I was looking for a good lotion/moisturizer because I have been suffering from ultra dry skin! I have tried everything from Vaseline, Jergens, Cetaphil,etc. My skin itches from being too dry, my fingers are chafed and my heels are so rough. Here in the Philippines the weather is humid …

Aleve is pretty much the only pain reliever I have used for the last ten years. I’d like to say first off, I am not a pill popper or a person who believes in obliterating pain at the first sign of discomfort. I do however, believe in treating pain …

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 bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …

If you are someone with pain in your lower back or back problems in general then you are like me and I have been looking for something to ease my back pain for some while. However, I have not found anything that worked and actually reduced my pain until …

As a diabetic who has had problems with chronic and recurring yeast infections, I have tried many things to try and prevent them. Keeping blood sugar under control is of course the best way, but sometimes when you have a yeast issue that won’t go away, even that is not …

Cory Quirino’s World of Wellness is a well-known line of wellness products in the Philippines. With the recent strain of dengue that has been going around, my mom decided to get me the Health Protect Insect Repellant Spray (Lemongrass) upon seeing Cory Quirino recommending it and hearing some …

Colgate Total Tartar Control Paste
Wal-Mart
$2.49
I usually buy the regular Colgate. This is the toothpaste I grew up with. My dentist has been telling me that I need to do something more about the tartar between visits. I asked for a recommendation and the hygienist recommended Colgate Total with tartar …

I heard about Conzace softgel capsule about three years ago when I was still a nursing student. One of my patients, who had just undergone Cesarean Section, was taking it once a day as presribed by his attending physician. As a student nurse, I was required to make a …

I was riding along with my partner on a business trip, when a filling broke right out of my tooth.
I was horrified as this had never happened to me before. I tried to make do without treating it until I could get back to the dentist when we got home, …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

Recently I had to attend one of my cousins wedding with involved late night sleeping and a hectic schedule for the whole day. Though I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the time spend there, the results of leading a carefree and undisciplined routine slowly started showing when I returned …

I purchased this toothpaste a few months ago after I started to experience extreme tooth sensitivity. At the time, I would feel sharp and stinging pains without warning while I was eating. Even though I did make an appointment with my dentist, it still did not stop …

I avoid the sun as much as I can since I am photosensitive, but sometimes I cannot help but get out there, and despite having a UV blocking umbrella and loads of sunblock on, I still manage to get a little bit of sun which turns to a burn. …

Keeping my mouth refreshed is of utter importance to me. I hate dealing with a dry mouth or a sticky mouth and feel it is disgusting. I have tried those breath strips, but never really liked the intensity of them. Because of this, I try to find really strong …

I like to make my own massage oil blends, as well as use commercial ones. One oil that kept appearing over and over in some of my favorite products was grape seed oil. It seemed like whatever it was in, whether bath oil, massage oil, lotion, cream, even hair …

I purchased this bike over a year ago and overall I have been really satisfied with the way that it has worked. I purchased this bike for 250 dollars and although I had to pay a lot for it I truly feel that I received my money’s worth …

A few years ago, I had some gum infection and had to have a deep cleaning and scaling. I was told to use these after every meal, in addition to flossing and brushing, to get my gums back into shape. At first I found them a bit annoying, but …

Tiring feet had always made me very uncomfortable and proved to be a great barrier in my daily chores. Although using my reflexology socks did give me great relief, I would sometimes find it difficult to use them —“ especially if I was exhausted and tired. But when I …

I have had back problems for many years. Just recently, I went to Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Wisconsin. That is the best thing I have ever done. It had gotten to the point that it hurt to walk. I was referred to Dr. Rao by …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

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 will be going on a long hike in Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, so I had to bring with me a good antiperspirant and deodorant. I am scared that my underarms will turn dark or irritated after having been a victim of a bad antiperspirant and deodorant previously. After …

I get very dry eyes due to having small tear ducts and allergies. For me it is easy for my eyes to get very dry and red. I hate looking that way so I use eye drops to help my eyes feel less irritated and dry. One of the …

Awhile back, a friend called me on the phone and asked—“ “Don’t you use thickening stuff on your hair?” Oh yes, I do and I will try anything. My hair is thinning quickly on top and I give every new product a chance. I’ve tried many different brands, both …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

The first thing that I will say about this product is that it is fairly expensive. I paid about $50 for this product online and I am not sure if the amount of money that I paid for it was completely worth. This product is designed to …

I’m diabetic and although I am on medication, I still like to supplement my diet when I hear that certain herbs or minerals might be helpful in blood sugar control. I’ve had pretty good luck with some, like chromium and fenugreek.
Others have failed to impress me. I …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

I am always on the lookout for pain relievers because I have struggled with joint pain for about 2 years. While i use over-the-counter products in a desperate situation, I generally choose to pick natural remedies, due to the fact that there are less or no side effects. I …

I’ve problem since then about weight and it’s very irritating fact on my part that a lot of people when I’m outside keep their eyes on me and smiling and murmuring something and it’s really hurt but I guess that’s the pay for gaining so much weight and because …

Few years ago, I have really a lot of pimples. I just didn’t know what to do. I have tried a number of different products. And most of them really worked quite well but only for a short time. Then, my pimples usually comes back.
Then, a friend of mind …

I take a nightly bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been using a lot of bath bombs over the winter months, and there was one Lush bath bomb that I had left that I almost forgot I had. Since it was a lavender based scent and …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

I like to use a light spray toner in the summer. I got hooked on the idea when I followed a suggestion and stopped using alcohol based toners, and instead used light moisturizing ones to freshen my face when the weather is hot. I have tried a few that I …

I went to GNC looking for a supplement to accompany my current weight loss plan and hopefully speed up my weight loss by helping me feel full.
The clerk at GNC highly recommended the Lean Shake mix, which was available in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry flavors. He explained to …

As a woman who is living a healthy and active life, I need feminine protection every minute of the the day.
Carefree super dry pantyshield is just another excellent product from Johnson&Johnson which help active women like me around the world. This …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

I get the occasional canker sore, and when I got one recently, I wanted to find a product that I had used before, which was a patch that is placed over the sore, that adheres and heals the sore while protecting you from pain at the same time.
I …

I have a long term irritation problem with the powerful mint flavors they use in toothpastes and the ridiculously strong formulas of some of the “professional” types. I have never had a problem using regular Crest, other than the strong mint—“ but when I tried this product, it was a …

I bought NaturVet At Ease Herbal Calming Spray when I had to go away for a few days. I was afraid my cat would be stressed while I was away and purchsed it in hopes it would help her.
It is suppose to have feline pheromones in it or …

This is a very fancy sounding cream that is actually extremely simple. I would never have tried it if not for a friend who raved over it. She saw it on TV somewhere, and said that celebrities like Madonna and Brooke Shields used it. I was interested in it after …

I have never been the type of person to rely on weight loss pills, drinks, foods, and other quick fix methods to lose weight because at the end of the day they are in fact quick fixes, and they do not instruct someone how to properly change their diet …

I ordered this shower gel because it is unusual to see a fig fragrance, and I fell in love with one that Pier One made called “fresh fig.” I ordered it without having smelled it, which is always a risk, but it was interesting looking so I went for …

The tesco bubble spa is a wonderful device. I am a huge fan of it. I am not often one to speak out in favor of these kind of self indulgent devices, but I have found that after a hard day on my feet all day, I have to …

I love the idea of using natural products on my skin. I’ve been looking around and trying different brands of eye cream that reduce puffiness and the “tired eyes” look. I had read that creams and products containing caffeine were really good, so when I saw this one, …

Before i knew that the other brands of diapers existed, i tried Depends. I just wanted to see if they would offer any benefit to me since I had been using pampers size five–there was no size six at the time and size five was becoming a bit uncomfortable …

Since I have turned forty, I have had a problem with thinning hair. I have several conditions that could potentially contribute to it—“ fibromyalgia, diabetes, under-active thyroid, and possible lupus, as well as aging which everyone faces. With it being difficult to know the cause of the hair problems, I …