I developed some extreme heel soreness awhile back, which had almost left me unable to function normally. Any time I would stand for any period of time, after I rested, my heels would hurt so badly that I had to sometimes hold onto furniture to get around—“ especially in the …

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, …

During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …

Last year I found out I was pregnant and was looking for a Obgyn. I was looking through the yellow pages and saw a big ad from Crown Medical Group. So i called them up and made my first appointment with them. When I had went I was really …

I am always looking for a way to restore and pamper my poor, over processed and chemically colored hair. The frizz in the back makes tumbleweeds look good.
I liked the sound of this product when I read about it, and my amusement at the ingredients was ultimately the thing that …

About once every spring or summer, a friend asks for my sister and I to help her clean up her yard. Usually it is her cottage’s yard or her elderly, but adorable, uncle’s. It is nice to get away from our city and go to the nearest one, especially …

When I feel some pain in my body, I don’t usually take medicine like analgesics that can purchase over the counter.Tiger Balm Ointment is one of the brand that I trusted for a long time, since this is from herbal that can help to reduce headaches, rheumatic or arthritic …

Last summer, I began having some problems which happen to me nearly every year when the weather gets extremely hot. My normally combination skin takes a turn towards oily, and the products I have been using with success are suddenly too heavy or start causing clogged pores and shininess, even …

I am always trying out the latest natural remedies for diabetes. I came across some information on fenugreek, and wanted to see if it might help me control my blood sugar levels better.
Out of character for me, I opted to purchase from a GNC store rather than …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the effects of fibromyalgia. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products, and some of the most beneficial to me are the bath salt products. Salt helps remove toxins and lactic acid from the body, and adds beneficial …

I am a person with a combination skin types and so the’T’ zone area of my face always remained oily. As a result I would experience black heads especially around my nose and chin. This would often leave my face looking dull and lifeless. Though I tried my best …

When a friend of mine, who was into natural healing techniques, got all excited about a clay bath kit she had bought, I have to admit I was curious. She went into a speech about metals in the body and all the problems they can cause, toxic chemicals, medications, …

When I have lower back pain or menstrual cramps and want heat therapy that I can move around with, I usually use one of the Thermacare heated pads or one of its generic equivalents. One day I decided I wanted to try and save some money by finding a reusable …

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 habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …

I bought a Sonicare Elite Toothbrush four years ago because I was afraid that if I don’t I will eventually lost most of my teeth before I die of old age. We lost our dental insurance when my husband retired and without it we could no longer afford …

I have always admired the wall mounted hair dryers in hotel rooms. Every time I would use one, I would wish I had this at home, so there would be less clutter on my bathroom counters. One day I was browsing around online at Amazon, and I happened …

This product is one that I picked up accidentally when my mom asked me to get her some generic acetaminophen. I didn’t realize it had the diphenhydramine for sleep in it also.
I have used similar products (Tylenol PM) and they do work nicely for pain and sleeplessness if you …

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 …

I had this stomached last week, I experienced diarrhea and vomiting due to drinking of water directly to the faucet. Normally, I drink a purified water that’s why I’m not used to drink water that is not filtered. I had this terrible diarrhea and vomiting for 3 times, I …

I was offered this cream by a relative when I complained of menstrual cramps. She said it didn’t work too well for her but I was welcome to try it, so I took it home. Without really reading the label, I slathered some on my lower back and belly, in …

Over the last month or so, I have been a regular at my dentist waiting room. I am sad to say that a lifelong love of candy and soda will do horrors to your pearly whites and will devastate not only your enjoyment of chewing foods that are harder than …

The last time I bought tampons from a Kmart store, I chose their own brand, American Fare. This was a fill-in purchase, as I really wanted the brand that was on sale at another store, but wouldn’t be able to get around to that store until the end …

Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

I recently tried a recipe for head lice which included tea tree oil. My twin grandaughters, age 3 had been constantly plagued with the pesky little critters every time they went to their dads house. There just seemed to be no end to the problem. My daughter even went …

This particular health clinic, known as Country Side Clinic and Surgery is a place which I highly recommend for those of you having small children and also elderly that want to get a check-up and also suitable for adults. The clinic is operated by Dr Zailan bin Ahmad and …

