I’m a little hooked on the idea of using oil products for my hair. My hair can be oily and dry at the same time, and it’s very thick. Sometimes I can’t even run a comb through it without running into problems and without my head hurting as a …

I have hair that is naturally curly, but also very damaged, so the lengthy back portion of my hair is mostly frizz unless I use some serious product on it or flat iron it. I like the look of it flat ironed, but sometimes I like to give it a …

Tiger Balm Neck & Shoulder Rub Boost is a product manufactured by Haw Par Healthcare Ltd in Singapore. It is a pain relief created especially for neck and shoulder aches, although it can also be used for other muscle aches. If your neck and shoulders are stiff and tired …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

I like Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) ointments and creams a lot! They are really great for treating minor skin infections, sun burns, acne, light injuries, acne and I could go on and on. Whenever I have a skin infection (don’t have them often though) I first try to heal …

This small bottle of oil was given to me by a friend who picked it up while shopping. I had never used the brand before, but since I use massage oils quite frequently to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I was happy to try a new one out. This oil is made …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

I used a lot of yoga mats before. I bought Da Vinci Yoga Mat from a store on the web since it is hard to find yoga mats which are good, at a local store. I purchased it online at a cost of $25 which was not bad because I …

I have started using Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for the last 2 months, and I love it. I used a different brand before and wasn’t really happy with it. I usually wear contacts for more than 12 hours a day. With my last contacts, the lens …

When the news started coming out about the potential cancer-causing ingredients in antiperspirant deodorants, I was hesitant to start buying new deodorants without aluminum. I understood the health risks, but I am a very active person. I do martial arts at least three times a week, plus other activities …

I often experienced an itchiness to my throat most especially when the weather is cold. I don’t want this to result sore throat that’s why I see to it that I have Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Dual antibacterial Lozenges. This is recommended by my Doctor because I often …

I have been trying to curb my food consumption as part of my New Year’s resolution list, and I don’t do well with prescription appetite suppressants, so I thought I would try hoodia. I’ve heard rave reviews from friends, but never felt brave enough to try it.
After …

For women, we always take special attention to our feminine care. It is really uncomfortable for us to move around easily when we have our monthly periods. We tend to get irritated all the time. It has to do with the reaction of our body with hormones. We always …

This is a good eye care business and they are good at getting their jobs done well and on time. I like most of the people there and have been going there for a long long time, about 17 years now. The old optometrist that used to run the …

I believe in taking care of my teeth as one of the essentials of my overall healthy condition as a person. Aside from using the right toothpaste and mouth rinse, I also use a dental floss brand that truly cleans my teeth and gum.
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I’ll have a blemish or two pop up from time to time, I’ll admit, but the occurrences of these problems are pretty small and pretty far and few between. With that said, however, I’m still going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn’t keep occurring …

I am a health-conscious person that I watch my weight all the time. But sometime in my life after giving birth, I gained weight and had difficulty of losing it.
Through an advertisement I learned about Herbalife Nutritional Shake Mix–a very effective …

One day while I was out shopping, I started getting the beginnings of a migraine headache. This would obviously ruin the rest of the day, so I went into a store to try and find something to take right away. What I had in mind was something like …

Slim Fast Shake Mix, Chocolate Royale is one of my favorite flavors of all the Slim Fast shakes. The flavor is rich and chocolaty and you really feel like you’re having dessert when you are having one of these shakes. The best part is that a shake …

I’ve been looking for ways to go more “green” and consume less paper products. A friend of mine who uses a menstrual cup was trying to convince me to use the ones she does—“ but I told her I had been down that road and it just wasn’t for me.
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Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …

I get extremely painful migraines with the aura with the throbbing pain in the head that hurts my whole face and causes me to become very nauseas. One of the items I use to make handling a migraine a bit more bearable is the Earth Therapeutics Dream Zone Sleep …

I said to myself that I will never use Secret product as my deodorant, however I look for a Dove deodorant in the market and it was out of stock. I learned about Secret Smooth Effects while I was looking for Dove. I do not have a choice during …

I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …

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 …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

An extremely innovative product from the prestigious Osim group, which has entered the health arena with a thumping pace. It is the Osim iSqueez Leg Massager.
I had never thought in my life about such an effective product that could make your feet so heathy and stress free. I hope …

I purchased the 30-day program pack via amazon for $44.99. I was skeptical, yes, but still excited nonetheless.
TeaMi lives up to its claims: it “boosts your energy” and really does “helps metabolize more quickly” throughout the day. In addition to that, it supresses cravings and stomach bloat. I enjoy …

As an active person who works out quite often, I sometimes get these urges to hit the weights at very awkward times of the day. I sometimes long for a pair of dumbbells when I am on my lunch break but find the idea of driving to the gym …

Ok. This is one of the most controversial diets out there, I know. I actually am a fan of it. And my cholesterol has never been better, my doctor is pleased, and I am not craving carbs like normal. I don’t have to go through the drive through at …

I originally bought these elbow wrap for my husband who is working on the computer all day long. His right elbow was grazed from too much scraping on the desk when he is typing. He used it only once as he said it was too cumbersome to have something …

I’ve been using transition lenses since I changed my eyeglass prescription since February 2009, and I am very happy that I did. Although it’s a little bit pricey, adding the transition feature to my regular eye checkup, I never regretted it because it has helped me a lot reduce …

Every since the whole outbreak of the swine flu spreading I have been very cautious and making sure that my children and myself are germ free and staying clean. I fear they will get some type of germ that is deadly or cause them or myself to get sick. …

I have had mixed experiences with Rusk products. Some I liked really well, others I felt were not worth the price. When a friend was telling me how she handled her thinning hair issue—“ something we share—“ she mentioned this product and said I should give it a try. …

If you need a humidifier for a childs room, why not get one that is both function and fun, like the Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier. For about the same amount of money for a regular humidifier, you can also get a built in bedroom planetarium that the …

This 40g (1.4oz) is one of the best muscle rubs I have used. I use this 40g gel when I feel aches coming after a long day at the computer or after a strenous workout in the gym or after doing a long jog round the neighbourhood. This gel …

And I do mean these have everything you’ll need. The price was perfect for such a great first aid kit so I picked up without a moments hesitation. I spent around $30 on it I think but it has everything in it and the case itself is almost worth …

For most of my life, I’ve always had some degree of insomnia. After reading and researching on the internet and hearing anecdotes from various friends, I decided to go to a heath food / vitamin store and buy some melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate …

Sometimes I do foolish things. I am an intelligent person who can read labels, but occasionally I just don’t think. When I was telling a friend of my mother’s about my weight loss efforts and products I had tried which didn’t really work, we got onto the subject of …

When it was time for me to pick out a new toothbrush I went to my local drugstore to see exactly what was available. I was accustom to using the toothbrushes that my dentists would give me after leaving their office and call me lazy, but I knew that …

I really really hate it when I can’t function the way I’m used to. I like to be active and keep moving, and the thought of staying home on a day off just irritates me to no end. Usually I’m quite content to go on a hike or walk …

I hate Vicks Vapor Rub because of the strong smell it has and the unnatural ingredients it contains. However, I suffer from congestion now and again due to asthma and one of the rubs I do like to use instead for congestion relief is the Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus …

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 received this bar of soap as a gift. Friends know that I love bath and body products, and this one was a superb find. From the Bliss spa in New York, this is a super-powered, super big bar of mint soap. I could smell the mint before I even …

I had an appointment for one of my children last week at Phoenix Children’s Cardiology. We live quite a ways from this medical practice. We had to travel on the freeway for almost the whole distance. We ended up being caught up in slow moving traffic due to an …

Skin is the largest organ in our body that’s why we need to take care of it from any damages. Due to tropical weather here in our country, the climate makes my skin dryer everyday and one of the part that worrying me my feet and most especially my …

Only smoker truly know how hard it is to quit smoking. Boldly, some can manage to give up the habit cold turkey. However, the vast majority of us need a little bit of help. For us, there are a variety of options out there, but I …

I like to follow up my toothbrushing with a dose of a good mouthwash. I have tried numerous brands but I have not been able to find a good one until just recently.
My mom purchased a big bottle of the Durafresh Oral Rinse. A huge bottle contains 480ml …

I am on day two of the Fullbar Diet. Though I’m not sure how long it takes to see results, it would be expecting a lot to think that the scale would have budged in such a short time. Whenever I take on a new diet program, …

After my pregnancy I was lucky enough to lose my weight and get back to using my old pre pregnancy clothes but I seemed to have a problem getting my nicely flat waistline. At first I didn’t mind at all my spongy stomach until my husband made a …