I’ve had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. I think everyone in my family has had them at one time or another. On some occasions, they are quite painful. Other times they just itch like mad. For external ones that are painful, I waste no time—“ …

Likas papaya soap is a wonderful local product available in the Philippines. It is not surprising why this whitening soap has gained such a popularity over the years. I’ve used it and I love the wonderful whitening effects that it leaves the skin. It is very …

Pond’s has always been a trust brand for a while, I remember seeing my mother use pond’s cold cream every night prior to sleeping when I was a child. Now, its my turn to use it.
I have a stable skin and not prone to break outs, but my skin gets …

Its hard to protect our selves from mosquito bites, since Dengue fever is very in demand case of disease nowadays there should be some outlet to prevent ourselves and family from these kind of illness.
Mosquito are likely everywhere but they are dangerous at night because some mosquito bites carrying …

I have thinning hair, and a constant weapon in my arsenal against it is some type of volumizing mousse product. I apply it at the roots of my hair to boost the volume while I am drying it, and then to help hold the style and smooth the frizz at …

Lipozene claims to be 100% natural. The company also claims that there are no known side effects if taking this supplement as directed.
According to the company, Lipozene contains Glucomannan, which is a 100% natural fiber from the Konjac Root. Lipozene works by creating a dietary fiber sponge …

Recently my sister, who is a doctor, had advised me to take Ranbaxy Revital capsule for continuously three months. I had consulted her because I used to feel quite tired in the evening. Even I was feeling sleepy for the entire day during office. I felt that it was …

I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …

I was a bit confused when I saw the label on this conditioner. I thought perhaps it was an alternative to shampoo, because a product like that can be very useful for dryer hair types. As it turns out, this is in fact a conditioner, to be used on clean …

Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

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 …

One thing I’m particular about are hygiene, specifically dental hygiene, which is why I use the Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush with firm bristles. Call me crazy, but I’ve always been picky about the toothbrush I use, and with reason. I’m always searching for a decent toothbrush and I think …

It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …

When I was a college student, I began using Lactacyd Feminine Wipes. I was always out of town for duties. I had difficulty finding a decent comfort room in some areas that I went to. The worst thing was the water was not at all clean. I am quite …

I regularly drink coffee and iced tea and enjoy these drinks, and I’ve long noticed that my teeth are quite stained but not really that severe, only little yellowing on my teeth can be seen but still I want a perfect set of teeth that would be really white …

Alive! Is a very catchy name for a brand of food supplement but probably you’re asking yourself what does it do, really; Alive!? I did when I started taken it 3 months ago. I bought it from a friend who recommended it because it has amazing …

Equate: Morning Dew Hand Soap is a liquid hand soap that I especially like to use in the morning because it really has a good strong and fresh morning dew aroma that brings my senses to full alertness - something that is not very easy to do in the …

I have never received a Saint Patrick’s Day gift in my life, and was not even aware that people gave gifts on that day, but when my partner’s coworker came over for St. Paddy’s Day dinner, he brought me this wonderful little bag of Irish bath salts.
He had heard of …

The Doppel herz aktiv Omega 3 is a salmon oil based capsule nutrient.Each capsule has 800mg of salmon oil ,of which 240mg are Omega3 Fat Acids, and 12mg Vitamin E (36% DRR) .The omega 3 ingredients are renowned for decreasing and controlling the -cholesterol- in our blood ,but they …

I have tried practically every sunless tanner ever made. These days there are so many from which to choose. I have tried creams, lotions, sprays, gels, and more. I have my favorites, but I am still always looking out for that perfect product.
When I first saw …

Ever since one of our neighbor’s kids died of dengue fever, my parents have been loyal patrons of OFF insect repellent lotion. This lotion is really a must have for every household here in the Philippines where dengue fever, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, has claimed many …

More often than not, we always had sweaty armpits that always annoys us. This is one of the disadvantages living in the tropics. At most when you are rushing to get a cab, pushing elbows against each other just to get a ride in the LRT ( Light Way …

With so many electric toothbrushes out there on the market I am still wondering why I purchased an £80 Philips Sonicare whilst I must state that is an awesome toothbrush a part of me is thinking “surely, there must be something out there which is cheaper but …

When I had a bad hacking cough due to a chest infection, my neighbor offered some of this to me. Her son has chronic respiratory issues, and also has sensitivities to many drugs so she relies on a lot of natural products to take care of him. This syrup contains …

I’ve become a connoisseur of kid’s toothpaste. My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors that mainstream regular brands usually have, so I use children’s formulas, or some natural products which tend to have milder flavors. I have purchased Oral B’s Stages toothpaste many times before, but …

