I cannot validate certain claims placed by some beauty-enhancing supplements that they truly work. Even prescriptive anti-acne medications did less to clear my skin problems. From dermatologist-prescribed pills to herbal supplements, at some point I was able to reach credible success at suppressing acne but the thought …

When I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, I was given insulin as well as oral medications. The endocrinologist also told me that getting pregnant may be a little risky. He also warned me that the oral medication I am taking may have an adverse …

HoMedics Professional Percussion Massager PA-1 46 is a hand-held electric massager that you plug in to your regular outlet. It comes with 3 sets of heads for different kinds of massage (gentle, medium, and hard) and several speeds. There is a switch that slides back and forth and lets …

I have a friend who is kind of a homeopathic nut, in her own way, and when she saw me putting sweet n’ low in my coffee one day I thought she was going to have a heart attack. I had to sit through this long lecture about why …

I know that a lot of people all around the world have tried plenty of vitamins, but in my opinion there is one vitamin in particular in the market right now that has been around ever since the day that I was born, and that is the Flintstone Vitamins. …

Anyone here ever heard of the Betet Ointment? Well I guess only the Chinese of the Filipinos have heard about this product. This is an ointment in a small green container. It has a texture of a vapor rub, can also be used as such when you feel your …

I like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …

If you open my purse you will not catch me without Clorets. Not because I’ve been addicted to this gum but simply because I think it has been the best peppermint gum ever. Clorets has actually surpassed the other brands because its performance is really superior to others. I …

I became aware of Dermovate Ointment when I had skin allergies way back year 2001. For a while, I had this problem with my skin, especially since my skin allergies kept getting worse as days passed by. From small rashes, they developed into big ones that eventually turned into …

I had this horrible stress marks on my legs and I needed a skin care product to help them away. I ended up picking up a bottle of Tree Hut Mother with Child Collection Shea Stretch Mark Firming Lotion. So for it has done wonders at fading my stretch …

Chapped lips are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can hurt and bleed, too. Chapped lips can be a reoccurring problems that surfaces time and again and it seems like no matter what time of the year it is, be it a hot and muggy time or a …

I was using this eyeglass frame for five years now and it’s still good. I bought this together with my first eyeglass lens in 2004. The lens has been upgraded several times but this eyeglass frame is still good. That is a good value for the money I spent …

I like to use good quality body oils for a variety of health and beauty reasons. When I came across this very small two ounce bottle f J. R. Watkins lemon oil, the packaging caught my eye. It has an old-fashioned apothecary look to it, which always intrigues me. I …

I think I was able to inherit this vitamin C deficiency from my mother so that when I was a teenager, I was almost always bothered by mouth ulcers. There were days when I could not even eat because my mouth was all aching. The only homemade solution was …

Well, although it’s still March, it’s close to summertime here in the deserts of Nevada. And I can tell you that even though it’s just been spring for about a week or two, it’s time to break out the sunblock because that big old ball of orange is shooting down …

My daughter is breastfeeding my grandbaby and my daughter’s nipples have gotten sore and the skin has become dry and cracked from the feedings. A neighbor told me about Lansinoh HPA Brand Lanolin nipple cream to heal the skin.
One day I found her in discomfort while she was …

I’ve known kankunis herb tea two years ago from a friend of mine and its no ordinary tea like what you think because it purifies your blood and helps you loose weight. I’d tried it last year for a couple of two months but I must admit that I …

Honestly, I am a regular user of Close-Up. Happee is a local brand here in the Philippines. The makers are from the Lamoiyan Corporation. What is the reason why I use Happee aside from Close-Up, it is for the reason that I found out that the factory workers working …

If you’re anything like me, your teeth and having fresh breath are important. Unfortunately most of my own teeth have gone by the board over the years, but the few I have left I like to keep tip-top and one of my oral hygiene regimes is the mouthwash.
Morrisons (large …

In an attempt to slowly acquire the right hardware to erect a home gym for myself, I bought two sets of Trojan dumbbell sets that cost me around $10 each.
This was a great purchase for me as I can buy extension weights to add to the intensity of my …

I had a really nasty scar on my hip that was about an inch long that I was trying to get rid of and started using the Quantum Scar Reducing Herbal Cream and I have to say it has worked okay. However, the cream did end up working well …

Whenever my mother cleans out her closets, I always end up with whatever bath products are found and not wanted. She knows I take a hot bath nightly to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, so I have a never ending need of bath supplies. The last clean-up she did gave me several …

When I put in an order to Eden’s Garden for some other essential oils, I added this one—“ it was on sale, plus I love the fragrance of eucalyptus spearmint and I could use this to make my own.
I only know of a few health uses that are …

I am one of those customers who love to make impulse purchases, usually chosen at the checkout, which is exactly where they know to put all the cute little things that people don’t really need to buy but always will.
This week I picked up a little lip balm …

I get really bad muscle cramping and stiffness that causes a lot of pain and discomfort and when this happens, I use the Jason Cooling Mineral Gel. This gel provides soothing cooling relief that helps ease the pains and discomfort caused by muscle cramping and stiffness naturally, which I …

This is a diet and exercise program designed for women only. Their three phase program consists of a nutritional service, cardiovascular exercise and their unique figure shaping equipment. The program is quite expensive as well.
They advertise their nutritional services as being customized to each individual. In …

Before I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, it was thought that I might be lactose intolerant. I tried using the Lactaid pills, and since I did sometimes get relief with them, it was assumed that the problem was solved. Unfortunately, I still sometimes got symptoms even when I had …

I first heard about this doctor who’s name is Dr. Mark Starr on a local radio program about 3 weeks ago. The radio station had him on as a guest to discuss his method for treating hypothyroidism. He has also authored a book called Hypothyroidism Type 2. I was …

I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD. When it was recommended that I take a probiotic along with fiber to help manage the IBS symptoms, I tried several brands and types. One that I used was this one made by Dr. Weil. I trust Dr. Weil’s advice since he …

I always change my deodorant because my underarm is sensitive. I am in search of the best - if not the best at least something that will compliment my underarm. Recently I have discovered Deonat and ever since then we we’re bestfriends.
Deonat is a brand of deodorant that is …

There are only three worth competing fitness centers in the Philippines and Fitness First is one of them. I started my membership with Fitness First in July 2007. Back then, I knew I wasn’t physically fit as I tire easily and so in an eventful afternoon, I went to …

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 …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

I have this allergy to dust that I developed since I was in my twenties. It’s really tough dealing this condition especially if I’m in the office because it’s just bothersome and inconvenient.
Every time I have my allergy I always …

When I finally was able to afford health insurance during my senior year in college, I went to see a dermatologist about my acne right away. She prescribed me these pills called Doxycycline. They were 100 milligram caplets. I had to first take them twice a …

I own a few epilators and I used them for shaving or trimming the various areas of my body like the underarms. I happened to own Emjoi AP-9L Epi Slim Cosmetic Hair Remover which I bought for $85 online, and thought it was just as great as the …

This is one of the worst diets I have ever tried. It is very similar to the ever popular Atkins diet. Basically the philosophy of this diet is that carbohydrates are bad and protein is good. The difference between the South Beach Diet and Atkins are that South Beach …

I normally would not have considered purchasing this product, but it was on sale at a local discount shopping store and I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees. I like the fact that it contains natural ingredients, like all of the company’s products. The tin that …

I have been training for a half-marathon for half a year now. I am currently on my way to my second half-marathon and I am trying new energy supplements. GU Chomps are doing the job for me, but they could be better and cheaper.
One of the biggest reasons that …

I must say that this product is expensive for just a 2 oz jar. The jar itself is pretty attractive actually. Little did I know what lies inside it. The first thing I noticed was the horrible smell. It was ridiculous. I bought this after reading so many good …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

I am a mother of 3, I always ask myself how can a person recover from diseases using natural remedies . No side effects and is very effective. Lower cost medicines and readily available.
I have a 5 year old daughter who suffered from high fever with nose …

A friend who I visited in another state introduced me to this body wash. He has very sensitive skin, but does not like having to use totally unscented products, and this product works well for him, and also the rest of his family love it. I used it …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

I am using soft contact lenses for more than 10 years. I have tried many different brands of lotions for cleaning and storing my lenses but I am stick to Opti-free Express now . Its been 5 years that I am using Opti-free Express. The main advantage of using …

I love soaps with a handmade look and feel, and when I found these 4.5 oz glycerin soaps on sale for 2.99 online, I couldn’t order them fast enough. I ordered several, and one of the fragrances was blackberry sage. It reminded me of a really nice blackberry sage tea …

This stuff was suppose to help with sleeping and too be honest I am going to say this stuff worked like crap and is just garbage and save yourself the aggravation of not getting this stuff. The only good thing about this stuff was that it was available at …

While I am already a big fan of both Wai Lana Yoga, and Fit TV’s Namaste Yoga; you may wonder why I consistently seek to try other Yoga offerings. Well, perhaps it’s to discourage boredom, or maybe I just enjoy the novelty of a new workout; either …

This might sound silly, but this is a product that has become close to my heart. After 18 years of uncontrolled breakouts and probably $100,000 of product trials, dermatologist visits, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and peels - none of which helped - I found Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne …

When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …