Control solution is a must when using blood glucose monitors. Several companies will give it away for free if you are an owner of their monitor, such as the brand I new now, ReliOn. But, when I used One Touch Ultra blood glucose monitors, I had to …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

There are several reasons to use this product when you have a chronic pain condition. The first is that it works. I have used this for sprains, fibromyalgia pain, sore muscles and joints, and even bruises. I have also used it for nerve pain, although it is not …

If you love ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, than you may just want to try out the new dance based workout I just found and performed featuring famed chorographer Cal Pozo, and fitness/dance expert Lisa Wheeler.
In the Dance Fit Cardio Salsa Sizzler workout you …

A couple years ago, I went throug this sort of get-healthy kick in which I started watching what I was eating, I started excercising, and I quit smoking. I probably shouldn’t have tried doing all of that at once, because it took it’s toll on me, and not in …

A bottle of Carica Wellness Spirulina Capsules has 30 capsules/500 mg and it is priced at $4 each. I actually first bought this product because I wanted my obese niece to loose weight. I’ve known Spurilina as a dietary supplement long before and many testimonies about its …

I have been taking One A Day Weight Smart Vitamins for several years now and am totally sold on them. I swear that they help keep my weight down, although I don’t know how. I try to eat well, but know that I consume way too much carbs …

With the advent of all the modern technology in medicines, I found it interesting that people were paying good money on magnetic bracelets. I was extremely skeptical and negative about the process. But people were attesting to their effectiveness .
Then last January my roommate had to undergo …

I was broke one week and instead of buying new blades for my regular razor, I decided to buy a pack of disposable razors just to tide me over until the end of the month. I was in my local discount store and decided to buy a 4 pack …

I like to have a cool eye mask ready for when I have a headache or sinus issues. When I have an allergy attack, my eyes swell and something cold helps to get me back to normal. Almost any problem that involves inflammation can be helped with cold. I had …

Sanrio is the creator of undoubtedly one of the cutest (and profitable) characters ever imagined—“ Hello Kitty. The tiny and eternally adorable kitten has graced so many products for so many years, she is an icon—“ even appearing on high end diamond jewelry and designer products all over the world. …

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only allergy medicine that really works for me. The generic versions work as well, so sometimes I do buy the store brands. I like to keep a liquid version of the product around for emergencies. Although it is intended more for kids, I use it because …

I was very inticed by this and wanted to try it to help me lose about 15 to 20 pounds, I’ve never been one to use diet supplements but because this one is FDA approved was why I finally gave in and purchased it. It’s pretty expensive for the …

About a year ago, I decided to add to add some vitamin and mineral supplements to my diet in order to help control my blood sugar. I did some research to determine which supplements would be best and then set off to the store. At the store, it quickly …

I’m not big on mouth wash but lately I have been using it. I didn’t really know which kind I wanted, so I just used the kind that was in my boyfriend’s bathroom. The kind he had in there was Scope Original Mint Mouth Wash. It has really had …

The Iron Gym Exercise Bar is basically a pull up bar that provides additional workouts as well. I bought it because it was at a very cheap price compared to the other pull up bars, and there was no drilling required. The way it is designed makes the bar …

I am always looking for new ways to curl my hair. I have extremely stubborn hair that doesn’t want to work with me. As soon as I get the curl in and turn around, the curl disappears. I thought I would try these curlers that I found at Walmart …

I have purchased a lot of bath products from the Body Shop in the past, but I have to admit that this is one of my favorites. I do not consider myself to be very picky when it comes to shower gels. The main things that I …

I bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

I am always in need of bandages in my house. If my kids are causing injury to themselves, then I, undoubtedly, will. I’m a very accident prone individual and keep bandaids on me at all times, in my purse, in my car, even have spare boxes of them at …

Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, I would say, are the best and most comfortable tampons out there, and for several different reasons. These tampons are plastic and are very easily inserted. I find it very hard to use the cardboard ones, as many other brands are, because they are very …

Last year I decided to start exercising more, and along with my new daily routine came more perspiration and body odor than I was accustomed to. In order to work my new plan into my day, it required me to do my workout in the afternoon, and I did …

The norstar BioMagnetic is nice and very good for health,it is easy and comfortable to use and at an affordable rate.
This Norstar BioMagnetic is a product from Vitalia Health Limited.Very well constructed and made for every one.
The exclusive grid polarization concentrates the Norstar’s field penetration in the body, …

When I saw this product, I laughed at the name. It was in a non-flashy tube, and the name just begged you to pick it up and see what it was. It is a curl defining cream, often used to scrunch hair into attractive waves and curls. I …

My hubby and I had been trying for some time to get with child and because of this I’ve been taking Prenatal vitamins for some time. I’ve noticed a few things about the first bottle or two I snagged. First they were very expensive, and second they …

Ok, here is one of those products that you see on the shelf and you think… seriously???
After a few blinks and a blank stare, I realized that I had actually read it right. It said Anti Monkey Butt powder. Monkey Butt. Seriously.
I think this was …

I have suffered from acid reflux for many years. I take a proton pump inhibitor to prevent most of the symptoms before they occur, but once in awhile I have “breakthrough” symptoms that require some additional therapy. Sometimes I turn to over the counter acid relievers or enzyme products, especially …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

My mother’s friend once brought our family a Brita Water Filter Jug. We had seen Brita advertised quite a few times in our lives and while we had wanted one, not trusting the water in our area, especially in the little village where we use to live once upon …

There are only three worth competing fitness centers in the Philippines and Fitness First is one of them. I started my membership with Fitness First in July 2007. Back then, I knew I wasn’t physically fit as I tire easily and so in an eventful afternoon, I went to …

First time I consumed Nutrilite Daily is when I became Amway member and got it as bonus package for the member. As its name, Nutrilite Daily is a daily supplement which is best consumed on the morning, before we do our daily activities.
In Indonesia, Nutrilite Daily is sold in …

I had to purchased this gadget for my grandma as a birthday present. I know she will like thing so much, because every time she needed to check her blood pressure, she needed to ask my cousin who happened to be a nurse. She would always ask her to …

I purchased this product at Dollar Tree. I had recently undergone a strong chemical process on my hair that left it feeling very fragile. Since my budget was limited, I was hoping that I would find a product suitable for my needs and I was very surprised …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

I occasionally use earplugs when I have a valid reason to. I am a musician and try to preserve my hearing, since my ears have taken some abuse in the past, leaving me with a slight case of tinnitus. At home, I use white noise to help me sleep …

I have often had trouble with allergies. But the over the counter allergy medicines just did not quite do the trick. And when my allergies are bad enough that I do break down and obtain an over the counter allergy medicine, it always dries up everything on …

Ever had one of those days when you just cant comb your hair properly? Well I have. And I can tell you that it definitely isn’t fun. Most of the time if that happens, I end up wearing a cap of some sort to hide my hair. However, there …

Being an ex-coffee drinker, I wanted to whiten my teeth more than they were, but my dental insurance does not cover whitening. So, I decided to try the Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal strips, and bought a box of 20 for a little over $40.
I have …

I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

I bought my Fit & Fresh Portable Drink Mixer By Vitaminder for a little over $5. It was my first time buying one of these little mixers, though I have been wanting one for awhile.
It is small and comes with a little travel case. All the stirrer really is …

I bought this product not only for its functionality, but its sleek look. My mother is elderly and does not see well, and whenever she would wash her hands with the hand soap in the kitchen, she would manage to spill it everywhere. This pump solved the problem, …

As I am getting older, I have noticed fine lines around my eyes and I have been actively looking for a product that can help to reduce them or slow their progression. I heard so many people talk about retinol, I finally decided to look for a product with …

After I had fallen in love with a lotion that had the Naked Bee’s orange blossom scent, I found out that they also made a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner. I couldn’t buy it fast enough. This is a natural product, without the usual detergents we see in mainstream brands. There …

When I was shopping last week for some new deodorant, a lady was standing in front of the shelf with my usual brand, which is Secret. While waiting for her to finish and move, I happened to see that some items were marked down to two dollars. One of …

For over two years, I have been using alcoholic based sanitizers for my hands but I found that with time, the strong scent of alcohol was starting to irritate me very much and was becoming hard to tolerate it. I decided to look for better sanitizers which would be …

I have lived my life battling with pimples since my adolescent age till now that I am on my early 20’s. I’ve tried lots of products designed for my pimple prone skin and had professional treatments and facials before.
As I was browsing through the racks on my favorite …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

I actually received this from a friend and I’m so glad I didn’t buy this when I came across it. The bottle does look nice though, I must give credit for that. And for everything else, it could be better, a lot better I mean. This toner isn’t cheap …

If you have bad migraines, you probably understand the idea of paying ridiculous amounts of money for product that claim to get rid of them. I am here to help you avoid at least one of those.
I wasted nearly forty dollars on a one ounce spray bottle of various …

I was browsing in a store when I came across a root beer float flavored lip balm. I had seen this flavor before in various cosmetic brands like Bonne Bell, but this one was an all natural product, and had the kind of ingredients that I really like to …