I love to use a nice body oil after I shower to re-moisturize my skin. I usually apply it wet, then towel dry, which leaves my skin very soft and nourished without leaving an oily or heavy feel.
This Zents body oil spray was a gift, and I love it. The …

This is a product I have mixed feelings about. I have very resistant gray hair. My hairstylist has told me this many times. To save money, a few years ago I stopped paying over a hundred dollars every time I needed my hair colored and started using store-bought hair …

In the last few years, I have tried very hard to take the best possible care of my teeth and gums. I am diabetic and at risk for heart disease, and studies are now showing that gum disease can contribute to that risk. As part of my dental health …

I bought Max Fitness Exercise Ball for a price of $5 last October 2009. I should say I was really glad to buy it because it is a great fitness ball that got me happy and without worries.
Max Fitness Exercise Ball was made by Max Fitness, so I …

If you are living in the tropics one of the worst problems you will have is dandruff. I really has this worst scalp. I tend to develop dandruff spontaneously and with a different use of shampoo, it will surely cause it to worsen. The only compatible Shampoo I have …

I would like to start by stating that this product is not something I would have bought for myself in a million years and then some. I have a friend who is an insomniac and apparently watches every infomercial ever made—“ and believes them all. She is the one …

One of the healing ointments I keep in my first aid kit is Boiron Calendula Ointment. The reason why is because it made from natural healing ingredients that help treat cuts, dry skin, burns and insect bites well. I even find it useful to use on cracked heels that …

I have used various creams on my feet at night to keep them soft. I also usually end up treating my hands with the same cream, so as not to waste it.
There are plenty of drug store brands that work well, and even some plain natural products like petroleum jelly …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

I love Jason’s Tea Tree Nail Saver. I originally bought it because I thought that I had a possible fungus problem on my big toe, because the nail stopped growing. It ended up being that my nail was a bit ingrown, but either way I find Jason …

My lips tend to get chapped very often. I use chapstick at least 5 times a day. If your someone who has dry, chapped lips daily, I reccomend using any Blistex product. My personal favorite is the Blistex Medicated Berry Balm.
This product seemed to work the fastest for me. …

I have tried a lot of Burt’s Bees products in the past. The main reason why I love purchasing products from the company is the fact that most of the ingredients in their products are natural. I was browsing through the health and beauty section of one …

Garlic has been used, for generations, to treat anything from the common cold to acne and even as a mosquito repellant and has long been said to be a true wonder drug in the homeopathic world. I don’t get a lot of garlic in my diet on a daily …

I was told I would have to monitor my blood glucose levels daily about two and a half years ago now, so I went out and bought a One Touch Ultra meter, not knowing that I could have got one free on the NHS.
Once I registered the meter …

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 …

One summer when I was stuck outside for much longer than I had anticipated, I was eaten alive by mosquitoes. I had about twenty to thirty bites all over my arms and legs, and even a couple on my face. I was at someone else’s home at the time, …

I have never been a huge fan of spending a lot of money on hair care products, but I do have to say that I love John Frieda products and am officially addicted to them. Since I started using coupons and finding deals I came across a couple of …

I bought this little inhaler on a whim. I thought it might have some effect of keeping me awake when I had to take allergy medication, instead of trying to counteract the effects with caffeine or other substances that might have side effects or interfere with the action of the …

I was in the supermarket the other day and I was looking for a good toothpaste when I suddenly saw a new teeth whitening product. I have been wanting to try teeth whitening for some time now and I have not been able to. Since I am very curious …

My mom has used this product for years, and when we went away on a trip and I forgot my deodorant, I used hers for almost two weeks. I’ve long been a fan of Secret, but I normally use the invisible solids that they offer. They last longer, …

This product was intriguing to me because of the harsh effects I always get from hand soap when washing dishes. I have always worn rubber gloves because of this but lets face it, sometimes it just isn’t convienent to wear gloves everytime you wash dishes. Hand Renewal promises to …

Mouthwash can do wonders for a person that has dry sticky mouth. I know that I recently got into mouth wash because I have the horrible habit of smoking. In order to cut down the smoke breath in my mouth I wanted a strong but subtle mouthwash that I …

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 I was pregnant with my first and last child I remembered the doctor prescribed that I take Iberet Folic 500 (Iron + Multivitamins). My blood pressure was only 90/70 so the doctor would want assure that my pregnancy will not result into iron deficiency because it is …

I am a clean and disinfecting freak, more so in the winter months when everyone always seems to have a cold or the flu. I go through a ton of Clorox disinfecting wipes through these months because I am always wiping down the door knobs and highly touched …