These days, keeping hands clean and sanitized seems to be more important than ever. I am not always near water when I feel I really need to sanitize my hands. To combat this, I found Walgreens’ liquid hand sanitizer to work, beautifully, for me and for my entire family.
The …

A while ago after suffering with heartburn that could not be helped with regular antacids I went to see my Doctor and was diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease or ARD. I had been under a lot of stress for a while and thought my persistent heartburn and stomach …

Believe it or not, apple cider vinegar, has tremendous benefit when consumed on a daily basis. It can increase circulation, improve high blood pressure, help prevent cancer, decrease muscular or skeletal pains, help boost the immune system, and help cure illnesses. There are acutal entire books that …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

I was browsing in a health food store when I saw this little spray. It is made from all natural herbal ingredients, and not only treats bad breath but helps to kill bacteria and fungus in the mouth. The main ingredients and flavors are peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and …

I grew up with the White flower Embrocation scent all around the house. My mom was the kind that is easy to feel nauseous especially when there is not much ventilation around, or even during travelling.
As Chinese, White Flower oil was rather a common household item. Ask if they …

I have never gone as far as knowing what topical eye drops are there in the drugstore, besides the prescription solutions my ophthalmologist had recommended. Apart from the purpose of wearing and tending my corrective lenses, I have never found it essential to use eye drops for no …

When I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed, it was an oral health nightmare. The tooth had a large infected cyst around it, the tooth was very difficult to remove, and the surgery left me with severe nerve damage to the side of my lip and face for many …

Boots Meolin wound dressing pads are a type of cushioned dressing used for minor cuts, burns and grazes. (Meolin is a trademark of Smith & Nephew, as is acknowledged on the rear of the packet.) The pads do a good job, and since they are Boots’ own brand the …

When this White Rain wash turned up in some things that my mom cleaned out of her closet, I almost told her to give it to someone else. I had used a White Rain wash before, and also a shampoo, and found them to be extremely cheap quality. I took …

I used to use Tom’s of Maine years ago. I enjoyed the unusual flavors with ingredients like ginger and anise. I recently decided to return to this product after I decided that my Colgate toothpaste with mouthwash wasn’t leaving my mouth as clean as I would like. This …

The Bausch & Lomb Boston Simplus Cleaning Solution boasted of being able to clean rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses with just one formula. The instructions told me to use this solution for storing, cleaning and rinsing my lenses.
I appreciated the convenience. This is a great solution to have when …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

I admit that I’m not one of those women blessed with beautiful nails. This sometimes felt quiet discouraging and I would secretly envy whenever I saw anyone with beautiful looking nails. Though I did try revving my nails through regular manicures and various moisturizing creams, their effect seemed quiet …

This body lotion contains aloe and cucumber extracts which gets deep into the skin and moisturizes it. I adore this body lotion, not only for the ingredients but for the results. I have extremely dry skin from the cause of being lotionless for years. I needed something to replenish …

Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Natural Apple Cinnamon Flavor is a product that I always make sure I have in the house. It is positively excellent when it comes to helping me feel better while I’m sick and speed up my recovery by days. This product works …

My mother actually brought these test strips over to me a while back maybe six months or so ago and I thought she was silly because I was pretty sure you had to go to a doctor to have a test done to see if you had a bladder …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

I have tried the Brand’s Chicken Essence before and I always get it when I am feeling low in energy as it always works me energizing me. But recently Brand’s have added a lot of new and interesting Essences to their line of health products.
I decided to try the …

At my last dental checkup, it was recommended that I use this brush. I have been using Colgate and other brands of soft standard toothbrushes, and a battery powered one every other day, to try and get my gums back into good shape.
When my dentist told me about …

When this product came on the market, I was already a loyal Loreal customer, but the ads and information on this product were so interesting that I just had to give it a try. It supposedly won lots of awards, is very true to the colors given on the …

The interesting packaging caught my attention and that is why I initially picked up this product for a look. It comes in a pretty dark brown jar that reminded me of coffee. This is a turmeric based mask, and I was not aware that turmeric was considered a powerful antioxidant, …

This product had gotten so much publicity I almost had to try it to appease everyone else. The inhabitants of Okinawa, Japan live ten years longer than people on the mainland, and the story is that it is because of their exposure to the coral calcium in the water. It …

Sometimes I like to use a toothpaste that does not burn my mouth like most of the mint flavored ones tend to do, especially if I have chapped lips or a sore in my mouth. The best products I have found for this are toothpastes that are made …

I was looking for a great mouth wash that was not to strong that it would irritate my mouth. I will admit that I tend to be very picky about the products that I usually, especially when I am going to be tasting them. I was looking …

