As a smoker of 20 years I will probably not quit anytime soon, however I am all for cutting back and I had heard a lot of good things about the new E-cigarettes. Although I am not familiar with all of …

This is a simple, wonderful coconut oil soap that has been around since 1839. When I saw a bar of it for sale in a store, even though I was not familiar with the brand, I thought if they have been around that long, they must be doing something right.
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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 …

Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of those life difficulties that can be, perhaps, more easily diagnosed by one’s self than any medical physician or psychologist. The roots of this disorder are foundationalized upon the concept that during the winter months, when it is colder, people usually tend to …

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’m a sucker for aromatherapy and when I somehow managed to acquire tendonitis from repetative motions at work, I figured what better way to relax AND heal my injuries than to buy the Dream Time Aromatherapuetic shoulder wrap. I have a tendency to react badly to strong and flowery …

I’ve officially assigned this item as my office sanitizer, together with the usual amount of things I stuff inside my bag in and out of work. I carry plenty of disposable rubbish, but this Skin Protec hand sanitizer disguises itself more like a fashion accessory that you can …

Mane-Tail-Groom, otherwise known as MTG, is a product that was originally made for people but was switched over to being a product for equine. MTG was made in 1938 by a barber for his clients. He later found out this product was being used for skin and hood problems …

I am a huge fan of most of the Herbal Essences products. I mostly prefer to use their conditioners since I do not have a lot of experience using their shampoos. I tend to use a lot of different products in my hair in order to define …

I love gadgets and have always been an addict since I was 10 years old. As I grow older, I have not changed one bit. So of course, I had to add this to my collection when i spotted it. I have an Ipod already and thought this would …

Ginseng is a kind of root and an herb commonly known in the east and noted as a substance that provides resistance, added stamina, strength and energy. It is usually mentioned as an added ingredient in most of the commercially promoted vitamin and energy booster supplements that can be …

There’s a plethora of lip balms out there, claiming to do all sorts of things. Carmex is one brand that keeps it simple. The slogan for Carmex is “It Soothes, It Heals, It Protects.”, and it really does. I’ve always had trouble with chapped lips and only one lip …

We bought Accu - Chek Advantage blood glucose meter a few weeks ago. It was to monitor the blood glucose frequently at home.
Machine: The machine is handy with large display and with facility to store multiple readings in memory.The readings are in mmol/L and not in mg/dl. This …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

Ever since I started running I realized that it is a lot harder to run with nothing especially when I go for my longer runs to help me train for marathons. One of the hardest things to manage when I am running several miles on the trial, is …

Primatene Mist is an inhaler available over the counter for the temporary relief of occasional asthma and allergic asthma symptoms. Each inhalation delivers one 0.22 mg dose of epinephrine, a drug that is commonly used to treat emergency, severe allergy symptoms.
For many years, Primatene Mist was one of …

I have always been a fan of natural soaps and I love imported French and Italian soaps. I had seen the large block of soap in stores and always found them interesting but never bought one until recently. I paid about ten dollars for the 1000g square block, but …

I love to use Method products. They are healthy, mostly natural, environmentally friendly and never tested on animals. In addition to that, they are of excellent and consistent quality. I thought I had tried just about every Method hand soap out there, but one day I happened to notice …

I guess there’s no end to all kinds of gadgets and devices modern-day technology can come up with. I’m not complaining though, they’re fun!
HoMedics SoundSpa Acoustic Relaxation Machine is a sound machine designed, according to HoMedics, to help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. The device offers six …

Sitting down for a few minutes and reading on Health Magazine has always been part of my daily routine for several months now. I do that because it keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be missing something very …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the muscle pain and spasm of fibromyalgia. This has led into my making a huge hobby out of trying different bath products. One of my favorite things to use in the bath is a mineral salt. Not only is it …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I think it is safe to say that all of us no matter what walk of life we come from, no matter our age, gender or job, we all wake up some mornings and simply can not be bothered to get out of bed and simply can not be …

The Biggest Loser’s trainer, Jillian Michaels, created this amazing workout DVD. It has three difficulty levels based on your personal level of fitness. I cringe when she makes you do pushups, squats, lunges, and resistance moves, but I can really see a difference. Right now I …

