I have combination skin that is dry in the winter and oily in summer. One winter when I was having a really bad bout of dry, itchy skin, I went looking for a creamy type of cleanser that would be gentle enough not to irritate the problem further. I normally …

I ordered this coconut scented shampoo because someone I know was raving about how shiny and silky it made her hair. I have tried a great variety of shampoos and most of them in this price range did a pretty decent job, so I gave it a try. I was …

I have developed a serious love of the Method foaming hand soaps. When I found the mint eucalyptus, I was in heaven. The next time I was looking, I found there was also a “Refresh Mint” (which is a clever name.) Since I love all mint fragrances, I wanted …

I absolutely love this sunscreen! My friend recommended this product to me after I was complaining about the sunburn I kept getting while going outside and being exposed to the sun. I trust Neutrogena, as they have some of the best skin care products in the market, so I …

My partner and I both have allergies, and we try to keep dust mites at bay. I also like to have a cover on my pillows that is washable so I can keep it smelling fresh. After wearing out a set of cheap pillow covers that were stiff and made …

Himani Navratna Oil a ayurvedic oil for quick relieve from head ache and body aches. The oil is medicated and keeps the head cool and thus relieves from head ache instantly and the same applies for body ache. The oil is enhanced with some great herbs which helps …

I take a lot of daily vitamins as well as a couple multi-vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is really restrictive and I am not getting all of the nutrients I should be getting every day. For me, it’s essential to take certain ones, and taking a pill is …

I have been trying out the idea of natural hair color products. Since I dye my hair regularly at home, I’d love to find a natural product that gives me the reliable gray coverage without all he chemicals. I’ve tried a couple of henna products, and while one …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

When I switched from a regular spring mattress to a solid memory foam mattress, I was sleeping on a cloud—“ in the winter. When it got to be warmer weather, I found that it was now a rather hot and humid cloud that felt like it was smothering me. …

Anyone who has ever had skin problems can understand what a prediciment it was when I noticed that my oldest son was starting to acquire a severe case of acne. Now that he’s about to entire high school, I didn’t want to send him off to his first day …

This review is for Smart Mouth 12 Hour Fresh breath system which I decided to try in place of my usual mouth wash. This formula promises fresh mouth for up to 12 hours which sounds great. Comes into 2 bottles with 2 different formulas. Both bottles are the same …

When I ended up getting carpel tunnel syndrome from working in a factory for years, I was devastated. I finally had surgery to repair my hands, and the pain afterwards was extreme. Instead of making it better, it seemed to have made it worse. I was informed that …

It has come to my attention, due to one dog and 2 cats dying in a household, that Swiffer WetJet is so harmful to animals and children, that no one should buy this product!
The dog, healthy, kept inside, beautiful, and well watched, suddenly died. A necropsy was done on …

I think it is safe to say that all of us no matter what walk of life we come from, no matter our age, gender or job, we all wake up some mornings and simply can not be bothered to get out of bed and simply can not be …

I had been complaining about the chlorine/chemical smell in our water for months before I finally broke down and bought this shower filter, which is supposed to, by way of vitamin C, neutralize the chlorine and chloramines in your water supply. I had already switched to using bottles water for …

We never really talk about this but since I have been running into a lot of parents who deal with children with bad digestive systems, I thought that I would make it my business to explain the best things to give your child when they have systems like my daughter. …

This is a review for a facial moisturizer I cannot find locally, although it is made by an American company. It may be available but so far I have not found it, unless perhaps it is packaged or marketed differently. The product is made by Neutrogena, and is called Ultimate …

The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

Please don’t ask me why I bought this bike. Because honestly I don’t have any clue why I bought it in the first place. I think that I was in one of those stages in my life where I was in the mood to get my health together. …

This is an interesting concept for a foot cream. I have diabetes and very mild nerve damage in my feet. (which is actually not due to the diabetes, but I treat it the same way) In the summer I am fine, but in the winter I get cold feet. …

Though I’m not a vain person by nature, I take great pride in keeping my skin and hair and nails as healthy as possible. I have nice thick nails that are a perfect shade, but they are sometimes brittle and prone to breaking if I’m not careful with them, …

Because I have two kids and like most kids they are prone to getting into problems and getting themselves hurt I have always had some kind of Band aid product in my house at any and every given time and I’ve usually put them to good use too. I’ve …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

I am one of Bath and Body Works’ best customers in this area. Whenever they have their semi annual clearance sales, I am there at the opening hour. Even when things are not on sale, I spend plenty of money buying gifts and personal items in the store. When they …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

I have awful dry mouth that also causes canker sores and bad breathe, which I hate. The only oral care product that helps relieve the dry mouth and heals the canker sores while ridding bad breath is the Natures Answer PerioWash Mouthwash with Alcohol Free Cool Mint.
I like …

