One morning, I woke to find a finger was behaving very oddly. When I bent it, there was a popping sensation, and slight pain. Alarmed, as I am a musician and my hands are crucial to my art, I went to the doctor right away. He diagnosed my …

When you’re hands need to be washed it isn’t always as easy to find some clean water to wash them with. Whether you are stuck on the bus, on the side of the street or doing some last minute grocery shopping, bacteria can find you and begin to plague …

My 8 year daughter was having problem with her memory from a very tender age, she use to study for hours but couldn’t memorize her lessons at all. She had such short memory power that she use to forget her lessons within a gap of an hour or so, …

After birth, I think this goes to all mother’s out there, one thing that adds frustration alongside with the ‘post-partum’ is the weight gained after that 9 months. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy back in 2010. I particularly has a bigger built than usual Filipinas …

I purchased this fade cream because I had such amazing results with the last Nadinola fade cream I purchased, that was in extra strength with 3% hydroquinone. During the Spring and Summer seasons, my skin switches up on me and gets super oily, and spending time in the sun …

I always have a stock of Johnson & Johnson Band Aid. I have been using this product for as long as I can remember. When I cut my skin or got some scrapes, I always clean those cuts and scrapes with antiseptics. After that, I cover it up with …

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief has claimed to give “rapid and lasting relief”. When I first saw a local TV commercial advertisement for this, I was a bit skeptical because I’ve learned that most of the time commercial advertisements are hyped; but given that I have been fighting a losing battling …

I am diabetic, and have been taking alpha lipoic acid for several years. It is a powerful antioxidant, and it is has been shown to prevent painful nerve damage from diabetes and also to potentially be able to reverse mild cases. It also provides some help with controlling blood sugar, …

Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …

Whenever I have my period, I would usually use a feminine pad instead of a tampon. I am really paranoid in using tampons because I am afraid of toxic shock syndrome or maybe I might forget that I have a tampon on. One day when I was walking around …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

Shortly after graduating college I began developing strange symptoms that I never had before. I kept going to my doctor, described my what was wrong and how I was feeling only to be told I was suffering from nothing more than severe stress and anxiety. I couldn’t …

When I was newly wed I and my husband went to Baguio City. This a wonderful place actually. I really enjoyed the cold weather and the abundance of greeneries and floras in this mountainous place. However there was one thing that almost spoiled our short vacation. During the first …

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’m not sure if I’ve taken the time to write about the company TASC (Total Administrative Services Corp.) before. If I have, I’m sure my review was slightly less than flattering.
But, now that our company’s medical flex plan has been managed by TASC for a few months now, I …

I take a nightly bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been using a lot of bath bombs over the winter months, and there was one Lush bath bomb that I had left that I almost forgot I had. Since it was a lavender based scent and …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

I like to use oral care products that are made for kids, because my mouth is sensitive to strong menthol flavored toothpastes and rinses. Since I use a lot of berry-flavored toothpastes, when I saw this berry-shield mouthwash, I thought it might be a good match for me.
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Standing on one’s feet for many hours on end can, eventually, lead to feet problems later in life. After years of standing for many hours on end, that damage can lead to the need for special insole padding or medication or even medical procedures. I want to avoid potential …

I like it, they are very are great. I find it so usefull because it has a clean fresh smell so it really helps to hide the odor of your period. It is also quite easy to insert because it has a plastic pearl shaped tip so it is …

As well all know it is good to take care of our teeth and gum. After all, if you don’t take care of then when you are younger you are going to run into many problems sooner, than later. One of the recommended methods by dentists, to take care …

Having been a nail-biter for years, usually during stressful times, I have tried lots of things to quit, including fake nails, band aids, and even the old rubber band around the wrist trick. I can go for months without biting, but a stressful situation will set me back. This …

I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …

I like to try natural products, and this one from Desert essence sounded like one I would like. I have used their tea tree products and was very pleased, but this one was not exactly what I expected. I was happy that it had no sulfates or parabens. Instead it …

PitRok Crystal Natural Spray Deodorant is a deodorant with a difference and personally I have found it very effective. This apparently works by suppressing bacterial growth which is the cause of body odour because it is not actually our sweat that makes us smell, but the bacteria on …

When I was suffering from a nerve problem in my hands due to long hours of typing, my doctor recommended this little massage ball. I was to use it several times a day, rolling it in my hands and over my forearms to help relax the muscles.
It …

When summer comes, I like to keep a cooling toner on hand, to quickly freshen up my face if needed. I have oily skin in the summer, so I can use a harsher product, but I have found that a tone performs better if it does not have alcohol in …

I decided to try this Desert Essence toothpaste because I have used their tea tree oil and was very pleased with it. I was not sure what to expect with it containing the oil—“ I had not tasted what tea tree was supposed to taste like before. The smell …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

I am really hoping that The FIRM Wave can break the run of bad luck I am having with at home fitness gadgets. Somehow I keep ending up with machines and gizmos that promise the world and end up being a constant source of annoyance. …

Usually when I get a cough I opt for Halls cough drops. Unfortunately the last time I needed some Halls, my nearby convenience store did not have any in stock. Forced to find a substitute, I scanned the shelves looking for something might give me some relief. Finally I …

Have you MET? Well that is the opening line of the well known celebrities who have been promoting and advertising this MET TATHIONE Whitening Capsules. They said that if you are want a supplement that can truly whiten your skin all over, MET TATHIONE is the trusted brand …

Okay, for those of you who haven’t heard about the powers of Vitamin C and how important it is to maintain proper immunity of the body, crawl out of the rock that you’re living under and pay attention. Vitamin C is perhaps the most important vitamin in a range of …

I and others in my family sometimes get sores on the inside of our mouths. These sores can make chewing and talking painful at times as well as difficult because we may need to try avoid irritating the sores with our teeth. They are sometimes slow to heal, especially …

In the winter I frequently get blocked sinuses resulting in flu like symptoms or even worse sinus congestion that leads to sinus infection. My local Pharmacist recommended I try Simply Saline, Sterile Saline Nasal Mist, to help me combat my congestion so I wouldn’t get sick. I was hesitant …

During the last week, when my brother gifted me this product called —“ Lus Vitamin C orange eye pads bounds, my joys knew no bounds. Since I am a total beauty maniac and also the fact that I had been totally impressed with Earth therapeutics orange pads in the …

I like Olay products in general, and since some of the other Olay body washes I have bought were highlky moisturizing, I assumed this one would be the same. Luscious Embrace has a strong floral smell. It is one of those scents that people will probably either love or hate …

A few days back when I happened to accidentally hit my leg to a table, I hurt myself so badly that for a few moments I just couldn’t move my leg anywhere. The pain was so severe that I almost felt dizzy and giddy that I nearly had to …

When my son was first born everything was seeming to go down health wise. He was breathing quite loudly and my daughter and I came down with the worst colds ever. I tried to stay away from my son as much as possible, but it is really hard to …

I am a huge bath and body product fanatic and I love to try whatever is new on the market.
I have grown to love the very unique scented products made by Molton Brown. My introduction to them was a gift of several of their products from a friend who …

I purchased the Marcy ME-708 Upright Exercise Bike from Walmart in December 2010. While I did my research and found as many cons as there were pros for this bike I felt that with the price and design of the bike it was worth giving it a shot. …

People will do anything to lose weight, and so far I have tried dozens of weight loss drugs, diets and other workout regimens that didn’t really work for me. I tried Xenadrine when I heard my friend’s sister lost weight because of it. But I guess it’s true that …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

Disoral Mouthwash, a product of Elder Health Care Ltd is a non steroidal ant-inflammatory mouthwash that is known to possess antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is to be used topically and it relieves pain caused due to sore throat, gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
This mouthwash was recommended to me …

My hands tend to become very dry and rough during the winter season. This condition not only made me feeling uncomfortable all through the day, but also made my hands look very dull and lifeless. What made the situation even worst is that my nails also chipped off …

I have a normal skin type but my ache had been disturbing me for quite sometime. After trying out all the possible home remedies, the pimples on my face especially on my forehead remained stubborn. I decided to visit the doctor for medical help, who suggested this gel …

I would definitely describe myself as a thrifty person. Most of the time I purchase products based more on their price and functionality rather than name recognition. I received this product as a gift from my boyfriend which is a good thing since I would have never …

Say what you will about this big name home decorator entrepreneur and his exquisite candles that fetch a fortune for those with both money and taste, but in my personal opinion, there is one other thing that he does well and that is his line of perfumes and lotions. When …

It is embarrassing to admit that I have dandruff but I just cannot hide it when those white flakes are visible on my jet black hair. Imagine my frustration that after enjoying my favorite shampoo and conditioner I still seem to end up with dandruff. As much as I …

So a while back, because I’m a typist and I need some relief for my wrists after a long day at the keyboard, I bought a hot and cold CVS brand wrist brace, that I felt was good for a couple different uses, but not the one I needed. …