I was breaking in new running shoes, and I developed huge blisters, which were extremely painful. Knowing I was going to have to put shoes on again quickly, (one can only avoid shoes for so long), I limped to the store to get something to help heal my heels …

I am not a fan of very strong toothpaste flavors, so a friend who knew I was into trying new brands suggested I try this wintergreen flavored natural paste. I had never heard of Nature’s Gate previously nor tried any of their products. They are all natural, free of artificial …

Every month I dreaded my period, for all obvious reasons of course, but also because I HATED the mess and odor of pads and the fear of toxic shock syndrome from tampons. I found Diva Cup and had to try it out. I am so glad I did!
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I’ll admit it. Having suffered from weight problems almost my entire life, I’m a total sucker for those lose-weight-quick pills. I’ve definitely tried my fair share of them over the years, and usually it’s with little to no results. But does that stop me from trying more? Of course …

Pain relievers have become an integral part of my life. I am suffering from arthritis which sometimes sends me in deep pain. I have personal experience of an array of pain relievers —“ tablets and other stuffs.
I have used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll for quite a few times. Though …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better—“ which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …

When I was fifteen, I got my first kidney infection. I had no idea what it was, but the pain was severe and had me curling in my bed crying before someone in my family finally realized something was wrong and took me to the ER. It was confirmed …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

My daughter had a party at school where they exchange gifts in a Round Robin sort of way (Holiday party), and she brought home some Bath & Body Works Citrus Blueberry Swirl Gentle Foaming Hand Soap as well as that scent in the Pocketbac Sanitizing Hand Gel. She …

I have never though too much about using nasal saline sprays. I usually find other ways to keep my nasal passage clear. Recently I have noticed colder then usual weather in my city. Severe climate changes always affect my body in the worst way. Along with other symptoms this …

This whitening fluoride mouthwash tastes really gross, and I would have to say that I would not recommend this particular brand to anyone. I really wanted a product that would do what it claims to do and taste at least bearable for the few minutes that you have …

Having taken an antibiotic, I developed a rash on my neck, shoulders, back and chest. At first, I did not know that it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I tried over the counter topical creams with no success for relieving the rash and the itching.
Ketoconazole …

I have diabetes, so I try to take really good care of my feet. I want to keep them attached in the future! I have copied my mother’s habit of putting foot cream on every night. This keeps my feet healthy and soft and prevents cracking which can lead to …

Me being the type of person I am, Woman that is, I have always been against the patch. I haven’t had a desire to use birth control of any kind. I don’t have many kids, I only have two and I think that my decision has been just fine. …

I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

I have been using topical pain relief formulas for years to treat fibromyalgia pain. I sometimes make my own, or add ingredients to existing products. One ingredient that is a staple in these kinds of formulas is eucalyptus oil. When I was looking to restock some essential oils for …

Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …

I take a nightly hot bath to aid in treating painful muscle and nerve symptoms of fibromyalgia. It helps my symptoms more than anything else I have ever tried. Obviously, a bath every night can get boring unless you use a wide variety of products to keep it …

I fall for just about anything when it comes to my teeth. If you tell me that I can get whiter teeth, than more than likely I’m going to buy it and see what it’s all about. The Listerine commercial had been playing on my television for ever. I …

When I purchased my new set of contacts, it came with a contact lens case to keep the lenses safe when they weren’t in my eyes and to help keep them moisturized. The case gets a little raggedy looking after a while and dirty to boot. I wanted to …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

I love Hawaiian Tropic products, mainly because I love the smell of them, and they tend to work well. Being photosensitive, I cannot get in the sun like I could as a youth, and so I use a heavy spf product, and always have some after sun care …

I have had a lot of trouble finding a tampon that I actually think is comfortable, and that does a good job. Platex pearls are fantastic tampons that really do a great job and are exceptionally comfortable. It can often be pretty difficult to decide between different tampons in …

When we have a cold, Vitamin C is the best remedy as it boosts our immune system. Since I have discovered Cetebe Imuno-Active, I am not anymore vulnerable to flu, colds and other illnesses. In the winter time, I always had problems with severe flu, but thanks to this amazing …

When I began to suffer from heart palpitations, I had a hard time figuring out if the little flutters I was feeling really were from my heart, or something to do with my digestive system. Having a hiatal hernia, I wondered if it was possible that the heart beat was …

Like a lot of other people out there, I have trouble sleeping at night. More accurately, I have trouble sleeping at certain times of the night. If I could go to sleep when I wanted and get up when I wanted, then I would have absolutely no problem and …

