Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …

I have always been concerned about the possibility of catching viruses from being in the confined of the re-circulated air in an airplane. I have used Airborne and similar products, but lately I found another one that offers some extra protection, so I use in conjunction with the …

I don’t normally spend $8 on bottles of after-sun lotion, but I really made the exception for the Mission Skincare After-Sun Ultra-Soothing Revive Gel because it came to me through some very high recommendations from some friends of mine. I have very pale skin and I burn very …

Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …

There has been a lot of controversy as to whether Airborne tablets actually work for their original intended use—“ which was to help boost the immune system in order to prevent or fight off colds and flu. I can certainly understand the questions about it—“ but I do believe …

Alcohol Swabs is something that I have had to use a lot recently. I have started to use alcohol to keep areas where I shave clean and keep hear from going back into the pores and clogging it. Though a bottle of alcohol is very inexpensive, I don’t like …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

My optician recommended these drops for me when I came in weeping and sneezing my head off from seasonal pollen allergies. My eyes were like dripping faucets, they were red and swollen and sore and I was miserable! It was everything I could do to keep from rubbing them due …

I always wear makeup, so I always have to remove it on a daily basis. Because of that I keep on buying cotton so that I could use it to put cleansing oil or eye makeup remover to thoroughly cleanse my face. I would normally buy a pack of …

This is one of many products my hairdresser has recommended to me. I bought this at a time when my hair had just been colored and was going through a “frizzy” phase. She said it was the very best thing she had and that it worked better than the products …

Over the last few years, I guess since I turned 35 my energy levels have been totally diminished to nothing. Feeling blah is terrible and is definitely no fun. I have recently been looking for good vitamins that are inexpensive, that have good ingredients and that help with energy. …

We have been here a few times, and our daughter always enjoys it. It is basically a gym for young children. It says Fit Family Centre, and they do offer Fit Mom classes, but this place is for children up to the age of six.
We take our eighteen-month-old when …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

I never give much attention on slimming tea commercials on TV because I thought I would never have a need of it. I thought they are only for people with weight problems; and since I am underweight, I definitely don’t need it. But when I started to …

Lately I have been waking up every morning not feeling too well, and it dawned on me that I had not taken any Vitamin C in several weeks.
I normally would take Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg in the orange juice flavor a couple of times a day …

I recently bought Scope Outlast Mouth Rinse in Long Lasting Mint to give it a try since I was sick of mouthwashes that burned my mouth as I rinsed it out. I must say I really like the way this mouthwash leaves my mouth feeling very clean and …

Maintaining a proper skin care routine is very important to me, especially during the cooler weather season. Even though I like to try new products, I am usually very hesitant about spending my hard earned money on products that I am unsure about. I purchase a lot …

I haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

There are only three worth competing fitness centers in the Philippines and Fitness First is one of them. I started my membership with Fitness First in July 2007. Back then, I knew I wasn’t physically fit as I tire easily and so in an eventful afternoon, I went to …

Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …

Vitress cuticle coat was suggested to me by an officemate when i often complain about not being able to feel my hair’s brittleness. I told her that I have used several commercial hair serums but they have not helped me at all. She told me to try Vitress Cuticle …

Natural Fitness 75cm Professional Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball from Natural Fitness is a good product which I used for around 6 months. It cost around $35 when I bought it online. It was mailed to me in 21 days and was impressed by its careful packaging. Its diameters are …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

No doubt many of you will have tried to give up smoking after New Year. Some will have succeeded and others will not have. In the cases where success occurs, it can be because of family support and the willpower being applied to the task of overcoming the …

I have been dealing with dandruff for about two years straight. I’ve used all kinds of different shampoos that are supposed to eliminate dandruff. Of everything, nothing worked. One day I found Selsun Blue Naturals in CVS. I had never used Selsun Blue before, but heard a lot of …

Women’s Wellness and Fitness is a women-only gym in Winston-Salem, NC. It is an extremely fun and supportive environment for women to go work out and get fit. I love going in to the gym surrounded by energetic women who are there to help as well as have fun. …

Recently I had a very extreme case of chapped lips. It started when I came down with a cold, and could not breathe well through my nose, so I was a mouth breather all night long for about a week. Despite my humidifier working overtime, this took its toll …

It can be very emotional, scary, and strange to not know of you might be pregnant. I had a very brief period in my life when I was involved with someone and did not use any kind of contraception. I did not use it because I was told …

