When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …

I had been witnessing a terrible cut in between the toes of my foot , which rather made it difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I did try covering the cut with a band- aid, I still felt uncomfortable while moving around the house and …

The Greek brand Korres is one that I was not very familiar with until I tried this body butter. It comes in a tube, and is one of the richest, most sophisticated feeling butters I have tried. Although normally I am not a huge fan of lemon scents, …

I bought this machine to replace an older model that was purchased about ten years ago, and finally gave out. I have tinnitus, and find it difficult to sleep in a silent room. To help me sleep well, I always play some sort of sound—“ either a CD …

I went online to the Bath & Body Works website, to buy up some of my favorite scents that the stores did not have at that time in my area (seasonal), and I bought a few extras because of the specials they were having. One of the things …

Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …

There is nothing more refreshing than having a fresh, cooling and having the knowledge of a germ free morning breath air.
All of us have its own ritual before going to sleep and this includes, washing your face, applying night cream, cleaning the teeth and yeah..gargle some mouthwash.
Sometimes …

Miracle of the Dead Sea products can be found at kiosks in malls, at least that’s where I found mine. I was accosted in a mall by one of their salespeople, and couldn’t seem to get away. After a series of questions about my skin care regimen, the sales …

When I first counted my steps, I figured a pedometer didn’t have to be that high up on the technology scale. I bought the cheapest one I could find off of a Chinese website, and after it didn’t work at all, decided to do a little more research …

I have always been a huge fan of green tea, either in a tea, or as part of another product. I’ve always been a tea drinker, but it was always those sugary powdered varieties, and rarely a healthier green tea variety. But, a friend of mine turned me on …

Eye Center South is a local clinic serving those with issues of the eye. My first experience with the clinic came recently when I inadvertently poked myself in the eye with my glasses. The pain I felt was rather bad, so bad in fact that at first I couldn’t …

My father has high blood pressure, so it should be checked often to the doctor to determine the frequency of the blood pressure every month. However, I think this is not practical and should be issued a regular monthly fee. Therefore, I buy the Omron HEM-650 wrist blood pressure …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …

One of the important things in my list of acquisitions was to replace my old contacts. I was reprimanded by my ophthalmologist for having worn contacts way past their expiration and if I had been more stubbornly persistent —“ it could lead to my vision deteriorating. I …

Health Pride generic asperins, cough syrup, cold tablets is usually sold is almost all shoprite and a&P supermarkets. They are at least 2 to 3 dollars cheaper that buying brand name medications and work just as well in fact even better. Their low dose baby aspirins come …

I get stressed out a lot and when I do I like to use 100% Pure Sea Therapy Bath in Organic Lavender. It is made with organic ingredients such as soothing herbs and sea salt. It even has a really nice organic lavender scent to it that helps lift …

There are two types of henna. One is used for dying material. The other is used for making intricate designs on the body and also for hair. This kind is called BAQ or body art quality. It is extremely important that this is the only kind used on the …

Centrum is by far the most affordable and most complete multivitamin I can find in the market today. I’ve always trusted this brand. Time came when I was looking for a cheaper alternative, which I did find. Unfortunately, these other brands did not have a list of vitamins and …

About two weeks ago, Walgreens featured the new Tone Body washes as an in store special. Not only were they on sale, but a register reward printed on the spot that gave me a few dollars towards my next store purchase.
I’m not sure why …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD. When it was recommended that I take a probiotic along with fiber to help manage the IBS symptoms, I tried several brands and types. One that I used was this one made by Dr. Weil. I trust Dr. Weil’s advice since he …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

I suffer with pollen allergies every year, and some years are worse than others. The only thing that really helps is Benadryl, but taking it makes me so drowsy that I can’t really function well. This means whenever I get invited to an outdoor event, I have a choice—“ either …

I have used Bach’s Flower remedies and Rescue Remedy drops. They seemed to work for my cat, but not for me. This may have been a sheer coincidence that they calmed the cat. I will admit that when I bought this gum, I really did not expect it to fulfill …

I bought this product in the winter when my skin was really itchy and irritated from dryness. Up until that point, I had been using gentle, unscented products in the shower, but was feeling like I needed something that was sort of “in-between” the very gentle products which did not …

Recently, I had a case of liver inflammation. The symptoms were sudden loss of weight and continuous dark urine. Some tests were done to diagnose the problem. Fortunately, tests didn’t reveal any Hepatitis.

