I had a personal issue that I was trying to get rid of because I was tired of doing it. I wanted to stop smoking but it got to the point where it became very hard. I tried everything under the sun before I gave in and tried …

I often experience muscle pains after I play my favorite game. There are home remedies available like I normally immerse myself in the bath tub filled with ice cubes to ease the inflammation. This is applicable when I have lots of free time, when I have the following day …

I color my hair at home so I don’t have to pay salon prices. I have used a variety of brands, and one of the first I tried was Clairol’s Balsam Color. I bought it because it was very inexpensive, and someone had told me it was a good …

Iodoral is an Iodine supplements available from many sources on the Internet. It delivers 12.5mg of Iodine per tablet. I found this product while researching thyroid problems. My Doctors were stumped. I had all the symptoms of low thyroid function and an enlarged, nodule filled thyroid …

Recently my sister came over to visit and needed some maxi pads. I bought some that she could use and there was half a bag left over for me. I don’t usually use maxi pads, but had these left over and didn’t want them to go to waste. The …

My wife and I have been using Bisolvon Pediatric for my son since he was three years old. Bisolvon is good for cough with phlegm and is quite safe for children. Bisolvon Pediatric is distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc. in the Philippines and is already quite popular among mothers. …

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 …

Have you ever lost your glasses and didn’t have other glasses to find the first pair? It happens. It’s happened to me several times, especially at night, and that’s why my mom thought this product was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. (Actually, sliced bread is not so …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

During a recent visit to the supermarket- I happened to see something which soon became an integral part of my daily routine. When I just happened to peep in the skin and hair care section —“ I happened to see this skin and hair care oil called Desert Essence …

I was at work (I work a full-time retail job) about seven months ago, and I was up and down the ladder all day, and it was a particularly busy time of the year for our store, and our stock was pretty high on our shelves. Even standing on …

I had bad experiences in fad diet since I had shifted from program to program with yo-yo results before. I was skeptical when my best friend introduced Isagenix to me. I was 18 pounds over weight. I have some bad expectations with the product that I would lose weight …

After 35 years of wearing heavy pierced earrings, my earlobes have stretched out quite a bit. They are on the brink of splitting. I think I did the most damage to my earlobes during the ’80s when huge earrings were “in.” I can also blame the …

I had been feeling quite guilty for the past few months. Reason- My husband and my children had been complaining of my newly developed snoring problem. Initially I thought that my family was just trying to pull my leg, but when my son recorded my snores and played it …

As my elderly mother’s care giver, I was in charge of changing bandages after both her leg surgery and a mastectomy. I became an expert of tape and gauze. My mom has sensitive, thin skin, and the adhesive from the tape was really bothering her. We tried switching to paper …

All my life, I have used Listerine as my standard mouthwash. It’s just the way it’s always been. But on a whim, I decided to try a more natural mouthwash, just to see how it compared. I chose Tom’s of Maine because I like their policies, …

This two in one toothpaste and mouthwash is great for my kids. I was a little skeptical at first as any one would be. Getting my kids to use mouthwash that burns is painful not just for them but me too. So, I tried it out myself, it tasted …

Due to long hours of sitting, I had developed an acute pain in my knees. Although I had been witnessing knee pain in the past- they were not of the severe category. But this time my knee pain just made me restless and I found it difficult to even …

I have just recently tried Wellsprings Serenity on the advise of a close friend and want to recommend it to any menopausal woman who is searching for relief. This product is a natural progesterone cream recommended for menopause symptoms and other conditions related to hormonal balance.
I don’t have out …

I am a proud mother. I wouldn’t trade my children for the world. They are a joy and a blessing everyday. I enjoyed everyday of pregnancy. The one thing I could live without, the stretch marks I received during pregnancy. Stretch marks can really …

PlantLife soap is a natural, old fashioned cold-processed glycerin soap made with saponified olive, coconut, palm kernel, and soybean oils. The lemongrass variety is one that I purchased in the summer to use on my combination skin which tends to be a little oilier in the summer. When I have …

Facial tissues are hard to come by at work so theft is something that is common. For that reason, when I buy a box for my desk, I go with the cheaper brands.
One of those brands is Value Choice.
I like the Value Choice Brand because I can buy …

I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …

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 am still fairly new to using douche products so I have still been shopping around to find the one that is best for me. One that I have recently used is the Walgreens brand disposable douche with a fresh scent. I purchased a four pack of this product …

Pycno C is the newest supplement product in the health market today from LVE Company which specialize in health and wellness. Pycno C comes in capsules and its main ingredients are world’s super antioxidants Pycnogenol and Acai berry with vitamin C and calcium ascorbate. Pycnogenol and Acai berry are …

I have very sensitive skin and my private part is no exception. There are a lot of commercial feminine washes out in the market but I am not one of those women who could use just any of them. I was diagnosed by my OB gyn before to …

Due to my hectic schedules- trying to balance work both in the in office and at home would sometimes leave me no time for my personal care. Wearing make- up everyday was a part and parcel of my daily routine, but removing the make —“ up in a proper …

I have tried liquid skin and patches to protect my fingers from blisters and sores when I am bowling. Some weeks, I spend hours practicing different bowling techniques to try and increase my bowling score average. The end result is that I end up with blisters, sores and sometimes …

The best time to quit smoking is now! Well, if you smoke, and are thinking of quitting, don’t delay too long. A lot of people think of quitting as a new year resolution. As I have now been a non smoker for over a year, as I quit just …

I’ve been having leg cramps and foot cramps as a symptom of my fibromyalgia for years. I’ve taken muscle relaxers at times, but prefer not to be on any more drugs than I have to be. When I first developed them, as a teenager, I would take over …

Ivory soap is known as a gentle soap and that is one of the reasons that I decided to try it. I am constantly trying new things just to see if I can find something better. I purchased a three pack of Ivory Soap at the grocery store for …

When I have a cold or flu in the winter, I like to use an inhalant vapor product in my vaporizer, to help soothe a cough and congestion, and make my sinuses feel better. There is just something nice and soothing about menthol to make your stuffy head feel clearer …

I bought YogaBean Yoga Mat late last year for $30 online. It happened to be a great yoga mat, and I like it. Here is my review.
It had the measurements of 35×60, which was not too large but not too small for a person which stands 5′8. It did …

After enjoying my Prevention Fitness Systems Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss DVD a few weeks ago, I thought Id try their Express Workout: Dance it Off, with Jennifer Galardi.
Since I already own several dance workouts that feature Latin and Hip Hop Styles, I was …

If you are looking for a new and simple scale then I would suggest this scale to you because I have had a good experience with it. I purchased this item online for the large price tag of $70 and I thought this was a lot of money but …

I have always loved natural soaps. They are gentle to the skin and not as drying as most of the mainstream bars which are actually not real soap, but rather detergent bars.
Spearmint is one of my favorite mint smells, especially in the summer. It is a bright and refreshing fragrance …

Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …

My mother has got diabetes since 8 years. It was quite a shock for us when we first knew that she’s got diabetes as there is still no cure found for this disease. It was quite hard to tackle it as a family, because we didn’t heard any thing …

When my partner bought a vacuum from Oreck, this air purifier was an extra “gift” that came with it. It looked really nice and professional and I thought it would be a great machine. The idea of not having to replace filters sounded great… and supposedly it would just …

I literally ran out of the door and bought it when I first saw the Alli commerical on TV. What pulled the trigger for me is “first FDA approved”. I thought FDA thinks it works, it must work!
Did Alli do what it says it will? Yes it did. …

I sometimes have a problem with dry throat and hoarseness in the winter, or whenever my allergies are acting up in the summer and spring. I have tried several throat soother products, slippery elm lozenges, etc. and most of them work fairly well. When I last ran out of my …

Provimin Spirulina Vegetablet is a natural health food made from blue green alage by Siam Algae Company in Thailand. My father gave me three boxes of Provimin, which he got from his trip in Japan five years ago. He was telling me that Provimin is the “food for the …

When I lived near the shore in New Jersey, there was a little bath shop that sold upscale products and brands like Crabtree and Evelyn. I became a huge fan of this brand and its products. One of my favorite purchases was the La Source bath tablets, which carry …

I am always on the look out for fun new workouts. Maybe I bore easily or I just want a new challenge, but either way it has sparked my interest in a lot of novel methods of exercise. Take for example my latest routine, the Pussycat Dolls …

We simply love it! No, we are not a community of hearing impaired. Only one of our friends uses the hearing aid but it has practically made everyone’s lives easier and better.
You see, ever since that accident that permanently damaged her eardrums, she has dragged us all in the …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

I have always been in search of anything that could make my teeth whiter. We, Asians are believed to have a “yellower” teeth. I have been struggling to fight that for as long as I remember. I have tried most teeth whitening stuff of various brands. Some work good …

I use bath salts in conjunction with frequent hot baths to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. This therapy has been extremely helpful, especially when I use high quality Dead Sea salt and in large enough quantity. The minerals in the …

My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …