I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

Doing the house hold routines for nearly a fortnight (due to the absence of my helper) —“ left me feeling just irritating and miserable. Since I was not used to such vigorous routines (washing utensils and mopping the floor, washing clothes) - I felt just frustrated. But little did …

The most important routine we need to do everyday is brushing our teeth three times a day, most especially after we eat. But how can we attain a good and healthy teeth? Not only by using a good toothpaste that has fluoride ingredients that will strengthen our teeth, but …

Ever had one of those days when you just cant comb your hair properly? Well I have. And I can tell you that it definitely isn’t fun. Most of the time if that happens, I end up wearing a cap of some sort to hide my hair. However, there …

I have not often bought luxury tissues in the past as I am a bit of a skinflint with money and I just use lavatory paper to blow my nose, but lately I have had a bad cold and my poor nose has got quite sore from constantly blowing …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

I became a fan of camphor when my grandmother introduced me to her camphor oil once when I was having spells of feeling faint. It worked really well to stop the woozy feeling, and I love the smell of it. Since then I have learned of other uses for …

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 …

When my doctors suspected I had lupus, part of the reason it was mentioned was because of a redness on both of my cheeks. It did not look exactly like the “butterfly” rash seen in lupus, but I guess it was close enough to give them pause since I had …

CloseUp , tingly red tooth paste is good and I can observe a kind of fresh ness after using it. They say that it comes with improved fluoride for strong teeth, anti bacterial mouthwash for clean fresh mouth and microwhitners for dazzling white teeth. Earlier I used to …

I take a nightly bath to help relax my muscles and ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since it is a nightly routine, I use lots of different products to make it more interesting, and healthier for my skin. I have a friend in England who sends me care packages …

While I was visiting my brother in MS, I discovered the temperatures to be a little hotter than I had come prepared for. While I had brought plenty of deodorant, the outdoor activities were leaving me chafed from a heat rash, and it was pretty uncomfortable. I asked …

I suppose it serves me right to get a product that was not worth the money when I was planning to use it in a most unacceptable way. My hearing is fine. I wanted this product to spy on someone who I thought was telling lies about me behind …

I am a regular user of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion. I am buying this product from The Body Shop. I’ve been using this for years now although sometimes, I would also use other brands as alternate. So far I would say of Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion has been …

After falling once and being very embarrassed about it, I learned to pay attention to what kind of surface the sole of my dress shoes have. Many, unfortunately, are not well thought out, and are completely smooth—“ meaning you can easily slip and fall on hardwood or tile floors, …

I am forever trying new types of lotions. I decided that I would try St. Ives to see if it was any better than the lotions I had already tried. I purchased the St. Ives Lotion at the grocery store for $3.97 for a 16 oz. bottle. That is …

I am in front of the computer for at least 8 hours everyday and most of the time, it is inevitable that my back would hurt at the end of the day. Fortunately, I found a product that can help me with my problem.
I was browsing through the …

I have had horrible allergies my whole life. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I began developing painful hives. I would get hives all over my legs, arms and back. It mostly occurred when the weather would change or it was warm out. I tried everything. I …

Taking multivitamins is necessary to may you stronger and healthier. I have my own personal choice of vitamins but I am still taking Centrum Complete from A to Zinc.
My company is providing them for free. At first, I am hesitant to take it because I hear feedback …

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 …

I have taken various forms of B-12 in the past to give me energy. I take them on and off, as needed. I normally keep some sublingual B-12 so that I can get a quick boost of energy when I am tired but need to keep going. I have fibromyalgia, …

I purchased Palmer Cocoa Butter Formula Stretch Marks Lotion because I had gotten stretch marks terribly when I was pregnant with my children. I was hoping that even though I already had the stretch marks that it would help get rid of some of them anyway. I quickly learned …

I have heard some negative things about Ab Energizer Belt, but for me, it works just fine. What can be better than being able to shape your abs while watching a movie, reading a book, or working on a computer, without even having to move? No painful crunches, no …

