I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

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 …

I am over forty now, and concerned about how my skin looks, especially around my eyes, where I have noticed fine lines. I am usually pretty good about reading ingredients lists, knowing what is in the products I use, and how they are supposed to work. Occasionally, I fall prey …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

When I started coloring my hair at home, I noticed that it was gradually losing its shine. I have several different shine serums which do help, and certain shampoos make it look healthier than others, but someone told me to try this hair spray, because it leaves behind a nice …

There are some people who like mainstream high-end body wash products, and some who prefer all natural ones with nature inspired benefits. This product is one that I consider a nice compromise between the two. It has the benefit of a detergent to make an impressive lather (they use …

A few days back when I suddenly witnessed pain in my teeth specially when I tried drinking hot/ cold - I realized that my teeth had become sensitive once again. Though ‘teeth sensitivity’ was not a permanent problem , its mere occurrence would leave in deep pain. I …

While i was walking down the isle of my favorite supermarket i stopped and decided to try something new. I reached out and grabbed the thing that caught my attention the most. This was the Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects. I don’t usually tend to spend so much on …

Chap Ice Medicated Balm is a pretty good product overall. I ran out of my usual chap stick, so my mom gave me one of hers, since she had bought a package of two. My lips get extremely chapped during the winter, at least they have been lately, so …

I am sure that everybody knows about the health benefits of red wine.
For example red vine is very good for the heart because such ingredients of the red wine as flavoniods and tannins can help raise good cholesterol in the blood and can also help to reduce the level …

I am a workingwomen and I have to give a lot of presentations in my office for which I have to stand for a long time. But I have a problem, which occurs during winter seasons and due to which I may not be able to stand for …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

I decided that I wanted to fragrance a body wash with green tea to give as gifts and for my own personal use. I already had a couple of different fragrance oils that would do the trick, and as I mixed them into a clear soap base with some light …

I have an occasional problem with ingrown hairs, strange atypical blackheads, and other health issues requiring a very sharp set of tweezers. Most slant tip models I had at home were adequate, but I wanted a pair like one that I borrowed at someone’s house. Their tweezers did …

I have a ReliOn Confirm Blood Glucose Monitor because I was having issues with a previous, different model, monitor. As a sufferer of hypoglycemia, I need keep track of my lows on “bad days” to see if it is my blood glucose, or something else that may be …

This is one particular piece of exercise equipment which I find very useful, but not for the intended function as marketed by the manufacturer.
Going against my usual philosophy of not employing the use of electrical equipment that is supposed to substitute any real forms of exercise, I decided to …

Since I was a teenager I have been dealing with the problems of getting a yeast infection about once a year. I hate dealing with them, and the medications always leave more irritation. My mother told me that she used to use iodine and it works well to stop …

I love taking a hot bath in the evening so I was thrilled to receive two varieties of these bath bombs in a gift basket for my birthday. One was lavender, and this one was “Immune Boost.” I soon gathered from the package that immune boost was actually bergamot scented. …

My sister bought this foot massager for my parents about 3 years ago. It was a very popular OSIM product back then. She bought it during its promotional period at around RM 900 (which is around USD$ 260).
Unlike the other OSIM massager we have, this foot massager is not …

I like any hand sanitizer that has the word lotion in its name mostly because most hand sanitizers are highly alcoholic and dry out the skin and I’m spending ten minutes hunting down some lotion anyway! I work in retail and we are sometimes required to touch things that are, …

When my kids were younger, I’d tried the Vicks vapor plug-in but found it wasn’t quite strong enough unless you had an electrical outlet right next to your child’s bed, so we didn’t get a whole lot of use out of them, but PediaCare was always just as much …

To help treat muscle problems from fibromyalgia, I often ask my partner to give me a massage, and I reciprocate. We use a variety of lotions and oils, depending on our mood or medical needs at the time, and one Valentine’s Day, I got something a little bit “different.” …

If you have ever been to health class in high school then you are well aware that sexual diseases are a big problem in the world today and the only way to effectively protect yourself is to use condoms when you are involved in sexual relationships with any person …

While few people are immune to stress, I seem to be easily overwhelmed by it. Lately though, I have been trying many stress relievers such as yoga, and meditation on my weekends off.
Last weekend, I thought I would test out my new Qigong for Stress …

In line with our conscious effort to improve our health and wellness, we have since time immemorial turned to medicines to help us do so and one of which is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid.
Filipinos have long been using Vitamin C. They just come in different brands (and …

Recently I had a very extreme case of chapped lips. It started when I came down with a cold, and could not breathe well through my nose, so I was a mouth breather all night long for about a week. Despite my humidifier working overtime, this took its toll …

I used to be a loyal Herbal Essence hair products customer until I purchased this conditioner. To be perfectly honest, I have always heard amazing things from friends and family members about this product, but I had never tried it for whatever reason. During a recent shopping …

When I was buying a few things at a CVS store, I decided to try these Age Defying towelettes, which are really facial cleanser wipes with an odd choice of name. I like to have something on hand when I am doing “dirty work” like gardening or painting—“ any job …

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 …

When I first decided to try OB brand tampons, I had heard from several women who greatly preferred them over other brands. According to them, they were more absorbent, smaller, easier to insert, easier to remove, easier to carry—“ and more comfortable to wear with no leaking and no slippage.
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I recently started using pore clearing strips again for my nose. I used them in the 90’s when they first became popular, and recently bought some of the old Biore strips that I used to use back then. When I ran out, I went to order more, but …

When I buy feminine products I always make sure to purchase Stayfree Maxi Pads with Odor Neutralizer. Odor is just one of the monthly affects of my menstrual cycle that I don’t like to deal with. It’s bad enough that I have other things to deal with like …

I suffer from incontinence, as I have lost complete control of my bladder. Being that i’m a young person, and I live in a society full of stigma concerning the incontinent, i have to wear a diaper that will keep leaks from making noticeable wet spots on my clothing, …

It is a massage walking carpet from Tiens that I thought was just a simple foot massage thing but I was wrong. It is not a foot massage that will vibrate nor does a foot spa that you need to soak your feet in water as the machine vibrates. …

I drink Atkins Advantage Diet Shakes even though I am not on a diet. I have tried other brands such as Slim Fast and Zone, but I find I like the Atkins Advantage shakes the best.
One thing I really like about Atkins Advantage shakes is the taste. …

I regularly color my mother’s hair and my own, so that we do not have to pay salon prices. I have used a few brands, and usually stick with Loreal’s Feria. The last time I went shopping for hair color, I found that the new natural Instincts ten minute formula …

I have thinning hair, and I have tried several supplements that claim to support hair growth and scalp health. It makes perfect sense to me that the problem should be solved from the inside, since hormonal and nutritional factors can play a part in hair loss. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, …

I am a very accident prone person and tend to experience some pain or the other every now and then. For this reason, I have had the liberty of trying out various pain relief aids, and experimenting with the various pros and cons of different products. Recently when I …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

Petroleum jelly has so many uses. It includes prevention for diaper rashes of the baby. Aside from that, it can also be used to moisturized the dry skin of a certain person. This product also soothes that chapped skin and even the lips. It can be used as …

Exposed Acne Treatment is probably one of the more expensive treatments that I have tried. Personally I wouldn’t buy it again but not because it is a bad product. Exposed acne treatment is only sold as kits as far as I can tell. You can not just buy once …

North Cherry Cough Drops are not only expensive, but also ineffective. For a package of fifty of these admittedly tasty cough drops, I had to pay almost three dollars - and that was after a coupon! Even at three dollars, I felt I had wasted my money. These cough …

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 …

If there is one thing I’m very familiar with, it’s the effectiveness of anti-itch sprays. Because I can easily say I’ve tried them all! Every single one of the most popular, and probably a ton of you’ve never even heard of. I’m that unlucky individual who, when at an …

I used to use Vick’s Vapor Rub a lot as a child, and have on occasion as an adult as well. But, there have been times when I was in the pharmacy and they didn’t have it in, so I bought the drug store’s version instead. rite …

I tried this product because I had run out of my normal probiotic supplement, and it was not locally available. I found this in a health store, and I thought it looked interesting because it had not only probiotics, but various herbs and natural treatments to support the immune system …

I ordered this product from Avon to round out the order so I could participate in a special promotion. I had tried another brand of frizz serum before that claimed it would control frizz for several days, and it didn’t work, but I couldn’t find anything else I wanted, so …

I personally pride myself on making sure that my body has all the necessary vitamins, minerals and supplements that it needs to carry out my daily life. I am a regular in the gym, and therefore, can not risk illness or injury which would disrupt my personal plan. I …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

I am one of those people who cannot deal with having toilet paper that isn’t soft enough. I prefer something that is a bit thicker and fluffier. I decided to try Charmin Toilet Paper Extra Strong when I found it at Costco. They offer a 4 pack of Charmin …