As a child I had braces for many years and that made flossing my teeth fully and correctly nearly impossible. I eventually got out of them but ever since I have been looking for an easy way to keep my teeth clean and flossed without having to fight the …

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 …

I tried Herbal Essences Hello Hydration moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and I was pleasantly surprised by how great it works! My hair is long, so it is hard to comb all of the tangles out after it has been washed. But after using Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, my hair …

I have been using the Thermacare Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Wraps a lot recently. I get really terrible menstrual cramps and sometimes the use of painkillers is not enough to really ease all of the pain. I have heard a ton about how heat therapy is useful in reducing …

I was told, about a year and a half ago, that I have sciatica. I had seemed to develop it from some repetative (and not so nice) movements while at work that involved heavy lifting, turning at odd angles while lifting, going up and down ladders, reaching futher than …

This is one of my favorite whitening soaps because it’s not only effective but it is very mild to use. The price is also very cheap and it usually comes in buy one take one packages here in the Philippines. This brand has long been in the …

My sons (who are both teenagers now with raging hormones and sometimes a slight to severe case of acne) and I have all tried a clearasil product very recently (their vanishing cream). I had a good experience with it, though it didn’t really help my son’s more severe blemish …

A friend who is really into biofeedback told me that I might benefit from the process to help relax my muscles when I have fibromyalgia attacks or back pain. She allowed me to use this device for a couple of weeks to see if I would like it, since it …

I turned forty a couple of years ago and since then I have noticed every little line and wrinkle on my face. Some friends share my obsession, and understand totally. One such friend showed up on my doorstep one day with a little pump bottle—“ of King Bio Anti Aging …

I am always having an on-going battle in order to keep, or get, my teeth white as I do like my many coffees every day and I do have the ghastly habit of smoking. So my poor teeth hardly have a chance of being white! Every now …

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 …

A few weeks ago I wanted to try a new pre-workout supplement and decided to go with VPX brand N.O. Shotgun tropical punch flavor 1.3lbs. Based off readings it contains creatine for muscle endurance, amino acids for recovery, caffeine, arginine (to promote nitric oxide), protein, zero sugar, zero carbohydrates, …

Another day at the job. Climbing ladders, walking miles, carrying products to and from the store room. Hour after hour, customer after customer and finally it’s time to go home. Once home I sit down to relax for a few minutes. That’s all it takes and the pain sets …

This was a cute little spray bottle that I picked up a while back more as a novelty than anything else because I love those last minute impluse buys at the register in this was sitting in one of those buckets they keep up front that I can’t seem …

I take my kids to Pediactric Partners, which is a pediatrician office. I love taking my kids there becauseit is well kept up and the staff is great. I like how they have the rooms decorated in cartton designs for the kids so it could more entertaining for the …

I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …

I have diabetes, and with it comes the risk of heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. I also have allergies, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, and painful menstrual cramps. When I was discussing the various supplements I take to help manage these illnesses with a friend, they mentioned the idea of pycnogenol to me …

I absolutely love the features that come with my Sportcraft TX400 treadmill! Not only is this one of the smoothest running treadmills I have ever used, but it has features and uses that usually only the more expensive treadmills have. I can increase the incline to 12 different levels, …

While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …

I got a lovely case of foot fungus when I stupidly walked around barefoot in a hotel room. Despite washing carefully, I picked up the dreaded athlete’s foot, and within a day of getting home, I had itchy, burning feet. I knew what the problem was right away, since I …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

A friend of mine is my “weight loss buddy.” We are both trying to lose fifty pounds total before her wedding next year. We try to encourage each other and we try just about anything interesting to lose weight so long as it is safe.
I was a …

I would like to recommend Sensodyne toothpaste to people who are suffering from sharp pain otherwise called sensitivity in teeth. I am often stuck with a sharp pain in my teeth especially after eating sweets or drinking something cold. I have the habit of brushing my teeth twice a …

The advertisements are pretty intriguing for this one, so I had to try! The concept is simple. The 2 in 1 gels are supposed to work as lubricants and as massaging oil. I was worried the tingling kind would be too weird so I went with the warming.
As a …

When I opened a gift and found this body wash in an ice-cream tub shaped package, I was a little confused. It seemed like it would be an awfully messy dispenser, although they idea was cute. Imagine my surprise when I opened it, and found it was actually a semi …

I like to buy interesting lip balms, and this was one that I actually bought more as a joke than anything. It is a “high-powered” lip balm with caffeine, taurine, and B-12. To suggest that the effects of these substances could manifest in any meaningful way through a mere lip …

Since there has been some suspicion over my blood results, I have taken my doctor’s advice, and even without a firm diagnosis of lupus, I take great care to protect myself from the sun. When I go outdoors, I always wear a high potency sun block. I happened …

When I heard about African mango as a weight loss aid, I was interested because I love mangos—“ and I had not heard of this previously. Being overweight and diabetic with a very slow metabolism, I have tried a great variety of weight loss supplements. Most of them …

I’m definitely a fan of Marine Blue Australia Sunscreen. I find it superior to other brands (e.g., Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropics) in a number of ways.
I bought this product off the shelf in our Duty Free shop here in the Philippines. With its claims of SPF30, 4 hours …

Colgate Total Whitening Paste
I’m always conscious about how my teeth look. That’s why I always check it at the mirror after eating. After that I will brush .Because I want to be sure that no small pieces of food left on my teeth. I want it to …

These earmuffs really reduce the noise. If you want to do activities while having some quiet time or just don’t want to hear some stuff I consider nonsense than this product is for you. Is it just me or are people meaner and more crazy these days while at …

I have been experiencing back pain for the past few years. This back pain which sometimes worsens when I happen to work long hours sitting in front of the computer- makes me feel terribly uncomfortable. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it makes me totally bedridden —“ like …

I love the ThermaCare Heat Wraps. They are wonderful! I use them for cramps and for my knee after running. Once you open these up, you simply place them on the part of the body that hurts, and within a few minutes, they warm up! They last for a …

I used to use Tom’s of Maine years ago. I enjoyed the unusual flavors with ingredients like ginger and anise. I recently decided to return to this product after I decided that my Colgate toothpaste with mouthwash wasn’t leaving my mouth as clean as I would like. This …

It is so hard to work with blocked nose, though tiny it makes life hell and working around is almost impossible. I find it so problematic doing anything with a blocked nose but I have to go to work as I am mere accountant in my office …

Personally, there’s something about As Seen on TV products which always manages to catch my eye. I have to admit they really do have great, innovative products. I have, in fact, been buying from their store through the years, the Smooth Away hair remover being my most …

I have a continuous problem of headache. I have checked it but nothing found wrong and the problem still persists. To reduce the severity of the problems, often, I have to take pills. It happened at least once in a weak and so one pill in a weak.
Taking pills …

So I have had problems sleeping pretty much for as long as I can remember. It’s never been that I can’t get to sleep eventually, but that it will sometimes take me two hours or more to get there. I can remember having this problem from at least seven …

My 18 month old toddler had a bad case of nappy rashes recently and as I was browsing in Watson’s, I noticed that Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly can be used to soothe discomfort on baby’s skin. I was impressed as not only can I use it to moisturize …

I appreciate any product that serves a dual purpose in my life, especially in regards to my first aid or skin care items, and if something can not only treat multiple first aid problems, but also cosmetic skin care issues, then I’ll jump at the chance to own it …

Chapped lips are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can hurt and bleed, too. Chapped lips can be a reoccurring problems that surfaces time and again and it seems like no matter what time of the year it is, be it a hot and muggy time or a …

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 …

The pain in my knees had become an on and off affair in my life. Whenever the pain surfaced- it would make life just miserable. I would find it hard to even walk a few steps or sit comfortably on my knees. After seeing my plight- my mother suggested …

Several years ago, while at the dermatologist office, the dermatologist gave me a list of soaps that I could use that would be better for my skin. I have sensitive skin and deal with eczema. On that list was Cetaphil.
Cetaphil makes many different products. …

I was looking for toothbrushes that are not so costly in the supermarket. In these times of economic crisis, every penny seems worth saving to me. In my search for new and good tooth brushes, I found Systema Lion toothbrushes. They do have slim and soft …

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 …

As a former smoker, I’ve always been self-conscious about my teeth. Through the years I have tried all the whitening toothpastes on the market, only to see minimal results. One day a friend of mine suggested I try Crest White Strips Classics, and I couldn’t believe how …

When I gave birth to my daughter I had a stay in Providence Memorial hospital. I can say it wasn’t the most pleasant stay, but I guess it wasn’t the worse one either. I had a cesarean so had to stay in the postpartum ward for about three days. …

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had very painful menstrual cramps, and I’ve tried anything and everything to help alleviate that kind of pain. For the longest time I was taking motrin by the bottle-full. Literally, 1600mg of motrin at a time, and it was making me …

This store brand product from Rite Aid is the allergy medication known as diphenhydramine, or by brand name, Benadryl. Diphenhydramine is the only allergy medication that has always worked for me, so I try to keep it always on hand. I have pollen allergies, mold allergies, and several mystery …