I don’t really like the strong mint flavored toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to spend less time brushing, which is not good for my health. I prefer to use the children’s brands of toothpaste which have gentle fruit flavors, or the natural product which …

I went to this medical clinic last June the 6th to have my TB test and RPR or Rapid Plasma Reagin as part of my Immigration papers. We called them that morning to set an appointment but they said that they were not busy so we can just be …

Marsona SoundScreen 980 is one of what is called “white noise machines,” an electrical device that makes soft, soothing sounds to block out unwanted noises and help you fall asleep.
The machine is very compact, white, round in shape and easy to use. You just plug it in and choose …

When I took a trip to Savannah last year, I went to dinner in the famous Olde Pink House, which was a wonderful experience—“ especially because it was the night my partner proposed to me.
It could have been much less wonderful though, if not for this product! I had …

When I get very stressed out I like to use Kiss My Face Anti-Stress Shower Gel & Foaming Bath. It helps me relax and calm down so I can handle the stresses better in my life. It has a nice uplifting natural pine like herbal scent to it that …

I was on the lookout for an all in one product for my face in the summer. Since I have a suspected case of lupus, I need to keep sun block with serious potency on my skin, and since I am forty one, I want something that assures me I …

I’ve been over-using the computer. This is one very important gadget I can’t afford to live without. I admit that. I’d go crazy if I can’t handle my computer in a day. I think half of my life is devoted to computer and I don’t regret that because …

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 …

Spinbrushes have really advanced over the years, while many people still use manual tooth brushes, they may want to reconsider once they see some of the new features offered on some reasonably priced models.
While I am big on dental hygiene and use things like …

The most important routine we need to do everyday is brushing our teeth three times a day, most especially after we eat. But how can we attain a good and healthy teeth? Not only by using a good toothpaste that has fluoride ingredients that will strengthen our teeth, but …

While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …

I was unemployed, raising my kids, for about seven years before I finally decided, because they were old enough to stay home by themselves for a couple hours here and there, that it was time for me to head back to the work place. Now, the most I ever …

I got the ProWhite Precision 4000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush about a month and a half ago. I was looking around some online shops wanting to spend some money when there she was just smiling back at me :). It was love at first sight and some days later I …

I stayed at a friend’s house when I traveled to see an event in Florida a couple of years ago. I stayed a couple of weeks. While I was there, I ran out of my mouthwash, and my friend recommended that I use hers rather than buying more, because she …

I received this beautiful hand soap as a gift. It is in a tall and very elegant pump container, which is narrow enough to fit perfectly onto my kitchen or bathroom counter easily. It is a glass bottle, which is refillable. The soap inside has a very pleasant fruit …

I’ve been smoking for something like twenty years or more at this point in my life. I’ve never been much of a heavy smoker. There are days I’ll only have a few cigarettes all day long, and then there are times when I could smoke a half a pack …

Hello girls, do u have any problem to go for outings when u have the periods, especially on the second day of the period. I really free of tension even in those days when I have the periods, because I only use the Whisper ultra thin sanitary pads …

Skin cleansers have always fascinated me and I just loved using them on my skin in order to keep my skin looking clean and healthy. Since there are many varieties of them available in the market- I always try and get a totally different one from the one I …

I was starting to get so sick and tired of being sick every few weeks. It was like my family could not catch a break. I hated that germs passed around so easily and decided that we needed to take every avenue possible to keep germ transfers at a …

My father had stroke, and it is necessary to have his blood pressure monitored closely. Since all of us are working, nobody can really take charge to measure his pressure. We always had to call our neighbor who is a nurse to check it. We’ve done this for about …

Everyone knows how important it is to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun but I became overly conscious about sun protection when I started seeing new moles on my arms that were not there before. I don’t know if the mole growth can be attributed …

I started using this insect repellent at my sister in law’s house since she is very health conscious and only buys the safest brands available. I can say that I am less than satisfied with this brand of repellent. I’m the type of person that will be …

When I turned forty, all kinds of weird things happened to my body. One of them was the development of ankle and lower leg swelling around my menstrual period.
This is annoying and uncomfortable as well as embarrassing. I have medication to take to alleviate the problem, but it does …

While hitting the road, I was very confident that I packed all the things I could possibly need. Since I’m only out for a corporate trip, I didn’t feel so thrilled to prepare my things. I forgot to bring a hand sanitizer. There was little I …

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 injured my back in a swimming race four years ago and have had annoying back pain ever since. I quickly found that applying heat to the injury brought relief, but the heating pad I had didn’t cover a wide enough area. As a result, I …

I ended up with this rather large can of athlete’s foot spray when I was out of my usual spray at home, and I saw how much money I would save buying this generic brand.
It was truly a great bargain. It was hidden on the shelf, behind some …

If you are a smoker and you have ever considered quitting then I am sure you have heard of Nicorette. When it first came out there was a lot of people in the media saying how it could help you kick your addiction and that it was an easy …

When I broke out in a rash from coming in contact with some mystery plant at a park get-together, I asked the pharmacist what was the best product for itching. I had already tried hydro cortisone, and it was not working like it usually did. Not knowing exactly what caused …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpastes out there. The strong mint flavors burn my mouth like crazy and I hate them. I like mint, but not nuclear powered mint. It causes me to spend less time brushing because I can’t wait to get the burning taste …

had to add this machine to my weekly pampering session because it was too much of a temptation to pass up. With the built in infrared heat it was to irresistible. After a full day of standing on my feet they feel like a sack of heavy potatoes …

The main cause of the cellulite is obesity. But the most dreadful fact is that it is found on the 95% of women today. I am overweight and I have the symptoms of this troublesome disease or appearance. I don’t care of the name but I want, if not …

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 have thinning hair and have tried many products both internal and external to try and thicken it. I chose this shampoo because it was a unique formula, and there was no sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate in it. I had read bad things about those two …

Although I rarely suffer from major acne outbreaks and blemishes, I still have to deal with the hassle of treating them and covering them up. I take pride the way that my skin looks and I refuse to live with the unsightly marks that are left behind from …

When I had an allergy attack in the middle of a dinner engagement, I was horribly embarrassed. I had to excuse myself to go into the ladies room and deal with the itching and watering eyes, sneezing and coughing fit, and look of general misery. A companion came in …

I’ve probably used Vaseline products all my life, or at least since I was a little kid watching my mother slather on the petroleum jelly onto her elbows to keep them supple and prevent cracks. She also used it on my lips and put some on my nose when it …

Deodorant is pretty much a staple in most people’s daily rituals, and I liked trying various brands and their scents when a new one came out. There are so many to choose from these days, but there is one that I use almost daily because it remains my …

I only recently became a flosser. My mom never really taught us the importance of flossing. I brush consistently, but wanted to make sure my teeth were getting really clean. I was kind of traumatized after getting a cavity that I couldn’t even see. It was just super painful. …

When I was given a hot stone massage kit by Conair, I found the heating unit to be fine, but the stones included were completely wrong. It is the basalt stones which are intended for hot stone massage, not any old rock out of the garden, which is what the …

Get ready to break a sweat if you try The Firm’s Get Chisl’d DVD workout. The workout is targeted to intermediate and advanced exercisers. Like most at-home workouts, there is a beginner modifier for those who are new to working out. The beginner does not use weights and does …

I decided a few months ago that I wanted to get my body back into shape. This is really hard for me because I have children and I work full time. I often feel like I don’t have time for me. …

When I started my new job about a year ago, and my hours had me leaving the house and coming home at all kinds of hours during the day, I found that I wasn’t taking care of myself quite the same way that I should have been. I’d leave …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

Having diabetes has taught me that sometimes the simplest things can do the most wonderful things. With this in mind, I decided to try a product from Nutra Labs that is made from cranberry, cinnamon, and a variety of botanical remedies to help manage blood sugar levels. I had used …

I began making melt and pour soaps several years ago and I order most of my supplies from Brambleberry’s online site. I think their products and customer service are excellent. When I was first starting out, I can remember wondering which one of the bases was best for what …

This is a review for a facial moisturizer I cannot find locally, although it is made by an American company. It may be available but so far I have not found it, unless perhaps it is packaged or marketed differently. The product is made by Neutrogena, and is called Ultimate …

When I purchased a little bottle of the J. R. Watkins lemon body oil to use for a cuticle oil, I had no idea I would end up liking it well enough to seek out another fragrance in the same brand. I use massage oils quite frequently as regular massages …

Around January of 2009, I had found out that I was pregnant. I was so happy and could not wait to tell everyone the excited news. Well, about a month after that I was feeling so much pain with a lot of cramps and did not know what was …

I like to sometimes switch to using all natural products. Although they may cost a little more, the benefits to health and the “green” factor are enormous.
This castile soap product is one of the best I have tried. I love the eucalyptus spearmint combination. It reminds me of the …