The doctor prescribed me some medicines. One of them was Liv 52 Syrup. I had taken Liv …

Ivory soap is known as a gentle soap and that is one of the reasons that I decided to try it. I am constantly trying new things just to see if I can find something better. I purchased a three pack of Ivory Soap at the grocery store for …

I purchased this moisturizer during the MAC craze about how good this is. It is definitely expensive , around $30, for a little bottle. It’s more like travel size to me. This is suppose to control oil production giving your face a matte finish. This also works good as …

I had been using the regular fresh mint Colgate Total for years and was very happy with it. I have tried other toothpastes like Oral B, Pepsodent etc., but in my opinion Colgate Total series is the best in terms of taste, freshness of breath, clean feel and …

If you are interested in birth control there are many options. If you would like information you might check on the internet and of course ask your doctor, especially since you must speak to him or her in order to get a prescription for any kind of medicated …

Since joining a new diet I began taking the One A Day Men’s Health Formula to ensure that I was receiving my proper amount of nutritional values while on the diet with less calorie intake. Since beginning the daily formula, I notice the days that I do not take …

I am a faithful buyer of Colgate. I use Colgate Total and always purchase it when I run out of it. However one time I went to SM Supermarket and I could not find any Colgate products! So I thought of another option and I saw Close up Crystal …

The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

As a newcomer to Yoga, I may not know all the names of the moves or comprehend the complexities of varying styles, but there is one thing I can safely say; and that is since I recently discovered Namaste Yoga on Fit TV I may never need …

I have had disruptions in my sleep cycle for pretty much as long as I can remember. When I was a little girl, I remember getting out of bed after laying there for hours, totally frustrated that I hadn’t been able to fall asleep. Even as a child, when …

Bowflex is really good. I got my Bowflex not too long ago after a friend told me how good they are to work out on. I think that you will really like how good Bowflex gets the job done.
I liked how the Bowflex is so easy to …

Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Shampoo and Conditioner are two great products at a great price. If you like to condition your hair every day because it’s so dry, then you will love VO5. I love it and I’ve only been using this product for a couple of weeks now. …

I was in a rush to purchase another product to get the free bag from Watson’s, so I guess in a rush I chose to purchase Listerine Total Care. I only needed 80 pesos more, so I chose it right away and paid for all my purchases.
I guess …

Unfortunately, last year, I went through a terrible infection of thrush. It took 6 months and several visits to the clinic for check up’s until I got the infection cleared up. Sometimes, the infection re appears, very occasionally now I am pleased to say, and I am required to …

The Pilates Reformer model is a high-end excercise machine, but I found the footbar to be too stiff for prolonged use over one hour per day. The sample videos show the users in bare feet, and this was an impossiblity for me on the second day.
The problem with the …

The winter season always left my entire family suffering from cough and cold and hence it became vital to actually keep all the cold relief aid stocked up in my medical kit well I advance. Though many of my cold and cough medicines, cough drops, or cough syrups did …

Sensodent-K is a non-fluoridated toothpaste that has done wonders in my mouth. I still remember the days when I was down with shooting toothaches and ran from one doctor to the other, but without any relief from any.
Finally the pain subsided but my gums started bleeding on the slightest …

I started working a new job last September, after eight years of unemployment, so I could stay home with my kids until they were old enough to be trusted to stay home by themselves. I was excited to start working, but I believe my body just wasn’t up to …

One of the greatest problems I experience during the winters is dry chapped lips. The fact that the cold winds outside often make my lips dry, smiling or even opening my mouth to eat became a matter of concern. This situation made me feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy …

What do you know about the health benefits of green beans? Green beans is also known as Phaseolus aureu. It has many kind of health benefits for your body. For example, if you are just having a baby, it will be good for you if you can drink the …

I have always been a fan of Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo, if for just the smell alone. I do color my hair, and I have been using sulfate free shampoos lately, both to protect the color and to lessen my exposure to the chemical detergents so that they will …

I’m actually not as clumsy as others might consider me to be, but I get the same bumps and bruises on a semi-regular basis regardless. As such, I have a whole collection of bandages in my medicine cabinet to signify the potential for disaster. Plus, I just see something …

I have very fair skin and possibly a mild case of lupus, so it is extremely important that I take sun protection seriously. It is not necessary to be a vampire, but I do not want any health problems as a result of enjoying the summer. I normally use the …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

My officemate gave this to me. Actually, this is for her but since she is pregnant she refuse to use it. Nutrilite Acerola is a chewable Vitamin C. It claims that it can protect us from stress, heat of the sun and pollution. I started taking this one 2 …