In line with our conscious effort to improve our health and wellness, we have since time immemorial turned to medicines to help us do so and one of which is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid.
Filipinos have long been using Vitamin C. They just come in different brands (and …

Animal Stak by Universal nutrition is designed to make you bigger, stronger and more muscular but does it really work? Well too be honest when I first tried Animal Stak a few years ago, I picked it up from a GNC, it really worked. I took Animal Stak for …

Stretch marks are definitely alarming at my age. I began having stretch marks when I lost a great deal of weight. I may have reduced my size to a slender figure, but a few parts of my body retained the flabs. I didn’t have a toned …

My cousin bought me 3 pack of Hollywood 24 Hour Miracle diet when I gained an extra of 22 pounds from popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times a day. I was a skinny girl desperate to gain weight and no matter what I do, my …

Being diabetic, I use a lot of the low carb Atkins products because they do not greatly affect my blood sugar. Some of their bars are great—“ others only so-so. This one is a staple in my sweet-craving arsenal, and I buy it on a regular basis. Although …

For the first time ever, I availed of a monthly gym membership at Gold’s gym. It was my friend who got me in at a discounted monthly rate of Php1150, as his gym buddy, as it was one of the benefits of his company. The membership included …

I have always loved to have my teeth looking white and sparkling. But since I am an avid coffee and tea drinker, my teeth are prone to get stained and look rather unattractive. For this reason, I always tried opting for a —˜teeth whitening toothpaste, as I strongly …

I was feeling a little run down this summer, and despite my best efforts was not eating, as I should, so my Doctor suggested I try Soya-Pro protein powder. This protein powder is white flour like substance that is in fact made out of 90Percent protein.
Designed to be …

The navaratna massage oil is herbal hair oil. When I had been to a herbal medical clinic (also known as ayurvedic clinic) to reduce the stress of my mind I saw the staff of that herbal medical clinic using the navaratna massage oil to massage the scalp. …

Since I became interested in some Asian facial products after receiving some health items from my brother who regularly visits Japan, I decided to try this eye mask. I ordered it from Amazon, where it was only around ten dollars.
It is basically an alcohol, glycerin, and sorbitol …

Starflower Oil is a great supplementary vitamin to take to prevent PMT. Ladies everywhere this is a natural remedy that will help you to stop snapping at you fellas and to keep your moods level. It is a herbal natural remedy, found in most good health shops.
It is a …

In today’s world, I have seen every second person, with a stomach ailment. These stomach problems are due to a bad lifestyle, pesticides laced foods, and chemicals injected crops that we eat today.
No food today is available without the use of harmful chemicals like urea and many pest sprays …

Dove Go Fresh deodorant is unlike any other deodorants I’ve tried before. I’ve used Rexona and although it stops my sweaty underarms, it also made my armpits darker. I’ve tried Block & White Deodorant Spray but I don’t like it’s smell. It’s like I have a body odor. I’ve …

When I was out shopping one day, I started my period. Fortunately, I had taken precautions since I knew it was due any time, but I did not think to bring any pain reliever with me for cramps. Some months I have hardly any cramps at all, and other months …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

Ice-Cream anyone? I wonder how many..
Many of us have sensitive teeth,due from our gens or from bad hygiene and bad nutrition.How often do you not wish to eat without any discomfort something cool and refreshing or hot and delicious (as it is made to be).Even if we go to …

For my latest workout, I thought I’d try out the 40 minute Firm Cardio Party. This workout contains 5 individual segments, and features many of their master instructor’s favorite moves. If you have done other Firm workouts, you may be familiar with many of the moves. While I may …

I saw this episode from Desperate Housewives wherein she took her kids� vitamins because she was feeling tired all day. I thought that was just some sort of made up fact; but when I tried it; it actually works. The only children�s vitamins I could get my hands on …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

I have a depressed scar in my face because of Acne and some scars leave a dark mark. I tried so many products to lessen the deepness and the darkness of the scars so my face would become clear and smooth. I even tried to have some treatment in …

I like to keep a basic, high quality lotion for general use that has no fragrance. This is not because of sensitivity, but more because I wear a variety of fragrances and I don’t want my other products to clash with them. For this purpose, I have used a variety …

My legs seemed to be the most affected part due to my long hours of standing at work. By the time I reached home, my feet would be aching terribly and this would in turn make my whole body inactive and dull. Although I tried using different wraps and …

I feel that it is of importance to pump my body with vitamins. I don’t always eat the healthiest foods and like to supplement my body with vitamins so that I can stay healthy. I have always felt that vitamin c was essential, especially because I get sick so …

