This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

When I injured my lower back while working on remodeling the house a couple of years ago, I had a very hard time getting back to normal. Since I have fibromyalgia on top of the injury, it was even more painful and my muscles just did not want to cooperate. …

Cold and cough is a very minor disease caused mainly due to change of weather but it can be very annoying and take the toll on the body if not taken good care of. Recently I went to Shimla on a vacation with my husband and everything was quite …

The reason I noticed Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy was its recommendation for routine baby skin care. The skin on my hands dries out every winter very bad. I suffered severe, agonizing pains caused by cracks and sometimes open bleeding splits, no matter how hard I tried to prevent …

The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

I like to keep anti-bacterial hand soaps in the home, in the kitchen and the bathrooms. I just feel they work a little harder than regular soap and water to get the nasty germs off that would gather on the hands when in either of those rooms. …

I tried to lose some weight almost a year ago and since I know that sudden weight loss can cause fatty liver due to increased fats in the blood stream, I decided to take Godex carnitine orotate + vitamin B complex capsule, a medication which increases metabolism of fat …

This is an interesting product from GNC that I found when I was browsing the store one day. I like unusual flavors in oral care products and that is how it initially caught my eye.
These “ampules” contain a hydrogen peroxide based tooth polisher and whitener, and are for …

I take a nightly hot bath for muscle therapy and symptoms of fibromyalgia. This routine has made me a connoisseur of bath salts and other bath additives. I had tried one of the German company Dresdner’s products before and liked it, so I ordered a few of their bath packets …

One of the herbal supplements I have been using to help strengthen my immune system is the Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement. I like this supplement because it is made from 900 mgs of pure Echinacea and golden seal roots without any other unnatural ingredients …

I am fond of using pantyliners to keep myself fresh all day specially before and after my period. I use carefree before because it’s the only brand that is really popular when it comes to pantyliners. I love the breathable line, cause it’s really almost paper thin, so you …

I found these hand weights for very cheap at Marshalls and decided to pick them up because I loved the design of them and was in need of some heavier hand weights. These are not like the traditional dumbells, the design of them is much different. I’m not sure …

The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …

When I wanted to replace my old scale and get a new digital one, I referred to Consumer Reports for the best out there because I wanted one that would last for years since they could be more expensive than the non-digital scales I was used to using. …

I sometimes have problems with dry mouth. It usually hits me in the winter, when I’ve been using the heating more and the indoor air gets extremely dry. I often wake up at night unable to swallow. During the day it affects me to a lesser degree, and usually manifests …

I live in a dorm, and we don’t have air conditioning so the soap we use is very important to us. If we aren’t particular we can really start to have an aroma. So when I saw Dial’s new 3D body wash I thought I would give it a …

I got a one month supply of this a while ago. It’s one of my many over the counter products that I tried to cure my acne. My acne don’t just come by itself, it brings along a friend called blemishes that makes my face look like it has …

I’ve used HCG several times following the protocol that Dr. Simeon’s put together. I’ve tried 4 different brands and by far Creative Bioscience HCG 1234 has worked the best. If you don’t know about the HCG drops and protocol, lemme explain it quickly so there’s a better point of …

I’ve always been using Listerine mouthwash as part of my oral hygiene. For me, brushing seems incomplete without a mouthwash, especially with the brand that I really trust–Listerine. I tried a few kinds of this mouthwash, but I have to admit this time, I really did not pay attention …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a young son. When he comes over to stay the night, his mom always sends him with an overnight bag, his medicines and directions if any are needed. At my suggestion, because he did not like to swallow pills, she found a …

I am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

Since I have used other Breath RX products and found them to be helpful, I though these would be a good choice to keep in my purse for when I need a breath fix.
I paid nearly ten dollars for sixty pieces of this gum and have regretted it …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

I only own a couple of Philosophy products, but I’m happy to say that I’m more than satisfied with their products! So when I saw this product mentioned on an online forum, I quickly went to check out the specifications of it, to see what it was all about. …

My feet are an awful mess and there’s no ifs ands or buts about it. I wear sandals or flip flops pretty much year round, even when there’s snow on the ground. I might sometimes put on a pair of really appropriate shoes for the weather, but whenever I …

As I don’t eat meat it’s important for me to make sure that I’m getting a balanced diet, and one vitamin group that I’m in danger of missing out on is B-vitamins. I know that I should take a multivitamin tablet each day, and every so often I …

I never go to sleep without putting some Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on my lips. I made it such a habit that I can’t go to sleep without it. I love this stuff. It’s better than any lip gloss or lip balm I’ve ever used. It …

I bought a bar of this soap after being impressed with the way it was made and the company making it. A lot of products are called organic and green, but these folks mean it. Everything they use for packaging is recyclable, and you can even plant the boxes …

When bath and Body Works has their semi annual clearance sales, I am one of the first ones in the door. They have one after Christmas, and I stocked up this past year on lots of lotions and shower gels. So many, in fact, that I forgot about a few! …

I bought Gaiam Chai 5mm Premium Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
It has the measurements of 24 x 68 inches , which is quite normal for yoga mats. It is not actually anything too big but not too small, and that is just fine …

I have always had a fascination for skin care products particularly those which were natural and free from all kind of chemicals and other artificial ingredients. Since these products have less chances of causing any kind of side effects to my skin, I always felt that these products …

The Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly is very useful to our family. It really does wonders to dry skin. And because of its mildness, it can be used by both mommies and babies. Ever since my son turned two, I thought he will not get diaper rashes …

Every since I was a small child, I have suffered from seasonal allergies. Although I am not quite sure exactly what the culprit is, I do know that the irritation that I feel sometimes gets to the point that it is unbearable. I have tried numerous over …

I share a love of aromatherapy with a good friend of mine, and when I found this amazing miniature oil gift set for her birthday present, I had to order one for myself too.
It’s made by Aromatherapy Associates, and although I was not familiar with the brand until …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

Every summer, without fail, I get these very painful cracks in my skin around the cuticles of my toe nails, and around my ankles. I moisturize with a heavy lotion every single day, and even despite the humid Michigan summers, my skin is still very dry and sometimes painfully …

First of all, I bought this sleep programming CD because of the rave reviews I read. It is a CD which you should listen to at night when you sleep. The CD has a beautiful cover, and a little instruction inside. I like this product because of the nice …

I am an avid lover of all types of massagers and have a collection of massagers suited for different parts of the body. Massagers according to me are a great aid to relax and remove the tension both physically and mentally. That is why I never ever missed any …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours during the day carried its own share of problems. Apart from dry eyes, slouching in the front slowly gave way to a hunched and slouched back. The worst part of it was the fact that I didn’t even realize …

I remember back in time six years ago. A very slight problem but so much annoying had frustrated me a bit. What was that? My heels got cracked! Fine! I admit it was a shame for me to reveal that as it’s commonly attributed to women’s problem. But what …

I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …

I have two kids who are growing up right before my eyes and sometimes I don’t really recognize that young boys and girls needed some more protection against bodily odors, especially during those crucial years when puberty is hitting full force and they don’t know what the heck is …

My eyes get tired, achy and itchy at times, and when my skin is irritated my eyes always suffer too. Allergic reactions often cause my eyes to swell up and become hot and uncomfortable. When they are bothering me, I have a set of these Kingsley gel eye masks …

I bought the Nature Made Flaxseed vitamins because I hate taking fish oil vitamins. And, I heard they both pretty much do the same job. I bought this on sale at my local Walgreen’s for about $10 (the bottle is pretty big). I have been taking these vitamins for …

The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …

Being an ex-coffee drinker, I wanted to whiten my teeth more than they were, but my dental insurance does not cover whitening. So, I decided to try the Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal strips, and bought a box of 20 for a little over $40.
I have …

The last time that I purchased a Neutrogena product, it didn’t do anything to and for my skin, and I was really disappointed. So this time around when I purchased this product, I made sure that I knew the specifications of the product, and I made sure it had …

Let’s start with why I bought this. I did not buy this and boy am I glad I didn’t waste my money on it. Babies need to spend a certain amount of time on their stomachs every day and they usually don’t like it. The idea …

After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

I can’t tell you just how much I love going to my local dollar store. Yes, it’s true, most of the stuff you get there are completely and utterly useless or is made from some country you know should not be making anything remotely food-related, but I am always fascinated …