I really really hate it when I can’t function the way I’m used to. I like to be active and keep moving, and the thought of staying home on a day off just irritates me to no end. Usually I’m quite content to go on a hike or walk …

Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

My husband is very good and very healthy. But his only problem is that whenever he goes to any other place or due to change of weather he catches the cold infection very soon. And whenever it happens he also suffers from the dry cough for several …

If you want to lose weight and keep it off the best diet to go on is with Jenny Craig. I have currecntly lost around 4kilograms, my goal is to lose 8 kilograms in total. I have also done Jenny Craig 8 years ago where I lost weight then …

I love to try out natural products, and Alba Botanica is a brand I have often chosen. They have original scents, and do not test on animals which is a big deal to me as an animal lover. This passion fruit scented body wash was one that I purchased …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …

Ever since I was fifteen, and had a horrific experience at the dentist, I’ve been terrified. In fact, I make every excuse NOT to go to the dentist if I can help it, and when I do finally go, it’s usually only under duress because I’m in ridiculous pain. …

I have two dilemmas running in tandem and wreaking havoc on my emotional state. The first is this, since I’m a writer, I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading, both for my own editing purposes, and for research. The second issue is that my age …

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 …

Natural Acai 1000 mg fat burner is the dumbest invention I’ve ever come across. There are reasons why I feel this way but the number one reason is because it just doesn’t work. I hate taking things that do nothing for me. And plus I wasn’t sure what I …

I am a tea-lover and I have been drinking Kankunis Herbal Tea for almost three years now. This herbal tea works wonders in my health especially in allowing me to be more active every day. It also helps me to regularize my bowel movements …

My mother have about eight or nine sisters, which means I have many aunties. I grow up with these aunties around me, so I’m quite aware of what aunties want. Apart from wanting their husbands to pay more attention to them, wanting their kids to excel in …

I am always trying to lose weight, and I will try supplements to help me, if they are effective and reasonably safe. When a friend recommended this one, I looked it up online to see what was in it. Her claims were that it took her appetite away as effectively …

Despite the cracked and dry hands I’ve dealt with over the use, I have also dealt with dry skin all the way around. I think the reason why I deal with dry skin is because it runs in my family. I try to find the right lotion to use …

Soframycin Skin cream a quality product by Aventis pharma Pvt. Limited . The ointment is used to apply on minor open wounds or skin diseases. The cream is very effective and heals the wound in just 3-4 days if use on a regular basis. The cream doesn’t burn like …

I have had a problem with thinning hair since I turned forty. I’ve tried every anti-thinning serum, vitamin and shampoo there is. Most of the products that actually had some benefit were just ones that made the hair feel or look thicker without really changing anything about the hair or …

Garlic has been used, for generations, to treat anything from the common cold to acne and even as a mosquito repellant and has long been said to be a true wonder drug in the homeopathic world. I don’t get a lot of garlic in my diet on a daily …

There was a period about two years ago, when I was experiencing a high level of lethargic tendencies. It wasn’t anything like depression or anything like that, but I was always tired and always unmotivated to do anything. I was going through an incredibly stressful time, having just purchased …

I have always had a few skin tags on my body, even though I didn’t really know what they were called until recently. They are basically folds of raised skin, and they are benign growths. The one on my neck is a bit embarrassing, but I assumed that unless …

I have used this product for a long time and I don’t see any changes in my skin, sometimes I see it like it’s glowing but it may be just my imagination.
This product is recommended for many doctors but I don’t recommend it.
Its active ingredient is glutathione that is …

When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …

A few days back, due to severe cold symptoms, I had been experiencing nasal congestion and this made me highly uncomfortable. Since I wasn’t able to breathe properly through my nose, I tried breathing with my mouth which sometimes resulted in me snoring all through the night, thus posing …

Since I have been using mineral salts in my bath to help treat symptoms of fibromyalgia, I have become interested in how minerals work in our bodies and how important they are. I was intrigued when I saw this shampoo, which is not only full of minerals, but also a …

I often use Tylenol instead of Advil for pain relief, since the ibuprofen can irritate my stomach if taken for more than a few days. However, Tylenol does not treat inflammation, so when I know my problem is inflammatory, I prefer to use the Advil. I often take the …

Sitting down for a few minutes and reading on Health Magazine has always been part of my daily routine for several months now. I do that because it keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be missing something very …

I actually look forward to taking one of these vitamins each morning just after breakfast because they taste so good. They are sweet and have a light orange flavor. The orange flavor is never overpowering or too strong, which is good. Although they are chewable, most of the time …

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 …

I bought this Acne Gel from Healthy Options on the second floor of SM Mall Manila. I actually bought it because I read about it online, and so I thought that it might be a good product. What I like about this product is that, it is actually …

I’m a huge fan of the scent of eucalyptus. I frequent some Renaissance festivals that carry essential oil perfumes, and I always end up buying something with this scent in it because I find it so relaxing and inviting and sometimes even invigorating depending on my mood. I had …

I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …

I fell in love with Lush products after using some of their soaps and bath bombs. After becoming intrigued about this unusual powder product, I finally ordered some of it too. There are very mixed opinions about the fragrance. It seems people really like it, or absolutely hate it. …

To make my home gym look a bit more professional I acquired the Technogym multifunctional treadmill and although the aim was originally just to make the home gym look more professional, I soon found that this machine is actually quite a handy piece of work.
As something of a health …

I can’t even explain to you how I felt when I witnessed my first diaper rash. Okay, well not MY diaper rash, but that of my godchild. I used to babysit for my godchildren all the time when they were just little guys and I had a houseful of …

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 am pretty much never getting a good nights sleep. My sleep patterns are all over the place depending on how my day went, how much stress I’m experiencing, what my work schedule is and if I’m able to “unwind” after a late shift in enough time to go …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

Having tried a number of Yoga programs in the last few weeks I wasn’t sure what to expect when I eventually came to The Power Zone: Mind, Body, Soul program with Denise Austin. I simply had no idea that Yoga workouts could vary some much in style …

If you are looking to get in shape and are thinking of buying some type of exercise equipment then Tony Little’s Gazelle Edge Trainer is something that you should definitely consider. I love using the Gazelle Edge. It is a very effective way to help you get in …

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 …

I purchased this fade cream because I had such amazing results with the last Nadinola fade cream I purchased, that was in extra strength with 3% hydroquinone. During the Spring and Summer seasons, my skin switches up on me and gets super oily, and spending time in the sun …

I take various herbs and supplements in an attempt to keep myself from using traditional medicines. One herb I had heard good things about was fo-ti, as it is said to increase blood flow to the brain. The bottle I purchased lasted just over a month, and while I …

The Scarsdale Diet is one of several diet plans that I’ve found online and tried. It consists of a fairly comprehensive meal plan that is supposed to be followed for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you’re supposed to resume a regular healthy eating routine …

I was buying some vitamins and such online a while back and one of the “suggested products” was the Apothecary Vitamin Dispenser, and I thought it would be ideal to pair up with the Vitamins, so I wouldn’t have to deal with so many bottles. I bought two …

I have always struggled with my weight, and have tried some pretty silly diet aids, always trusting in friends who swear they work. This product was actually given to me by a friend who told me they didn’t work. She was going to throw them out, but I said I …

The cute name of this product, believe it or not, is not why I bought it, although I am subject to falling for those kind of marketing ploys. I actually bought it for myself, not a baby—“ and because of the ingredients. I have always been a tea lover and …

Last summer, while playing with his friends, my son accidentally landed on his hand, and hurt his index finger. Because of his wailing pains I rushed him to the hospital, expecting a fracture. The finger turned blue-black and had a frightening look. After his x-rays were done, it turned …

I use a variety of styling products and I am fond of the Suave brand when I need something inexpensive but good quality. I bought some Suave sculpting gel one day at a discount store. Unfortunately this is one Suave item I was not overly impressed with. The gel …

My daughters, age 8 and 11 years old respectively, are picky eaters. It is a daily challenge for me to ensure that they eat a balanced meal, have enough energy to manage school and other daily activities. Just like other children, they are active and gets hungry often.
To …

After I turned forty I thought I should change my exercise routine and take up something that I continue till old age. I bought a motorized treadmill from Excell, India. I got it for INR 25,000. I live in an apartment so I wanted something that could be folded …

Before my wedding day I vowed to lose weight and I did! I lost almost 6 lbs, well probably not just because of diet and exercise, but I also used Biguerlai Slimming Tea once a week for 3 months.
I bought the box of 25 individually wrapped sachets for only …