When I was in charge of setting up a camp seminar for teens a couple of years ago, one of my responsibilities was to provide any medical or first aid needs we might have. I was given a list of things to buy, and a budget. When I went …

My thronging migraines left me feeling weak and helpless every time I experienced it. The severe head ache not only left me feeling physically tired and dull but my mental state would also be disturbed. I would get irritated and start throwing tantrums for no reason. Though I did …

I really hated the idea of a neti bottle, but it’s what absolutely everyone was recommending to me this last allergy season. Now the weather is cold, and the allergies are dissipating, but when late summer and fall hit, I am a miserable human being because my allergies and sinuses …

A women’s specific travel kit? Get out of town! But when I saw the Adventure Medical Kits Women’s Edition Travel Kit I was all over it like white on rice, because I’m, first off, completely addicted to medicial kits, and secondly, find that idea of a female-oriented kit highly intriguing. …

I used to be proud of Beaver Dam Community Hospital. That was until they took the community out of it.
At one point, we had a small hospital but a friendly one. Even if we had to be there for an extended stay (like when our daughter was born), they …

Neutrogena has been a company I have trusted for many years. I regularly use their skin products and soaps. I decided to try this one when I was having some issues with sensitive, irritated skin due to an allergic reaction. It was summer, so I could get away with …

I am among the unfortunate people to have hyperacidity. I think it is hereditary because my mother have it, as well as other relatives on my mother’s side. I always suffer hyperacidity whenever I am stressed or I skipped a meal and in various occasions. Also, when my monthly …

When I made a recent trip to the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, my favorite sale of the year—“ I came home with a bag full of goodies. I came across this particular goody at the bottom of the bag. It had fallen to the …

I have tried numerous brands of wax for hair removal over the years. I saw this particular product on sale recently, so I decided to give it a try. I was planning to use it on my legs, but once I opened the package I realized that …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …

About two years ago, my husband and I were window shopping at a Bed, Bath and Beyond shop and found one of those massaging chair pads for $100. We tried it out because they had one to test, and we LOVED it. We were determined to get one for …

I was in a rush to purchase another product to get the free bag from Watson’s, so I guess in a rush I chose to purchase Listerine Total Care. I only needed 80 pesos more, so I chose it right away and paid for all my purchases.
I guess …

When I became enamored with a great sea mineral spray by H2O, I was interested in trying other hydrating mist products from high end companies to see if anyone had something similar that I might like even more.
This product from Philosophy jumped out at me from the …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many—“ I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

I really don’t know why I decided to try this product. I have used other products by Hyland’s and was not impressed at all. I like the idea of homeopathic medicine, but I am also aware that it is not regulated, not tested well, and is based on “iffy” …

When I developed some weird squishy noises in my left ear when I touched it, and a slight hearing loss, everyone told me I must have a wax build up in my ear. I didn’t really want to pay for a doctor’s visit if this was something simple I could …

I picked up this cute little lip balm as a purely impulsive purchase. I didn’t need a new lip balm. I probably have thirty. But I get bored easily and I like to treat myself, and it looked like a premium product. The recipe for this little balm was classic. …

I love having first aid kits, especially easily portable or small ones that I can carry with my on day trips to places like the zoo or park with my friends and kids. My friends joke about my preparedness for emergencies to such an extent that, as a gag, …

I bought this toothbrush a few months ago and it works well. I purchased at the time from K-Mart. When I bought it I paid 3 dollars for it. There were 2 included in the package and that’s the main reason why I decided to purchase …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

When my doctors suspected I had lupus, part of the reason it was mentioned was because of a redness on both of my cheeks. It did not look exactly like the “butterfly” rash seen in lupus, but I guess it was close enough to give them pause since I had …

As I was stocking my home gym, I came across some dumbbells at Walmart that would work out well for the gym area of my home. The ones I bought this time were 3 lb. weights and just enough to walk with on the treadmill. I purchased this set …

I have a combination skin type and so the —˜T’ zone area of my face always proved to be problematic. I would have acne erupting in this area and worst all the blackheads also loved to appear in this zone. The blackheads would specially appear on the sides of …

