In my family, right now, a relative has been hospitalized for diverticulitis, and is in acute pain. It is important to know the symptoms and what to NOT accept as a diagnosis! My relative had severe abdominal pain and back pain, but, a full time job, and it was …

My backache was so terrible that it had completely paralyzed my life. Though I was under medication my back ache kept coming back as soon as I stopped taking pills. My physician reasoned out that it was my long seating hours that was hindering the healing of my back …

I received a jar of this Victoria’s Secret body butter as a gift. I rarely go into the store, but I do like their bath and body products. I just feel a little weird in there because nothing is in my size, so I am self conscious. I ask other …

I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …

I wrote a review on Ayurvedagram more than a year ago where I had described a burglary that had occurred in my room. Ayurvedagram purports to be a health resort but one that apparently caters only to the very rich of Inida or to Westerners willing to spend money …

I have been looking for a way to “erase” the strech marks that appeared on my thighs after my two pregnancies, but nothing worked. I have used massage, natural oils, special diets, exercise but nothing really delivered the expected results so far. So this time I opted for a …

I am going to start off this review by saying that this product is a complete waste of money, and now I’m going to tell you why. A couple years ago, I was on the verge of becoming incredibly unhealthy. I was very overweight and just plain physically tired …

I’ve tried a homemade sugar scrub before, and it worked out pretty well, but I never thought of purchasing an actual product out there! Sometimes they say homemade is better, but I decided to try out Garnier’s Sugar Scrub because it seemed to have more benefits for my skin! …

I use liquid soaps at the church office where I volunteer, and since I am the one there most of the time, I choose which soaps to bring in. When I was out with the flu for a couple of weeks, I came back to find that I had …

I am 24 years old and at such Minor age I was suffering from acute hair fall problem. I really had strong bouncy hairs in my college days and my friends you to envy me just for it gut now when they meet me they laugh at my almost …

When I first saw the infomercial for Sensa on late night tv, I immediately thought: SCAM. I had remembered a similar product from a few years back, which I never tried, but saw on the news all the controversy around it, and I believe it was pulled from the …

I originally bought the Sonic Brite Cleaning System out of desperation to find something that would clean my Invisalign. They have discolored over time and from what I read the Sonic Brite System was just the thing that would turn them back to their crystal clear self again.
The …

The Colgate Motion Toothbrush is a good toothbrush. I bought it as a backup for each family member, and everyone liked it. The handle is easy to grip and the brush includes two separate heads that are easy on the teeth and gums but are very good at cleaning. …

I tried SSS tonic for the first time when I worked at a drugstore. Many of our older customers bought it regularly. I was in the process of developing some strange symptoms which would later be diagnosed as fibromyalgia. At the time, lupus was a strong suspect on the …

My healthy looking skin always got me great compliments from friends and family. But to keep it healthy- I always made sure that it remained clean. For this I never hesitated to get the best products from the market- which I felt would help me achieve this goal. Trying …

HoMedics MatMassager Full-Body Massage Mat MM-100H is a black pad that is about 6 feet long, 24 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. The five vibrating motors inside target Shoulders, Back, Waist, Thighs, and Calves areas. Each one can be turned on and off separately. There is also a …

This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

I have been a Passport member of Fitness First for 3 years. This meant that I can work out in any branch that I want, even when I’m in abroad. The ABS-CBN branch is like my 2nd home. Most of the people know each other and are very sociable. …

As many uses as I have found for menthol and tea tree products on my own, this one never occurred to me—“ but I am certainly glad it occurred to someone, because these Cool Off wipes are a great product.
These are individually packaged little moist wipes that you can wipe …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

I was bitten on the right leg by a dog last year. The wound was small, it only looked like a scratch. I washed the wound thoroughly and dressed it properly with antiseptic. But because there are already many cases of rabies in our area, I …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

People such as doctors generally use carbolic soap for antibacterial purposes and health reasons. I generally do not bathe with carbolic soap though, especially because it dries out my skin even though I think that it bathes me properly. However, recently after my bar of bathing soap had finished …

Pond’s has always been a trust brand for a while, I remember seeing my mother use pond’s cold cream every night prior to sleeping when I was a child. Now, its my turn to use it.
I have a stable skin and not prone to break outs, but my skin gets …

I have always considered soybeans a great nutritional food and being a great soy fan —“I am always lookout for products that can give me and my family the goodness of soy. The greatest advantage of using these soy products is the fact that since these products are handy …

