Taking care of the skin is part of every woman’s beauty regimen. It is a fact that we spend longer time in pampering our skin compared to men. We always want to look good and presentable in front of everyone. One important thing is of course to maintain a …

Having dandruff is just so gross. It is not only very itchy but the flakes that fall down on the shoulders are just too embarrassing. Well, I was lately victimized by dandruff. I had my hair straightened and maybe the chemicals have reached my scalp that it triggered dandruff …

I’ve used Beano tablets in the past to help with the gas from eating beans or many other vegetables and foods that cause gas. It works by providing you with an enzyme that helps you to digest the food without creating flatulence. My biggest problems seem to be with …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

I love using bath salts in my nightly hot bath. They add minerals to the water, and help to detoxify and cleanse the skin. One of the types of salt that I sometimes use is Himalayan salt, and I happened to notice that they were making “salt bars” for …

This product was recommended to me by a friend whose daughter had eczema when she was an infant. My one month+ old baby had the same problem when she was 3 weeks old.
I applied Aquaphor on her eczema rashes on top of a 1% hydrocortisone cream. The active ingredient …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in summer. Since I have had this problem ever since my teens, I have built up a few hyper pigmented scars from blemishes. Most have faded enough that they are not visible under makeup, but I …

I bought this body wash for my partner, who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to it. It produced some itching, although not any serious reactions. I felt it was safest to stop using it since it might get worse if continued. Not wanting it to go to waste, I …

I am not a huge fan of synthetic products, however, when my period was going haywire, my OB GYN recommended that I use oral birth control pills. Not really for preventing pregnancy as the main purpose, but to align my hormones back to normal.
Since I trusted my OB GYN, …

We always had an exercise bike in our basement when I was a kid and I use to use it all the time until one day it broke and we decided to replace it with the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike that we paid …

When I was a kid, I have never really used the most popular brand of toothpaste. And as an adult now, I now know that popular brand names do not necessarily mean that it is the best among the best.
I now have a family of my own. And I …

This summer, the weather where I live has been extremely hot. As a result, my normally very dry skin has been soaked with uncontrollable sweat. Normally, I do not have to worry about purchasing acne products unless I have a specific outbreak. However, lately my face …

If you need a humidifier for a childs room, why not get one that is both function and fun, like the Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier. For about the same amount of money for a regular humidifier, you can also get a built in bedroom planetarium that the …

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious Sesame Seed Buns were pretty good overall. These are bigger buns than the normal size of hamburger buns that I’m used to buying. The end result of that is that each package includes only four buns instead of the usual 8 buns.
I …

Back when there were only a few options for good quality shower gels, Rainbath was one of the most popular and sophisticated ones around. The classic product has remained the same through many years, a testament to its quality, and an ever-shining star for the Neutrogena company.
I first …

There will be a month that I can catch up viral infections for a month or two. I do not know when did start that my body became sensitive that I can easily catch allergies from everywhere. Sometimes when I am inside a train and someone cough besides me, …

I have had to take the morning after pill twice. The first time I took it, it was fine. I had so side affects what so ever. My next period came as usual and everything was fine. However, the second time I took the morning after pill was a …

I bought this product at a dollar store, and mostly because I needed something to stand in for hand soap and I didn’t want to pay the same amount for a much smaller bottle of soap that was marketed as hand soap. I wanted the twelve ounces in this instead. …

When I was having carpal tunnel problems several years ago, it was suggested to me from a medical professional to use Kinesio Tex Gold Tape to wrap my wrist to help with the pain from movement until my operation was scheduled. And then, I could use it afterwards. …

I would not recommend the Atkins diet. When I went on the diet, I ended up gaining more than I loss. At first I was really committed to follow the diet, and was really sold on it. But I lost very little. I had some friends who …

Every pregnant woman gains weight and upon giving birth, some of the unwanted weight remain. Fat deposits are seen here and there, making new moms insecure about their body shape. I for one experienced that dreadful feeling. Upon getting the go signal from my ob-gyne that …

I have had many problems with my skin over the past few years. It seems that the dry area that I live in leaves my skin very dry and irritated. I have tried many moisturizers and some have been successful at taking the dryness away temporarily. I wanted to …

It is an antiseptic cream. It is a product of Himani manufactured by Emani Limited. It is used by millions of people worldwide. I am using this cream from last 10 years and I am still using it. It is very good for all skins. Mostly I use it …

This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …

I love Aura Cacia products. I have used many of their essential oils, and I adore their bath products. They are very focused on quality aroma therapy as well as making the product as healthy as it can be—“ both for the body and the environment. They don’t use synthetic …

In the summertime or when I am out in the direct sun I like to protect my lips with Blistex Lip Protectant in Herbal Answer SPF 15. It not only helps protect my lips, but it also helps prevent my lips from getting cold sores and fever blisters on …

When I used a brand of hair color that made my scalp itchy and dry, I went in search of a gentle product that could help stop the itching. I found several that contained salicylic acid, but knowing that this made my skin dry, in this particular case I …

Now that summer is practically at our doorstep, I’ve really noticed how dry and scratchy my skin has become. Normally when I shave my legs, they feel smooth for about a week before getting less silky feeling. But by then, I’ve prepared and soaked myself in my garden tub and …

I had a really bad bladder infection in my late teens, which left some scarring. Occasionally, my bladder symptoms flare up if I have eaten or drank something irritating, like coffee in large amounts. I have to wait a few days before I can tell if it is a real …

For anyone who has a consistent bad body odor, Dettol daily Hygenic Talc is a great asset to have. This talc is specifically made to burn away bacteria that cause bad odors. I made my husband use this after his workouts and it worked great. He likes it too.
The …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …

I suffer from canker sores from time to time due to some of the medications I am on that causes mouth sores. One of my favorite oral rinses to use to help cleanse, treat and heal my canker sores naturally is the Eco Dent Ultimate Essential Mouth Care Rinse. …

I get really bad muscle cramping and stiffness that causes a lot of pain and discomfort and when this happens, I use the Jason Cooling Mineral Gel. This gel provides soothing cooling relief that helps ease the pains and discomfort caused by muscle cramping and stiffness naturally, which I …

As soon as I received an invitation to my friend’s wedding —“ I felt greatly excited and anxiously looked forward to this day. But my only concern was the fact that I would require to stand for long hours at the wedding-a situation which I always tried to avoid. …

When I heard about how “superfood” supplements could help increase energy and stamina and boost the over all health and immune system, I decided to try adding some to my regimen. Since I have had good luck with Now brand supplements, I bought their Chlorella 1000mg tablets to try out. …

I admit I bought the product because of the name. “Hold Me Forever” was very cute. I actually was looking for a new hairspray and this one was on an end stand at a special price. I’ve used Sunsilk’s shampoos and conditioners, and was happy with them, so …

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 …

Do you have respiratory issues? If you do, then you have to be very careful about breathing dust, pollen, germs and other irritants into your lungs. My husband and I have both suffered from allergies and he has dealt with more debilitating bronchial issues, which means inhaling the …

For the longest time I have been adding a little jump roping to my workout routine, most of the time it only happened when I had a but of rope around and the inspiration hit. Up until a couple months ago I never really thought about the type of …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

Of late, due to my late working hours, I suddenly noticed puffiness around my eye. The dark circles appeared more prominent and my eyes which were strained looked very tired and dull. This alarmed me greatly (I almost looked like someone out of the hospital). My face appeared …

First of all, I was gifted this item. I would have been too skeptical to buy it myself. I had been complaining about cellulite appearance in my legs and thighs, and someone thought this would be a good product to treat it with. I tried using it for almost …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years, and have tried just about every pain relief cream out there at one time or another. Most of the time, the products that work best for me fall into the category of counter-irritants. The counter-irritants contain substances like menthol, that create a warm …

Bodylastics is a home gym exercise system that involves using resistance bands to help build muscle and burn fat. There are three different package sets that you can order, T.O. Super Strong man (105$), Maximum Tension(60$) and Basic Tension(50$). The main difference between the package sets is the resistance …

I’ve used Breathe Right Strips in the past, but haven’t always been that impressed with them. If I don’t prop myself up on a bunch of pillows in the middle of the night then I’ll almost always end up snoring, almost like I’m trying to swallow my own tongue …

I bought Mega-T Green Tea Dietary Supplements to help me curb my appetite. This is a product that sits on the shelf with many others, but offers itself at a less bloated price of under $20.00. The claim is that it helps you lose up to 20 lbs. (The …

Among other aliments, I have allergies. I happen to have indoor and outdoor allergies. I take prescription allergy medicines. However, I can still end up with a stuffy nose at night time. It can really bug me not to be able to breathe through my …

There is so much I’ve read, over the years, about all the health benefits of green tea, like how it can help with weight loss, improving the health of your heart, helping to strengthen the immune system and lots of other good stuff. It all sounds wonderful, but, …

Nothing beats old fashioned soap and water for cleaning hands but it is also useful to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer all the time especially in situations where traditional hand washing becomes impractical like when you’re inside the car or the cinema. I have learned my lesson …