I am a disposable soft lens user. For cleans soft lens, I use the Complete Multi-Purpose Solution. Complete Multi-Purpose Solution is a multipurpose cleaner soft lens. In addition to helping protect the eyes from dryness and irritation, the advantages of this product is can clean protein with no rub. The …

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 …

Fact. Many people here in the Philippines are afraid of health supplements that targets body-builders and athletes. Many Filipinos shy away from these products because of the steroid-fear that broke out about more than a decade ago. I admit I was one of them before. I am scared of …

Colgate, the toothpaste company has been really busy, these days. Just look at the different kinds of toothpaste this company has in the market. You name, they’ve got it all! Lately, I found the company even foraying into sensitivity toothpaste, a niche previously owned by Sensodyne.
It’s …

I also used the Stay free sanitary pads for a few months and I felt that it is very normal in usages and nothing special about it. While using stay free sanitary pads I got some rashes on my skin and I felt that these pads are having …

I have never had the best of luck with natural deodorants, at least not under my arms. I was actually looking for something I could use on other areas of skin for when I was out in very hot weather. I live in the South and it is difficult not …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

After I gave birth to my second child in 2002, I came down with a bad case of cough. It was later diagnosed as chronic heart failure. During the course of my treatment at the hospital it was further diagnosed that I have Marfan Syndrome.It is a condition that …

I don’t like to spend an arm and a leg for feminine products. That is why I try to stay away from name brands as much as possible. One tampon that I used for years was the Equate brand super plus absorbency tampons. These are really good tampons for …

I sometimes need a clarifying shampoo because I have thin hair and tend to use a lot of various products to volumize it. I also have very dry ends, which means the extra conditioners and serums I use for that can build up and weight down my hair. It is …

When my sister gifted me this product called Oriflame coconut and rice milk nourishing hair mask, I just seem to love everything about it. The fact that I truly believe that the properties present in a “coconut” can truly work wonders for my hair, receiving a hair mask made …

I borrowed this product while suffering from a painful muscle spasm in my lower back. I have tried several products that work as counter irritants like this one, but I was surprised to find that this product is unique. It’s been on the market for many years and apparently has …

My teeth have deteriorated in recent years I am ashamed to say. I blame my sugary coffee and nicotine addiction and I wish I had started to use a mouthwash regularly earlier in life. Retardex produce a variety of products to combat bad breath and specifically to …

I’ve been taking chromium for years to help control my diabetes and boost my metabolism. I have used various brands and types, and have gotten consistently good results with all. I decided to try this New Chapter chromium complex because it was very unique. This product not only …

I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …

I don’t always eat the healthiest, I’ll admit, and sometimes foods that I love just don’t sit well with me. I’m mildly lactose intolerant, but I love milk products, and that doesn’t always leave me feeling my best. There are days where I will have a bowl of cereal …

I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …

I love having first aid kits, especially easily portable or small ones that I can carry with my on day trips to places like the zoo or park with my friends and kids. My friends joke about my preparedness for emergencies to such an extent that, as a gag, …

When my hair was natural, I never really worried about the amount of products that I put in it since I never had to deal with them weighing it down. Since my hair is now permanently straight, I have had to try to find products that will help …

Currently, I am taking Whey Maxx Instant Protein Drink Mix: Chocolate Flavour. I took it for the simple reason that I want to lose weight, but try to maintain the muscle mass. It cost me around 35 dollars, which is an average price for it. It is a lean …

I started on the Core Plan by Weight Watchers in February. I was tired of being unhappy with how I looked and wanted something different. I was immediately drawn to the Core Plan because of how easy it was. Instead of the more well known points …

I ordered my Derek Cardigan eyeglasses through Coastal Eyewear, and I was lucky enough to get them on a free promotion where all I had to pay for was the shipping. These are one of my favorite pairs of glasses, and I’m only disappointed that I didn’t upgrade the …

When it comes to medicated powder, I only trust Pureen. I know there are other brans but my mom recommended this brand to me one day. Muneez was suffering from a major nappy rash and I didn’t know what to do. At first I was sceptical but it worked. …

I bought this Domyos exercise last May at a Decathlon store shop near Canary Wharf which I’ve got for the price of almost 40 GBP at that time. The particular use of this exercise is for the main purpose of strengthening the upper body muscles and toning …

I love this gadget! The Oral-B Triumph is a rotating toothbrush that is really unique. I decided to get one because my dentist said I wasn’t brushing my teeth well enough. The first time I used this toothbrush I fell in …