Recently I’ve realized where I’ve gained a little weight especially since starting my new job, which has put quite a bit of stress on me a part from everything else. I would have gone on an exercise plan, but even that seems to be a bit difficult sometimes since …

I have a friend who is determined to switch me from everything mainstream to something more natural. When I explained to her that I liked to use kid’s toothpaste because the mint flavors sometimes irritated my mouth, she was adamant that I try Tom’s of Maine strawberry toothpaste …

I had heard about Budokon from the news and magazines and thought that I would give it a try. Budokon combines martial arts and yoga into one intense workout. In this tape, for the first few minutes, you warm up, then spend about 20-25 minutes doing yoga, then spend …

I’m not really an athletic individual and much prefer a comfortable evening on my couch watching my favorite show than being out in a gym. But, occasionally I really enjoy an excellent walk. I work only two miles from where I live and when the weather is nice, I’ll …

Few months back I bought this glucometer from Walmart.I already have Relion blood pressure machine which is good enough so chose to go with this brand.Next day when I used this machine I realised that the machine is defective as it was giving absolutely absurd results.I …

I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …

I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …

I was fortunate enough to receive a free sample of this mouth rinse when a grocery store near my home was running a promotion that involved this product as well as several others. I was eager to try this mouth rinse because I had been searching for a mouth …

My friend shared this product Himalaya Herbals Anti Dandruff Oil to me when I confided to her that I recently had dandruff problems. She said she’s been using it for years and it really prevents and removes dandruffs. So convinced that I bought a 100 ml bottle of Himalaya …

Parkinson’s Disease that affects the person’s skills, particularly their movement (or as they call it ‘motor’ or voluntary actions) and coordination � and how they speak as well. The person’s mind is still there thus it’s one of those cruel diseases because the person knows how bad their condition …

I come from a family that sweats profusely. When I was a child, my dad came home from a hard day of building a house in the hot sun. I asked him if he was going to bathe before dinner, to which he replied no. My …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …

For those of you who are still smokers out there, if you ever have a desire to quit smoking, here is your chance with Nicorette White Ice mint chewy gum. The one thing that finally helped me to stop smoking. It gives you less of a craving to want …

My glowing skin always remained my greatest asset to help me look attractive and beautiful. I always received compliments from family and friends who always wanted to know the secret of my healthy looking skin. Though the compliments left me feeling really flattered —“ I always knew it was …

Garnier’s new Skin Renew Resurfacing 3-Way Cleanser is meant to work as a daily cleanser, an exfoliating scrub, or a 3 minute mask. Each of these uses can be accomplished by using the cleanser in a different way, so it seemed like a great way to get the …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

When I was a young adult, suffering from some pretty severe acne, I really didn’t have anyone to help me figure out how to make the problem better. I remember stealing bits of my older sister’s clean and clear products, but my mother never seemed too concerned with buying …

The pain in my leg which I felt on my thighs, calves and feet often left me feeling tired and fatigued, uncomfortable and irritated. Though massaging my whole leg with massaging oil —“would give me great comfort- I sometimes found it difficult to do it every time. So when …

For those of you that know Neutrogena, you’re probably a fan of this brand. I know I am. In my early teenage years, I used this product religiously to help control the over excessive amounts of oil my face produced and for the most part, it kept the acne at …

My partner and I both love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia so it has great health benefits for me, and my partner says it helps with tension headaches and back pain. As well as being healthy, it can also be very romantic, and we are always looking …

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 …

I have always liked the Colgate Total toothbrushes, so when I asked someone to pick up a Colgate toothbrush for me while they were out, I sort of assumed they knew the ones I meant. What I got instead was the MaxFresh Scented toothbrush. It was probably the first …

When I first began having problems with acid reflux, which was later to be diagnosed as full blown GERD, I tried a lot of home remedies and natural products to try and relieve the symptoms. Some of them were actually very helpful, some not so much. Lemon peel …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

I’m loving this soap. I had bought last month the orange colored soap on eBay for only 40PHP per 145g soap. It smells like orange fruit and Perla detergent soap. Kojic acid is said to whiten skin because it’s made from fermented sake. This soap lightens my face faster …

This is the best thermometer ever! We have two young children, 2 and 6 months, and seem to be using it very often. We bought it after we couldn’t get an accurate armpit or ear reading. Two wiggly kids and two stressed out parents needed a …

