatment which is taking the world by storm is the PlantExtrakt Anti Tobacco Plant, produced by a renowned natural pharmaceutical company, called Plantextrakts. They offer a range of exotic plant extracts nutrients for various purposes, but I have …

I resolved to do everything for my feet, paying as much attention to them as much as I do with my face and the rest of my body. Not quite as when they begin to be in their normal condition then I forget about them until I get calluses, …

It’s amazing to me how many skin care and acne products one single company can produce. But what’s more amazing to me is how many of them I’ve actually tried. I think, for the past five to seven years, I try a new product almost on a bi-monthly time …

Since I was a teenager I had a problem with oily skin which turns out to acne. As I was growing I became very shy because of the way I look. I was often teased because of my pimples. I have been in the look for a few products …

I have actually been taking these fish oil capsules for more than 3 years now.
Not trying to exaggerate here, but everytime i take them, i feel smarter :D
I know fish oil has many benefits: regulating cholesterol in the body, reducing the risks of depression, and for sure, make you smarter …

This cocoa butter formula is supposed to be good for stretch marks, but I have been using it now for awhile and have not noticed a difference yet. I gained quite a bit of weight a couple of years ago during an unusually stressful period of my life. …

Ever since the recession, I have resorted to using Charmie Feminine Pads mainly because it costs much lesser than other brands of pads. Compared to other pads, the price difference is a bit steep. Most pads costs around 30 pesos per pack, while this brand only costs below 20 …

I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …

I have used several Purell hand sanitizers in the past, but this has been my favorite one so far. I volunteer for a shelter, and we have to handle many different animals daily. To keep from cross contamination so that healthy animals do not get sick, we use hand sanitizer …

When I received a gift basket containing a variety of Primal Elements hand cut load soap bars, it was one of the most unique and fun gifts I have ever received.
These bars all are made in large loaves, then cut into slices for individual bars. They are …

I am a little bit of a clean freak when it comes to personal hygiene. I normally keep some baby wipes under my sink cabinet for use in the bathroom. I simply like the way they make me feel more clean. When I was in Target …

I suffer with occasional constipation, due to irritable bowel syndrome. I take a fiber supplement to help prevent symptoms, but there is sometimes the occasion where it is not enough. One time when this happened, I was quite annoyed, because I had to go somewhere and did not want …

When I was a kid, my mom always used to pull out the trusty Vicks Vapor rub whenever we started experiencing any congestion. And, as I grew up and had kids of my own, I preferred to use the Vicks Vapor rub as well. However, I’m also slightly obsessive …

Its hard to protect our selves from mosquito bites, since Dengue fever is very in demand case of disease nowadays there should be some outlet to prevent ourselves and family from these kind of illness.
Mosquito are likely everywhere but they are dangerous at night because some mosquito bites carrying …

I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

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 …

Before I made a serious commitment to squeeze some physically-engaging activities, I used to suffer from mild constipation. The whole time, I would feel this bulky mass across my midriff, even though, I have a skinny physique. It was probably dyspepsia. My doctor also doesn’t allow me …

I have some serious issues going on with my feet right now. I was unemployed for many years and my feet were used to being bare, and I usually only slapped on a pair of tennis shoes when I had somewhere to be and shoes were a requirement. Then …

My son has had Eczema now for about a year and he is only two years old. Having been prescribed the good old ‘Diprobase’, i never used anything else.
However, as his back teeth started to come in his skin on his face raelly suffered. Not that the …

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 …

I received this little foot bath product as a gift. I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer extremely painful foot cramps as an effect. When I am at home, I have a massaging foot bath that I can use, as hot water really helps to alleviate the cramping. This was purchased …

I had this biggest problem before because of my yellowish teeth very embarassing and i just cant mingle to people because of this. My social life is so dull because i am afraid and i have no confident at all in talking to people arround me. I had a …

I have a problem with my weight. Was looking for ways to get the weights off for good. Tried every other ways and end up the same. One of the thing I tried was joining a gym. I joined Celebrity Fitness in Pondok Indah Mall …

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 …

The winter time isn’t my friend what so ever. I mean whenever I get done washing my hands and leave my house, talk about cracking! They become really dry and they crack badly. When it comes to lotion I need something that isn’t too think but it’s watery at …

