I’m the type of person who take vitamins on a regular basis. One of those was a multi vitamin. I have tried different brands of multi vitamins but when I got pregnant I switched to a prenatal multivitamin to support my needs. The ob gyne recommended that I …

Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

I was in need of getting some extra vitamin D into my diet so I started taking the Rainbow Light Vitamin D Sunny Gummies in the flavor of Sour Lemon. I decided to start taking this particular vitamin D supplement because it contain 1000 IU of vitamin D per …

I go through a lot of bandages on a weekly basis. Sure, it’s a little disconcerting that I hurt myself as often as I do, but shaving nicks just never elude me, not even for one day. I get a little tired of having bandages taped every which way …

When I was little, my mother bought my very first fragrance for me. I didn’t want the “little girl” stuff, I wanted a grownup scent. In her wisdom, my mother found a way to satisfy me without allowing me to smell like I was a little older than …

I needed to lose a bit of weight and get some strength training at the same time. I began a walking regime in the summer that I modified for Fall and Winter. When I hit a plateau in both my weight loss and fitness, a friend of mine suggested …

Friends, today I am going to give my opinion about Zandu Chyavanprash. It is a famous Ayurveda medicine. I have been using this product for a long time. I have had very good health benefits using this.
Speaking of the elements found in this product, it contains Gooseberry, Ashwagandha, …

For several years now, I have been religiously following the family custom of washing my feet two times a day- once immediately after getting up and the second time —“ before retiring to bed. Since I have been practicing this custom right from my childhood, it now seems something …

I consider Fern C a wonder vitamin and a great healer. My sister’s experience with Fern C encouraged me to take also Fern C for myself. My sister has a lingering cough for weeks. She tried several medicines prescribed by doctors but they did not make her any better, …

Due to financial reasons, I did not have the luxury of visiting a dental office in many years and when my family finally got a health plan I made sure to make the trip.
As expected, I had a number of cavities and my gum/teeth health was deteriorating from gingivitis. …

Like anyone, I sometimes experience nausea. It often happens when I have tried taking a new medicine or supplement, get too little sleep, eat something spicy, or of course get the dreaded stomach flu. A long time ago, someone told me about using ginger tea for nausea, and I found …

After having just lost my balance while walking in my high heeled shoes, I accidentally happened to trip and fall flat on the ground —“ leaving me with a terrible foot sprain. the pain which was mainly felt in and around the arc area of the foot seemed so …

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 …

EverythingYoga Ultra Thick Yoga Mat cost $25 online when I bought it a few years ago. It is one of the first mats I owned.
It is a normal yoga mat which did not look anything too different from the others I bought. But it was a little too …

I received a bottle of this Suave product as part of an in-store promotion. There were several fragrances available, and this one was different from anything I had at home—“ plus I had never tried it, so I gave it a shot.
It is a shame that Suave products are …

I have a problem with my weight. Was looking for ways to get the weights off for good. Tried every other ways and end up the same. One of the thing I tried was joining a gym. I joined Celebrity Fitness in Pondok Indah Mall …

I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …

I strived in the past few years to impose upon myself a strict fiber-enriched diet. Had it not been for my recurring constipation, then I could eat whatever I want. Aside from oats and cereals, psyllium is the only other alternative fiber I know, namely, under the …

I had reviewed another flavor of the 5-Hour Energy Dietary Supplement, and was surprised that I liked it as much as I did. I’ve used it several times since then, trying different flavors, and I have to say that this one is probably my least favorite flavor, as it …

I suffered from acne as a teenager and young adult, and while some products would help a little. I could never seem to get that bright glowing complexion that some of my peers had. Going out of the house without makeup was embarrassing. Even with makeup, my skin still …

I love taking a hot bath and letting the fragrance from my bath salt rise up into my nostrils, but I don’t always have time for a hot bath, so finding products that allow me the same spa-like luxury in my shower are a treat. I have used various …

I was slightly overweight about 5yrs ago. My ideal weight is 95-100lbs but I weighed 116lbs. I needed to change my diet since it consists of too much carbohydrates and fat. I am Filpino, we eat rice at least 3 times a day and a lot of greasy, fried food. …

Sometimes, it is really difficult to handle stress. It prevents me from functioning well emotionally, mentally and even physically. Physical stress is very common in day to day activities. As for me, I spend longer time looking at the computer and just sitting the whole day. From time to …

Sensitive teeth for me means drinking room temperature drinks, staying away from citric acid in many fruits and avoiding ice cream at all costs. Sensodyne Toothpaste is the one that everyone is familiar with for sensitive teeth, but Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste is a far superior product.
My …

I have very fair skin, and in the summer, I have very oily fair skin. I have to use strong sun block products, which are often heavy and greasy, and can cause me to break out. Never going outside is not an option for me, so I deal with …

When my mother had major surgery, she was unable to bathe normally for a long time. I took care of her at home during her recovery, and assisted with her cleaning and personal hygiene.
We used several different products, and this was one of my favorites. This is a …

For a luxurious treat, I ordered two of the bath fizzies from Fantasy Bath. I was looking on their website after a friend sent me the link, knowing how much I loved handmade bath products. I was thrilled with what I saw.
There are over forty amazing fizzies listed …

Well, as it’s been getting closer and closer to the new year, I’ve decided that I was going to go ahead and get a jump on the old New Year’s Resolution for once and see if I can stick to it BEFORE the New Year started, you know, just to …

I am a workingwomen and I have to give a lot of presentations in my office for which I have to stand for a long time. But I have a problem, which occurs during winter seasons and due to which I may not be able to stand for …

While all of us know about cow milk, but people suffering from dairy allergy still rely on Soy milk as an alternative. When i was Breastfeeding, my son was diagnosed with diary and soy allergy. Next option for milk was Rice milk . This has awful taste and not at …

Obesity is an epidemic here in the United States. I have found a product I totally believe in, and I want to review it for others.
HCG stands for Human Choriogonadotropin. It is the hormone that is produced by women in the early stages of pregnancy. The hormone, taken in …

This is a horrible progressive disease that can affect anyone but may be more linked to genetic causes. THe person will slowly but surely be not able to speak, and the cordination of the person’s movements will be poor, or can’t move at all. They may be bedridden or …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

Recently my sister came over to visit and needed some maxi pads. I bought some that she could use and there was half a bag left over for me. I don’t usually use maxi pads, but had these left over and didn’t want them to go to waste. The …

I decided to try this product because it was on sale and I got a really good deal, otherwise I typically would not buy something like this because we are on a really tight budget. I love this product on my daughter’s hair because she has such long and …

I have seasonal allergies, which can sometimes be severe, and the only oral medication that works to stop them in Benadryl. When I have had particularly severe flare ups, I have suffered with swelling of the nasal passages to the point that it affected my breathing. On several occasions, I …

To date, there is still no definitive answers regarding what may cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Recent research that was done by the Children’s Hospital in Boston is perhaps showing a link between seratonin levels being lower in babies that die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They …

If you are shopping for a home elliptical machine, you should consider the Orbitrek. First of all, it’s a bit smaller than the machines you see at local retailers so it takes up less space. This machine fits my smaller frame perfectly. It has an adjustable …

When I was suffering from a long term bladder problem due to scar tissue, I decided to take cranberry capsules instead of drinking the juice. I had been drinking the cranberry juice on a doctor’s advice, which turned out to be very poor advice. I did not have an infection, …

Smoking cigarette is definitely something that will complete my day. I have been smoking since I was in highschool, and now that I have reached the age of 26, I’m starting to think of some alternatives to lessen up, or better yet, quit smoking.
I tried using an electronic cigarette …

When I was having a period of irritation in my “intimate” areas due to some treatment for yeast infection that backfired a bit, I went through several months where any sort of friction or contact was slightly painful. Obviously, this was not good for my love life.
Although I …

This is one of my daily routines before I brush my teeth. I’d always wanted that bright white teeth without having to go to the dentist to bleach it. I came across this one on a tv commercial and decided to try it. I bought this for about $10 …

The Vicks Steam Guard Vaporizer has been a constant companion to our family last winter. Last year I had the worst case of bronchitis. Yes, I did take medication and even antibiotics, but there was nothing that felt so good as the hot moist steam of the …

I like to use natural lip balms. I have found that they work better than the cheap petroleum based ones which I used for many years. “Un-Petroleum” caught my eye when I was shopping, and it was almost as cheaply priced as the petroleum cheapies. The tube’s appearance reminded me …

I had a severe sinus infection and my antibiotics the doctor put me on didn’t help get rid of it, but this supplement I tried called Herbs ETC Loviral helped me tremendously. However, I had to take it for three weeks straight for the sinus infection to completely clear …

After inheriting a bottle of the Klorane leave in conditioner with Papyrus milk from a friend who didn’t like it, I found that I liked it a lot. The next time I happened to notice there was a matching shampoo, I decided to try a small bottle to use along …

When I am very stressed or when my immune system is weakened, cold sores never fail to appear. It is very difficult to get rid of them and we all know how painful and unattractive they can be. There are so many pills, creams and ointments available on the market …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better—“ which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …

I seem to always suffer from chapped, dry lips. None of my other lip balms in my collection seem to cut it for that extra amount of moisture, except for this.
Vaseline Lip Therapy is just that. It’s Vaseline that heals your lips. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, …

My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …