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 …

Winter in Africa? I laughed that off myself when I first came here. But, I would soon eat my words when I experienced my first winter —“ Africa style. This runs normally from June-August of each year with the coldest in June. Officially, it should be the beginning of …

It’s maybe once every three months that I experience any kind of serious breakout, and usually it’s somehow associated with my stress levels at the time. About six months ago, I got married, changed addresses, extended my hours at work, and was generally having a stressful time of it, …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

As a fifty year old woman, I have noticed that I am much more prone to dry skin spots all over my body. Especially after bathing or shaving, there is a feeling of dryness that even the best lotion cannot address. It is like you were cleaning …

Due to family and work tensions I would sometimes find it difficult sleeping in the night. My mind would always remain active all through the night and even though I tried my best to sleep all night, I would be unsuccessful. The result of this would be that I …

I have purchased several of these hand sanitizers from the Dollar Tree for over a year now. It is very handy to carry around or in the car because no water or soap is required and according to the label on the bottle, this sanitizer kills 99.99% of all …

It took me a long time to realize that their may have been something wrong with my digestive system It wasn’t a hue deal but it definitely something that I needed to check into. I wasn’t going to the bathroom the way that I should have been going and …

It is important to take care of your teeth and gums. I started using Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse because I drink a lot of tea and coffee. Both tea and coffee stain your teeth. I have noticed that my teeth are actually getting whiter from using …

I am significantly overweight. I also have a some medical conditions that cause problems with my stomach. I have tried many of the diet shakes. I like Slim Fast a lot. However, my stomach couldn’t tolerate the shakes because of the milk. I used …

Seasonal Depression which we shall refer to as SAD normally occurs about the same time every year. SAD starts in the fall or winter or it starts in the spring and summer. Some people only suffer from SAD during Christmas. A person who suffers from SAD in …

I have been trimming my abs so hard and there was no progress at all. I bought several gadgets to help me loose the cellulite in my tummy. I used Sauna Belt but it was not really helpful. Then I went on nutrition counseling but still I feel like …

When I discovered that I was grinding my teeth in the middle of the night, I knew that I had to do something to stop it. I wasn’t sure what, but I asked the next time that I went to the dentist. The dentist told me that I had …

I have this fantastic pair of Croc sandals that I bought a few months ago and I love them because they have that great foam on the inside that’s so comfortable, and I’m all about comfort. And by now you’re probably already wondering what I’m blathering on about, and …

Now I realize that some people would say, hey, shouldn’t you be reviewing this product under ‘baby’ instead of ‘health’? And yes, true, it is a product meant for babies, but I have to tell you now, there are times when as an adult, you can appreciate ‘baby’ things. In …

I own a pair of Ironmaster Quicklock dumbells. These are dumbells which have an adjustable pin so that you merely have to just change the pin placement to change the weight of the dumbell.
This is one of the best investments I have made. I used to own many pairs …

In the past I admit that I was kind of a snob of sorts when it came to conditioners, mostly because I had that thick, almost horse long hair that reached to my waist and I had to get very good conditioners because otherwise my hair would be a tangled …

I usually use an electric toothbrush and have tried various kinds over the past five years. Recently I visited my Dentist complaining about tooth sensitivity and he suggested I try the Oral-B extra soft compact toothbrush for sensitive teeth. I had already begun using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth …

Hi my name is Bonny, and I’m addicted to exercise! I’m 47 and feel great. I work out 5 days a week. In the past year I have added an Exercise Ball to my routine. I had read so much about them.
Exercise Balls are also called stability Balls, …

Ever since I started wearing contact lenses three years ago, I only bought solutions that were recommended by my optometrist. I use extended contact lenses, the one you can use for a period of one year because I can save a significant amount of money compared to buying …

One thing I could not live without is my Sonicare Elite 9500 toothbrush. It truly is amazing how much of a difference this toothbrush has made on my teeth! While the toothbrush costed me around fifty dollars to purchase it, it was worth every single penny without …

I’ve never was a flosser and so when my wife brought home thi slittle WaterPik Ultra Water Flosser I looked at her like she was crazy. There was no way that I was going to use something that I had no idea about. And plus I never flossed …

Brushing is not just enough for me. I always gargle a mouthwash after brushing. I discover this Colgate Plax lately and I like it. Yeah it is fresh but not juts that I just love the coolness and longitivity of its effects. I notice that even if I don’t …

Last year I bought McDavid Waist Trimmer for around 2000 pesos via Amazon because I can’t find that particular product offline. So I bought it with my credit card and wore it for around 3 months. Here are my experiences.
This product is a waist trimmer that helps you lose …

All my life, I’ve been very fair-skinned and a toe-headed child. My mother would lather on me layers and layers of sunblock before ever letting me out of the house. As I got older and she figured I was responsible enough to administer that kind of attention on myself, …

