My daughters, age 8 and 11 years old respectively, are picky eaters. It is a daily challenge for me to ensure that they eat a balanced meal, have enough energy to manage school and other daily activities. Just like other children, they are active and gets hungry often.
To …

I didn’t really want to buy into the hype of the electric toothbrush. I have had no problems with my manual toothbrush and feel that it is sufficient. However, this past Christmas my mom gave me a Crest Spinbrush as a gift. She loves how it works and wanted …

I am always changing my mind about what I want to do with my hair. I needed something that would work with my fickle nature. I found a product that might possibly do the trick. It was a Conair product that is supposed to allow you to do five …

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 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 …

It was one of those few unlucky days I had in my entire life… I have a very large pimple on my face, like a volcano about to erupt and explode its loaded content. As usual, it was very painful too. It was already giving me some …

I have suffered from hemorrhoids for years, and in some cases, badly enough to require using a sitz bath. When I had a recent flare up, I was forced to use such a bath—“ but I also still had to perform the daily duties of life, which means no matter …

I have a friend in England who sends me care packages filled with things I cannot find here. When cold season rolled around, we somehow got into a discussion about cough drops (or cough sweets, as they call them) and lozenges that we remember growing up. The mention of …

I had tried several diet plans and programs because I always want to be slim but I am overweight most of the time. The reason is that my weight loss program just doesn’t work and I had to undergo a Yo-yo body size effect. Next month I am slim, …

I have been using tampons for over ten years and I have tried many different kinds. I stopped trying new brands when I found Tampax Pearl. I’ve uses the light, regular and super absorbency.
One of the most important things to note is they are comfortable! They are easy to …

When I was going through a stressful time, I developed some odd symptoms. Out of nowhere, with no provocation or reason, I would suddenly feel a very strange sensation move up through my throat. It felt a little like when you are startled by something, and your heart races, only …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

I keep a pair of these well made medical scissors on hand in my home’s first aid kit for cutting gauze and tape. they cost me around $10, but were well worth it since I have never had to replace them. The Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissors are …

One of my biggest health problems is constipation. This is due to the food I eat everyday, so my doctor advised me to take foods very high in fibers, so I tried experimenting different rich-fiber foods from bread to fruits and vegetables but I cannot devote my whole day …

While I don’t have arthritis, a recent bus strike left me with little choice than to do a lot of walking in my home city. I developed sore, aching feet despite wearing very good footwear. Deciding I absolutely had to do something about it, I purchased Avon Foot Works …

The Miswak also called Peelu is a twig from the Arak tree. It has been used for thousand of years even before its inception in Islam. It has been used for dental hygiene and has a host of health benefits. I wondered upon this twig one day while browsing …

I sort of have a love hate relationship with Pilates, but I persist in trying new workouts and equipment because there are just so many differences between instructors and methods.
At one point it seemed as if nearly every major fitness trainer or discipline that …

I saw this Crest White Strips Advance Seal promotion one time while surfing the net and as I read the product description I was attracted. I have been looking for a better way to whiten my quite yellowish natural teeth on the upper part and I think this could …

I went online to the Bath & Body Works website, to buy up some of my favorite scents that the stores did not have at that time in my area (seasonal), and I bought a few extras because of the specials they were having. One of the things …

A couple months ago, I’ve been breaking out getting acne and on top of that, having dry, oily skin; in my point of view, one of the worse combinations! I was walking through Shoppers and came across the Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser and decided to give it a try. I …

I saw this product while browsing online, and since I take a hot bath nearly every night anyway, I thought I might as well have something to treat my PMS at the same time. I do not have problems every month, but when I do, it is pretty miserable. I …

Due to late night shifts- dark circles under my eyes suddenly seemed prominent. There seemed to be some puffiness in and around my eyes which made my face looked rather dull and sleepy. This caused a lot of worry to me and I immediately started looking for different ways …

My skin is very sensitive to soaps and cleansers, so I’m always aprehensive about trying new products on my face. I recently tried Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser on the recommendation of a friend. Generally, even though my skin is sensitive, I still like a little fragrance to …

Over the years, my eyes have grown more and more sensitive. By the end of the day, I am often squinting for one reason or another. They either feel dry, tired, or watery with irritation, or they start to sting. When looking for a solution to …

Swanson Ultra Phosphatidylserine is something I take before bed to help me relax and make sure I don’t have the urge to eat. The product basicly makes me not want to eat before bed it does not give you the jitters like diet supplements. I bought this because its …

Alovera health products are home used products which are suitable for the entire family’s health and vitality. The Aloe drinks which are popularly known as Aoever Freedom drink and Alovera Gel have made some perfect transformation in my body. According to the literature attached to the …