Migraines are headaches I have dealt with since I was a teenager, but one of the herbal supplements I have been taking since I was a teenager to help prevent them and even ease them when they are occurring is the Herb Pharm Feverfew Liquid Herbal Extract. It comes …

Crest Spinbrush Pro Whitening Battery Powered Toothbrush has a great deal of cleaning power and reach. Unfortunately, it’s a real battery hog. When it’s working with new batteries, the dual heads provide a thorough and extensive cleaning. I am able to reach my front and back teeth without a …

Just like many Filipina I used to be dream of getting the fairest skin tone I could ever afford. I envy fair-skinned ladies and have really spent so much on different products just to achieve lighter skin tone. Then this Glutathione craze suddenly hit the market. Every one is …

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 have always had a sensitive type of skin and this is true on my head as well. Most anything I use on my skin or in my hair makes me really dry out, really oily or makes me break out in hives. When I was younger, I used …

I really do pride myself on having a bandage for every occassion. Need something on a pinky toe, or your middle knuckle, or an ankle or knee? I’m your gal. Bandages have this strange collectibility to me that I can’t really explain and, honestly, I’ve had some boxes of …

I’ve tried a few cvs products like this before and found that they are usually cheaper and typically have worked just as well as the name brand and more expensive products. And, since I’ve suffered from acne and various kinds of breakouts since I was twelve years old and …

This past August 1st I turned thirty so my goal was to actually do something about my weight. For years I have tried going to the gym (which I hate), dieting, diet pills (every single diet pill on the market), playing sports, putting a picture of myself on …

The habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …

I remember using Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment back in my college days. The boarding house that I was staying before was close to a Chinese-owned Pharmacy. Instead of using my usual brand of ointment, I tried using Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment. It comes in a pot-shaped plastic …

I have a long term irritation problem with the powerful mint flavors they use in toothpastes and the ridiculously strong formulas of some of the “professional” types. I have never had a problem using regular Crest, other than the strong mint—“ but when I tried this product, it was a …

My youngest brother got some rashes all over his body. it started on his head and we have to cut his hair so short because of that. Then the rashes spread through to other parts of his body. It was gross and the doctor said when we had him …

I have been wearing contact lenses since I was in High school. SO i guess there was not much problem with how I take care of my contacts. I usually buy dailies and contacts that were extended to 3 up to 6 months. such as fresh looks and J …

Just a fortnight back, I had been experiencing a severe knee pain which was indeed making me feel- miserable. The fact that my favorite —˜heating pad’ suddenly stopped functioning properly only seemed to make my condition become from —˜bad to worst’. This is when my husband immediately got this …

I like to use a variety of massage oils and body oils. As a treatment for the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia, my partner is kind enough to give me regular massages when needed. We have made a hobby of using different combinations to see what works best, …

I have a ReliOn Confirm Blood Glucose Monitor because I was having issues with a previous, different model, monitor. As a sufferer of hypoglycemia, I need keep track of my lows on “bad days” to see if it is my blood glucose, or something else that may be …

After talking with a friend about how horrible my experience with waxing my legs had been, I was encouraged to try “sugar waxing” and this product was recommended to me. This is a totally different kind of wax, sugar based “honey” but basically works the same way. I was …

About two years ago, my husband and I were window shopping at a Bed, Bath and Beyond shop and found one of those massaging chair pads for $100. We tried it out because they had one to test, and we LOVED it. We were determined to get one for …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

When I saw a 20% free bonus bottle of VO5 Kiwi Lime shampoo in the grocery store, I couldn’t pass it up. I have used their shampoos and conditioners before and was pleased with them. Lately, I have been using heavier moisturizing shampoos with lots of conditioners because …

Cold and sore throat during pregnancy can be one of the most horific experience in the early stage of pregnancy. I had sore throat and repeated vomiting that made be weak and sick in a day to the point of giddiness. My Low blood pressure in pregnancy …

This is a product to help fight constipation. 99% of it is made of pure psyllium husk (I have no idea what the other 1% is made of). It contains no preservative, no artificial colour, no flavouring, no animal substance, no gelatine. This product helps reduce cholesterol, …