Bag Balm is a staple in our house and we always keep a container of it in the cupboard. If you are not familiar with what bag balm is, think of Vaseline or a sort of petroleum jelly. There are so many uses for bag balm, from chapped …

Pre-surgery, I never worried about the scarring involved in surgical incisions, cosmetically. Post-surgery, I indeed acquired a souvenir in the form of a hypertrophic scar. A readily available topical scar gel, over the counter in drugstores, was the Dermatix Ultra scar treatment gel.
It was only a year …

This product looked so easy to use and amazing on TV that I fell for it hook line and sinker. It is a set with a thick, heavy putty like concealer for your legs and a moisture lotion that I could have replaced with any of a hundred on the …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

It’s very rare for me to find office shoes that are comfortable and affordable. I love wearing closed-heel shoes but the affordable ones gave me blisters on my heels to the point that I thought that my feet are not cut-out for this …

I was informed about the Anion Lovemoon sanitary product during one of the product demos at our office.
The Anion Lovemoon sanitary product is not just a napkin that you use during menstruation, but is claimed to treat other illnesses such as asthma, skin diseases (pimples, rashes)and diabetic wound. …

I have been trying to grow my hair longer for a while now. I have attempted to adopt a much healthier regimen when it comes to my hair, and I have also become a member of several hair related websites. A lot of the ladies on the …

My wife and I have lived in Beaver Dam, WI for several years now. And, for the most part, we don’t have a lot of complaints about it.
But, one thing that has been a big pain in the rear is our inability to find a decent pharmacy. We started …

My partner says that I snore. I believe it, because sometimes I do wake myself up with the occasional loud “snort.” Apparently, this is very amusing to others, but not so much to me as I awaken confused and startled by the alien animal noise that comes from …

The Gaiam Pilates Body Circles look kind of like little hula hoops, but if you hate hula hoops don’t worry these are different. They go on your arms, or to be more exact, your wrist.
I had horribly flabby arms and I had that flabby flap on the bottom part …

I am a strong supporter and user of natural health products, and purchase many of them at SuperNatural a unique store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recently I had a kidney infection that nearly had me hospitalized. After two strong lots of antibiotics my immune system was drained and although …

I was extremely impressed with the U panty liners and pads that I recently tried so I decided to try out the tampons as well. I was never a big user of Kotex before they came out with the U line. I do not wear tampons for the duration …

Cybex Arc Trainer is an elliptical trainer of a rather unusual construction: it has no base, the walking pedals are kind of suspended in the air, moving freely on the 3 poles they are attached to. It is in no way a disadvantage; the pedals and large and comfortable, …

I love my weight watcher scales, I use them everyday to weigh myself, they are really accurate.
The best thing I like about it is that it is digital it tells you exactly what weight you are for example: 58.92 kilograms. I like seeing how much weight I lose right …

For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …

One of the supplements I take daily to help keep my digestive system healthy and inflammation down in my body is the Natures Way Ginger Root Capsules. I also like to take this supplement to help relieve migraine headaches, nausea due to motion sickness, and joint pains.
Now I …

In November of 1984, I figured in an accident which left ugly thick, dark and elevated scars on the following parts of my body: left arm, left and right legs, back of my left thigh. These used to be painful and itchy but the growth is confined within …

I am a woman, so like every other respectful woman, I hate that time of the month. With fierce passion. I get crampy, so bloated, hungry and I hate everyone around me. Beware if you’re next to me on those days. Also, I’m one of the the unfortunate ones …

I don’t use Pantyliners all the time, but find myself needing them on occasion. I like having the extra protection, but also don’t feel that Pantyliners is something that I want to spend a lot of money on. I knew that Wal-mart always have cheap prices and took a …

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. …

Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …

My daughter and I were having girl’s night. So, we had to go shopping. We went to Ulta to find some girlie things. We found a Homedics Quad battery operated massager. It was on clearance and in our price range. I think we paid …

I have suspected lupus and I am really supposed to stay out of the sun, or if I am in it, I need to use a strong sunscreen. Therefore, I am probably the last person who should be using this product and reviewing it. It just so happens …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

I have mentioned in my other product review on Johnson’s product that I bought a promo pack. Well, this is included in the promo pack. Along with the lotion is Johnson’s Body Care Naturally White Daily UV Lotion 120 ml. I am not actually fond of using a moisturizing …

