While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …

The first time I saw Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on a television advertisement, I found it really promising. I thought this could be the best solution for my long-time problem of itchy and flaky scalp. I had this problem back when I was still a teenager. There are certain factors …

I have diabetes, and I have tried to reduce the amount of medication I take by adding natural supplements. I believe nature works better than chemicals anyway, and I have had some good results with various products. I decided to try the Nature’s Way with gymnema because I …

Due to my hectic life schedule, taking medicines I or giving medicines to any of my family members would be forgotten. This would make very worried and also make me feel unworthy as a perfect house maker. Though the condition improved a lot after assorting the medications in my …

I decided to try Band-aid tough strips finger care because I often get cuts on my fingers and regular band-aids seem to hinder my ability to work properly since my job mainly consists of typing. I purchased the Band-aid tough strip finger care at the grocery store for $2.94 …

I have had a lot of trouble finding a tampon that I actually think is comfortable, and that does a good job. Platex pearls are fantastic tampons that really do a great job and are exceptionally comfortable. It can often be pretty difficult to decide between different tampons in …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite brands of scented products. I spend tons of money at their stores at least twice a year when they have their clearance sales.
I came across a bottle of the Eucalyptus Spearmint massage oil last year, which I had not seen …

I have been taking various forms of fiber ever since my doctor recommended it as a way to help regulate my symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. For much of that time, I used basic, cheap psyllium fiber supplements that you can get anywhere. Eventually, I learned that other fibers had …

My hairdresser used to use this on my hair after coloring, and I always left with it feeling very soft and looking incredibly shiny. I asked her one day where I could get it, but she said they did not sell it, it was a professional product. I thought it …

I use essential oils regularly in my own aroma therapy products and for health reasons. One oil I like to use for its fragrance as well as its ability to add some effect to muscle rubs and oils is spearmint. My last purchase was from Now Foods. I have used …

I thought of getting a blood pressure monitor so I can take my BP myself when I want to without relying on doctors, clinics and hospitals. I decided to buy one primarily because of my husband who has a tendency to get high blood pressure. He is not …

These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …

One of the newest variants of toothpaste giant Close Up is Close Up White Now. It is contained in a classy transparent plastic box with a deep blue color used to create the concept. It snatched my attention when these boxes were piled up neatly in the supermarket. I picked …

I have used Dramamine in the past for motion sickness, with good results—“ but when I was due for a boating excursion which was likely to provoke motion sickness, I happened to be on an antibiotic with which I was not supposed to take with the Dramamine. This created …

I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …

Pre-surgery, I never worried about the scarring involved in surgical incisions, cosmetically. Post-surgery, I indeed acquired a souvenir in the form of a hypertrophic scar. A readily available topical scar gel, over the counter in drugstores, was the Dermatix Ultra scar treatment gel.
It was only a year …

My skin is very dry and the cold weather outside only makes it worse. I have tried a lot of body oils, moisturizing lotions, and body creams in the past to hydrate my skin. Although I have found that most of these products have made a difference …

As a child I can remember that one of the ads that I had always seen on TV was the one for Lippman nail hardener which said that it was the best and most effective way to grow your nails for people who had trouble growing their nails because …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter months and oily and acne prone in the summer. I had been fighting with a lot of pimple breakouts for a month or so before finally resorting to a “harsh chemical” to help get rid of them. This chemical is …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

I am diabetic, which means I cannot indulge as often as I would like in sweet treats and desserts. At least not the regular kind—“ but we diabetics do benefit from the low-carb diet craze, as the sweet products made for low carb dieters are much safer for us to …

I am more hypotensive than “hyper” in real life. My skinny frame will hardly be a suspect for hypertension. But I occasionally experience anxiety, ever since my post-college period and depression became a habitual disease. Once depression gets the best of you —“ you’re marked with …

I bought quite a lot of balls before. I bought Altus Athletic 65 Cm Fitness Ball once for around $25 online because it was hard to buy a fitness ball here. It weighed 2 lb, not too heavy for my frame of 5′8, and it was 65 cm …

For as long as I have been running, which is over twenty years, I have heard from everyone from fellow runners to doctors to strangers’ testimonials that glucosamine sulfate is a wonder supplement for reducing joint pain. I have suffered from joint pain, and as with all my various …

