Health Reviews
Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Foam Bath Ginger Mint 14 oz
I love to use bath salts and nicely fragranced products in my bath. I take a bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In the winter, I like to use a lot of moisturizing products, because the frequent exposure to hot water can sometimes make my skin dry. …
ChillowPlus Two Way Cool Comfort Device
This product seemed like a miracle cure-all when I read the description, especially the fact it helps alleviate restless leg syndrome, which my doctor “diagnosed” me with when I went to him complaining of not sleeping well and tossing and turning all night long. I’m still not sure it’s …
Cortiban Ultra from Boulder Labs
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 …
Toe Juice Skin Treatment with DermaVine 4.6 oz
I saw “Toe Juice” in a store, and had to pick it up just because the name was so weird. It is an unusual product, and I decided to try it out of curiosity. It claims to help with sunburn, cracked feet, dry skin, underarms and groin issues. I …
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength is one of my favorite face washes to use for the prevention of acne. I only get the occasional bought of acne so I do not need to use a wash every day. I use PanOxyl about 2 or 3 times a week …
Gatorade
If you have children who are in sports one of the best sports drink you can give them is gatorade. It is filled with all of the nutrients that your child looses when they sweat. Even if they are not in sports but just like to play hard. Gatorade …
Walgreens Aloe Vera Gel
There are very few things in life that I love as much as swimming and it is with deep regret that I have only gone once this entire summer due to the fact that our local pool is always filled with screaming kids that probably do their business in the …
Health Screen Specialists
If you ask your doctor for these tests, you might get them done for $300 at the hospital, but you might not even be able to get it done. Doctors have to show accountability to insurance companies that the test was actually warranted because of symptoms. But …
Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea
I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …
The Body Shop Harmonising Massage Oil
Last weekend, my mom and had our masseuse come over at our house to give us a body massage. At last, I was able to use the Body Shop Harmonising Massage Oil that I bought earlier this year. It came in a special Body Shop gift pack …
A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners
A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …
H2O Plus Oasis Mist Travel Size 1.7 oz
When I was shopping in the H2O products, I happened to notice a little bottle of a spray mist called Oasis. It was the same pretty color of blue that my original H2O favorite products came in, so out of curiosity, I picked it up to see what it was.
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DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons Super Plus Absorbency
I have always thought that having maximum protection during my time of the month is of key importance. I like to use feminine products that are both reliable and affordable. I decided to go to my local Dollar General store and picked up the DG Health Unscented Plastic Tampons …
Homedics Hydragel Massager with Heat
Forever I would walk around with a tight neck and stiff back thinking how in the world did I end up so stiff when it seems like not to long ago I was bending and flexing like I was Gumby. I couldn’t take it anymore and I realized …
Botanic Choice Green Tea Summer Fruit Ambrosia
There is so much I’ve read, over the years, about all the health benefits of green tea, like how it can help with weight loss, improving the health of your heart, helping to strengthen the immune system and lots of other good stuff. It all sounds wonderful, but, …
Nature’s Way Valerian Root, 530 mg, 180 capsules
I’ve been taking a drug called amitriptyline for many years, to help me sleep. My brain apparently does not like to stay in the deepest stage of sleep for long enough to do any good, so I have to have something that will keep it there. While the drug …
Kirkland Signature Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Tablets twin pk 365 ct
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was well aware of all the complications related to the heart and blood vessels. I went through a period where I was frightened of heart attacks, and decided to put myself on an aspirin regimen. My doctor went along with my …
Kappus White Magnolia Glycerin Hand Body Soap 4.2 oz
When I read an article in a magazine about Kappus soaps, I decided to order one. I had never heard of the German brand, but apparently they are quite famous for their six-times milled glycerin soaps, which last a long time and have no animal testing involved. They are formulated …
Irish Spring Deodorant Soap
One of the bar soaps that I use is Irish Springs Deodorant Soap. This soap can be used for hand washing in place of liquid soap, for bathing, or for showering. The bar soap that we use tends to be quite a bit more abrasive then the gentler …
Rhea Ascorbic Acid
I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …
LORATADINE LIQUID- ORAL 5 MG/5ML for baby
Recently my nine month old had woken up completely miserable. His eyes were all crusted shut and there was just a stream of mucus running from his mouth to his mouth. And later he would end up having a really bad cough from all of the mucus draining in …
EA Sports’ active for Wii
EA Sports’ active for Wii is a revolution in home fitness. The package comes with the actual game, the leg strap (more details later) and the resistance band. You start out by making a profile that involves body type and clothing. It offers you many choices that in my …
A Fitness Experience Video For the Mature Adult
“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …
Fiber One Bars
I want to start off by saying that as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with digestive problems. I suppose it runs in the family seeing as how other people in my family have digestive problems as well. Every doctor I’ve ever gone to has told me that …
Crest Whitestrips
I am a smoker and as a smoker, I sometimes use products to aid in getting and keeping my teeth as white as they can be. I always use a toothpaste that contains whitening agents. However, sometimes that just isn’t enough and I need something extra. The last time …
Shea Terra Organics Rose Hips & Pink Clay Facial 4.5 oz
I love using natural soaps, and Shea Terra has been a company I have come to trust for very high quality soap. After using a vitamin C cleanser in the winter along with a toner that also contained a high volume of vitamin C gave me good results, I wanted …
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein cookies n creme
Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …
Tampax Pearl Super Plus Tampons
I have always been a tampon kind of woman. I like them because they are less messy and less hard to deal with than pads. Though I like tampons they don’t always work the best. I usually have to still wear a liner or pad underneath. I wanted to …
ULTA Ultra Hold Hairspray 10 oz
The last time I was shopping at Ulta, I decided to try some of their hair spray. It was on sale, and I had previously purchased some of their other products and enjoyed them, so I expected the Ulta hair spray to be of similar quality to other Ulta …
Un-Petroleum Cherry Lip Balm SPF 18 .15 oz
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 …
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
The Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion is something that I use on my kids and when it comes to their skin they need. My son has a really funky skin that gets really dry. I hate that because we spend tons of money on dermatologists, The main issue were were having …
Brushpicks Toothpicks By Prestige Brands 250 ct
I bought a package of these because they looked like a good compromise for flossing. At the time, I was having trouble finding a floss that would work better for my close together teeth, and I had heard that interdental brushes removed far more than floss but they seemed …
Theraherb Virgin Coconut Oil
I’m not sure with other VCO brands, but this one doesn’t quite work for me. Been taking it since last year then I stopped for a while because I didn’t feel any significant changes in 2 months, then this year I went back to VCO since it was told it’s …
Joy Bathing Soap
One day I went shopping and came across Joy Bathing Soap. This soap is a small bar soap but it works quite effectively like other bar soaps I have used before.
I noticed that this soap is not far much better than other soaps I have used. This soap does …
St. Ives Naturally Clear Body Scrub Green Tea 9 oz
I like to use a gentle exfoliate face scrub in the summer when my skin is oily and prone to small breakouts of adult acne. I had been using several different brands, but when I saw this one on the shelf I remembered that I had a St. Ives body …
Baby Magic Patty Cake Dustless Baby Powder .28 oz
I am a fan of alternatives to talc based powders. I used to use talc, but then we all learned about how unhealthy it is, especially to women. When a friend of mine, who has a small baby, asked me if I wanted this product, I thought it sounded …
Banana Boat Ultra Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 8 oz
I have very fair skin, and there is also some evidence in my medical history that suggests I may possible have a mild case of lupus. For these reasons, and the fact that skin cancer just doesn’t appeal to me at all, I use strong sun block products when I …
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque, Mint Julep 8 oz
After trying several clay masks in the past that helped with an acne problem, I needed a new one to treat a flare up of my adult acne, which plagues me in the summer. Queen Helene is what you would call a very inexpensive product. However, it did have all …
Swanson Melatonin 3mg Capsules Sleep-inducing Supplement
It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred (Lose up to 20 pounds in 30 days)
I can rave about Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred exercise program for hours and I still wouldn’t be able to express how thankful I am for finding the product. It’s truly a gem and one that has changed my life at least when it comes to my health and fitness. …
Polar FT7 Training Computer
To anyone who loves to do sports or strenuous activities and wants to follow up on their progress, this is a suitable device. My husband got this Polar F7 specifically to ensure that while doing sports activities, he can track his progress while ensuring that his heart is not …
King of Shaves Woman Blu Shaving Gel 5.95 oz
When I heard my male friend raving about how wonderful his King of Shaves cream was, I wondered if they made a product for women as well. I happened to find one while I was shopping so I tried it out. I liked what I saw on the …
Heet Pain Relieving Formula with Hands Off applicator 2.8 oz
I borrowed this product while suffering from a painful muscle spasm in my lower back. I have tried several products that work as counter irritants like this one, but I was surprised to find that this product is unique. It’s been on the market for many years and apparently has …
CVS Warm Steam Vaporizer
About the Product:
The CVS Warm Steam Vaporizer boils water that produces a pure steam of bacteria-free vapor which is released into the area where it is placed. The vaporizer routinely shuts off when its content reaches the minimum. It operates without much noise. It has a triple-wall …
GoFit Ultimate 6lb Rubber Medicine Ball Black & Purple
It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …
Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Night Cleansing Pads
My skin type can be basically categorized as combination type. Due to this skin type, I often experience acne on my forehead and have tried various products to help keep them at bay. Thus, when I happened to see this product called Neutrogena acne stress control night cleansing pads, …
OraCare Toothpaste
I have tried different brands of toothpaste. My favorite is the Colgate brand. However when I was strolling in the supermarket I saw this new product. I know that Oracare is a good brand especially for mouthwashes. But when I saw that they had a new product out, I …
Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado Oil Shower Gel 16.9 oz
I have loved Crabtree and Evelyn products ever since I was introduced to them through a little gift store on the NJ shore which sold their lines. Since I have moved away from there, there are very few local stores that carry the full line of products, so when …
Aquafresh Sensitive Maximum Strength Toothpaste
I purchased this toothpaste a few months ago after I started to experience extreme tooth sensitivity. At the time, I would feel sharp and stinging pains without warning while I was eating. Even though I did make an appointment with my dentist, it still did not stop …
Coghlan’s Trek II First Aid Kit
Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …
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