It was that time of year, the reminder for my daughters annual eye-check had plopped through the letterbox. This brought to a head the realisation that my sore and itchy eyes, general headachiness and grumpiness after long hours in front of the screen may be due to my short-sightedness …

I like to keep my back well scrubbed and exfoliated. I have had a variety of brushes, braided puffs, even loofahs on a stick—“ but this is the best I have found.
This scrubber has a soft fabric side, which is perfect for cleansing oils and dirt from …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

I only got to see the new Colgate 360 on the commercials. I thought it was an exaggeration of market now days that even toothbrushes are transformed into new forms. My thoughts changed after I got to try the Colgate 360 myself. At first I was a bit hesitant …

Since I had tried one of the spongeables hand scrubbers in the past and liked it, I decided to try out one of their shower soap sponges. This bright yellow, daisy shaped sponge looks cute in the shower. The soap, which is poured into the sponge so that it makes …

When I had a sore throat, I bought this Astring-O-Sol Concentrated Mouthwash in freshmint flavor. I found out it is really too concentrated.
THE TASTE:
Even diluting it according to the label (1 part of the mouthwash to 4 parts of water) doesn’t work for me. I still had that …

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 …

I recently ran out of my regular brand of toothpaste a few days ago and needed to brush my teeth, so I made a quick trip to Wal-mart late that evening to purchase a tube of toothpaste of my choosing. However, Wal-mart was out of stock on the …

Sometimes I want to snack on candies and sweets but I’m worry about the negative consequences - put on weight, cavity and how damaging it is to my health in general. I wish there’s some kind of sweet that I can happily munch on without worrying. If …

I wasn’t able to nurse with my second child, and let me just say how thankful I was for that, because I remember the lingering and distinct pain involved in the nursing process. There was really nothing at all comfortable about it, and if I had it to do …

I’ve been on and off bodybuilder for the past 12 years. And I’ve been into different gyms within and outside of my native country, the Philippines. But I may say that California Fitness Singapore (Novena) ranks high above the list of those gyms that I’ve been a …

As everyone already knows about me, I love to shop for bargains. I don’t feel like I have to spend an arm and a leg, just to get quality products. I’m always trying different brands, to see which really has the best quality at the lowest dollar. One brand …

When my cuticles need some grooming I always have this product on hand. Sally Hansen’s Instant Cuticle Remover is a clear gel formula that comes in a small, neat plastic bottle that’s perfect for your purse, cosmetic bag, or medicine cabinet.
Along with a good manicure stick, …

After having a harrowing experience with taking a little too much fast-acting nasal spray and ending up with severe jitters and rebound congestion, I was very hesitant to try using another one. It was my pharmacist who talked me into trying this product. I have allergies and one year …

For the past few days I had been witnessing an acute pain in my left elbow. Though the reason remained unknown, this pain did cause me a lot of discomfort. Although I tried healing it with pain reliving cream coupled with hot therapy, the pain still remained. This is …

My wife and I have lived in Beaver Dam, WI for several years now. And, for the most part, we don’t have a lot of complaints about it.
But, one thing that has been a big pain in the rear is our inability to find a decent pharmacy. We started …

I take a hot bath nearly every night, to relax and also to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been more therapeutic to me than anything a doctor has ever come up with, and it’s fun too. To make it interesting, I use a great variety of bath additives. I …

I have always had a fascination for facial mud packs and would always have one in my kitty. Since my skin tends to become more oily during the summer seasons- mud packs just seem to work perfectly for my skin. But during one of those casual shopping routine …

When I needed a simple, basic manicure kit, I found this item in a drugstore. I was staying overnight at a friend’s house who lived out of town, and I needed to do my nails for an event that was planned last minute. I had not thought …

My old scale gave out last month. Based partly on reviews I had read online, I ordered this scale from Amazon.com. It has lived up to its excellent reputation with consumers. First, the price was excellent considering the quality of the product.
It is sleekly designed …

AcneFree’s Terminator 10 acne and blackhead medicated spot treatment is by far the best over-the-counter acne cream I have ever used. It comes in a 1 oz orange tube and is pretty fairly priced (i bought my tube at my local Wal-Mart for about $5.) I have had mildly …

This Dry Idea product became mine when I came across it in a discount store. Apparently a drug chain had sold off some old stock when they changed hands, and many of their products ended up in these mark-down outlets. This deodorant, which normally sold for over four dollars in …

Although I am not a baby, I love this wash. I first looked at it when I was shopping for some baby wipes. The bottle was a different color and looked appealing, so I picked it to see what it was. I have used Johnson’s baby products before, even the …

I have been using fiber therapy for several years. It helps to treat irritable bowel syndrome, reduces cholesterol, and helps manage blood sugar and appetite. I started the grapefruit pectin after a fellow dieter recommended it for appetite control. Taking the standard dose (three tablets) about thirty minutes before a …

I have been using disposable toothbrushes for my entire life, and I must say, the Oral-B Pulsar may be the best disposable i have ever had the pleasure of cleaning my teeth with. It truly encompasses everything you could possibly need from a disposable toothbrush.
I purchased my first one …

This is one of the thing that separates men from women–women needs to use feminine wash for their organ while men can simply use soap. It is necessary because of health purposes. The female organ is more prone to diseases and odor if not constantly cleansed. Ever since I …

I hate getting sick in the winter, and I use whatever is at my disposal for preventing it. Last year, I had become disappointed that some of my favorite preventative measures did not seem to be working. Part of the reason they may have failed was non-compliance—“ I would forget …

Do you have sensitive teeth? Can’t eat what you love, because of the painful effect? Tired of looking for the right toothpaste? Stop your search now. Presenting the latest toothpaste in the market, Sensodyne Toothpaste.
If you go to the website, you can request for a …

This particular health clinic, known as Country Side Clinic and Surgery is a place which I highly recommend for those of you having small children and also elderly that want to get a check-up and also suitable for adults. The clinic is operated by Dr Zailan bin Ahmad and …

It is easy to be fat but never easy to be slim because you have to work for it.Eating is the most serious problem why we get so fat easily.It is good to eat when you know the right food to eat but this is not really followed because …

Several years ago, while at the dermatologist office, the dermatologist gave me a list of soaps that I could use that would be better for my skin. I have sensitive skin and deal with eczema. On that list was Cetaphil.
Cetaphil makes many different products. …

This cleanser was given to me as a hand me down. A relative had some cosmetic surgery, and was required to use this cleanser instead of soap or cream cleansers she normally used. She did not like the feel of it because it doesn’t lather, so I got the …

I get the occasional cold sore, and the last time I felt one coming on, I was out of my usual product so I stopped by a drug store to pick some up, to hopefully nip the problem in the bud before it got worse. There was only a …

I have fallen in love with Loofahs ever since I first tried them! They exfoliate the skin on the body so much better than any scrubs I have ever tried and I love that you don’t have to use a product to get that smooth result. Many products I …

I have been trying out some enhancing supplements. I wanted to develop leg strength because of my soccer hobby and when I am surfing, to maintain balance on the surfing board, you must have strong legs to do that. Before when I was still an amateur with this kind …

I love taking my nightly hot bath. It has served as therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms for several years now, and has given me the best results I have ever had—“ much better than doctors could offer me. Soaking in hot water relieves muscular tension, eases nerves, and relaxes the mind …

I have tried both the U panty liners and the tampons, and have been very impressed—“ the coverage and performance is superb. I was expecting exactly the same from this pad.
The U heavy flow pads have very good absorbency. I’ve used them both on heavy and …

I am a faithful buyer of Colgate. I use Colgate Total and always purchase it when I run out of it. However one time I went to SM Supermarket and I could not find any Colgate products! So I thought of another option and I saw Close up Crystal …

I used to go to a free gym at the complex where I lived, and I loved it. I was there at 6am every morning and had a one and a half or two hour work out each time. I got a good solid and well-rounded workout but then …

I seldom take health product as I am not much believing in their marketing tactics. Recently, my mum bought a Melilea product for me. It is manufactured by Greenfield Organic Inc. The packing is in a plastic bottle with net weight 458 grams. It is in …

All my life I’ve dealt with mean nasty cankers that seem to take forever to heal. Eating or drinking anything became painful. I had had enough. I went out and got Kanka by Blister. It comes in an 0.33 fl oz glass bottle with a blue cap. Be warned …

I recently did a one month cycle of VPX’s NO-SHOTGUN. This is a very high powered, pre-workout nitric oxide supplement that will increase your muscle size, definition, endurance, strength, and pumps. All body builders know the satisfaction of achieving a good, long muscle pump, this product …

I purchased this chin up bar last month in the hopes of testing another chin up bar. I already had Valeo chin up bar and was satisfied with it, but this one is a bit different. Sure, it was a bit like Valeo in a way. Both are durable products …

The Surfax-SN cream is a powerful cream which cannot be taken for granted because it treats every manny rashes in the affected part of the skin. It is a triple action cream which is noted for Antifungal, Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory actions which provides a lot of relief when applied …

My husband has always been sort of anti-medication. It really wasn’t until about a year ago that he finally caved and started taking motrin for headaches. Otherwise he’d just suffer through it, lay in a cold dark room with a rag over his face. Not exactly conducive to being …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

I was looking in my closet for something unrelated when I came across a bar of soap that I do not remember buying. When I first saw it, I thought it was an old bar of the Bath and Body Works transparent glycerin soaps that they used to sell in …

For my last purchase of panty liners, I decided to try “U” brand by Kotex. Their tagline on the box is “barely there.” Normally products don’t quite live up to their claims, but I can say after using these that they really are “barely there.” This is …

Exercise balls are fun looking. I was not exactly sure how they would really be of use for real exercise, but I have always seen them in exercise videos for yoga or pilates. I got the chance to try using an exercise at a friend’s house. Just lying on …

Eskinol’s Dermaclear C: Overnight Pimple Gel falls under their oil/acne control line. It claims to dry out pimples overnight, but it really depends on the size and type of pimple.
It is essentially Salicylic Acid. But it’s over the counter, and probably not as strong as what your dermatologist …