I have combination skin that is oily in the summer and much drier in winter. The heating in our home makes my skin a dry challenge, especially in the coldest months. I often end up with dry skin that itches like crazy and requires tons of lotions. In the summer, …

This has got to be the best deodorant/anti perspirant I’ve used by far! All the other ones I’ve use either don’t dry fast enough, leave my underarms feeling too dry, leave that white mark all over my close, or worse, don’t even serve their purpose to keep off sweat …

Brussels is for me a treacherous city to walk. Let me qualify that, cities with cobblestones are not the easiest to walk on. This city has lots of streets with cobblestones and in addition, even normal streets are not the best to walk on as they are poorly maintained. …

Last week I happened to experience severe cold and cough which almost made me bedridden. Due to nasal congestion I was actually finding it hard to breathe- which made me feel rather uncomfortable and irritated. But what was even more pathetic was the fact that the more I blew …

I don’t normally like aerosol hair spray products very much, as they tend to get wasted in the “cloud” they leave behind, often make me cough, and tend to end up having to be replaced sooner than non-aerosols of the same weight. However, I have to admit, they do spray …

Mentisan is a an ointment that is manufactured in La Paz, Bolivia. According to a number of Bolivians I have spoken with, Mentisan is a cure-all for anything that ails you - kind of like the South American medicinal version of duct tape. On the back of the container, …

With the advent of winter- it almost seemed that my cough and cold were ever ready to make me feel uncomfortable and stressed. Experiencing a blocked and stuffy nose coupled with continuous sneezing at short intervals —“ was enough to make my nose and cheeks go red and …

I don’t often get sunburned, because I use sun block products regularly. I have “suspected lupus” so I take sun protection very seriously. Once in awhile I forget that wind can also be damaging, and one time in the winter I spent too much time playing in the snow and …

I know there are many drinks on the market that claim to keep your system hydrated and to keep your elecrolites in order. I have tried many of these, am allergic to many, and/also, I can’t stand the taste of some of them. Many have so many ‘bad’ things, …

Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …

Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill has a nice size treadbelt, 20 inches wide and 54 inches long (the belt size is the first thing I look at in treadmills, I don’t like tripping and hitting the base with my feet when the belt is too narrow or short). As …

Ginseng is a kind of root and an herb commonly known in the east and noted as a substance that provides resistance, added stamina, strength and energy. It is usually mentioned as an added ingredient in most of the commercially promoted vitamin and energy booster supplements that can be …

When I was little, I have always dreamed of having a guide dog because I am totally blind.  When I finally got up the nerve to apply for one, I was 19 years old and very skittish of flying.  So I took the closest school to me and applied …

Tampax Pearl Pocket Tampons are the worst feminine product that I have ever used. Don’t let the fact that they are pocket sized lure you in! I do not recommend these to anyone.
I’ll admit that I was ecstatic for these feminine products. I love most Tampax Pearl products. I …

I bought this Degree product for a couple of reasons. I was bored with the product I was using at home, I had used Degree before and liked it, and the scent was nice. While I think it is great to cash in on the latest trends, I have to …

I used to go to the gym to workout but haven’t had the time to get there. I missed lifting weights because it does make me feel a hundred percent better. I decided to see if I could set up a home gym for myself so that I could …

My grandma once watched an ad about a Pain relief rub that caught her fancy and decided to try it. The product is called Frank K. Wood’s Pain Relief Rub. The ad says you can order it through internet, they gave out the website in the ad, or
through phone …

I have had back problems for many years. Just recently, I went to Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Wisconsin. That is the best thing I have ever done. It had gotten to the point that it hurt to walk. I was referred to Dr. Rao by …

We get our fair share of cuts and scrapes at home, and when that happens, we bring out the Band Aid brand bandages. I like the medicated version that has Neosporin already added on the cotton part because they help to keep a cut clean and also reduce …

Anything that says it’s a miracle is probably not one. I paid nearly twenty dollars for this product, after a holiday binge that left me feeling fat and bloated. I had actually gained about seven pounds over the course of a couple of weeks, which alarmed me and I …

Recently i was educated about this dietary supplement called airborne.
I was not familiar with it, but a good friend told me that it prevents you from getting a cold as soon as you feel the symptoms that you are getting one.
Unluckily for me i already had a cold so …

I recently decided to try a lemonade cleanse for the second time. The first time I tried it using making it myself by following a recipe I found on the internet. The second time I bought a powdered version from a health food store for thirty six dollars. The …

Recently we had to take our son Kurt to the Hospital for an operation on his hand to open up the muscle by his thumb to allow it to move more freely. The hospital that were doing the operation was the Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The hospital is …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I care about myself and I think that increasing the brightness of my smile can add more pleasantness into my appearance. I never had a terrible smile but I had noticed the increasing of receiving compliments about my immaculate appearance and fantastic smile since I have began to use …

