As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …

The 7 Day Diet is one of numerous diets I’ve tried. I found this diet plan online when I was searching for free diet plans. I was tired of paying a lot of money for diet plans and diet foods that didn’t work for me. I …

I have long been a fan of the quirky yet high quality products from Dr. Bronner and his magic soaps. I am also a big fan of lip balm, and when the two met and I saw that Dr. Bronner made one, I had to give it a try. It’s …

I’m not a health freak by any stretch of the imagination. Quite frankly, I’d probably be seen at the other far end of that spectrum. I’m obsessively lazy and love my couch, my reeces peanut butter cups, and my books far too much to consider exercising these days. I’m …

Aleve is pretty much the only pain reliever I have used for the last ten years. I’d like to say first off, I am not a pill popper or a person who believes in obliterating pain at the first sign of discomfort. I do however, believe in treating pain …

It is rare to find a workout that is both challenging for most people and something that people of all ages can do. This workout qualifies as both. I have owned several Tae Bo tapes and DVDs (most of which have never been opened) and earlier this …

Every quarter, I have to have my blood glucose tested to make sure I am controlling it well, but lab fees are so expensive, and it’s a hassle to make an appointment with a doctor, pay a co-pay, then go to a lab and then wait for weeks until …

I love handmade soaps, and when I smelled this one in the store, I bought it right away. It was not very expensive, but I was told it was one of the best on the shelves. It is called “uber moist” soap, and I took it for its word, since …

I tried taking Fitrum last year when I noticed that I’m gaining weight. I decided to try it because my job doesn’t allow me to move that much or get some exercise. During my days off from work, I’d just stay home and watch movies. I don’t have a …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille is too strong for my taste. The first time I tried it, I nearly sneezed my life out!
I suffered from a bad cold, and a colleague offered me Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille. I took just one, chewed for a few seconds, …

Colgate Total Whitening Paste
I’m always conscious about how my teeth look. That’s why I always check it at the mirror after eating. After that I will brush .Because I want to be sure that no small pieces of food left on my teeth. I want it to …

I have been visiting my current dermatologist for more than a year already and the result is tremendously favorable. I couldn’t be any happier with my face now. She assigns creams for me to apply day and night to prevent further damage on my skin. During the process of …

Yukon Ab Crunch Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed to help you shape your abs, which is short for abdominal muscles. The machine has a padded seat, a padded back piece (not very tall), two patted feet holders, and two padded handles. Using the machine is very …

My confidence to discontinue my previous toothpaste, of the desensitizing type, sprung from my envious feelings toward someone whose teeth were freshly bleached out of a dentist’s clinic, or could simply be the lack there of. I haven’t the time to visit a store and replenish some bare …

One of my favorite sunblock sprays to use is the Kiss My Face Sunblock Spray with SPF. I love this sunblock because it is a spray on one and it dries super fast so without it feeling greasy or oily which is very nice. Plus this sunscreen helps not …

Ever since I was in my teens, I was a user of povidone-iodine douches if I ever got a slight irritation or itch, or just needed to feel “refreshed.” My mom used Betadine brand for years, but then it was suddenly taken off the market. I do not …

With the advent of winter- it almost seemed that my cough and cold were ever ready to make me feel uncomfortable and stressed. Experiencing a blocked and stuffy nose coupled with continuous sneezing at short intervals —“ was enough to make my nose and cheeks go red and …

When I asked my aunt what cleanser she was using on her face, she showed me her bottle of Acure Organics Creme with olive and mint. I had asked because her skin looked smooth and pretty, and the tone was very even. I knew she had some issues with dry …

I went to a relaxation workshop that was recommended by a physical therapist, to help with managing stress levels that affected my fibromyalgia symptoms. There were about twenty of us in the group. During one of the relaxation exercises, our instructor handed out these little adhesive dots that …

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. …

This was one of the easiest exercise machines that I have ever owned. I wanted something that I knew I would get use out of and also something that was not so hard. The Gazelle Freestyle Elite filled the bill. It was what I needed. I don’t have the …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

Solo Care Aqua - All-In-One-Solution is the best contact lenses solution that I have ever used. Since switching to this brand I have had an easier time putting my contacts in, and I have been able to wear them for longer without my eyes feeling dry. Before …

I’ll have a blemish or two pop up from time to time, I’ll admit, but the occurrences of these problems are pretty small and pretty far and few between. With that said, however, I’m still going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn’t keep occurring …