I’ve been searching for this brand for few months; it’s been always sold out in my country. I really like the colors they offer, and also it’s quiet cheap (with a good quality for colored soft lenses). I was firstly introduced by a friend of mine who got addicted …

During both the summer and winter, I have to add some sort of lip ointment to my daily regime, or else I will end up with chapped or cracked lips. It never was so bad before, and I could get away with just using lip gloss to moisten …

Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …

When I saw this product I had to have it out of curiosity. I also thought it might fulfill a need for me. When I travel, I rarely bring anything but the very basic needs to save space. I never seem to have time to do my at-home …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

After my doctor suggested that I start taking a calcium supplement, I began looking around for what was available in the stores. At my grocery store, I found Viactiv calcium supplement. I like that this supplement not only covers calcium but it also has vitamin D and …

I have used the Masada brand Sea Salts in the unscented variety for making my own salt soaks, so I thought I would try one of their pre-scented varieties since the unscented were such a good product. I use a bath product nearly every night, as soaking in the hot …

Before I switch to Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer, I had used the Nivea Lip Care Essential once. So far, I have consumed one stick of Nivea Lip Care Essential and never had yet my second buy. I had my first use of this product when I entered Taipei two …

I have definitely had my fair share of diet mishaps, and I went through a period of time when I went looking for the quick fix. I managed, over a four month period, to lose more than 50 lbs, just by eating right. Once that weight was lifted from …

I take a fiber supplement to help keep the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome under control. It also helps manage my blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol as well, and helps to keep my appetite under control so that I eat less.
I have taken a variety of …

I awoke this morning with severe lower back pain. As much as I hate to ‘pop’ pills, I knew I had to relieve my discomfort. I reached for my bottle of Aleve caplets. I can happily say I am now totally pain free after taking 2 …

Since I was a teenager I have been dealing with the problems of getting a yeast infection about once a year. I hate dealing with them, and the medications always leave more irritation. My mother told me that she used to use iodine and it works well to stop …

I have used nothing but the original Crest toothpaste since I have been old enough to brush my teeth. I do not sray, as it shows positive results! And I am near 50 years old. I have tried, a few times, other tooth pastes briefly and have not been …

As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …

For those of you who can’t get enough of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, you may be interested in experiencing Harvey Walden’s No Excuses Fitness Workout for yourself. Harvey Walden, as you may already know, is the show’s tough as nails fitness expert and a former Marine Drill …

I am a new full lower denture wearer and I’ve had terrible experiences in trying to cope and adjust with it. My denture kept on getting out of place and it was giving me so much discomfort. I could not talk well, I could not eat and I could …

I have always been excited about using different types of hair and skin care products which I thought would help me look gorgeous and beautiful. A few weeks back, when one of my friends happened to gift me this product called “The Body Shop gurana berry volumising conditioner, …

I have always heard about all the great health benefits of green tea. I love tea—“ and I am an avid daily drinker of black teas, but I could just never get into the flavor of the green teas. They were a little too—“ well, green.
Wanting to reap the …

When I saw that Pantene had a shampoo to make hair extra straight, I wanted to try it. I have liked Pantene shampoos in the past, so I expected good quality from them. I have frizzy, damaged and naturally curly hair. I like to use a flat iron on …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

I have used Kailas Jeevan for my child since 2 years old and looking at the effectiveness of the cream I thought of writing this review.
My son was facing problem of itching on legs, hands, back due to his super dry skin. I tried all sorts of cream recommended …

Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …

As a long time fibromyalgia sufferer, I am very familiar with pain rubs and “miracle cures.” I mostly use menthol based counter-irritant products that distract the nervous system bu providing a cold or heat sensation to the area where the pain is. It interrupts the signals to the brain, thus …

We Filipinos are very family with Malunggay. Yes, the lowly green leafy vegetable very commonly seen in the backyard of most homes especially in the countryside. Malunggay is scientifically called Moringa oleifera. In other places they call this Horseradish.
Long before Malunggay capsule was invented, we knew already that malunggay …

I wasn’t sure how to feel about a product like this where you put the pouch on the clothing instead of on the skin, but this was a while back, before I’d used the stick-on-skin pain relief patches, and had heard a lot of scary things about those kinds …