There has long been a suspicion that I may have a mild case of lupus. I was told years ago to always wear sun protection when outdoors—“ just in case it’s true. Having seen and talked to many lupus patients who suffer with the symptom of photo sensitivity, I know …

I like to get a nice hot bath sometimes and every now and then I like to add a little something to the water to make the bath even more relaxing than it already is. I bought Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads as well as some bubble bath …

I may be a sucker (or at least went throug a period of being a sucker) for natural remedies and supplements, but who wouldn’t want to try a supplement that promised you’d be stress free? Ever since I started my new job in retail (when I’d been job-free for …

I had an injury to my ulnar nerve from putting pressure on my elbows, thanks to my bad habits and the arms of an office chair which has now been permanently retired.
This injury caused me to have pain and tingling in my little finger, all the way up …

Playing a cricket match with my nephews last week indeed did feel quite a fun and enjoyable experience, but since I am not very well versed in this game, I just happened to lose my balance while trying to catch a ball high up in the air and fall …

In December last year I got pimples on my face which I attributed to the late nights and the sumptuous dishes, cakes and sweets during the Christmas holidays. It was really embarrassing for me to still have pimples at my age of 45 years. So after making some inquiries, …

I am usually not a fan of feminine pads but there are times when I just do not want to wear tampons. I tend to only have trouble with menstrual cramps during the first day of my cycle and I always find that when I wear tampons during that …

Since moving to a dry climate, in the middle of a very hot spring, I have had to add much moisturizers to my skin and hair routine. I was a bit horrified when my scalp began to flake a bit, not huge amounts, but enough to be disconcerting. I …

Cosmo skin is a glutathione supplement. I’ve been taking this food supplement since last year, not to whiten my skin, but to get rid of skin blemishes and pimples. I heard from clients’ testimonies that this supplement effectively smoothen face and eradicate blemishes, so I gave it a try.
For …

My father had stroke, and it is necessary to have his blood pressure monitored closely. Since all of us are working, nobody can really take charge to measure his pressure. We always had to call our neighbor who is a nurse to check it. We’ve done this for about …

About six months ago, I switched to all natural skin care products, and this was the first and only all-natural body soap I tried, because I liked it so much I didn’t even want to try anything else. This all-natural soap product contains only four ingredients: coconut soap, water, …

If you are overweight and you want to lose some pounds of your body weight it would be much better for you to understand that the process of the weight loss is the road without the end. One of the most profitable branches of the economy is the industry …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to tame the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also to help me relax and sleep. I love this therapy, and it has become a huge hobby as well—“ I try every kind of bath product that is out there to keep things interesting. When …

I have always been a fan of Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo, if for just the smell alone. I do color my hair, and I have been using sulfate free shampoos lately, both to protect the color and to lessen my exposure to the chemical detergents so that they will …

I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …

One of the worst peel off facial masks I have ever used was the Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque. It did not peel off my skin and face easily at all. I had to wash it off, but I will say it did make my skin …

I have been suffering from a backache for quite a few years now. The fact that my backache resurfaces at regular intervals, I am required to take special care of my back to prevent the reoccurrence of the pain. Moreover, since my work routine requires me to sit …

My desire to quit smoking led me to try another product. This time it is Nicotex Nicotine chewing gum; a popular product of its kind in India manufactured and marketed by Cipla.
I had previously tried this by using a herbal product (No Addiction), which turned out to be …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

I originally received this Pediacare product from the mother of a child that I frequently babysit when she is out of town. He has serious sinus issues, and gets colds very frequently, so his mom simply told me to keep the unit at my house just in case I ever …

Plantar fasciitis sock
What is plantar fascitiis?
If you feel pain when getting up in the morning or at the beginning of activity the plantar fasciitis sock is the right thing for you. This pain is caused by prolonged standing and it worsens everyday. Inflammation of the thin tissue layer which …

As an avid coffee drinker I usually buy a whitening toothpaste but I was short of money last time I needed toothpaste so I just bought this Colgate Great Regular Toothpaste from Tesco for an economy price of £1 for 100ml tube. As soon as I start using …

I started out trying to make money on the internet by taking surveys. During that time, I received several trial packages of medicines and health products through the mail to try for whatever ailed me.
I have problems with my knees and so I received a trial box of …

Just imagine…at one point you have complete vision and then macular degeneration creeps up on you and you only have peripheral vision. You cant see the television, or read, in fact life is very different for you.
This has recently happened to my Uncle, an articulate, interesting gentleman who loved …

I bought the acne free set at the drugstore after having used procactiv for a few months. This kit was a lot cheaper and I did not have to pay for shipping and handling.
At the time I used this product I was used to proactiv so …

Normally, I buy Scott tissue because it lasts longer than other types and is more cost effective. Recently though I found a coupon in a flyer for Cottonelle bath tissue, and since my local drugstore had a good sale going on the brand, I bought a small package …

I have been completely hooked on home Microdermabrasion treatments ever since I learned the many anti-aging benefits manual exfoliation has to offer. Whether I want to rev up circulation and speed up the transfer of nutrients, help peel away dull surface cells, or simply improve skin texture …

I decided that I wanted to fragrance a body wash with green tea to give as gifts and for my own personal use. I already had a couple of different fragrance oils that would do the trick, and as I mixed them into a clear soap base with some light …

Since I have turned forty-one, I have become concerned about aging and how my face looks. I have always heard that facial exercises can help to tone the face and reduce signs of aging. I certainly am not one who can afford plastic surgery, so this is an appealing alternative. …

I’m not a big fan of bar soap, as I usually use body wash or my acne wash, but I was at a friends house for a few weeks and I used her dove soap during my time there. I was surprised to find that I developed a love-hate …

Elmex and Aronal are toothpastes which usually have to be bought in a set because both toothpastes have a different effect on your teeth.
Both toothpastes were developed by the GABA-group - a company from Switzerland which specialised on health and mouth care products.
The price for the toothpastes in …

This was the first time I had visited Dr.C Mark Fung as a patient, but it will not be my last.
Dr Mark is running an excellent office. When I called and told them I had lost a filling, they fitted me in the very next day. When I arrived …

This is a great cream for healing scars and any condition which causes crusting of the skin. I used it after I had a minor surgery. I had stitches that got very inflamed and irritated from another medication that was used on them. I discontinued that because of my reaction, …

For quite a few days now, I had been experiencing a severe allergy on my skin which indeed was making my life just —“ miserable. What really irritated me about this skin allergy was that part from causing severe itching; this allergy almost made it impossible for me …

When I was away and could not access my stick of BodyGlide, which is an anti chafing product that works really well, I went on a hunt for a similar product to help me with some blisters I had developed while walking in a new pair of heels. …

Whenever I get a cut or scrape I look for something that will aid in its quick and painless healing. I like to be able to use a bandage that is comfortable, inexpensive and waterproof. I have always hated having to switch out a bandage each and every time …

I like to make my own bath and body products sometimes, and give them as gifts or use them myself. I like shea butter for a moisturizer in the winter when my skin tends to be its driest. I decided, after reading some shea butter “recipes” online, that I wanted …

I purchased Sally Hansen’s Maximum Growth Daily Nail Growth Program because I had to cut my nails due to them being really dirty and uneven. As soon as I finished cutting my nails, I missed them dearly after wards, so I decided that I would try and find a …

I would like to make a review with this product because I am very glad that I used it for how almost one and half months now. before I was very problematic in my weight and because I am very conscious in terms of taking slimming pills, I always …

I cannot spend time in the sun unprotected because of a medical condition. When everyone else has a goegeous tan, I am white as a sheet.
This year I decided to try something new—“ self tanners. I asked around and a lot of people had their own favorite brands, …

Of all the supplements I have used over the years, one that has not worked at all for me is Grow Extreme form USN. I have used this product more than five times and found that it does not do anything at all for me.
I am pretty sure that …

I would recommend the Natural Balance Cleansing Wipes from Femfresh if, like me, you like to use something to freshen up your intimate area throughout the day. These wipes are PH balanced and hypoallergenic and claim to gently cleanse and deodorize. There are various reasons why you …

Recently I went on a diet so I can lose a little weight. I love food and when I eat, I really eat. A friend of mine told me that he eats these things called Full Bar Appetite Control Bars. He says they help keep his appetite in check for …

I used to think that, once I discovered neutrogena cream cleanser, I would never switch to anything else. But, my curiosity has always gotten the better of me, and every two or three weeks I’m trying out a new product or product line that I’ve never tried before, and …

Coppertone Sunscreen with insect repellent is one of the best sunscreen lotions for children. This sunscreen lotion will protect your children from getting a horrible case of sunburn, while at the same time this sunscreen prevents children from getting bit from insects such as mosquito’s, gnats and bees. …

In case if you don’t know what an elliptical trainer is, it is, basically, a piece of exercising equipment that you walk on. Ellipticals are different from treadmills: instead of walking on a treadbelt you use two large walking pedals.
Nordictrack CX 925 Elliptical is a very solid, sturdy machine. …

Psychotic depression occurs to about 25% of people who are admitted to the hospital. A person suffers from the normal signs of depression but other symptoms are apparent such as hallucinations and delusions. Many people who suffer from Psychotic depression are aware of the fact their delusions …

It’s maybe once every three months that I experience any kind of serious breakout, and usually it’s somehow associated with my stress levels at the time. About six months ago, I got married, changed addresses, extended my hours at work, and was generally having a stressful time of it, …

When I started coloring my hair at home, I noticed that it was gradually losing its shine. I have several different shine serums which do help, and certain shampoos make it look healthier than others, but someone told me to try this hair spray, because it leaves behind a nice …

Just like many Filipina I used to be dream of getting the fairest skin tone I could ever afford. I envy fair-skinned ladies and have really spent so much on different products just to achieve lighter skin tone. Then this Glutathione craze suddenly hit the market. Every one is …