I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …

The last time I needed to buy new tissues I bought Puffs. Before that, I had tried this product, because it was on sale for a really good price. I have used Kleenex in the past but always preferred Puffs Plus for its softness and moisturizing effects, but I …

It can be very emotional, scary, and strange to not know of you might be pregnant. I had a very brief period in my life when I was involved with someone and did not use any kind of contraception. I did not use it because I was told …

A neighbor who was moving had a yard sale, and in it she offered this little model of air purifier, which had never even been used. She didn’t have room for it, she said—“ it had come as a free gift with another offer. She sold it to me …

I have been told by doctors for years to avoid the sun because I may have a mild case of lupus, which causes photo-sensitivity. Basically, the sun could potentially make me very sick. I keep an arsenal of high SPF sun block products on hand at all times so that …

Sometimes, in the summer, I have the unusual day when my skin feels dry or irritated. This is normally a winter problem, but it can happen any time, especially if I have been using a lot of detergent based shower gels, and staying longer in the pool than usual.
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I am now officially an over forty person, so it is time to start worrying about the condition of my skin and eyes as well as general health. After reading an interesting article on vitamin A, I decided to take a high powered supplement for awhile and see if …

I have a tendency towards combination skin and occasional outbreaks of adult acne. Although I am slightly allergic to benzoyl peroxide, I was in a desperate rush to get rid of a very obvious pimple before a date, and I bravely tried this product a couple of days before hand, …

I want to feel comfortable always during my monthly period. And when it comes to sanitary napkin I want it cotton sheet and with wings. I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins and some made me uneasy and I also experienced rashes and it irritates my skin.
Finally, when …

A supplement I take nightly to help me stay asleep throughout the night is Natures Way Valerian Root. I like this supplement because it is all natural and contains one percent valerian root in it, which is an herb, used to calm down the nervous system and promote relaxation …

My father has high blood pressure, so it should be checked often to the doctor to determine the frequency of the blood pressure every month. However, I think this is not practical and should be issued a regular monthly fee. Therefore, I buy the Omron HEM-650 wrist blood pressure …

I decided to try Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips for Legs after hearing good things about the product from a friend of mine. During the summer months, I get tired of shaving my legs every day, and I am always looking for other ways to remove the …

I am diabetic, and since the amount of carbohydrates I consume has a very direct effect on my blood sugar, I try to look for ways to reduce the carbs I eat. I was using a soy milk substitute for awhile, but then read an article that made me a …

We do bite different kinds of food and some of them do stain our teeth whether we like it our not. Few months ago I myself noticed I got some yellowish stain in two of my upper teeth so I went to the dentist to have it cleaned. However, …

When I worked in a drugstore, I noticed a lot of our older customers liked the Mexsana powder that was sold alongside the Dr. Scholl’s and Gold Bond brands, but has apparently been around for years longer. One day when I was looking for a new foot powder, I picked …

Norforms have been on the market for years, and surprisingly there have not been many other products that emulated them. I had never used the product until a year ago. I had remembered selling them when I worked in a drugstore in my youth. One particularly funny …

I like to use a gentle exfoliate face scrub in the summer when my skin is oily and prone to small breakouts of adult acne. I had been using several different brands, but when I saw this one on the shelf I remembered that I had a St. Ives body …

When I was pregnant with my last child, I wanted to make sure I gave birth to a very healthy baby. Though my doctor did not seem to worry much about me taking prenatal vitamins, I requested some samples. He gave me three different vitamins, which all made me …

Apparently when you brush your teeth too soon after eating sugary or acidic foods, you’re facilitating acid erosion, or wearing down the enamel on your teeth. I always brush my teeth immediately after eating, so I guess when I brushed immediately after having soda or citrus fruit I …

Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …

I needed a new electric toothbrush but couldn’t find a brand name one under $20 at my local drug store until my Pharmacist suggested I buy the Life Brand Electric Toothbrush for just $6.99CDN. Life Brand is a store brand and therefore doesn’t get the advertising exposure of other …

When needing a really good quality cuticle pusher, I decided on a Tweezerman Cuticle Pusher and Nail Cleaner, because they had a good reputation for being well made. It was a little expensive, costing me around $12 on sale, but it’s such good quality, that I know it …

I just received my Wai Lana Yoga Beginners Workout DVD in the mail yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier. Since learning of Wai Lana and the Easy Yoga Series, I feel as if I have discovered a whole new world.
Honestly, Wai Lana Yoga is …

I really had a hard time loosing all the weight that I had gained during my first pregnancy. My sister who was once having the same problem recommended me to take zhen de shou, a chinese herbal medicine which helps trim down one’s weight in a short period …

