Last year of October our family and I went to Tagaytay Philippines for camping, hiking and picnic. That was the time that I got some mosquito bites on my legs and shoulders after visiting a plantation near Taal Lake. I was not worried at first because, I thought that …

Finally, a good sized cold pack for me to use on my back! I was very excited to find a twelve inch pack that I could use effectively to cover the area I need it to cover. I hurt my back almost two years ago, doing who knows what, …

The acuvue oasys just might be the best contacts i’ve ever worn. I bought these yesterday and i’m seeing so clearly. I hate glasses and will do anything not to wear them. I feel like my eyes can breath and the moisture in these contacts are incredible. The lens …

Having holidays has become a problem for me. My diet and lifestyle are completely changed due to travels and being in different environments meant that I had very little control over what I eat. I was completely relying on what restaurants and hotels had to offer. Often, the food …

The skin on the majority of my body tends to be very dry. During the summertime, I usually develop itchy rashes on the tops of my arms. It does not matter how well I take care of my skin or attempt to take precautions, I still end …

I water-fasted for 20 days and lost 24 pounds. Water fasting is where you drink water and don’t eat at all. I absolutely loved it because after three days it was actually really easy! I didn’t feel hungry at all! It’s just getting through the first 3 days that’s …

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 …

My mom suffers with arthritis and I have fibromyalgia Ours is a household that always needs pain relief. Although I have prescription medication, I feel more comfortable using over the counter Tylenol (acetaminophen) for its safety and lack of side effects compared to the prescription I have. I sometimes …

What a tasty nutritional bar! I sometimes have one for breakfast if I am in a hurry, but most of the time I will have one sometime during the day to give me the boost I need to get through the rest of the day. The chocolate flavor is …

When I was a little girl, my grandfather used Ivory soap. Of course growing up, I got into all of the fancier, more modern shower gels and feminine triple-milled soaps that became popular. I forgot about Ivory. I forgot it even existed. One day last month I was browsing …

I am a Software Engineer. My job requires a great deal of mental exertion and patience and so I was getting a lot stressed up in previous days. Work pressure and deadlines were making me lead sleepless nights and I was totally frustrated. My family members advised me to …

The Riverlow Swimming pool is one of the best things you could ever use if you are interested in using swimming as therapy. The reason being that the pool is designed to produce five times the amount of currant that a normal pool would and swimming has shown to …

Now that I have tried several of Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts, I have become somewhat familiar with his training methods and signature style.
Some of the workouts have had a specific target, as seen in Tae Bo Abs. Still others even added a spiritual element, …

I went through a period in my life, about five years ago, in which I was just getting tired of my weight problems. I had reached my low and was ready to do something about it, and I started on an exercise and diet regime. I was taking it …

Body sculpture is a manufacturer of fitness equipment from China. At first, I was very skeptical about buying a Home gym from Body Sculpture since it is China made and the quality might not be that good. I have canvassed different brands of home gym including Marcy, Body Solid …

I am a diabetic, and since carbohydrates are what run my blood sugar through the roof, I wanted to try this product and see if there was any difference when taking it. If it worked, it meant that I would be able to better control the effects of carbs and …

As we already know the crocin syrup is the best tonic for light fever or saviour cold and cough. But how many of u knew that there is another crocin syrup, which is only used for kids and babies according to the standard dosage. Yes it is …

Over the last few years, I guess since I turned 35 my energy levels have been totally diminished to nothing. Feeling blah is terrible and is definitely no fun. I have recently been looking for good vitamins that are inexpensive, that have good ingredients and that help with energy. …

I like to head outside on a regular basis and take pictures. I discovered photography about three months ago, and ever since then, I’ve been outside more times than I had the entire previous year! But that also poses a lot more problems because I have very sensitive skin. …

Let’s face it, it is very difficult in today’s busy world to keep up with brushing your teeth. I’m not talking about before bedtime, I mean when you have just finished lunch or that mid-noontime snack. This usually happens often and you can feel the effects on your teeth, …

I inherited a small bottle of Air Repair facial cleansing milk from a friend who travels a lot and got this as part of a kit. She only used it once and said it did not clean her oily skin thoroughly enough. Since it was winter, my skin was pretty …

So, about two months ago at work, I had a little mishap because I’m seriously accident prone and, while letting the shipment delivery guy in our back door, I stumbled and ran right into the key sticking out of the door lock. Nice job, I know. Needless to say, …

When ever a new diet appears on the horizon, I feel compelled to either buy it, try it, or debunk it. Generally it takes only a few seconds to spot the gimmick, several minutes to dodge the often erroneous nuggets of wisdom, and just a few more …

It’s amazing to me how many skin care and acne products one single company can produce. But what’s more amazing to me is how many of them I’ve actually tried. I think, for the past five to seven years, I try a new product almost on a bi-monthly time …

