Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

I used this product for over a month to wash my hands at the church where I did some volunteer work. The upstairs only had one restroom, so both men and women used it. The cleaning lady brought this in because it was organic and non-fragranced, and a couple …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

I own a few epilators and I used them for shaving or trimming the various areas of my body like the underarms. I happened to own Emjoi AP-9L Epi Slim Cosmetic Hair Remover which I bought for $85 online, and thought it was just as great as the …

I have had this nasty cold for about a week now that causes horrible sneezing, dry throat, runny nose, body aches and chills. One of the new supplements I have been taking to help boost my immune system naturally and get rid of this cold faster is Airborne Blast …

Here is a well-rounded, quality product that just about everyone can use and like. Dove is one of my all time favorite companies. I have always loved their products and their mission.
There is not much to not like about this body wash. The packaging is attractive …

I recently decided to try a lemonade cleanse for the second time. The first time I tried it using making it myself by following a recipe I found on the internet. The second time I bought a powdered version from a health food store for thirty six dollars. The …

I always felt that keeping my skin clean and dirt- free proved to be a great way to keep it looking young and healthy. To achieve this purpose, I never hesitated getting myself a variety of cleansing cloths. According to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the …

I first discovered Paul Mitchell products at the salon where I get my hair cut. That is the brand that my stylist used to wash and finish my hair with. I loved the smell and I loved the fact that it seemed to work so well. I decided that …

As a mother of four children I know about birth control! What works and what doesn’t. I have been on the DepoPrevara birth control shot since the birth of my last child almost 2 years ago. I love it!
DepoPrevara is a birth control shot that lasts 3 months and …

I picked these up at Wal Mart because I always like to have some moist wipes with me at all times. They come in handy at times and I always like to be prepared. These are compared to the Cottonelle brand ones and work just as well for a …

I have been a user of sleep masks for some time. I work at night and sleep in the daylight hours, so a sleep mask to block out light is essential for me to rest well.
I have several masks, but they are starting to wear out. My “Lights …

Sometimes I want to snack on candies and sweets but I’m worry about the negative consequences - put on weight, cavity and how damaging it is to my health in general. I wish there’s some kind of sweet that I can happily munch on without worrying. If …

I have had a lot of trouble finding a tampon that I actually think is comfortable, and that does a good job. Platex pearls are fantastic tampons that really do a great job and are exceptionally comfortable. It can often be pretty difficult to decide between different tampons in …

I’ve tried a few Desert Essence products over the years, even some baby care products, and found that they were highly reliable and, most importantly, they flat-out smell fantastic! Every product I’ve purchased from this company has had all these natural essential oils in it that just cover my …

I still remember trying my first Tae Bo workout years ago. I was huffing and puffing, but doing my best, and then I found out we were still only in the warm-up. Whoa Billy, you could have knocked me over with a feather.
The neighbors …

Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …

Most of us do have a hectic schedule and it is diffult for us to cope with this. But it is important that we should stay healthy and so we should take care of our body. Taking care of our body involves not just having and exercise and eating …

With the advent of winter- it almost seemed that my cough and cold were ever ready to make me feel uncomfortable and stressed. Experiencing a blocked and stuffy nose coupled with continuous sneezing at short intervals —“ was enough to make my nose and cheeks go red and …

My husband and I live in a relatively small apartment, so there simply is not enough room for large exercise equipment. We still aspire to do more exercise, though, even with some degree of physical imitations. I read a magazine article that advised readers to try buying “mini” …

Now holidays just ended and I think one good thing to treat yourself before coming back to the daily routine of work and the hardship of everyday housework is to pamper yourself a little and give it a more refreshing and revitalizing energy. One best way is going to …

Have you seen the TV commercial of Optein Eye Supplement? It is the beautiful actress Iza Calzado in that TV commercial and I was sort of quite convinced by her. Well I admit I was one of those attracted to this commercial even the first time …

No doubt many of you will have tried to give up smoking after New Year. Some will have succeeded and others will not have. In the cases where success occurs, it can be because of family support and the willpower being applied to the task of overcoming the …

I love taking a hot bath and letting the fragrance from my bath salt rise up into my nostrils, but I don’t always have time for a hot bath, so finding products that allow me the same spa-like luxury in my shower are a treat. I have used various …

After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

All you have to do is spray on closed eyes and keep them closed for half a minute. You get instant relief from dry eyes. So if you are a bit tired or your eyes feel sore this spray is very good to use. Being diabetic seems to affect …

