Metabolism or the lack in the ability to have a good metabolism has always been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember. I have some other health issues to contend with on a regular basis as well which means that I’m always somehow feeling a …

I share a love of aromatherapy with a good friend of mine, and when I found this amazing miniature oil gift set for her birthday present, I had to order one for myself too.
It’s made by Aromatherapy Associates, and although I was not familiar with the brand until …

I bought the Neostrata Dark Circle Serum a couple months back, and I truly regret purchasing it. I honestly think this is the worst eye cream known to man! This ought to be kicked off the shelves and never produced again. I feel that upset about it. I …

I tried the Alli weight loss diet pills to help me in my weight loss goals. Before I purchased the starter kit, I did online research about the pills and how they claim to work. I wanted to be sure that this was something that I wanted …

I am an avid product buyer of this brand, Scott Flushable Moist Wipes by Scott Items at 25 pesos for 60 sheets. I can find it at local drugstores like Mercury here in Dapitan, and it is a really good product I think everyone must buy since it has …

I’m usually skeptical about products that claim to increase my fitness level or augment my physique (spam emails for breast enlargement, anyone?) so I was initially hesitant to lay out the cash for my spiffy new Avia i-Shapes.
It was the best money I’ve spent in a …

Me being the type of person I am, Woman that is, I have always been against the patch. I haven’t had a desire to use birth control of any kind. I don’t have many kids, I only have two and I think that my decision has been just fine. …

I found out about this great little hair accessory from a friend who was wearing one. She has long hair like me, and likes to wear it up for our hot summers.
She told me it the best pin she had ever used—“ so I bought one. I had to …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

I have owned these hand weights for a few months now and overall I have been really impressed with them. I purchased both of these weights for 20 dollars and in my opinion that’s not very expensive at all. These were one of the more cheaper weights …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

Despite the fact that I have excellent dexterity in other areas, I tend to cut my fingers in the kitchen a lot. Being a musician as well as someone who types quite a bit, I need my fingers to be pain free if possible. The last time I …

I tried Head and Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic Clean when I was visiting a friend that had it in their shower. I had forgotten to bring my own shampoo. Although I didn’t purchase the shampoo myself, it can be purchased at Walmart for $9.24 for a 33.9 oz. …

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 …

As a women we should maintain the normal flora or PH of our vagina. I am using feminine wash for many years but the old feminine wash made me irritable and feeling dry all the time. I switch to lactacyd (lactoserum lactic acid) just last year. This feminine wash …

I am a woman in my mid-thirties, and even now, after all these years past puberty and high school, I STILL have breakouts, mostly depending on the time of month (if you know what I mean) and my stress levels at any given time. Every time a blemish (or …

Listerine Tooth Defense Anti-cavity Rinse is not a product I recommend for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is it contains alcohol. Alcohol-based rinses cause unpleasant burning sensations when used. I dreaded using this rinse twice a day because of the discomfort, but I did so because of …

I would like to start off by saying that I am not 100% positive which drug that Mircette is the replacement for. I have tried looking it up, and seen that a few brand names were given in reference to it but not one specifically. However, I …

I have always been interested in trying out natural remedies. A friend of mine who works in a natural products store is a big believer in Swedish bitters, and although I had never heard of them until I was told about them by him, I decided to take his advice …

I picked up this little lip balm when I was traveling and got chapped lips from being in the cold wind. It’s a little different in how it is made. It’s a rather large tube, and the product slides rather than twists out. This is kind of cool and convenient …

I stand a lot, so I tend to get calluses on my heels and the ball of my foot. Since I am diabetic, I need to keep my feet in good shape so I don’t end up getting infections in the future and their dreaded sinister complications. This means keeping …

I purchased this product for $12 from Bath & Body Works. Originally, I intended on giving this product to my mother as a late birthday gift, but she asked me to purchase her a bottle of perfume instead. So far, my opinion of this product is on …

The crack creme is the ointment, which is used to soften and to heal the cracked, heals of the foot. Normally at the time of winter season my feet at the bottom used to get a lot of cuts and due to which I used to suffer a …

This gym was one of the better gyms in the area but there were both good and bad things about this gym but for the most part this gym was a very good place. The place was located off a very busy road and the parking lot was a …

I’ve had back problems for about the last two years. I work in retail and I’m always up and down ladders and carrying heavy boxes and balancing on my tip toes and reaching way higher than my 5′2″ stature can really reach, and as a result I managed to …

