Since the turn of the economy, I’ve cut back on my once a month spa weekends–unless I’m traveling and the hotel I’m staying at offers spa services. To invest money elsewhere, I’ve started doing my own spa treatments at home, and my favorite self-service is a pedicure.
I had become …

I have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

When I expressed an interest in a talc free and fragrance free powder for use in the summer, a friend found out about this product for me. I have to admit, I was already pretty happy with a cornstarch I was using, but I ordered this product out of the …

I color my hair at home and I am nowhere near being a professional in any sense of the word when it comes to hair. When I was complaining about there not being enough product in the hair color kits I bought to cover my hair well, I was told …

I have had natural or chemically free African American hair for nearly two years. One of the most difficult aspects of having natural hair is figuring out the proper regimen and routine to keep my hair looking great. Although I have not experienced any problems lately with …

Around 6 months ago, I bought Velform Arm Wrap for $36 online. While I was not expecting anything, they turned out to be very good and tough. They did what they are supposed to do, and more.
I like how easy it was to wear them. All you need …

I am officially over forty now, and I am looking for skin products that can help with the effects of aging. I was needing a small bottle of lotion for my purse, so that I could use it during the day on a trip where I was going to be …

Although I am a big fan of this product line, it was not until fairly recently that I actually tried this facial cleanser. I had been shopping in a local pharmacy when I realized that I had been out of my usual cleanser. Since this product is …

I have to say I wasn’t immediately convinced by the idea of a foot warmer. I found it in the same aisle as my beloved Icy Hot and ThermaCare products and wondered what good they could possibly be that an extra pair of socks wasn’t also successful at achieving. …

I love bath bombs, but they often contain tons of moisturizers and oils, which my oily skin in the summer can’t handle. The problem is, in the winter, I got addicted to them and miss them in summer! Since I have been looking for a few that don’t have …

“Suyod” as we call it here in the Philippines is the finely toothed comb for removing lice. It used to be very effective but I’ve noted that they are now made of plastic and are soft and could no longer efficiently carry lice out of the hair. Well, …

One of the oral rinses I have been using on a daily basis to help keep my mouth clean and fresh is the Desert Essence Natural Refreshing Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash. It is made with cleansing and nourishing natural ingredients and has a pleasantly tasty taste to it. It …

I have always loved to have beautiful looking nails because I strongly believed that apart from making your hands look beautiful, they also proved to be a great sign of a healthy and fit body. But I was not one among those lucky ones. My nails always had a …

When I was working as a cashier part time for extra cash, I was often required to life heavy food and drink products. Eventually, the inevitable happened—“ I injured my wrist. It was basically just a pulled tendon, but I was told that it could be months before …

Who knew that these little containers of Vitamin E were so useful!! I love them. I don’t ingest them, but instead break them open into my hand and smear all of the Vitamin E oil on my face. I pay really close attention to the areas around my …

Band Aid Plastic Strips is the best known brand of band aid in our country. Aside from it’s hygienic, safe and easy to use, I’m always sure that its very cheap price doesn’t affect its quality. Band aids are often used in small open wounds to …

Since I have gotten a little older I have had more facial hair than in my youth. Most of it I can easily tweeze off, but I was having trouble tweezing my upper lip and eyebrows, because of the stinging pain. I am no sissy, but the sensation would make …

I am a diabetic and take my blood sugar several times daily. For this, I have the choice of using cotton balls with a bottle of alcohol to disinfect my fingers, or I can purchase alcohol wipes.
Both methods have pros and cons. With a bottled alcohol, there is …

I tried using Myra E 400 from a local pharmacy here in the Philippines and have consumed 30 pills already but to no accounts. I didn’t notice any change or improvement at all. What’s worse is that it just makes me feel sleepy after taking it. I guess this …

I started using this cream for quite sometime now and I love its effect it gave into my face plus it also have a sun protection, so it is not only a beauty thing but it protects my sensitive skin. I always make sure that any cream or …

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, …

Function Drinks is a line of drinks marketed as “created by physicians” (or so says the seal on the bottle). Light Weight purports to “ignite your body’s natural metabolism.” It has 5 calories and 1 carbohydrate per serving, with two servings per bottle. It includes EGCG, the compound in …

I had been witnessing knee pain for last few weeks and though the pain would be healed sooner or later —“ the time it stayed it did cause a lot of discomfort. Although I tried heal the pain through pain relieving ointments and many other hot/ cold therapies- the …

When my son jammed his finger playing baseball with some friends of his, I immediately thought it was broken and took him to the prompt care center up the street. They took an xray but were pretty sure just from the exam that it wasn’t broken, because he was …

I have been using tea tree oil as a health product for years. I love its many uses, from disinfectant to skin tonic to antifungal to household cleanser. I have used the Desert Essence brand often, and buy most of my pure tea tree oil from them. I picked …

Since I a net savvy person and tend to spend a lot of my time in front of the computer, I often experience a severe neck pain -every now and then. Sometimes the pain becomes so worst that that I find it difficult to even move my neck comfortably …

My sister bought this OSIM uZap slimming belt for my mother about 1 year ago for RM 650, which is equivalent to USD$ 186. The funny thing is, I used the slimming belt more than both my sister and mother.
This uZap is powered by the patented Twin Power …

This review is for a lovely little green box of facial tissues that are a must have for me when I have a cold. Puffs Plus is not only the softest tissue ever, but with the lotion and the Vicks scent added, they are perfect for cold and flu …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia muscle symptoms, and when the frequent hot water exposure makes my skin dry, especially in the winter, I like to use products to soften the water and remoisturize my skin. Often I use oils, but lately I have found bath bombs …

In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …

Adult gummy vitamins aren’t things that I would have ever imagined taking a couple of years ago but due to some life circumstances, it kind of called for it. When it comes to Omega 3 I have tried to capsules but some are difficult to swallow. I read reviews …

Pycno C is the newest supplement product in the health market today from LVE Company which specialize in health and wellness. Pycno C comes in capsules and its main ingredients are world’s super antioxidants Pycnogenol and Acai berry with vitamin C and calcium ascorbate. Pycnogenol and Acai berry are …

For the past year I have been trying my best to stay healthy. I have started taking more vitamins, supplements, and drinking loads of water. I wanted something that would help boost my metabolism and break down fats and decided to try the Mason Natural Supplement plus Cider Vinegar. …

I think of my body weight as a principal indicator of the status of my health. If my body mass falls one or two pegs down the scale, I would be likely to fall ill. Any slight changes in weight could mirror something much more critical happening …

I am one of those unfortunate persons who cannot boast of having beautiful feet. The fact that my heels tend to become dry, rough and cracked if not taken care of regularly- always leaves me at my wits end especially when I want to flaunt of my exclusive foot …

I was shopping for a nice gift for a fifteen year old girl who loves girly bath stuff (like me!) And I found a little soap set that was so perfect—“ I bought one for both of us.
I had never used Bubble Shack soap before, and normally I buy very …

I have mild acne problems and i have tried many facial washes but none have ever worked as well as i wanted them to. I saw the commercial for the wave and though “Hey that might work!” I went to CVS and bought the wave for $12.00 and it …

I am one of those unfortunate persons who have been suffering from a severe back ache for quite a few years now. The fact that the pain which usually appeared on the lower back seemed to be quite bearable during the initial stages of its occurrence, soon became …

I think I mentioned in another review that I am trying to get myself back in shape (and lose about 20 pounds in the process) and, rather than spending money on a gym, I am unburying some of the exercise equipment that we have purchased in the past.
One of …

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s some commercial ad on tv or the internet that proclaims you need to do something to get your teeth whitened. It’s almost as pervasive as weight loss regimes or supplements and you almost feel self-conscious if you’re teeth doesn’t gleam like …

PaceMaster ProElite is a treadmill designed for joggers/runners, featuring VariFlex adjustable shock absorption system and Tri-Flex low impact cushioning system. In other words, some work has been put into this machine to make it easy on the runner’s joints. Of course, you can walk on it as well.
Priced around …

I like to keep some facial cleansing cloths on hand in the summer when it is hot. If I get sweaty outside, or even if I am doing some big project in the house that makes me hot or sweaty, having a cloth on hand to clean and cool off …

Awhile ago I bought Dove Anti-Perspirant Deodorant in Original Clean from my local Rite Aid Drugstore for around $3. I must say I heard good things about how the deodorant keep your underarm area soft and smooth and sweat free, but I must say it didn’t work for me. …

This is yet another fantastic product from Forever Living. My brother keeps it handy especially when he goes out of town for hiking, rock climbing and other extreme sports that he loves to do. When we went to Sagada and hiked to different caves, this was instant relief for …

Aveeno has been a good brand for me, so when I saw this anti-aging system, which was very reasonably priced, I wanted to give it a try. This set consists of an exfoliating cleanser, an eye treatment, a night cream, and a daily moisturizer with spf 30. It’s sold as …

Last year was not a good year for me in terms of dental health, particularly my gums. During a routine check up my dentist was concerned about the early onset of gingivitis. She recommended that I use Colgate Periogard. According to my dentist it’s supposed to be …

Solo Care Aqua - All-In-One-Solution is the best contact lenses solution that I have ever used. Since switching to this brand I have had an easier time putting my contacts in, and I have been able to wear them for longer without my eyes feeling dry. Before …

AZ has been my favourite tooth paste for years and except this one I been using only Signal and Elimex as the only 2 exceptions. The reason for that is that I am really sick of non professional toothpastes. I would use Sensodine but that one is rarely on …

When I was a little girl, my grandfather used Ivory soap. Of course growing up, I got into all of the fancier, more modern shower gels and feminine triple-milled soaps that became popular. I forgot about Ivory. I forgot it even existed. One day last month I was browsing …