I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …

These are effervescent tablets. I take them when I need a boost, if I’m stressed or have a lot on my plate at that particular time. They contain the B complex vitamins as well as vitamin C. These vitamins are both good …

When I saw this great idea from Bengay, I had to try it out. I have fibromyalgia and mild arthritis, so I use a lot of over the counter products for pain relief, including many rubs and balms like Bengay and its peers.
I have used Bengay for ages, …

This Pureology product was recommended by a friend. I was complaining about having thinning hair, and she claims that the product is what gives her all the amazing body she has in hers. I thought it was a bit expensive, but was willing to pay if it worked as well …

Although the summer is not officially here, I have already started to experience some of its devastating side effects, most notably extremely dry skin. To combat this, I have purchased new facial cleansers and moisturizers. Normally I remove my makeup after I get home from work and …

We have all seen the commercials for NutriSystem. After having my last baby I wanted to lose some weight. I gave NutriSystem a try. I must say the program is definitely convenient. You go on the website and pick out …

I had seen some commercials advertising Listerine Pocket Packs. I’m not really a fan of Listerine, but wanted something to keep my mouth fresh. I don’t really like to chew gums, because they seem to be a mouth distraction. Plus a lot of people think that women chomping on …

This shampoo comes in a 11 fl. oz. blue colored bottle with a green cap. It contains Aloe to help moisturize the scalp. This shampoo is used to control and prevent dandruff. It serves as a conditioner as well as a shampoo.
What I found was that it does a …

Food based vitamins are some of the greatest things that I’ve ever used because they come chalk full of all the nutrients that you would get in your diet assuming you weren’t anything at all like me and were actually eating healthy for you foods. I have to watch …

The Jenny Craig I went to in Tulsa was great. The people were friendly and I loved going every week to pick out what I was to eat. And I lost 11 pounds in the first week! The food is actually good, and it helped me learn portion sizes. …

My twin grandchildren became very sickly before the year ends. All through the holiday season they got sick one after the other. They got feverish and could not eat well. One got acute tonsillitis while the other one had cough and colds. I blamed myself for this because I …

I’m perpetually on a diet and that has had deleterious effects on the condition of upper arms. Since losing and doing exercise alone did not seem to be making the grade, I decided to try these slimming wraps to see if it could help me lose some of the flabby, …

I have a sleep disorder that causes my brain not to go into the deepest stages of sleep without some kind of help. Without any treatment, my sleep quality is poor and I wake feeling like I have not slept at all. This condition leads to my having …

I like to take the very best in vitamins, to help support my body which suffers from several chronic conditions. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, GERD, hypothyroidism, and IBS. Needless to say, it can be difficult juggling all this, but I have found that a good supplement does help to manage …

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 fibromyalgia along with a couple of other conditions, and one of the known symptoms is termed “brain fog.” This describes the phenomenon well. When you get the brain fog, you just can’t put your thoughts together well. It is similar to the effect of not getting enough …

I am an avid user of Vizions Saline Solution. I always use this saline solution to rinse off my contact lenses before washing it off with the main washer.
The reason that I use a saline and rinse off my lenses before washing them off with another solution is …

My five week vacation in the UK introduced me to a lot of new and interesting products. I loved shopping in a place where literally almost everything was new to me. Being a lover of shower and bath products, I was directed first to the shelves where Radox …

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 always loved the original Rainbath. It was a classic when I was growing up, a product that stood out as being a little bit better than the others on the shelf. It inspired trust in the Neutrogena brand. One day when I was browsing in a store, I …

I have decided to rely only on hand wash and soaps during Covid - 19 pandemic. I am not of the view of using sanitizer for prolong duration. For hand wash, I have tried 2 - 3 products and have zeroed in on Patanjali Anti-Bacterial Herbal hand wash.

I bought …

Cleanliness matters for almost all of us. Being free from bacteria and other organisms that cause sickness is very important especially for kids. Aside from hand sanitizers, Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes is a must-have in keeping our hands clean wherever we are. Actually, it’s not only for the …

Yes, that’s right - in spite of holding two brushes, the packet for this Tesco Value product does indeed use the singular of “toothbrush” on its label. Why that might be I have absolutely no idea, but it does make the pack look just that little bit strange. Still, …

After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …

I remember back in time six years ago. A very slight problem but so much annoying had frustrated me a bit. What was that? My heels got cracked! Fine! I admit it was a shame for me to reveal that as it’s commonly attributed to women’s problem. But what …

When my kids started their brushing routine I introduced them to Colgate for kids toothpaste. It is toothpaste meant for kids who are learning to brush their teeth.
My children have the habit of eating and tasting their toothpaste and so I was afraid as to which toothpaste would be …

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. …

Taking care of my feet always remained a primary concern to me. Although I did go in for regular pedicures and tried applying foot cream on my feet, I still felt that something was missing that didn’t make my feet look beautiful. I would always keep hunting for new …

I have tried several methods of birth control (various pills and shots), and Marvelon is the one I have settled on, for a variety of reasons. They are easy to take, as are most birth control pills, but the main advantage for me is that there seem to be …

I was looking for an organic body powder to help relieve my itchy skin and can across the Avalon Baby Silky Cornstarch Baby Powder. Now I know it said it was for babies, but I went ahead and got it anyways and have been using it ever since. I …

Now before you think that I am someone who watches infomercials all night long and have nothing better to do than whip out a credit card and talk to some stranger with a southern accent at two in the morning to order whatever product is parading across the boob tube, …

When you say clear skin, there are no traces of pimples, stubborn dirt and excess oil on your face. But in achieving that you need to have an appointment on some facial centers or dermatologist to have your face well taken care of. Especially to get rid of blackheads …

I have a nightly ritual of a hot bath before bed. It is part of my therapy to combat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as to relax and help me sleep. It has become a big hobby of mine to collect different bath products so that my nightly bath …

The last time I took a trip to the beach, I stopped by the store to pick up some lip protection that would be appropriate for the sun, as I could not locate my usual sun block for lips. I love Burt’s Bees products, and generally I would rather use …

My children, who are type 1 diabetics, have been through an assortment of blood glucose monitors. I can remember when they were first diagnosed with diabetes, the blood glucose monitors were huge and hard to use. Now, thanks to modern technology, the monitors are now more small, …

Due to late night shifts- dark circles under my eyes suddenly seemed prominent. There seemed to be some puffiness in and around my eyes which made my face looked rather dull and sleepy. This caused a lot of worry to me and I immediately started looking for different ways …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I have hair that is naturally curly, but also very damaged, so the lengthy back portion of my hair is mostly frizz unless I use some serious product on it or flat iron it. I like the look of it flat ironed, but sometimes I like to give it a …

There are many creams which are uaed to apply on the surface of the body to relief pains but the Buame Leopard cream is an exception because it has prooved very effective when I used it quite recently , The product is very common in the Ghanaina Market but …

The ProMed Ultrasound Device is very effective, though I have to say, it seems a bit shoddy considering its price. I suffer from work related muscle pain in my left thigh, and I can honestly say that this ultrasound unit has helped to alleviate that pain greatly. I can’t …

This is a perfect little work out mat. I wanted this thing because my bedroom where I do most of my works outs has tile floors and it’s very hard so I wanted something that was capable of alleviating this. I ran across this at K-Mart when …

I’ve recently come to the conclusion that my poor sleeping habits are a result of stress. Sure, I may have been having these sleeping problems since I was eight years old, but I would have periods of good sleeping and then periods of really disruptive sleeping, and that kind …

When I was looking for some inexpensive body wash to get me through until Bath and Body Works had their big clearance sale, I looked at several of the fragrances Suave offered. One was Wild Cherry Blossom. Cherry Blossom is one of the scents Bath and Body Works has …

I had been using the same deodorant for years. My normal brand was always Suave since it was the least expensive of all the others and it worked fine. I decided to try something else recently when I found the Almay brand on sale. It was …

I once went through a phase where my scalp was itchy and irritated. It happened after a professional hair coloring treatment, and lasted about a month. Some chemical in the colorant must have really upset my scalp, because I had itching, flaking, and little bumps to pop up periodically. No …

Investing in good skin cleansing products according to me is a perfect way to keep my skin looking healthy and beautiful. The fact that using a face wash or scrub or pack helps remove all the dirt and grime from my skin and allows it to breathe, using it …

I have never really been a Stayfree type of girl. I don’t’ enjoy using pads in the first place, but it seems that Stayfree can never quite get the job done. I recently decided to give Stayfree a chance again because there was a sale on the overnight maxis …

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. …

I saw this at my local pharmacy and thought i would give it a try as it was new out and claimed to clear acne in a couple of days.
I brought the spot clearing gel for approx $9 but they did do a spot clearing cleanser too so it …

When it comes to medicated powder, I only trust Pureen. I know there are other brans but my mom recommended this brand to me one day. Muneez was suffering from a major nappy rash and I didn’t know what to do. At first I was sceptical but it worked. …