My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

I am forty one, and beginning to panic over the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Now I can finally share in the obsession that I observed while working in a drug store for many years when I was younger.
I have had fairly good experience with some Ponds products recently, …

I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …

I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …

Anyone who has ever suffered a severe urinary tract infection can understand why you’d want to do everything you can to prevent them. I’ve heard about the cranberry cure for years, but assumed it was an “old wives tale.”
What I have learned more recently is that …

I bought this product at a discount store, where it had been marked down. I have an older office chair which really should be replaced. The back of it leans too far back, causing me to tend to lean forward and into a very unhealthy posture, especially for …

I am always trying to lose weight. As a diabetic it is important for my health. I have to be careful about what weight loss tools I use though, so that they do not have a dramatic effect on my blood sugar. I like the meal replacement …

I’d seen a few commercials for the neckline slimmer, but I don’t like to order off of the t.v. I waited until I found it in a store. This avoids the hassle,and shipping costs.
I always have had a problem with a thick under chin, also known as a …

I am in absolute love with this deodorant, I wish I had known about it earlier! Usually, I’m spending about $4.00 to $7.00 on deodorants and anti-perspirant, only to have them not work the way it’s supposed to, irritate my skin, or leave unwanted white deodorant stains on my …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

I was starting to get so sick and tired of being sick every few weeks. It was like my family could not catch a break. I hated that germs passed around so easily and decided that we needed to take every avenue possible to keep germ transfers at a …

I have always loved travelling, but the problem of nausea and dizziness which I generally witnessed during long hours of journey, almost made me feeling skeptical before starting out. Though travelling short distances seemed bearable, my real problem would start on those long journeys- where initially my stomach would …

A couple years ago I decided to get my life on track and start living a healthier lifestyle. I was over-weight and worked really hard to lose it, and I did manage to lose almost 60 pounds in a six month period, and I felt good, but not great, …

I have known Efficascent Oil The Famous Liniment since I was a kid. My aunts used to bring it with them wherever they go. When I was at the church one time, I suddenly fainted. My cousin rescued me and she applied Efficascent Oil on my tummy and back. …

I injured my neck a few months ago. I was playing catch with my son and some how I pulled a muscle in my neck. My neck was so sore for weeks. I tried buying some pain relieving …

I love to use bath salts and have collected many kinds over the years. The salt, when added to warm water, infuses it with beneficial nutrients—“ minerals like potassium and magnesium ensure proper functioning of nerves and muscles. This helps to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. It has worked better than …

In recent months, I have started using supplements more often in an effort to become more healthy. NOW Foods Omega 3-6-9 Complex is the second omega fatty acid supplement I have used, and while I have not had dramatic results from three months of daily use, I have seen …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise commonly referred to as, CFS, is a commonly misunderstood syndrome in our communities and societies. CFS is acutally not that uncommon and sufferers battle a variety of symptoms that are often flu-like and include achiness and lethargy. Some people who battle CFS often …

I recently started seeing Dr. Myoung S. Kim, MD, Gynecology. I must say that his staff and him are wonderful people. They always treat me like family and answer all my questions to my satisfaction. Last time I went to go …

Bath & Body Works has a lot of really nice scented products, and some I love more than others. I still like to try the scents I haven’t tried previously, or any new scents they come out with, and it’s also a good place to go to for …

I used to use this shaving cream because it helped to cut down on the number of razor cuts I ultimately gave myself and afterward, my skin felt smooth and didn’t look red and irritated or feel itchy. The stuff worked pretty well for a person like me that …

In the Caribbean we have a liquid that is specifically used for headaches and flus or colds, to help cool down fevers and unblock the nasal passages as well.
I am not sure where this particular concoction was developed but I grew up with it being a “staple” in the …

If you are one of the unfortunate people that can’t see things up close anymore —“ especially when you’re reading (like me), then you probably buy a bunch of reading glasses. I recently purchased the Magnivision RediReaders Reading Glasses in the 250+ power (strength) from my local CVS …

I’m proud to say that Hapee Toothpaste is made locally in my country. It is owned by Lamoiyan Corporation. Its quality can rival those of the leading brands in the market. It is highly approved by the Philippine Dental Association. The price is also very cheap compared to some …

This product was first given to me as a part of a contact lens eye exam package. It came with a little bottle of the solution along with a lens case.
I’ve had a problem lately with dry, irritated eyes, especially when wearing contacts. My eye doctor thinks I …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

I have fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD, diabetes, allergies, and some mild arthritis in my spine that showed up on a recent MRI. I have always had an interest in natural medicine, and I have tried a great number of natural and homeopathic remedies. I read about them whenever I can. Some …

After a grueling month doing Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred, I decided to take advantage of the momentum by moving forward with her Ripped in 30 DVD.
The workout DVD includes 4 levels, one level for each week. On average, the exercises last about 30 to 35 minutes inclusive of …

“Suyod” as we call it here in the Philippines is the finely toothed comb for removing lice. It used to be very effective but I’ve noted that they are now made of plastic and are soft and could no longer efficiently carry lice out of the hair. Well, …

I have seen the Dentiste’ Plus White Nighttime Herbapeutic Toothpaste a lot of times at the drugstores but never really paid much attention to it as I was quite satisfied with my Colgate Total toothpaste. Moreover the design of the packaging for the Dentiste’ Plus Toothpaste was not …

Since I discarded my old pair of contact lenses, I could no longer use the soaking solution that came with them. I’m adapting this new lens care system which complements the breathable contact lenses I’m currently using. My ophthalmologist lectured me through the process of choosing a …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since I am in the tub so often, it is a good thing I enjoy it—“ I have become a bath product junkie. I use a great variety of soaks, oils, and bubble baths to make the …

I really have a lot of stressful days lately and I just seem to feel fatigued all the time, but yet have a hard time falling asleep at night. One of the way I have been trying to help relieve stress and fatigue and relax myself enough to get …

One of the supplements I have been taking daily to help relieve some of the symptoms associated with my autoimmune disease such as stiff muscles, joint pain, constipation, insomnia and anxiety is the Nature Made Magnesium Tablets. The reason I take this supplement I because magnesium is needed by …

I love Aveeno because they use natural ingredients and offer genlte, calming skincare products. This has been one of the cleansers I have used and liked a lot. It is so hard to find a cleanser that lathers enough to actually cleanse, but that is still gentle and non …

Crest is the only brand of toothpaste that I use. Yes, I’ve tried the other brands, but I tend to gravitate more toward Crest. Now that I’ve gotten the brand name out of the way, I have to speak about the particular kind of Crest toothpaste I use.
The Crest …

I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …

I always believed that a beautiful smile is great asset to a beautiful face, but this advantage can also become a disadvantage if your teeth are not clean or are stained and discolored. This is what has exactly happened to me. Though the structure of my teeth is good, …

I have, for about the past eighteen months, had recurring problems with my lower back. In fact, I was recently in my doctors office and left more frustrated and in more pain than when I’d gone in. My doctor suggested physical therapy, but when I told her that I …

I love this moisturizing cream, it’s one of the best I’ve purchased in a long time, that’s good for face, body, and hands without any irritations! I saw this in the paper of my local drug store, and they were having a sale on a few Nivea products, so …

While I have membership to another gym, I went along to Virgin Active on one Tuesday evening with one of my friends, as they have an open night when a member gets to bring a friend along, and possibly get them all excited about Virgin Active Gym facilities and …

Udderly Smooth Udder Cream has been very useful since we have moved to Florida, oddy, as my husband and other family members, including our dogs have developed rough skin issues and fungal skin problems, etc..It has given them relief on numerous occaisions, along with the topical medicines …

When I saw this product in CVS, I was actually not looking for a weight loss remedy, but for a daily dose of fiber. I have tried a few different forms of fiber therapy, and I still change them up occasionally if I get bored. This looked interesting, so I …

If you suffer from arthritis or bursitits or suffer from migraine then you should check out the medi-temp website and their head and neck wrap and ice packs. The ice packs sell separately for $4.75 which other places will charge over $10.00 for the ice pack. The …

I am a regular user of just about every kind of hand soap I can get my hands on. I love to shop in natural product stores, and on my last trip to Fresh Market, I stopped by the health and beauty department and picked up this Pangea Organics hand …

This is perhaps one of the best deodorants that I have ever used. There are a lot of deodorants presently on the market that make a lot of promises such as not leaving residue on the skin or clothing, but this is actually one of the few products …

Biotene PBF-Mouthwash with Calcium is a mouthwash that I have been using for several years now and I am really quite pleased with it. This is a mouthwash that is designed to attack and remove plaque from teeth before that plaque has a chance to develop into tartar, which …

I recently decided that I wanted to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. To me, it would seem like contacts would be easier to deal with. I know with my glasses, they fog up a lot or if you get caught outside in the rain, it can …

One day I went shopping and came across Joy Bathing Soap. This soap is a small bar soap but it works quite effectively like other bar soaps I have used before.
I noticed that this soap is not far much better than other soaps I have used. This soap does …