About ten years ago, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. And although the cancer eventually took her life, there was a silver lining in this sad episode in my life as I became far more conscious of how our body works and what kind of health products it needs …

I am quite the connoisseur of birth control. I’ve been taking birth control since the 7th grade when I experienced my first of several ruptured ovarian cysts. I have always had heavy periods, and have taken the birth control pill, the patch, the nuvaring, and I now have the …

I have had a problem with thinning hair for several years now. It is not getting any better, and I have tried just about every shampoo, treatment and idea for thinning hair that is out there. Resorting to a “cover” for the hair was a defeat and embarrassment for me—“ …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

I needed to lose a bit of weight and get some strength training at the same time. I began a walking regime in the summer that I modified for Fall and Winter. When I hit a plateau in both my weight loss and fitness, a friend of mine suggested …

I’m still 23 and I’m not so proud of what my body have become after giving birth last year, I’m still breastfeeding my baby up until now and I’m scared to take pills that could help me lose weight and take this cottage cheese away,It just look so terrible …

Before my wedding day I vowed to lose weight and I did! I lost almost 6 lbs, well probably not just because of diet and exercise, but I also used Biguerlai Slimming Tea once a week for 3 months.
I bought the box of 25 individually wrapped sachets for only …

As a newcomer to Yoga, I may not know all the names of the moves or comprehend the complexities of varying styles, but there is one thing I can safely say; and that is since I recently discovered Namaste Yoga on Fit TV I may never need …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …

I’ve just recently, within the past year or so, gotten on this health kick of trying a variety of supplements and homeopathic treatments to just increase my general energy levels and over-all health. I’m not a very active individual, and I currently suffer from a variety of back problems …

When I tore my tendon in my foot, I quickly realized my recovery was not going to be a quick one. I received this walking boot and was told to wear this twenty four seven. That mean, the only time I was allowed to take the walking boot off …

I have used the Alba spf 18 lip balm, and when I went to look for another because I ended up giving the first one to someone who liked it, I found this one instead. It has a higher spf—“ 25 instead of 18, and has most of the same …

I have long been a fan of using vaporizers and menthol and eucalyptus or camphor vapor treatments for colds and congestion. I have seen them in liquid forms to vaporize, creams and ointments, sticks to inhale from, and even patches to be placed on the chest. When I saw this …

I have decided to rely only on hand wash and soaps during Covid - 19 pandemic. I am not of the view of using sanitizer for prolong duration. For hand wash, I have tried 2 - 3 products and have zeroed in on Patanjali Anti-Bacterial Herbal hand wash.

I bought …

I am a huge fan of Happy Feet Custom Made Orthotics. Since I first visited them, I have fallen in love with what they have to offer. Here is the deal: There is nothing better than custom-made stress-reliever for tired, overworked feet. Although through the …

When I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, I was told that I might eventually benefit from low dose aspirin therapy. I was not ready to do that yet, but within the next few years, I developed a higher blood pressure and started worrying about my heart …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

I have to admit that I am an olfactory person (a nose person in layman terms) and to me, no matter how good something is, unless I have to use it like in order to stay alive important, I would rather take a product that is less quality but smells …

I decided to try Neutragena T/Gel Shampoo to see if it worked the way they say it does. It is supposed the strip the hair of all the bad stuff and leave only the good stuff behind. It is used temporarily for a specified amount of time. You then …

I decided to try the product, Cortiban Ultra from Boulder Labs, as a trial offer through a service I use which pays to test products and services. I figured it was just another diet pill and I probably wouldn’t benefit from it, as others have failed me in the …

This is a simple, wonderful coconut oil soap that has been around since 1839. When I saw a bar of it for sale in a store, even though I was not familiar with the brand, I thought if they have been around that long, they must be doing something right.
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I used the Colgate Herbal White Toothpaste for brushing my teeth and found it to be very good! Please let me share this positive experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that I like the way this toothpaste package is designed! I love the green background …

I take a nightly hot bath soak to treat fibrlomyalgia symptoms and to relax so I can sleep better.
This has been a ritual for me ever since I realized how much it helped the muscle pain and cramps I sometimes experience, especially at night. I use a variety of bath …

Katinko Ointment is an ointment costing Php 100 at 75 grams. I lie this product out of all similar products I bought before because I think it is pretty good and does what it is supposed to do. First of all, this product is an ointment which aims to …

My teeth have deteriorated in recent years I am ashamed to say. I blame my sugary coffee and nicotine addiction and I wish I had started to use a mouthwash regularly earlier in life. Retardex produce a variety of products to combat bad breath and specifically to …

