A few weeks back when I happened to attend my cousin’s wedding, something really terrible happened to me. As I was getting ready for the reception, to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring in compact powder, without which my make- up felt just incomplete. At …

I am diabetic, and currently I control my condition with medicine that does not cause drops in blood sugar. Once before, I was on such a medicine for a very brief time before side effects caused me to discontinue it.
While I was on this medicine, I was warned …

Few months back I had a terrible bike accident and fractured my leg , I was hospitalized for a week and when I was discharged I had my leg plastered with strict instruction to take adequate rest. I didn’t have much problem with the plaster initially but after …

I have been a contact lens wearer for about ten years and I’ve tried almost all brands of contact lens solution. Until one day my eyes somewhat felt uncomfortable and irritated with the contact lens solution that I’ve tried because the optical shop ran out of stock of …

While working in a hospital since last few years, I have learned that a supplement should be taken with care. That is why when I felt need to take a multivitamin and multimineral supplement, I tried and tested many products. Amway Nutrilite Daily is one such product which I have …

I LOVE my Clarisonic. Its like a battery powered toothbrush but for your face. Forget all those cleansing brushes that are a rotating buff-puff. This is a much better system. Oscillating, nylon soft bristles that are resistant to bacteria, gently turn back and forth removing all …

If you’re anything like me, your teeth and having fresh breath are important. Unfortunately most of my own teeth have gone by the board over the years, but the few I have left I like to keep tip-top and one of my oral hygiene regimes is the mouthwash.
Morrisons (large …

I love lip balms and especially ones that are made with natural ingredients that are good for your lips instead of petroleum based balms. An extra plus is when they have a great fragrance or flavor. When I found this balm, I found the Holy Grail of lips balms. Being …

I usually use Advil brand ibuprofen for headaches. I get a lot of headaches and I just want them to go away as quickly as possible. I have always had good luck with Advil and have never seen much of a need to switch brands. They say “If it …

Taking care of the skin is part of every woman’s beauty regimen. It is a fact that we spend longer time in pampering our skin compared to men. We always want to look good and presentable in front of everyone. One important thing is of course to maintain a …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

New Nordic is one of those companies that’s notorious in the health food market. I’d even heard of them and I don’t do the health food, herbal supplement circuit all that much if truth be told. The only reason I tried these New Nordic Mulberry Zuccarin tablets is at …

I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …

Female condoms are not very much in common but its acceptance is increasing day by day. What I think to be the main limitation in using them is the exact data on attitudes of their male partners. But anyway, as I was too weak and had two issues within …

This analgesic/anti inflammatory cream is indicated for variety of conditions characterized by pain and inflammation like contusion and osteoarthritis. I purchased a 1.0% topical cream when I first had my physical treatment at Pain and Rehab, Megamall Branch. The 15g tube is especially designed for ease of use. It …

I used an infrared sauna at a spa for several days while on vacation, and was so impressed with the way my muscles felt relaxed afterwards, I wanted to have one that was accessible any time I needed it. It did a great job of making me feel less stiffness …

I have several conditions that I deal with on a daily basis—“ diabetes, fibromyalgia, IBS and GERD. At least one of these, diabetes, is a risk for heart disease. When I read about low level inflammation as a possible cause of heart disease in diabetes, I became interested in supplements …

I know Dove makes the best facial and body soaps out there, but I wasn’t so sure about their shampoos. I saw a commercial for the Dove Go Fresh Shampoo and it really caught my eye, so I said hey! that product looks pretty interesting maybe I should buy …

I pride myself in taking small, but important, steps to live greener and greener, for the wellbeing of the environment, and my own health.
Some month ago I bought 1 kg of soap nuts, to try out.
I was a bit weary at start but, boy, was I surprised at the results …

After I turned forty, I became interested in eye serums. I have noticed a few lines around my eyes and that the texture of the skin is gradually changing. I am sure I am not alone in my blind panic of wanting to halt the inevitable aging of my skin. …

This summer, my husband and I were awaiting one of the most beautiful moments of both of our lives. Our son was born on July 22nd, 2013. This has truly been an amazing experience, but there is definitely something I wasn’t anticipating…fat! All my life, I have been beautiful …

I love using hand sanitizer. I use it often. In fact, in front of me now is a small bottle of Rain Fresh Instant Hand Sanitizer. This is the small bottle that I carry with me when I go out (I never know when I’m going to go out …

I am quite the connoisseur of birth control. I’ve been taking birth control since the 7th grade when I experienced my first of several ruptured ovarian cysts. I have always had heavy periods, and have taken the birth control pill, the patch, the nuvaring, and I now have the …

My dentist and I were going over my oral health at my last checkup and he noticed that I had been grinding my teeth slightly. Plus I have had migraines. Together we worked out a plan that included getting fitted for a night time mouth guard. We chose Thermo …

I have never been a person who likes taking vitamins. It’s not that I don’t think they will improve my overall health (though I do have some doubts about them really doing anything), it’s just I always have a habit of forgetting to take them.
In addition, I have an …

I am a strong supporter and user of natural health products, and purchase many of them at SuperNatural a unique store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recently I had a kidney infection that nearly had me hospitalized. After two strong lots of antibiotics my immune system was drained and although …

I have been using Trojan brand condoms with my husband for our entire marriage. We have tried other brands, but keep coming back to Trojan either because they are what is on sale when we shop for them, or because we see a new style we want to try. …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

I love cherry scent. This is one of the reason why I bought this for my daughter. The fact that it is from Loreal is also interesting. At the back of the product you will see it says this is gentle, detangling and tear free. It also claims to …

I inherited a bottle of this shampoo from a neighbor’s yard sale. It was half full, and she didn’t think it was worth trying to sell to anyone, (who would buy used shampoo?) So she gave it to me as a bonus, since I spent a lot of money on …

After my sinus infection had to be blasted with big-gun antibiotics, I knew it would be a good idea to get some acidophilus/probiotics into my system fast. In the past, this has saved me from many a miserable yeast infection and corrected drug induced diarrhea issues.
Normally I …

I don’t have kids but I often use wet wipes around the house for things like my computer keyboard, and of course when various neices and nephews come to visit! I also take them with me on picnics.
Usually I buy the Life brand unscented wipes. This time I bought …

As anyone who has ever owned a cat before, cat scratches happen. And since I have two of these furry monsters, the scratches keep coming and then some. Now I don’t mean to make out that they’re horrible creatures that want nothing more than cause your fingers, torso or limbs …

I have tried a couple of the Neutrogena facial sun blocks, and this one is my favorite. I have light skin and burn very easily. I do not want my skin to look old and leathery like the sun bunnies my age are starting to look. (Sorry, sun bunnies, …

My skin has been really dry and itchy at nighttime and I have not been able to use my regular bubble bath soap to soak in because it dries out my skin even more. I came across the Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower gel and decided to …

I injured my arm at work one day when a heavy box came flying off a conveyor belt. To help relieve the pain, I wore a tennis elbow brace off and on for many months. When I reactivated the same injury a year or so later, I had …

This is an interesting product that I tried when I was having some swelling and slight bleeding in my gums. The problem actually started after a professional deep cleaning. I did not want to be subjected to more dentist bills, so I decided to try to treat the …

Ferrol Compound is a vitamin supplement or compound; as the bottle says, that is mainly found in the Caribbean. It is a nice tonic to take and I used to take it when I was younger.
This tonic comes in a liquid form only but does not contain as much …

Who doesn’t like the idea of a good body massage oil that does more than just make the skin feel great? I’ve used Olbas products for a while now after a friend of mine into homeopathic remedies turned me on to it, and one of my favorite products by …

Since I am not comfortable going to a gym with all the people around, I’ve been looking for a moderately priced exerciser to put in my extra bedroom. I considered buying rowing machines and treadmills, but I ended up buying the Weslo Momentum G3.8 Elliptical Exerciser from the local …

After doing the Discover Bellydance Basic Dance program this morning, I realized it was time to take it to the next level and begin doing the Beyond Basic Dance program as well.
This more advanced dance workout still features twins Veena and Neena in a …

Gardening has always been my one my favorite hobbies and I would always try and spent some time tendering and nurturing my plants everyday. Though I found this routine incredibly relaxing on the mental front, using my hands during the process did seem to do enough damage …

Massengill Floral Feminine Wash is a feminine wash made by Massengill and works to wash and clean the female sensitive part. I ordered this product online for $10 .
Thankfully, when it came in 3 weeks via Fed Ex, it was wrapped well enough to avoid leaks and …

I am not a fan of Katinko. It’s a chinese ointment used for muscle pains, head aches etc. It usually comes in a green tube like Vicks vaporub and it costs around 100 pesos. It’s very popular here in the Philippines and you can almost see it in every …

After being pretty pleased with the Firm’s Hi-Def Sculpt, I went and purchased another title. Today’s workout is from the Firm’s Hard Core Fusion DVD. I have to admit I seem to gravitate towards the newer titles from this workout company. I wasn’t all that crazy about their older …

Mederma is a cult product popular among consumers and those working in the medical field. This scar remover was recommended to me by a skin clinic. It’s mainly for a cosmetic reason why I and so many others wish to get rid of ugly scars. The …

I was so happy of my first experience with AZ Oudenaarde Hospital. I moved to this small city when my first pregnancy was just three months old. So of course we choose the nearest hospital to deliver my first baby.
And since the gynecologist was also living near the hospital, …

BreathRx Daily Tongue Care is a product that is designed to exterminate bacteria that gathers on the surface of the tongue. The bacteria that gathers on the surface of the tongue is one of the primary sources of bad breath. This product is useful if you are someone that …

A friend and I share a common link- we both get the occasional miserable migraine, and will try anything to get rid of it. Hers are worse than mine, and I dare say she will try anything a little more readily than I will. Having diabetes, fibromyalgia, and IBS and …

I have a poor habit of eating so the doctor told me I should take multivitamin to help me get the most nutrient vitamin and mineral I can get. So I went to my local rite aid pharmacy and grab this one a day teen advantage complete multivitamin for …