I have hair that is very frizzy and out of control at the ends and in the back. I have been looking for a product that will smooth it, give it some health benefits (yes, I know hair is dead) and not weigh it down too much in the process.
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I have been hearing good testimonies about Memory Plus but I was quite reluctant then to take this once a day tablet because I thought it was made of synthetic ingredients. However, I later found out it is all natural so I had for so many times planned …

As many uses as I have found for menthol and tea tree products on my own, this one never occurred to me—“ but I am certainly glad it occurred to someone, because these Cool Off wipes are a great product.
These are individually packaged little moist wipes that you can wipe …

I have always loved travelling, but the problem of nausea and dizziness which I generally witnessed during long hours of journey, almost made me feeling skeptical before starting out. Though travelling short distances seemed bearable, my real problem would start on those long journeys- where initially my stomach would …

I have always been a health conscious person and have tried to incorporate healthy habits in my regular routine to keep myself feeling health. Apart from physical health, I always feel that following a good oral hygiene is also important to stay healthy. Thus, I feel that brushing, flossing …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

Chong Hua Hospital is probably the most expensive Hospital in Cebu City. They are really expensive. Trust me. My wife gave birth their just this last Tuesday. We came out on Thursday and our bill has already reached over P20,000.00. Which of course sucks! And to think that it …

I have used the original Noxzema cream for many years. My mom used it when I was a kid, and I started trying it out in my teens. I took a vacation from it for a few years, but when I got older I realized how good my mom’s skin …

I have been a big fan of Aura Cacia since the very first time I tried one of their products. I love their bath products, and I have used quite a few of them. When I tried a little sample pack of some bath salts in the “Heart Song” scent, …

I like to head outside on a regular basis and take pictures. I discovered photography about three months ago, and ever since then, I’ve been outside more times than I had the entire previous year! But that also poses a lot more problems because I have very sensitive skin. …

Omega-3 was known by scientists and the nutrition world long ago but it’s important was actually not really emphasized until recently. A lot of nutrients that does not actually need to be consumed because the body can make it on its own however with Omega-3 it’s a different story. …

I take a lot of vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is so restrictive and I cannot get all of my vitamins from food anymore. I take a lot of solo vitamins, such as C and Vitamin D, but I also take a multi-vitamin. However, I only take …

I bought the Neostrata Dark Circle Serum a couple months back, and I truly regret purchasing it. I honestly think this is the worst eye cream known to man! This ought to be kicked off the shelves and never produced again. I feel that upset about it. I …

Percogesic is a pain reliever that has been around for many years and I have taken it before, several times. It works well—“ nothing phenomenal, but as good as most over the counter pain relievers. I learned something interesting about it recently though. I was talking to a friend …

Since starting my job last September, I’ve constantly been in and out of my doctors office with a variety of problems. Most notably, has been lower back pain and a pinched nerve. My doctor prescribed me Lodine which is an anti-inflammatory, anti-steroidal with which I can’t take any ibuprofen …

When I get really stressed out I like to take a bath in Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash. It helps calm my body, mind, and spirit and makes me feel so much better after soaking in it in the tubby. I even like …

I have always been interested in alternative medicine. When I started having heart palpitations in the form of extra hard beats and slight breathlessness, I first went to my regular doctor, who ran tests but could find no reason for them and pronounced them “benign.”
They were …

With the economic crisis nowadays, I was searching for alternative brands of pills that would cost cheaper than my usual Dianne 35 pill. So I was very convinced to buy this new product in the market that offered women looking for birth control pills with added benefits. …

Lately, I’m noticing that the ends of my hair are drying out and feeling brittle. I love my length and don’t want to make any cuts. Although my previous conditioners and shampoos had promised me with volumed up strands, they never took effect. If they have any results to …

I’ve searched high and low for a green tea variant that would actually give me results that it’s known for. It’s been hyped to speed up metabolsim, help remove toxins and burn fat so I wanted to experience all of that from my green tea.
I’ve experimented with a …

I had tried going to one of those Dr. Scholl’s centers where you can step on the machine and the machine will tell you what kind of insole you need to get for your shoes, but the machine near me was broken so I just had to guestimate what …

In the past years or decades, peanut butter has been considered an unhealthy, fattening food, so it was something to syat away for all people willing to lose weight and keep a nice waistline.
GOOD NEWS, you can stick to peanut butter right now. Go to the closer grocery and …

I am beginning to think I am a germ-a-phobe. I really love hand sanitizer, but I don’t like the smell of a lot of them. I recently tried Germ-X brand of hand sanitizer, and I was pleasantly surprised by the fragrance. It goes on very light, …