I usually have really nice and clear skin, with a great olive skin tone that I think is flattering with my dark hair. Sometimes I still get a blemish here and there but I don’t want to have to use these crazy products that have all sorts of bizarre …

A while back, I was in charge of catering a large business meeting for my partner’s work. I cooked the food at home the day before, then transferred it to the industrial kitchen in the meeting hall for warming and serving it. It went without a hitch—“ thanks to …

I have a chlorine pool, and enjoy spending as much time in it as possible in the summer. This means my skin gets exposed to a lot of chlorine, and it can be both irritating and drying to the skin. I tried using some of the Triswim body wash, …

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 …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

Having a glucose problem, I have to check my blood sugar often, and when I was first diagnosed, I went to the store and checked out my options. I’ve seen the One Touch Ultra all over the TV, so that one was the one I was more familiar …

Recently I’ve realized where I’ve gained a little weight especially since starting my new job, which has put quite a bit of stress on me a part from everything else. I would have gone on an exercise plan, but even that seems to be a bit difficult sometimes since …

For years my doctor had been urging me to try Omega-3 fish oils, but until I did a little research on them; I hadn’t realized how important they were. When it came time to try them, I decided to check out my local health food store as they offered …

I decided to start another day off right with my new love, the Walk Away the Pounds Express Program. The Walk Strong workout is thirty minutes long and is equivalent to two miles. This Particular workout also requires a stretch band for completion of the included resistance …

I have used several brands of sanitary napkins, including Stayfree, Kotex, and a few store-brands. None have provided the protection, absorption, and comfort of Always Ultra Thin Pads. After years of wearing standard thickness pads and experiencing bunching and leaks, I decided to try the ultra thins. …

Since discovering a whole slew of Tae Bo DVDs at TJ Maxx recently, I have tried to go back there at least once a week for a new title. This week I picked up Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Believers Workout, the Strength Within.
If it …

For those who wanted to experience the correct and safest way to detoxify your body, Tiens Double Cellulose tablet is just for you. I have understood clearly what this product can do for my body when it was explained to me by nurse Aida of Tiens Makati branch. It …

Summer is out and the rain is in. Sickness such as colds and influenza are common. To protect myself from being confined to beds, I take vitamin C every day in the form of Nutricee 500 mg Chewable Tablet. By second quarter of 2010 I changed from Potencee to …

As part of my treatment program for fibromyalgia, I frequently get massaged, usually by my partner at home. I have used a great variety of oils for massage, and sometimes make my own blends, adding ingredients that might benefit the muscles or give a sense of warmth, added effect from …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

Snoring has been an increasing problem as I have gotten older. My wife reminds me the next day how loud it was. I have to admit, I really don’t hear myself, and I usually get a good nights sleep. So out of respect to her wishes, I …

I bought this body wash for my partner, who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to it. It produced some itching, although not any serious reactions. I felt it was safest to stop using it since it might get worse if continued. Not wanting it to go to waste, I …

I have had mild symptoms of neuropathy for years. It is a bit of a debate what is causing them, as I have several different conditions that could all be at fault. It’s either fibromyalgia, lupus, diabetes, thyroid problems, or MS. How is that for multiple choice? …

I have tried many antiseptic creams and one of my favourite one is Savlon. I first bought it from England and it did impress me as it is very cheap yet effective and it can be used to treat a variety of skin problems like cuts, minor burns, insect bites, …

Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …

When I was planning my wedding, I knew I needed to get on some sort of birth control. I researched a few and got on a hormonal BC like the pill. In about 3 months, I started going a bit crazy. I continued on the BC because I didn’t …

Earlier last summer when I was in Beijing, I started to develop little red bumps on my skin that quickly became painful sores after a week. I don’t know if it was the climate as I came from the dry deserts of Nevada to the almost tropical zone of Shen …

I almost obsessively squeeze this Dial alcohol gel onto my hands to freshen them up throughout the day. Because I live in a large city and use public transit a lot, I know that my hands come into contact with an array of dirt and grime — …

I suffer with dry mouth sometimes, due to multiple causes, including medication, and weather.
When it is very cold outside, and we run the central heat more often, the air becomes very dry and I start having symptoms of dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, dry everything!
My dentist had …