I’ve owned this toothbrush for years and ever since after I started using it, I haven’t gotten any cavities, so it works really well. I don’t even brush my teeth three times a day, it’s more like once or twice because I always forget!
There are lots of things I …

I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …

Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …

I am a person who has been suffering from migraine for the last few years. Since having migraine almost makes me paralyzed, it leaves behind no other option than taking a pain killer to help me get some relief. Since I have dreaded taking painkillers, I always try …

I like to make and customize soap as a hobby. Since I have not invested the time or purchased the equipment to make cold process (lye) soap from scratch, I’ve been using melt and pour bases from Brambleberry soap supplies. I kept hearing about how wonderful re-batched or “hand …

When I was in the UK last year, I decided to take a ferry. There was one problem—“ I get a bit seasick on ferries, and I had not brought my Dramamine with me. I had not even thought about the possibility I would be needing it on this …

I first became interested in purchasing a personal disaster kit when I realized how fast a disaster can happen. When Katrina hit New Orleans, it made it all too clear that you can end up in big trouble very quickly. I found several different personal disaster kits but the …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

My favorite protective lip balm to where when I am going outside is Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15. It helps prevent my lips from becoming burned by the so and dried out by the wind. However, I don’t like the scent of it or the way it …

Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …

When my mom was cleaning out her closet, she came across a few items that she didn’t want and offered them to me. One of them was this bottle of White Rain conditioner. It had hardly been used, and no one could seem to remember where it came from or …

My absolute favorite mouthwash to use for protecting my mouth from cavities believe it or not is the Act Kids Alcohol Free AntiCavity Fluoride Rinse for Kids in the bubble gum flavor. I simply love the flavor of bubble gum as an adult, but also like keeping my teeth …

I have used ginger products for relief of nausea many times, and it remains a staple of my medicine cabinet (and tea box.) I have tried ginger gums, drinks, and other forms, and most of them work well. I like to have something on hand that is easy …

Last summer, we took our daughter in for a routine eye exam at our local Shopko optical and were told she needed glasses. I honestly had doubts about this at the time because she never seemed like she was having problems seeing things. But, I’m not an expert and …

My mother is almost 60 years old and she still working hard for our family. She is very workaholic at all times. She is just ignoring what will happen to her body when she is at work. She didn’t mind it. She is just work and work.
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The habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …

I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …

Dealing with my acne has now perhaps now become an integral part of my life. Since I have been experiencing this problem for nearly a decade, I have perhaps used all the different kinds of anti- acne products (ranging from creams, gels, sprays, soaps acne wash etc) and …

I experienced a severe attack of food poisoning, which although treated with antibiotics, resulted in some ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms for many months. Doctors did a battery of tests on me, but were never able to give a clear cut diagnosis. Eventually I was told that my now permanent …

My youngest son was prescribed Stiefel Physiogel AI Lotion by a dermatologist. He had red bumps all over the skin with itchiness. The antihistamine medicine was not sufficient to solve the problem. His body was looking quite terrible at that time.

I bought one pack of this lotion and was …

I was using this eyeglass frame for five years now and it’s still good. I bought this together with my first eyeglass lens in 2004. The lens has been upgraded several times but this eyeglass frame is still good. That is a good value for the money I spent …

After hearing a lot of hype on television ads about Evercleanse and its ability to help you lose weight by detoxifying your colon, one of my family members ordered it. She did not order the product from the manufacturer, because she had heard that they have an automatic billing …

I like to use essential oils for aromatherapy and medicinal purposes, and when I first started out in this hobby, I received a large kit containing many different oil samples. Out of this kit, I got to pick my favorites and one of them is bergamot oil. The …

The dark circles under my eyes have always been an issue of consideration for quite a few years now. The fact that spending hours in front of the computer or not being able to sleep well or excess tiredness or fatigue could be some of the reasons for …

I have used several of Dr. Bronner’s castile soaps, and I always find them interesting. They are extremely versatile and can be used for any type of personal cleansing and even for household cleaning. Although they are very thin in consistency, they lather very effectively and come in a variety …

If you’ve ever had a massage then you know that they have many benefits when it comes to your health, such as releasing stress and soothing a sore and aching back. It’s not always easy to get to a masseuse though, whether it is because of the inconvenience …

After my sinus infection had to be blasted with big-gun antibiotics, I knew it would be a good idea to get some acidophilus/probiotics into my system fast. In the past, this has saved me from many a miserable yeast infection and corrected drug induced diarrhea issues.
Normally I …