I have had a problem with thinning hair and hair loss for a few years now. Since I have several medical conditions which can all contribute to hair thinning and loss (diabetes, possible lupus, and hypothyroidism) there is no way to be sure how to treat the condition. So, I …

I take fiber supplements to treat several health conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome, which can leave me either constipated or with diarrhea at any given time. It is unpredictable and random, therefore something that treats both extremes of the symptoms is the best option since it is difficult to …

Several years ago, I experienced a pretty bad rough patch in my life after making a rather dramatic move, and went through a period of depression that took me a year to get myself out of. But, because of that depression, which I ate my way through, I ended …

My feet tend to get severely dry and cracked which is something that I’m always frustrated with. I first discovered this at a CVS a few months ago, I wanted to give it a try because the store associate told me it was one of the best to …

I have one of those high-sided claw-foot tubs in my child’s bathroom, and I love it, but she has slipped a tome or two (without harm) trying to get in and out of it. She’s still young and it is a bit too tall for her to just …

I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …

Foot care products have always fascinated me. Since I have always felt that our hands and feet were perhaps the most exposed part of the body, according to me they needed to regular care to help keep them in good condition. So for this purpose, I always loved trying …

Bath & Body Works has some amazing scents in their products, and I find them really worth their money because the quality is so good and the products last so long. I love their lotions and such, but also their shower gels and body washes. I especially …

I know it’s crazy to talk about bandages but the thing that I wanted to talk about was how I loved these things. They really did some justice when it came to healing my hands. Well, my finger that is. Here goes the story, I was at work and …

The Conair Body Benefits Compact Heated Massager cost me around twenty-five dollars around a year ago. Today, it’s still selling for about the same amount of money. Speaking of money, this heated massager ended up being a waste of money for me, so I returned it. I had a …

Cory Quirino’s World of Wellness is a well-known line of wellness products in the Philippines. With the recent strain of dengue that has been going around, my mom decided to get me the Health Protect Insect Repellant Spray (Lemongrass) upon seeing Cory Quirino recommending it and hearing some …

I have been using teeth whitening products for years. I have used strips, rinses, toothpastes, and many more products to keep my teeth white. The Crest Whitestrips worked for me, but they became too expensive, so I was looking for an alternative to the whitestrips when I …

For as long as I can remember I have been plagued with all sorts of allergy symptoms. While the tell tale sneezing, watery eyes, and headaches are unmistakable, often the exact causes elude me. Perhaps in a world filled with dust, dander, and chemical additives; I may never know …

I’m not a morning person. I always feel a little sick when I wake up too early in the morning and eating or drinking water right away is never a good idea. As it is summer and I’m trying to lose a little weight, I had been doing a …

I had cut my finger pretty bad one time when I was trying to pry some frozen foods apart with a rather sharp knife. Not smart I know, but that is what I did. I decided that the best course of action was to bandage it up myself and …

I’ve always been a coffee drinker since I was about 15 years old. However, when I was younger, I used to drink much more of it each day than I do nowadays. I’m lucky now if I drink one cup each morning. It’s not that I have stopped …

This soothing gel works pretty well, although it can’t quite take away all the discomfort and unsightliness of sunburned skin. This soothing gel is sold at the Dollar Tree for just one dollar, and in my eyes, that’s a good price for a six ounce bottle of this stuff. …

Standing on one’s feet for many hours on end can, eventually, lead to feet problems later in life. After years of standing for many hours on end, that damage can lead to the need for special insole padding or medication or even medical procedures. I want to avoid potential …

A few months back when I had been attending friend’s wedding, something really awful happened to me. As I was all set to get ready for the marriage to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring my make- up kit and this made just panic. The …

I’ve had pharmacists actually tell me before that there’s not much difference in effectiveness in an SPF 60 product and one with an SPF 100 (and can you believe they actually make that, because I’ve tried it before), but I still see that higher number and think it just …

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 tend to shy away from optometrists running their own independent practices because I feel as though they are far more expensive than chains. I do have a vision discount plan, but assumed that it would still cost less not to take advantage of it at a discount retail …

When I had severe itching and rashes all over my body in summer, my dermatologist prescribed me to use Neko Bouquet Soap along with an antihistamine medicine. It was the first time when I used this highly popular soap and found it useful not only for rashes, but also …

I bought this little inhaler on a whim. I thought it might have some effect of keeping me awake when I had to take allergy medication, instead of trying to counteract the effects with caffeine or other substances that might have side effects or interfere with the action of the …

I have fibromyalgia, and I like to use various essential oils in bath preparations, massage blends, and general aroma therapy uses. Now Foods has been a company I have purchased many essential oils from. The price is great and the quality is generally very reliable. Since I started using …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

My Pyramid is the replacement to the old food pyramid. This new pyramid tells you how much of each food that you eat you need less or more of, depending on your height, weight, age, gender, physical activity, and the meals you eat. I went on the website and …

If you have read any of my other reviews, you will see I’m into health and fitness. I think I’m very healthy. I have not been to the Doctor in at least 4 years. I exercise daily. I also take a Tablespoon of Fair Trade Organic Molasses Everday. You …

In May 2006 I bought a baby myna as pet bird and I often let it play out of cage. When the myna felt hungry it would fly to me and twitter loudly and it often stood on my shoulders or even head. Someday it flied away and returned …

I can remember the first time I ever heard of BC Powders. I was working at a drug store, and I had seen them on the shelf. People often asked for them, so I finally asked the pharmacist what was so different about them.
I was told that basically, …

Although the price was a little high for an eight ounce bottle, this product claimed it was concentrated, so I gave it the benefit of a doubt for longevity and bought one. I like Pangea Organics. They have some very interesting combinations of scents, and very therapeutic, natural products. …

The morning after pill is an emergency pill where you can take if you think you might be pregnant but don’t want to be pregnant. It’s called Levonelle one step or Levonelle 1500. This is a well known pill by all women. We all have used it at some point …

After attending my best friends wedding and thoroughly enjoying it to the core, I started feeling an acute pain in my legs. I guess this was because of the long hours of standing at the wedding functions, which at time didn’t seem to hurt. But now my feet especially …

I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

Walking has always been one of my favorite exercising routine for the past few years. Since I am fitness freak- I never ever tried missing even a day —“ except for those when I experience severe back ache. The pain in my lower back which seemed to surface at …

The one thing I really hate about spring and summertime are the black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. One of my favorite natural bug sprays to use to keep those nasty insects away is Buzz Away Extreme Natural Insect Repellent. It does an amazing job keeping those insects away while …

I like to use a cornstarch based powder in the summer to keep dry and avoid heat rashes. I used talc for years, but when I learned about its possible health risks for women, I switched to other powders and abandoned the soft but dangerous talc. I have used several …

It’s getting to be that time of year now, and it’s important for me to keep all kinds of sunblocks and after sun lotions, which is why I went ahead and bought the CVS Aloe Vera Gel with Lidocaine and Menthol. I have to say I was a little …

Enervon C claims to give more energy and happiness to customers. And it does just that. When the first case of AH1N1 was diagnosed in the Philippines, I was scared that it would someday be a victim of this deadly virus. Thus, my first response is to find a …

Bee’s lead a busy life but have a short life span. I discovered that these highly organized insects have a distinct social order like the ants. There are the worker bees that have are noted for the energy and are tasked with gathering pollen all throughout their life. Thus …

Over the past couple of months I have been suffering from a really bad lung infection with terrible coughing and chest pains. During this time I have been drinking tons of Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea. It has helped break up the mucus in my lungs and ease my …

The Healthtrax gym in West Springfield MA is a decent gym to go and workout at and I have been there many times when I was when in the area and the only thing I can say that would have made this place better would be the hours. This …

For years I’ve constantly struggled with managing my weight. Although I don’t eat a whole lot of food during the course of the day, I still found it difficult to lose weight. Drinking lemon water with honey before eating and incorporating moderate exercise into my daily routine did not …

After hearing me complain about my pimples for a few days, my mom handed me a bottle of CVS Purifying Mint Masque and urged me to try it. I was a little weary at first because, though I’ve used face washes before, I’ve never tried a face mask. Furthermore, …

When I recently made a concerted effort to switch to more natural hair products, one thing I needed in the arsenal was a frizz control serum. I have combination hair. The top of my hair is fairly healthy, but thinning. (The thinning is the reason I switched to more …

Spending quite a few hours sitting in front of the computer always gave rise to a pain at the back of my neck. Although I did try using pillows behind my back to support my neck and make myself more comfortable on the chair, my neck pain still remained …

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 …

I had a severe tooth ache that nothing was even knocking the brunt of the pain off of it. I searched online and in home remedy books. I came up with this, swish nyquil around in your mouth, sounds easys right, well it is and it truly works. I …

I sometimes have allergy attacks which leave my eyes looking swollen and tired. Also, I am aging and that has its effects on the look of my eyes too, which is more noticeable in the morning. I have always liked the Earth Therapeutics brand. They make some wonderful tea tree …