When I had an outdoor hot tub for a few months when I lived in Texas, I was thrilled to find out that I could add fragrances to it. You cannot add the products you would put in your bath water because they can clog the filter, and completely unbalance …

Puritan’s Pride Omega-3 Fish Oil is a 1200 mg, soft gel that contains important nutrients for health such as Eicosapentaenic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are fatty acids that interact to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I take Omega-3 Fish Oil in …

During the winter months my family tends to get colds, sour throats and coughs more often than not. Even though we live in Florida, we do still get cold weather and often times we get weather that is cold one day and in the eighties the next. After a …

I hate that I even have to bring this up, but it’s unavoidable if I want to tell you about my experience with the product Home Health Antifungal Lotion. I swear I’ve never had any kind of foot fungus to speak of, but about three years ago, I started …

I am a great fitness freak and off late after having included yoga in my fitness routine, I have started feeling much more healthier and energetic. Yoga to a great extent has helped me to become more fit and this is perhaps one of the primary reason that I …

Because my diet is so restrictive (I am hypoglycemic), I have to take daily vitamins just to supplement because I do not get them from food like normal people can. Vitamin E is not a very hard vitamin to get in my diet, but I do not get …

When I was in a mall once, I decided to visit a dentist because I was searching for a good toothpaste that I could buy to replace my old one.
Among all the toothpaste products currently being sold in the market, she recommended one called Sensodyne.
Since I trusted the …

Us ladies are constantly seeking for a way to make our skin looks better. Me, for instance, really want the fine lines on my face to disappear (yes, I’m only 21 and I have fine lines on my skin thanks to not getting enough sleep to rush …

I have a ReliOn Confirm Blood Glucose Monitor because I was having issues with a previous, different model, monitor. As a sufferer of hypoglycemia, I need keep track of my lows on “bad days” to see if it is my blood glucose, or something else that may be …

Sometimes you find a product that is a little more expensive than what you would rather spend, but is actually worth it. This is one of those products. I have used other Origins products in the past and all that I have used have been excellent quality. …

My sister usually suffers from cold and cough. Without going to a doctor, she never gets recovered. As cold and cough is a minor illness, people use to take medicine without visiting a doctor. Last time my sister did not go to the doctor as one of the chemists …

I am a female with Asian skin and in my mid-20s. Acne has been a big problem for me all my life because I have oily skin, and I really don’t give much attention to my skin. I don’t follow any skin care rules like applying a toner and …

I have always been a big fan and believer when it comes to tea tree oil. I use many products with the oil in them, and I buy the essential oil to use for various purposes, both health related and around the house. When I saw it was available in …

I love to try new body washes and other bath products, and buy a new scent at least once, just to see if I like it. I’ve used Softsoap brand before, but never for body wash, and then I saw a few scents I was really wanting to …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

Salanpas Pain Relieving Patch worked wonders for my excruciating pain. I have a pinched nerve in my neck that causes me to have sever pain in my neck which radiates down my shoulder. I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in my neck over twenty years ago and …

Lavoris is what I would call a poor man’s mouthwash. For a fraction of the cost of Listerine or Scope, you get a liquid fighter that kills your morning breath. It doesn’t mean, however, that it is not as effective, or even better than the leading two.
I …

I remember, many moons ago, when my sister-in-law was on a diet, and she had said she was taking an apatrim product. I didn’t even think about it until about a year ago when I saw apatrim in the store. I honestly couldn’t even believe they were still making …

Though most women don’t like to deal with their time of the month, we try to make the best of it by finding the best protection out there. Using faulty pads or tampons can easily lead to embarrassing moments and leaks. I try to find products that are absorbent, …

This little gift set was from a friend who knew that I loved products like this and had used this brand for years and knew it was great. It is a set of three little tins, two containing flavored lip balm and one with Rosebud salve. The product has apparently …

When the news started coming out about the potential cancer-causing ingredients in antiperspirant deodorants, I was hesitant to start buying new deodorants without aluminum. I understood the health risks, but I am a very active person. I do martial arts at least three times a week, plus other activities …

My son had his first nerve-wracking wart problem last year, and I ended up buying the Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Plantar, Salicylic Acid Wart Remover for Feet to treat it. I saw him limping, and asked him what was wrong and for a couple days he kept telling me …