One of the things I like about coming back to live in Europe is the good food. Brussels especially is a haven for dining as there are plenty of restaurants, brasseries and cafes to choose from. On the downside, everyone in my family seems to be gaining weight …

I’ve been a regular user of garlic supplements before, but I kind of fell off the wagon and leaned towards favoring other cardiovascular supplements instead, because I never could really find the best deal with garlic. Either it was too expensive, ended up not agreeing with my stomach, or …

I have thinning hair near my crown, that showed up in my late thirties and has gotten worse since I turned forty one. I have tried many volumizing shampoos and various treatments and some have been very good—“ which has prompted me to keep trying every new one I …

When I started having some pain in my right foot in the arch area, before resorting to a doctor, I decided to try some arch supports. Dr. Scholl’s is a leading provider of foot products that I have always trusted, so I went with the Adjustable arch pain relief inserts. …

This is actually multivitamins plus iron that is good for someone like me who is working on a nightshift. I am using Stresstabs before but since this one is much cheaper, I started using this multivitamins to save few bucks. It is almost half the price with the same …

I took about a year to persuade my parents to get me contact lenses after high school was over. My mother, especially, was very reluctant to allow me to use contact lenses instead of glasses because she had a bad experience with them. About 30 years ago, she had …

I decided to try Neutragena T/Gel Shampoo to see if it worked the way they say it does. It is supposed the strip the hair of all the bad stuff and leave only the good stuff behind. It is used temporarily for a specified amount of time. You then …

I remember my grandmother using this lotion when I was a kid. She did not like greasy hand lotions at all, and this was oil free. I had put it on my hands back then, and remember that it felt very slippery but smelled nice. I don’t think I suffered …

Mealtimes have not been my favorite times to nourish my body lately because my digestive system has been completely off. Recently, I went to my local herbal shop and purchased the Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Eater’s Digest Herbal Tea to see if that would help me and so far, …

I have used Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo (the regular formula) off and on for years, ever since my mom used it on me as a kid.
The last time I purchased body powder, I chose the Johnson and Johnson’s lavender scented baby powder. I loved the scent …

ANS Performance was generous enough to send me a full retail size sample of their new Pre-workout Product, Ritual. This stuff has quickly become just that: A new Pre-workout Ritual! I am thoroughly impressed with this great product, and it is no surprise when I read the reviews on …

Whenever I contract a health malady, I try to find out the root cause, while at the same time searching out a possible way to come out of the problem. One common cause I have discovered to trigger off back pain is poor posture. Crocheting, computer work, sewing, sit-up …

I have tried the Brand’s Chicken Essence before and I always get it when I am feeling low in energy as it always works me energizing me. But recently Brand’s have added a lot of new and interesting Essences to their line of health products.
I decided to try the …

I have had trouble finding a good basic cleanser than does not strip and over dry my skin. Many cleansers that claim to be gentle just don’t cleanse well enough and leave behind what a cleanser should remove. The trouble I have is that I can’t find one that …

“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 hate poison oak. It is itchy and ooze and a very irritating type of rash to get. One of the best natural treatments I used to help cleanse and soothe my poison ivy rash was the All Terrain Poison Ivy & Oak Soap. This soap helped not only …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

I signed up for a trial to TriSlim which are weight loss pills. I figured, it was a thirty day trial so I could try it out. They do however charge you a shipping fee. Of course, I didn’t think about it at the time, but why does it …

I occasionally use earplugs when I have a valid reason to. I am a musician and try to preserve my hearing, since my ears have taken some abuse in the past, leaving me with a slight case of tinnitus. At home, I use white noise to help me sleep …

I love to try new and interesting natural products, and the Kiss My Face brand has always appealed to me. They have very unique and different fragrances, and this one really stood out to me. The Early to Rise fragrance is a super invigorating blend of bay, basil, eucalyptus, juniper, …

Every quarter, I have to have my blood glucose tested to make sure I am controlling it well, but lab fees are so expensive, and it’s a hassle to make an appointment with a doctor, pay a co-pay, then go to a lab and then wait for weeks until …

I never used to be moved to try products that are based on natural ingredients. I would just go to the store and buy whatever I knew something about, something that’s marketed widely and popularly and that’s what I would end up with, but I have a co worker …

My favorite facial cleansing brush was of no use now and so I immediately required a new one. I was on a look out for a replacement, until I happened to see Pretika Sonic Dermbrasion Facial brush. On reading some of its important features, I was so impressed with …

I was suffering for a respiratory viral infection with a lot of coughing and an extremely raw sore throat and know matter what I took nothing seemed to help. Not even the antibiotics I was taken. Eventually I spoke to an herbalist and she recommended taken an elderberry supplement …

I was happy that I didn’t need to buy this product. It came free with my Biore nose strips. This is an inexpensive daily cleanser that’s also known to exfoliate your skin. It comes in a tube and the price is okay for the size of the product. I …

When my throat is sore at nighttime and I can’t get to sleep I like to drink Celestial Sleepytime Throat Tamer Herbal Supplement Tea. It helps soothe my throat and relaxes me so I can go back to sleep fast without the use of medicines that make me sick …

I am always on the search for a better shampoo. I decided to try Herbal Essence Shampoo to see how it would work for my hair, which tangles extremely easily. I paid $5.92 for a 23.7 oz bottle. I bought it at Walmart. That seems like a fair …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

I always felt that stretching always played a vital part in keeping my body fit and healthy. I always tried to incorporate some stretching exercises in the beginning of my exercise routine —“ to make my fitness routine truly successful. So when my friend just showed me her newly …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

I have not repurchased this product in a long time, but this was honestly one of my favorite deep cleansing masks. Prior to actually trying this mask, I was worried that it might be too harsh for my skin since it contains sulfur. At the time I …

A few years ago, I was happily a member of a local LA Weight Loss group, but the center closed down and I was forced to look for other alternatives. LA Weight Loss WAS exceedingly expensive, but it worked, even if they DID try to force their food products …

The Sorbothane Unisex Full Rigid Arch Insole is a foot care product that sells for twenty five dollars. Out of the many shoe insoles that I’ve tried, I’ve found this product to be about the best. The reason I’ve tried so many shoe insoles is because I want to …

I am missing two toes due to an unfortunate lawnmower accident when I was four years old. My entire left foot big toe is missing, as well as a good portion of the next adjacent toe. And much of the girth of my left foot is gone. …

Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

A couple of years ago, I suffered an episode of sinus infection and inflammation that just did not want to go away. I took several different antibiotics, which would work, but then the problem would return within weeks. I started to suffer dizzy spells and was even given a CAT …

While I was working graveyard shift for a call center a few years ago, there were times I just wanted to sleep on the floor; especially after my days off. When I feel tired or sleepy; I go to 7-Eleven and buy Lipovitan Ira. And just like magic, I …

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’ve had unsightly red and dark brown bumps on my skin since I was ten years old. I found out from a visit to a doctor that the term for these bumps is Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition arises from the failure of the upper layer of your skin …

Since acai berry has become a very popular fruit due to its many health benefits I thought I would give it a try. This small grape sized black fruit is rich in minerals, fiber and has a high concentration of anti oxidants. The over all health benefits of this …

It’s very rare for me to find office shoes that are comfortable and affordable. I love wearing closed-heel shoes but the affordable ones gave me blisters on my heels to the point that I thought that my feet are not cut-out for this …

If you have never heard of the Atkins diet then you have been lost for the past few years. Maybe you are unaware of what the official name is but this is the diet that tells you that you should not eat carbs and if you wrap your diet …

Petroleum jelly has so many uses. It includes prevention for diaper rashes of the baby. Aside from that, it can also be used to moisturized the dry skin of a certain person. This product also soothes that chapped skin and even the lips. It can be used as …

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 …

I’m 24 years old and I have suffered from terrible acne since a teenager. I have tried many different treatments. I have tried Aloe Vera, antiseptic creams, honey, oxy creams & also clear complexion tablets and herbal treatments. Although some of these treatments have helped reduce my acne …

I normally use liquid soaps in the kitchen, for convenience, but when I came across this product, made by a company in the UK whose products I have come to really like, I thought this would be the most perfect kitchen soap ever.
I assume it is intended for …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

I am a total health conscious person and try to do everything in my power to keep myself healthy and fit. One of the important habits to attain this goal, according to me is to keep my hands clean especially whenever I am eating or preparing food. Though I …

I am always in the mood for a good bargain. I usually shop at walgreens because it is one of my favorite stores that has great deals available. I have tried this product and find that it works just as great as the name brand but the price is …