I am a regular user of OPI nail polish, and when I saw that the same company that makes OPI also had a skin care line, I was curious. I decided to try out their caramel cream juicie lotion. I love the taste and smell of caramel, and even though …

I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter and oily in the summer, especially when I am using heavy sun block products. I have found that some detergent based cleansers can be too harsh for my face, and that lotion and cream cleansers which are oil based can …

Recently my sister came over to visit and needed some maxi pads. I bought some that she could use and there was half a bag left over for me. I don’t usually use maxi pads, but had these left over and didn’t want them to go to waste. The …

I was hesitant to try this product, and very skeptical. I have tried several natural deodorants that are liquid crystal based, and most of them just did not do a good enough job to convince me to switch from my dangerous, aluminum laden toxic Secret brand.
I agreed to …

The reason I noticed Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy was its recommendation for routine baby skin care. The skin on my hands dries out every winter very bad. I suffered severe, agonizing pains caused by cracks and sometimes open bleeding splits, no matter how hard I tried to prevent …

I am always looking for supplements and alternatives to helping me lose and maintain weight specifically for diabetics. I found Diabeti Trim Chocolate Packets at the local pharmacy. I like that the box comes in seven packets so that you can take one each day and the …

I have mild adult acne that tends to flare up based on hormone cycles. I find most acne treatments to be irritating to my skin. I read many reviews on this product before purchasing. There are more expensive professional units out there, but I didn’t want to spend a …

I do get a good bit of fiber in my diet, being that I love grains and such, but I take supplements sometimes just to get a little more, or at the very least, all that I should be getting. I have tried Metamucil in the powdered form …

Being Asian, I was born with Black hair and I’ve colored my hair a few times just to get a different look. I particularly like my hair looking somewhat on the brownish side to highlight my fair features. So when I noticed this product from Sunsilk in …

I have hair that is very frizzy and out of control at the ends and in the back. I have been looking for a product that will smooth it, give it some health benefits (yes, I know hair is dead) and not weigh it down too much in the process.
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I have a hard time swallowing pills and try to avoid it. That is one of the reasons I purchased Doctor’s Best MSM powder version, instead of a pill form. Before I purchased it I read that it can be stirred into juice or water, so I figured it …

I used to work in a drug store and I knew that people, especially elderly ones, often purchased camphor spirits, but I didn’t really know why. I knew it was used in medicines like Campho Phenique and in vapor rubs and steam inhalants, but I wasn’t sure what folks …

I regularly color my hair at home, and generally I have been happy with the results. When I used to have it colored at the salon, I paid hundreds of dollars more a year, and the effects were harsher on my hair than the at-home kits. I did learn …

These oral care strips are designed to freshen your breath when you are out and about and when it is obviously inconvenient to use a mouthwash. They are from the Listerine brand and apart from freshening breath, they are designed to kill germs - which is good - …

I have a problem in the summer with sweating beneath my breasts. Summers get very hot in the South, and this is a constant battle. I have been using powders and various natural products, trying to stop this problem, which can often cause pimples and itching if not treated. Powder …

One of my favorite Bath and Body Works scents has always been their spearmint eucalyptus. It made me interested in other spearmint based scents as well. Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) is a company that makes organic, natural, vegan products that never test on animals. I have tried a few of …

This product was passed along to me by a friend who had tried it and said it had too many side effects for her to take. It is a formula made by a Dr. Ray Sahelian, supposedly an expert in natural medicine. I read the information about the tablets …

My mother gets her diabetic testing supplies through Liberty Medical. She is legally blind, and uses the glucose monitors that “talk.” I am also diabetic. When I could not get strips for my own machine right away, my mom was kind enough to share her new machine and strips …

With a name like Merry Hempsters, this was one product I had to try. It caught my eye in the store and made me laugh. I have fibromyalgia, and I have become a muscle rub aficionado over the years. This, I believe, is the first one I have used …

Walgreen’s Intensive Healing Moisturizing Lotion is basically the Walgreen’s brand for Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion. The main ingredients are the same, and the Walgreen’s version is $3 cheaper than the Gold Bond Lotion. I am thrilled that I have found a less expensive alternative to the …

I love to work with essential oils. I use them for massage preparations, aroma therapy, and general treatment of skin and health conditions as needed. I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil and use it regularly in a great variety of things.
When I read …

When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …

I use hand sanitizers a lot.
I like having them available, especially when I go places where I have to touch a lot of stuff like doorknobs, shopping carts, and other and various things that lots of people have been touching.
I’m always worried …

Like most people, I am very familiar with Shaun T. I have watched his late night television infomercials on several occasions although I never had the urge of order any of his exercise products until fairly recently. I have several close friends who have raved about how …

Everyone wants to have beautiful sparkline white teeth. Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster, is a great product to help you achieve your whitening goals. This product does work by using peroxide. It has some pros and cons to it,but basically it is worth buying. If you are thinking about …

When I developed a severe pain that started in my lower back and radiated down my leg and into my foot, I at first assumed it was my fibromyalgia playing another nasty trick. When it did not get better as soon as I expected, I started to wonder if it …

For a few years now, I have suffered from chronic bleeding gums. I was pointed in the direction of Ascended Health’s Oralive product by a friend of mine, and after a few months of use, I can honestly say that it is the greatest toothpaste I have ever used.
First …

How I love these and the kids! The vitamins not only give you strength and agility throughout the day they also give you great patience, concentration and stamina. I also had one and I felt much stronger and fresh because normally my head is always hurting, I always feel …

I’ve heard a lot about the stevia plant over the last year or so, and it’s becoming a big deal in the health food circuit from what I can tell. I’ve got a couple friends who actually grow it, but I don’t have that kind of patience or green …

Have you ever used a product, and then thought, something was a bit “off” but you couldn’t put your finger on what it was? I found a tube of Aim multi-benefit toothpaste in my local Dollar Tree, and since it was a great price and I needed some toothpaste, …

The reason I tried this mouthwash is because I was suffering from cough and phlegm and it was very hard for me to breathe so the pulmonologist recommended this product. I just needed to rinse my mouth with this mouthwash twice a day, once when I wake up …

According to a Statistical survey, consumption of chocolates and sweets doubles and even sometimes triples during Christmas time. This is the time when dental surgeries get fully booked as complains of sensitive teeth and gums become worse. However, our teeth need to be cared not just during Christmas time …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

I’m only in my mid-twenties but I was told by many people, some of them experts that I should start getting into the habit of taking multi-vitamins while I’m still young. I think it’s to make sure I get everything I need to keep my body strong and healthy, …

I purchased this Bodymax B15-GE1 exercise bike at the recommendation of a personal trainer friend who suggested I compliment my gym sessions with workouts at home. This particular bike had everything I was looking for, was in my price range and most importantly it was available for collection …

When I saw a tall, black, slightly leaning shaped bottle of Giovanni D:tox body wash in my shower, I didn’t know who had put it there. I later found out that my partner had—“ and thought it might be a good product for me. I had been complaining about the …

Verseo Air Pressure belt
I always woke up with pain in a leg or some other place. Since I am not a pain-killer fan, I visit the spa for a massage to deal with the pain. This was way beyond my means as I spend almost half my monthly earnings …

I’ve recently become a huge fan of Wai Lana Workouts, so I purchased the Eco Ball kit to add to my growing collection. Luckily I happened to find this Wai Lana Pilates Yoga kit at TJ Maxx at a substantial savings.
One of the best …

When I first tried these patches to give up smoking I got a painful raised red rash where I had stuck them to my skin. I called the company help line and was told that I had a reaction to the adhesive used and that I should discontinue use. …

Catching the flu is something that we all seem to get every year, especially in winter. Unfortunately, because the flu virus changes all the time, there are no complete cures or ways to stop this illness. The flu results in symptoms such as fever, blocked nose, runny nose, coughing …

A few weeks back when I happened to attend my cousin’s wedding, something really terrible happened to me. As I was getting ready for the reception, to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring in compact powder, without which my make- up felt just incomplete. At …

If you have ever suffered from plantar fasciitis, or “heel spur” as it is sometimes called, you know how miserable it can be. Years of working in a retail job where I stood for long hours took their toll on my poor heels and I developed severe pain in …

I always look for comfort when I’m tooth brush shopping and I prefer soft bristles for my sensitive teeth and gums and a small head for my smallish mouth. Many toothbrush heads are just to big for my liking. I have actually been known to select a child’s …

Professional Push Up Pro is a simple exercise equipment that you use to help you do your push ups, whether you’re a male or female. It has great packaging, and by that I mean the box is practically plastered with pictures of how to take advantage of this …

Pond’s has always been a trust brand for a while, I remember seeing my mother use pond’s cold cream every night prior to sleeping when I was a child. Now, its my turn to use it.
I have a stable skin and not prone to break outs, but my skin gets …

This kit of eight different styling tools/accessories, and an instructional video was given to me for a Christmas present. Every one who knows me personally has probably heard me complain about my thinning hair, and the lady who bought me this kit was told that it worked best for thinner …

I sort of inherited this shampoo from a friend who has blonde hair. Or rather she had blonde hair, but decided to dye it brunette. Now that her hair is dark, she has no need for a product to bring out the gold highlights. I did not think that I …

Skin cleansing products have always caught my fascination and I just loved experimenting with different aids in order to help me keep my skin clean and beautiful. Also the fact that I always believed that a —˜dirt free skin’ was perhaps one of the greatest secrets of my beautiful …