When I was making my selections of lotion and shower gel at Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, I almost passed up a fantastic product. I had already selected several of the tubes of body cream, so I was looking for shower gels and cleansers. When I …

“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, …

The last time I bought tampons from a Kmart store, I chose their own brand, American Fare. This was a fill-in purchase, as I really wanted the brand that was on sale at another store, but wouldn’t be able to get around to that store until the end …

I have been a loyal fan of Desert Essence ever since discovering their wonderful Tea Tree oils. Since then, I have tried several of their other products and generally like them all. I like to try all natural products. Since I spend a lot of time bathing (morning shower and …

I shave my legs in the shower, and have been using a variety of shave creams for women to make it easier. Lately, I became annoyed that my shaving creams always seemed to clash with whatever soap I wanted to use, and it limited me in my choices. I had …

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds for Abs three mile workout, is the second in-home walking workout that I have tried recently. The beauty of in-home walking is that I can get an endurance building, calorie blasting workout, using familiar walk based steps; and do so regardless …

With a solid family history of breast cancer, I have been looking for a way to move past the aluminum containing cancer-risk increasing mainstream deodorant antiperspirants that I have been using for decades. The problem has been finding a natural option that works. Most that I have tried have not, …

I have a bad back, and always have back and neck pain. I was looking a a good massager for my neck that would relieve some of the tension that I hold there. I found the Conair Shiatsu Neck Massager for around $40 so I purchased it. …

I’ve tried every pain relief gel out there, for various ailments including fibromyalgia and nerve related pain. I have often used the common over the counter creams like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice gel, which are mostly counter-irritants and don’t actually relieve pain, but distract you from it.
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Over the past couple of months I have been suffering from a really bad lung infection with terrible coughing and chest pains. During this time I have been drinking tons of Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea. It has helped break up the mucus in my lungs and ease my …

It happens to all of us, every single parent will be faced with lice eventually. Those who have know this can be a huge interruption to your daily life. You child can not go to school or may be sent home and de lousing your house and your child’s …

Finally, a good sized cold pack for me to use on my back! I was very excited to find a twelve inch pack that I could use effectively to cover the area I need it to cover. I hurt my back almost two years ago, doing who knows what, …

Over the past two years (that’s when I was first introduced to Burt’s Bees products, even though it’s been around forever), I have used just about every Burt’s Bees product imagineable. I don’t like the fact that these products are extremely expensive, especially when I’ve trained myself to shop …

I have another facial masque manufactured by Queen Helene that I have been using for a while to help care for my combination skin. The other product was okay, but I decided to try this one to see if it would be more effective at minimizing the appearance …

This body lotion contains aloe and cucumber extracts which gets deep into the skin and moisturizes it. I adore this body lotion, not only for the ingredients but for the results. I have extremely dry skin from the cause of being lotionless for years. I needed something to replenish …

I am a health-conscious person that I watch my weight all the time. But sometime in my life after giving birth, I gained weight and had difficulty of losing it.
Through an advertisement I learned about Herbalife Nutritional Shake Mix–a very effective …

Recently my nine month old had woken up completely miserable. His eyes were all crusted shut and there was just a stream of mucus running from his mouth to his mouth. And later he would end up having a really bad cough from all of the mucus draining in …

It is heartbreaking to hear the horror stories of parents losing their kids to Dengue. I myself lost some night’s sleep over it. My kids are teens, but they are not safe. All places are potent threats for the presence of dengue-carrying mosquitoes! - in our backyard, in the …

We joined the SportsPlex here in Corinth Mississippi as a family this summer. I have really mixed feelings about our experience. There were a lot of things that I did like and some I did not like as well. So I guess that it all just depends on what …

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 …

Crest Whitening Strips work like a charm. They are simple to use, taste crisp and clean, leave your mouth feeling fresh, and within two weeks after using them each day, your teeth honestly shine and glimmer like those of people on television. They’re absolutely awesome, and I …

I was realizing that I had my current toothbrush for quite some time. I don’t like using the same toothbrush for more than three months, and knew that I was past my deadline. I wanted to try something different, and ran into the Smart Sense Gem Grip Toothbrushes with …

Face to face is the name of the creme, which is introduced in the market recently. This cream is used to cure the pimple on the face. We all know that the main and the major problems of all the teenagers is that they get a lot …

If you have ever heard the term “chicken skin” it may have been referring to a condition called Keratosis Pilaris or KP. It is very common—“ according to my doctor about one in three people have it somewhere on their bodies. There is a hereditary factor, and it is common …

Bodylastics is a home gym exercise system that involves using resistance bands to help build muscle and burn fat. There are three different package sets that you can order, T.O. Super Strong man (105$), Maximum Tension(60$) and Basic Tension(50$). The main difference between the package sets is the resistance …

The first time I ever saw an EO product was at my local Whole Foods grocery store. I had stopped at the bath and body aisle because I am true fan of the bath and believe that there is nothing more important to a person’s psyche than having some time …

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy since I was unfamiliar with her first video, or any of her work on Public Television.
While I like the inclusion of all …

I heard about Dove a long time ago. Their advertisements says it is a 1/4 moisturizing milk put into a beauty bar. I wasn’t that interested because when I tested it I thought it is too gentle for me.. It wouldn’t make a noticeabe difference. Another thing is it …

Gardening has always been my one my favorite hobbies and I would always try and spent some time tendering and nurturing my plants everyday. Though I found this routine incredibly relaxing on the mental front, using my hands during the process did seem to do enough damage …

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 …

Ulcer on the tongue can be quite irritating, we just can’t consume anything hot and spice. I just love spicy food and staying away from them is just about impossible, but I can’t do anything when these ulcers pop up and make life miserable. Inefficiency of Vitamin c is …

I was told by my nutritionist to always couple my exercise with the right supplement for muscle development in order to achieve my goal sooner. Aside from drinking non-fat milk, I checked Whey from Healthy Options. I like this store because aside from they serve organic stuff, I am …

When I began having problems with wearing contacts due to dryness and irritation, my eye doctor tried several different brands of contacts to see if an allergy was the problem. After failure with Accuvue Oasys, the next brand to try was O2 Optix by Ciba.
When I first …

A year ago, I injured a muscle in my back while lifting a box. For several months, I suffered muscle spasms and tightness, especially when I first got up in the morning. A friend recommended that I try the Therma Care Heat Wraps. I looked for them the next time …

I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …

Let me start by saying I am a major “neat freak”. I’m always cleaning. I’m the type of person who always has to have everything neat and clean. It’s not easy with children. I’m so bad I …

I was randomly searching online for different diets to try when I found the Cottage Cheese Diet. I’ve had difficulty in the past finding a diet that I could stick with, so I wasn’t overly hopeful, but I always leave myself open to new possibilities. I initially …

In our household, there were always copious digital thermometers, which were never in agreement with themselves! Fed up of this disarray I decided to get rid of terribly inconsistent and inaccurate bunch of junk. With this in mind, I conferred to local pharmacist, which recommended Exergen infrared thermometer. Accidentally, …

Because my diet is so restrictive (I am hypoglycemic), I have to take daily vitamins just to supplement because I do not get them from food like normal people can. Vitamin E is not a very hard vitamin to get in my diet, but I do not get …

I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …

When I developed neuropathy type symptoms, there were a lot of different theories as to why. Having diabetes, possible lupus, and fibromyalgia, gave doctors lots of room for debate. Also, one bright doctor thought of something else—“ the possibility that the medication I was taking to reduce stomach acid production …

Neutrogena is a brand that I have always relied on for making incredibly good skin products. The Norwegian formula hand cream has been around for a long time. It has many loyal fans and followers—“ because it is unique and it works. When I have very dry hands, there are …

When I saw this product on the shelf I nearly fell over. An enema that recommended using one every day? I thought that was a no-no. Apparently, since this one is made to cleanse the rectum, and not to relieve constipation or produce any kind of bowel movement, it’s …

This is a new vitamin C supplement from Pediatrica, Inc; I have just shifted from Ceelin (also from same company)to Zeeplus for my kids, whom I have been giving Vitamin C supplement daily.
What I love about the formulation of this …

Whenever I go camping, I like to make the experience as convenient as possible. As such, I don’t much care for carrying gallons of water around and bars of soap, which I typically would have to do if I want a decent shower at any point during the weekend. …

I am one of those who bleed heavily during my monthly period, and so I have always been picky about the sanitary napkin I use. I have tried all the brands in the market, and I have come to depend on Sofy Body Fit Extra Comfort Night Sanitary Napkin …

I can remember when the Biggest Loser first came on television. I was struggling with a weight problem and had tried all kinds of diet and exercise regimes, and though I may lose weight it seemed I would always gain it back as quickly as I lost it. I …

I have battled with allergies since I was a toddler. Especially indoor allergies. I have tried almost everything over the counter to treat my allergies such as Claritin, Benadryl, Zyrtec and Sudafed. However, I did not like the side effects I experienced from taking these allergy medications such as …

Circulan is definitely a health supplement that I would recommend to any adult. After continuously taking this supplement, I have noticed a change in my skin and well being as a whole. It made me feel great and did not make me easily burn out even after a long …

I find myself in need of pantiliners every now and again. I like to stay fresh through the day and I also like to keep my underwear clean so that they last for a very long time. I find that pantiliners are very useful and like to use them …