Unfortunately, I missed my usual workout time and got stuck walking during the heat of the day. As the temperature has been hovering in the 90’s I decided to spare myself heatstroke and opted for an in-home walk instead.
Really, if you live somewhere where …

Very recently I realized that I had not had a serious cold or flu in 5 years. Previously I was prone to lung infections and could feel the onset of symptoms and knew the doctors office was looming! I tried various herbal remedies and they had little effect. My …

If you have ever seen the ab roller machine on TV I can only hope that you do not get tricked the way I was and fall victim to what they call a revolution because it is one of the worst machines I have ever tried at my house. …

I have been using the Aquafresh toothbrush for many months now on a daily basis. I am very happy about using it and think it does an excellent job cleaning my teeth everyday. I would love to share my experience with you.
First of all, I must note the unique …

Since I had used Cura Heat brand of heat packs before for menstrual cramps, the next time I needed to stock up on heat packs, I chose their large ones that are designed for large areas like the back. The size of the pack is 7 11/16″x 5 1/8″.
Although only …

I bought some Mineral Ice Rub at the drugstore, because I had a sprained back and wanted to try something new to treat it with. The cool blue gel is not greasy at all, and I found it to have a pleasant, cooling menthol smell. It didn’t make my back …

Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …

After giving birth, I needed to use a feminine wash with antiseptic properties and the regular mild feminine wash would not be enough so I decided to use Betadine feminine wash which is stronger than regular feminine washes. It contains povidone iodine which is basically the same ingredient …

My partner says that I snore. I believe it, because sometimes I do wake myself up with the occasional loud “snort.” Apparently, this is very amusing to others, but not so much to me as I awaken confused and startled by the alien animal noise that comes from …

I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …

My 18 month old toddler had a bad case of nappy rashes recently and as I was browsing in Watson’s, I noticed that Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly can be used to soothe discomfort on baby’s skin. I was impressed as not only can I use it to moisturize …

There are a few fragrances made by Avon that I have always liked, and one of them is Imari. It came out in the 1980’s and is still popular now. It is a unique, sensual and classy fragrance with notes of bergamot, ylang ylang, tuberose, musk, vanilla, cedar, amber, and …

Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

With the A(H1N1) virus spreading like wildfire, threatening our health on a daily basis, I suppose it’s easier these days to practice cleaning rituals that help us stay safe, not sorry. I’ve luckily developed an obsession with hand washing, scrubbing twenty seconds with soap before washing it off completely …

I’ve been a fan of zinc lozenges ever since Cold Eeze first became popular. Whenever I have taken them at the beginning of a cold, I have had a shorter duration and less symptoms than I expected to have. Of course there is no way to prove that …

Evoraplus - Oral Care Probiotic Mints - Fresh-Mint is not a product that I had a whole lot of success with and so I cannot see myself purchasing these again. What exactly proved to be disappointing about these mints? Well, for one, the mints really did not last very …

I started on the Core Plan by Weight Watchers in February. I was tired of being unhappy with how I looked and wanted something different. I was immediately drawn to the Core Plan because of how easy it was. Instead of the more well known points …

I don’t know about you all, but I adore my foam roller. I can’t remember what type it is, but you can really get any old foam roller from Wally World or Target and get the same effect. I now cannot live without my roller. It is meant for …

This paste is a serious exfoliating machine. I first tried it when a coworker actually made fun of a callous on my heel when I wore sandals. How embarrassing.
She suggested the paste, and I have been a fan ever since. There are so many exfoliating products on the market, and …

In the hottest part of summer, when I ran out of deodorant, I bought this product to see if it really was different. I had been hearing that it was amazing and fantastic and I would never want to use anything else. It was pretty expensive, but I liked Secret …

I’ve always been anxious to use tampons, ever since I was a teenager. My mom didn’t really allow it, so I had to wait until I was an adult to actually start using tampons. I was looking to use something different, because I hated the mess that sanitary napkins …

I was having a discussion about soap making and pure ingredients and scents with a friend who is also interested in the subject. We got onto the topic of classic lavender French soaps, and she began telling me about her favorite, Pre de Provence, which she buys at places …

I was concerned that I might be pregnant even though I knew the possibility was fairly low. I was going through a rough period in my life and I had skipped two menstrual cycles. I was fairly young so I didn’t even consider that early menopause could be kicking in. …

I’m not really sure where to begin when it comes to these insoles. I think that I had my pitfalls when it came to these insoles and I think that I had my up moments as well. They aren’t a horrible buy and in some areas, they work quite …

It has always been difficult for me to fall asleep at the end of the night. I often lay awake with my mind racing for at least an hour before falling asleep. I recently began experimenting with natural sleep aids to see if they would help. I highly recommend …

I always believed that our eyes are the window to the soul and are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face. But sometimes due to my late night shifts and long working hours- the appearance of dark circles and the puffiness around my eyes was enough …

After brushing my teeth i used to ash it off with listerine because of its fresh and minty feeling. When I tried this Listerine with Whitenning i can see that i was able to get a brighter teeth than i had before. Before my teeth is yellowish and i …

I have been using the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey protein powder as my primary protein powder since I started lifting weights in the gym 2 years ago. I’ll review the mixability, taste, profile and consistancy.
Mixability: 10
As I said, I have used this product for 2 years, I have never …

As a teenager, I had a very bad issue with acne. Not that I would break out all over, but when I did break out, the pimples were very large and red and just generally unattractive. Even the smallest pimples are unattractive, but the red ones that look so …

If you just arrived from another planet this will be the first time you hear about the Atkins Diet.
Otherwise I guess you have read at list once about it since it is so popular especially because a great number of celebrities and public figures brag about using it.
I started …

I always end up having burnt skin while cooking. I love to cook but I think I’m not careful enough for the oil or soup splashes. Good thing we have Savoy Antiseptic Burn Relief Spray in our medicine cabinet. It always saves the day.
Savoy Antiseptic Burn Relief Spray can …

I bought a bottle of the Thompson C 1000 mg Supplement to help get some vitamin C into my daily diet, but I have to say I am very disappointed in this supplement. The reason I am disappointed is because the size of the tablets inside the supplement bottle …

I have a very funny experienced with Red Bull. Redbull is known as an energy drink with Taurin. Red Bull contains Taurin, it helps us to add more strength and boost to keep us going. I was having a hard time looking for my examination stub before so I …

Snoring has been an increasing problem as I have gotten older. My wife reminds me the next day how loud it was. I have to admit, I really don’t hear myself, and I usually get a good nights sleep. So out of respect to her wishes, I …

This is a nice inexpensive body moisturizer that really works. If you have dry skin and would like some relief, this lotion really cools and soothes the skin without leaving that irritating residue that some moisturizers tend to leave behind. This is a gentle mild lotion with …

I find myself snacking throughout the day, which wouldn’t normally be a problem if it wasn’t for the things I was snacking on. I may not always be hungry, but I definitely always have cravings for things it would be best to stay away from, so perhaps that was …

I purchased the Njoy, electronic cigarette after a friend told me that they sold them at wal-mart. I had been trying to quit smoking for some time without success. I decided that even if I didn’t quit, at least I could get away from the tar and other crazy …

I have a few massagers, and since I have fibromyalgia they can really come in handy. The reason I bought this one was because of my thinning hair. I had read in many places that massaging the scalp was good for regrowing hair, so I wanted to see if it …

I’m not sure what exactly about me tends to invite accidents, but I’m sometimes more of a walking disaster than I’d like to admit. The sad thing is that half the time, I don’t even realize I’ve hurt myself until after the fact, so I always tend to keep …

I have combination skin which is dry in the winter and oily in the summer. Sometimes I suffer with mild adult acne, which is annoying at age forty one. I’ve had pretty good luck with using clay masks to treat the acne in the past, so I though instead of …

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 …

I am one of those ladies out there that has this so called “awakening points” where hair is very abundant in every part of our body.. yeah more than a lady should have.
Too much hair became my source of low confidence especially when I was in teenage years. …

I bought this cream because I was sick to death of my stretch marks and summer was coming up, and I was desperate for something to make my skin better. It was about $8 at Target when I bought it. Well, it didn’t make my stretch marks disappear, but …

Recently Dove released a new line of hair-care products that promise to stand up to intense heat, such as constant blow-drying or working in dry and hot conditions. Dove, through their “hair repair challenge” promises to repair hair damage through this new line of products or they will …

I like to keep a basic, high quality lotion for general use that has no fragrance. This is not because of sensitivity, but more because I wear a variety of fragrances and I don’t want my other products to clash with them. For this purpose, I have used a variety …

After I suffered a serious allergic reaction that affected my entire body, I struggled with clearing a dry, sensitive condition of my facial skin for several weeks.
My usual facial cleaner is Noxema and I am loyal to it—“ but with this dry, burning rash, the mentholated cream …

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 …

I’m one of those who want to get taller even though I know it’s impossible to be taller just to take some medicine but I still had hope. I’ve purchased this dietary supplement that’s claimed to help you get taller called Heightgainer Pro. I’ve taken it for 2 months …

Nutrilite Protein supplement is one of the best products in this category. I have used it for fairly long time. It is available in two variants: All Plant Protein and Protein with Green Tea. My choice is Nutrilite Protein with Green Tea. It is also 100% herbal, means All Plant …

The only adjective to describe this is disgusting! According to the woman who sold me this product, it would help me lose weight. Yeah, it did; I could hardly eat a bite after drinking it because it left a nasty taste in my mouth. And no amount of water …