The Nutmeg Farm Medicated Nutmeg Ointment is an oily base ointment that provided me with various capabilities. It could well do up to 3 different kind of tasks from relieving my muscle aches from a hard day’s of sports or to relieve the occasional insect bites. It can …

I am a major fruit and yogurt fan for some reason. I know that they are both healthy for you and I eat a lot of both. However I recently learned that having yogurt by itself is a great way to help your body with its normal digestion processes. …

I bought a membership to the Fitness 19 gym in Fremont, CA a couple of months ago and have been working out there 2 to 3 times a week every week. The gym is a no frills gym, meaning no locker rooms, showers, pool, or …

One thing I always liked about the original honey & lemon Locketts was that they actually tasted quite nice and I always accept one if I am offered it whether I have a blocked nose or not. These Extra Strong Lockets, however, are more of an extreme menthol …

A while back, there was this one occasion when I got a really bad cold. I had a horrible cough and my chest congestion was almost unbearable. I was trying to stay away form medicines because I just take too many of them and was trying to tough this …

If you have migraines, you probably understand why I will say that anything is worth a try to get rid of them. Since this item was a markdown product and had free shipping, I thought I was getting a great bargain so I ordered it. I have occasional migraines …

Clue is a period-tracking app for both iPhone and Android. Based on the information women provide, this app predicts dates for ovulation, PMS and menstruation. In addition to just predicting these dates, women have the option to track different categories such as ’skin’, ‘hair’, ’sex’, ‘fluid’ and ‘pain’. This allows …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …

When I decided to put some gold highlights into my brown hair, I wanted them to stay nice. I asked the hairstylist if there was a product that would preserve them, and she actually suggested this natural product from Shikai, which surprised me because they do not carry this in …

I’m a pretty clumsy individual, so I need to have first aid items on hand at all times. You may think I’m over-exaggerating but I can literally hurt myself just getting in my car! Or walking up the stairs, or shaving, or cooking dinner. I usually end up with …

I have a hard time swallowing huge tablets, and it seems like most vitamins and supplements are made for giants. When my doctor suggested a calcium supplement, I wanted to find the smallest tablets possible, even if I had to take three or four at a time.
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The world is getting dangerous and more polluted. And as a result of these, so much threatens your health. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. However, there are times when I have no time to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. In times like this, …

This is my favorite multi-vitamin and I have taken it every day for at least 3 years. I love this product. New Chapter Organics: Every Woman’s One Daily is organic, vegetarian and is a complete vitamin without overdosing you any one nutrient. It provides 100% of …

I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …

Stretch marks can be a big problem for some people, depending on where in the body they are located. If they are in an area that gets exposed especially during the summer such as legs, arms, chest they can play a big role in someone’s confidence. But fortunately there …

I am serious of taking care of my private parts. For me this is more important than taking care of the outside. We do not know what disease or irritation we can get from using public restrooms or either on private ones. We need to be safe and protected …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

I have fibromyalgia, which causes chronic muscle pain that happens in flares. I have used just about every over the counter pain relief product there is, both chemical and natural. Sombra is one of the more interesting formulations I have come across. It is not much more expensive than others …

Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …

Almost all of us heard or seen it on TV - The Bowflex. Is this machine really the gateway to a chiseled, muscular body?
From the commercials on TV we are inclined to believe so. After all, the Bowflex commercials show us great looking men and women in top physical …

I start every morning with Emergen-C vitamin drink and have done so for about five years. I really like Emergen-C and think it is a very effective product.
One think I like about Emergen-C is that it comes in several flavors, which are all pleasant to me, …

I am in my late thirties and the worst part of getting old is seeing your skin sag and fine wrinkles appear on the surface of your skin. The fact that I hate looking old only pushes me forward to take extra care of my skin …

After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …

I had seen all the ads for do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits, and I decided to give one a try. I looked at my choices in the dental care aisle at the drugstore, and saw that quite a few brands have products to whiten teeth. They are all expensive, ranging …

My combination skin gets oily in the summer, and when I am out and about in the heat, I would prefer not to wear a foundation makeup, as it can cause me to break out or just look bad afer I get sweaty. Because I might have some sun sensitivity …