After having enjoyed a long summer vacation without bothering much about the calorie intake, I discovered that I had nearly put on around 1.5 kg of extra weight. Though I am not very fat, I am neither too thin and so even an extra kilo of weight was leave …

I bought this machine to replace an older model that was purchased about ten years ago, and finally gave out. I have tinnitus, and find it difficult to sleep in a silent room. To help me sleep well, I always play some sort of sound—“ either a CD …

I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …

I have been using Fds feminine spray for many years, and I have always been extremely satisfied with the results. The spray is absolutely perfect for those long days (times where every female can be left feeling a little “unclean”). I always felt that if there was deodorant …

I have to say that having long straight hair is an advantage to me, I really don’t need to go to the salon every now and then to do some hot oil or maybe have my hair relaxed or maybe have a hair spa or any other treatments that …

Clue is a period-tracking app for both iPhone and Android. Based on the information women provide, this app predicts dates for ovulation, PMS and menstruation. In addition to just predicting these dates, women have the option to track different categories such as ’skin’, ‘hair’, ’sex’, ‘fluid’ and ‘pain’. This allows …

I have been trying to grow my hair longer for a while now. I have attempted to adopt a much healthier regimen when it comes to my hair, and I have also become a member of several hair related websites. A lot of the ladies on the …

I feel that it is of importance to pump my body with vitamins. I don’t always eat the healthiest foods and like to supplement my body with vitamins so that I can stay healthy. I have always felt that vitamin c was essential, especially because I get sick so …

When I recently ran out of my favorite honey flavored lip balm, I wanted something that satisfied my sweets craving as well as it did. When I was looking in the store, I came across the Aubrey Organics lip balms. I have used their products before and liked them, but …

I normally keep a bottle of unscented heavy lotion for “winter skin” when it hits. When my skin is very dry and itchy in the winter, I have found that sometimes scents aggravate the condition more, so although I also use scented lotions, I keep some good unscented moisturizers on …

I do not like to use maxi pads often, but find that they can be very useful sometimes. I purchased some Smart Sense Maxi Pads Super Absorbency, hoping they would be a good back up to my tampon. I hate the way tampons sit and they sometime allow leakage …

Part of my job entails that I handle a lot of money and come in contact with a lot of people, and so this means that my hands are constantly dirty no matter how many times that I might wash or sanitize them throughout the day. This tends to …

I love to use mineral salts and bath products for my nightly hot bath routine, which I perform not only to relax and sleep better, but also to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as cramps and muscular pain. The minerals help to balance the magnesium and potassium in the …

I have tried 2 full samples of the Dbl Choc flavor and Vanilla of the Gaspari “Myofusion” Protein supplement.
Mixability: 9
I mixed the full serve of the powder with approx. 1.5 metric cups of low fat (2%) milk in a regular shaker. My previous experiences with other have been both …

Since I love fragrances and bath and body products, I decided to make soap as a hobby for awhile. I ordered all of the ingredients from a company called Brambleberry, and this one is one of my favorites. This is a soap base which you can melt and add …

Considering the fact that I get sick entirely too often, I wanted to boost up my immune system. I know that vitamin c is a great way to do that. I had been getting sick every month, and was just sick and tired of it. It seemed that if …

Dandruff has always remained a constant problem with me right from my teenage years. Though I have tried using all kind of anti dandruff shampoos in the past- I only seem to get temporary relief using them. But this does not prevent me from trying out any kind of …

Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …

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 have always been a big fan and believer when it comes to tea tree oil. I use many products with the oil in them, and I buy the essential oil to use for various purposes, both health related and around the house. When I saw it was available in …

I bought this product because of an ongoing battle with fibromyalgia related foot and leg cramps that like to attack me in my sleep. I have tried a few homeopathic remedies in the past that were taken orally, and they didn’t help much. The same result was given …

I love to use a shampoo that leaves a nice tingly clean feeling. Tea tree oil is one of my favorite ingredients in natural products and one of my favorite smells in the world. I decided to try out Beauty Without Cruelty’s rosemary mint tea tree shampoo after being very …

This summer, my husband and I were awaiting one of the most beautiful moments of both of our lives. Our son was born on July 22nd, 2013. This has truly been an amazing experience, but there is definitely something I wasn’t anticipating…fat! All my life, I have been beautiful …

I am a person who loves using make- up —“even at the slightest opportunity I get to use it. But the fact remains that- the more I like using it the more painful it feels in trying to remove it. I simply considered removing make- up an uphill …