On August 2008, my weight was already 55 Kg, the heaviest as long as I live. And too bad, several days later my parents took me to an eleven days holiday trip to Singapore. As we all know that most of Singaporean are Chinese so they eat pork, and …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

I came under serious considerations to buy a treadmill, due to the fact I had gained many unwanted pounds. During one of my summers I started going out to the gym, but felt worse when coming back home. I would have many sore joints, and muscle pains.
When …

After having used some therapy putty and getting addicted to playing with it, I became interested in other hand strengtheners. As a musician, I benefit from anything that increases dexterity and finger strength. I also happen to have several medical conditions that can affect my hands, so I …

Right now my husband and I are trying to conceive. I started taking Nature’s Bounty Prenatal Vitamins about three months ago with the expectation of getting pregnant soon. They are safe to take before, during and after pregnancy. I was nervous about taking prenatals as I …

Having a glucose problem, I have to check my blood sugar often, and when I was first diagnosed, I went to the store and checked out my options. I’ve seen the One Touch Ultra all over the TV, so that one was the one I was more familiar …

When I started having problems with my back due to fibromyalgia plus an office chair which was far past it’s useful life span, I tried several options for back support to try and relieve some of the problem. I first used a mesh and wire support, which was no …

My neighborhood Avon paid me a visit not long ago and I couldn’t resist taking advantage of some of the sales and specials she was telling me about. One of them was a half price special on Skin so Soft Replenishing hand cream in the Soft and Sensual scent.
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I had this rough feet and calluses is really my main problem when it comes to wearing my favorite shoes and sandals. Well, aside from foot powder that will take care my foot from odor I want to get some remedy for my rough and calluses that is really …

This type of vitamin D really makes taking vitamins easy. I needed something that offers a high dosage of this vitamin but I didn’t want to be taking a lot of vitamin capsules because I was already and still am taking enough. I get tired of taking them …

After my first delivery i was committed and wanted to breastfeed my daughter,but within the first five days i started to develop nipple soreness and cracked nipples. It would hurt me so much that even though i wanted to feed my baby i would subconsciously resist myself since i …

I try to take fiber supplements on a regular basis for several health reasons. I am diabetic, and the fiber helps to control and sustain even blood sugar. I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the fiber helps manage both constipation and diarrhea symptoms. It’s also good for your cholesterol.
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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 …

I work the night shift and have a terrible time with aching muscles. It’s too exspensive to visit massage parlors and chiropractors. So what’s the next logical solution? Buy a body massager. I found one that does wonders for my back and legs, the HoMedics Mat Massager Full-Body Massage …

One of the most interesting and unusual things I ever received came from winning a drawing at an feminine health themed party for ladies. The “Sweet Spot Fabulousness Bag” contains a variety of specially formulated vaginal freshness products, and is obviously a celebration of the female anatomy. Two types …

I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

After my girlfriend started to talk in detail about how much she hated to have to shave her legs on a daily basis I told her that I thought that she should get her legs waxed and she said that it would be too painful but she needed to …

Although this is a children’s product, I take it as an adult. It’s not because of the cool cherry flavor, although I do like cherry flavor and would much rather taste that than swallow a capsule.
It’s not even because I don’t like swallowing capsules—“ which I don’t, I …

I used to have a very slim figure but when I got married and had endless dinner dates with my husband, my weight gain was out of control!! My husband won’t mind, but a nice and slim figure is really important to me. I enrolled to the …

About the same time I was getting my humidifier at my nearest Walgreens, I have a habit of stopping by their beauty aisle first to check out their new bath and body products. Now I have always been a fan of Cetaphil and have been using it faithfully for almost …

I have been using different kinds of soaps all my life, and only a few of them stand out. Actually, Cetaphil is among those soaps which I like to use. This is a well-known soap which is actually what I have been using for a long time. Why? First, …

The human body definitely needs adequate calcium supplementation since it keeps our bones and joints strong. Without it, especially for aging individuals, it can result in osteoporosis. In simplest terms, our teeth, bones, and joints can get brittle and can break easily without enough calcium supply.
My mother …

If you are a woman, I would strongly recommend you to try this brand of multivitamins. It is the first one I tried which I actually felt work, unlike some other cheap multivitamins I had bought previously. “One a Day Women’s” is designed specifically for the female body, and …

When it comes to pain management, I will leave no stone unturned. I recently came across the Arthritis: A Natural Approach DVD, and knew I was onto something. Lately it has occurred to me that pills are often the first line of defense from pain.
What …

When Bath and Body Works had their clearance sale last winter, I bought some bath foam in the Twilight Woods scent. It is a rich and sexy fragrance, and I knew after using it at home that I would be buying more on my next Bath and Body Works spree. …

