When I decided to put some gold highlights into my brown hair, I wanted them to stay nice. I asked the hairstylist if there was a product that would preserve them, and she actually suggested this natural product from Shikai, which surprised me because they do not carry this in …

Proform CrossWalk Caliber Treadmill is a nice, affordable (under $700) treadmill with many good features. The belt is 55 inches long and 18 inches wide. I personally prefer 20+ for width, but 18 is still okay. The machine has side handles to hold onto while you exercise, a set …

I started a weight loss program at the end of July, my first official day of dieting being August 1st. Near mid July I was picking up things I knew I would want or need, such as a pedometer. Because I started gathering things later on in …

After enjoying the My Personal Trainer Bellydance Fitness Workout, I decided to order the Discover Bellydance DVD series by Natural Journeys. I found the DVD set while checking out the seemingly endless list of dance discs on Amazon.
While I won’t say that price was …

Equate Multipack Tampons pack contains 40 tampons of 3 different sizes, each kind packaged separately in a smaller box. The largest box has 18 super size tampons, the medium box has 18 regular ones, and the smallest one has 4 light ones. The variety of sizes is very convenient, …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

Gua sha is a Chinese home remedy that has been in existence for centuries, preserved by traditional practitioners of Chinese medicine as well as the average everyday housewife who learned it from her mother and so forth. In fact, Gua Sha is one hundred percent natural, which means no …

This massager is a horrible piece of merchandise. The only reason I bought it was because my husband would get off of work and complain about how much his back was hurting. I figured if I got him something that he could use at work, then he would A …

My friend in the UK likes to send me bath products that are popular over on her side of the pond. This one came to me from the famous Boots Chemist. It’s a body wash with a sweet vanilla fragrance. I have liked nearly all of the Boots products …

I use essential oils for medicinal purposes and to make bath products and aroma therapy blends. Clove oil is a staple in my collection because it can be used for so many things. I normally use it in bath and body oils that have a spicy scent, or add …

We purchased a Weslo Cadence C22 tred mill from Kmart not that long ago and have had the opportunity to use it for a while now. Overall, the C22 has been able to keep up with our exercise routines and with our kids “playing” with it. It …

I noticed lately how many toothbrushes are on the market that are electronically operated. I have wondered about these toothbrushes since first hearing about them. I wanted to know how well these actually worked and if there was any noticeable difference from a regular toothbrush. I have children who …

This shampoo was recommended to me after I had my hair colored at a salon. I was complaining about the higher cost of the Redken products to protect color, and my stylist told me that this shampoo would work every bit as well as the Redken, and I would probably …

I’ve tried so many different lip balms and moisturizers over the years, and most of them, I liked quite well. But, some, I liked more than others. I have used Burt’s Bees products for a while now and really like them, but then I came across a …

Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

Among the variety of Safeguard Soaps available in the market, I like the Safeguard white. It is what I buy for the entire family to use as a bath soap. Personally, I like Safeguard white because for an all-around skin germ protection soap, it is very affordable. Only …

Blue Goo Super Pain Relief Gel is a fantastic product and I recommend it to anyone who needs speedy relief after exercise or for anyone who may be suffering from a lingering muscle injury. I often apply a little of it after an intense workout, because it dulls the …

I am diabetic, and have been taking alpha lipoic acid for several years. It is a powerful antioxidant, and it is has been shown to prevent painful nerve damage from diabetes and also to potentially be able to reverse mild cases. It also provides some help with controlling blood sugar, …

I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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My hands are dry by nature but as I do a lot of dish washing and other things that require my hands to come in contact with water they become even drier. Rough hands are not only uncomfortable but they’re also unattractive so I looked to purchase a …

My hair is a strange duck, I tell you, because it can be dry and brittle one day and oily the next and most days I just try to avoid the issue all together and pull it up in a pony tail, but I got my hair cut not …

Since learning about how aluminum in anti-perspirant products can increase your risk of cancer, I have been trying natural alternatives, hoping to find one that works as well as the mainstream ones so I can replace them permanently. I have had a pretty hard time with this, as most of …

For more than six months staying in the Philippines, I have come to know a lot of Food supplements from Tianshi because I personally take them as my food supplement and that is why I can attest of its affectivity plus the benefits I get from taking them. By …

I have combination skin which is very dry in the winter, but very oily in the summer. My requirements for cleansing it are different depending on what time of the year it is. Summer often leaves me dealing with mild acne and a shiny face, and my cleanser needs to …

I have used several products to treat my old, deep, white stretch marks on my breasts, butt, and hips, but I never stuck with them or had the patience to apply them multiple times a day. Plus, the cost was prohibitive on the more effective-seeming stretch mark products …

I was given a bar of this soap from a friend who is a natural soap connoisseur. (and who is turning me into one as well) I love the texture, fragrance, and natural pureness of handmade soaps, as well as the skin benefit they provide and the freedom from questionable …

I have been trying to lose weight for most of my life. Various friend and relatives will buy well meaning gifts to assist me in my efforts. This product was one of those well meaning gifts. I got it for a birthday present, and when I first saw it, I …

I was in need of a new bike since the one I had for my whole childhood no longer worked. I headed to the store looking for a bike with a larger seat and one that was under my 200.00 budget. Color …

I tried this product for two reasons. One, it was to treat dry nasal passages that I have had every winter whenever the heating unit starts running until the day we switch it over to cool. I also may have issues in the spring when my allergies hit and my …

I have ridiculously pale skin. And I don’t mean that I’m just pale. I mean that, on certain days, I might look positively corpse-like, and I’m just not sure how long I can keep telling myself that “pale is in this season”. I’ve tried tanning beds and sun tanning …

My dad is diabetic and had a hypoglycemic attack last year. He has medicines so we didn’t really monitor his blood sugar until the attack happened. My sister decided to buy him the One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System so that we will no longer worry about his …

A few weeks back when I happened to visit my cousin, I was rather surprised to see her hair looking healthy and beautiful. The previous time I had seen her she was quite worried about her falling hair which had become quite scanty and looked quite dull and lifeless. …

To begin with, this antibiotic is very effective. I first learned about it from my dermatologist. I went to her office to have my face checked up. After few minutes of diagnosis and a little pricking she gave me her prescription. The capsule has no other name except on …

The after effects of my prolonged illness seem to take a toll on my hair to a great extent. Apart from making my feeling dry and rough, I experienced hair fall which I thought would turn be bald if I didn’t do anything to solve this problem. This is …

My boyfriend needed new glasses and so I called around trying to find the best rates. I found out Target had the best rates so we went there. I called on a Monday afternoon and was able to get him in that Thursday which was really nice. …

After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …

I have used a few Philosophy products here and there, and although they are expensive, I generally like them a lot. When I splurged and bought myself some lip treatment made by the company, I also tried out this eye cream. I have some “dark shadows” of my own. …

Last vacation, when I happened to visit my sister for few days, I discovered this amazingly new product called —“ Ahava purifying mud mask. Since I happen to be a total beauty buff coupled with the fact that I had already used the Ahava purifying mud …

Just like my hands, I am taking extra care of my feet. I’m seeing to it that they are properly rested after a long day’s work.
To relieve them from stress, I massage my feet using Avon FootWorks rough skin remover cream. …

I received this product as a gift from my husband after asking for it for Christmas. I had seen the facial system on TV and it looked like something that would be a nice addition to my beauty routine. I had been steaming my face in the …

I am a strong supporter and user of natural health products, and purchase many of them at SuperNatural a unique store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recently I had a kidney infection that nearly had me hospitalized. After two strong lots of antibiotics my immune system was drained and although …

Mouthwash can do wonders for a person that has dry sticky mouth. I know that I recently got into mouth wash because I have the horrible habit of smoking. In order to cut down the smoke breath in my mouth I wanted a strong but subtle mouthwash that I …

I got tired of using Off repellent whenever I went outside, because it left a sticky filmy feel and I always had to shower it off later. I had tried Skin so Soft by Avon, and while it worked a little, again, it was an oily film. I …

I purchased Aquafresh ExtremeClean recently because it was on sale for under $3. I usually use Crest products, but I am always willing to try other brands, especially if I can purchase them on sale or with a coupon. So, when I saw this toothpaste on sale, …

I have never liked the feeling of water in my ears, and often when it gets in there, I can’t get it out, leading to temporary hearing loss and the frustration of “swimmer’s ear.” Since I bought a pool a few years ago, I decided it would be a good …

Few weeks back I saw the sauna belts commercial on the tv and I saw that how this product works like the magic and how effective it is in loosing weight. I thought I have also become little overweight and I should loose the weight too. And I …

I have been coloring my hair for several years, and since I have a weird combination of thinning and normal hair on top of my head and dry, damaged hair in the back, I often use a lot of styling products to boost volume on one end and add shine …

I received a bottle of Handi-Bac coconut-lime-verbena fragranced antibacterial foam as a stocking stuffer one Christmas.
It’s made by Bath and Body Works, one of my favorite companies for skin care products. I always like to keep an antibacterial around for when I am out and about and might need …

Late last year I bought Remington EP5000SS Smooth & Silky Women’s Rechargeable Epilator for $30 online when I started to epilate again. It was made by Remington, and with a nice design of dark red and gray colors, and its versatility and neat features, it is one of the …

If any of you have ever had a cold, or started to get a cold I highly recommend taking Emergen-c. It is a powder that you just add to water and drink. Emergen-c is vitamin c as seven mineral ascorbates, 32 mineral …