The Weight Watchers diet was a great diet to do for me. I followed this diet plan by going to weekly meetings. There you get weighed and you get a book for all the different types of food points that you can eat. I got very motivated …

I was talking to a friend about shaving and having ingrown hairs on my thighs afterward, especially with new razors. She recommended I try this product. When I found out how much it cost, I had to decline—“ thirty two dollars for two ounces of something to shave with? She …

People such as doctors generally use carbolic soap for antibacterial purposes and health reasons. I generally do not bathe with carbolic soap though, especially because it dries out my skin even though I think that it bathes me properly. However, recently after my bar of bathing soap had finished …

I was browsing through the aisles at Wal-Mart stocking up on medications and items to add to my medicine cabinet in preparation for the cold and flu season when I realized that I did not have a thermometer. To be very honest, I was feeling slightly overwhelmed by …

This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …

When my partner bought a vacuum from Oreck, this air purifier was an extra “gift” that came with it. It looked really nice and professional and I thought it would be a great machine. The idea of not having to replace filters sounded great… and supposedly it would just …

When I lived in Texas for a couple of years, I had a small outdoor spa. As a fibromyalgia patient, I benefited from this greatly during flare ups. The water was an amazing way to relax and treat my sore muscles. I was almost always taking a hot bath every …

As a registered nurse, I am familiar with the most popular treatments and physician recommended medications for common ailments. As cold and flu season rolls around many patients, on the advice of their physicians and healthcare providers take Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion to relieve coughs associated with …

We all know the benefits of green tea. It’s a natural solution to all the disorders we face. Whenever we suffer from heath disorders, the first thing that anyone will suggest to you is the use of natural hers and solutions. I have heard many good things and seen …

Let’s face it whether one was gifted with sheer discipline to maintain good physical health through regular exercise, I give them brownie points for doing so and keeping our body in shape through the intervening years can even be a mental battle when one has a sedentary type of work. …

I have been a Passport member of Fitness First for 3 years. This meant that I can work out in any branch that I want, even when I’m in abroad. The ABS-CBN branch is like my 2nd home. Most of the people know each other and are very sociable. …

I am always in search for a new product to improve my skin tone and texture. My skin is quite tan which I honestly like but due to some skin discoloration (caused by sun and my genes, I guess!), I tend to use products that could whiten my skin …

I have fallen in love with all of the lush bath products, and since I had been so happy with them, I decided to try this very unusual facial scrub. Rather than a paste or gel, this product, like their others, comes as a solid. It is actually …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

When I developed neuropathy type symptoms, there were a lot of different theories as to why. Having diabetes, possible lupus, and fibromyalgia, gave doctors lots of room for debate. Also, one bright doctor thought of something else—“ the possibility that the medication I was taking to reduce stomach acid production …

I don’t have an issue trying things out. I will try things all day long. I had a time when I was trying to lose a little weight, so I had to see what would work for me. I think everyone gets to the point where they actually want …

I have very porous naturally curly African American hair. I know that a lot of other women with my hair type tend to suffer from natural dryness, but honestly lately that had not been much of a problem for me. Usually shampooing and conditioning my hair and …

I love taking a hot bath at night, and it really helps to calm my fibromyalgia symptoms, so my bath time has become a serious ritual for me and I don’t mind looking for all the best accessories to use with it. I have a bath pouf with a handle …

My daughter and I are always trying to lose that last 20 pounds (okay, more like 30 for me) so we fell for the Slimfast Optima ad that shows the slim gorgeous young woman kickboxing her cravings into submission. We went out and bought a couple of sixpacks …

When I learned about the Lux Natural Soaps company through a friend who shares my obsession with bath products, I ordered several of their products online and one of them was the White tea and Ginger bath bomb. I have been using bath bombs for my hot therapy bath at …

I’m on my feet quite a lot, thanks to my new job in the retail industry, and they have taken a lot of abuse over the last two years when they were used to being so pampered before I started working. One of the biggest problems I have is …

If you are overweight and you want to lose some pounds of your body weight it would be much better for you to understand that the process of the weight loss is the road without the end. One of the most profitable branches of the economy is the industry …

I had tried going to one of those Dr. Scholl’s centers where you can step on the machine and the machine will tell you what kind of insole you need to get for your shoes, but the machine near me was broken so I just had to guestimate what …

