Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

I have a love of natural soaps, and in the summer I use a lot of bar soaps. I cannot tolerate them as well in the winter because my skin is too dry, but in the summer, I have oily skin and often get pimples. Wearing heavy sun block products …

I recently went to Vision Masters for an eye exam because I do not have vision insurance and received coupons for this business in the mail that I thought would be very useful for me. When I called to make the appointment, I explained to the receptionist that …

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 …

This product claims to provide a matte look and control oily skin by absorbing oil. It can be worn under or over makeup. Since my skin is combination after using moisturizers, parts of my skin will look oily. I found about this online and decided to give it a …

I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …

Having enjoyed Jennifer Kries’ Pilates Method 3 Dimensional Toning, I went back and grabbed a copy of her Pilates Method Precision Pilates. Kries, credited as bringing Pilates to the masses, really stands apart in a field now saturated with Pilates wannabes. Due to her extensive fitness training, …

My first recollection of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly was when I was 7 or 8 years old. First off, let me say that Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been a staple in my cache of make-up and home remedies. Okay, back to my earliest memory of Vaseline. It …

As spring and summer approach, I begin to try to eat more healthy and exercise more. I like to supplement my diet with nutrition bars and protein shakes. Protein shakes are also a great way to get the nutrients you need on the go. I like to …

About 6 months ago my hubby and I started taking Longevatrol. This is the anti-aging supplement with a lot of hype around it because it is mostly resveratrol, something that has been proven to slow and maybe stop the aging process. Before we started we did a lot of research …

I have always commended Philosophy for their amazing scents. Although lately I have turned to using a lot of natural products with fewer chemicals and detergents, sometimes I have to indulge a little and when I saw this product on clearance, I jumped at it. It looks to have been …

The main reason I bought this toothpaste was to get whiter teeth, and I’ve honestly heard so many good reviews about this product. But I’m wondering, are we even using the same toothpaste here? Because I absolutely am not pleased with this product. I bought a pack of two …

I love Paul Mitchell’s tea tree products. I have used the shampoo and conditioner regularly for years because I love the nice tingle and cool effect on my scalp.
I recently decided to buy the hair and body moisturizer, since I loved all the other products, I thought this …

I have been wearing contacts for a little over five years now, and I have never stuck with any contact lens solution except for Optifree Replenish brand. It is not as nearly cheap as some of the other—¦ generic—¦ solutions, but at around five fifty, on average, for a …

I have been using different kinds of soaps all my life, and only a few of them stand out. Actually, Cetaphil is among those soaps which I like to use. This is a well-known soap which is actually what I have been using for a long time. Why? First, …

I’ve said many times that Crest is my favorite and preferred brand of toothpaste. These days, there are many varieties available, and I really don’t know if they all do what they claim or not. I’m not even sure we have a true way of gauging and …

Gynaecomastia is a medical condition in which males come out with enlarged chest just like females, this is a very embarasing situation for males and it is really tough to get away with it. this condition occurs due to the harmonal imbalance in the body of males and persists …

I awoke this morning with severe lower back pain. As much as I hate to ‘pop’ pills, I knew I had to relieve my discomfort. I reached for my bottle of Aleve caplets. I can happily say I am now totally pain free after taking 2 …

I like to use natural lip balms. I have found that they work better than the cheap petroleum based ones which I used for many years. “Un-Petroleum” caught my eye when I was shopping, and it was almost as cheaply priced as the petroleum cheapies. The tube’s appearance reminded me …

I never thought I’d have a need for something like the Primatene Mist Inhaler with Mouthpiece for Oral Inhalation but I definitely had to start rethinking things when I had a pretty intense reaction to a smell while at work several months back. I work in retail, so we …

Back in the glorious 1980’s, I used this hair spray. I was a teenager and it was the brand my mom used, so I ended up adopting it. As I tried other brands once I had the initiative, I always liked the Mink best. When I saw it on …

It is not often that I find a use for gauze around the house, but it does happen on occasion. My kids are always super busy running and playing, which leads to cuts, scrapes, and bruises on occasion. Whenever I am treating or cleaning a cut or scrape, I …

I have to say a big “thank you” to whoever the genius is behind this splint. It is probably the best ankle slint I’ve ever used, and I’ve even had some rather expensive ones prescribed to me by my own doctor. I paid over $100 for this ridiculously useless …

I love bath products, and I also love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia, so it is more than just pleasure I receive from this, it is relief. I use hot baths and massages to control muscle spasm and tension that he condition causes. It works much better …

Fitness First is the biggest chain of gyms in the Philippines and possibly world-wide. There is a reason for this. For one, each facility is equipped with the best machines. There are so many cardiovascular equipment such that even during peak hours, there will be a machine available for …

Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

I used to be a blissfully unaware stay-home mom. I spent a good seven years at home raising my kids before they were teens and old enough to start staying home by themselves so that I could get back into the work force. Even when I worked prior to …

The skin on my lips is very dry and so it becomes really difficult for me to take care of it during the winter season. Due to the cold outside, the skin on my lips start peeling and sometimes the situation becomes so worst that I have blood coming …

I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …

When I became interested in making my own bath and body products, I started doing research into additives that might be good for thinning hair, thinking that I could add them to a shampoo base and customize a product that would work for me.
I started chatting with another …

Before I first read about butterbur, I had thought it was some kind of spice to cook with. When I was doing some research into natural allergy remedies, butterbur kept coming up, and as I read more, I also learned it can help prevent migraines. I have both allergies and …

I decided to try the product, Cortiban Ultra from Boulder Labs, as a trial offer through a service I use which pays to test products and services. I figured it was just another diet pill and I probably wouldn’t benefit from it, as others have failed me in the …

I have recently been using Forever Bright aloe vera toothgel which is made by Forever Living products. I’ve been familiar with Forever Living products for some years now. They are not particularly cheap but my experience has shown that their products work well.
Forever bright aloe vera …

I’ve used a lot of bandages in my day, and especially now that I have children of my own, and teenage boys at that! If I’m not bumping into things and cutting myself shaving or some other minor catastrophe then they are sure to somehow injure themselves on a …

I have seen quite a few Yardley of London soaps on the shelf. My mom’s favorite, and one I remember from childhood, is the English lavender. This is probably one of their most popular scents, but they do have a number of other ones worth taking a look at.
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I have fibromyalgia, and for many years I tried all the remedies and suggestions that doctors and other patients gave me, finding that most of them were of limited value. When I discovered that taking a hot bath before bed at night could halt pain and stop muscle spasms in …

Recently I wrenched my shoulder moving some boxes around. I tried heat, then ice but nothing seemed to help until a neighbour gave me a tube of Deep Heating Ultra Strength rub. By this time I was desperate; I had already tried several different pain relieving rubs. Some worked …

PitRok Crystal Natural Spray Deodorant is a deodorant with a difference and personally I have found it very effective. This apparently works by suppressing bacterial growth which is the cause of body odour because it is not actually our sweat that makes us smell, but the bacteria on …

I wear contact lenses for as long as I can remember. This means wearing them for at least 8 hours in a day. When my eyes give up, I just resort to putting on my prescription glasses to get some relief in the eyes. However, during the times I …

I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …

It happens to all of us, every single parent will be faced with lice eventually. Those who have know this can be a huge interruption to your daily life. You child can not go to school or may be sent home and de lousing your house and your child’s …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

I love the idea of using natural products on my skin. I’ve been looking around and trying different brands of eye cream that reduce puffiness and the “tired eyes” look. I had read that creams and products containing caffeine were really good, so when I saw this one, …

There is a growing competition right now among mouthwash brands to adopt a formula which is sting-free. This brand is known for its mouthwash products but attach to it is the reputation that it is harsh to the mouth. I have tried other brands which provides mild formula, those …

I’ve been using dead sea salts and mineral bath additives for ages. It really helps me with relaxing before bed, and also does wonders for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Sometimes a nice mineral soak can be the difference in a good night of sleep versus a night of pain and muscle …

I decided to try Avon ADVANCE TECHNIQUES 2-in-1 Healthy Shine Shampoo & Conditioner because I had heard great things about the product from a friend of mine. I don’t usually use a shampoo/conditioner combo because it’s difficult for me to imagine that a product could both cleanse and …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

Have you ever lost your glasses and didn’t have other glasses to find the first pair? It happens. It’s happened to me several times, especially at night, and that’s why my mom thought this product was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. (Actually, sliced bread is not so …