Recently I tried a diet and fitness plan geared especially for treadmill enthusiasts. If you are interested in a workout program which features walking for its main exercise, this plan might be what you are looking for.
The Training for Life 14 day fitness and …

I get extremely painful migraines with the aura with the throbbing pain in the head that hurts my whole face and causes me to become very nauseas. One of the items I use to make handling a migraine a bit more bearable is the Earth Therapeutics Dream Zone Sleep …

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 am seriously not a fan of the this product that BSN has out and they could do a lot of things to make this a whole lot better and than maybe it would actually receive a decent review but as of now I am being honest with you …

Dear Lord how in the world have I ever lived this long without this amazing product?? Honestly, I just wish this had been invented when I was younger and really had chubby thighs that always rubbed together when I tried to exercise. And gosh almighty those sores HURT! I think …

Skin infections are so common these days and the main reason is the unhealthy water we use, water is scarce in our area and we store rain water in a storage tank which we use for cooking, washing and bathing purpose. So this unhealthy water causes plenty of skin …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …

When I was browsing online at Amazon, I happened across a picture of this piece of soap, and had to stop and take a closer look. It is one of the darn prettiest soaps I have ever seen. It is a natural-cut style, and made from two colors …

Crest Whitening Strips work like a charm. They are simple to use, taste crisp and clean, leave your mouth feeling fresh, and within two weeks after using them each day, your teeth honestly shine and glimmer like those of people on television. They’re absolutely awesome, and I …

At my cousins wedding- I left no stone unturned in doing all the things in my power that could help me look beautiful and glamorous ( my make- up and hair do). Though I did succeed a great deal and won many admiring glances at the wedding party- the …

Not so long ago, I forked out about £5 to treat myself to what I thought would be a decent foot file from Scholl, a brand that specializes in foot care and I found it hard work to use. I would get an aching arm from trying to …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

My dentist told me that my teeth showed some evidence of grinding, and it was probably happening in my sleep. He wanted to make a molded night guard for me that was going to be extremely expensive, so I was not able to get it at the time. …

I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …

I always loved collecting different products that would help me maintain my health and beauty in a rather simple and effective manner—“ right in the comfort of my home. Though I loved experimenting with any new kind of products available in the market- I always preferred those which were …

My relation with my body aches and pains seemed to be never ending. By the time a particular pain would heal- there would be another pain round the corner just ready to attack. As a result I would be constantly on a lookout for new things in the …

I am one of those persons who find it rather difficult to sit for long hours rather comfortably. The fact that I suffer from a aching back, coupled with the pain in my neck and shoulders- makes it just impossible for me to sit in one position for a …

I have never been the type who would even consider buying an electric toothbrush. Something about them just strikes me as lazy. But I do have to say that my experience using the Oral-B Cross Action Power Toothbrush has changed my views on electric toothbrushes (the one I …

I bought ‘Master Massage Professional Massage Chair’ because of the need of the hour and recommendations from my doctor. The massage chair is extremely efficient and is an excellent one. The chair is very light in weight and I suppose it is even lighter than the weight provided in …

As we grow older our mental capacity to memorize or to remember really depreciates a lot especially when it runs to your genes to have Alzheimer’s or Dementia. My father’s relative runs in their genes to have Dementia. I have seen the traits to …

When I was younger and in high school, I never used deodorant, and trust me, that made me quite an oddball to my fellow students as well as a target for secret ridicule from the nastier girls in class. But the reason why I never wore deodorant was for the …

I bought the Neti Pot to help improve my breathing. I work in a dusty environment and have developed chronic sinusitis. I have seen three different doctors about it, I tried various nasal sprays, both over the counter and prescription. I also had surgery. …

The last time I purchased my daily vitamins, I decided to try out Walmart’s Equate Mature Complete, similar to the Centrum Silver vitamins I have been taking the last few months on the recommendation of my doctor.
When looking over the ingredients and supplement strengths, I found them …

I have a friend who is a fellow diabetic, who has become obsessed with stevia. He wants me to use it exclusively, because it is healthy and natural. Generally, I am all for healthy and I love natural products—“ but I do have taste buds, and they are not …

I have been using the Aquafresh toothbrush for many months now on a daily basis. I am very happy about using it and think it does an excellent job cleaning my teeth everyday. I would love to share my experience with you.
First of all, I must note the unique …