There was a time that I was just feeling really weak and drowsy all of the time. My mom told me she was sure that it was because of my diet. I used to be a fast food junky and didn’t even think about eating vegetables from day to …

Muscle Milk Light is a protein powder from CytoSport which sports advertising clichés such as “thanks to amazing demand of muscle milk, we now introduce muscle milk light.” However, this actually is nothing more than an advertisement cliché.
Unfortunatley for us bodybuilders and muscle-gaining enthusiasts, there are very few protein …

When my kids were smaller it was nearly impossible to get them to take anything when they weren’t feeling good. Most products then came in a syrup form, or a pill. The syrups tasted disgusting and I would have to chase my kids through the house to get them …

For quite a few days, I had been experiencing a terrible knee pain that was making difficult for me to walk comfortably. Though I did seem to get some temporary relief after applying a pain relief ointment and used hot therapy on the affected area-the pain wasn’t showing any …

For the last few days back, I had felt something quite hurting around the centre area of my back. So When I check out- to my shock I discovered that I developed acne in this area which indeed looked just awful and also caused a lot of pain. …

Since I had tried one of the spongeables hand scrubbers in the past and liked it, I decided to try out one of their shower soap sponges. This bright yellow, daisy shaped sponge looks cute in the shower. The soap, which is poured into the sponge so that it makes …

I really didn’t have any intention to buy a new pillow but last January 2011 at the SM Department Store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, there was a big sale. What caught my attention was a big sign for …

I’ll be honest. Mostly I just bought these because it looked like a cool idea. My feet hurt all the time, and I go through different insoles like they are going out of style. In my shoes, and with the amount of time I’m on my feet when at …

There is nothing like a good bubble bath to soothe tired sore muscles and make the stress of the day disappear. I have fibromyalgia, and hot baths are almost a necessity for me to be functional.
I have a great variety of bubble baths, bath salts, and other bath …

Oral hygiene is so delicate and important. When my boyfriend and I both noticed that our gums were getting more sensitive than usual and even receding in some cases, we decided our toothbrushes needed an upgrade. We came to this conclusion as we are both very conscientious about our …

I like to head outside on a regular basis and take pictures. I discovered photography about three months ago, and ever since then, I’ve been outside more times than I had the entire previous year! But that also poses a lot more problems because I have very sensitive skin. …

Perms are not in style much anymore, but I really wanted something to add some body and wave to my hair after having spent months conditioning it to death, trying to reverse damage done by coloring. Now I was ready to damage it with perming! I did not want …

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 …

After trying the Pedifix brand of tea tree foot soap and using it as a foot bath, I discovered they actually made a product specifically meant to be a foot bath. I really like this line of products, so I bought the packets of foot bath to try, and to …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

I’ve tried a lot of masks. Some are great for removing impurities and refining pores, others are soothing, and some offer multiple benefits. I tried this one specifically because it claims to be good for combination and oily skin. My skin, especially in the summer, falls into the combination …

I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …

Polar Ice Analgesic Gel states it is “for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains.” It is available in most national chain drug stores. I am the victim of a lawnmower accident that occurred at the age of four. One foot is missing 1 …

Digene chewable digestive tablets, a quick solution too most of the problems related to gas and constipation. It’s quite a common tablet in most of the Indian homes as we prefer oily foods which are the source of these stomach related problems. Take our home for instance not a …

After trying the Kirk’s bar soap and liking it, I saw the liquid version and wanted to get some for my kitchen since I was running low. I go through kitchen soap like water, and I thought this might be a good bargain since other castile soaps I had used …

The Perfect PushUp Basic really does help you do better pushups! Don’t get me wrong they are very hard at first and you will be very sore but these sure do build up your muscles better than a regular pushup. One of the things I really like about these …

So many times I have found it difficult to get my children and family to eat vitamins. We all know the value of taking vitamins daily. We used to live in the North and found that the kids were getting sick a lot. Because of this we had to …

I take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia. It helps my symptoms more than anything else I have ever tried. Obviously, a bath every night can get boring unless you use a wide variety of products to keep it …

I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

I hate poison oak. It is itchy and ooze and a very irritating type of rash to get. One of the best natural treatments I used to help cleanse and soothe my poison ivy rash was the All Terrain Poison Ivy & Oak Soap. This soap helped not only …

Equate: Sport Spf 30 Sunscreen Lotion seems to work just fine. I have used it on multiple occasions and I never really seem to have any sunburns on my body. Now I burn fairly easily, even when I am not out in the sun for too long, so sunscreen …

If you have tired eyes, and are about to go out for a night on the town, you could do a lot worse that buying yourself some Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops.
I recently went away for a weekend in Amsterdam. It was after a long, hard week of …

