I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …

A few days after purchasing the DermaNew Total Body Experience Microdermabrasion System, I went back to pick up the DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation system as well.
Whereas the first Microdermabrasion kit featured tools for the body and feet, the second featured facial tools and products. Since …

I was breaking in new running shoes, and I developed huge blisters, which were extremely painful. Knowing I was going to have to put shoes on again quickly, (one can only avoid shoes for so long), I limped to the store to get something to help heal my heels …

United American Tiki Tiki Drops for Baby is perhaps the most memorable multivitamins for Filipina mothers like me. I remember the song the promotional song being aired all the time over the radio when I was young and how I and my mother would sing along with it.
This is …

I have had a problem with thinning hair around the top and crown of my head for several years. No one seems to be able to determine what is causing it, and because it could be so many different things, as I have several medical conditions as well as the …

Being breakout prone, I’ve NEVER in my life considered putting oil on my face. I had been following the Acne.org regimen, and experiencing a lot of dryness due to the high amounts of benzoyl peroxide you use on it. I was reading about his Jojoba Oil, so I decided …

I have yet to find hair vitamins on the market than can match Hairtopia. I have suffered from traction alopecia in the crown of my head and the rest of my hair grows extremely slow. Out of sheer frustration I went online to see what was out there that …

NatellePlus with DNA and Choline is made by Martek. It comes with one tablet and one Capsule to take daily while you are pregnant, postnatal, and lactating and non-lactating mothers. The pill is pink and is about a little more than a half inch long. It is a …

I’m in my kitchen a lot because I really enjoy the art of cooking and finding it very relaxing but just because I’m pretty proficient in the kitchen doesn’t mean I don’t still end up with some burns on occasion from grabbing a pot that was too hot to …

Magnesium has been a friend to me. I use it in my bath to calm legs cramps and fibromyalgia symptoms, but I also have many reasons to take it orally as well. Most people do not get enough magnesium in their normal diet. This applies to diabetics like me …

I like to use children’s toothpastes because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors in adult mainstream products. I change brands regularly for variety. This is one that I came across when I was actually looking for a natural mouthwash.
The sparkle berry blast is a …

This Jarrow Chromium product is made from nutritional yeast, and is organically bound. Although it is slightly more expensive than some other brands, it is still very economical and from a good and reputable company. I have been taking various brands of chromium for several years to help me with …

A sharps container is something I would not normally pay to buy, but there were special circumstances around this one. I have diabetes, so I am constantly using lancets to check my blood sugar. I do not take insulin, so I don’t have syringes, but this container is designed to …

This is my favorite soft lenses brand recently; I’ve just known this product since I didn’t find the soft lens which I used to wear. Well, I didn’t say it’s as cheap as my previous one, this one was about $20 per pair, it’s really different than mine which …

When I tried some Japanese bath products given to me by a friend, I became very interested in the bathing rituals of Japan as they were considered integral to health. I have my own bath obsession, and it helps me to deal with the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also relaxes …

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 …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

I’ve become focused on products that are used to treat signs of aging around my eyes. My mother, for as long as I can remember, took excellent care of her skin, and she always looked so youthful as a result, so the minute I see signs of anything that …

Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …

I have some serious issues going on with my feet right now. I was unemployed for many years and my feet were used to being bare, and I usually only slapped on a pair of tennis shoes when I had somewhere to be and shoes were a requirement. Then …

I have a combination skin type and so the —˜T’ zone area of my face always proved to be problematic. I would have acne erupting in this area and worst all the blackheads also loved to appear in this zone. The blackheads would specially appear on the sides of …

I’m a sucker for a get-thin-quick scheme, no doubt about it. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not. I’m willing to try anything and everything to lose weight, and yes, that DOES include eating right and exercising as well. I’m not totally dependant on …

I always liked the Crabtree and Evelyn Ginger orange scent, and when I saw this one by Borlind, I thought it might be similar. It is, but not exactly the same. The Crabtree and Evelyn is a little spicier, and stronger, but this one has a sweetness about it that …

Brands is a very established brand in Singapore. The product that got Brands moving, was their Essence of Chicken. It was supposed to keep a person’s mind and body feel more refreshed and awake after you drink it.
Brands was always my trusted brand from a young age until now.
Brands …

I used to buy generic vitamin C tablets for me and my son for our everyday consumption. I regularly take vitamin C tabs since I am always stressed from work and tired everyday as I travel long hours. I also encouraged my son to take Vitamin C tablets to …

If you’re like me the desire to be “regular” is strong. Particular as you age your body begins to show the signs of just how important this is. At the age of 31 I feel it’s time for me to pay more attention to my health and ensuring my …

There is so much I’ve read, over the years, about all the health benefits of green tea, like how it can help with weight loss, improving the health of your heart, helping to strengthen the immune system and lots of other good stuff. It all sounds wonderful, but, …

Being the nurse student in the family, my relatives usually call me over to come and check their blood pressure often because there are many who have high blood pressure issues. I would always have to borrow a cuff to do so, but eventually just bought my own …

I have used some of Alba Botanicals products and for the most part they have been very good. I was shopping for some new shower gel and happened to come across this one. Smelling it in the store, I really liked the fragrance. It reminds me of a tropical drink, …

My blood pressure has always been pretty low, but not dangerously so; enough that I needed to check it constantly and consider medication. However, when my housemate was diagnosed with high blood pressure, I decided to buy an automatic blood pressure monitor, figuring that I could use it …

There is one thing that every household needs and that’s a nice heating pad. My husband plays basketball every weekend and the first thing he wants to complain about is his knee. We have tried tons of different creams and tons of different medicines but the one thing that …

I started losing volume in my hair noticeably in my late thirties. By forty, I hated my thinning hair. What was once a luxurious mane now required careful brushing and styling with a mirror to be sure none of my scalp was showing in the back. It is …

I always think that brushing teeth every day is not enough to keep my mouth healthy and clean. That’s why I am using Listerine Mouth Washer to clean other stuff which probably can’t be remove by brushing teeth only.
By using Listerine Mouth Washer can be an antiseptic mouth …

I’ve tried many topical products for fibromyalgia and joint pain. This product, O24 Pain neutralizer Towelettes, is a very convenient topical product to carry along with you if you take a road trip or are spending lots of time out of the house, and don’t want to carry around …

If you are a woman, I would strongly recommend you to try this brand of multivitamins. It is the first one I tried which I actually felt work, unlike some other cheap multivitamins I had bought previously. “One a Day Women’s” is designed specifically for the female body, and …

I have been using Cold Eeze and similar zinc products to reduce the severity and length of a cold for years. I normally take the lozenges, which certainly do help to reduce the time you suffer the cold. Unfortunately, lozenges can sometimes be a bit unpleasant. Dissolving it slowly in …

I’m one of those people too lazy to wash her face with something else than water in the mornings, but one day a friend who had bought two pieces of Clinique Facial Soap decided to give one to me, and I tried it.
It looks a little like a normal …

Hapee Gumtec is one of the few gum formula toothpastes in the market today. It contains Allantoin to speed up the growth of new tissues in the gums, Vitamin E to soothe and smooth damaged tissues, and Triclosan which is known to reduce plaque and tartar build up.
Before …

Avon has a wonderful foot cream out now that works wonders on my feet. It is their Therapeutic cracked heel relief foot cream and it is part of the footworks line. The 1.7 fluid ounce bottle retails for $5.99 but can often be found on sale for …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for several years now. It is not getting any better, and I have tried just about every shampoo, treatment and idea for thinning hair that is out there. Resorting to a “cover” for the hair was a defeat and embarrassment for me—“ …

I’m sure everyone knows Jillian Micheals from the Biggest Loser, and everyone has seen her transform bodies on the show. I first came accross her 30 Day Shred series on my Comcast On Demand and I was intrigued because of what I’ve seen her do on the show. Now …

I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown of my head. I also have frizzy hair in the back, which can make for a somewhat challenging arrangement of hair care products. I need something to volumize the top and roots but not weigh down the back.
I found …

When my kids were smaller it was nearly impossible to get them to take anything when they weren’t feeling good. Most products then came in a syrup form, or a pill. The syrups tasted disgusting and I would have to chase my kids through the house to get them …

The common problem why we do not loose weight is that we lack the required daily doze of fiber. We often feel heavy and unclean because of accumulated days that we have not defecated. Fiber is needed to promote good health. It promotes regular bowel movement and guarantees other health …

I didn’t think I’d ever want to try another dental whitening treatment after Crest Whitestrips Classic but I was mistaken. For years I have really loved the results I had gotten from my 14 day Classic kit. I got so used to wearing them that I didn’t …

I have to admit, when I first bought these, I thought they were an herbal cough drop, essentially, and really had no idea that they were considered a dietary supplement. They were only $5 for a bottle of thirty, and though I thought it was pricey for a cough …

I am a person who has always had very difficult acne problems because I just have the worst set of genes that one person could possibly ever be dealt but I am glad that I do not have it quite as bad as my father does. Anyway, if you …

I signed up for a trial to TriSlim which are weight loss pills. I figured, it was a thirty day trial so I could try it out. They do however charge you a shipping fee. Of course, I didn’t think about it at the time, but why does it …

I have always experienced thronging headaches time and again and these headaches not only leave me feeling depressed but also feeling irritated and fatigued. Though sometimes only taking a pain killer seems the only solution to get rid of my headache, initially I always try healing it with the …