I remember, many moons ago, when my sister-in-law was on a diet, and she had said she was taking an apatrim product. I didn’t even think about it until about a year ago when I saw apatrim in the store. I honestly couldn’t even believe they were still making …

There will be a month that I can catch up viral infections for a month or two. I do not know when did start that my body became sensitive that I can easily catch allergies from everywhere. Sometimes when I am inside a train and someone cough besides me, …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …

Emergen-C Vitamin D and Calcium, a powder nutrient supplement which is simply added to any beverage the user chooses, has been a beneficial addition to my diet. Unlike the other Emergen-C derivatives, “Vitamin D and Calcium” comes in a mixed berry flavor which I’ve found tastes a little disagreeable …

Katinko Ointment is an ointment costing Php 100 at 75 grams. I lie this product out of all similar products I bought before because I think it is pretty good and does what it is supposed to do. First of all, this product is an ointment which aims to …

I have been using prescription eyeglasses since I was in high school and because I have astigmatism and near sightedness, I have to wear them all my life.
At first I was happy and contented using my eye glasses but then when I started working and make-up is not just …

I don’t have a baby, but I do like to use powder to keep dry and comfortable. Since dry powder is messy, gets all over the room and your clothes and is not good to breathe, I look for liquid versions. I have tried a couple, and I only bought …

I got AfterBite for using in the cottage country. The name pretty much gives away the feature of this product. AfterBite is for when you get bitten by small pests such as mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas, and those sort of things. I paid $5.99 and got this at Canadian Tire. …

Elderberry by Nature’s Way:
I had read several articles regarding elderberry’s ability to boost the immune system. Several studies have shown that it can decrease the duration of a cold or flu by half, as long as it’s taken wihin the first 48 hours symptoms begin.
One day I woke …

When my dentist told me that I would be needing to irrigate the pockets where I had developing gum disease, I was a little intimidated by all the products out there. I ended up with a WaterPik device, which I had some difficulty with and returned but never bought another …

In my excitement of playing tennis after a long gap, I totally forgot the fact that I had to be a little more careful of overdoing it. The result was therefore —“ aching arm and thighs. It made me crippled. I was finding it difficult even in getting up …

I received this beautiful hand soap as a gift. It is in a tall and very elegant pump container, which is narrow enough to fit perfectly onto my kitchen or bathroom counter easily. It is a glass bottle, which is refillable. The soap inside has a very pleasant fruit …

I have always been a fan of natural soaps and I love imported French and Italian soaps. I had seen the large block of soap in stores and always found them interesting but never bought one until recently. I paid about ten dollars for the 1000g square block, but …

My beautiful skin had started showing signs of ageing and this made me rather uncomfortable and worried. The wrinkles and fine lines though seemed to still light and understated were enough to make my face look rather dull and lifeless. Moreover the pimples which kept appearing and disappearing on …

I have not used Act since I was a kid that is until just recently. My dentist recommended that I start back up rinsing with Act to strengthen my teeth. I honestly thought Act was for children, but he said Act is for everyone even adults. So I went …

I have long had a love for handmade soaps. My mother does not share this interest, as she prefers liquid body washes. I normally use liquid products in the winter when my skin tends to be very dry. In the summer, I can get away with whatever cleanser I want …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor when she goes away on business. Her nine year old son has some sinus issues and is constantly battling a cold or infection of some kind. I was very lucky the last time he came, because he actually was not sick, and I actually …

There are times when I can’t get my feet done. And so when I happen to be on a budget, I try to find other means of making it happen. Well first of all I bought this Conair Bubbling Spa for $25. For one thing I want to …

I am a former Herbalife client and former Herbalife Distributor. Using their weight loss system is very affective. I dropped 10 lbs in just 2 months, which for a person of my size, petite, is not generally an easy task. You follow a stick regiment of …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise commonly referred to as, CFS, is a commonly misunderstood syndrome in our communities and societies. CFS is acutally not that uncommon and sufferers battle a variety of symptoms that are often flu-like and include achiness and lethargy. Some people who battle CFS often …

I have been a user of aloe vera gel for years. My grandmother grew aloe plants, and whenever we had a burn or small rash, we knew we would get “the leaf.” She would literally pinch off one of the succulent leaves, slice it open, and rub it directly on …

I have used Bach’s Flower remedies and Rescue Remedy drops. They seemed to work for my cat, but not for me. This may have been a sheer coincidence that they calmed the cat. I will admit that when I bought this gum, I really did not expect it to fulfill …

When I developed a painful rash/injury under my arms, thanks to a serious dispute between my hand and a new disposable razor that occurred when a crazy feline jumped into the shower with no warning, I could not use my regular antiperspirant products at all. Even the slightest hint …

The Conair Body Benefits Compact Heated Massager cost me around twenty-five dollars around a year ago. Today, it’s still selling for about the same amount of money. Speaking of money, this heated massager ended up being a waste of money for me, so I returned it. I had a …

Everyone knows petroleum jelly is great for mending chapped lips. But not every brand of petroleum jelly is greater than Aquaphor healing ointment. I had to suffer the worst cracked lips in my life to determine the best antidote. It was easy to make scrubbing my …

This tea was recommended to me by an employee at the natural foods store where I often shop. I was looking for something to help with edema that I got monthly, and I had tried several other products that either didn’t work well enough, or had side effects, usually an …

There are times that I will have a difficult time breathing and I need something to open up my airways. I found this over the counter medication called Primatine Mist. It is really meant for people with bronchial asthma, which I am not altogether sure I don’t have. I …

Ive had acne ever since I was like 14 years old. Its been taking over life for a very long time causing me to feel insecure about how I feel and what I look like to other people.
So I decided to see a dermatologist after trying almost every possible …

Taking care of your skin is important. You have to be very careful in choosing the kind of products you put to your skin, especially your face. If the soap you are using is not compatible with your skin, you may have problems with it and may even cause …

As a user of non alcohol mouthwashes, I was thrilled to see the iconic Listerine had added one to its line. Although I have never liked Listerine due to its very intense burning sensation, I do recognize that it is a good product and has probably helped millions to avoid …

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 to use mineral salts in my nightly bath. I use hot bath therapy to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia and for general health and good sleep. Mineral salts help to balance the muscles and the skin, adding important minerals to the water like magnesium, which is essential to good …

I have actually been taking these fish oil capsules for more than 3 years now.
Not trying to exaggerate here, but everytime i take them, i feel smarter :D
I know fish oil has many benefits: regulating cholesterol in the body, reducing the risks of depression, and for sure, make you smarter …

I use aloe vera gel to help manage two conditions. I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). IBS causes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea (or as my doctor likes to say, “ornery innards”) and GERD causes reflux of acid into the esophagus, which can be structurally …

I love to use natural soaps, and a friend who shares my interest turned me on to a company called Lux Naturals. I was at first confused, because there is a Unilever brand called Lux soap, but this is completely different. These folks make good, old fashioned handmade cold process …

The Verilux Sanitizing Wand,with Clean Wave Technology is probably one of the strangest investments I’ve ever made in my life, and I have to be honest and say that the only real reason I ever purchased it is because a friend of mine, who is a germaphob, recommended it …

I suffer from mild carpal tunnel syndrome which is often aggravated when I type. I finally visited my Physician and he recommended I buy Tensor Wrist Brace with Splint for my right wrist. I had my Pharmacist help me select this product, and I was impressed with the fact …

I use massage oils, lotions and other skin products frequently. When I decided to have some fun making my own, I looked for quality ingredients that I knew my favorite brands contained. One that kept coming up was the very basic, vegetable derived glycerin. For making some scented lotion …

Look around and there’s probably a pimple remedy waiting to be found in your first aid cabinet. I did that myself a long time ago, and that’s how I got into putting Neosporin ointment over spots. Many years later, I might have to peek again at what’s …

I got these contacts about 9 months ago, to replace the 30 day lenses I was using. I needed the new contacts because the 30 day lenses were too drying.
At that time, the optometrist told me the Acuvue Oasis with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses were the thinnest, most …

It was my mom who persuaded me to buy a box of Imedeen Time Perfection tablets and really the last person among others, who coaxed me to try it. The prime benefit of Imedeen’s time perfection capsule is younger-looking skin. Thus it is only fitting to annoint …

We all know the benefits of green tea. It’s a natural solution to all the disorders we face. Whenever we suffer from heath disorders, the first thing that anyone will suggest to you is the use of natural hers and solutions. I have heard many good things and seen …

I have recently changed my lifestyle drastically by becoming a vegetarian. This is drastic for me because I have been a consistent and frequent meat eater for the majority of my life. Coming from a Ukranian family, meat has always been the main dish in every meal and my …

I decided to try Band-aid tough strips finger care because I often get cuts on my fingers and regular band-aids seem to hinder my ability to work properly since my job mainly consists of typing. I purchased the Band-aid tough strip finger care at the grocery store for $2.94 …

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 grew up in the beautiful state of Arkansas, and have fond memories of fresh water that tasted as if it came straight from a spring, without having to resort to bottled water. When I moved to Michigan nine years ago, the first thing I had to force myself …

When I started having some mild cold symptoms after being exposed at a doctor’s office, I stopped by Target to pick up something to take. I was looking around and saw that they had their own Up and Up store brand version, and one of the products they offered …

I bought Cell Food because of what I’ve heard from the grapevine. I heard that it works even for a dog. The sales lady at the mall said that one customer even fed it to a dying puppy, which seemed to come back to life afterwards.
I even …

I take a nightly hot bath for muscle therapy and symptoms of fibromyalgia. This routine has made me a connoisseur of bath salts and other bath additives. I had tried one of the German company Dresdner’s products before and liked it, so I ordered a few of their bath packets …

Sanitary napkins have always been a real pain in the butt for me. They never seem to work right, or do what they claim to do. Most of them only fit one type of woman and provide no protection. None the less, I have tried multiple brands of sanitary …