I try to eat healthy and stay in shape, but during the winter months when it’s cold outside, it’s easy to let health and fitness slip a bit. So, as the weather began to get warmer last spring, I realized that I needed to tone up and lose …

Just tried the master cleanse which is a way of detoxing using only lemons, water and maple syrup. I started at 182 pounds and during 20 days I lost 40 pounds and lost 3 dress sizes. I thank god I am now a UK size 12. But the weightloss …

There are two types of henna. One is used for dying material. The other is used for making intricate designs on the body and also for hair. This kind is called BAQ or body art quality. It is extremely important that this is the only kind used on the …

I’m constantly carrying around a bottle or glass of water throughout the day. I try to sip on it and keep hydrated. Plain water gets to be a little boring. While I was at the bowling alley, I noticed a display sign for green apple water. I like the …

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 …

For some reason this year and this particular summer, my throat has just gone haywire with swelling and feeling like I have been a fire-eater for the last two decades. It’s weird because when I was younger, I always had the worst allergies and was heavily prone to having Strep …

When I have lower back pain or menstrual cramps and want heat therapy that I can move around with, I usually use one of the Thermacare heated pads or one of its generic equivalents. One day I decided I wanted to try and save some money by finding a reusable …

I have been to Tampines Polyclinic a few occasions now. The very last visit was for the newborn jaundice check. A good place to be with very good patient friendly service. As I was there with a newborn, all the staff helped me to keep my visit a …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

Poor 1 1/2 cup hot water over one table spoon of powdered sage(you can get it at any grocery store or pharmacy and it costs only 99 cents). Let it stand for 1/2 and cool down. Douch yourself with this solution to treat yeast infection.
This is very effective …

I hate to even relive this embarassing problem, but I suppose it’s a necessary evil. About two years ago, I started to notice what I thought was a pimple forming on the underside of my arm. After another two days, it was getting larger, about the size of a …

Walk Fit Platinum is a special, new generation insoles kit that has been designed to make sports and daily activities easier for the many of us who suffer from back or joint pain, and also for those who get easily tired from standing or walking longer distances.
I think Walk …

My eyes can get really sensitive, especially because I’m someone who wears makeup, sometimes when makeup gets in my eyes, they get really irritated & red! So, its always nice to carry around some eyedrops with me just in case my eye’s start to act out! But these Kroger …

I like to be able to use tampons that are pefect for my flow at that time. I used to use super plus absorbency tampons through my entire cycle and felt that I needed to reduce my risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome. I went for a variety pack, knowing …

Just a fortnight back, I had been experiencing a severe knee pain which was indeed making me feel- miserable. The fact that my favorite —˜heating pad’ suddenly stopped functioning properly only seemed to make my condition become from —˜bad to worst’. This is when my husband immediately got this …

While we are involved in our hectic schedules, the one thing we forget is oral care. Bright teeth and fresh mouth are the keys to impress people. A killing smile is what boys and girls look for. So, you have a right product in front of you to start …

My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

Last year my grandmother went to the emergency room and being it was a different hospital system than normal, they had none of her medical records. Because they had none of her records, several tests had to be run and the nurses, really didn’t listen to some of …

Now that I have tried several of Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts, I have become somewhat familiar with his training methods and signature style.
Some of the workouts have had a specific target, as seen in Tae Bo Abs. Still others even added a spiritual element, …

Stresstabs is a vitamin that can be bought in local drugstores off the shelf and are not a prescription medication.
I like Stresstabs in particular because of the B vitamins it contains and I really buy it for the Zinc. Stresstabs is said to be a High Potency Stress Formulated …

If you haven’t tried a FIT TV’s Bollywood Dance Workout, you are missing out on a phenomenal fitness experience, and a fun new way to shake up your current routine. Since discovering the new series, I have completely fallen in love with the adorable routines, gorgeous settings, …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

Fennel tea was recommended to me by several participants on an irritable bowel syndrome forum. I have had the condition for years, after suffering a terrible bout of food poisoning, which left some scarring in my intestines.
I bought this brand because of the packaging. It just …

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 …

The Oregon Mint Snuff Company has developed a product that is very helpful to those looking to break a niccotine addiction. They have created five different flavors of Oregon Mint Snuff that can be used as an alternative to chewing tobacco. From what I understand it has …

This is a product that was purchased for me after I complained about a razor rash I had deveoped after using a new razor. It was in the bikini area, and was pretty painful. I was at home trying to avoid any kind of skin friction whatsoever, and …

When I do my workout or go walking, I like to take a drink with me to refresh and replenish. I have used everything from plain water to juice and many various sports drinks. One that I tried was brought along by my walking buddy, and was called Zizzazz. These …

When I started having problems with my back due to fibromyalgia plus an office chair which was far past it’s useful life span, I tried several options for back support to try and relieve some of the problem. I first used a mesh and wire support, which was no …

I have been a contact lens wearer for about ten years and I’ve tried almost all brands of contact lens solution. Until one day my eyes somewhat felt uncomfortable and irritated with the contact lens solution that I’ve tried because the optical shop ran out of stock of …

Acne are really a problem, it reduces the face value and are real painful. Recently I developed them all over my face and was a real nightmare for me trying to get rid of them. I tried using various acne products to solve my problem but none of them …

Years ago, I had an allergic reaction to a Zest bar of soap. Since then, I have been hesitant about the brand, for obvious reasons. When I saw the Hint of Honey body wash, I was intrigued because I love the smell of honey. I picked it up and smelled …

My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors used in most of the mainstream brands of toothpastes. It is so uncomfortable for me to use them, I will often not brush long enough, which can create a serious problem with my oral hygiene routine. To remedy this, …

Renu mulitplus , multipurpose solution a very healthy and effective solution for cleaning and taking care of my soft contact lenses. I have been wearing spectacles since the very tender age of 12 and with times my power index increased. It’s now around 6 and thus looks …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

I purchased this acne product as a quick fix to minimize the size of a couple of newly formed pimples that came out no where literally! Now I’ve used pretty good acne products, but the ones that were formulated specifically for acne were systems, like ProActiv, Clinique’s Acne Solution …

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 …

Asian Hospital and Medical Center is to me the best hospital in the Philippines in terms facilities and services. The place is not like hospital. It actually looks more of a five star hotel. Actually when I went there for my executive check up I was so impressed with …

I recently decided to try a semi permanent hair color, since my hair is getting progressively damaged from permanent color. I am 100% gray naturally, and have been since my early thirties. I normally use permanent color by Loreal’s Feria. My mom and some of …

Having read about Kappus soaps in an article, I bought a magnolia scented one awhile back. I was very pleased with the quality of the soap, so when I was looking at some other products and came across their goat milk soap, I decided to give it a try. The …

I took PrenaVite prenatal vitamins during my second and third pregnancies to supplement the nutrients that my body needed. My OBGYN prescribed prenatal pills and this brand was the only one approved by my insurance. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the pills, I was disappointed …

I recently decided to try a few products in this line after eying them for a long time at Walmart.
The fragrances are fantastic, and this coconut one was one of my favorites. The last time I was at my hairdressers, she commented that I had a lot of split …

A vitamin C supplement is always a staple in my diet, rain or shine. I just got back from a very nasty cold the past week. I found that a heavy dose of ascorbic acid truly restored back my resistance. I’m stashing my Airborne effervescent tablets …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

I really love wearing shorts but I do not have the confidence to wear one because of the huge and dark scar on my left knee and I think that people are constantly looking at it and making fun of me because of it. I had it since I …

I have used baby oil in the past for many years as an in-shower moisture treatment. When I happened to be near the baby section, I noticed that Johnson’s now offered a baby oil that contained shea butter and cocoa butter. The product claims to lock in ten times more …

I bought this from a local Walgreens store, it claims that you “get a radiant, sun kissed glow while moisturizing”. I got the one for medium skin tones which is me. It’s suppose to help you keep that summer glow all year round. It also said that within several …

When I tried the Slimfast liquid chocolate drink, I thought it had a pretty good taste. I wanted something that I could easily take with me without having to pull out a can though. It would just make it easier to carry some powder around with me than cans …

After I had a deep cleaning and scaling done at the dentist office, my teeth and gums became very sensitive. I already had a problem with my tongue and mouth in general being sensitive to strong mint flavors in tooth products, and now it was even worse with the …

I’m always a little hesitant to try products that supposedly treat scars, but I have to admit that I was a little pulled by this product, the ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets, which promised a two month supply, with reusable pads, and cost only $20, and also said it would …