Book author- Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MD, FACE, FACN, FCCWS
Because of the medically serious nature of diabetes and the importance of the subject matter to those it concerns, this review will be fairly detailed, careful, and written a little bit more “formally” than other reviews I would write. …

When I was pregnant with my first and last child I remembered the doctor prescribed that I take Iberet Folic 500 (Iron + Multivitamins). My blood pressure was only 90/70 so the doctor would want assure that my pregnancy will not result into iron deficiency because it is …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

I have fibromyalgia. Part of the reason my symptoms are under pretty good control is because I am on medication to ensure that I sleep well, and that has a direct effect of my well being and the level of my symptoms. I rely on this medication—“ but sometimes the …

After attending a live belly dance show recently, I vowed that this would be the year to try it out for myself! Upon my return home, I started browsing Amazon for a belly dance DVD that might get me started. Although there were many choices …

Sometimes, I am given the okay by my doctor and pharmacist to split certain pills to get a lower dose of the medicine in my system, and I’ve always dreaded it because I would use a knife and I would have pills shooting all over the room as they …

The most important thing for me when it comes to my family is their health most especially in the food and their clean environment also. Dengue Fever is very common nowadays, its a low flying mosquito that mostly invades in day time. Since, I can’t be sure of whatever …

In my house I take a lot of care of my children and also about my husband. I never take chance in case of their health and any such matter. So I always say my kids to wash their hands with the soap first before they have …

I have used peel and stick heat packs for about the last 6 years. I have suffered from endometriosis for the last 12 years so I have tried many things to alleviate my pain. The first heat pack I used was made by Playtex and it was …

I love this soap! It gave me a very smooth skin that I once dreamed of. Here is my experience with whitening soaps—¦
Ever since I was in high school, I always wanted to lighten my skin to the fairest it can be. I never trusted whitening soaps to do …

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 …

Panoxyl Anti-Acne Cream is an anti-acne product and is very popular in the market. I bought this product a while back because I was interested to know if this product can work. The product was available at Mercury Drugstore and cost around Php 125. The product size was around 100 …

I go through persistent exhaustion owing to improper immune response of my body. Due to improper immune response of my body I take vitamins every day. Among the vitamins that I use daily, the Vitafusion Energy B12 Gummy Vitamins is one of them. Taking gummy vitamins once a day …

My Pyramid is the replacement to the old food pyramid. This new pyramid tells you how much of each food that you eat you need less or more of, depending on your height, weight, age, gender, physical activity, and the meals you eat. I went on the website and …

I am a huge fan of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds, and Walk Diet in-home walk exercise programs. So much so, that when I heard she released the Eat Smart, Walk Strong: The Secrets to Effortless Weight Loss diet; I jumped at the chance to check …

As the name suggests, Myra E is a brand of Vitamin E capsules sold here in the Philippines. The softgel capsule is small enough to swallow. I take this for my skin to look better. I have a mild eczema and occasional breakouts which makes me very insecure about …

When I was working as a call center agent, I was advised by my mother to take vitamin C supplement to make sure I won’t get sick easily. I was still deciding which brand to get when my boyfriend gave me his box of Fern-C that contains 100 capsules. …

I have always been more of a Joy dish washing liquid girl than Dawn dish liquid person simply because my grandmother only used Joy and never deviated from that brand for as long as I could remember, so honestly, I never bought Dawn because we never used it in my …

After trying many different expensive eye treatment creams and gels that did not really work, I decided to try a less expensive one and at least save some money. This product was from a company I was not familiar with, and I bought it on the advice of an online …

HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H is a large black pad that you can fit on a chair. Elastic straps are provided, attached to the unit, to secure it.
The massager has 3 speeds, 3 power levels, and five different types of massage - Steady massage, Pulsating massage, Traveling massage, Side …

I don’t even know what the name of this product even means, but that’s okay as long as it works I guess. Smile’s is the name of the company that creates the PRID Drawing Salve. And of course I was kidding just a bit about not understanding the name. …

Skin asthma, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a mom’s nightmare. Baby can’t sleep during the night, and is cranky during the day due to itchy skin. This condition has plagued my son since he was six months old. After trying out several emollients, we hit the jackpot with Physiogel …

I have been on birth control for about 3 years now and I have been taking Seasonle for about 2 years.
When I first started taking birth control I was prescribed Yasmin and I was only on it for a month because I had daily breakthrough bleeding. I am …

If you are tired of having stained teeth like I was buy the Colgate Motion toothbrush, it is absolutely fantastic. I had been researching battery-operated toothbrushes and was astounded at some of the prices, then my Dentist told me about the Colgate Motion. He said it was as good …

Even as an adult, I have always struggled with acne. I only experienced a few minor outbreaks when I was a teenager (mostly due to the fact that my skin is somewhat dry), but now as an adult I have noticed that suffering from acne for me has …

When it was time for me to pick out a new toothbrush I went to my local drugstore to see exactly what was available. I was accustom to using the toothbrushes that my dentists would give me after leaving their office and call me lazy, but I knew that …

I am dying to have a fair skin, I was born being morena and I wanted to wear mini shorts or dress to impress my husband and I have been looking for beauty supplement that will help me with my whitening problem. Last year of December we had this …

I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

Having to spend quite a few hours in front of my computer, would sometimes leave my eyes tired and fatigue. This would often leave me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Though using eye drops often did help me get some relief, I always opted for more natural methods (using eye …

I’ve been a regular user of garlic supplements before, but I kind of fell off the wagon and leaned towards favoring other cardiovascular supplements instead, because I never could really find the best deal with garlic. Either it was too expensive, ended up not agreeing with my stomach, or …

I was recently switched to this brand of contacts, and so far, I like them for the most part. They’re a little bit more expensive than my old contacts, but they are very wearable.
My optometrist switched me to this brand because I was getting a lot of redness in …

I received this toner as a hand-me-down from someone who did not care for the lack of scent. She had hoped for a fresh lemony scent and instead complained that the product hardly smelled at all. Most people complain if something smells too strong, but my dear friend wanted …

I have always loved the TRESemme brand, and have always picked this brand over others when I am at the store buying products. I usually use a different kind of TRESemme shampoo and conditioner, but when I found this one, it won me over.
I first saw this kind of …

I bought this product because it was a good price. My Avon lady paid me a visit when they were having a lot of good sales, so I stocked up on favorites. This was an item I had not tried, although I had used their deodorants before. …

I have to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for trying out products that have cute packaging or creative (or even goofy) sounding names. This was one of those wierd spur-of-the-moment kind of purchases, when I decided to get the Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion. Immediately I thought …

I have had the very unfortunate experience of spending my teenage years having to deal with acne and various skin problems. And now, both of my teenage children are having to experience the same drama as well. Though my skin has improved dramatically over the years, I still remember …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

I take a lot of vitamins daily, though some I only take a couple of times a week. One of the supplements I take is Potassium, namely Spring Valley Natural Potassium. I bought this one a few weeks ago on a whim and plan to use it …

I have combination skin that has a tendency to be very dry in the winter, with flaking and itching, and very oily in the summer with occasional breakouts of adult acne. One summer I tried several types of solid black African soap, and since it was only needed for awhile, …

So I have a rather embarassing problem associated with my sleeping habits. I was diagnosed with delayed sleep disorder very late in my life, though I had experienced the symptoms of this disorder since I was seven years old (perhaps younger, though that’s as far back as I can …

I was looking for coffee inside the grocery store when I came across this product. I was curious because of the name of the tea. It is Bioslimfitea, herbal dietary tea. The front of the box says that it is a fat and weight reducer and body toxin remover. …

I really really hate it when I can’t function the way I’m used to. I like to be active and keep moving, and the thought of staying home on a day off just irritates me to no end. Usually I’m quite content to go on a hike or walk …

I very rarely use shampoo plus conditioner mixtures because my experience has been that they don’t do the job correctly. I generally prefer to use shampoo with a separate conditioner. When Garnier first came out with their line of Fructis Shampoos, I decided to give it a try anyway. …

I was shopping in a Dollar Tree store this week and came across something interesting. It is a Colgate toothpaste that is supposedly “clinical” in that it contains silica particles, which is what your hygienist uses to clean your teeth when you have it done professionally.
I am not …

Toothpaste are like candies, they come in various flavors. One of the things I anticipate most when I do my grocery shopping is to see a new flavor on the shelves. Close Up has always manufactures great flavors and one of those that they have released is “Fire Freeze”. The …

I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …

One of my favorite fragrances and flavors is black currant. In Britain, it is seen quite commonly, but in the US it is not quite as popular. Everyone knows I obsess over black currant, so when a relative ran across this product, it was ordered for me as …

I get stuffy nose and watery eyes around this time of year. My nose is actually very sensitive. I also tend to sneeze quite a bit when outdoors. I bought a pack of the Reactine Allergy + Sinus relief tablets. I got the 30 pack for $25 or so. …