Since joining a new diet I began taking the One A Day Men’s Health Formula to ensure that I was receiving my proper amount of nutritional values while on the diet with less calorie intake. Since beginning the daily formula, I notice the days that I do not take …

After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

I have tried quite a few shaving creams over the years. Especially during the summer months when I want my legs to be silky smooth. I have tried shaving with creams, gels, conditioners, oils, and body wash. I have had varying results with each. Then …

I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …

Skin cleansers have always been my favorite beauty aids because I always strongly felt that a clean skin went a long way in helping me look young and beautiful. This is why I just loved experimenting with different types of skin cleansing aids and seemed quiet thrilled when my …

After attempting the unintentionally hilarious Standing Legs Workout from The Firm-Firm Parts Series, I couldn’t wait to see if the Upper Body Workout would be nearly as dated and comical. Dare I hope that Lightening strikes twice, and that I have another 80’s time warp workout in …

I have taken collagen supplements in the past, and I always disliked the fact that they came in large, un-coated pill form, making them difficult to swallow. So when I saw this product in powder form, I decided to give it a try. Rather than swallowing 3 …

I LOVE my Clarisonic. Its like a battery powered toothbrush but for your face. Forget all those cleansing brushes that are a rotating buff-puff. This is a much better system. Oscillating, nylon soft bristles that are resistant to bacteria, gently turn back and forth removing all …

I have trouble using strong mint flavored products. In fact, I use mostly natural or kid’s formula toothpaste. I can tolerate mint mouthwash a little easier than toothpastes, but I still prefer that it have a gentler taste. This Tom’s of Maine product is a non-alcohol mouthwash that contains fluoride …

This Mangosteen Juice is also called Xango which I have used it for 2 months and wasn’t happy about it. It also has a website on it and has helped so many people with cancers and problems. It helps to boost your energy, fight inflammation, lose weight, reduces and …

Every single product I’ve tried to treat acne, as of late, has contained tea tree oil in one variation or another. I find that this ingredient works very well, especially at drying up the oil on sections of my face, most notably the chin and forehead and nose, where …

If you are overweight and you want to lose some pounds of your body weight it would be much better for you to understand that the process of the weight loss is the road without the end. One of the most profitable branches of the economy is the industry …

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum
My dad frequently uses Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum, and he recommended me to use it as well.
This acts as an eye serum, and it is basically functions to optimize skin’s defenses. It costs a reasonable …

I’ve had a problem with thinning hair since turning forty, and I have tried many products to hopefully restore some of the body or at least stop hair loss from progressing. I became interested in Alter Ago products when I saw them in a beauty supply store, and bought …

Sometimes I try a product just because it is a little different than anything else I have seen. This product is supposed to support the immune system and promote healthy adrenal function. Since I had suspected adrenal fatigue in the past, although it was never proven, I thought I would …

Garlic has been used, for generations, to treat anything from the common cold to acne and even as a mosquito repellant and has long been said to be a true wonder drug in the homeopathic world. I don’t get a lot of garlic in my diet on a daily …

I paid about $20 for a 200 pill bottle of this product online. Although I have never purchased a flaxseed oil supplement before, I decided to try the product because the high amounts of essential fats that the supplement contains. The main reasons why I decided to …

I bought this at our local supermarket and it cost really cheap. It had a lavender scent smell and when I used it, the lavender scent was very heavenly and not overpowering and strong but just right. It stays on your hands as long as you don’t wash or …

A few months ago, I noticed I don’t get quality sleep at night. I toss and turn trying to find the most comfortable position as result, I still feel tired in the morning. I tried ruling out some factors as to why this happens. No more caffeine at least …

The Celeteque brand is now definitely my skin’s favorite. I have struggled to find the perfect facial wash before, since I break out easily for no reason why. I found the St. Ives apricot facial scrub too harsh on my skin because it left my skin feeling tight and …

I stopped by a local Health Food Store yesterday looking for some inspiration. Recently I have taken measures to clean up my diet, and to explore new and healthier alternatives, but I have to say the amount of new choices is mind boggling. Honestly, I walk in …

I suffer terrible bouts of foot cramps due to fibromyalgia, and one day a friend and fellow fibro sufferer came over and happily handed me a pair of these. She had already taken them out of the package, for some reason, and simply laid them down on the table and …

A few months back, when I experienced a bad breath from my mouth- I was greatly alarmed. Since I had been regularly taking care of my oral hygiene, I didn’t quite understand what really originated this foul smell. So before anyone else told me about it (which would be …

First, I’ll say that after 41 years of riding the roller coaster of life, and in dire need of relaxation and a little tranquility to help lower the raising digits of my blood pressure, I’ve decided to explore meditation and Feng Shui.
One of the first things I …