I was raised in a household that never skips breakfast. Much more, we eat heavy on the first meal of the day. Most of the time, my grandmother will fill the table with fried rice, fried eggs, sausages, bananas and a freshly brewed coffee. When I got married I …

It was impossible not to notice the packaging on “Earth Mama Angel Baby” products when I was browsing in a natural foods store. It shows a nude (but discreet) female with large angel wings, obviously in a deep meditative pose. Very interesting and cute.
I had …

I have GERD and have been on proton pump inhibitors for several years. Occasionally, I have breakthrough symptoms where the medicine is just not enough. There are several over the counter and natural remedies I have found that really help when this happens. One of them is aloe …

I have purchased a lot of bath products from the Body Shop in the past, but I have to admit that this is one of my favorites. I do not consider myself to be very picky when it comes to shower gels. The main things that I …

It happens quite frequent that contact lenses replace my prescription glasses. Not on account of my sight problems - my prescription is actually very low and almost insignificant —“ but I love colored cosmetic lenses to change radically the color of my eyes. Additionally, sometimes I fancy to wear …

Lately I have been waking up every morning not feeling too well, and it dawned on me that I had not taken any Vitamin C in several weeks.
I normally would take Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg in the orange juice flavor a couple of times a day …

After using Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree shampoo, I fell in love with the fragrance. I have found many various interpretations of tea tree fragrance, but this is one of my very favorites. As Paul Mitchell is a premium brand, I expected to pay a little more for this soap. …

One day when I was out with a friend, we started talking about the use of essential oils to relieve stress and tension, and she pulled out a small bottle from her purse. She had found this “amazing product” to relieve stress, and it worked by just putting a few …

One of the great problems of getting older is that your teeth tend to be one of the first casualties. In our society, sweet things are an ever-present danger to those who seek to ensure that their children have perfect teeth. The trouble is that those of …

I first learned of the Perricone Promise 28 day plan about a year ago. In case you are unfamiliar with the program it is a plan designed to help you look younger and live longer in only three steps.
I tried and loved this plan, …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …

Shaving has always been a dreadful process for me, because I usually get bad after effects like getting cuts, dryness, itchiness, and just a whole bunch of irritations, that I just started to stray away from it altogether. But about 2 weeks ago I had to go out to …

HoMedics MatMassager Full-Body Massage Mat MM-100H is a black pad that is about 6 feet long, 24 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. The five vibrating motors inside target Shoulders, Back, Waist, Thighs, and Calves areas. Each one can be turned on and off separately. There is also a …

I really didn’t have any intention to buy a new pillow but last January 2011 at the SM Department Store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, there was a big sale. What caught my attention was a big sign for …

Finding solutions for underarm problems may be difficult for women and men alike. I dont personally use deodorants because i am afraid it may only darken my skin. I have seen so many people, friends and just acquaintance using all sorts of commercialized deodorants for their underarms but it …

The idea of pouring water into my nose was never one I thought I would even consider. With continuous nasal problems and reading lots of good things about neti pots I decided that I would at least give it a try. So, I purchased an Ancient Secrets …

I have been using Act Alcohol Free Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Mint for a couple days now. I think the mouthwash is very fresh and very clean. I do like that the mouthwash does burn or sting when I rinse my mouth out with it. I do like that …

When I saw the big yellow iconic happy face on the front of the box, I had to pick up the Brain Pharma Happy Pills to see what they were. I have occasional bouts of stress like anyone. Being a caretaker for an elderly parent and also dealing with several …

Now before you think that I am someone who watches infomercials all night long and have nothing better to do than whip out a credit card and talk to some stranger with a southern accent at two in the morning to order whatever product is parading across the boob tube, …

Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …

Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …

I am a big fan of natural products, and I have liked most of Alba Botanical’s shower gels. They have wonderful scents, and are very gentle. The last one I tried was the Sparkling mint. Mint is a scent I love all year round, and especially in the summer because …

I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …

I have had a problem with hemorrhoids since I was young. Pretty much everyone in my family has them, and there doesn’t seem to be any particular way to prevent this from happening. I had a flare up of a thrombosed hemorrhoid which was very swollen and painful that ended …

A good basic hand soap is a necessity in my house. But a super-smelling luxury hand soap is quite a treat! We recently got an 8 fl oz bottle of Apple Wreath anti-bacterial deep cleansing hand soap from Bath and Body Works. It was much more …