Should someone ask me what my most hidden insecurity is, I guess my teeth could very well be a valid answer. Teeth whitening may be a costly privilege accessible only at a dentist’s chair. I hated my personal orthodontist’s forceful attempts at coaxing me to avail his …

Whenever it’s summer, I always get rashes and prickly heat. It is so itchy and causes so much discomfort. It can be very distracting and it affects my mood all the time. I live in a tropical country so whenever it’s summer, I really always get sweaty and I …

Calcium is very important for your bones but for teeth and nails too, and the body uses calcium for proper muscle contraction and it is very important fr the proper function of the nerves. I have a daughter who used to bite her finger nails all the time and …

I ‘ve been wearing contact lenses for a couple of years now and I’ve tried so many eye solutions to clean my contact lenses. But I never got satisfied with any of the solutions in the market till I started using the Solo Care Aqua Multi Purpose Solution by …

I started out trying to make money on the internet by taking surveys. During that time, I received several trial packages of medicines and health products through the mail to try for whatever ailed me.
I have problems with my knees and so I received a trial box of …

Since I have turned forty, I’ve been trying out new creams and age-defying products. So far none of them have defied anything in any impressive manner, but a few have been helpful for the condition of my skin.
Being a diabetic, I am very familiar with the value of alpha lipoic …

I suffer greatly from hair fall. Every time I wash my hair, I would get like 10-15 strands of hair everyday and I almost feel my hair is thinner now than ever! I started noticing this problem a few months after I had a hair treatment done; it was …

My wife and I are always looking for new ways to keep the spark going in the bedroom. So, when KY came out with their new Yours & Mine lubricants, we decided to give them a try.
For those who haven’t heard of this product, you have two tubes; one …

I love honey products. I am a regular user of Burt’s Bees and several other honey-themed product lines. My friends know this, so naturally I get honey themed gifts. One of them was this Greenscape organic honey moisturizer. It is much like a light body butter. It’s actually made …

I am a chain smoker since last five years. I know it is going to harm my body apart from being an unnecessary financial drain. After trying hard, I decided to try some medicine.
After seeing an advertisement on television, I order Zero Addiction Powder. It was supposed to …

While I try to use more powerful lotions on my problem areas (my hands, my feet, my knees and elbows), I have been trying out more mild lotions for the rest of my body. My skin gets awfully dry, and it seems like the harsher lotions do not help …

I had the opportunity to try out this very old and actually pretty unique ointment when I had an itchy insect bite and nobody could find the hydro-cortisone! My mom had some of this Blue Star in the cabinet, and didn’t even remember what she had purchased it for. I …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

These days it seems like every brand of toothbrush is coming out with their own electric toothbrush to compete with the bigger brands that sell theirs anywhere from $15 to even $100. I’m not sure who in their right mind would spend $100 on a toothbrush, unless it’s made …

I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …

I had hoped that my kids would never know the discomfort associated with Poison Oak or Poison Ivy. But, sadly, they weren’t saved from that kind of experience simply by my wishing it. I remember when I was a child and got Poison Ivy and it was one of …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise commonly referred to as, CFS, is a commonly misunderstood syndrome in our communities and societies. CFS is acutally not that uncommon and sufferers battle a variety of symptoms that are often flu-like and include achiness and lethargy. Some people who battle CFS often …

I always thought that eye masks and sleep masks were pretty dorky, to be quite frank with you, but my husband (after I advised him last Christmast that I wasn’t filling my own stocking, and he needed to do it) decided to get me a sleep mask and a …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

My teeth had become sensitive and this sensitivity was making me very uncomfortable. The problem of sensitivity always remained an on and off affair. The reason for this as my dentist had suggested was because I was rather hard on my teeth while brushing, which in turn had made …

I spend every chance I get to go outdoors and soak up the sun by relaxing by the lake while reading a book, or by barbequing dinner for my family on the patio, or when I take a daily afternoon swim in the pool to get some aerobic exercise. …

I have an autoimmune disease. One of the main features of an autoimmune disease is the problem with inflammation. In my case, inflammation in my blood vessals. The normal medication (cytoxan and prednisone) that I use for putting my disease in remission was barely keeping the disease from flaring. …

I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …

While most contact lens orders come with a free lens case with lids that screw on, I choose to purchase additional cases with snap lids. I have learned my lesson the hard way about the downsides of screw cap cases.
In all cases, while placing a lens in the …

While bargain hunting at TJ Maxx, the other day I picked up a fantastic Yoga Kit. While I usually try to get in a FIT TV Namaste Yoga class, I had never tried a Wai Lana Yoga Workout before. Also, I would often make do with items …