Over the last two years, while trying to battle my sleeping problems, I’ve come to trying some herbal remedies and homeopathic techniques that will help me sleep more consistency. I don’t use sleeping pills on a regular basis, because I hate the idea of become truly dependant on them, …

One important part of my beauty regimen is to cleanse my face before and after going to sleep. I’ve had my own fair share of experiences when it comes to using different kinds of facial cleansers. Most of the products I’ve used in the past were expensive …

When I was explaining to my friend in England about how I always have trouble getting eye drops in properly, she told me about a product that I simply had to try. It was Optrex Eyemist, and it was something that sounded completely outlandish to me at first.
This …

Having read Denise Austin’s Tone your Tummy Type diet and fitness plan, and tried both her Power Zone: Mind, Body, Soul workout, and the Shrink Your Female Fat Zones DVD; I didn’t hesitate to try her Power Zone: The Ultimate Metabolism Boosting Workout. I happen to enjoy …

On August 2008, my weight was already 55 Kg, the heaviest as long as I live. And too bad, several days later my parents took me to an eleven days holiday trip to Singapore. As we all know that most of Singaporean are Chinese so they eat pork, and …

I received this Sonicare toothbrush for Christmas one year. It was a wonderful gift, and had a lot of features that I loved. This was the first toothbrush I ever owned that had a timer for brushing the four quadrants of your mouth, bristles that let you know …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

In the world of hair care products, there are some that are as close to 100% natural as they can be, with no chemicals of any kind, and using all natural botanical ingredients. There are also the ones that are very mainstream. Although they each have different combinations and …

When I tried out Giovanni’s Cool Mint lemonade salt scrub, it was love at first sniff, and it turned out to be a great product. The next time I was out shopping, I took a look to see what else they had, and I was delighted to find that they …

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 …

You know that old saying ‘No pain, no gain’? Well, it’s still standing the test of time even though it really is hard to swallow the fact that in order to get your body healthy, you will in some other way cause it harm. Irony at its best or just …

I started smoking at the tender age of twelve, when all my smoking dare-devil friends pushed a pack of cigarettes on me and told me I should try it. Being the dumb tween that I was, I actually listened to them and did it. I’m pretty sure I didn’t …

Suffering from frequent allergies, it sometimes poses a bit of a problem when my nose blocks completely and I have trouble breathing or talking. Having to go out quite often and not stay in, I’ve had to find a way to beat this.
Vicks Vapor Inhaler proved to be a …

My father has high blood pressure, so it should be checked often to the doctor to determine the frequency of the blood pressure every month. However, I think this is not practical and should be issued a regular monthly fee. Therefore, I buy the Omron HEM-650 wrist blood pressure …

After talking with a friend about how horrible my experience with waxing my legs had been, I was encouraged to try “sugar waxing” and this product was recommended to me. This is a totally different kind of wax, sugar based “honey” but basically works the same way. I was …

I have had hemorrhoids since I was young. I think it runs in the family. Back before I actually saw a doctor for them to get more potent treatments, I used to use over the counter products, although they often did not help very much. One that I tried …

I sometimes think I like the idea of a detox and cleanse kind of product. It always sounds appealing, especially if it is after a holiday and I have been eating like a maniac, and not always the healthiest of foods. I always need to lose extra weight, and being …

Silverex ointments for cuts, wounds, ulcers, burns and bacterial infection of the skin.It’s one of the best ointments for quick relieve from all the above mentioned skin related problems.
Few days back i myself caught hold of a hot red steaming Iron rod by mistake. It’s was not for more …

I got into a silly argument over this product. I might not have tried it if not for the argument. When I was with friends at a mall, we came across this Canus line of bath products and one of my friends said she liked this one the best, …

About a year and a half ago, I started a new job for the first time in seven years. I had been spending all my time at home raising my kids, and the most stress my feet ever saw where the occassional tennis shoe or flip-flop use when running …

Endometrioses runs in our family, I don’t know if it’s hereditary, but all the women in our family suffer from severe menstrual cramps. And in our quest to relieve us of our monthly pains, we have looked far and wide. Honestly, except for the usual medications in the market, …

I used and loved Ivory Soap among all the other soaps I tried, simply because it has a lot of good points. First of all, the one I’m using is the imported one made in US and not the local one. The local one feels hard on the skin and …

I love Bath & Body Works, and go there whenever I run out of a lotion or shower gel that I love, or if I am looking to buy gifts for my girlfriends, since they love the store so much and have their own favorite scents. I like …

Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …

I tried drinking Biguerlai tea as it was supposed to be a slimming tea. It is actually a laxative which will help regulate your bowel.
I used to drink this every morning, so bowel movement will be at about 4-5PM. At first, I thought it was already working its miracles …

I really didn’t expect much from this product and to be quite frank it didn’t change my perception. I found these tweeziers to be a waste of money.
When I used it I found that the light the tweezers have did not work. The magnifying glass was an …

I am a person who is very influenced by fragrance. It can alter my emotional and mental state easily. When I saw this product on the shelf, marketed specifically for relaxing and reducing stress, I practically jumped on it. I have been a loyal fan of Bath and Body …

I really had a hard time loosing all the weight that I had gained during my first pregnancy. My sister who was once having the same problem recommended me to take zhen de shou, a chinese herbal medicine which helps trim down one’s weight in a short period …

As the famous line in a local commercial goes, ” it is difficult to get sick in times of financial crisis”. True, we always need to watch our health otherwise we might end up getting sick and it means leave of absence and consequently salary deduction. But what everyone must …

This is a ball that you use to use to exercise with. It is suppose to help with balance and strength. It’s good to use for sit ups or crunches. There are quite a few different exercises that you can do with it actually. Most of the time when …

I am a contact lens wearer and I have never had any problems. I used to use acuvue 2 by Johnson and Johnson and then I saw a commercial for the Acuvue Oasys, they are supposed to be the ultra comfort series, with hydraclear plus. So, the …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

I had used the original Aussie 3- minute Miracle many years ago, when it first came out. Back then it was sold in little individual packets, not a large bottle. I never cared for the fragrance of the original, it had an odd scent that lingered in your hair. …

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 …

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 …

This product from Kiss My Face is an all natural (well, almost) alpha hydroxy product that helps to refine the skin by exfoliating the outer surface. It is a gentle, rich moisturizer, full of many valuable oils such as safflower, sunflower seed, jojoba, sweet almond, olive, and soybean oils, and …

I have always loved the look, feel and prestige of a nice French soap. I have tried a few brands, and generally like all of them. I found this Baudeaire soap in a little shop when I was traveling, and it looked so nice, I had to buy it as …

I am great fitness freak and love doing exercises that would keep me fit and healthy. Due to time constraint, I find it difficult to commute to the gym regularly. For this reason, I always keep looking for various exercise equipments that will help me keep healthy and fit …

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. …

I have been looking for an easier way to whiten my teeth. The white strips and kits are expensive and make my teeth sensitive, and it is awkward to use trays and pens. I don’t want to pay for a professional treatment, and the whitening toothpastes don’t seem to give …

I tend to cut my fingers a lot when I am working in the kitchen. I have a particular deli knife that gets me every time. Because of this, I always keep bandages and finger cots on hand in the kitchen, so I can quickly bandage up the cut and …

An ongoing debate in many health forums refute the efficiency of Coffee as a tonic drink, promoting Green Tea instead to be more potent. I’m a Green tea convert for several months now. It helped me significantly to reduce my nervous bouts and palpitations which were adverse …

After having used one of the Gold Bond lotions and really liking it, I decided to try the body wash. I noticed that it did not have sulfates listed in the ingredients, so that is a plus for fans of natural products. It does have many other chemicals though, so …

I’d seen a few commercials for the neckline slimmer, but I don’t like to order off of the t.v. I waited until I found it in a store. This avoids the hassle,and shipping costs.
I always have had a problem with a thick under chin, also known as a …

Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …

Verdict: It makes your hands clean and that is something that is so important these days. We are all a little more concerned about germs these days more than ever with all the bugs/viruses going around and Hand Sanitizer’s have been such a huge market. Before, I was …

In general, I have loved all of the Neutrogena products I have tried and feel that they are an excellent company. This particular wash is not, in my opinion, one of their best products.
I bought it in the summer when I was having a bad bout of …

My first recollection of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly was when I was 7 or 8 years old. First off, let me say that Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been a staple in my cache of make-up and home remedies. Okay, back to my earliest memory of Vaseline. It …

I woke up a little earlier this morning so I could get a longer workout in. Today I decided to crack open my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVD. I am now the proud owner of several titles, and look forward to whatever new challenges she has …

My best friend used to bring her kids over for a visit all the time when they were little, and because she was slightly over-protective in their younger years, she would bring along an entire diaper bag full of medicinal and health products in case anything ever befell her …