Since I have gotten past the big forty mark, I have started having some irregularities with my menstrual cycle and severe cramps. A friend of mine who is into holistic medicine suggested I try this product. It is supposed to help regulate hormones and ease the symptoms.
It …

This is a great cream for healing scars and any condition which causes crusting of the skin. I used it after I had a minor surgery. I had stitches that got very inflamed and irritated from another medication that was used on them. I discontinued that because of my reaction, …

A week ago we purchased Oral B pulsar toothbrush with vibrating micro pulse bristles. This tooth brush is light and requires no battery replacement. Not at heavy like the dual battery vibrating toothbrush out in the market. Easy to use and looks like any ordinary toothbrush. Just …

I grew up in the beautiful state of Arkansas, and have fond memories of fresh water that tasted as if it came straight from a spring, without having to resort to bottled water. When I moved to Michigan nine years ago, the first thing I had to force myself …

I used to have this last year but I already stopped taking so because for me, i feel like I’m cheating my own metabolism. Although it has good effects especially when I am in work, but the entire thing didn’t seem good for …

When a friend stated taking probiotics made by Dr. Ohhira, an award-winning microbiologist, she also bought some of the soap the company made, which also contains probiotics. She was disappointed in the soap, and was going to throw it away, until I asked if I could have it. I …

As a smoker of 20 years I will probably not quit anytime soon, however I am all for cutting back and I had heard a lot of good things about the new E-cigarettes. Although I am not familiar with all of …

One of the vitamin supplements I have been taking daily to help fight fatigue and stress naturally is the Perfect Energy Multivitamin. This vitamin supplement comes in a bottle with 72 large brownish colored tablets in it that are smooth without a bad odor or flavor to them. In …

I am always on the hunt for a hair removal product that will deliver long lasting results. Usually I shave my legs every day, but that gets tiresome, and the regrowth is apparent by the next day. When I first heard of the Epi Hair Remover, I …

Not only does the body skin dry up during the cold season but so do the lips. Like everyone else, I get the problem of dry, chapped lips which often crack and bleed when left untreated or unmoisturized. Although wearing cosmetic lipsticks
can ameliorate the condition, there is no substitute …

I used feminine wash for everyday use especially when I am having my period. The purpose for using it is to stay fresh and clean. It is for girl’s or woman’s hygiene as well. The product that I always use is PH CARE 5. They do have different scent …

I had been witnessing a terrible cut in between the toes of my foot , which rather made it difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I did try covering the cut with a band- aid, I still felt uncomfortable while moving around the house and …

I think Johnsons Baby Oil is a wonderful skin softening product that is intended for babies but has the same gorgeous effects on a grown woman. It has that fabulous smell as well that I cannot really describe other than to say that it smells of babies, but …

A clean and healthy looking skin has always remained my top priority. In spite of my hectic schedules and a time strained life- I always made it a point to take care of my skin at home on a regular basis. For this I just loved experimenting with some …

This toner from L’oreal is one that I regularly use and have been using it for quite a few years. It is oil free, and alcohol free. It is amazingly gentle, has a soft, powdery floral type of fragrance, non-irritating, and leaves your skin feeling fresh, clean and …

Sometimes, it is really difficult to handle stress. It prevents me from functioning well emotionally, mentally and even physically. Physical stress is very common in day to day activities. As for me, I spend longer time looking at the computer and just sitting the whole day. From time to …

When it comes to working out I am not a fan of passing out in front of others nor do I like the outrageous fees gyms charge for memberships—”no matter how many perks they offer. I have never watched the Biggest Loser television show in its entirety, but I …

I’ve tried a few eye creams on the market, trying to freshen up my tired, aging eyes, which now have fine wrinkles and sometimes puffiness in the morning. If your eyes are the windows to your soul, my soul must be exhausted!
I saw this product on the …

I’ve tried a lot herbal remedy and they had a good effect. But the most herbal medicine that really gave me a relief is Pei Pa Koa chinese herbal remedy. The first time I’ve used it when I had a cough just last month, I am not particular in …

Natural Fitness Professional Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball was one of the many fitness balls I bought in the past, which was worth around $25 online. I cannot find this fitness ball anywhere so I bought it online instead, and fortunately it was mailed here with an air pump …

Foot massagers and foot soaks have always caught my fancy and I would leave no opportunity to get one for myself- if any of them from the market if they truly interested me. I strongly believed that these foot products were a great aid to help revive tired and …

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 …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

When I had a really bad case of bronchitis, I took a round of strong antibiotics to knock it out, but the lingering effects stayed for over a month, leaving me with a frustrating dry cough that sometimes hurt and a sore throat from all the dry coughing. I tried …