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 used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …

I hate my hair. There’s no way around it. I’ve had to deal with thin and fine hair all my life and it’s been a nightmare. I’ve tried so many different kinds of products on my hair to help give it some body and life, and usually it’s to …

I did our laundry when my mother had a fever. It was more than seven dozen of dress, consists of shirts, uniforms, jeans and pants and some undergarments. Although we have a washing machine, I still have to rinse it manually to save electricity. When I woke up the …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

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 …

Off recent, I had noticed that I had developed mild cracks on the heels of my feet. The fact that I had been traveling in open shoes for nearly a month and had not really taken care of my feet during the vacation- had left me feet …

I never buy this brand unless I’m down on my very last dollar and I don’t have a choice. This is because I think it is the epitome of cheap, to the point where whenever I buy a pack, I usually wear two pads, and even then, there’s a …

Margo neem soap is made of neem leaves and it is very much natural. It has all the goodness of neem leave from neem tree. It is specially used for the faces, which need extra care and protection. Those who are having oily face and who …

You may have heard of Bob Greene through his personal training work with Oprah, or from his many contributions as a writer and editor for O the Oprah Magazine. Though I myself had heard of Greene through his many published programs and works, it was only recently …

You know how health awareness sites always inform us of the importance of including a fair amount of fiber in our daily diets? How, they say, we are better off eating whole wheat rather than white bread or rice? Well, I’m a staunch believer of the phenomenal fiber …

I recognize the value of proper nutrition and good health. In fact, I never get tired of finding means and alternatives to provide everyone in my family the right nutrition and supplements to sustain their good health development.
When my kids were …

What started out as a quest for a small travel pillow ended up being a new aroma therapy adventure. I liked the feel of the flax-filled pillow that I saw at a friend’s house, and asked where it came from. I wanted something small, about the same size, that I …

I love to use natural products, and Pure and Basic is known for making very good ones. They use botanical extracts and essential oils, and there is no animal testing involved, which is important to me as an animal lover. The products are biodegradable, recyclable packaging is used, and the …

Here’s some background info that I am going to summarize from the following website http://www.healthychocolatebusiness.org about the shake. Pretty much Xocai’s X-Protein Weight Loss Shake is supposed to be high in antioxidants, and filled with good fibers and ingredients that help people to shed pounds and to cut back …

About a year ago we started looking for a home gym system that would be equivalent to what they offer at the best gyms because my aunt was going out for a new job of an emergency medicinal technician and this required that she be in top physical shape. …

This review is for a beautifully made, natural light body lotion by Greenscape. I was introduced to the brand at a speciality store in Roswell GA, and have been trying out their products since. I liked the look of this one, not just for the ingredients, but for a scent …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

This is a product that is now hard to find, since many stores have discontinued carrying the line. Loving Care is probably the most gentle temporary hair color there ever was. I used this product in auburn, as an experiment to see if I would like a redder sheen to …

As a contact lens wearer of over 10 years, I have tried a lot of contact solutions. For the past year, however, I have turned to Opti Free Replenish Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution by Alcon. I have had no problems with this solution and my contacts have felt great …

I have a bad back, and always have back and neck pain. I was looking a a good massager for my neck that would relieve some of the tension that I hold there. I found the Conair Shiatsu Neck Massager for around $40 so I purchased it. …

I know with a name like Boogie Wipes that you’re probably thinking this is the type of product that is mostly designed to appease the little noses of children the world over, but after the first time I used this product, I was ready to be greedy and use …

I used to purchase this rinse because I wanted a mouth rinse that could help to fight plaque and make plaque easier to remove before it could start causing problems. This mouth rinse worked fine for me. I liked that it hardly, almost never really, caused even the slightest …

This shampoo had a particular draw for me, because I am lazy, and flat ironing my hair seems to take forever. Of course there is the heat damage associated with it also, but the real issue is—“ I am lazy! I heard someone claim this was a miracle shampoo …

I have never been a person who likes taking vitamins. It’s not that I don’t think they will improve my overall health (though I do have some doubts about them really doing anything), it’s just I always have a habit of forgetting to take them.
In addition, I have an …

One of the things I liked about MiraLAX Laxative Powder was that it helped me in a dire situation. My son was having serious problems with his bowel movements. One thing that noticed was that he wasn’t going more than once a week. maybe. For a 4 years old …

The Celeteque brand is now definitely my skin’s favorite. I have struggled to find the perfect facial wash before, since I break out easily for no reason why. I found the St. Ives apricot facial scrub too harsh on my skin because it left my skin feeling tight and …

As the famous line in a local commercial goes, ” it is difficult to get sick in times of financial crisis”. True, we always need to watch our health otherwise we might end up getting sick and it means leave of absence and consequently salary deduction. But what everyone must …

I love to take a hot bath at night before bed. It helps me feel calm and sleep better, soothing the muscle aches that come with fibromyalgia as well as everyday stress. I’ve used lots of different brands of bath fizzies and bombs. When I lived close to the …

I started taking multivitamin supplements over a year ago following the recommendation of my family doctor. Although I was perfectly satisfied with the one that I was currently taking, I decided to try this product since I like the fact that all of the ingredients that it contains …

Having thoroughly enjoyed the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix DVD fitness program, I jumped at a chance to try The Quick Fix Total Toning DVD when I found it on Amazon recently. I really like ten minute workouts, as they allow you to mix and match different …

Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …

I have tried several methods of birth control (various pills and shots), and Marvelon is the one I have settled on, for a variety of reasons. They are easy to take, as are most birth control pills, but the main advantage for me is that there seem to be …

I have been trying out some of the Lush bath products and have loved every one of them. My hair is a bit of a complex matter. It is a combination of dry and frizzy in the back and on the ends, while being normal/oily on top—“ and thinning. Finding …

I take a lot of vitamins daily, though some I only take a couple of times a week. One of the supplements I take is Potassium, namely Spring Valley Natural Potassium. I bought this one a few weeks ago on a whim and plan to use it …

I had become very impressed with a CVS brand of hand sanitizer that we used at an animal rescue where I volunteered. Since there was a CVS right across the street, we usually bought any needs that we had at their store, and their foaming hand sanitizer became a favorite. …

I take a lot of vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is so restrictive and I cannot get all of my vitamins from food anymore. I take a lot of solo vitamins, such as C and Vitamin D, but I also take a multi-vitamin. However, I only take …

Despite the fact that I have been trying for the past couple of months to curve the amount of money that I have been spending on cosmetic products, I still ended up purchasing this product. My skin is naturally very dry and the cool weather outside only exaggerates …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

The last time I had a really nasty cough, I lost a lot of sleep. I was up every few minutes coughing my head off. It was exhausting. I really didn’t want to have to go to the doctor, because I knew it was from a simple cold, and …

When it comes to soap I choose those whitening and with some vitamins that will enhance my skin, because the most important ingredients is it will moisturize and enhance the texture of my skin.
I found this Body Treats Lightening in Watsons here in the Philippines. It is made by …

I got my 250g Australian Eucalyptus Oil Cream last year when my husband had his business tour in Sidney. He bought me this cream together with the Lanolin Cream. That was my first encounter with this product because I haven’t seen yet this kind of product in any stores …

I am always looking for a good pillow because I am a light sleeper, and have shoulder/neck pain. In the past I have had the regular poly-fiber pillows, down-feather, and water pillows. I bought the water pillow from my wellness clinic where I would get my massages …

Since childhood I’ve been using the Colgate toothpaste although there are a few times that I’ve sometimes shift from another brand of toothpaste but there is really nothing like the Colgate brand which in all cases I’ve always come back to using Colgate. Just recently I’ve stick to …

I like to keep a good pair of tweezers around to pluck eyebrows and other stray hairs. I’ve always found the small implement to be difficult to hold for long periods of time, and when I saw these, I thought they might be the perfect solution. They have …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …

My primary reason for using this product was to get rid of constipation. I tried everything, but nothing worked like Biguerlai. The doctor told me to buy senna supplements, but couldn’t find it. Then I saw a TV ad for Biguerlai, so I googled about it and it turned out …

I have always experienced thronging headaches time and again and these headaches not only leave me feeling depressed but also feeling irritated and fatigued. Though sometimes only taking a pain killer seems the only solution to get rid of my headache, initially I always try healing it with the …

Since I had used some tomato products before and loved them, I thought this would be a good toner to try for my combination skin. It ended up not being quite what I needed—“ there were good points and bad ones. One thing that attracted me to the …