It was impossible not to notice the packaging on “Earth Mama Angel Baby” products when I was browsing in a natural foods store. It shows a nude (but discreet) female with large angel wings, obviously in a deep meditative pose. Very interesting and cute.
I had …

I bought Neutrogena T gel Shampoo, Original because it was dermatologist recommended according to the bottle. The bottle said it would control scalp itching and flaking caused by scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and common dandruff. I really could not say what condition I had but I had …

It seemed like every time I stood up, I would feel a little light-headed and dizzy. This was especially bad if I’d been sitting for more than 30 minutes. I hated feeling like this and finally broke down and went to the doctor about it.
One thing the doctor …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

I take fiber on a regular basis to treat irritable bowel syndrome, help stabilize blood sugar, assist in losing weight and lower my cholesterol. I have used a variety of brands and types, and tend to change if I get bored. I saw this product on sale and decided it …

Fish oil or Omega 3 or 6 Fatty Acid is a supplement that people take for a wide variety of reasons. It’s one of the best supplements to take if you’re looking for good health, to fight depression, to have great blood flow, to have good skin and to …

When I developed a painful rash/injury under my arms, thanks to a serious dispute between my hand and a new disposable razor that occurred when a crazy feline jumped into the shower with no warning, I could not use my regular antiperspirant products at all. Even the slightest hint …

At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

Being a fibromyalgia patient sometimes means looking for creative ways to ease your symptoms when doctors are baffled by them. I found that taking a hot bath before bed prevented the majority of night time pain and muscle cramps that I have suffered for years due to the disease. I …

Recently I tried a diet and fitness plan geared especially for treadmill enthusiasts. If you are interested in a workout program which features walking for its main exercise, this plan might be what you are looking for.
The Training for Life 14 day fitness and …

The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …

When it comes to toothpaste there is probably nothing better than Colgate Total 12 in my opinion. I am not a fan of Colgate’s mouthwash or toothbrushes but their toothpastes are the best.
My family have been using Colgate Total 12 for over ten years and all of …

Kidney stones are no longer a major problem for me. While I will probably get them for the rest of my life, I have found a product that breaks them down, so they pass out of my system without incident. I discovered this product by accident when …

I had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

Katinko is not really a medicine, but more of an ointment for common body pains like muscle pains, headaches, stomachaches and even menstrual cramps. It has a strong menthol scent which can be helpful when inhaled especially when dizziness occurs.
I discovered Katinko from a friend who also uses it …

I injured my arm at work one day when a heavy box came flying off a conveyor belt. To help relieve the pain, I wore a tennis elbow brace off and on for many months. When I reactivated the same injury a year or so later, I had …

My dermatologist advised me to take Anacaps Reactiv in order to stop my annoying problem with hair loss. He explained me that the main factor which determines hair loss is the deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Like our bodies, our strands require nutrients to grow strong and healthy. When it …

A trip to Thailand is not complete without getting a massage. On our recent trip to Thailand, my friends and I were looking for a good place to get one. Very lucky for us, Ensogo Thailand had a deal for Pai Spa, at THB 590 (USD 19.50) …

The Crux is the name of the cough syrup, which I am using. The crux cough syrup is really something very special for me because, it is completely herbal medicine, which is taken to cure the cough and also to cure the cold infection. This medicine is …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

I am a big fan of fragrance and aromatherapy. I love to try all the latest aroma therapy products, and my friends and family know, so they help me. Usually I have beaten them to the punch and found a new product myself but this time, my aunt found …

I love trying out new products, especially if they come from other parts of the world. My brother has friends in Japan who he visits, and sometimes he will send me little packages. In one of these, I received a small pouch that had an unusual design and a screw-off …

I suffer terrible bouts of foot cramps due to fibromyalgia, and one day a friend and fellow fibro sufferer came over and happily handed me a pair of these. She had already taken them out of the package, for some reason, and simply laid them down on the table and …

I have used Dove deodorant sticks in the past and I think they are great. I like the Secret lines of invisible deodorants, but the Dove brand seems to be really gentle on my skin and I like the last couple of fragrances I bought of theirs.
The revive …

I take both fiber and fish on a regular basis for various health reasons—“ like helping stabilize blood sugar, reducing inflammation, treating IBS symptoms, and lowering cholesterol. There are many things that these two nutrients can do for your health.
When I tried a little sample pack of …