As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

I have one child that tends to get sick no matter where we go. We can be in the car or on a plane. When we are in the car, she tends to get sick after being in the car for too long. Sometimes she gets hot and can …

I used to live in an apartment that had tiles in the bathroom. I’d always been used to have one of those plastic bathtub surrounds, and this was the first time I had to deal with tiles and the grout in between the tiles that tend to get full …

Does anyone have a difficult time trying to get to sleep at night? I know I have a strenuous time trying to sleep because I do shift work and it is hard to get up in the mornings if needed! Well, I have found the best alternative, something better …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

I live near this CVS Pharmacy at Lindsay and Warner Roads in Gilbert, AZ. I frequent this CVS Pharmacy to purchase a number of prescriptions and have done so for the past 3 years. A few years ago, CVS decided to put a “Minute Clinic” in this store to …

I used an infrared sauna at a spa for several days while on vacation, and was so impressed with the way my muscles felt relaxed afterwards, I wanted to have one that was accessible any time I needed it. It did a great job of making me feel less stiffness …

I have combination skin which is dry in winter but very oily in the summer. I need a light moisturizer for summer use, as the ones I use in the winter would cause breakouts. I use a lot of sun block products, and this can make it even more challenging …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

Matrix Biolage Shampoo is one very good product which works well to reduce and remove dandruff from the scalp. I had been suffering from dandruff problem for quite some time and had tried all kind of products which never was effective on them but it did intensify my hair …

When I have lower back pain or menstrual cramps and want heat therapy that I can move around with, I usually use one of the Thermacare heated pads or one of its generic equivalents. One day I decided I wanted to try and save some money by finding a reusable …

I love the Buf Puff Facial Sponge. I have been using the Buf Puff Facial Sponge for many years. I have also tried imitations that were more expensive, thinking that they were going to work better than the original Buf Puff. Nothing works like the original. …

I honestly don’t even remember the reason why I purchased this, I guess I was just trying to feel like those characters on TV, where they just soak up in their tub with candles and bubbles all over, just peacefully! Well sadly that didn’t turn into a reality for …

I am not a fan of this feminine wash even with its popularity. I’ve used it everyday because the ad says it is very safe to use daily but I’ve developed irritation and infection from using this product. I was overly dry down there and my gynecologist …

I have had back problems for years. When I was younger I played a lot of sports and did a lot of lifting. I think that is why I had so many back problems. For some reason I never really did …

I had seen similar products on commercials and was always curious about these twist boards as a way to exercise. The claim is that you simply stand on the board and twist from side to side and this will tone your abs, strengthen back, and improve balance. …

I just love using this feminine wash because it significantly reduces feminine odor everyday. I used to use Lactacyd feminine wash when I was still in Philippines, but since I moved to the US, I can’t buy the product here so I was searching for other alternative. I always …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

Bath and Body Works is a great place, don’t get me wrong. I also love anti-bacterial hand gel, but this one brand I had to write about. The product Bath and Bodies Works made was in a small container and was clear with blue dots. It’s a cheap little …

I’ve used all of the major brand of adhesive bandages, Curad included, and it seems we go through a lot because my child and I are really active in the outdoors. That, and we’re majorly clumsy, so we fall or get cut up quite a lot. And, …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

Like most people, I have a first aid kit for the home and vehicle. I make sure it is stocked with practically anything I would need in an emergency because we live so far away from help and the hospital. I had a bout a few years …

I received this mask as part of a gift basket. At first glance, I thought of it just as a novelty product. I opened the tube and took a small amount on my finger to smell. It smells just like chocolate—“ good enough to eat. It feels and looks like …

Puritan’s Pride Omega-3 Fish Oil is a 1200 mg, soft gel that contains important nutrients for health such as Eicosapentaenic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are fatty acids that interact to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I take Omega-3 Fish Oil in …

Hand sanitizer is an essential product that everybody should carry.
The Purell brand is probably the most popular brand because of its use in hospitals and other like environments.
Purell comes in a vast majority of bottle sizes and even cloths. They also have the option for Aloe in the …

Keeping our hands clean is something very important in my home. We can all become sick very easily and try to avoid that as much as possible. I don’t have a particular hand soap that is a must have for me. I will try various soaps, looking for …

I grew up with Yakult Probiotic Drink. I used to drink this a lot during my childhood days. I usually brought it with me in school and drank it during snack time. I never knew at that time that it was a good nutritional drink. I just drank it …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and have used a wide variety of bath additives. My partner knew that I had been impressed with the German Dresdner line of bath salt packets, so as a surprise, I found a packet of the “Love Letter” …

Since I have spent so many years of my life smoking, it has taken a toll on my teeth. I like to keep them as white as possible, but occasion, they start to turn a little yellow, due to the tar. I figured that whitening toothpaste would be just …

I am allergic to everything that flies and moves in the bug family. Wasp, yellow jacket, bees, and hornets affect me so much that I have to go to obtain a shot when bitten. Fortunately, I have only been bitten by each one a bite at a …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

It was a horrifying experience, a few years ago, when my youngest son comes crashing through the front door to tell me that his brother is bleeding all over the place down at the park. He apparently was walking on the iced-over creek when his foot went through the …

I picked up a tube of Colgate Max Fresh Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint one afternoon while shopping in my dollar tree. I needed a new tube of tooth paste since I was getting ready to run out. I’m one of those people who uses every last ounce of …

This cream was given to me as a prescription when I had to have part of a toenail removed due to an in-growth. It was to help keep the wound from getting infected, and also to soothe and help the pain. It does both quite well, and I …

I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …

I had recently gotten a job which requires me to be on the computer most of the day and I have a habit of looking at movies late into the night well into the morning. I soon realized this would have a bad effect on my eyes and decided …

This small bottle of oil was given to me by a friend who picked it up while shopping. I had never used the brand before, but since I use massage oils quite frequently to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I was happy to try a new one out. This oil is made …

I love exercising, but I don’t always have the time to exercise the way I want. I certainly don’t like the idea of shelling money out each month for a gym membership and not end up going to the place because of weather or fatigue. So I bought the …

Maxicare is one of the best medical health card provider in the country, for the most part of what Ialready know about this medical card benefit that most companies give to their employees, everything you will need for your medical benefits can be availed with just the presentation of …

I have to say that I’d never tried a pain relieving liquid before trying Absorbine Jr., and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’ve tried a lot of creams, so I know I at least had something to compare it to, and I knew what relief from my …

One winter when I was getting tired of constantly washing my hands and reapplying lotion when working with a friend in re-homing some animals, I decided to bring some hand sanitizer with me. It was great not to have to wash as frequently, but the problem was that the …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

Although this shaving cream from the Dollar Tree doesn’t work quite as well as the Noxzema Medicated Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin, this shaving cream is always easy to find, unlike the Noxzema product, and at only a dollar for fourteen ounces, it’s a great value. I tend to …

Just as I know how to keep my outward appearance clean and fresh, I also know how to keep my private parts jut as clean and fresh. I think feminine hygiene is an important part of clean and healthy living. This is the reason why I make sure …

I have been taking aloe vera juice regularly to help treat the various digestive complaints that I have—“ irritable bowel syndrome, GERD, and sometimes hemorrhoids. It has been helpful, along with fiber and prescription proton pump inhibitors, in easing the symptoms of these conditions.
I have used …

Sometimes a fragrance has the power to take you back in time. When I was a little girl, I remember this Vitabath Spring Green sitting in our shower at home, and I used to love to use it. The smell is so amazingly fresh and energizing. It …

My 18 month old toddler had a bad case of nappy rashes recently and as I was browsing in Watson’s, I noticed that Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly can be used to soothe discomfort on baby’s skin. I was impressed as not only can I use it to moisturize …

One of the hardest decisions I have ever had to come to in my life was putting one of my elderly parents into a nursing home. My father had passed away already, and my mother was all alone, and getting up there in years. We didn’t have …

This is the first time that I will be using a negatively-charged ionized feminine pad which is the Genex Lady Far Infrared Anion Chip Sanitary Pad. I have heard a lot of good things about these anion pads and their competitor, Anion Love Moon. I have not had the …

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 …