I have always believed that the best investment I can ever make is in my own health. I try to respect a healthy balanced diet, but most of the time, I also take some supplements in order to correct any deficiencies of vitamins and minerals. Omega 3 offers a broad …

I used to live in a quite difficult and a very disadvantaged country. I always felt totally helpless when someone in my family got sick. There were no reliable clinics and the only hospital was not even functional. I often did self-medication whenever I was not feeling well …

I have very sensitive skin and my private part is no exception. There are a lot of commercial feminine washes out in the market but I am not one of those women who could use just any of them. I was diagnosed by my OB gyn before to …

Carefree Breathable Extra Absorbent Panty Liners have always been my everyday partner for a very long time already. It’s something that helps me feel comfortable and clean. As a woman, it’s one of our necessity to always feel protected. Not only that, it always feel good when you feel …

Lipozene claims to be 100% natural. The company also claims that there are no known side effects if taking this supplement as directed.
According to the company, Lipozene contains Glucomannan, which is a 100% natural fiber from the Konjac Root. Lipozene works by creating a dietary fiber sponge …

Initially, I was reluctant to purchase any type of exercise shoes. First, most of them look incredbily ugly, reminding of the type of shoes that the Spice Girls wore when they were popular. Next, I have major doubts that any shoes can help you lose weight. …

I take fiber to help with my irritable bowel syndrome, and also to help with weight control. Blood sugar maintenance and general health. I get bored sometimes with the various forms so I switch often. One product I always really enjoyed was the Vitafusion fiber gummies, which tasted …

In the hottest part of summer, when I ran out of deodorant, I bought this product to see if it really was different. I had been hearing that it was amazing and fantastic and I would never want to use anything else. It was pretty expensive, but I liked Secret …

The name of this deodorant sounded great when I saw it, standing up in the middle of a shelf in the drugstore while looking at me, so I tried it.
The first good thing that I noticed about Rexona Girl Tropical Power is that it doesn’t have alcohol, so it …

I share an interest in natural medicine with a friend of mine. We may not always agree on which products are worthy of being tried, but I will usually go along for the ride if it seems reasonably safe and there is a potential benefit to be obtained.
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The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is an awesome tool to pamper your skin. The brush oscilates at a sonic frequency of about 300 movements per second. You wet the Clarisonic brush head, apply cleanser to your skin or the brush head and gently press the brush head to your …

I dreaded anytime I catch a cold, particularly when that cold features a nasty sore throat. In the past, while sucking on a lozenger or two they never seemed to last for very long.
The sprays were even worse. I could never quite figure out how they work when you …

Over the past couple of months my skin has become drier and drier and more itchy and itchy. I recently picked up some Avalon Baby Moisturizing Organic Massage Oil about a week ago and have been using it after my showers and baths to help soften, nourish and hydrated …

I am a 36 years old house wife with a 3 year old daughter. I was a very active person till 3 years back when I was working. But after I quit my job, though I was busy with my routine household work, i found a lot …

I was walking around my local vitamin shop the other day I noticed that the 6.4 oz tube of NOW Xyliwhite Toothpaste Gel was selling for less than $3.00, which I feel is a good price and about average for a tube of toothpaste that size. I really …

I have a lot of problems with my back. I have Spinal Stenosis in my upper and lower back and I also have a perforated disk in my lower back. It hurts so bad sometimes, that simple walking even in a grocery store will have me feeling like someone …

As a part time legal secretary I wear heels pretty often. While they are by no means stiletto high, they are high enough to cause my feet to really hurt.
They got so bad at night that I would have to soak them for hours to get the pain to …

This anti-itch cream isn’t very effective. Although it’s designed to relieve itching caused by certain kinds of plant life, like poison ivy as well as sunburns and other sources that may cause itching, I’ve only tried the cream on insect bites, and it doesn’t work so well on insect …

If you love the sun but love your skin, chances are you try to stay lathered up in sunscreen. But there have been recent debates about what’s really better for your skin: the chemicals in many sunscreens, or the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The solution for me is …

To help treat muscle problems from fibromyalgia, I often ask my partner to give me a massage, and I reciprocate. We use a variety of lotions and oils, depending on our mood or medical needs at the time, and one Valentine’s Day, I got something a little bit “different.” …

At first, I was very skeptic of purchasing this product. I am very conscious when it comes to taking OTC medicines or supplements. I first saw this from my friend who I haven’t seen for a long time, and I was surprised to see how fair and even her …

According to the current research available to dentists 70 % of Americans do not floss their teeth on a daily basis, this includes both children and adults regardless of age group, sexuality, or gender and this has become a huge problem which can lead to obesity, weight gain and …

I will be going on a long hike in Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, so I had to bring with me a good antiperspirant and deodorant. I am scared that my underarms will turn dark or irritated after having been a victim of a bad antiperspirant and deodorant previously. After …

I love handmade soaps, and when I smelled this one in the store, I bought it right away. It was not very expensive, but I was told it was one of the best on the shelves. It is called “uber moist” soap, and I took it for its word, since …

Ever since I started running I realized that it is a lot harder to run with nothing especially when I go for my longer runs to help me train for marathons. One of the hardest things to manage when I am running several miles on the trial, is …

I stayed in a hostel since a very tender age and I still remember my mother packing my toilet bag with the anti septic cream Boroline. She use to advice me to use it daily on my lips, heals and other delicate parts of my body. I honestly did …

I just came back from the best dental appointment ever! Dr. Lowe at Lakeside Dental in San Francisco is very professional, knowledgable, and nice when it comes to teeth cleaning and drilling. I’ve had many fears in the past about seeing a dentist. Since a kid, I’ve …

I have recently been exploring different dental flosses. I found out that I enjoy the deep down clean feeling that I get from the floss and wanted to get that feeling on a daily basis. Since then, I have made sure that there is floss in my home at …

Of all the products I’ve tried to treat my sweaty and stinky feet, this has got to be one of my favorites. I’ve heard that tea tree oil can be used to treat a whole slew of things, but I never really anticipated the kind of use I would …

I had fun trying this lozenge. I mean really there were a lot of things that I didn’t like about it. But it was really a nice try. I mean you never know unless you try. I’m not sure who I was with who told me that I should …

I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

For a few days now, my shoulder pain was making feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy. The fact that I found it difficult to move or lift my hands with ease, performing my day to day chores became quite difficult and complicated. In this situation, using this product called Smart …

After some serious spring cleaning, my hands were in desperate need of moisturizing and repairing care. Being on a tight budget, I looked for a good product that didn’t cost too much. A lady at the pharmacy counter recommended Coco Butter Cream made by Cococare.
I …

My mother actually brought these test strips over to me a while back maybe six months or so ago and I thought she was silly because I was pretty sure you had to go to a doctor to have a test done to see if you had a bladder …

The Holyoke health center is an alright place to have as your doctor’s office but there are a few downfalls to having this place as your doctor’s office that kind of bothered me but nonetheless it is still a decent place to go to.
The Holyoke health center is located …

I received this Sonicare toothbrush for Christmas one year. It was a wonderful gift, and had a lot of features that I loved. This was the first toothbrush I ever owned that had a timer for brushing the four quadrants of your mouth, bristles that let you know …

I am diabetic, so it is important for me to take very good care of my feet, and this includes keeping them well moisturized so that they do not crack and cause me to get an infection which can end in disaster for diabetics.
I have used moisturizing socks …

They come in practical package. They are thin; you can use them with clothes which follow the body curves. Always Ultra Thins stick well owing to their wings and you can remove them without leaving any signs at your underwear. Their most important quality, however, is their ability to …

I always brush my teeth three times a day every after meal. However, i feel that brushing is not good enough to kill the plaques that stick on my teeth. I prefer using mouthwash. I usually use mouthwash once a day before going to bed. I feel fresher and …

I don’t normally buy toothpaste that sports the word “mint” but this was a notable exception. Strong mint flavors irritate my mouth and gums, so I normally use kid’s toothpaste, or natural brands, which often offer alternative flavors to mint. When I saw this toothpaste, I had to try it. …

Equate Pain Reliever PM is used by individuals who may have a headache that won’t go away or become restless. If you can’t sleep for some reason or you keep waking up in the middle of the night, then you may want to consider Equate Pain Reliever PM. This …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

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 …

I tried this Biguerlai back then when I badly wanted to lose weight, and because of its advertising, I was encouraged to try it out because it says it can lose weight and it specializes in flattening the tummy.
It’s available in drugstores and in supermarket. It can be easily …

I got Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Ylang Rose Sensuality Foam Bath as a gift.
I really like the smell. I can’t figure out exactly how to describe it, but I really like the smell. I guess the smell is ylang ylang and rose, since that …

Dove Go Fresh deodorant is unlike any other deodorants I’ve tried before. I’ve used Rexona and although it stops my sweaty underarms, it also made my armpits darker. I’ve tried Block & White Deodorant Spray but I don’t like it’s smell. It’s like I have a body odor. I’ve …

I have used several Alba Botanica products and I like them in general. I chose this shampoo for two reasons. One, I have been trying to avoid sodium lauryl sulfate since I heard that it can contribute to hair loss for those who are sensitive to it, and it can …

I am always trying to lose weight, and I will try supplements to help me, if they are effective and reasonably safe. When a friend recommended this one, I looked it up online to see what was in it. Her claims were that it took her appetite away as effectively …

I had cut my finger pretty bad one time when I was trying to pry some frozen foods apart with a rather sharp knife. Not smart I know, but that is what I did. I decided that the best course of action was to bandage it up myself and …