I have hair that is damaged and frizzy in the back, and I try to do my best to protect what is left of it, since I am quite determined not to cut it off even though my hairdresser says I should. My hair is thinning on top, and frazzled …

The common problem why we do not loose weight is that we lack the required daily doze of fiber. We often feel heavy and unclean because of accumulated days that we have not defecated. Fiber is needed to promote good health. It promotes regular bowel movement and guarantees other health …

I tried Aussie Ausome Volume Shampoo after my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of it. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try it since it was free for me. Even though I didn’t buy the Aussie Shampoo, it can be purchased at Walmart for $5.97 for a 33.8 oz. …

After using the vanilla honey Kiss my Face lip balm, I was sold on the brand. I wanted a mint flavored balm too, because I like the tingle it gives the lips and it helps you feel like your breath is fresher for some reason. I was every bit …

I decided to try the Alli weight loss pills because I liked what the reviews and manufacturer had to say. I liked that they said weight loss involved a change in lifestyle, and that this wasn’t a quick fix. I devoted two months of my life to the pills, …

I hate getting colds, and when I do get one, I tend to always look for products that say they can shorten the duration or severity. I have used zinc lozenges many times, and they do work for me—“ but the one problem I have is that they make my …

I try to increase my intake of fiber for a variety of reasons. It helps me to eat less, therefore promotes weight loss, and keeps me “regular.” I had taken the Benefiber product in the larger package that you mix with water before and was pretty impressed with it, …

I’m not sure there’s a woman alive who doesn’t have at least some small problem with the way she looks. Granted, she may look completely fine to the rest of us, but we all nitpick about our own appearance and there’s always something we’d change about ourselves. I have …

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My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

I am forty one, and beginning to panic over the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Now I can finally share in the obsession that I observed while working in a drug store for many years when I was younger.
I have had fairly good experience with some Ponds products recently, …

For me, the best thing about the Pigeon Digital Thermometer is that it does not break since its main body is made of ABS plastic and not the breakable type that normal thermometers have. I find this product the right thermometer for me since I have a history of …

Finding an all-natural toothpaste, particularly an all-natural toothpaste you’re going to like, is not necessarily an easy task, especially after a lifetime of using commercial toothpastes. Given my previous experiences with Green Beaver products, I was happy to give their all-natural toothpaste a try and I decided to start …

I have always loved Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. Usually I am very happy with them, with few exceptions. I decided to try this product out when I was frustrated with the frizzy, dry ends of my hair. I love avocado oil, and rosemary. …

Way back in the day, I used to think Sucrets was possibly the worst tasting cough drop that could be found on the market, but at some point over the years I’ve kind of turned my opinions in the opposite direction and I swear by Sucrets of all kinds …

I was a bit hesitant to purchase this sunscreen because of it’s super small size of 1.4 oz, for such a large price of $30.00, I didn’t feel like I was getting a good value at all, I felt like I was being jipped! But I’ve been so tired …

I decided to purchase this organic lotion for making custom lotions for gifts this year. I had been ordering some lotion base from a soap supply company, and it was ok, but I had someone in mind for this lotion and I knew that they would love the formula because …

This little fountain was given to me as part of a “relaxation therapy kit” which included some aromatherapy, CDs to play, candles, herbal remedies and essential oils. I love all of it… but this fountain is the best. It is a small fountain, the right size to sit on …

Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a large variety of sports and outdoors equipment as many people are well aware. While searching through their store one afternoon for a bicycle seat for my sister, I came across an exercise kit that was geared just for women. Interested, I took a …

I’m actually not as clumsy as others might consider me to be, but I get the same bumps and bruises on a semi-regular basis regardless. As such, I have a whole collection of bandages in my medicine cabinet to signify the potential for disaster. Plus, I just see something …

Since I have gotten a little older I have had more facial hair than in my youth. Most of it I can easily tweeze off, but I was having trouble tweezing my upper lip and eyebrows, because of the stinging pain. I am no sissy, but the sensation would make …

When I went to the clinic to have my son’s weight check I was completely downtrodden when I learned that my son’s weight is low compared to other toddlers whose age is the same as his. When my child was still a baby I know that his weight …

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 …

I take fiber every day to help with controlling the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and to support general health and manage my blood sugar better by preventing spikes.
I have used a variety of different types of fiber supplements, and gummies were always one of my favorites. When I saw …

Getting sick is just one of the many things that we avoid. This is the reason why we always make sure that everything is clean. I always keep Casino Ethyl Alcohol at home and in my bag. It feels good to always have something that helps in keeping things …

I love to make my own soaps, lotions, bath soaks and oils. I look for good quality ingredients that add health benefits to the items I make. I often use them myself and give them as gifts at the holidays. One extract I like to add to some of my …