The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …

I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …

I’ve said before that I’m always eager to find something that will massage my body simply but soothingly. One of the products I’ve purchased was the Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager, Designer Series. Specifically, the model I have is PM-8.
I actually really love this little Lady Bug. …

I use lotion pretty much daily because it keeps my skin smooth and silky, and also because I love the various scents that can be found. I like to try new lotions when they come out, or when I run across them, because some always work better than …

As a smoker and a coffee addict my teeth can get stained quite quickly. Dull teeth can steal away deserved confidence. I know it does for me. My sister has sparkling white teeth and I just get so jealous sometimes. So I decided to research white strips. I …

I happened to see these while I was shopping for some comfort insoles and I bought a pair to see if they would help me with a pair of dress shoes that give me problems. The shoes are medium heeled, and if my feet sweat, they get slippery and uncomfortable …

This Freeman product is a little known and underrated gem. I first used it a few years ago, and loved it—“ then I was unable to find it again until recently. If you love to pamper your feet, this is a product you will definitely want to try.
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This is my last review for Arbonne’s Clear Advantage line. This is the line that is used to prevent and control acne. Step five has to be my most favorite product at all and one of the only two I would swear by. The other product was step 4 …

It seems as though I’ve always been on one diet or another since I was about 13. I’ve had varying degrees of success with them and the only one that had any substantial results and a sustained weight loss was when I went to Weight Watchers with two …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

This German product packages hope for those with thinning hair. Men and women concerned about unnatural hair loss after a wash or combing should give Regan tonic a try. I have been using Regan for a couple of months and thus far it seems to work well on me.
The …

We always had an exercise bike in our basement when I was a kid and I use to use it all the time until one day it broke and we decided to replace it with the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike that we paid …

Pain relievers have become an integral part of my life. I am suffering from arthritis which sometimes sends me in deep pain. I have personal experience of an array of pain relievers —“ tablets and other stuffs.
I have used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll for quite a few times. Though …

Florozone Lotion, a product of Hygienic Research Institute is a medicated soothing lotion for treating acne scars and dry skin and is enriched with allantoin, lanolin and glycerin. The information leaflet in the pack says that this lotion is suitable for all skin types.
I used this lotion previously when …

Nearly two years ago, I purchased my first menstrual cup. It was the Diva Cup and believe me, I wanted to fall in love with it but unfortunately, it just wasn’t the cup for me. I was really disappointed. For some reason, my initial reaction was ‘if I didn’t …

The concept is very alluring, a gym workout at home, but is it worth the money? Perhaps.
I have a Bowflex Revolution machine. It is seriously swoopy. An impressive gismo. Just about every type machine exercise can be done on this guy. The only exception is for those needing …

I first saw this product on an infomercial on TV and as any other products designed to improve a woman’s figure, this quickly caught my attention - regardless of effectiveness. As usual I did some research before buying and I had found that vacuum therapy is very good for …

I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

Although I’m not very sure what Rosacea is technically, I do know that this works great on irritated skin. It contains Vitamin E and the liquid from the tube is green which helps balance the redness.
I used this many times when facing acne problems. For those flare ups, …

I can very easily walk several miles at a time whether it is walking the dog or walking into the town centre as I hate waiting for buses. I have the stamina of an ox and can just keep going provided that my shoes are comfortable. But …

I like to use various creams and lotions to make my skin super soft and youthful feeling, and on my hands, which get really dry from the constant washing of dishes, I like to use L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, It comes in a 5.2 ounce tube but …

There is nothing more miserable about a flu than nausea. When my mom and I both got a nasty bug that was going around, a neighbor was kind enough to do some shopping for us and brought us these “Queasy Pops” which was supposed to be a drug-free way …

The Iron Gym Exercise Bar is basically a pull up bar that provides additional workouts as well. I bought it because it was at a very cheap price compared to the other pull up bars, and there was no drilling required. The way it is designed makes the bar …

I started a new job about a year and a half ago, after a seven year haitus staying home and raising my kids. The most stress my feet saw during that seven years would be an hour in a pair of tennis shoes for my daily walk, or a …

A friend of mine shares an interest in natural remedies and the desire to avoid prescription drugs when possible. She was once suffering from anxiety problems because of some issues at work, and had told me she started taking a “day and night” anxiety formula that was working really well …

When I took up biking and jogging, I decided to purchase a heart rate monitor, to keep up with how many beats per minute I was as I ran or biked. I shopped around a bit before deciding to buy the Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor, which …

I’m kind of stuck on the idea of using hair masks now that I’ve tried a couple different kinds. I think I’m buying a new hair care product every other week at least, and that’s when I’m controlling myself and not spending more than I should, but the Frederic …

This is one of those multi-vitamins that I still question to this day, years after I’ve used it. Not because it was a bad product, but because I’m not even entirely sure, after all this time, what kind of benefits I was supposed to have gotten out of it. …

The 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope by Littmann is over all the best I have used and owned in my 12 year nursing career. It is durable and I like how snug it fits in my ears without causing any discomfort. It is a little …

I have long hair and I often have had it to get wet when washing my face or removing makeup. We all know how icky your hair can get if you have lot of styling product and it gets wet and then smooshed against your head because you were trying …

I sit behind a desk all day at work and, as a result, found myself gaining unwanted weight. My solution came in the Instride Plus Electronic Stepper.
What attracted me to the Instride Plus Stepper (besides the low price) was its size. Rather than having to wait until I get …

I bought Kroger Zippy Zoo Gummie bears by mistake but I am glad that i happened on to these childrens supplement. I actually think they are a fantastic way to get young children to take vitamins. Especially childern who fight you every step of the way when it comes …

When I was having a period of irritation in my “intimate” areas due to some treatment for yeast infection that backfired a bit, I went through several months where any sort of friction or contact was slightly painful. Obviously, this was not good for my love life.
Although I …

Personally, I find this website to be the most helpful medical website. Whenever I’m sick or I think something may be wrong with me, I go here first because the information is very easy to find and understand.
The feature that sets this website apart from the others is the …

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a simple insurance plan. So…when we face something like depression what’s the alternative? I faced 8 months of severe depression until I walked into a health food store to purchase vitamins for my son. That’s when I stumbled upon an all …

I have been struggling with weight problems for years. Any program that I have tried has been to some extent positive, but not to any great measure. Probably the best of them is weight Watchers. I wanted to learn about what I was eating and the …

I saw this comercial on Tv about Day&Night American Diet system.You order pills and you get 2 containers 1 with the pills for the day and the other with the pills for the night, andif you order 3 packeges you pay for 2 and 1 is for free. So …

I thought this product had a neat concept behind it which is why I bought it. A cream that you can use to warm your feet? I’d never heard of such a thing, but I was pretty excited to try it out because I suffer from extremely cold feet …

There are some people who like mainstream high-end body wash products, and some who prefer all natural ones with nature inspired benefits. This product is one that I consider a nice compromise between the two. It has the benefit of a detergent to make an impressive lather (they use …

When I developed a painful rash/injury under my arms, thanks to a serious dispute between my hand and a new disposable razor that occurred when a crazy feline jumped into the shower with no warning, I could not use my regular antiperspirant products at all. Even the slightest hint …

I picked this tooth paste up in Boots without having read any reviews beforehand. All I could see from a quick glance at the tube was that apart from the usual benefits to teeth —“ cavity protection and plaque reduction —“ it was also developed to be beneficial …

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 …

If you are troubled by extreme joint or back problems, you know that the first thing in your mind is to find whatever you can to ease the pain. My desire is to primarily utilize natural remedies, as I am always concerned that ibuprofen or Tylenol have way …

The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …

Tesco’s Ultra Super Towels with Wings have lots of good qualities about them, but I will not be buying them again as they were a total pain. The adhesive was not at all sticky enough and every time I went to the lavatory I would see that it …

I have been hearing good testimonies about Memory Plus but I was quite reluctant then to take this once a day tablet because I thought it was made of synthetic ingredients. However, I later found out it is all natural so I had for so many times planned …

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 …

Whenever I contract a health malady, I try to find out the root cause, while at the same time searching out a possible way to come out of the problem. One common cause I have discovered to trigger off back pain is poor posture. Crocheting, computer work, sewing, sit-up …

A few days back as I was walking on the road with my friend, I happened to meet with a minor accident. It so happened that I was walking on my high heeled shoes, the hell of my shoe suddenly broke and I totally lost my balance and fell …