Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

One of the fish oil supplements I have been taking daily is the Nordic Naturals Kenai Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplement. I like this supplement because it does not have a fishy taste at all. In fact, this supplement has a lemony citrus flavor that I find pleasing. I …

I bought some Mineral Ice Rub at the drugstore, because I had a sprained back and wanted to try something new to treat it with. The cool blue gel is not greasy at all, and I found it to have a pleasant, cooling menthol smell. It didn’t make my back …

This is a shave gel that I’ve only found at the Dollar Tree. I thought that I’d give it a try because when I shave, a lot of times I’ll end up cutting myself here and there and have to wait around until the cuts stop bleeding so that …

Sometimes I try a product just because it is a little different than anything else I have seen. This product is supposed to support the immune system and promote healthy adrenal function. Since I had suspected adrenal fatigue in the past, although it was never proven, I thought I would …

I had a lavender and rice filled throw pillow that I loved to heat in the microwave and use to help relieve tension and fibromyalgia pain, especially in the winter. The cover was a thick, plush microfiber zip up cover which could be removed and washed, and the interior was …

I am really a long time user of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly even before I switch to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream. Though I have the creamy formula, I always see to it that I have the jelly one. This is already a part of my health habit when it comes …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown, and I try every kind of volumizing product I can to keep it looking thicker. When I heard about this organic product that is specifically made for limp and thin hair, I was interested. When I heard it was a …

I ended up owning and using this product in a very unusual way.
I actually really like the taste of olive oil, and I cook with it all the time, use it in salad dressings, and also use it for making skin lotions and creams, and massage oils. There is never …

I picked up these throat tablets at a nutrition store, because I sometimes suffer from a hoarse throat due to reflux flareups. It can actually evolve into soreness, but it is usually just a croacky voice and a feeling like I need to clear my throat a lot.
It …

I like to carry protective covers for toilet seats when I am forced to use public restrooms. I have used a few kinds, and most of them have not really impressed me with their quality. The thing about catching bugs from toilet seats is that you are most likely …

For something as disposable as toothbrush, I didn’t really get the purpose of sterilizing it regularly. At the time I needed a good cover for my toothbrush, before packing my luggage, that’s when I fully acknowledged the use of steripods. The steripods were handed out to us …

After my very first experience with bio oil, I have been hooked. For me this is the ultimate miracle oil for a wide variety of different skin problems and issues.
I was first recommended to try Bio Oil after being bitten on the face by an animal. The …

I have always been a fan of dial products and I also am a fan of deodorant. I sweat a lot for a woman and will not go a day without some sort of antiperspirant or deodorant. When I saw the Dial Roll on Antiperspirant Deodorant Crystal Breeze, I …

This is a place for you to get some advice and vaccination for your baby and small children. When my baby just born in Belgium, they called me to have a visit to our house. They are monitoring the growth and health of our kid.
And when the kid need …

For several years now, I have been religiously following the family custom of washing my feet two times a day- once immediately after getting up and the second time —“ before retiring to bed. Since I have been practicing this custom right from my childhood, it now seems something …

Summer is just a few weeks away. To prepare for my family’s camping trip in May, I’ve just packed in Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock in my travel luggage. I got this sunblock spray from last summer and still have half bottle left. To be honest, I had a …

Age happens. I have to put it bluntly because it is the truth. One big problem many of us face as we get older is joint aches and pains. The sorts of pains that are the warning signs of arthritis. At the same time it is confusing because we …

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 have used a lot of different flosses looking for the best one. When my Hummingbird powered flosser ran out of tips and I couldn’t find more, I decided to give this product a try. I am not the world’s biggest fan of “Listerine flavor” but with it …

It has been a very long time since I last used a facial mask. The weather outside has been extremely hot, unfortunately causing me to do a lot of sweating. Although I rarely suffer from facial outbreaks, I still experience other problems such as exaggerated pores. …

I take fiber every day to help with controlling the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and to support general health and manage my blood sugar better by preventing spikes.
I have used a variety of different types of fiber supplements, and gummies were always one of my favorites. When I saw …

I have turned on so many people to the Burt’s Bees product line because I’ve used and loved their products for years now. I started using them in my twenties when I happened to pick up some lip balm at a convenience store, and I haven’t looked back yet. …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

If you just arrived from another planet this will be the first time you hear about the Atkins Diet.
Otherwise I guess you have read at list once about it since it is so popular especially because a great number of celebrities and public figures brag about using it.
I started …

I found out about this great little hair accessory from a friend who was wearing one. She has long hair like me, and likes to wear it up for our hot summers.
She told me it the best pin she had ever used—“ so I bought one. I had to …

Ive had acne ever since I was like 14 years old. Its been taking over life for a very long time causing me to feel insecure about how I feel and what I look like to other people.
So I decided to see a dermatologist after trying almost every possible …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

The Fitness Plaza is, by far, the friendliest fitness club in the Allentown area. They offer a wide range of classes, such as Pilates, Yoga, Cardio-Box, Step, Boot Camp, and the list goes on. There is an indoor track, free weight area, cardio equipment, and several types of …

I’ve heard so many positive things about this shampoo that I just had to try it out for myself and see what it was about! Clairol isn’t a brand that I usually go for when buying hair products, but I see their advertisements all the time on television and …

I suffer from allergies in the spring and fall, and have struggled with finding the right kind of medication to control them. I have tried many prescription drugs, but they do not seem to work for me. The only medication that does work is Benadryl, and it makes me very …

I have been trying out some of the products made by Lush Cosmetics in Canada, and I have fallen in love with the whole line. Aside from their second-to-none bath bombs and soaps, they also make some great moisturizing products and shampoos. The Dream Cream body cream was a …

Around January of 2009, I had found out that I was pregnant. I was so happy and could not wait to tell everyone the excited news. Well, about a month after that I was feeling so much pain with a lot of cramps and did not know what was …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, and those close to me know I have a love of bath salts and other bath products. I use something different nearly every night so I don’t get bored. It also helps to keep my skin healthy if I add …

For most of my life, I walked through the deodorant aisle looking for a couple of key terms - “antiperspirant” and/or “clinical strength”. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I would watch the commercials for products like Lady’s Speed Stick or Degree and my big takeaway was that I …

I recently purchased a cushion massager w/infrared heat by Dr. Scholl. Now, not too bad actually. It comes with attachments so you attach it to a chair and I even used it sort of as a mat. (that I laid on) It said it had 8 …

I have a combination skin that leaves my t-zone a little oily from time to time, especially when the weather is a little off in our neck of the woods. My breakouts are just minor inconveniences that leave me with one or two inflamed looking pimples, usually around my …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

The winter season always left my entire family suffering from cough and cold and hence it became vital to actually keep all the cold relief aid stocked up in my medical kit well I advance. Though many of my cold and cough medicines, cough drops, or cough syrups did …

I bought this spray after hearing several people say it was good to help layer products and build volume. It claims that it is an all purpose spray, but I would have to disagree with that. It only gives moderate hold, and even with multiple layers of product, you cannot …

Although I loved going long drives with family and friends, the only set back of these journeys would be a fatigued body due to continuous driving. This would leave e drained completely and all the fun and frolic of the long drive journey would be short lived. I thought …

After attending a diabetes clinic at a local Veterans Hospital, I learned a ton of information on the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System; as well as got to try it for myself. As there are many monitoring systems on the market, I thought others may …

A friend who I visited in another state introduced me to this body wash. He has very sensitive skin, but does not like having to use totally unscented products, and this product works well for him, and also the rest of his family love it. I used it …

Last year I bought McDavid Waist Trimmer for around 2000 pesos via Amazon because I can’t find that particular product offline. So I bought it with my credit card and wore it for around 3 months. Here are my experiences.
This product is a waist trimmer that helps you lose …

I went to GNC looking for a supplement to accompany my current weight loss plan and hopefully speed up my weight loss by helping me feel full.
The clerk at GNC highly recommended the Lean Shake mix, which was available in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry flavors. He explained to …

This product, manufactured by Stiefel Laboratories, is a wart and corn remover. A wart is described as a small tumor (caused by a viral infection) that resembles a cauliflower or a blister. It is rough to the touch and is found often on the hands & feet, but also …

Fungoral is a shampoo which features antifungal capacities and it is used to cure fungal skin infections. Its main ingredient is ketoconazole which can be commercially found in shampoos, topical creams and oral tablets. Ketoconazole 2% is also quite famous under the Nizoral brand name.
Personally I suffer from …

When I saw the cool green color of this wash, I had to pick it up and see what it was about. I have only used a few of the Dial body washes, and they were pretty good. This one claims to be an oil moisturizer formula, which is clear …

Last week I was given a gift of a small tube of Neutrogena Anti-Aging Hand Cream with active soy and spf 15. I was surprised at the small size of it (only 50 ml) but happy that it fit in my purse. The first time I used it I …