I was recently treated to a session at Body Envy located at 2121 Woodhead Street, Houston, TX 77019. I got an e-mail through GroupOn about getting a chemical peel treatment for much less than the actual price so I decided to take the deal. With GroupOn, you have to …

While most contact lens orders come with a free lens case with lids that screw on, I choose to purchase additional cases with snap lids. I have learned my lesson the hard way about the downsides of screw cap cases.
In all cases, while placing a lens in the …

I purchased a bowflex revolution a couple of years ago thinking that having a gym at home would be wonderful. Well for a while I worked out on it and really used it. When I bought it I even bought the extra weights. Let me tell …

I have nearsightedness since I was a kid and I’ve always hated wearing glasses because first, it’s a hassle to wear glasses since it blocks my peripheral vision, and second, because it doesn’t always match with my clothes and I look like a geek. I used to buy clear …

While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …

I have fibromyalgia and have suffered from leg cramps (and foot cramps, and hip cramps) for many years. People who care about me are always looking for things that might help. One friend of mine shares a love of fragranced products and natural remedies.
She bought me this …

I always have a stock of Johnson & Johnson Band Aid. I have been using this product for as long as I can remember. When I cut my skin or got some scrapes, I always clean those cuts and scrapes with antiseptics. After that, I cover it up with …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

When I was on a day trip with some friends, we had several things to do before eating lunch, which was at a restaurant with reservations for a specific time. We were all starving and complaining, and our driver came to the rescue by pulling out some Clif bars he …

I purchased this cleanser because of my past experiences with neutrogena products. Neutrogena has a fine reputation of making more gentle and effective acne treating products you can get at the pharmacy. Here are the highlights of this product.
It smells great. Like most neutrogena products it …

I travel a lot, and even just traveling back and forth on public transportation to work, so this hand sanitizing spray from Dr. Bronner’s is essential. I like using cleaning products that are as safe as possible and smell good too. When it comes to things that I might …

I bought this interesting product before going to visit a friend in the hospital. She had surgery, and would be in there for a week or more. I knew that it was likely that I would encounter lots of germs, since it was cold and flu season. I wanted to …

When I had a case of muscle strain on top of trochanteric bursitis in my left hip, I needed all the help I could get to keep my on my feet. It was very painful to walk, sit, or lie down. I found myself tossing and turning from …

As we head into the winter months, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, shortening daylight hours can contribute to something called SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. Declining amounts of natural light are thought to contribute to mild forms of depression in winter months.
I was fortunate enough to come …

There are few things in life that I will go without, and one of them is my Super C vitamin powder. I first learned of the greatness of vitamin C and all its excellent uses from a doctor that had been practicing medicine for fifty years. Of course by the …

Perhaps because of genetics or my constant exposure to my computer, my vision is no longer a perfect 20/20.
In fact, I feel like I’m almost legally blind. To remedy my problem, I decided to buy eyeglasses. After using my eyeglasses for a long time, however, I thought of using …

This is the brand of toothpaste I’ve tried so far that has actually delivered what it has promised: to keep my teeth clean and make my teeth two shades whiter. I’ve tried using this product a couple of months ago. It wasn’t that I am so crazy and obsessed …

I had sensitive teeth and gum problem. I went to the dentist for cleaning and advice. My dentist prescribed me Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash to rinse moth twice daily. I have always used mouthwash but non satisfied me. When I tried Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash I really liked …

I hate getting sick in the winter, and I use whatever is at my disposal for preventing it. Last year, I had become disappointed that some of my favorite preventative measures did not seem to be working. Part of the reason they may have failed was non-compliance—“ I would forget …

I love a good massage… who doesn’t, really, right? And, sadly, more often than not, it’s not a matter of luxury so much as it’s a matter of necessity. I managed to tweak my back and shoulder over the last (almost) two years at my job, which requires a …

When I was pregnant with my first and last child I remembered the doctor prescribed that I take Iberet Folic 500 (Iron + Multivitamins). My blood pressure was only 90/70 so the doctor would want assure that my pregnancy will not result into iron deficiency because it is …

Suave is a company that I trust for good quality products at a price anyone can afford. I love the smell of honey, and when I saw that they had made a body wash with a milk and honey theme, I had to pick it up and see how it …

I am not usually big on the so called diet pills that help you lose weight, but I think this one has a chance at doing some good. It is Super Fat Burning System. It is a dietary supplement that helps you burn up unwanted fat safely …

When I began taking various vitamin and mineral supplements to try and improve my various health conditions like diabetes and fibromyalgia, I sought advice from various people who were more educated about natural treatments than I was. When several supplements were recommended and miracles were promised, and then I found …

Us ladies are constantly seeking for a way to make our skin looks better. Me, for instance, really want the fine lines on my face to disappear (yes, I’m only 21 and I have fine lines on my skin thanks to not getting enough sleep to rush …

After having tried a memory foam topper for awhile and loving it, until my poor mattress finally just collapsed, I decided to try a memory foam mattress. With the entire mattress made of memory foam, I knew I would not run into the same problems of spots where the …

Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

Who loves mosquito? I think everybody don’t, even hate it. Yes, it’s a bothering insect that make us feels so mad when they bite us, even make our skin itch and irritate.
I usually use mosquito repellent in lotion to avoid mosquito. It’s practice and has a good fragrance. I …

I remember my mom used to buy the original Efficascent Oil during my younger days. It was effective in relieving some pains on my body. However, I observed that its strength slowly diminished as years went by. My family decided to switch to another brand. A brand that has …

Usually the time I work out and try to get in shape is during the spring, before summer hits and it’s time to put on a swim suit. I do some weight training, Pilates, and walking mostly, nothing too heavy or intense. I had seen other …

After trying many different expensive eye treatment creams and gels that did not really work, I decided to try a less expensive one and at least save some money. This product was from a company I was not familiar with, and I bought it on the advice of an online …

Last September, my husband and I had a lot of changes we were going through. We had just finished closing on our new condominium, and were getting ready to move, and I had, after a long eight year sabbatical, had finally started working again because my kids were now …

Ok. This is one of the most controversial diets out there, I know. I actually am a fan of it. And my cholesterol has never been better, my doctor is pleased, and I am not craving carbs like normal. I don’t have to go through the drive through at …

I gave birth to my kids at this state-owned maternity hospital. There are 3-4 other maternity hospitals in this country but my husband and I had only this hospital in mind because it is conveniently located from our home, about 7 kilometers or a 10 minute drive. More …

This Northwest Medical Center Urgent Care location (Ina & Shannon Rd)is close to my home, and for that reason I have used it on several ocassions. Recently, however, I have been opting to drive an extra four miles or so to visit a NextCare Urgent Care on Oracle. Why? …

This Wagi Nasal Aspirator Plus Bonus Ear Syringe is one of the best and most inexpensive types of products to use for infant care. When my kids were young and got a cold, it was a miserable exepreince for the entire household because they certainly can’t tell you what’s …

With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

I have used Pepto Bismol medication for many years. In fact, I keep a bottle of it in my medicine chest at all times just in case. I use it mostly if I get diarrhea but sometimes I also use it for my upset stomach. I love Pepto Bismol …

This might sound silly, but this is a product that has become close to my heart. After 18 years of uncontrolled breakouts and probably $100,000 of product trials, dermatologist visits, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and peels - none of which helped - I found Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne …

I’ve been over-using the computer. This is one very important gadget I can’t afford to live without. I admit that. I’d go crazy if I can’t handle my computer in a day. I think half of my life is devoted to computer and I don’t regret that because …

Taking care of the skin is part of every woman’s beauty regimen. It is a fact that we spend longer time in pampering our skin compared to men. We always want to look good and presentable in front of everyone. One important thing is of course to maintain a …

My mouth is dying because I have aphthous sores/canker sores in my mouth. I could not even eat properly and my face is slightly swollen! I must have gotten it from chewing lots of gum last week and from biting off my own mouth cheeks that I am now …

I have normal roots and very dry ends. When I saw this product, which is designed for oily roots and dry ends, I thought it was a close enough description that I might benefit from it. When I use shampoos that are too drying for the ends of my hair, …

I just did a review about the acnefree acne treatment system which my fourteen year old son started using a while ago, and the product worked well, but his acne was pretty severe, having just hit puberty and his hormones are all out of whack, and since we knew …

After my failed attempt in a slimming tea that made my stomach churn uncontrollably, I finally found a slimming tea that is just right. Biofit Tea has the same Senna leaves as the main ingredient. Senna is known as a non prescriptive laxative to treat constipation and also …

Cory Quirino’s World of Wellness is a well-known line of wellness products in the Philippines. With the recent strain of dengue that has been going around, my mom decided to get me the Health Protect Insect Repellant Spray (Lemongrass) upon seeing Cory Quirino recommending it and hearing some …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, so I normally buy either children’s pastes, which tend to have fruity flavors, or natural products that come in flavors other than mint. When I saw this toothpaste and read the description, it sounded like it had been made just …

People will do anything to lose weight, and so far I have tried dozens of weight loss drugs, diets and other workout regimens that didn’t really work for me. I tried Xenadrine when I heard my friend’s sister lost weight because of it. But I guess it’s true that …

I was in a lot of pain after a day of tubbing out on the lake because it literally takes every muscle within the body to help hold onto the float as the boat pulls it fast across the lake giving you the ride of your life. Me never …

In my ongoing quest to find items that make my body feel good and relaxed, I purchased the Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager. This was part of Sunbeams’ Health at Home designs and was Model 1610.
The premise here is pretty basic. The Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager is just …