I tried Powerhouse: the Original 32, on the recommendation of a friend. It is a powdered whole food nutritional supplement which advertises itself as “high fiber, low calorie, and bills itself as an instant breakfast, lunch, or snack.” It says it is a 32% complete protein food. It is …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

When I saw this product was available, I bought it because I thought it was similar to a product from the UK which I have used before. The UK product is an eye drop spray that can be applied on the outer lids, and basically it seeps in to treat …

I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …

“Suyod” as we call it here in the Philippines is the finely toothed comb for removing lice. It used to be very effective but I’ve noted that they are now made of plastic and are soft and could no longer efficiently carry lice out of the hair. Well, …

We’ve been told time and again that brushing our teeth is not enough. We need to floss and gargle with a mouthwash and visit our dentist every four to six months. Recently some products have come out claiming that alcohol in a mouthwash’s ingredients can be drying to …

Lotion can be very important in the healing process of a new tattoo, and a bottle of “Tattoo Goo: Aftercare Lotion” was included in the free aftercare kit when I got my first tattoo. Of course, I tried it out! It works wonderfully for what it sets out to …

I like to stay in shape, and I like to find little ways in my everyday life to do so, besides my everyday work out. A few years ago I picked up a set of 1Lb Weights, made by Danskin, and they have been in business for years. Each …

The top portion of my hair is straight enough on its own to wear a straightened style without much work, but the ends are a frizzy nightmare. I was interested in this product because of the claim that it would help keep your hair straight for three days. A “semi-permanent” …

I just received a package from Vision Direct today and I am very pleased with it. From Vision Direct you can order contacts for much cheaper than you can get from other places online or from your eye doctor.
I bought four boxes for each eye, so a total …

I just got this for the Holidays. I was attracted to the style and low price. This massager has a thick, comfy cover, an easy to use remote, an option for heat, and 4 massage zones.
The thick cover has a fake suede seat and back with soft …

Just recently my face has been under control. Ever since I went to see the dermatologist m skin is getting better and better each and everyday. But im always having these little pesky break out that hits me at least once every week or so and I was experimenting …

As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …

For someone who is always on the go, a meal should find its way in a tight schedule. As we all know, food is equal to energy. But not all the food we eat go straight down into our stomach to undergo digestion, with the number of times we …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

I have combination skin that has a tendency to be very dry in the winter, with flaking and itching, and very oily in the summer with occasional breakouts of adult acne. One summer I tried several types of solid black African soap, and since it was only needed for awhile, …

When Neutrogena came up with a continuous spray product that had “Helioplex” which was their own UVA/UVB stable protection blend, Banana Boat did not waste any time coming up with their own “AvoTriplex” name for the same sort of photo-stable protection. I had to laugh a bit. Companies always …

When I injured my lower back while working on remodeling the house a couple of years ago, I had a very hard time getting back to normal. Since I have fibromyalgia on top of the injury, it was even more painful and my muscles just did not want to cooperate. …

Cold and cough is a very minor disease caused mainly due to change of weather but it can be very annoying and take the toll on the body if not taken good care of. Recently I went to Shimla on a vacation with my husband and everything was quite …

My hairdresser has recommended a lot of different salon products over the years, and there is one that I waited many years to actually try. I regret this now, because it turned out to be one of the best.
Sebastian’s potion 9 has been around for as long as …

My son is a Medical Assistant at our Community Clinic. Last night, he was explaining to me that a new lethal drug has hit the United States, and is showing up, mainly, in Junior High Schools! I want to write about this, so that parents and guardians can be …

I like to use natural product on my hair for two reasons. First, it means less exposure to chemicals, which may affect my health in the long run. I can’t eliminate all chemical exposure, but if I can cut it down drastically, I figure that is better than doing nothing.
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OK now for a vitamin that I would give a ten from every aspect that you want to look at it. It does not matter what angle you are taking this is the best B complex on the market and is a great pill because it is like 6 …

Bio Oil is a light non-greasy formula for stretch marks, scars, discolorations, aging and dehydrated skin. I bought it because I tried everything from the ever popular Palmers lotion to 100% cocoa butter when I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks. When these products did not …

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 know Dove makes the best facial and body soaps out there, but I wasn’t so sure about their shampoos. I saw a commercial for the Dove Go Fresh Shampoo and it really caught my eye, so I said hey! that product looks pretty interesting maybe I should buy …

Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …

About two years ago, I started to notice a rather alarming occurance in my life. I would be sitting and writing on of my stories or poems, or working on a project, and suddenly my mind would start to wander, and I was left, minutes later, wondering what I …

Recently when I woke up one fine morning- I was feeling quite uncomfortable because I had been experiencing pain at the back of my neck. When I tried to find out the reason of my neck pain —“ I discovered that I had been accidentally sleeping on two pillows …

Lemon grass and tea tree are two of my favorite natural smells, so when I saw that Nubian heritage had a soap that showcased both of them, I had to have a bar. I have used a few of their other soaps and really liked the nice, natural recipes and …

I was up north a couple weeks ago, camping with some friends, and it managed to get a little colder than I’d anticipated or prepared for, and I didn’t even think much of it, because we’d all planned to be crowded around a great big bonfire all night long …

If you are a first time user of this product, I would suggest planning when to take it. It would be best consumed when you have an empty stomach and at a time when you are really decided that you want to lose weight. Why? Simply because this product …

One of the herbs I take when my stomach is uneasy and I am feeling stressed out is the Natures Answer Chamomile Flower Vegetarian Capsules. I like this supplement because it contains 650 mg of pure chamomile flower per capsule and no other added ingredients. I also like that …

Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …

This kit from Philosophy is made to supposedly mimic the effects of professional microdermabrasion at home. My aunt had the procedure done professionally and paid a lot of money for it. I liked the effects that she got from it, once her skin settled down from the procedure. For …

Alba Botanica Sun Organic Lavender Sunscreen is a more natural sunscreen with full spectrum UVA and UVB protection, SPF 30, against the suns rays. I chose Alba Botanica sunscreen because it is 100% vegetarian ingredients and they do not test on animals.
This is one of their …

After doing our job, not only our hands are stressed. Our feet are the first part of the external body that is working in the morning. It deserves care; it needs to be pampered for long hours of standing and walking, and sometimes running. I am scrubbing my own …

I’ve been using Nature Made Cholestoff for over two years now. When my doctor told me my cholesterol was high and needed to be treated, I was first started on a statin—“ but my experience with that was so negative I decided to use other means to try …

I am a HUGE Jillian Michaels fan, you can ask anyone. I’ve done her workout Dvds, read all her books, listen to her podcast. So when her new exercise program came out in March of 2012 I was all about it. It’s 15 workouts, a fitness guide and meal …

I had been using Myra 300 E an i love the result. My skin getting younger and glow like a teenager. I started using this Myra 400 E the result is almost the same. But i had notice a different glow of me now because i feel like everyday …

As a woman, I always make it a point that I maintain a good and healthy hygiene. One thing that I am concerned about is looking for the best product for my feminine care. This is really important for me especially when I have my monthly period. I feel …

I was going through a pretty lengthy period of having constant ear aches. I’d been to the doctor a number of times about it, and they’d give me something, and I’d take it, and the pain would go away and just a week or two later, the ear …

I am really conscientious about skin cancer. But, I love a beautiful tan!! I used to lay in the sun for hours and I feel very fortunate that I have not had melanoma show up!!
As a teen, which was 30 some years ago, I tried the tanning lotions on …

I really had a hard time loosing all the weight that I had gained during my first pregnancy. My sister who was once having the same problem recommended me to take zhen de shou, a chinese herbal medicine which helps trim down one’s weight in a short period …

I love anything that’s easy to use, easy to interpret, or just plain easy, because I live a pretty hectic lifestyle having a couple kids, a couple new puppies and a household to take care of as well as a full time job. The last thing I want to …

Although I have owned this product for several months now, I never realized how useful it is until fairly recently when I enrolled in an aerobics class at a local gym. I work a full time job and usually the only time that I can squeeze in for …

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 …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

If you are looking for an affordable place to work out this is it. They are located at 105 Chambers St New York, NY 10007. The telephone number is 212-267-7949. There is nothing fancy about this place, but if you are looking for a good work out, …

Last month, when everything seemed normal, I suddenly started feeling uncomfortable during the night. My stomach seemed upset and bloated (even though I hadn’t taken a heavy meal) and this left me waking all through the night. I just felt like throwing up and didn’t feel like eating anything. …