Arm and Hammer is better known for it’s baking soda more than it’s toothpaste, however, their toothpaste has been out on the market for a while. The premise of their toothpaste is that there is baking soda in it and therefore, it will make your teeth whiter and your …

I read something recently that completely altered my approach to anti-aging skin care. While I have always done my best to apply topical moisture treatments, I had completely underestimated the necessity of exfoliation. By doing so, I had basically wasted a lot of time and money on …

I went to a Tupperware party that a friend of mine was throwing. She had door prize drawings. I won and got a bottle of Sea Essentials liquid vitamins. I thought that was an interesting way to do a door prize. I normally take vitamins in pill form. However, …

I had a really bad bladder infection in my late teens, which left some scarring. Occasionally, my bladder symptoms flare up if I have eaten or drank something irritating, like coffee in large amounts. I have to wait a few days before I can tell if it is a real …

I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …

Bath and Body Works stores held their famous semi annual clearance sale this month, and I enjoyed my yearly treat of stocking up on all my favorite shower gels for a fraction of their original prices.
As I was picking out my favorites, I came across a scent I had not …

Tampax Pearl Pocket Tampons are the worst feminine product that I have ever used. Don’t let the fact that they are pocket sized lure you in! I do not recommend these to anyone.
I’ll admit that I was ecstatic for these feminine products. I love most Tampax Pearl products. I …

When you tell someone you are trying to quit smoking, the first thing they’ll tell you is to chew some gum. Quite frankly, this doesn’t work in the least for me. And, recently I tried to quit smoking, and chewing gum while at work just wasn’t an option, since …

There are a few products I am very picky about when I have a cold and my tissues are one of them. I have always preferred Puffs brand, dating back to when they first came on the scene. They were softer, stronger, and the original ones had a nice …

I got AfterBite for using in the cottage country. The name pretty much gives away the feature of this product. AfterBite is for when you get bitten by small pests such as mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas, and those sort of things. I paid $5.99 and got this at Canadian Tire. …

I know Dove makes the best facial and body soaps out there, but I wasn’t so sure about their shampoos. I saw a commercial for the Dove Go Fresh Shampoo and it really caught my eye, so I said hey! that product looks pretty interesting maybe I should buy …

Since turning 55, I have begun to notice signs of my memory diminishing, my brain feeling sluggish, and I have started having problems concentrating and being easily distracted. So, I have actively pursued finding information regarding how to improve brain health and memory. Judging from the people …

I have fibromyalgia, and struggle with muscle fatigue and pain often. When a friend gave me this little roller massager as a gift, I thought it was a sweet gesture, but looking at it, thought that they had lost their mind if they believed it would actually help. It is …

Likas papaya soap is a wonderful local product available in the Philippines. It is not surprising why this whitening soap has gained such a popularity over the years. I’ve used it and I love the wonderful whitening effects that it leaves the skin. It is very …

When I was looking through some soaps in a natural product section, nothing about the Bentley brand stood out at first. It seemed to have nice packaging and was certified organic… but when I saw the picture on the front of the “revitalizing” bar, I stopped to look closer. It …

Face powders are so important to control the oil in our face. It comes in loose or pressed ones. I have many face powders and I have tried different brands. I have powders with foundation substance and others are just the traditional ones.
Recently, I have tried Pond’s. Pond’s has …

I was looking for coffee inside the grocery store when I came across this product. I was curious because of the name of the tea. It is Bioslimfitea, herbal dietary tea. The front of the box says that it is a fat and weight reducer and body toxin remover. …

I have been using Ginkgo Biloba based products from quite some time now.However I usually prefer to buy them from small,local health centers that make natural medicine.A few weeks ago I noticed there was a promotion on Forever Ginkgo Plus in a health only store somewhere.I asked about it …

After I tried Enervon-C which did not work for me. I tried to used another brand of Ascorbic Acid, this time,it’s fern-c.
I tried Enervon C before when I am still working as an outbound representative in Apac Call Center. But like I’ve said in my previous review, that vitamin …

I started working a new job last September, after eight years of unemployment, so I could stay home with my kids until they were old enough to be trusted to stay home by themselves. I was excited to start working, but I believe my body just wasn’t up to …

I love natural soaps. They are great for your skin, and have a special quality about them that just makes me feel good about using them. When I saw this product, which was made as part of a “Great Ape” collection, dedicating the soap to an actual endangered orangutan, …

Recently, doctor suggested by mother to drink delite, a new health drink. After bringing it from the market, I also tried it. I must say, the taste of this drink is fascinating and very soon I have become a regular who takes it daily.
First of all, this drink is …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …