When I am not writing, I am often cooking. As an at home caretaker, I prepare all the special meals for myself and my mother, who is on a dialysis renal diabetic diet. Hers is quite a complicated one, and I often prepare my own meals separately. In other words, …

In order to relax after a long and stressful day, I light an essential oil mixed with water in a simmering pot. I love the lavender scent because it truly relaxes me especially after a spent in the office trying to deal with deadlines. I dim the lights and …

The children I tutor daily are hands on type of children. That is how they learn the best. They like to see, feel and touch all sorts of things they are learning about and that includes animals, food, dirt, and anything else you can possibly think of picking up …

I love using Therma Care heatwraps on my aching muscles. Therma Care wraps can be used up to eight hours, and are very discreet. They can be worn to relieve any minor sprains, joint aches, and arthritis.
They are thin and odorless, so they can be worn anytime, and anywhere. …

One must be very careful in assuming natural products are harmless. One of my first experiences of learning this the hard way comes from this very good product, Olbas herbal bath. It is not a completely natural product, as it does have some questionable chemicals like sulfates and PEG, …

I recently learned of a program that promises to help stop cravings, lose weight, heal depression and balance your sugar sensitivity once and for all.
I must admit I am more than a little intrigued at the notion of an easy to follow 7 step program …

I needed some at home exercise equipment because I no longer had time to go to the gym. I looked around and couldn’t really afford any major equipment so I did the next best thing. I got a cheaper piece of exercise equipment that appeared as though it might …

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. …

This is a laxative that my mom used and it’s “natural source” so she prefered it since she does not really like anything NOT natural or western medicine. However I don’t really see any difference if its natural source or not since it still works the same. It is …

Never one to shy away from a new work out trend, I recently purchased the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease Fitness Collection. This series contains 5 DVD’s that feature dance warm ups and moves which come together to form the various routines performed on each disc.
The …

I try to take good care of my teeth and gums and part of that is flossing every single night and brushing at least twice a day. Flossing is the most time consuming, but probably the most important part of keeping your mouth healthy.
I have always liked the type of …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

I love to use unique bath and shower products, and I have recently become fascinated with shower tablets that dissolve in the indirect water flow, releasing vapors that you can enjoy in the shower. Friends know I love these, so I was not surprised that one of my birthday …

I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …

I had been so exposed to stains on my whites. I really have a problem with this fact because I have to be cautious about the food that I am taking in. I am afraid that they make stain my teeth and it would really mean another visit to …

Sometimes I need a little boost of energy. I have fibromylagia and other conditions which can leave me feeling a bit challenged some days. I have used several methods for getting it—“ ranging from energy drinks to B-12 wafers to various herbs. When I started a walking plan for …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

A few months back, when I experienced a bad breath from my mouth- I was greatly alarmed. Since I had been regularly taking care of my oral hygiene, I didn’t quite understand what really originated this foul smell. So before anyone else told me about it (which would be …

As the summer months approached, my friends and I decided to go to the beach for a week after we finished university classes. I only had a month to slim down before beach season, but I also could not afford to spend too much time exercising at the gym …

Anyone who has ever suffered a severe urinary tract infection can understand why you’d want to do everything you can to prevent them. I’ve heard about the cranberry cure for years, but assumed it was an “old wives tale.”
What I have learned more recently is that …

My skin often tends to get oily around the forehead and chin areas. I need something that will help get the oil away and help keep acne from forming. I have tried several different things without much success. I decided to try Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser …

I am alleregtic to brinjal and Raddish which i love very much. I simply can’t stay awy from them so i carry a allergy tablet all the time with me. Previously I use to go for Avil which is good no doubt but makes you feel very sleepy. After …

I am constantly on the look-out for easy ways to give my teeth a whitening boost. I’m not into the hassle of going out of my way to see that they get to a degree of pristine, movie-star white, but I do appreciate a little boost. Actually, …

Over the past couple of months I have been suffering from a really bad lung infection with terrible coughing and chest pains. During this time I have been drinking tons of Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea. It has helped break up the mucus in my lungs and ease my …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

I have lived my life battling with pimples since my adolescent age till now that I am on my early 20’s. I’ve tried lots of products designed for my pimple prone skin and had professional treatments and facials before.
As I was browsing through the racks on my favorite …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

I have to admit that I’m petty obsessive when it comes to first aid in my household. I usually have a mini pharmacy worth of products here and I have a first aid kit for every room of the house and the cars, one set aside specifically for camping …

When I was home and looking at the television I came across the commercial for Bally Total Fitness, which is a place to go and workout. I had just had a baby and really wanted to tone my body and get back into shape and start back eating right. …

I am suffering from allergy coupled with sinusitis for long. It seems that I am a permanent patient of cold and virus. I have tried various medicines - both OTC and prescription based —“ with mixed result. Currently, I am taking NeilMed Sinus Rinse on the advice of a …

I am entering my forties and my hair is starting to seriously thin around my crown. I have tried various shampoos that are suppose to support hair growth and scalp health. I’ve tried many volumizing mousses and gels, conditioners and even vitamins. Some of them were helpful, but never solved …

This is an interesting product from GNC that I found when I was browsing the store one day. I like unusual flavors in oral care products and that is how it initially caught my eye.
These “ampules” contain a hydrogen peroxide based tooth polisher and whitener, and are for …

I have really bad dry mouth and it has caused trouble with my teeth and most importantly my smile. I couldn’t really afford anything expensive made specially for dry mouth but I was still on the look out for something inexpensive I could try. If then found Periobrite by …

Garlic has been used, for generations, to treat anything from the common cold to acne and even as a mosquito repellant and has long been said to be a true wonder drug in the homeopathic world. I don’t get a lot of garlic in my diet on a daily …

Face to face is the name of the creme, which is introduced in the market recently. This cream is used to cure the pimple on the face. We all know that the main and the major problems of all the teenagers is that they get a lot …

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 …

I am really a long time user of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly even before I switch to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream. Though I have the creamy formula, I always see to it that I have the jelly one. This is already a part of my health habit when it comes …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

White Rain Shampoo can be purchased in Walamart and most other supermarkets across America. It can also be bought in Family Dollar Stores, and I recently bought several bottles for a very low price of just 79 cents per bottle. I have also used the White Rain Conditioner before, …

I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …

Himalaya is a name of a company, which produces much kind of herbal (pure herbal) products. And this company is very popular and very famous for its effective and good quality products. The Himalaya chavan prash is one of its very good products. This chavan prash is …

So a while back, because I’m a typist and I need some relief for my wrists after a long day at the keyboard, I bought a hot and cold CVS brand wrist brace, that I felt was good for a couple different uses, but not the one I needed. …

I bought this razor when I got tried of being nicked and cut by cheap disposables and my legs were getting irritated by the dry skin of winter. The idea of a moisture strip built in sounded great to me, and I had heard this product was very …

In the last year I have bought several pieces of fitness equipment in an attempt to get a hold of my weight gain from an injury as well as to strengthen my core and other muscles. One of those pieces of furniture I decided to buy was the …

Working long hours in front of the computer can get the eyes reddish and cause irritation, I work online for 10-12 hours daily and so eye irritation and redness is common for me. My mother scolds me very much for sticking with the computer all the time but this …

I have been to Tampines Polyclinic a few occasions now. The very last visit was for the newborn jaundice check. A good place to be with very good patient friendly service. As I was there with a newborn, all the staff helped me to keep my visit a …

My husband has been recently been complaining how I’m going to kill him with my cooking. It’s all about flavor for me since I grew up in the South. But it’s all about health for him; he said he’s been having nightmares about blocked arteries from the meals I …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat a few months ago when a friend of mine recommended me to it. Back then I was frustrated with the mats I bought because they had some serious problems: Mats were not that thick, mats following my movements, or mats which …

When I am very stressed out and have really bad tension headaches because of being stressed I like to take a nice hot relaxing bath in Village Naturals Stress & Tension Therapy Mineral Shower Gel. It is very relaxing and calming and does a great job with relieving my …

I freaking loved M1-bol by Fizogen because this product actually works and it works real good. I bought M1-bol at GNC for about $100 and I thought that this was way to high but I decided to give it a try because I read the bottle and it really …