I am a meticulous mom, I guess that goes with my being a nurse. When my kids get sick, or anybody in the family, I want to be in charge all the time coz I trust the kind of care I provide to everybody. I have so much confidence …

I noticed some stains on the back side of my front teeth that were probably due to my copious tea consumption. While I was looking in the store for some products to help whiten and remove the stain, I noticed this little product hanging on a j-hook.
It …

In my excitement of playing tennis after a long gap, I totally forgot the fact that I had to be a little more careful of overdoing it. The result was therefore —“ aching arm and thighs. It made me crippled. I was finding it difficult even in getting up …

I have always wanted to learn Belly Dancing and was quite happy to learn that my Direct TV provider not only offered the Fit TV channel, but that a Belly Dance workout was part of their daily lineup. It only took one Shimmy workout and I was …

I love using a soft, fragrant powder when I come out of the shower, especially in the summertime, when it leaves me feeling drier, and prevents irritation from sweating. The last time I went to select a bath powder, I noticed Johnson and Johnson was on sale at the …

This shave gel was advertised as being good for the skin because it’s supposed to not leave the skin feeling dry and instead moisturize the skin as well as reduce the number of cuts that occur while shaving. I thought this product might be good for me because I …

Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips are quite popular. No doubt, you would have seen this product stacked on supermarket checkout counters, often beside the gum products.
There was a time when I used it everyday, but nowadays, I only use it every now and then. Beware though, if you …

My mouth is dying because I have aphthous sores/canker sores in my mouth. I could not even eat properly and my face is slightly swollen! I must have gotten it from chewing lots of gum last week and from biting off my own mouth cheeks that I am now …

I used to have heavy menstrual flow every month, I hate the cramp pain but I am very particular with a sanitary napkin to used. Since I was 15 years old I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins. But now I am stick to one brand and this …

The weather where I live has been very hot lately. A few weeks ago I attended a childhood friend’s birthday party that was held at a local park. Although I took the precaution of applying sunscreen prior to the event, I still ended up becoming moderately sunburn …

The acne on my face was soon becoming an on and off affair. Although they seemed to appear quickly- making them go away seemed to be an uphill task. These pimples seemed to be the only negative factor marring my beautiful face. Although I did get relief using Clindac- …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …

I am the type of person who sweats profusely. I have an average body figure but I just sweat a lot all over my body. Some parts of my body that sweat a lot are my underarms, my back, my hands, and my feet. For my body, I just …

I suffer from extreme allergies and have allergies to pollen, hay, animal dander, ragweed, mushrooms, molds and some trees. Every year during the peek of allergy season, I start using and drinking the Traditional Medicinals Caffeine Free Organic Nettle Leaf Herbal Tea. I use this herbal tea because it …

Lice are a major problem especially with children, most of the time a group of children group up together and have fun. They don’t care about hygiene and for that matter anything else in the world. My 11 year daughter is the naughtiest of all and so called the …

I was not happy with King Bio Homeopathic Acne Clear when I tried it a few years ago because the results did not yield the kind of results that I was looking for. I am prone to not just minor breakouts, but major ones as well, however from what …

Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …

I was dismayed when my doctor told me that it appears my blood pressure is getting high. He wanted to have me take it twice daily and record the results. I didn’t have a clue as to where to start to buy a blood pressure monitor to use at …

Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …

My allergies are always roaring up come spring with the heavy pollen levels in the air, but typically allergy medication does not relief them. However, I do take homeopathic allergy medication that does work well along with the Nature’s Herbs Elderberry Echinacea and Goldenseal Herbal Supplement. The reason I …

The problem of my acne had become an on and off affair in my life. They would appear in their accordance and would also disappear according to their will after treating them with medication. The main problem would arise when these pimples appeared on the wrong time - …

Always Maxi Overnight Pads are usually my first choice when it comes to buying sanitary napkins for my heavy flow. I always feel confident wearing them because they feel secure enough for me to be active without worrying that they’ll shift, and I don’t have to change them so regularly …

When I asked my aunt what cleanser she was using on her face, she showed me her bottle of Acure Organics Creme with olive and mint. I had asked because her skin looked smooth and pretty, and the tone was very even. I knew she had some issues with dry …