I am a smoker and as a smoker, I sometimes use products to aid in getting and keeping my teeth as white as they can be. I always use a toothpaste that contains whitening agents. However, sometimes that just isn’t enough and I need something extra. The last time …

This product is an interesting way to volumize hair. I have a problem with my hair thinning on top, and the sides and back of my hair are frizzy. I don’t like to use anything to weigh down my hair on top. It is almost like I have two …

Dabour is the name of the company, which produces many kind of herbal products and the medicines. The Dabour Hajmola is the name of the small chewing tablets, which are actually taken for good digestion after having the heavy food. These chewing tablets are very safe as …

Over the many years I have used lots of different toothpaste. One that I recently tried was Colgate’s Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste. It was advertised with the bubbles contained in the toothpaste is supposed to go between all the crevices in your mouth, between the teeth and gums and …

Once I started seriously working out, I began to use everything I could find to make sure that I was as successful and motivated as possible. When I found out that there were digital trainers that could be used in place of an actual physical trainer, I looked …

A really nice body lotion I like to use once in awhile in the wintertime is the Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. It is very moisturizing and really helps hydrate my skin so it can be really silky soft.
Some of the things I …

After having used one of the Gold Bond lotions and really liking it, I decided to try the body wash. I noticed that it did not have sulfates listed in the ingredients, so that is a plus for fans of natural products. It does have many other chemicals though, so …

I have thinning hair, and when I found the Hewley’s shampoo product on Amazon, I decided to try it and see if it would work. Since it is designed to work with this product, the Saw Palmetto conditioner, I bought this one too. Since I do not know …

I can very easily walk several miles at a time whether it is walking the dog or walking into the town centre as I hate waiting for buses. I have the stamina of an ox and can just keep going provided that my shoes are comfortable. But …

I’ve tried a fair share of nasal sprays and creams and tablets and all sorts of products that are supposed to block allergens from entering the nasal cavity. I found that with quite a few of them, you can see the cream or gel or whatever it is on …

Kamillosan M Spray is a mouth spray composed of chamomile extract, methyl salicylate, oils such as peppermint, sage, anise, dwarf pine-needle, bergamot and cineol. It also contains ethyl alcohol. It combines the anti-inflammatory property of chamomile and anti-bacterial effect of the essential oils. My doctor recommended this spray …

I really love wearing shorts but I do not have the confidence to wear one because of the huge and dark scar on my left knee and I think that people are constantly looking at it and making fun of me because of it. I had it since I …

I love to use natural products, and Pure and Basic is known for making very good ones. They use botanical extracts and essential oils, and there is no animal testing involved, which is important to me as an animal lover. The products are biodegradable, recyclable packaging is used, and the …

I am far too cheap to spend much money on things like tissues, or Kleenexes as everyone calls them. I buy the cheapest product I can find. I saw advertisements for Puffs, which carries tissues that are softer and have moisturizers, and I told myself I would never buy …

In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …

There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

Even as I approach my forth decade of life, even as I battle with dry, sensitive skin, I have pimples. I don’t get them as often, but around my menstrual period I am almost guaranteed to get one or two around my hairline or neck.
I am allergic to …

Propecia was the pill hailed by all baldies as the silver bullet against thinning hair. Unfortunately, Propecia never lived up to they hype, but it certainly is still the best weapon in combatting the process operating on the top of our heads. Propecia works by inhibiting the synthesis of …

Sometimes, I am given the okay by my doctor and pharmacist to split certain pills to get a lower dose of the medicine in my system, and I’ve always dreaded it because I would use a knife and I would have pills shooting all over the room as they …

I have been trying out some enhancing supplements. I wanted to develop leg strength because of my soccer hobby and when I am surfing, to maintain balance on the surfing board, you must have strong legs to do that. Before when I was still an amateur with this kind …

I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

A hospital is supposed to be professional, clean, hygienic, caring and should, most of the time, be able to heal the patient. But, when a hospital is all this and beyond —“ then there’s nothing like it. That “beyond” is being hospitable, making the patient and his/her family …

I have hair that is damaged and frizzy in the back, and I try to do my best to protect what is left of it, since I am quite determined not to cut it off even though my hairdresser says I should. My hair is thinning on top, and frazzled …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …