After doing the Discover Bellydance Basic Dance program this morning, I realized it was time to take it to the next level and begin doing the Beyond Basic Dance program as well.
This more advanced dance workout still features twins Veena and Neena in a …

My skin generally becomes very dry especially in the winter season- giving it a rather dull and unhealthy look. Since I am a total beauty buff, I have tried using various skin care aid to actually keep my skin in good condition.
So when my cousin happened to …

Working on the computer most of time during the day tends to leaves my eyes feeling weary and tired by the end of the day. This in turn not only makes me feel more fatigued and tired but also leaves my dark circles under my eyes looking more darker …

I have a sleep disorder that causes my brain not to go into the deepest stages of sleep without some kind of help. Without any treatment, my sleep quality is poor and I wake feeling like I have not slept at all. This condition leads to my having …

I’ve always been a big fan of avon. Many moons ago, I once decided that would be a great way to make a few extra bucks, and so I signed up to be an avon representative. The one great thing about that experience is that I got tons of …

The last few weeks, I have been cooking more than usual and I have somehow managed to cut my fingers repeatedly. My normal routine for finger cuts is to cover with a bandage, then top with a finger cot. Well, for my last cut, I ran out of …

I have fallen in love with Loofahs ever since I first tried them! They exfoliate the skin on the body so much better than any scrubs I have ever tried and I love that you don’t have to use a product to get that smooth result. Many products I …

Once during my routine visit to the grocery store- I happened to see New Whey liquid protein. Although I had seen whey protein powder packs- this product appeared novel to me. Initially when I first saw this product —“ I didn’t quite understand the term —˜liquid protein’. It …

It’s very difficult when I feel very constipated and it’s a great thing that there are a lot of products out in the market today aiding in increasing the intake of fiber for better digestion and release of toxins in the body. So I tried this product C-Lium …

Ginseng is a kind of root and an herb commonly known in the east and noted as a substance that provides resistance, added stamina, strength and energy. It is usually mentioned as an added ingredient in most of the commercially promoted vitamin and energy booster supplements that can be …

Riemann P20 once a day sun filter
I am blessed to be in one of the categories most susceptible to sunburn, red hair, blue eyes, very pale sensitive skin! In years past sunscreen has been the bain of many of us who are fair skinned. The constant application of greasy …

I have a mini pharmacy of back and neck patches, heating pads, cooling packs, back belts, ankle braces. You name it, and I can probably supply you with a product that will help on some level or another. It’s a sad and pathetic thing to admit to, but I …

I started working, after seven years of being a stay-home mother, early last september, and I’ve been with my job a year now. It’s much more lifting and repetative movements than I’ve been used to, and I started complaining of shoulder and lower back pain. When I finally conceeded …

I was curious as to how well a little strip placed on the tongue could actually freshen the breath. I decided to give it a try to see if I liked it. I picked up a three pack of Listerine PocketPaks for $3.96 at Walmart, which had 24 strips …

I have used a few products made to increase the shininess of hair. Most serums that are silicone based leave my hair feeling and looking oily along with the shiny effects, and that is just not what I want. I need a product that will add shine without taking …

Asian Hospital and Medical Center is to me the best hospital in the Philippines in terms facilities and services. The place is not like hospital. It actually looks more of a five star hotel. Actually when I went there for my executive check up I was so impressed with …

I use a lot of bandages throughout the year, but when it comes to covering blisters, there is only one kind I will use because it is wonderful, and that is the Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Advanced Healing Blister Cushions that come in 8 count boxes. they are …

For awhile I had heard a friend talking about “coconut oil monoglycerides” and how they could help boost the immune system. I heard a lot of pretty out-there claims, that it could kill viruses and bacteria from inside the body without harming the natural flora, that it would prevent …

I stayed in a hostel since a very tender age and I still remember my mother packing my toilet bag with the anti septic cream Boroline. She use to advice me to use it daily on my lips, heals and other delicate parts of my body. I honestly did …

As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

Recently, my boyfriend bought me a wonderful gift, a month of unlimited bikram yoga at Bikram Yoga Union Square, which is right next to my job. This is a very high quality place that usually costs a great deal of money per class, making the unlimited month seem like …

Over the past years, I’ve always been suffering on irregular bowel movement. Feeling less energetic, restlessness, lightheaded and having bloated stomach are the most common problems I encounter because of constipation.
It’s a good thing to know that there are lots of products being available in the market today that …

Everyone knows Dial has been around for years and is a household name for soap. I was interested when I found out they sold body washes. This particular wash I picked up was due to its heavenly frangrance. It smells so sweet and naturally delicious. Not like those too …

I purchased Jergens Natural Glow Daily, Medium tone because it claimed that it would give you skin a suntan type tone that looked natural while moisturizing your skin. I purchase the lotion for $7.94 for a 7.5 oz. tube. That is a high price but if it worked the …

I was having some sever symptoms that were bothering me for days. I felt the worse I had ever felt out of the blue. I had sporadic chills, sporadic sweats, fever, and sever abdominal and back pain. I also had some serious fatigue. I slept for two days straight …

I had seen all the ads for do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits, and I decided to give one a try. I looked at my choices in the dental care aisle at the drugstore, and saw that quite a few brands have products to whiten teeth. They are all expensive, ranging …

Sometimes my teeth and gums get sensitive, due to years of using teeth whitening products. Something in the whitening strips, rinses, or toothpastes makes my teeth sensitive to hot or cold. Sometimes the sensitivity causes shooting pains through my teeth. When this happens, I need to use …

When I was out shopping one day, I started my period. Fortunately, I had taken precautions since I knew it was due any time, but I did not think to bring any pain reliever with me for cramps. Some months I have hardly any cramps at all, and other months …

My uncle is the type of person who does not believe in doctors, he thinks that they use medication as a way to trick you into the system and he works for a holistic treatment company that is in the business of telling customers that they can solve health …

It was an advertisement in the newspaper that compelled me to buy the morning walker one year back. It is a health equipment that is electricity operated, with a swing platform, which goes swinging one side to the other side and back.
To use it, one has to lie down …

Most fiber drinks are tasteless and… and disgusting. Well, not Nutricca Psy-lact. It is an orange flavored fiber drink that tastes really good and it even fizzes a little like soft drinks, so you don’t really feel like you are drinking fiber drink. It feels more like …

I am the type of person who sweats profusely. I have an average body figure but I just sweat a lot all over my body. Some parts of my body that sweat a lot are my underarms, my back, my hands, and my feet. For my body, I just …

Who could have thought I’ll find my brand of cotton buds in the baby product section? I actually intended to look for thinner cotton buds because they’re much gentler than adult ones. I like the cotton swabs because they are quite resilient. The thin swabs are comfortable …

A few months back, when I experienced a bad breath from my mouth- I was greatly alarmed. Since I had been regularly taking care of my oral hygiene, I didn’t quite understand what really originated this foul smell. So before anyone else told me about it (which would be …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …

My hair of late had suddenly started showing of limpness and dullness. Although I had been regularly shampooing them conditioning them religiously, they seemed to lack the luster and shine. This worried me and I decided to get some help from my hair dresser. After examination, my hair dresser …

When I had an anaphylactic shock episode for the first time, it scared me pretty badly and for a long time I was afraid to leave the house. For that matter, since it happened in the house, I was afraid to stay there too. Whatever causes the allergic reaction, it …

One of the biggest vitamins being pushed these days, especially for women, is Calcium. Nature Made now provides a liquid soft gel for Calcium with Vitamin D. Recently, I tried these soft gels.
Starting with a positive, I love the cap. Instead of having to open the …

I have fibromyalgia, which causes chronic muscle pain that happens in flares. I have used just about every over the counter pain relief product there is, both chemical and natural. Sombra is one of the more interesting formulations I have come across. It is not much more expensive than others …

For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …

I sat down the other day to study the Sonoma Diet. Up until then, I had heard it was similar to the Mediterranean diet, but knew very few of its details.
Now that I have had a chance to digest the materials, I am a little …

I like to try natural products, and this one from Desert essence sounded like one I would like. I have used their tea tree products and was very pleased, but this one was not exactly what I expected. I was happy that it had no sulfates or parabens. Instead it …

Doing the house hold routines for nearly a fortnight (due to the absence of my helper) —“ left me feeling just irritating and miserable. Since I was not used to such vigorous routines (washing utensils and mopping the floor, washing clothes) - I felt just frustrated. But little did …

I am always on the lookout for new weight loss helpers, and when I saw this one I had to give it a try. I have used their other gummy products and they tasted great- so this one was a must.
It’s interesting how companies will label the …

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 had fried prawns with garlic for dinner two nights back. Unfortunately the prawns were not thoroughly fried. It was done by my husband.Initially, I was rather sceptical about the prawns, but brushed it off , as he hardly ever cooks Chinese food. I didn’t want to comment too …

Eucerin is a moisturizing lotion that can be used to meet your daily skin needs with or without sun block. It can also be used for relief of, or prevention of the skin conditions, eczema or psoriasis. The lotion can be purchased at any department or cosmetic store. …

When I was pregnant I had morning sickness that caused me to be sicker than a dog. Since the morning sickness, or shall I say “all day sickness” started in the first trimester or first three months of my pregnancy, I could not take any medication because of …

I was given a tube of Ben Gay PM by a relative, because they did not like it. I don’t normally use the brand, because the strong wintergreen smell makes my eyes water. I was told I might like this one though, because the smell is much lighter.
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While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …