There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

I can remember using Nair Hair Remover as a teen, and man it was some awful stuff back then. It smelled of rotting eggs and when I tried it out on my underarm area, it burned me so badly that my skin was raw, red, and blistered for …

I recognize the value of proper nutrition and good health. In fact, I never get tired of finding means and alternatives to provide everyone in my family the right nutrition and supplements to sustain their good health development.
When my kids were …

Medimix , a medicated neem soap , very healthy and cheap scure for acnes and pimples. My skin is a bit oily and thus very prone to pimples and acnes .I consulted many doctors and skin specialist and tried various products recommended by them. Most of them worked …

Medicated, menthol and Eucalyptus oil based vapour inhalers have been around since the 50s and their popularity has not waned. This is especially true in Asia.
Almost everyone has bought and tried a inhaler to get instant relief from blocked nose at least once.
The most popular one is …

I am all for trying new types of products. So when I saw advertisements of this new toothpaste in a can, I looked for it in my local drugstore and bought it when I first spotted it. I also happen to suffer from very sensitive teeth, so much that …

Unfortunately, last year, I went through a terrible infection of thrush. It took 6 months and several visits to the clinic for check up’s until I got the infection cleared up. Sometimes, the infection re appears, very occasionally now I am pleased to say, and I am required to …

I’ve been on and off bodybuilder for the past 12 years. And I’ve been into different gyms within and outside of my native country, the Philippines. But I may say that California Fitness Singapore (Novena) ranks high above the list of those gyms that I’ve been a …

Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Lounger EP3222CU is a very sophisticated massaging chair. It has 5 pre-programmed types of massage: Shiatsu, Deep, Swedish, Stretch, and Quick. The massages last 14 minutes, all except for the Quick one which only lasts 5 minutes. Each massage also has 5 levels of …

I’ve become a total lover of natural products, and if you look in the right places and shop around, you can find that they are just as affordable as lab-created products, produced on a mass assembly line somewhere. I’ve made a point to do what I can to get …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

I wear contact lens and it is very important for contact lens wearers to have very clean hand when putting on the contact lenses and removing them to prevent any infections from occurring. And when I mention “really clean”, I do mean really clean. I initially purchased Dettol Anti-bacterial …

I stayed at a friend’s house when I traveled to see an event in Florida a couple of years ago. I stayed a couple of weeks. While I was there, I ran out of my mouthwash, and my friend recommended that I use hers rather than buying more, because she …

For mothers like me who have kids with misaligned teeth, myofunctional bad habits, soft tissue dysfunction and those that need correction of skeletal and dental posture, I strongly recommend that they ask their orthodontist about T4K Pre-Orthodontic Trainer. Everybody in my family have protruding upper front teeth, and …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …

I bought the HD Vision sunglasses combo from the As Seen on TV store at the Metrotown mall in Burnaby, British Columbia. I thought it was a great bargain, since the combo box contained two pairs of sunglasses, one for night use and the other for daytime use.
For …

When I ordered some supplies for making bath products, I stopped by the sea salt page so I could order some coarse sea salt for homemade bath salts. As I was looking, I saw they offered dendritic salt. This is an interesting form of salt, basically the same as …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …

This product by Aveda hair care was recommended to me by a fellow thin-hair sufferer. After coloring my hair, I experienced some itching and small bumps in my scalp, and since my hair is thinning progressively on top over the past few years, I panicked and worried that the …

I’ve been a member of this gym for almost a year now, and for the most part, it has been a great experience. If you’re looking for a place to work out that has a good supply of exercise equipment, then the rush in greensboro is a good place …

After I suffered a serious allergic reaction that affected my entire body, I struggled with clearing a dry, sensitive condition of my facial skin for several weeks.
My usual facial cleaner is Noxema and I am loyal to it—“ but with this dry, burning rash, the mentholated cream …

Patanjali Dant Kanti has replaced Colgate to become the most selling toothpaste in India. I have started to use it only recently. This is another endeavor to bring my family to use as much herbal and organic products as possible. I bought one 100 gm pack of Patanjali Dant Kanti …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

I like to brush my teeth twice a day with Pearl Drops Triple Action Whitening toothpaste. This product can stand alone as a tooth whitener or it can be used in combination with other tooth whitening products for maximum results.
My teeth are normally stained and dull looking when …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

We all have cellulite problems, even models. That’s why when the Nivea good-bye cellulite’s first TV ad came out, I rushed to the mall to get one. And would you believe that the product was already sold out. I wasn’t the only one with cellulite problems in our neighborhood. …

This is a great toner for sensitive skin. That’s a bonus for me since my skin is on the side of sensitive. I bought this for about $12 and I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t say this is the best product invented. It just got the job done that’s …

I love honey products. I am a regular user of Burt’s Bees and several other honey-themed product lines. My friends know this, so naturally I get honey themed gifts. One of them was this Greenscape organic honey moisturizer. It is much like a light body butter. It’s actually made …

I recently tried the Sensa weight loss system. I read the ad that said I would get a free 30-day trial. So I ordered the product and as I was ordering, it said that I could get 30 days free for $1.95 shipping and handling. I was ok with …

Since I had used Cura Heat brand of heat packs before for menstrual cramps, the next time I needed to stock up on heat packs, I chose their large ones that are designed for large areas like the back. The size of the pack is 7 11/16″x 5 1/8″.
Although only …

I love the idea of using products that add minerals to my body. I use bath salts regularly, and learned that it helps the symptoms of my fibromyalgia tremendously. I realize that something like a body wash might not have quite the same effect, but I figure it can’t hurt—“ …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

As a smoker of 20 years I will probably not quit anytime soon, however I am all for cutting back and I had heard a lot of good things about the new E-cigarettes. Although I am not familiar with all of …

I have been a user of sleep masks for some time. I work at night and sleep in the daylight hours, so a sleep mask to block out light is essential for me to rest well.
I have several masks, but they are starting to wear out. My “Lights …

I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …

I absolutely love handcrafted soaps. They are made with love and care by artists of the craft, and not only do they smell great and come in fascinating varieties, but the old-fashioned, cold process soap making yields products that are excellent for your skin and all natural. I like …

I hate having to sacrifice on the quality of my families meal choices because I am too tired after work, or am limited in that I have to prepare something rather quickly to satisfy the hungry masses on the spot.
Knowing the high fat, salt, …

Whenever I start to go back to playing a certain sport, I get the exhilarating feeling after playing until I wake up the next day with pain all over my body. That is when I realize I haven’t been exercising much. When my muscles relaxed for a long time, …

An herbal supplement I have been taking for a few days now is the Mushroom Harvest Medicinals 14 Mushroom Blend. The reason I am taking this herbal supplement is that my herbalist recommended it to me for because it has the ability to boost my immune system and prevent …

I like to take a variety of supplements to improve my general health. When I read about Black Seed oil, I took an interest in it. It contains fifteen amino acids, nine of which are essential ones that our body often does not manufacture enough of. The oil is …

When it comes to anti fungal infections B-tex is one ointment I just hate using. I used it once and was disgusted with the results and since then I avoid this useless but expensive cream. First of all the ointment is pretty expensive compared to the normal ointments and …

When I happened to attend a family wedding at my sister’s place, I thoroughly enjoyed the function without realizing what consequences I might have to face —“ the very next day. Since I had been on my feet for long hours- I didn’t realize that they were being …

I have been fighting bad breath for many years. I tried over brushing, mouthwash, breath Mints, and many treatments, none seemed to work. I was at wits ends, and had almost given up.
Then after searching the internet I found Thera Breath. I use the Toothpaste gel, …

I have mixed reviews on Herb life. The first time I tried it about 5 years ago, I thought I had found a miracle weight loss “magic” pill. I took it on a barely an empty stomach. Within hours, my mood improved and I didn’t feel very hungry. When …

Rice Bran is an organic soap from Cyleina Organic. It is made out of special organic ingredients; palm oil, coconut oil, water, brown sugar, lavender oil, Geranium oil, grapefruit seed extract, rosemary oil, acapuico rice bran enzyme, palmarosa oil, maychang oil, silk powder, benzoin oil, cedar wood oil, mineral …

I paid about $6 for this shampoo from a local Sally Beauty Supply. Although I was not necessarily looking to purchase a new bottle of shampoo at the time, I still decided to purchase this product mostly because I am a huge fan of using olive oil in …

I have never been a huge fan of spending a lot of money on hair care products, but I do have to say that I love John Frieda products and am officially addicted to them. Since I started using coupons and finding deals I came across a couple of …

These chewable vitamins come in an orage flavor and contain much more vitamin C than one persona actually needs in a day, but vitamin C is said to have immunity supportive properties. However, this is not proven by the Food and Drug Administration. These cheweable vitamins are similar to …