I use lotion pretty much daily because it keeps my skin smooth and silky, and also because I love the various scents that can be found. I like to try new lotions when they come out, or when I run across them, because some always work better than …

Water, and nitrogen. It doesn’t sound like it would be amazing, but according to the French Academy of Medicine, it has amazing properties for the skin. This mineral water spray comes from France. It has minerals that you might find in a mineral soak, which I do believe …

A friend gave a set of these “Chinese Healthy Balls” to me as a gift after learning of my interest in hand exercise devices. I had fallen in love with therapeutic putty that my doctor gave me, and then had purchased several other exercise devices designed to build strength …

I really try to avoid having colds and getting the flu. But sometimes, it seems like it is going to be waste of time and I end up getting sick anyway. A friends said that I should go to the Wal-Mart and get some Emergen C. I …

I bought Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s Delta Sleep System to play in my room at night to help me get to sleep. It was recommended by a friend who said it had “worked wonders” for her.
My first experience with it was less than helpful. There are two …

One of the recent body washes I have tried for sensitive skin was Dove Body Wash for Sensitive Skin. It was very gentle on my skin and did leave my skin fresh, clean, and soft, but I didn’t like the scent it had at all because I was sneezing …

I used to use just plain soap and water to remove makeup, but it got so tiresome and my face would end up drying out. I started buying Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads to take off my waterproof mascara and such much more effectively.
It came in a …

Keeping our hands clean is something very important in my home. We can all become sick very easily and try to avoid that as much as possible. I don’t have a particular hand soap that is a must have for me. I will try various soaps, looking for …

A year ago, I injured a muscle in my back while lifting a box. For several months, I suffered muscle spasms and tightness, especially when I first got up in the morning. A friend recommended that I try the Therma Care Heat Wraps. I looked for them the next time …

I came under serious considerations to buy a treadmill, due to the fact I had gained many unwanted pounds. During one of my summers I started going out to the gym, but felt worse when coming back home. I would have many sore joints, and muscle pains.
When …

I have used ginger products for relief of nausea many times, and it remains a staple of my medicine cabinet (and tea box.) I have tried ginger gums, drinks, and other forms, and most of them work well. I like to have something on hand that is easy …

I take a nightly hot bath soak as part of my treatment for fibromyalgia. It helps to calm my nerves and muscles, and relieves night time cramps in my feet and legs. I have found this ritual to be a more effective treatment than anything the doctors have ever given …

My doctors have suspected that I may have a mild case of lupus for years. Because of this, I have always been told to never go out in the sun without adequate protection. I usually carry an emergency stick of sun block in my purse for when I am out …

In summer is important not only to protect your skin from the sun, but your hair as well, as it can be damaging for it too.
When summer started I was looking for something to keep my hair protected in this time of the year, and then I found this …

I always believed that our eyes are the window to the soul and are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face. But sometimes due to my late night shifts and long working hours- the appearance of dark circles and the puffiness around my eyes was enough …

The problem of acne always remained a source of concern right from my teenage years. The pimples on my face seem to appear suddenly from nowhere- leaving me in a state of panic and worry. In order to just get rid of them- I have tried using umpteen …

Let me start off and say that this product is positively not for a person with sensitive teeth. I am a person with sensitive teeth, and boy did these strips hurt! I also felt a burning sensation in my gums that bothered me even more. The pain and the …

Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell
while you may not be Arnold Schwarzenegger, no one can stop you from pretending to be him. In which case you at least need to have a semblance to his body. A Cap Barbel Strength Neoprene Dumbbell can go a long way …

While planning a month long vacation in the Caribbean, I had to accept reality - I was going to be on my period while on vacation. Immediately, I felt like those five days were ruined. But just by chance, I ended up hearing about the DivaCup, a product that …

My acne prone skin had always been a great cause of concern. Initially I would have acne especially on the —˜T’ zone on my face, but with regular care and treatment —“ I had quiet successfully managed to keep the eruptions at bay. But a few days back when …

When I decided it was time to get healthy I found that my diet (or lack there of) was missing a few things and fiber was one of them. A friend suggested that I start using a supplement and actually suggest Benefiber. I read the label and thought it …

One day at the mall there was a Rexona promo. Buy one get one free,how can a cheapskate like me say no to that? So yes I end up buying one and getting the same product for free.
I bought Rexona skin light with sunflower oil, it promises to …

If you open my purse you will not catch me without Clorets. Not because I’ve been addicted to this gum but simply because I think it has been the best peppermint gum ever. Clorets has actually surpassed the other brands because its performance is really superior to others. I …

Some time ago, a friend of mine decided to try a new product she had heard about, called Relacore, which supposedly helped the body get rid of cortisol, a chemical that is produced by stress and causes fat to accumulate around the belly. I had heard a lot about …

This one is definitely a multitasker. The petroleum jelly is great for treating places like your knees, heels, and elbows. Once you leave them on before bed, the next day you’ll see major results. Have I mention it can also be used as a makeup remover? or a redness …

I wanted a bottle of hand sanitizer to keep in the office for an odd reason. I have several pet mice. Since they live in an aquarium in the said office, I tend to take short breaks from typing to play with them. If you’ve ever had mice, …

Sore throat is the worst kind of feeling you can ever get, it itches as badly as it can but the problem is how we scratch off the itch deep inside the throat. We know how bad an itchy skin can get, nothing can relief it unless and until …

When I ordered my last bottle of sweet orange essential oil from Edens Garden, I threw in a bottle of cedarwood oil as well. I had heard that it was good for acne and oily skin, and I wanted to try adding a drop to my moisturizer to see if …

I am on day two of the Fullbar Diet. Though I’m not sure how long it takes to see results, it would be expecting a lot to think that the scale would have budged in such a short time. Whenever I take on a new diet program, …

For those who are interested in losing a couple of pounds easily without any exercise, and the ability to continue consuming their regular diet, Holista Extra Strength Green Tea Extract is a great product to have. It supports weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The capsules contain 300 mg of …

Treating my lips to a quality lip balm is something I enjoy doing during the colder months of the year. I like to use Anna Sui lip balm when I know I will be outside a lot. It is more expensive than just regular lip balms but that is …

I have taken magnesium for a number of reasons. I had heart palpitations, which at one point were thoght to be related to magnesium deficiency. I also have diabetes, which can deplete magnesium. I take proton pump inhibitors for GERD, and that can also deplete the mineral. It is thought …

Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …

I was looking for something that would allow me to exercise my legs indoors so I chose to purchase this cycle. This thing works wonders when exercising exercising my legs so in a way it provided me with precisely what I was looking for. I purchased it …

The Ivanko Super Gripper is designed to increase forearm strength. It does this by adjusting the 2 springs to diffrent levels the stronger your forearms get. The exercise just involves gripping the piece of equipment all the way down until both gripper sides touch. I prefer not to sqeeze …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

After having used one of the Gold Bond lotions and really liking it, I decided to try the body wash. I noticed that it did not have sulfates listed in the ingredients, so that is a plus for fans of natural products. It does have many other chemicals though, so …

I’ve tried many different protein shake mixes, and out of all the ones I’ve sampled this is one of my favorites!
Nutrition Information: 100 calories per serving (2 generous scoops of powder), whopping 23 grams of ‘tri part’ protein (rice, pea and isolated soy), sugar free, only 2 carbs per …

When the weather was extremely cold, I put some Carmax on my lips and they weren’t as cracked. I mean, the weather was so cold, the snot in people’s noses were freezing up. This is all to explain how important it is the keep your lips moisturized. I always …

I have been an avid wearer of Freshlook colorblends brand of contact lenses, but the price is a little too steep. So I was out in the mall scouting for a new pair of cheaper contact lenses, and I went to EO optical shop in Megamall. I saw the …

Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …

Ever since the first time I used a sock made with moisturizing gel inside, I was hooked. This is the most effective way to get some serious moisture into your foot’s skin. When I saw this kit was only about twelve dollars on Amazon, I knew I had found a …

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 …

I am a contact lens wearer and I have never had any problems. I used to use acuvue 2 by Johnson and Johnson and then I saw a commercial for the Acuvue Oasys, they are supposed to be the ultra comfort series, with hydraclear plus. So, the …

I have thinning hair, and a constant weapon in my arsenal against it is some type of volumizing mousse product. I apply it at the roots of my hair to boost the volume while I am drying it, and then to help hold the style and smooth the frizz at …

I love taking a nice hot bath in a large tub—“ with plenty of soothing bath salts. I have fibromyalgia, and this often helps ease the pain and cramping that occur on a regular basis. Aside from that, it is relaxing, good for my skin, and soothing to the senses—“ …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used a number of herbal formulas to try and ease the symptoms when I have flare ups. Since a prominent symptom of mine is muscle tension and spasm, I was very interested when I heard about the Herbaprofen drops from a few fellow patients on …

I don’t use most brands of adult mint flavored toothpaste because they are too strong and burn my mouth. When I do use them, I don’t brush long enough, which makes me fall behind in my oral care routine. I am diabetic and cannot afford to do this. To …

Wanting to lose weight is not a new issue for most women. Most of us always want to lose weight! And even if we do, we always want to lose some more. I am in the same page with most women. I wanted to lose a little weight (just …

When I gave birth to my daughter I had a stay in Providence Memorial hospital. I can say it wasn’t the most pleasant stay, but I guess it wasn’t the worse one either. I had a cesarean so had to stay in the postpartum ward for about three days. …