I am a big believer in Aloe Vera. My grandmother always kept a live plant, and that plant always had a few obvious scars where pieces of its leaves had been pinched off for treating burns. As she cooked daily, she would often get small kitchen burns, and …

There’s been a recent advisory in my town reinforcing the neighborhood to be vigilant against mosquitoes. In my particular side of the community, we have a neighbor next door whose son unfortunately passed away because of yellow fever. It was enough stimulus to drive us all manic …

When I saw the big yellow iconic happy face on the front of the box, I had to pick up the Brain Pharma Happy Pills to see what they were. I have occasional bouts of stress like anyone. Being a caretaker for an elderly parent and also dealing with several …

Since these condoms are made from a latex free material I should state, that I am not allergic to latex. There is no official indication on the box or in instructions that these are safe for people who suffer from this allergy and searching this information on the internet …

I have sensitive skin and have to be cautious of what products I use. When it comes to antibacterial body washes or even hand washes, I never had good luck.
I have tried the popular Dettol body wash and also their hand wash, I have tried anti-bacterial …

I’m a working mother of two, and wife to an equally busy husband, so I find myself always on the go. If I’m not sitting at my computer writing reviews, then I’m moving and grooving and going about my daily routine of heading to work and running my errands …

When someone well intentioned bought me this inhaler, and I found out what they paid for it, I did not waste any time telling them they were completely insane. This is supposed to be based on Nobel Prize winning science. It is an inhaler that uses “phytonutrients and phytochemicals” to …

I woke up a little earlier this morning so I could get a longer workout in. Today I decided to crack open my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVD. I am now the proud owner of several titles, and look forward to whatever new challenges she has …

I am allergic to everything that flies and moves in the bug family. Wasp, yellow jacket, bees, and hornets affect me so much that I have to go to obtain a shot when bitten. Fortunately, I have only been bitten by each one a bite at a …

I have been wearing glasses for years. I used to wear contacts and glasses only part time, but since I became sensitive to the contacts, I wear glasses most of the time now. I don’t know how it is that one’s glasses get so dirty and oily. I guess we …

I sometimes have acne breakouts in the summer when my usually combination skin takes a turn for the oilier. Although in most months I can just use regular cleansers instead of the dry skin cleansers I use in winter, some months I may have a particularly bad acne problem and …

My first purchase of jojoba oil was from NOW foods brand, and while I did get some good use from it, I was not pleased with the way it smelled. There was a light, unpleasant hint of odor to it which was hard to describe. I was never sure if …

I was browsing in a store when I came across a root beer float flavored lip balm. I had seen this flavor before in various cosmetic brands like Bonne Bell, but this one was an all natural product, and had the kind of ingredients that I really like to …

I recently purchased some Soap Nuts based on a recommendation I received from my best friend. She just raved about them until I agreed to buy some. I did my usual thorough job of shopping and found a highly rated company on eBay named Green Virgin …

I recently spent over 5 weeks in the antepartum (before birth)department of Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills, CA due to extreme morning sickness. By the end of my stay I felt like I had gotten cared for by every nurse in the department and then some.
The staff there …

I have used a lot of homeopathic and natural/ alternative health care products—“ despite the fact that many times they turn out to be a waste of time and money. It is for the occasional amazing success that I persist. Sometimes, it happens. When I was at a friend’s …

I usually don’t ever use mouthwash because for some reason by the end of the day I’m too tired to do anything but sleep. And I’m not much of a morning person. But when I came home from my college dorm, I found this mouthwash in the bathroom. I …

I honestly can’t be out in the sun. It’s really problematic because I love to spend time with my husband who loves to be outdoors, but I have such a large variety of issues to deal with that I don’t always have a good time being outdoors, and, as …

After a night of partying, studying really hard, staring at the computer for 5 hours straight, being stressed out and getting a lack of sleep, the eyes tend to really show it! I know it shows on my eyes, there are so many days when I have looked into …

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. …

I have a daughter and she is about 2 years old now. She used to fall sick every 2 months or so. Usually it’s either fever or flu or even cough. I guess that’s common for all kids. Those with traditional thinking would say that it’s due to the …

I have been nearsighted most of my life, and have worn both contacts and glasses to improve vision. For the last few years I have been wearing glasses about 90% of the time, since I’ve developed an unfortunate intolerance for wearing contacts more than a couple of hours at …

I love using body washes much more than regular soap. For some reason, the lather, the way the body wash makes your skin feel and the scent is much more satisfying than regular soap.
I have tried many different types of body washes. My daughters have made me …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

I love bath products and everyone who knows me knows about my “bath habit.” When I was commenting on how much I liked an Upper Canada product I had tried, someone paid attention, and for a gift, I received a bar soap and a matching massage/body oil in Upper Canada’s …

