I’ve been straightening my hair daily for nearly 3 years, and I’ve always had very thick hair. I started getting concerned with the effect ultra-high heat from straighteners would have on my hair, especially since I rarely protect my hair with sprays. I noticed my hair was not as …

Recently during a visit to a drug store down the lane-I happened to set my eyes on this foot care product called- Visco —“Gel little toe sleeve. Initially what really caught my fancy was the term —˜toe sleeve’. I had never heard about a sleeve for the toe earlier …

The Daily Lean Detox Kit comes with a 28 day supply of Day-time and Night-time pills. They are different colours so you can distinguish between the two. The AM (Daytime) formula is supposed to help cleans and detoxify your body, suppress your appetite, and give you a boost of …

Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …

I have been using teeth whitening products for years. I have used strips, rinses, toothpastes, and many more products to keep my teeth white. The Crest Whitestrips worked for me, but they became too expensive, so I was looking for an alternative to the whitestrips when I …

Carefree Breathable Extra Absorbent Panty Liners have always been my everyday partner for a very long time already. It’s something that helps me feel comfortable and clean. As a woman, it’s one of our necessity to always feel protected. Not only that, it always feel good when you feel …

I try to take good care of my lips and keep them soft and healthy all year. In the winter it can be a challenge, since the heating system in our house makes the air very dry, and add in the cold weather—“ I get very dry lips that are …

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 actually bought this product to relieve a dry throat rather than a sore one. Well, it was bordering on sore because it was so dry, but it was not a cold or infection that caused the soreness. I love olives and anything that boasts olive leaves or oil, I …

I have always liked to use vitamin E for treating skin problems. Although it is thick and sticky, it works miracles on scars and dry lesions that may not respond to anything else.
I had been told a long time ago to use the vitamin E that came from inside the …

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 …

When my doctor told me I needed to take a calcium supplement, I bought a few over the counter ones that looked pretty decent. When I was discussing it with a friend who knows a lot more about supplements than I do, she insisted I needed something of a better …

I have a big bag of cotton balls that I have not used in quite a while. The reason I have not used them is because I bought these cotton rounds from CVS, and I like them so much better. I use a type of nail polish remover that does …

I have always had beautiful long nails and many of my family members and friends envied my natural white nail tips. I always took pride in caring for my nails by shaping and buffing them to give it a salon finish; however, over a period of time I’ve neglected …

When I was pregnant with my last child, I wanted to make sure I gave birth to a very healthy baby. Though my doctor did not seem to worry much about me taking prenatal vitamins, I requested some samples. He gave me three different vitamins, which all made me …

As my readers know by now, I’m on a continual quest to find things that soothe and relax my body, primarily my back and feet. This item, the Infrared Heat/Magnetic Vibrating Massager, is one I purchased for my feet.
This product is supposed to be different because it combines …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

During the baby hood of my son who is 4 years old now, had only one complaint and that is the diaper rash. My son never liked to be in diaper and some times when he used be for a longer time in the diapers, he used to …

Bag Balm is a staple in our house and we always keep a container of it in the cupboard. If you are not familiar with what bag balm is, think of Vaseline or a sort of petroleum jelly. There are so many uses for bag balm, from chapped …

Summer is absolutely my best time of year. All that sunshine and warm breezes just taunts me to go out and have lots of camping, hiking adventures. But the bugs and plants do a number on my skin. So right before the spring season starts, I like to refresh …

I have to say that the fact that this was a spray was the real reason I gave Rescue Sleep Spray a shot. It seemed a convenient size to carry with you and easy enough to use. See, I’ve suffered from sleep-related problems since my youth. Even sleep-walking runs …

Serious Mass by Optimum Nutrition is a great product; it worked very well as a weight gain supplement solving my dilemma of being an ectomorph with an ultra active metabolism. I gained a substantial amount of weight, around 4kg in a little over a month which is a great …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

Unfortunately I ran out of my regular floss and needed a temporary replacement. Like my regular floss this is also 55 YD, mint waxed and is also a store brand (CVS). I paid $1.19 + tax at my local CVS store (Special: If you buy two you get …

The morning after pill is an emergency pill where you can take if you think you might be pregnant but don’t want to be pregnant. It’s called Levonelle one step or Levonelle 1500. This is a well known pill by all women. We all have used it at some point …