I’m not a health freak by any stretch of the imagination. Quite frankly, I’d probably be seen at the other far end of that spectrum. I’m obsessively lazy and love my couch, my reeces peanut butter cups, and my books far too much to consider exercising these days. I’m …

When I was pregnant for the first time I use to get sick with any smell specially smell of meals. I was eating less due to that reason and as a result I was constipated all the time that made me sick even more.
Then my doctor advised me to …

Dr. Bronner’s is an interesting company that really takes the political and social/ religious impact of its products very seriously. You can tell this not only because of its “green” standards for its products but also by the strangely worded propaganda on the product’s labels. Some people might find …

I love Burt’s Bees products, and although I have found their hair products less than ideal in the past, the unusual scent of this one made me give it another try. I would not exactly describe the scent as raspberry, and to be honest I am not sure what a …

I have been a huge fan of black currant flavor and scent ever since I discovered the fruit through a black currant flavored tea. Although not as popular in the US, it is found everywhere in the UK, and it was quite enjoyable to try out the black currant products …

I have suffered from plantar fasciitis (heel spur) pain several times in the past and recently it flared up again. I have long since lost the other pairs of orthotics (or worn them out) so I had to purchase a new set of heel cups. My pain was …

I went through a period of time during which I was adament about the importance of finding a good multi vitamin. I’d been feeling out of sorts, and just generally lacked energy, even so much to the point that I had a hard time concentrating and getting things done …

My boy friend has always had trouble taking vitamins and I will admit this has annoyed me to no end. I know that sounds terrible but he has never taken care of himself and smoked for 20 years. He gets sicker faster and easier than any of my kids …

I have been wearing contact lenses since I was in High school. SO i guess there was not much problem with how I take care of my contacts. I usually buy dailies and contacts that were extended to 3 up to 6 months. such as fresh looks and J …

I hate those occasions when your period starts early, with no warning, when you are not anywhere near home, and have no protection with you! My period was about three days early one month, and hit me in the middle of a day trip, an hour and a half …

A week ago we purchased Oral B pulsar toothbrush with vibrating micro pulse bristles. This tooth brush is light and requires no battery replacement. Not at heavy like the dual battery vibrating toothbrush out in the market. Easy to use and looks like any ordinary toothbrush. Just …

I had heard so much about Alli for weight loss that eventually I had to try it for myself. I didn’t have much weight to lose, only about 10 pounds that I had gained over the winter, so I wasn’t sure that Alli was appropriate for me, but …

Anyone who reads my articles know that saving money and time are essential for me. You also know that the health of my children and family is number one in my book. That is why I want to review GoReady Insect Repellent & Sunscreen SPF 30. This was a …

Popularly marketed as “the non-acidic vitamin C,” Fern-C definitely sets itself apart from so many brand names that contain the same thing: ascorbic acid. I suppose I’m never too old to give up on my daily dose of Vitamin C. Out of all the ascorbic acid supplements …

Swish Mouthwash is the brand of my husband. He has been using this for months now. He switched to this alcohol-free mouthwash after he was convinced that alcohol-containing mouthwash can dry up his mouth and would most likely give him mouth cancer. At first he would not want to …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …

I have been doing Pilates on and off for several years. The idea of Pilates is that it strengthens your core, which supports the rest of you body. Pilates helps you gain muscle, burn fat, and tone your entire body. I recently saw this DVD/Band set …

With most of my time spend sitting on the chair all through the day- I had started witnessing some pain in my neck and shoulders. This pain though on the milder side would make feeling uncomfortable and stressed. Although I did try adding an extra cushion on the back …

I have this occasional allergies that pops up every so often. It’s been awhile since I have discovered this product that somehow helped my skin in preventing the seasonal skin allergies that I get. I only use Dr. Kauffman soap when I feel like my skin allergies will attack. …

My husband and I tried the Herbalife products as well as the business opportunity. I do not mean to be negative but but I feel that the results are very much exaggerated.
As far as the products, I did lose seven pounds with the shake but then I stopped …

I bought this shampoo sheerly for the fragrance. It is awesome. I smelled it when my hairdresser used it on my hair. What I did not realize was that she followed it with a potent deep conditioner. I left thinking that this was a gentle and moisturizing shampoo, …

Likas papaya soap is a wonderful local product available in the Philippines. It is not surprising why this whitening soap has gained such a popularity over the years. I’ve used it and I love the wonderful whitening effects that it leaves the skin. It is very …

I have thinning hair, and I have tried several supplements that claim to support hair growth and scalp health. It makes perfect sense to me that the problem should be solved from the inside, since hormonal and nutritional factors can play a part in hair loss. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, …

I have a very funny experienced with Red Bull. Redbull is known as an energy drink with Taurin. Red Bull contains Taurin, it helps us to add more strength and boost to keep us going. I was having a hard time looking for my examination stub before so I …