A few months ago when I suddenly felt itchy near my small finger toe (area between small toe and toe next to middle toe) of my right foot- I realized that I had a small cut in this place. Though there was no blood coming out- I felt a …

My twin grandchildren became very sickly before the year ends. All through the holiday season they got sick one after the other. They got feverish and could not eat well. One got acute tonsillitis while the other one had cough and colds. I blamed myself for this because I …

I remember the funny old irish Spring ads from the 1970’s with their tag line—“ “fresh and clean as a whistle.”
I used Irish Spring back then (I was a kid then!) and I occasionally buy it now just to relive the memory.
It is a nice, unique, fresh smelling soap. It …

Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself that I would get healthy and lose weight. I must admit that I was able to keep my resolve for several months until I slowly began to lose discipline due to stress from work. Once again, I have …

I have been suffering from a back ache for the past few years. The pain in my back sometimes became even worst whenever I tried sitting for a longer period of time. Though using various heat packs and pain gels did give me some relief, they seemed …

I like to be sure my teeth are healthy, so I decided to try out a few new mouthwashes to see if I could find one that I liked better than my usual brand. Crest Pro Health night time rinse was the second one I tried. My gums were …

By far, the easiest and SAFEST way to exercise would have to be using the OxyCycle. This isn’t a typical exercise bike that you sit on. You need to supply your own chair (couch, bed, etc.) The OxyCycle is basically just motorized pedals that allow you …

I have always liked to use vitamin E for treating skin problems. Although it is thick and sticky, it works miracles on scars and dry lesions that may not respond to anything else.
I had been told a long time ago to use the vitamin E that came from inside the …

A couple years ago I began having severe allergies including even getting hives and after visiting the doctor I soon discovered I was allergic to cats. I have had cats all my life and didn’t understand why I now was allergic to them but what I did know is …

When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …

I take fiber supplements for a variety of reasons. They help to regulate digestion and treat irritable bowel syndrome, they help manage blood sugar (I am diabetic) and they also help to reduce cholesterol. I have tried a variety of methods to get fiber into my diet. I’ve used the …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

For many years, I’ve pampered my skin with using this quite pricey Neutrogena Fragrance Free Transparent Facial Bars, Original Formula. You know where did I get this idea of using this product? Well it was from the late Helen Vela, my favorite radio and TV personality. I saw her …

A couple years ago I decided to get my life on track and start living a healthier lifestyle. I was over-weight and worked really hard to lose it, and I did manage to lose almost 60 pounds in a six month period, and I felt good, but not great, …

Office works is never stressful and you even bring the stress at home. I am guilty of that! Stress affects my performance in the office and affects me as a mom or as a wife. I leads to mood swings or noisy brain that I don’t understand what’s going …

I recently read some information on DEET and became concerned about its safety. Since I was due to spend some time outdoors and it was right in the middle of mosquito season, I thought I would try something new—“ a DEET free natural insect repellant made by Jason.
Most …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

No amount of moisturizer could surpass what the Apollo brand of petroleum jelly has done for the burns on my face. I routinely use a cocktail of creams every night, scrambling through different products, when I accidentally applied a substantial amount of AHA or glycolic acid on both …

Colgate, the toothpaste company has been really busy, these days. Just look at the different kinds of toothpaste this company has in the market. You name, they’ve got it all! Lately, I found the company even foraying into sensitivity toothpaste, a niche previously owned by Sensodyne.
It’s …

Late last year I bought Remington EP5000SS Smooth & Silky Women’s Rechargeable Epilator for $30 online when I started to epilate again. It was made by Remington, and with a nice design of dark red and gray colors, and its versatility and neat features, it is one of the …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

I bought this product on sale for $5.99, it’s regularly $8.50. Either way, I find that to be a very reasonable price for a firming treatment. In fact, it’s probably the least expensive face treatment of its kind that I’ve tried from Avon. I honestly didn’t …

I have hair that tends to be smooth on top and frizzy at the ends. Sometimes I like to wear a flat ironed style, and when coupled with humidity, it can be a challenge keeping that style. I have tried a few products to help keep the hair straight …

I love the humor of the Blue Ridge Soap Shed as much as I love their well made natural soaps. I also love their genuine attempt to make a soap for every body and every need. I ordered several of their specialty soaps and found them to be very effective …

When I suffered a severe case of food poisoning, from which a month long ordeal of nausea and lack of appetite plagued me, my partner and family were doing anything and everything to try and get me to eat.
Even the softest and blandest of foods turned my stomach. I …