I have a friend who lives in the UK and I often get little care packages from her. We send products from our own countries back and forth to each other for fun because we both love to try new things.
In my last package I received a little …

To save some money, I decided to try a home tooth whitening product rather than have mine whitened professionally. Crest White Strips seemed to be the most popular so I decided to start out with the original kit.
On first applying them I found they were a …

My teeth are really important to me. It is very difficult for me to keep my teeth clean and healthy, because I have a problem with smoking cigarettes. To try to fight dreadful tar on my teeth or cavities, I have to use good toothpaste. I was looking for …

Once summer has arrived, the biggest worry on everybody’s minds is the sun. Being fair-skinned and easily-freckled, I always have to be sure to slather on high SPFs on my face every time I walk out the door. I had been neglecting sun protection for my lips.. forever, and …

There are very few things in life that I love as much as swimming and it is with deep regret that I have only gone once this entire summer due to the fact that our local pool is always filled with screaming kids that probably do their business in the …

When I developed a stress fracture in my foot, there were some long term complications, one being that the inserts I wore to help treat it caused my two middle toes to angle too far toward each other, causing cramping and pain later on. My doctor advised me to …

If you are looking for a good exercise bike, then I highly recommend the Crescendo Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike. This bike does all that I need it to and more. After a lot of careful consideration I purchased this bike about two months ago. It was priced good and …

Once in awhile I treat myself to something fun that I would have loved as a kid. I don’t usually admit to it, but this was really fun so I wanted to share. When I last made an Avon order, one of the items I ordered was the Bath …

During one of shopping routines last week to the supermarket nearby, I happen to see this skin care product called Lotus Herbal clay white black clay skin whitening face pack. The fact that I always loved experimenting with different skin care products that seemed to catch my fancy, together …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

For a few days now, my shoulder pain was making feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy. The fact that I found it difficult to move or lift my hands with ease, performing my day to day chores became quite difficult and complicated. In this situation, using this product called Smart …

I received this metal box of talcum powder as a gift. Although I do not normally use talc as it is associated with health risks, I made an exception for this product. I just don’t use it near “intimate areas” where I would normally use powder. When I use this …

Using eye masks have always made me feel better and thus I have quite a few collections of them in my kitty. But even today whenever I happen to see that nice —˜eye mask’ in the market that seems to appeals to me- I find it rather hard to …

I bought the Profoot Triad Orthotic For Men at the Safeway supermarket for $18 plus tax. It was not an easy decision, as there was plenty of foot support or orthotic devices at the store, all competing for my attention.
But what finally sold me to the …

I don’t really like the strong mint flavored toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to spend less time brushing, which is not good for my health. I prefer to use the children’s brands of toothpaste which have gentle fruit flavors, or the natural product which …

I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …

I had a temporary job over Christmas where I had to take over from someone else’s shift and work on the same keyboard as them. Seeing as I noticed some of my colleagues had a habit of picking their noses and sneezing everywhere (yes, ewww!), that grossed me …

The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

I bought Vagisil Feminine Wash after I had suffered a yeast infection. I was cleared of the infection, but the area was still a bit sensitive and I wanted to use a wash that would be gentle and not irritate the tissues further. Anyone who has had a …

It has been raining in our country these days. We all know that every rainy season, mosquitoes tend to be a lot more than the usual.
Ever since when I was a little girl, I am the only one in our family who gets constantly bitten by mosquitoes. I do …

Beauty products that really helped in enhancing my beauty have always been my favorite fashion accessories. I would just love to buy those products which I thought would help me look naturally beautiful. I have been always been fascinated by lip care products and have a few in my …

Eye Center South is a local clinic serving those with issues of the eye. My first experience with the clinic came recently when I inadvertently poked myself in the eye with my glasses. The pain I felt was rather bad, so bad in fact that at first I couldn’t …

I am a person who has been witnessing severe dandruff condition right from my teenage years. The kind of dandruff I suffer seems to be calm and non —“ irritated especially only the day I happen to wash my hair with an anti dandruff shampoo. The itching and appearance …

Ever since I decided to go on a diet, I tried to eliminate most sweet things from my daily intake of food. I did not think this would be too difficult. All I had to do was stop eating desserts and stop drinking soda. Coffee and tea, two of …

My child was born by C-section, and while my scar isn’t like the kind my mother sports from when I was born (they used to hack away at people, it looks like!), I still hated the scar because it was a rose-red in color and was raised to the …

Landice L7 LTD Treadmill With Pro Sports Trainer is a sort of an odd ball among treadmills. Priced at $3,000, it is a bit too expensive to be bought for home use, and yet it’s not sturdy enough for commercial use in a gym. According to the manufacturer, it …

Brushing our teeth is a regular habit we must practice everyday, and when it comes to toothpaste we must choose a product that will help maintain our teeth healthy and white. I am using Crest Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste for a year now, since I am not satisfied with my …

Holistic health is becoming more popular throughout the world today. I have been very blessed to be able to try many different non traditional practices. Acupuncture is one that I have tried and really liked. Acupuncture is being more widely used by more people to help improve their health …

I am a woman, so like every other respectful woman, I hate that time of the month. With fierce passion. I get crampy, so bloated, hungry and I hate everyone around me. Beware if you’re next to me on those days. Also, I’m one of the the unfortunate ones …

I like to keep oregano oil around the house ever since I read about how beneficial it is. It helps to treat conditions like respiratory problems, sinus problems, skin rashes, digestive issues and joint problems and helps enhance the immune system. I chiefly use it, though, for emergency …

In the 1980’s Nutrisystem was a booming weight loss centre in the US and Canada. By 1990 they had closed up their doors and disappeared, although their reputation did not. People got sick from the Nutrisystem weight loss plan, some people developed irreversible liver problems from their pre-packaged diets.
I …

Of late I had been witnessing a drop in my energy levels. In spite of taking several vitamin supplements and nutritional products- I always felt lethargic and tired. Due to this physical tiredness, I would get irritated at petty matters and this sometimes caused great mental tension.
After witnessing my …

While I try to use more powerful lotions on my problem areas (my hands, my feet, my knees and elbows), I have been trying out more mild lotions for the rest of my body. My skin gets awfully dry, and it seems like the harsher lotions do not help …

I am one of those people whose skin can become very dry or very oily at times, that it becomes rather difficult to say what exactly my skin type is. With the same problem applying to my hair too- it sometimes becomes very difficult for me treat both dry …

I was shocked to find the DermaNew Personal Microdermabrasion System in a local store last week, as I had only ever seen it online before that. Even better, it was on sale for much less than I had priced it for earlier; so I bought it on …

When I have an upset stomach due to nausea, gas, bloating or simply the stomach bug I like to make a cup of the Yogi Stomach Ease Herbal Tea. I like this tea because it is made from pure organic ingredients that help ease stomach discomforts away naturally. Some …

When I got contacts, I wanted to make sure that I got good rewetting drops. I saw a box of rewetting drops on the shelf at the grocery store for Visine For Contacts Rewetting Drops. I know Visine as a trusted brand name so I decided I could trust …

When my doctor told me I needed to take a calcium supplement, I bought a few over the counter ones that looked pretty decent. When I was discussing it with a friend who knows a lot more about supplements than I do, she insisted I needed something of a better …

I recently purchased some Soap Nuts based on a recommendation I received from my best friend. She just raved about them until I agreed to buy some. I did my usual thorough job of shopping and found a highly rated company on eBay named Green Virgin …

It is said that the root cause of all diseases is constipation. This is also a problem with me for reason unknown to me. I always felt at pain after taking some heavy food.
After going for so many medicines which may have side effects, I was advised to try …

Last summer, I began having some problems which happen to me nearly every year when the weather gets extremely hot. My normally combination skin takes a turn towards oily, and the products I have been using with success are suddenly too heavy or start causing clogged pores and shininess, even …

My absolute favorite mouthwash to use for protecting my mouth from cavities believe it or not is the Act Kids Alcohol Free AntiCavity Fluoride Rinse for Kids in the bubble gum flavor. I simply love the flavor of bubble gum as an adult, but also like keeping my teeth …

I got this thermometer when I wanted to know the exact temperatures of my kids when they are not feeling well. I really feel stressed and anxious whenever they have a fever. Alright, I have a quicker technique which I use where I jut press my lips …

I had access to a hot tub when I was living in Texas for a few months, and it was wonderful for my fibromyalgia to let the water gently massage my sore muscles. I normally took a hot bath indoors to treat the symptoms, and one thing I really missed …

Cybex Arc Trainer is an elliptical trainer of a rather unusual construction: it has no base, the walking pedals are kind of suspended in the air, moving freely on the 3 poles they are attached to. It is in no way a disadvantage; the pedals and large and comfortable, …

As I have said in other reviews about diabetic supplies, I have two children who are type 1 diabetics. That pretty much makes us well versed in all different kinds of diabetic supplies, including blood glucose monitors.
My oldest daughter was given an Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose …

An important aspect in daily hygiene is to brush yoour teeth about twice a day. At night time and in the morning as well. Ordinary Toothbrushes are ok for brushing, but you really need something that will be able to clean your teeth and get into all those …

I received a bottle of Handi-Bac coconut-lime-verbena fragranced antibacterial foam as a stocking stuffer one Christmas.
It’s made by Bath and Body Works, one of my favorite companies for skin care products. I always like to keep an antibacterial around for when I am out and about and might need …

I have tried just about every topical pain relief product to help with my nerve-related and fibromyalgia pain. Aspercreme was actually one of the first I ever tried, way back in my teens when it started. I liked the idea of not having an odor to the treatment, …

I have tried just about all the standard over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and patches. I didn’t want to leave this one out, so when I saw it was on a clearance table, I bought it. It was well within date. I supposed it was just not as …