This is one of the best handsoaps I have ever used. It has a very nice smell and is about as gentle on my hands as can be. Although it could be more gentle, it is probably the most gentle you can find out there right now on the …

I used to use this shaving cream because it helped to cut down on the number of razor cuts I ultimately gave myself and afterward, my skin felt smooth and didn’t look red and irritated or feel itchy. The stuff worked pretty well for a person like me that …

I’m sure everyone knows Jillian Micheals from the Biggest Loser, and everyone has seen her transform bodies on the show. I first came accross her 30 Day Shred series on my Comcast On Demand and I was intrigued because of what I’ve seen her do on the show. Now …

Aquaphor may be one of the best products I’ve gotten for my daughter’s daily care, period. I’ve used it for diaper rash, dry and/or chapped skin (on the face - especially around the nose - or on the body), baby acne, and as a regular moisturizer in the …

Before I started using Nature’s Blend Vitamin B Complex, I had some problems such as severe bruising when I bumped one of my limbs or severe fatigue.
I took this problem to my doctor, who was concerned about my bruising. He was not as concerned with the fatigue because some …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

To have the perfect teeth it is also very important to take care of the toothpaste, which we are using along with the good toothbrush. I am using the toothbrush which has very soft Brussels and which causes no damage to my gums or to my teeth in …

I flatly refused to take statin drugs when my doctor told me I needed to lower my cholesterol. I had already tried them when my previous doctor prescribed them, and had a nightmare of side effects from two different brands.
As an alternative, I have been using natural remedies …

I go through these uncontrollable urges to get fit, when really, probably only surgical procedures could make that happen! I’m usually perpetually lazy, but every once in a while, the idea of doing some weight training and some walking really appeals to me and is a good way for …

Frontal and orbital sinuses need to be cleared every once in a while, by devices other than a Kleenex. It is proven, and there are plenty of devices sold at drugstores to help clear out sinuses.
I was looking for a product such as this,and found Dr. Grosan …

If you wear hearing aids and you have considered a Baha hearing system, I highly recommend it.
I have had single sided deafness for fourteen years. I had an accoustic neuroma removed and lost all hearing in my right ear. I wore hearing aids for the past five …

Frozen dinners by Smart Ones are inexpensive and, most importantly, taste great. I have tried just about every variety offered at the local grocer and haven’t been disappointed yet in the quality of food. My favorites are the Pepporoni Calzone and the Enchiladas. Each meal …

Soframycin Skin cream a quality product by Aventis pharma Pvt. Limited . The ointment is used to apply on minor open wounds or skin diseases. The cream is very effective and heals the wound in just 3-4 days if use on a regular basis. The cream doesn’t burn like …

Sensitive teeth has always been an on- off problem with me right from my teenage years. My teeth would suddenly start feeling sensitive —“ making it just difficult for eat or drink anything comfortably. Though I always tried using Sensodyne tooth paste to keep my sensitivity at bay, I …

After gaining an extra 22 pounds which makes me really fat and what is worst is I have really imbalance proportion of body fat, I have been crazy about exercising from home. I was struggling to gain weight by popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times …

I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …

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 …

A few days back, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my wrist of my right hand. This pain had been had been making me really uncomfortable. The pain in my wrist made it difficult for me to do any kind of handwork at the computer and also …

Basic’s Iron supplement 65 MG is a Iron supplement when I ran in to the starting of being anemic due to other health issues. My doctor suggested that I start taking an iron supplement. I new I had to do something fast so I got a well known brand …

Chapped lips have been apart of my life for many years. I especially have trouble with chapped lips during the colder times of the year. I really can’t stand it when the the burning occurs outlining my lips. I have tried many different kinds of lip …

I love a good massage… who doesn’t, really, right? And, sadly, more often than not, it’s not a matter of luxury so much as it’s a matter of necessity. I managed to tweak my back and shoulder over the last (almost) two years at my job, which requires a …

The weather where I live has been very hot lately. A few weeks ago I attended a childhood friend’s birthday party that was held at a local park. Although I took the precaution of applying sunscreen prior to the event, I still ended up becoming moderately sunburn …

I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …

First I would like to tell you, that I was not a fan of Close Up toothpaste, before I always use Pepsodent or Glister from Amway. Then I married my husband. He can’t use other than Close Up, whenever I buy other brand, he would always bought …

Although they are not exactly supposed to, based on the information on the box, these lancets fit my old Relion lancet pen perfectly. I thought they looked like they would, so I took a bit of a chance when bought them—“ but I was right. They worked fine. There …