I was so excited when I finally found these insoles in my size! I kept finding them in mens sizes, but women’s seemed to elude me for the longest time, but the minute I saw them and felt them through the packaging I wanted to try it for myself. …

I have been using the same brand and type of soft contact lens for over 8 years, and see no reason to ever change. I first purchased Cooper Vision CV Encore Sphere Soft Contact Lens on the recommendation of my optometrist, because I had never used contact lenses before, …

I remember, those nights when I couldn’t sleep, watching infomercials for Hoodia as a weight loss supplement. I was intrigued, but never enough to go through the trouble of ordering something off the television. But, lo’ and behold, I actually found this product in a store, and it was …

I highly recommend Modess Sanitary pad particularly the cottony soft variant to all women out there. I have tried a lot of brands but after all these years, I would say that Modess is the best brand of sanitary pad for me. This was introduced to me …

I currently routinely go to the gym twice a week, this is because my body weight has increased about three kilograms since three months ago. However, if I am busy I prefer to do this exercise at home because it’s more practical and flexible. Actually, I have two plans …

The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …

I always felt that to be healthy it was important to remain clean. Using Hand sanitizers always remained a top priority to help my family stay healthy and fit because with clean hands- I was assured that that no kind of harmful bacteria or germs could enter the …

I bought a pack of these to take with me when I was doing some remodeling work with a friend. We were going to get pretty messy, working with paint, drywall, and other various messy things. I had used several other products similar to this when I painted my …

Whenever I get a cut or scrape I look for something that will aid in its quick and painless healing. I like to be able to use a bandage that is comfortable, inexpensive and waterproof. I have always hated having to switch out a bandage each and every time …

One of my biggest health problems is constipation. This is due to the food I eat everyday, so my doctor advised me to take foods very high in fibers, so I tried experimenting different rich-fiber foods from bread to fruits and vegetables but I cannot devote my whole day …

I have been experiencing back pain for the past few years. This back pain which sometimes worsens when I happen to work long hours sitting in front of the computer- makes me feel terribly uncomfortable. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it makes me totally bedridden —“ like …

Iodoral is an Iodine supplements available from many sources on the Internet. It delivers 12.5mg of Iodine per tablet. I found this product while researching thyroid problems. My Doctors were stumped. I had all the symptoms of low thyroid function and an enlarged, nodule filled thyroid …

Feminine hygiene products are certainly not items women care to discuss publically, generally, but lately there is a lot of television advertising about literally dozens of brands, and they all make the same types of claims. Absorbency, comfort and long-lasting are usually the characteristics manufacturers use to describe menstrual …

Just recently I started taking Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin when I went to the pharmacy looking for a way to get more probiotics into my digestive system and not having to eat yogurt everyday to keep my digestive system feeling happy.
Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin is a bit on the expensive side, …

Despite my many disappointing experiences with other brands, I still find it exciting to try other Glutathione brands. After all, my desire to have lighter complexion has not really gone.
So one time while I was shopping for my favorite malunggay capsule and virgin coconut oil I saw one product …

This simple organic lip balm is one I picked up when I had forgotten to bring a chapstick with me when I was on vacation. It has shea butter, olea oil (whatever that is) beeswax and lanolin. That’s a pretty basic formula that should be hard to screw up!
Amazingly, …

This product, manufactured by Stiefel Laboratories, is a wart and corn remover. A wart is described as a small tumor (caused by a viral infection) that resembles a cauliflower or a blister. It is rough to the touch and is found often on the hands & feet, but also …

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 have really bad stomach ulcers and one of the supplements I take daily to help soothe and heal my ulcers is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera Digestive System Dietary Supplement. I like this supplement because I can get a bottle of with 50 softgels in it that cost …

I have often had trouble with allergies. But the over the counter allergy medicines just did not quite do the trick. And when my allergies are bad enough that I do break down and obtain an over the counter allergy medicine, it always dries up everything on …

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 …

When the recession started affecting us, what we used to do was buy the liquid soap in bulk so that we could use it in the bathroom as hand soap. However, after a while I realised after doing some window shopping one day that I could get a bottle …

I have fibromyalgia, and a problem with sciatica pain that flares up from time to time. I have used many different types of pain gels and ointments. I find that many of them have a very unpleasant burn, or smell so strong that they make your …

When my daughter had an ear infection recently she suffered really badly with a fever, at four years old she’s articulate enough to get across to me that she could cope with the pain but being so hot and sweaty all the time was really getting her down.  She …

After 35 years of wearing heavy pierced earrings, my earlobes have stretched out quite a bit. They are on the brink of splitting. I think I did the most damage to my earlobes during the ’80s when huge earrings were “in.” I can also blame the …