I was looking for a great mouth wash that was not to strong that it would irritate my mouth. I will admit that I tend to be very picky about the products that I usually, especially when I am going to be tasting them. I was looking …

I like to use good quality body oils for a variety of health and beauty reasons. When I came across this very small two ounce bottle f J. R. Watkins lemon oil, the packaging caught my eye. It has an old-fashioned apothecary look to it, which always intrigues me. I …

My work at home and in the office required a lot of standing, which resulted in aching and tiring feet. Though I tried my best to remain standing for long hours, it would sometimes become difficult to avoid standing. This would hurt my feet and by the time I …

I have been touring several Fitness First branch lately. This was first destination. I’ve heard rumors about this branch–valuable items such as money, cell phones and even shoes are being stolen in lockers even when it’s locked. I went there to prove it for myself.
I was eagerly greeted by …

I came across the Similason’s Pink Eye Relief dropper, after using another one of their eye dropper products that helps irritated allergy eyes. I felt that after my positive experience with another product of their line, I would be just as happy at the outcome of this product as …

I love flower essences, aroma therapy, and all those wonderful sensual products available in the alternative medicine markets. When I discovered Life Living Flower Essences and their products, I had to try out a few. The first product I tried was one that offered me something interesting—“ energy for my …

When I was a child, I am always have a sore throat. As per my mother, this was because I love eating sweets, aside from the fact that I also love eating ice cream and drinking cold water and beverages. Often eating sweets and drinking cold beverages, combined with …

I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …

I suffered from acne as a teenager and young adult, and while some products would help a little. I could never seem to get that bright glowing complexion that some of my peers had. Going out of the house without makeup was embarrassing. Even with makeup, my skin still …

I have a birthmark or an inborn scar on my left face that makes me feel insecure at times. Then I heard about Contractubex gel in a tube from a certain forum. I did research about it and after finding several good feedback, I bought my own from Mercury …

I am already 24 years old. And tonsillitis has been my problem since I was young. Maybe because I always love freezing drinks. I can still recall that I always cry to my mom because I can’t eat the food that I wish to just like ice cream because …

As I get older, I have begun to invest in a lot of anti-aging, or otherwise “keep healthy and youthful” types of products and health aids. One of the products I bought fairly recently (mainly in anticipation of the upcoming winter months where my skin is driest), is …

If there’s one food I can not live without, it is cheese. I have always been a lover of cheese for as long as I can remember. When I was a very young kid, I would eat cheese with rice, with bread, eat it just as it is and …

Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

I have tried Zhen de Shou slimming capsules in order to lose weight. I have always had a hard time losing weight through proper diet and exercise. I know that the use of slimming pills are not advocated due to a lot of health reasons, but they are available in …

I looked so haggard and tired after birth. I’m not complaining but the hubby wanted me to feel great about myself. It’s the night waking during Muneez’s early months that caused the haggardness and I’m still getting up to feed her still. I looked better now though after my …

So something called “Toe Juice” isn’t exactly the most inviting product on the market, but there’s something funny and catchy about it that had me reading the back of the bottle regardless. I certaily wasn’t looking for a “toe juice” product that I thought could help me with any …

These towelettes come in a box of one-hundred and they are all individually wrapped. For about six dollars and fifty cents, one-hundred small hand sanitizing towelettes would seem to be a pretty good deal. I thought so, and that’s why I gave them a try. They would be a …

I used feminine wash for everyday use especially when I am having my period. The purpose for using it is to stay fresh and clean. It is for girl’s or woman’s hygiene as well. The product that I always use is PH CARE 5. They do have different scent …

For more than six months staying in the Philippines, I have come to know a lot of Food supplements from Tianshi because I personally take them as my food supplement and that is why I can attest of its affectivity plus the benefits I get from taking them. By …

It first began as a joke because I had always been hesitant about using weight loss products but I finally gave in and bought a box of Curvy Slimming Orange Juice. Curvy is one of the most popular slimming products in the Philippines and has developed quite a following …

Dettol antibacterial hand soap has become our family hand wash since past 2 weeks. I got attracted to the pink coloured bottle top and when I saw it was Dettol, I thought of giving it a try. The pink …

This is my last review for Arbonne’s Clear Advantage line. This is the line that is used to prevent and control acne. Step five has to be my most favorite product at all and one of the only two I would swear by. The other product was step 4 …

I started using this vitamin when I was pregnant with my first child in 2007. At that time I don’t know which vitamin to take but one thing I was certain about is that I have to make sure that I have the proper nutrients to support …

I sit at the computer for long periods and sometimes my eyes get either dry or irritated. Last Spring, I had some trouble with pollen allergies, which left my eyes feeling irritated most of the time, and staring at the monitor only made things worse. My dry eyes drops were …