I was in need of a supplement that contained tons of potent nutrients in it to help keep my healthy in every aspect of life so I started taking the Pure Planet Just Barley Supplement. The reason I started taking this supplement is that it contains natural proteins, antioxidants, …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

I love to use bath salts and nicely fragranced products in my bath. I take a bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In the winter, I like to use a lot of moisturizing products, because the frequent exposure to hot water can sometimes make my skin dry. …

Back in early April of 2010 my dad suffered an ulcer. I know it doesn’t sound bad but it turned out bad enough that his regular doctor scheduled him an emergency appointment with the hospital to get him looked at. At the time my dad had been finding blood …

Chong Hua Hospital is probably the most expensive Hospital in Cebu City. They are really expensive. Trust me. My wife gave birth their just this last Tuesday. We came out on Thursday and our bill has already reached over P20,000.00. Which of course sucks! And to think that it …

This has got to be the best sunscreen I have ever used! Seriously! I love it so much! A friend of mine recommended it to me, she has a 3 year old son, and she protects him like a hawk! Whenever we go out to the beach she is …

When my Italian born friend selected a birthday gift for me, it was one that she knew I would appreciate. She had ordered this cream, which is imported from Italy. We had already discussed the fact that I had developed an addiction to Italian honey a few years ago, but …

Last month, my dad bought a Flabelos Workout Machine from OTO Bodycare. He wanted the whole of us in the family to have a healthy lifestyle, and so he bought for us a set for about $1480.
The first time I tried it, I felt kind of weird. …

This cream was given to me by a friend and hospital patient who no longer was using it, but thought it would be good for since I am diabetic. I actually use whatever kind of cream I want to, but it was a nice thought, and I did appreciate …

This is one of my daily routines before I brush my teeth. I’d always wanted that bright white teeth without having to go to the dentist to bleach it. I came across this one on a tv commercial and decided to try it. I bought this for about $10 …

I have a few spider veins on my legs which are probably from years of standing at work in a retail job. There are also a few on my face which can be covered by makeup, but I would still like them to be gone.
I bought this at …

In the winter I frequently get blocked sinuses resulting in flu like symptoms or even worse sinus congestion that leads to sinus infection. My local Pharmacist recommended I try Simply Saline, Sterile Saline Nasal Mist, to help me combat my congestion so I wouldn’t get sick. I was hesitant …

I love to take a hot bath at night to help ease my fibromyalgia related pain and muscle spasm. It has helped me more than any other therapy—“ or all combined. I especially love to use bath salt formulas, which seem to help more than anything else I can put …

There are days when I have awful back and hip pain from sleeping in a wrong position to long. So I always keep at least one ThermoCare heat wrap for lower back and hip relief around in the house just in case. I only use these heat wraps when …

Last month my husband and I broke down and bought a new bed. Our old Queen size bed was getting lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep in. As my husband has a bad knee, and I have digestive problems we decided an Orthopedic bed was the best way to go.
We …

When I had a back packing tour in Europe last year I noticed some itchy scratches in between my fingers. I didn’t know what it was because I never had like that before. It was disturbing and even scattered in other areas of my hands the next day I …

I love handmade old fashioned soaps, and when I found the Blue Ridge Soap Shed online, I noticed they had a few very interesting specialty soaps, so I ordered a few to try out. The prices are very reasonable and they use a great classic formula that makes wonderful gentle, …

Vicks VapoRub is one of the products that has been around forever, it seems. I have used Vicks VapoRub on my children, my mother used Vicks VapoRub on me, and I am sure that my mother’s mother used Vicks VapoRub on her. Why? Because Vicks VapoRub is a wonderful …

Palmer’s Scar Serum was recommended to me by a surgeon. I had gone through a pretty nasty accident, and had scarring on my face even after the surgery. When I was discharged from the hospital, my surgeon said to pick up Palmer’s on the way home and begin using …

I get stuffy nose and watery eyes around this time of year. My nose is actually very sensitive. I also tend to sneeze quite a bit when outdoors. I bought a pack of the Reactine Allergy + Sinus relief tablets. I got the 30 pack for $25 or so. …

I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

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 …

There are few things in life that I adore as much as the Philosophy beauty and health product line. It’s one of the most consistently delightful, insightful and powerful products out there on the market today, in my humble opinion, and I have been a fan for over a decade …

Working on the computer most of time during the day tends to leaves my eyes feeling weary and tired by the end of the day. This in turn not only makes me feel more fatigued and tired but also leaves my dark circles under my eyes looking more darker …