Savlon Antiseptic Cream has been around for as long as I can remember and it is something that every household should have in the medicine cabinet. It is a cheap as chips product and you can pick it up for as little as £1 for a 30g or …

My daughter has wanted to get her ears pierced for some time. I waited for over a year before having them done. I wanted to make sure it was something she wanted to do and that she was at an appropriate age. We finally got her …

When I was looking through some soaps in a natural product section, nothing about the Bentley brand stood out at first. It seemed to have nice packaging and was certified organic… but when I saw the picture on the front of the “revitalizing” bar, I stopped to look closer. It …

I don’t watch a lot of television. I’m just too busy. But I have started to watch Dr. Oz. Much to my surprise it is not only very educational and the doc is comical and disarming, but I really do learn things I never knew. And what I have applied …

Who could have thought I’ll find my brand of cotton buds in the baby product section? I actually intended to look for thinner cotton buds because they’re much gentler than adult ones. I like the cotton swabs because they are quite resilient. The thin swabs are comfortable …

When I bought Herbal Essence Shampoo, I also picked up a bottle of the conditioner since I usually use conditioners to help my hair that gets tangled very easily. I figured this would work great for what I needed. I got a bottle of Herbal Essence Conditioner at Walmart …

Mouth ulcers are literally a big pain in the mouth ;)
While everyone speculates why people are suffering from these mouth ulcers I am more interested in solutions. In general I would prefer the cause over the solution but in this case I’ve tried so many of the suggested things …

Our 3-year-old daughter had her first cavity that needed to be filled; something I’ve learned in the past that can be both a painful and scary experience to even an adult. So, when we took her to the Columbus Family Dental in Columbus, WI yesterday my wife and I …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

My mother actually brought these test strips over to me a while back maybe six months or so ago and I thought she was silly because I was pretty sure you had to go to a doctor to have a test done to see if you had a bladder …

I take a hot bath nightly to assist me in dealing with the muscle pain and spasms that are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome. This has resulted in me developing a serious bath product hobby. Those close to me know about my little addiction, so they try to help by …

I want to talk really quickly about why I love to work out. Well, I basically enjoy good health. It makes my body feel good and I just feel like a new person whenever I treat my body right. One of the things that I learned was that …

I always like and believe in a complete oral routine care. This to me means brushing my teeth regularly, properly flossing and lastly, using a good and pleasant mouthwash. I have tried enough brands of mouthwash in the past from the antiseptic tasting ones to the mildest ones. …

When I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, I bought my first blood glucose monitor and when test strips started to get too expensive, I started looking for a more affordable monitor and test strip duo. Reviews pointed me towards the ReliOn Ultima sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club (or …

Well, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I tried these shorts because the claims seem so ridiculous. I couldn’t help but get sucked into the advertising and good reviews, though. These shorts are meant to slim your rear and thighs, as well as tone your stomach …

I learn that we can get dandruff from too much exposure under the heat of the sun and also from pollution around us. Even stress can contribute to dandruff. Our scalp tends to get flaky and itchy. I suffer this same problem from time to time. It is very …

I am always interested in new and unique natural products. Since I have tried several all natural throat lozenges, I have found them much more interesting and effective than the mainstream ones. When I saw this Sage and Aloe lozenge, I was intrigued. I did not have …

I was used to wearing contact lenses and I had worn Color Blends before and they were really nice and gentle on the eyes; I was also expecting this one to be the same since Geo was Made in Korea and I had bought an apparent authentic pair
with the …

It was a horrifying experience, a few years ago, when my youngest son comes crashing through the front door to tell me that his brother is bleeding all over the place down at the park. He apparently was walking on the iced-over creek when his foot went through the …

As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …

Since acai berry has become a very popular fruit due to its many health benefits I thought I would give it a try. This small grape sized black fruit is rich in minerals, fiber and has a high concentration of anti oxidants. The over all health benefits of this …

One Touch Horizon blood sugar level testing meter by Johnson and Johnson.
Recently I came across a medical product that can be used by self to monitor his own sugar level in blood. The Ad went on to say that it would save much of your time as you need …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

Dove is one of my favorite companies. I use their hair products, soaps, body washes, deodorants, skin care, and I will try anything they come out with. I don’t normally buy aerosol hair sprays for myself. I prefer the non aerosol, I feel that they last longer and you …

I am a big fan of microwave heat packs. I have various kinds, for the back, shoulder wraps, hands and feet. I love them! I have fibromyalgia and they are a lifesaver for me.
When I lifted a heavy cat litter pail and aggravated an old elbow injury, …

When FERN-C was introduced in one of the free health seminars conducted in our community, I could not help but give negative reaction. “Why is it so expensive, it is just a Vitamin C in Sodium Ascorbate form, if I could buy a cheaper form of Vitamin C why …

I am familiar with Desert Essence products from using their essential tea tree oil and related products. I regularly use a cream on my feet at night to keep them moisturized, as I am diabetic and dry, cracked feet can be a serious problem as it can lead to …

For the past few days I had been suffering from a severe knee pain. Although my knee pain remained and an on and off affair, this time my knee pain was really felt quite painful. The fact that I was unable to walk even few steps without feeling …

When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …

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 …

Dermablend also have a wide varieties of beauty products. Their products are not very well known to the Filipinos who loves to try different beauty products t find what wil suit them well. I am not the kind of person actually, I am not very particular with the products …

When I bought some soap from Bubble Shack, I became interested in their other products. This is a company whose products are Hawaiian and all have a Hawaiian theme. They make a great array of healthy, natural products that are vegan and sulfate free, including soaps, lotions, soy candles, …

I took advantage of a sale at CVS this week and picked up a box of my favorite anti-aging eye treatment. I had first learned of the Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod System when I had to get camera ready for a family wedding. At that time I …

I had been witnessing a terrible pain in my right knee which in turn was making me feel just uncomfortable and unfit all through the day. Initially the pain which cropped up only when I tried climbing stairs or just bend to pick up something, gradually became …

Prior to trying this product, I had been taking Biotin to help aid in my hair growth. At the time, I had been taking the vitamin for about two months while only yielding okay results. To be honest, I could not really tell a significant difference in …

I actually bought the Lotrimin product for a reason that’s a little embarassing, but I’m willing to share it anyway. I like to work to work at times, since I only work less than 2 miles away from where I live, but I’m not exactly a thin individual and sometimes …

I am a victim of extremely sensitive teeth. The water tool they use at the hygienist is not supposed to irritate teeth but even that made my teeth feel like I was biting into a really cold piece of ice cream. It wasn’t cavities, just overly sensitive …

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with this skin problem on my the palm of my hand call eczema. And it was making my skin peel and and flesh was peeling off. It was very itchy and red and was shedding like a snake. Also it seem that …

When I had went to the doctor a while back I wasn’t eating properly because my I had some stomach troubles plaguing me. The doctor gave me some different medications and with it included was a supplemental vitamins named Zinvital.
Zinvital is a daily vitamin supplement which is …

I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

I am not really familiar with the effects of berries to our body because they are not a common fruit to me. I even seldom see it at the supermarket. When I was browsing at the internet there is this product that really caught my …

This is yet another fantastic product from Forever Living. My brother keeps it handy especially when he goes out of town for hiking, rock climbing and other extreme sports that he loves to do. When we went to Sagada and hiked to different caves, this was instant relief for …

For more than six months staying in the Philippines, I have come to know a lot of Food supplements from Tianshi because I personally take them as my food supplement and that is why I can attest of its affectivity plus the benefits I get from taking them. By …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

I just had to get this thing after I kept seeing commercials about it on all of my favorite teen drama shows, the The Hills on MTV, and Degrassi on Teen Nick. (I know, I’m sort of still a teen at heart.) The actors seemed really convincing about it, …

This was quite a cheap little roll-on from the Vaseline brand at only about £1.30 from my local supermarket. It does not say much on the bottle other than this is an anti-perspirant and a deodorant. Usually I do not expect a roll-on to provide me with …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

I have damaged hair that has seen lots of colorings and abuse from heat appliances. The top portion of my hair is in pretty good shape, but the back and ends are like straw. I am always looking for a conditioner or treatment that will strike a certain balance for …

I have been doing Pilates on and off for several years. The idea of Pilates is that it strengthens your core, which supports the rest of you body. Pilates helps you gain muscle, burn fat, and tone your entire body. I recently saw this DVD/Band set …