I like to keep a few lip balms on hand that have spf protection for when I am outdoors or traveling and might be spending time in the sun. Since I had tried the other Nivea lip balm (Kiss of Moisture) and loved it, I decided to try this one …

I have a family history of breast cancer. When my mother developed it a few years ago, I became worried and started looking into the risk factors associated with the disease. One of them is thought to be the use of antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminum. Most all of the …

I am one of Bath and Body Works’ best customers in this area. Whenever they have their semi annual clearance sales, I am there at the opening hour. Even when things are not on sale, I spend plenty of money buying gifts and personal items in the store. When they …

I have aging combination skin. It is dry in the winter and oily and acne prone in summer. I have noticed a few small lines and wrinkles over the past couple of years, so I have been trying to find products to minimize these and keep my skin as young …

I noticed I was running out of my usual clay mask, so when I was at the store, I looked for a cheap one to get me through until my regular one went on sale. I found a basic bentonite clay mask by Freeman that was less than five dollars, …

After having a blast with my friends at the beach on a hot summer day, I was least expecting sometimes terrible like this to happen. After a few days I noticed that my skin had become red and looked rather burnt. Initially I thought it to be a sun …

When I visited a friend who had a small daughter, the little girl spent a good portion of her time in my lap, wanting me to read a story to her. She hugged me frequently. It was very sweet and normally I never regret such actions, but when her mother …

My cousin is a makeup artist and photographer. When I was talking to her one day, she mentioned a product that models used to make their eyes appear more vibrant and the whites of their eyes whiter. I was intrigued by this as I have some slight yellowish …

I saw this product once when I was browsing the aisle with shelves containing different household items in my favorite supermarket. I was just passing the time so I had the luxury of checking most of the items there and scouting for new things that I really need at …

I’ve always had problems with my skin. As a youth, these were sometimes severe, but have somewhat died out over the years. Now that I’m in my thirties, I’m still stricken with the occassional case of a breakout, usually during that untimely female monthly visitor, and I’m always looking …

I have always wanted to have white teeth. When your teeth is yellowish, it has been said that it signifies good health to your teeth. But in my case, it is because I drink too much coffee. I drink 5 cups of coffee everyday. At night and right after meals, …

One of the spay on sunscreens I like to use in the summertime while I am sunbathing in the sun is Banana Boat Sunblock Spray in SPF 30. I like it because I do not get the heavy greasy feeling of a sunscreen and yet it still protects my …

There have been very few times in my life that I have been this stressed. And yes, although it is a ‘good’ stress, but really, when you think about it, when has stress every really been good FOR you? Exactly, my point. And yes, even though I am thrilled beyond …

There are few products out there that enjoy such a good reputation as Cetaphil Antibacterial soap. And the reason for that is because it is a top shelf, top-notch products. Last year around this time, I had some pretty horrific experiences with boils and I only wish I possessed the …

I recently put in an order for two soaps made by Juvelie, a New York company that makes natural soap products and other health care items.
One of the soaps I chose was the green tea and honey. It just sounded really refreshing and calming, and it would …

Modess is my brand of choice when it come to sanitary napkins. I chose this over other brands, which are just as popular such as whisper and Kotex, probably also because I grew up seeing this in the house. This is what my mother used, as well as …

We, my husband and I, admitted our 2 year old son, who was ten months old then at this government hospital about two years ago. He was scheduled for a surgery, which is a package deal amounting to 275 thousand pesos because he was born with a congenital heart …

I noticed some stains on the back side of my front teeth that were probably due to my copious tea consumption. While I was looking in the store for some products to help whiten and remove the stain, I noticed this little product hanging on a j-hook.
It …

I’ll be honest. Mostly I just bought these because it looked like a cool idea. My feet hurt all the time, and I go through different insoles like they are going out of style. In my shoes, and with the amount of time I’m on my feet when at …

I get heartburn from time to time, and when I do get it, it is really painful to the point of serious pain. I have tried Tums and Rolaids both, but I think I have had a lot better luck with faster and better relief with Rolaids. It …

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength is one of my favorite face washes to use for the prevention of acne. I only get the occasional bought of acne so I do not need to use a wash every day. I use PanOxyl about 2 or 3 times a week …

I bought this spray after hearing several people say it was good to help layer products and build volume. It claims that it is an all purpose spray, but I would have to disagree with that. It only gives moderate hold, and even with multiple layers of product, you cannot …