My twin grandchildren became very sickly before the year ends. All through the holiday season they got sick one after the other. They got feverish and could not eat well. One got acute tonsillitis while the other one had cough and colds. I blamed myself for this because I …

This TDS meter measures the amount of dissolved solids in your water. It is the least expensive of all I’ve seen and does what I want. In the 12 years I’ve owned mine, the batteries (two 357A buttons) only recently have become weak enough I have trouble reading …

It is really important that we maintain proper hygiene. We should take a shower or take a bath so that we can get rid of those germs. But we must not forget to brush our teeth at least three times a day. By this, we can also get rid …

I have fibromyalgia and have probably used just about every pain relief cream, balm or gel ever made. I found out about this one from a sports enthusiast who said it worked better than anything else they had ever used. I was encouraged, and hoped it would help with my …

Having healthy teeth has always been an important part of my everyday life. I make sure to brush, floss and swish with mouth wash at least twice a day to keep my teeth healthy, strong and cavity free. And I’m sure I am not the only person who wants …

I love all of Burt’s Bees products that I have ever tried from the lip gloss to the shampoo . This product is the same . It is good quality , affordable , and works wonders! I highly recommend this to anyone who has dry , cracked feet.
You just …

My dentist told me that I had to give my gum some rest during the night so I was advised to remove my denture. Well removing the denture during the night has been a good advice because I noticed that really helped me get rid of the tiny mouth …

I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …

A couple years ago I decided to get my life on track and start living a healthier lifestyle. I was over-weight and worked really hard to lose it, and I did manage to lose almost 60 pounds in a six month period, and I felt good, but not great, …

There are many different types that you can recieve from the doctor. The best thing to do is to go to your doctor and talk to them about what you require. One contraceptive pill is called dianette - this is ok, but i did find that it slightly …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

I have always wanted to learn Belly Dancing and was quite happy to learn that my Direct TV provider not only offered the Fit TV channel, but that a Belly Dance workout was part of their daily lineup. It only took one Shimmy workout and I was …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in the summer. Finding the right products for each season is sometimes a challenge. I don’t want a oily skin cleanser that is going to strip my face of all moisture, because then I get rebound …

This two in one toothpaste and mouthwash is great for my kids. I was a little skeptical at first as any one would be. Getting my kids to use mouthwash that burns is painful not just for them but me too. So, I tried it out myself, it tasted …

I find this moisturizer on the heavy side. I bought this after looking through the other Lush products. I have combination skin and I’m easily prone to breakouts. Especially in moisturizer, if I chose the wrong one, a wrath of nightmare would be brought upon me the next morning. …

Dr. Wong’s Sulfur Soap is considered a medicinal soap. It is good in treating acne and skin problems since it has sulfur content. This sulfur content dries up skin easily. Anyway, I used this soap when I was in my teenage days. I remember at that time, my face …

A diabetic friend of mine took a day trip with me to a neighboring city. Before we decided to go, we had talked about meal times, and agreed to try and wait until we got there because we wanted to try out a special restaurant. The problem was that we …

I came across the 5×5 method because I want to increase my strength after getting beaten at by a bunch of college ball players in a pick-up game. I realized that I was so sick I couldn’t defend those guys in the post.
To sum the 5×5 method up, …

Around 6 months ago, I bought Velform Arm Wrap for $36 online. While I was not expecting anything, they turned out to be very good and tough. They did what they are supposed to do, and more.
I like how easy it was to wear them. All you need …

Its rare that I actually get a cold sore, but when I do, they are miserable—“ painful, ugly, and take forever to go away, unless I use Abreva. The first time I bought it, I was extremely skeptical. The price seemed outrageous—“ nearly twenty dollars for a tube that …

I have been using this formula milk for my newborn son. Initially he was completely fed for a day or two after he was born with this formula milk. Later he was started on breast feeding and limited this formula milk as an addition. This formula milk really helped …

Acne.org’s treatment gel is an absolute life saver. I am twenty one years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. Usually by the early twenties, people grow out of their acne stage. Unfortunately not me. After being put on antibiotics for almost five years, i still …

I recently introduced myself to the Kiss My Face line of products after a friend gave me one of their products and I loved it. This is a company that puts a high emphasis on quality and also takes care that their products contain natural and non-harmful ingredients and …

If your teeth are constantly very sensitive to cold and hot or you find that the enamel on your teeth is very soft that you are constantly getting cavities or if orange juice is so delicious yet you can’t put it to your lips because it bothers your teeth, …