I have used the Alba spf 18 lip balm, and when I went to look for another because I ended up giving the first one to someone who liked it, I found this one instead. It has a higher spf—“ 25 instead of 18, and has most of the same …

I have never been a fan of Cepacol lozenges. I always thought they tasted terrible. They did produce a numbing effect, but I could never make myself take them because the taste nauseated me, especially if I was already not feeling well due to a cold.
When I …

I’m not a fan of liniments. Liniments are messy to work with, they sting, and could smell unpleasant. Alternatively, I like Salonpas patches. But the patches are expensive to use very often. What could change my attitude towards liniments? I veered to this special …

After being very pleased with a couple of other H2O products, I decided to try out this gel-like treatment as a light summer moisturizer for night time. I had been using an anti-aging night cream for the warmer months, but it was now too heavy and I was finding a …

I am diabetic, and currently I control my condition with medicine that does not cause drops in blood sugar. Once before, I was on such a medicine for a very brief time before side effects caused me to discontinue it.
While I was on this medicine, I was warned …

In my excitement of playing tennis after a long gap, I totally forgot the fact that I had to be a little more careful of overdoing it. The result was therefore —“ aching arm and thighs. It made me crippled. I was finding it difficult even in getting up …

I went to this hospital facility as early as 30th week into my third pregnancy. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, so my obgyn asked me to do the non-stress test (NST) to check the status of my baby twice a week. Compared to last 2 family birth centers …

I am one of those ladies out there that has this so called “awakening points” where hair is very abundant in every part of our body.. yeah more than a lady should have.
Too much hair became my source of low confidence especially when I was in teenage years. …

Last month when I happened to attend my cousin wedding with full enthusiasm and zest, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the wedding ceremonies required a lot of time being on the foot, my foot felt rather overstressed …

This product of India was a very interesting find. With a ton of interesting organic ingredients, and lacking in many of the chemical stand-bys of modern commercial products, this was one I just had to try. I had never heard of Neem being used in toothpaste, but apparently the twigs …

I stumbled upon Renew You Anti-Cellulite Body Masque one day while I was out shopping at Kmart for nail polish remover. This less than a fluid ounce pack of cream in the form of a body masque is created to give the skin on the thighs and legs …

The Weight Watchers diet was a great diet to do for me. I followed this diet plan by going to weekly meetings. There you get weighed and you get a book for all the different types of food points that you can eat. I got very motivated …

Apollo Petroleum Jelly is one of the things that is always present on our medicine cabinet at home because it always pays to have this handy. This is because we use this product on several skin related injuries.
When my daughter is still an infant, Apollo Petroleum Jelly had …

I like to use various creams and lotions to make my skin super soft and youthful feeling, and on my hands, which get really dry from the constant washing of dishes, I like to use L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, It comes in a 5.2 ounce tube but …

After gaining an extra 22 pounds which makes me really fat and what is worst is I have really imbalance proportion of body fat, I have been crazy about exercising from home. I was struggling to gain weight by popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times …

I want to be prepared during my monthly period aside from a lot stocks of sanitary napkins, I see to it that I have a lots of pantiliners too. Because after a 5 days period I prefer to used pantiliners because of a little flow of my menstruation period, …

I have quite a few heating pads in my collection. They all still work and there’s really no reason I need to buy more, but I always find a new one that’s bigger, better and badder than the last one, and since I constantly have need for a heating …

I had been so exposed to stains on my whites. I really have a problem with this fact because I have to be cautious about the food that I am taking in. I am afraid that they make stain my teeth and it would really mean another visit to …

Cold and cough is a very minor disease caused mainly due to change of weather but it can be very annoying and take the toll on the body if not taken good care of. Recently I went to Shimla on a vacation with my husband and everything was quite …

I have long been a fan of using vaporizers and menthol and eucalyptus or camphor vapor treatments for colds and congestion. I have seen them in liquid forms to vaporize, creams and ointments, sticks to inhale from, and even patches to be placed on the chest. When I saw this …

I have diabetes, and often those of us with the illness have to battle yeast infections as a symptom. When I was going through a period where it seemed like every time I would get one yeast infection cleared up, another would start, I finally turned to natural methods to …

I am a retired nurse who suffered from Candida which I believe I have proved was caused by by mercury (silver) fillings. I have had all kinds of health problems from this including ulcers. I drink raw goat’s milk because I learned from a friend years ago it cured …

I’m not sure what it is about the idea of milk proteins on your skin that is so appealing. Maybe it reminds me of creaminess and a soft texture. I must not be the only one who likes the sound of it, as Skin Milk has a whole line of …