I knew when I saw it that this product was only meant for babies, but I can act like a baby at times, so I figure I qualified. I had picked it up out of curiosity. I was standing by the cotton swabs section while my partner picked out the …

When my old battery toothbrush was looking ratty, I sent my partner to the store for a new one. The one that came back to me was the Oral B Bright Advanced power 400. It certainly was a fancy name and a large price tag for a brush that …

I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

When I was having a period of inflamed and irritated skin due to a reaction to some sun block cream, my skin seemed to be irritated by everything I put on it, no matter how gentle r fragrance free it was. My doctor even wrote a prescription for a …

I have loads of Simple products as I have trusted this brand since I was a youth and this Soothing Bath Milk is my latest Simple purchase that does not disappoint. I notice from the website that this product —“ which seems to be exactly the same as …

Jiang Zhi Tea is one of the best Tiens product with very low prices I think. This product has many uses for people. I’ve tried this product and I’ve recommended to my friends, my mothers, and many people. This is not ordinary healthy tea, it’s quite different with another …

Having irritable bowel syndrome means sometimes dealing with constipation as well as diarrhea. It is rare for me to have constipation with my illness, but it does happen, especially after prolonged flights or car trips. The last time I took an actual laxative was after a long car ride. I …

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 …

When my kids were smaller it was nearly impossible to get them to take anything when they weren’t feeling good. Most products then came in a syrup form, or a pill. The syrups tasted disgusting and I would have to chase my kids through the house to get them …

After experiencing health issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products, I decided to switch to healthier alternatives such as menstrual cups and reusable cloth pads. Because there is an initial investment with cloth pads, I decided to only purchase the Lunapads Organic Mini Pad & Insert Set, …

While I was at Walgreens this week, I picked up a few necessities including the aloe vera gel that I just reviewed (which is an awesome product by the way), but also got this Johnson&Johnson First Aid Triple Layer Non-Stick Pads. There are ten in a box and comes in …

I was used to apply tooth paste of branded companies for cleaning of my teeth. For last couple of months, I was suffering from Pyorrhoea (blooding in gums)which could not be cured with any of branded toothpaste.
One of my colleagues suggested me to use Hiteshi Aloevera Herbal Tooth …

All my life, I’ve been very fair-skinned and a toe-headed child. My mother would lather on me layers and layers of sunblock before ever letting me out of the house. As I got older and she figured I was responsible enough to administer that kind of attention on myself, …

As a smoker, I have to try extra hard to get my mouth clean and germ free. I always find myself conscious of my breath and thought some mouthwash would be the perfect thing to keep my mouth fresh. I like to shop smart and save money while finding …

I love lubricants, I think they can spice up things a bit and also help if you have occasional dryness issue. I owned quite a lot in the past and will in the future and preferably have more than one at home.
This one cached my eye in the …

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 …

While planning a month long vacation in the Caribbean, I had to accept reality - I was going to be on my period while on vacation. Immediately, I felt like those five days were ruined. But just by chance, I ended up hearing about the DivaCup, a product that …

I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …

In recent months, I have been getting more and more interested in making my own shampoo and soap mixes. In making these things, there are more than a few bases to choose from, and choosing the right base for your soap or shampoo is probably the most important part. …

Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …

I have had irritable bowel problems for years, now complicated by medications that I take as well. I have to use laxatives at times, and my doctor had me try several different types before settling on one I can use regularly.
One of the most “memorable” was sorbitol. Most …

The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …

When I learned about the Lux Natural Soaps company through a friend who shares my obsession with bath products, I ordered several of their products online and one of them was the White tea and Ginger bath bomb. I have been using bath bombs for my hot therapy bath at …

When it comes to using disinfectant wipes there are a few top notch brands that come to mind. One of these brands is Clorox. Clorox has a strong tradition of making solid disinfecting products and cleaners and have done a good job in the disinfecting wipes category. …

I love to buy Jason Natural products. I hate that they are not available everywhere though. I have to go to places like Whole Foods, a health food store or look online and find a place with free shipping.
Even though the availability for this, as well as other natural …

I have fibromyalgia, and struggle with muscle fatigue and pain often. When a friend gave me this little roller massager as a gift, I thought it was a sweet gesture, but looking at it, thought that they had lost their mind if they believed it would actually help. It is …