I really have a lot of stressful days lately and I just seem to feel fatigued all the time, but yet have a hard time falling asleep at night. One of the way I have been trying to help relieve stress and fatigue and relax myself enough to get …

I had heard about this emu oil serum on television, and wanted to try it since it was getting such raving endorsements. It is made from emu oil, which is extracted from the emu, an Australian bird. It can be used to smooth under the eyes and is supposed to …

As a woman, dealing with excessive body hair can be both painful and embarrassing. Although I normally choose to shave off of the hair on the unwanted areas of my body because of how easy and painless it is, I found myself looking for an alternative that would …

Normally, you will not find me writing a review on a mint toothpaste, much less one that is called “max” anything, because it is bound to be super powered mint flavored, and that is exactly what this product is. I love Colgate products, but I have never been good with …

Last Christmas one of my friends gave me this Organic Shampoo in a 50mL bottle. I didn’t use it at first because I do have a lot of hair problems and I wasn’t sure how this would affect my established regimen. After 3 months I decided to try it …

Pediafortan AS definitely made things so much easier for me as a mom. Feeding a toddler has always been a nightmare, by every mom I know, including myself. I think I have done all possible exhibitions, stunts and role playing I learned from my theater days back in …

I use this special toothpaste for the gums after my dentist’s recommendation. I have sensitive gums due to gingivitis. My gums usually bleeds when I brush my teeth so I have to use a toothpaste that addresses the problem.
Unlike other toothpaste for sensitive gums which requires prescription from a …

The good thing about this product is that it is said to whitens one’s teeth. Though, i have yet to see such results, it still is reassuring to know that I am using a whitening toothpaste (as opposed to one which is not) which may eventually and in the …

During one of shopping routines last week to the supermarket nearby, I happen to see this skin care product called Lotus Herbal clay white black clay skin whitening face pack. The fact that I always loved experimenting with different skin care products that seemed to catch my fancy, together …

I had been experiencing a severe back pain for quite some time now and was finding it really difficult to actually carry out my normal day to day routine. The fact that my heating pad which indeed proved to be quite beneficial in helping my heal all my …

My feet always seems to burn at the end of the day. I am very active: a walker, skater, dancer and all around run-around kind of gal. Because of this I have tried just about every foot cream there is from high priced to low and everything in between …

I tried this shampoo awhile back, when a friend said it gave her hair a lot of volume. I have had thinning hair since turning forty, and I need all the volume I can get. With a difficult head of hair to work with—“ the top and front normal but …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores, and I have tried most of their fragrances. It is rare that I find one I don’t like. This year, when I went in just to check out what was new for spring, I was introduced to the new “Carried …

Finally, a good sized cold pack for me to use on my back! I was very excited to find a twelve inch pack that I could use effectively to cover the area I need it to cover. I hurt my back almost two years ago, doing who knows what, …

What a tasty nutritional bar! I sometimes have one for breakfast if I am in a hurry, but most of the time I will have one sometime during the day to give me the boost I need to get through the rest of the day. The chocolate flavor is …

Each summer I go on a hunt for the strongest sunscreen I can possibly find. I’m sure my kids think I’m being weird. Husband, their dad, is Mexican and the kids have the slight brown tint to their skin, despite my genes for pale skin. I’m use to that …

When my doctor told me I had high cholesterol along with my diabetes, it was a wake up call. I tried statin drugs, and had a horrible reaction to them. I have fibromylagia, and statin drugs cause muscle weakness and deterioration that they really want you to believe is “rare” …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

Tooth sensitivity is almost experienced by everybody. When we drink cold beverage, we can feel that our molars react to it. When we eat ice cream, it causes a painful feeling when it slides off in our teeth. Cold water or anything similar to it can make this …

Over the last few years my kids have begun needing glasses and I had to find someone the insurance we had would be accepted. Although I really was hesitant about using Walmart for glasses and not a regular optical company, I figured how much different than using Sears …

Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …

Gynaecomastia is a medical condition in which males come out with enlarged chest just like females, this is a very embarasing situation for males and it is really tough to get away with it. this condition occurs due to the harmonal imbalance in the body of males and persists …

I do no take a bath very often, at least not where I have to lie in a tub, relaxing and filling myself with foam and bath salts. But when I do, I usually use Tetesept and this is a whole gamut of luxury and pleasure for me. …

I was looking for a cheap piece of exercise equipment for the days when I couldn’t go outside and run or go to the gym. Since I was paying for a gym membership, I didn’t want to spend a lot on home equipment. I found the Walkmaster …

Read almost any consumer magazine or watch any television channel for more than a few minutes and you will probably hear something about your heart. The modern American diet is not particularly conducive to heart health, which has been a boon to the health food industry. Supplements, special diets, …

I take a nightly bath to help relax my muscles and ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since it is a nightly routine, I use lots of different products to make it more interesting, and healthier for my skin. I have a friend in England who sends me care packages …

I have been a user of Walmart’s Equate brand for years, and I have found their health and medical products to be consistently excellent. When I needed an anti inflammatory for night time use, I chose their brand of ibuprofen and diphenhydramine to help me sleep.
The price …

I get the occasional canker sore, and when I got one recently, I wanted to find a product that I had used before, which was a patch that is placed over the sore, that adheres and heals the sore while protecting you from pain at the same time.
I …

I had a really dry throat one day when I was at a large function and I felt like I constantly needed to clear my throat. I didn’t have the foresight to bring anything with me for my throat, but a friend who came along with me offered me …

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 …

We always had an exercise bike in our basement when I was a kid and I use to use it all the time until one day it broke and we decided to replace it with the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike that we paid …

Several years ago, I unfortunately managed to put on quite a bit of weight. There were a lot of factors behind it, mostly stress related, and as a result of the weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle choices, I was shocked when it sent me to the doctor. I was …

Ok. This is one of the most controversial diets out there, I know. I actually am a fan of it. And my cholesterol has never been better, my doctor is pleased, and I am not craving carbs like normal. I don’t have to go through the drive through at …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

I’m ashamed to admit that I had athlete’s foot last year because of the rainy season. My shoes and feet always got wet and it never occurred to me that I would get ’stinky feet’. It smelled horrible, and I had to buy new sneakers because the smell wouldn’t …

I’ve been wanting to try the Organix line ever since I started seeing it on the shelves at Walmart. It is very inexpensive, and I like to use organic and natural products when I can. I would call this line a hybrid between organic and mainstream. While the …

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 …

There were plenty of Chinese ointments I tried in the past. The one that has remarkable effect on me is Kwan Loong Oil. It comes in a clear slim bottle. My mom’s friend gave it to her around two years ago when she visited Hongkong. I have known from …

I have fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD, diabetes, allergies, and some mild arthritis in my spine that showed up on a recent MRI. I have always had an interest in natural medicine, and I have tried a great number of natural and homeopathic remedies. I read about them whenever I can. Some …

I like to use a facial mask to rehydrate and refresh my face. I have used a lot of different kinds, but it was the smell of this one that made it remarkable for me. The Alba Botanica papaya mask is a gentle, hypo-allergenic gel mask. It is pH balanced, …

I recently found a wonderful site that sells eight ounce bath fizzies in over forty varieties, and I have been ordering them like crazy. Since I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I use more bath products than anyone I know, and this site …

When I first heard about Colgate Fresh Confidence with Cooling Crystals ? Peppermint (Blue) I told myself its just another toothpaste with the same regular cool and mint taste like those of any other brands. Since I was curious on its cooling crystals content which sounded new to …

After having a rather bad experience with a product that was supposed to relieve migraines by massaging the eyes, I was not as excited as my friends were when we found this product in a magazine. Had I not already tried the migraine massager and experienced extreme nausea and …

I bought Bean Products Yoga Mat for $20 online when I wanted to continue my routine of doing a lot of stretching and yoga in the morning. I like this mat a lot because it provided a great way to be stable and in focus without experiencing a lot …

Ever since the recession, I have resorted to using Charmie Feminine Pads mainly because it costs much lesser than other brands of pads. Compared to other pads, the price difference is a bit steep. Most pads costs around 30 pesos per pack, while this brand only costs below 20 …

I take a nightly bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and also to give my skin a moisturizing treatment when it is feeling dry. In the summer I often use lighter products, but one of my favorite products to use in the winter is the wonderfully rich bath bomb. I have …

The idea of pouring water into my nose was never one I thought I would even consider. With continuous nasal problems and reading lots of good things about neti pots I decided that I would at least give it a try. So, I purchased an Ancient Secrets …

I really like these health aid tools. A lot. The Rapid Relief Hot and Cold Compress is a basic gel compress you can both freeze and microwave depending on the need. They are about 3 inches by 5, and are very durable - I’ve used three of them regularly …

I am significantly overweight. Something I am definitely not happy with. I have been struggling with my weight for several years now. Some of my medical conditions make it very difficult to exercise. So, that leaves trying to eat healthier. Which I should do …

Okay, after using this for an hour I did not want to ever get up. My poor back went into withdrawal because it felt so good. To anyone who has ever experienced any chronic and excruciating back pain, please try this. If you don’t want to shell out the …