Everyone knows how important it is to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun but I became overly conscious about sun protection when I started seeing new moles on my arms that were not there before. I don’t know if the mole growth can be attributed …

There is no difference in Equate’s contact formula when compared to OptiFree, however I prefer Equate because it is not only cheaper, but comes in a broader variety of sizes. I love the fact that you don’t have to use a bunch of it when you want to clean …

Whenever I get a cold with a stuffy nose, I don’t just pop a pill into my mouth. I try to use Calyptol Inhalant first. This is a vial the contents of which I dissolve in hot or boiled water using my plastic vaporizer. It is quite …

Once about every five or six months I inhale some kind of a liquid in my lungs and end up getting an infection which turns into a bronchial infection and sometimes pneumonia if I go long enough without treating it. If I can catch it before it goes …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

Dove is one of my favorite companies. I use their hair products, soaps, body washes, deodorants, skin care, and I will try anything they come out with. I don’t normally buy aerosol hair sprays for myself. I prefer the non aerosol, I feel that they last longer and you …

Because of our active lifestyle, all of us in the family needs the right disinfectant alcohol every after activity. It’s my role as a mom to find the right brand that everyone can use especially the kids.
Among the many brands in …

I bought Yeast Gard Homeopathic Feminine Wash a long time ago because I used to suffer from yeast infection which actually irritated me. I did not know if it would help but I bought it anyway.
Yeast Gard Homeopathic Feminine Wash is made by Yeast Gard. It may …

I dont like this toothpaste at all. I nearly puked the first time I used it because the taste is just not pleasant. I think it’s anise flavored although it is not indicated in the box. Had I known that it tastes like anise I would not have dared …

I had high hopes for the Rapid White tooth whitener. It cost £30 and with its little hand held device which emits ultra violet light, it looked like a more professional option to the various toothpastes, gels and rinses I’ve tried in the past. So I paid the £30 …

I went to my doctors one day with all kinds of symptoms. We took all kinds of test and everything came back fine except my vitamin D levels. They were extremely low, the lowest she had ever seen. You would think I would have gotten an award, but no. …

I am sure by now just about everyone has heard that cranberries help if you have a urinary tract infection, right? I just wanted to stress the fact that this does really work great, not only to cure infections but also to help prevent anyone from even getting …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

I am one of Bath and Body Works’ best customers in this area. Whenever they have their semi annual clearance sales, I am there at the opening hour. Even when things are not on sale, I spend plenty of money buying gifts and personal items in the store. When they …

I would like to share my nice experience with Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol- 70% Solution with Moisturizer. I used to work in an office which is way too far from where I live. My travel time is usually 1 hour, at most. That is during peak hours. Because …

This is an interesting concept for a foot cream. I have diabetes and very mild nerve damage in my feet. (which is actually not due to the diabetes, but I treat it the same way) In the summer I am fine, but in the winter I get cold feet. …

I always believed that keeping your skin clean and dirt- free always went a long way to keep it looking young and healthy. For this reason, I never hesitated in investing in various cleansing cloths- because according to me these cleansing cloths were perhaps one of the best and …

I’ve tried a homemade sugar scrub before, and it worked out pretty well, but I never thought of purchasing an actual product out there! Sometimes they say homemade is better, but I decided to try out Garnier’s Sugar Scrub because it seemed to have more benefits for my skin! …

Depo Provera is a birth control shot that is given once every three months to prevent pregancy. The promoters claim that it is safe and reliable birth control. It may be reliable, but in my opinion it is definately not safe. I received the shot from …

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’ve owned this toothbrush for years and ever since after I started using it, I haven’t gotten any cavities, so it works really well. I don’t even brush my teeth three times a day, it’s more like once or twice because I always forget!
There are lots of things I …

Close Up is a brand of toothpaste that I truly love ever since I became aware of my hygiene. This is for the reason that some of Close Up commercial done here in the Philippines is quite romantic and the musical background is memorable. While the Close-Up commercial is …

I bought Absorbine Jr. Back Patches for a lower back ache after working. It was a muscular discomfort at the curve of my lower back. I placed the patch on my back and it actually stayed in place like it was supposed to. The heat and menthol started working …

I love to use Aura Cacia products. I knew the first time I ordered one of their bath foams that I was going to love everything they made. I have used their essential oils and various bath products and have always been impressed with the high quality and amazing attention …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

Made from pure fruit extracts, totally sweet BUT with absolutely NO SUGAR! So much has been said about the ill effects of sugar on our health and the alleged danger of cancer causing artificial sweeteners yet only honey from bees has been offered as an alternative sweetener. This …

People will do anything to lose weight, and so far I have tried dozens of weight loss drugs, diets and other workout regimens that didn’t really work for me. I tried Xenadrine when I heard my friend’s sister lost weight because of it. But I guess it’s true that …

I am already 24 years old. And tonsillitis has been my problem since I was young. Maybe because I always love freezing drinks. I can still recall that I always cry to my mom because I can’t eat the food that I wish to just like ice cream because …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

If you are looking to get into the best shape of your life, then there is no question that the P90X something you should look into. I have personally tried many different workout routines, and paid hundreds of dollars for gym membership fees, but this program From Beach Body …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

Sensodent-K is a non-fluoridated toothpaste that has done wonders in my mouth. I still remember the days when I was down with shooting toothaches and ran from one doctor to the other, but without any relief from any.
Finally the pain subsided but my gums started bleeding on the slightest …

I had a mouth ulcer last week just behind my tongue and it really gave me a hard time eating, drinking and speaking at the same time. I flipped through every page of my drug handbook to look for a better cure. That is when I …

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 …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

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 had such an unbearable toothache over the weekend. The pain was so bad and I did not know how to deal with the pain. I tried taking over-the-counter pain killers to try to at least dull the pain to make it more manageable. Nothing seemed …

I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

SL-C11 Legs Beautician is perhaps the most wonderful birthday gift I ever received from my husband. SL-C11 Legs Beautician is a leg massager designed to massage your feet, ankles and calves all at the same time. There are three kinds of automatic massage functions to choose from, namely leg …

I have been trying to lose weight, and have used several different supplements to try and calm my appetite and give me more energy for exercise. I found that most worked moderately well, but when I was under stress or anxious, I was more likely to eat things that …

I had been suffering from a nasty cold that gave me sinus headaches, body chills, and nasty congestion. The only thing that seemed to help relieve my cold symptoms was the Kiss My Face Shower Gel & Foaming Bath for Cold & Flu.
This organic foaming bath had natural …

I have this allergy to dust that I developed since I was in my twenties. It’s really tough dealing this condition especially if I’m in the office because it’s just bothersome and inconvenient.
Every time I have my allergy I always …

When I first moved to Tennessee, I needed to find a doctor’s office that practiced in family medicine. I care about my family very much, and I wasn’t willing to just take them to any doctor. I wanted to find a doctor that knew how to interact with …

I love to use essential oils to make aroma therapy blends for use around the house, and also for health related conditions. I have fibromyalgia, and often make oil and lotion blends using essential oils to help treat and relax my muscles. I had been using a basic pallette of …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …

I am a person prone to migraines and so my headaches (sometimes mild and sometimes severe) just seem to resurface every now and then- making life impossible for me. Recently during one of visit to my friends place, I happened to encounter a severe headache. Since I was very …