The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

I was totally unfamiliar with the Abs Diet when I recently came across the Abs Diet Workout DVD with Tom Holland. Since I make an effort to try as many new workouts as possible, I thought I’d give a shot. From the main menu you have your …

Keeping my facial skin in the pink of health has always been my top priority. This was because I always believed that to look beautiful, it was important to have a healthy and glowing skin. I had always been fascinated in trying out various products (creams, lotions, face washes …

Because I work nine hours hunched over a computer in a highly airconditioned office, I regularly experience a lot of aches and pains in my different body parts. Mostly, I have back aches and neck pains due to my unchanging position. Another common pain the bothers me strike in …

StriVectin neck cream is not in the stores you have to call and order it. You will pay an outlandish price for this small jar of cream that claims to visibly lift, tighten, smooth and tone your neck area. You will be sorely disappointed! It claims to cure “turkey …

I have a problem with snoring. It drives others crazy, and sometimes I even wake myself up with it. I have tried Breathe Right strips and they were just too weird and uncomfortable for me, and they also simply did not work.
I decided to try this …

When I was younger and in high school, I never used deodorant, and trust me, that made me quite an oddball to my fellow students as well as a target for secret ridicule from the nastier girls in class. But the reason why I never wore deodorant was for the …

I get aches and pains a lot, mainly because of my activities and work. I rely on a lot of creams, gels, medicines, and patches to relive my pain (not wanting to take prescription pain relievers). One product I use often, mainly for knees, is the Ace …

I started using Bio Oil during my 3rd pregnancy which was two years ago. During my second pregnancy I started getting stretch marks and my skin itched really bad all the time no matter how hydrated I was or how much stretch mark creams and lotions I had used. …

When my kids started their brushing routine I introduced them to Colgate for kids toothpaste. It is toothpaste meant for kids who are learning to brush their teeth.
My children have the habit of eating and tasting their toothpaste and so I was afraid as to which toothpaste would be …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

My glowing skin always remained my greatest asset to help me look attractive and beautiful. I always received compliments from family and friends who always wanted to know the secret of my healthy looking skin. Though the compliments left me feeling really flattered —“ I always knew it was …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

I admit I bought the product because of the name. “Hold Me Forever” was very cute. I actually was looking for a new hairspray and this one was on an end stand at a special price. I’ve used Sunsilk’s shampoos and conditioners, and was happy with them, so …

Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …

Every since the whole outbreak of the swine flu spreading I have been very cautious and making sure that my children and myself are germ free and staying clean. I fear they will get some type of germ that is deadly or cause them or myself to get sick. …

When this White Rain wash turned up in some things that my mom cleaned out of her closet, I almost told her to give it to someone else. I had used a White Rain wash before, and also a shampoo, and found them to be extremely cheap quality. I took …

The 8-Minute workout series has a variety of programs, each targeting a specific area of the body. You can choose from 8-minute legs, 8-minute buns, etc. The idea behind the 8-minute series is that you only need to work out for 8 minutes and you will see …

Rockreation Indoor Climbing Gym is a great place for climbers of all levels to go and have fun or learn some new moves.
It is located on the west side of LA right by the 10 freeway. It is easy to get to and park. There is plenty of street …

As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …

I discovered Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream online while researching tumeric used in the treatment of heart disease. I have very sensitive skin and have suffered with both rosacea and psoriasis. Many of the medications I have used in the past left my skin more irritated than before. …

I have another facial masque manufactured by Queen Helene that I have been using for a while to help care for my combination skin. The other product was okay, but I decided to try this one to see if it would be more effective at minimizing the appearance …

Although I am not a fan of mint flavored or cinnamon flavored toothpastes, this one was so interesting looking, I had to give it a try. Normally, most toothpastes with strong flavors irritate my mouth and cause me to not brush as long as I should. I worried this one …

When I unwrapped my present of Angel Face shower steamers, I was impressed by the lovely packaging. The individual steamers were green for eucalyptus and red for peppermint, and came in a Chinese take-out type of box which was really cute.
When I read the ingredients, it listed “love” …

I didn’t really want to buy into the hype of the electric toothbrush. I have had no problems with my manual toothbrush and feel that it is sufficient. However, this past Christmas my mom gave me a Crest Spinbrush as a gift. She loves how it works and wanted …

I have had hemorrhoids since I was young. I think it runs in the family. Back before I actually saw a doctor for them to get more potent treatments, I used to use over the counter products, although they often did not help very much. One that I tried …

I like this product a lot because it is available inside a transparent spray bottle where you can clearly see the contents inside.
Instead of using a cap which you twist and open like you see in a lot of feminine washes, you only have to push down …

In my quest to find alternatives to the mass produced and highly minty products that dominate the mainstream oral care shelves, I have tried some very interesting natural products, including tooth powders. This product is a sort of powder-like substance, that contains peelu fibers. These are made from vegetable fiber, …

My first recollection of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly was when I was 7 or 8 years old. First off, let me say that Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been a staple in my cache of make-up and home remedies. Okay, back to my earliest memory of Vaseline. It …

If there is one thing I can’t abide, it’s the appearance of blackheads on my face! Sure I may have a blemish or two that gets the better of me throughout any given month but for the most part I have never had to contend with blackheads. Then, several …

My lips have a tendency to be very dry, and the winter weather season has done nothing to alleviate my problem. Aside from very dry skin, I often find myself trying to combat parched and chapped lips. Although I know that there are several medicated products available …

I first came across the Fitterfirst Soft Board Advanced while I was in physical therapy for an injury I had and let me tell you it was the one thing in that room that I hated. It is not an easy piece of equipment to just up and try, …

In the summer, I like to use body powder to help absorb perspiration and keep me feeling fresh after I shower. I was recently shopping for some at Walmart and noticed that there was an Equate brand that was similar to Gold Bond powder, which I had used in …

After having my braces removed in the eighth grade, I had a few discolored spots on my teeth. My parents allowed me to have my teeth whitened to try and lighten the spots. At the time, I went to the dentist and was custom fitted with a tray that …

I am reviewing the BSN Syntha-6 Protein powder in the cookies and cream flavor. I’ve had 2 full tubs of this powder before, both in cookie and cream
Mixability: 7
There is sometimes problems mixing the powder in both water or milk. I have the powder mixed in 1-1.5 metric cups …

Tesco’s Ultra Super Towels with Wings have lots of good qualities about them, but I will not be buying them again as they were a total pain. The adhesive was not at all sticky enough and every time I went to the lavatory I would see that it …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. It has been essential in keeping me active and healthy. I love to use bath salts, because they have some amazing health effects and help to treat my condition. The minerals added to the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and …

Of late I had been witnessing a drop in my energy levels. In spite of taking several vitamin supplements and nutritional products- I always felt lethargic and tired. Due to this physical tiredness, I would get irritated at petty matters and this sometimes caused great mental tension.
After witnessing my …

Sometimes I can be an impulse buyer, and that’s how I ended up with this product, which I just used. It was on a small display at the checkout where I was shopping, and there were several different varieties and products by the company sitting alongside it. I have been …

As I established in previous reviews, my teeth are not very bright, particularly the front ones, on which I wear caps. As a result, I spotted Crest White Strips being advertised on Cable television and decided to give the whitening product a try. First of all the product establishes …

I received a bacon flavored lip balm as a gag gift. It was pretty funny. To review it properly, I will start with its effectiveness as a lip balm. It has petrolatum, beeswax, aloe vera oil, coconut oil, mineral oil, vitamin E, castor seed oil, saccharin and flavor. Over all, …

I love this gadget! The Oral-B Triumph is a rotating toothbrush that is really unique. I decided to get one because my dentist said I wasn’t brushing my teeth well enough. The first time I used this toothbrush I fell in …

I’ve read it somewhere that our mouth is one of the dirtiest outlet in our body. We don’t know about that but its true. My regimen used to be brushing alone but I’ve changed now.
It happened once last February when I experienced sores around my gums. I examined my …

I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages with products that I can’t find here (Or can’t find easily.) Soap and Glory is not a name that I have ever heard of here in the states, but apparently it is quite popular across the pond. …

Female condoms are not very much in common but its acceptance is increasing day by day. What I think to be the main limitation in using them is the exact data on attitudes of their male partners. But anyway, as I was too weak and had two issues within …

Energy is something I lack often due to my Grave’s disease so one of the herbal supplements I take daily to help my body and mind cope with physical and mental stresses easier and a lot better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root. I like this supplement because …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …

I have to say, right off the bat, that I can’t believe I spent $100 on this product, and that I don’t think it was worth a penny of that cost. Initially, I bought it because I felt that my house was always dusty. I could dust on a …

I bought this buffing body wash after hearing from a friend how wonderful it was. I have some mild adult acne which normally acts up in the hot months of summer. It usually affects my face and upper body. I have remedies for my face, but I was looking …

I have tried a couple of the Neutrogena facial sun blocks, and this one is my favorite. I have light skin and burn very easily. I do not want my skin to look old and leathery like the sun bunnies my age are starting to look. (Sorry, sun bunnies, …