After limping around for a few hours with blisters on the heels of my feet I couldn’t take it anymore. I wanted to find a large bandage that would stay on my heels even while I’m running around all day with sneakers on. Every other bandage looked like it …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

As a businesswoman, I lead a very stressful and hectic lifestyle. And since I am always on the go, I really have to take care of my health and my skin. One thing I am very partucular of is my health and my skin and no …

Recently Dove released a new line of hair-care products that promise to stand up to intense heat, such as constant blow-drying or working in dry and hot conditions. Dove, through their “hair repair challenge” promises to repair hair damage through this new line of products or they will …

I have been using Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Carried Away Body Lotion at work as hand lotion, on a daily basis. I just have the little 2 FL OZ bottle. I prefer to use body lotion on my hands over hand cream since I don’t …

The first time I introduced myself to Sucrets products was actually when I had a toothache and didn’t have any dental insurance to speak of and certainly couldn’t afford to have my wisdom tooth removed. I realized that Sucrets had a numbing effect to it, so I would put …

I like having different kinds of antispetics around the house. I have two in the kitchen, three in the bathroom, and a variety of sprays and such that I keep either in my purse or in a slew of first aid kits we keep around the house for a …

In my house I take a lot of care of my children and also about my husband. I never take chance in case of their health and any such matter. So I always say my kids to wash their hands with the soap first before they have …

I’ve always had pimples for as long as I can remember. I’ve had it on very special days such as my high school graduation, the prom and on some date nights. I lost a lot of self-esteem and felt that I am no better than other people. I have …

When I was younger, I was occasionally beset with Asthma while growing up. I had certain limitations with the amount of physical activities I do each day because I’m likely to get weary. In worst cases, my asthma attacks can get severe and I will be rushed …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

About a year ago, we took my daughter to an eye doctor and learned she needed new glasses. We ended up buying her a pair recommended by one of the people at that eye doctor and quickly discovered that the glasses weren’t only very expensive; they were not meant …

I’ve gotten numerous amount of marks on my skin during the summer, from heat bumps all over my arms, to mosquito and other bug bites around my arms and legs, it’s just been horrible! I’ve also spent a lot of time at BBQs at family and friends house, and …

My husband’s left knee is often stiff and hard to bend, due to cartilage problems. Surgery removed the excess cartilage, but as the remaining structure of the knee gets easily inflammed, our doctor suggested we try Glucosamine supplements.
We tried a couple of different brands, and often they were quite …

I’m a runner, for both pleasure and punishment, and one of the side effects they don’t tell you about is rough feet. Not that unpleasant cracked bleeding thing, thank goodness. But rough all the same. Basically caused by the friction of nice soft feet against sock …

I use liquid soaps at the church office where I volunteer, and since I am the one there most of the time, I choose which soaps to bring in. When I was out with the flu for a couple of weeks, I came back to find that I had …

I take a prescription medication to help me sleep, because I do not go into the deepest stages of sleep as I should, and this is believed to be the reason I have muscle symptoms and other related symptoms of fibromyalgia.
I have been on this medication for many …

I purchased this product after reading some positive reviews. I was hoping for something that could help fade the stretch marks I have developed from weight gain and loss. I was hesitant to purchase it, because it is extremely expensive at nearly forty dollars for a small tube.
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I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

Thank you thank you thank you Theraflu for this wonderful new flavor! Well, maybe it’s not new, but I hadn’t seen it until just recently and I’ve been using Theraflu products for years and years. I’m kind of old school in many ways that the idea of taking a …

I am picky when it comes to toothpaste. There are a lot of times when I cannot buy my preferred choice of toothpaste but I like to buy Fluocaril whenever I can. I even take a few tubes with me whenever I go back overseas or where ever …

As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

After trying some air activated hand warmers and absolutely loving them, I decided to look to see if there were any similar products for the feet. I went on a long ghost walk in Savannah in the winter, and the hand warmers saved my hands from freezing—“ but my …

The 3 Day Diet was initially appealing to me, because it’s supposed to result in a 10 pound weight loss in a period of only 3 days. I know it’s generally not considered healthy to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time, but at …

If you want to fully monitor your weight and be very well alerted if you are gaining some unwanted pounds then go and buy your own EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Extra Large Backlit 3.5″ Display and Oversize Platform. This is really a very smart choice. It is far …