I’ve always dreamed of experiencing a Hot Stone Massage, but the luxury spas that offer them are little out of the reach of my work-a-day world. I pretty much figured that only celebrities and the very affluent had access to such restorative pleasures. Little did I know …

One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …

Ever experience how hard it is to give vitamins to kids - - - especially if they are in syrup form? Any mom would definitely love to give their kids vitamins, as I do, but what I don’t like most, and I’m sure all other moms out there will …

B.sure is a home pregnancy test kit which is quite fast , easy and reliable that tests pregnnacy in just one step. I used it a few days ago and performing the test takes just few seconds to a minute. Just have to hold the …

I am persons one of those few persons who have suffered the adverse affects of having both oily and dry skin. The fact that my skin tends to become oily in summer and dry in winter has made me use various skin care products at different time of the …

I have been suffering from tooth sensitivity for quite some time now and always dread the advent of this condition even today. The advent of tooth sensitivity almost leaves me —˜dieting’ because it makes it just impossible for me to eat any kind of food. Though usually it is …

Now I realize that some people would say, hey, shouldn’t you be reviewing this product under ‘baby’ instead of ‘health’? And yes, true, it is a product meant for babies, but I have to tell you now, there are times when as an adult, you can appreciate ‘baby’ things. In …

I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …

I have never had a cavity in my life and I am really crazy about my dental health, something my mom drilled into me since I was just a baby. Because dental insurance and regular cleanings cost so much, I am always looking for the best possible dental …

When Neutrogena came up with a continuous spray product that had “Helioplex” which was their own UVA/UVB stable protection blend, Banana Boat did not waste any time coming up with their own “AvoTriplex” name for the same sort of photo-stable protection. I had to laugh a bit. Companies always …

I babysit my neighbor’s young son often, when she travels for work. When he spends the night at my house, I try to make it fun for him. One thing that I found he really loves is dinosaurs- so when I saw this product I bought a twelve pack because …

I dreaded anytime I catch a cold, particularly when that cold features a nasty sore throat. In the past, while sucking on a lozenger or two they never seemed to last for very long.
The sprays were even worse. I could never quite figure out how they work when you …

Although I am not required to check ketones in my urine, I am diabetic and sometimes I like the reassurance that I am ok if my blood sugar has gotten high for some reason.
The last time I ended up in the emergency room with an allergic reaction, I …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

I am used to taking contraceptive pills because my boyfriend and I don’t want another baby yet and we can’t do much discipline especially in cold season so we need and planned to continue using this method of contraception. I think Althea is one of the cheapest pills I …

I like to use kid’s products, and I also like two in one shampoos. I just happened to be browsing in the natural product section of a store one day and came across this product. I smelled it, and really liked the fresh orange fragrance, so I decided to …

I am a regular user of tea tree oil. I love its fragrance, its antiseptic properties, and the nice tingle it gives your skin. I use it for my skin, nails, scalp, and all around the house in aroma therapy products. I normally keep some organic pure tea tree …

I tried using Myra E 400 from a local pharmacy here in the Philippines and have consumed 30 pills already but to no accounts. I didn’t notice any change or improvement at all. What’s worse is that it just makes me feel sleepy after taking it. I guess this …

Recently I wrenched my shoulder moving some boxes around. I tried heat, then ice but nothing seemed to help until a neighbour gave me a tube of Deep Heating Ultra Strength rub. By this time I was desperate; I had already tried several different pain relieving rubs. Some worked …

In the winter I got a terrible cold which ended up becoming a nasty ear infection. Treating it with antibiotics cured it, but one of my ears has never quite been the same since. After my recovery, I suffered several small relapses, which required a visit to an …

This has got to be a product sent from the Gods, that’s how great it works for me! At first I had no idea what this product was about, or what it’s purpose was until I actually went to check it out. I’ve seen a lot of raves and …

A long time ago, when these strips first came on the market, I remember buying them and viewing the junk inside my nose pores with morbid curiosity. Back then I was using them more as a novelty than actually needing them. Recently, I noticed my nose pores looked …

Diets can be overwhelming, I know. Sometime we need a quick break. Something that will help us to lose weight while we get to eat whatever we want. Let me repeat : Lose weight while we eat whatever we want. To some this is a miracle. …

This is the tooth paste that I use most often. I alternate the various types of toothpaste to get the best results, but this is the one I use most frequently.
There are 50ml tubes that I have or 75ml tubes. The tubes are of good solid quality, and are …

Tuli’s Gel Heel Fatigue Mats retail for five dollars and forty-nine cents. In one package comes two mats. The packaging claims that one size fits all, but I don’t understand how that could be the case. These mats were bulky and it wasn’t easy inserting the mats over the …

Being the nurse student in the family, my relatives usually call me over to come and check their blood pressure often because there are many who have high blood pressure issues. I would always have to borrow a cuff to do so, but eventually just bought my own …

I like to use bar soaps in the summer when my skin is a little oilier. I use sun block regularly and the extra oils in it can be a challenge to weaker cleansers. When I saw this soap there were several things that drew me to it. The first …

Colgate Toothpaste
I have used the Colgate Toothpaste many times to brush my teeth and keep them clean and healthy. My experience with it is very good and I think it is a great toothpaste. I would like to share my experience with you.
Let me start by saying that I …

Like most diabetics and fibromyalgia patients and anyone trying to lose weight, I need to keep active. My favorite low impact exercise is walking. There’s a nice little lake I can walk around locally, and this is a great way for me to enjoy the process of exercising. …

Okay, I have always been a big fan of Neosporin. My mother used it on me when I was a child, and I have since always carried a tube around with me. It is amazing how quickly a wound can heal when you apply this stuff - …

I take a nightly hot tub bath to help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. To keep it interesting, I use a variety of bath bombs, bubble baths and other products. Some of my favorite products contain sea salt, which helps to add minerals and the magnesium and potassium seem to …

One of the supplements I take daily to help keep my digestive system healthy and inflammation down in my body is the Natures Way Ginger Root Capsules. I also like to take this supplement to help relieve migraine headaches, nausea due to motion sickness, and joint pains.
Now I …

Now that the rains have begun, I worry about the numerous mosquitoes that abound around the house. When we were still living in West Africa, this has become a paranoia for me. The continent was so disadvantaged in terms of medical facilities and healthcare that I would panic everytime …

As soon as I received an invitation to my friend’s wedding —“ I felt greatly excited and anxiously looked forward to this day. But my only concern was the fact that I would require to stand for long hours at the wedding-a situation which I always tried to avoid. …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

After hearing some good reports from friends, I decided to try Olay Regenerist eye serum. I have tried some of their other products, including other eye products which cost more than this one—“ but this was the one everyone seemed to think would be best for me.
I do …

The sun damage on my face has become something that I couldn’t ignore anymore, so I looked into what my options were to get rid of the dark spots, as well as the redness of blood vessels. I wanted something near my apartment, so I did some research, and …

This may not be a conversation most men want to take part in, but it’s a necessary one for us women. Ever since I started menstruating when I was twelve years old, I’ve always had rather intense cramping associated with the process. As I’ve gotten older, the cramping has …

I received a sample of Playtex Sport not to long ago. I liked using them for a change. I usually wear Kotex. The applicator was a little easier to use and I liked it a little better. The only big difference I really saw was that the actual tampon …

I purchased this deodorant shortly after it was introduced. The main thing that attracted me to it was the fact that it included a full sized bottle of the body spray that also comes in this scent. I normally purchase Secret, Suave, or Teen Spirit deodorants since …

I like Olay products in general, and since some of the other Olay body washes I have bought were highlky moisturizing, I assumed this one would be the same. Luscious Embrace has a strong floral smell. It is one of those scents that people will probably either love or hate …

I have been buying all sorts of oral care products lately as I have vowed to reach new heights in dental hygiene. I think this is because I am getting to the age where the signs of time, sugary drinks and smoking are showing up on my teeth …

As a newly pregnant woman and someone who was very anxious to get pregnant, I started using the Clear Blue Easy Digital Ovulation test strips my second month trying to conceive. They are very effective and right on target.
I’ve used the non digital strips which still …

I used and loved Ivory Soap among all the other soaps I tried, simply because it has a lot of good points. First of all, the one I’m using is the imported one made in US and not the local one. The local one feels hard on the skin and …

Just recently here, I went to a beauty store nearby called Ulta to spend some of my hard-earned tax return money and also see what kind of fabulous new skin products were out there in the market. Ever since I was a little girl watching my mother make herself into …

Aura Cacia is one of my favorite brands for massage oils, essential oils and bath products. The quality of their products is first rate and very consistent across all of their various lines. I like to use massage as a therapy for fibromyalgia, and my partner often helps by massaging …

I purchased this Tresemme product because it was a great price and I needed some general purpose shampoo for visitors that were coming for a month long stay at my home. I ended up using it myself as well because my regular shampoo had run out. …

When I developed a serious hemorrhoid flare up, I looked everywhere for my ring cushion, which was made of foam, and could not find it. It may have accidentally gotten packed with the Christmas things (long story.) I was sore and tired and it was too late at night …

I purchased Aquafresh ExtremeClean recently because it was on sale for under $3. I usually use Crest products, but I am always willing to try other brands, especially if I can purchase them on sale or with a coupon. So, when I saw this toothpaste on sale, …

I recently got this homedics massager as one of my Christmas presents to me by my husband; as far as I know my husband told me that he got it for less than 10 GBP from John Lewis store. According to the instruction it is an invigorating portable …