I have been using this product since I was sixteen, and now I am in my late twenties.
The bottle is still so old school and has not changed its look that much in over 10 years. The only thing they recently changed was the top. The cap now completely …

In the past, fish oil was all the rave, and so many people were purchasing it for the numerous amounts of health benefits it had. So I guess the raving sort of lessened and diminished! Now a days I hear krill oil is way more effective and potent than …

There are a few products I am very picky about when I have a cold and my tissues are one of them. I have always preferred Puffs brand, dating back to when they first came on the scene. They were softer, stronger, and the original ones had a nice …

Medicated, menthol and Eucalyptus oil based vapour inhalers have been around since the 50s and their popularity has not waned. This is especially true in Asia.
Almost everyone has bought and tried a inhaler to get instant relief from blocked nose at least once.
The most popular one is …

I am a very non-immune person, and cold and cough is the first disease I catch upon. I am very afraid to gulp the tablets, so I usually take Benadryl Cough Syrup. It works fine for me. The best thing about the syrup is that it tastes fine and …

I have had severe hair growth problems as long as I could remember. Ever since I was a little girl, my hair would grow at a net length of 1 inch a year. It would break off more than it would grow. I was tired of the ridicule and …

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 have always been a tampon kind of woman. I like them because they are less messy and less hard to deal with than pads. Though I like tampons they don’t always work the best. I usually have to still wear a liner or pad underneath. I wanted to …

I have not had Advance Laser treatment for a month. Because of this, I resorted to using Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone again. It is an anti-acne depigmenting agent that exfoliates skin after 2-3 days after application. I do not use it everyday, just once a week to peel the …

I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

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 …

OPTI-FREE Replenish is a contact disinfecting solution. The product is made by ALCON Laboritories and uses the TearGlyde reconditioning system. It’s very easy to use. To clean contacts, leave them overnight soaking in the solution. The simple soak cleans, disinfects, and removes built up protein from the lenses, leaving …

I normally use an anti fungal spray or powder in my athletic shoes to prevent any problems with fungus before they can start. When I ran out of my own one day, I ran around the house looking for something that might serve as a substitute until I could get …

When I received a gift basket containing a variety of Primal Elements hand cut load soap bars, it was one of the most unique and fun gifts I have ever received.
These bars all are made in large loaves, then cut into slices for individual bars. They are …

Condoms are well known these days and are very helpful in lot many ways. My first child is just nine months old and I am also a workingwoman, so I don’t want to conceive so early. But I am also afraid of the side effects of contraceptive pills and …

I prefer Always Dri-liners over any other panty-liner because they are durable, absorbent, and come in various sizes and shapes, scented and unscented, to meet any need or mood. The adhesive is strong enough to stay put through workouts such as running or yoga, but not too sticky so …

Asian Hospital and Medical Center is to me the best hospital in the Philippines in terms facilities and services. The place is not like hospital. It actually looks more of a five star hotel. Actually when I went there for my executive check up I was so impressed with …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

My brother is a member of an organization that travels to various countries to stay with local families and learn about the culture. He sends me trinkets from around the world as he knows I love to try new products and experience new ideas from abroad.
When he …

I have a problem with thinning hair on the top and crown of my head, and I have tried many different volumizing shampoos to try and make it look thicker and fuller. They have to be lightweight, or the frizzy and damaged back of my hair will get weighted down …

For the last few days back, I had felt something quite hurting around the centre area of my back. So When I check out- to my shock I discovered that I developed acne in this area which indeed looked just awful and also caused a lot of pain. …

Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …

Simple and easy to explain - I am an individual who struggles with Urinary Track Infections. Having UTI’s very frequently is absolutely discouraging as you could imagine. I am certain that most of you could relate to how I feel. I did every little thing feasible within my scope …

When my mother broke her leg last year, she had a very long road back to health. Part of that was physical therapy daily for several months in the hospital, and then continuing at home.
One of the devices she used was this digital pedal exerciser which was recommended …

I have fibromyalgia, and I like to use various essential oils in bath preparations, massage blends, and general aroma therapy uses. Now Foods has been a company I have purchased many essential oils from. The price is great and the quality is generally very reliable. Since I started using …