This toothpaste is a little more expensive than other brands, but there’s an explanation to that. This product is sold in pharmacies, and it’s specifically created to take good care of the gums.
I had some health problems in my mouth in the past, and when I asked my dentist …

I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

As a woman who always had many problems with her menstrual cycle and needing to be put on pills for it; it only made sense that I needed the best in tampons too. I always had a cycle that would either be ridiculously heavy and come two weeks …

Due to recurring pain from injury’s to my shoulder and knee a friend suggested that I should buy a wheat wrap to ease the pain. The Zhu-Zhu Microwave Wheat Wrap is a long fleece bag partially filled with wheat that resembles a long rectangular bean bag that you can …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

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 …

Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

There are several reasons to use this product when you have a chronic pain condition. The first is that it works. I have used this for sprains, fibromyalgia pain, sore muscles and joints, and even bruises. I have also used it for nerve pain, although it is not …

I have seasonal allergies, which can sometimes be severe, and the only oral medication that works to stop them in Benadryl. When I have had particularly severe flare ups, I have suffered with swelling of the nasal passages to the point that it affected my breathing. On several occasions, I …

A couple years ago, I went throug this sort of get-healthy kick in which I started watching what I was eating, I started excercising, and I quit smoking. I probably shouldn’t have tried doing all of that at once, because it took it’s toll on me, and not in …

A friend of mine lost a lot of weight last year, and as part of her makeover, she bought this product to help tone up her face and chin. Losing lots of weight can leave you with quite a saggy thing going on if you had a double chin. …

I have used several of the Kiss My Face lip balms, especially the ones with the sun protection. I like to keep one in my purse in the summer for when I am out and about, in case I end up spending more time in the sun than expected. The …

Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …

Keeping my skin young and beautiful has always been one of my topmost priorities in my life. For this I leave no stone unturned in following a regular skin routine religiously. The fact that my lifestyle is quite hectic and I rarely find time to visit to the salon …

This product is one that I picked up accidentally when my mom asked me to get her some generic acetaminophen. I didn’t realize it had the diphenhydramine for sleep in it also.
I have used similar products (Tylenol PM) and they do work nicely for pain and sleeplessness if you …

I have been nearsighted most of my life, and have worn both contacts and glasses to improve vision. For the last few years I have been wearing glasses about 90% of the time, since I’ve developed an unfortunate intolerance for wearing contacts more than a couple of hours at …

When I suffered a severe case of food poisoning, from which a month long ordeal of nausea and lack of appetite plagued me, my partner and family were doing anything and everything to try and get me to eat.
Even the softest and blandest of foods turned my stomach. I …

When we have a cold, Vitamin C is the best remedy as it boosts our immune system. Since I have discovered Cetebe Imuno-Active, I am not anymore vulnerable to flu, colds and other illnesses. In the winter time, I always had problems with severe flu, but thanks to this amazing …

N-Large^2 is a mass gainer containing 52 grams of protein per serving. The product is designed to help a person put on weight by supplying the body with all of the necessary proteins and amino acids. I’ve been taking N-Large^2 now for about six months and there have been …

This product is an amazing, wonderful, life-saver. I would recommend this to anyone wanting longer hair or more healthy hair. It includes multiple natural ingredients that were major turn-ons for me because I have recently become a vegetarian. Since I am putting natural foods in my body I wanted …

I have mild adult acne and I also have combination skin, which can make it difficult to treat the acne. Products that dry the skin are too harsh for the drier portions of my skin and cause rashes and irritation. The gold standard treatment, benzoyl peroxide, is no good …

I have been using Charmee feminine pads for three months now because it perfectly fits on my monthly budget, plus it has the same quality with other brands. Lately, I always experienced a heavy flow during my period and it takes five days to finish, and I am quite …

My mother used to work in a drugstore, as I did when I got older. We both remembered Revlon’s Aquamarine lotion, once wildly popular in the 80’s. It was one of my mom’s favorite lotions, and she was very disappointed when it disappeared from the shelves. I had not seen …

I have just completed 3 months on the cambridge diet and have successfully lost 30 pounds. The diet consists of consuming low calorie milkshakes and soups along with atleast 4 litres of water per day. There are a great variety of flavoured powders that can be made into yummy …