Health Reviews
Phyto Shield Herbal Botanical Toothpaste 100 gr
I received a tube of this toothpaste as a gift. Everybody who knows me knows how picky I am about toothpaste. I am sensitive to the strong flavors in most standard formulas, so I usually end up using either kid’s fruit flavored toothpastes, or a natural bran. Natural and …
Synthroid 150 mcg Prescription Thyroid medication
Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …
Desert Essence Foot Repair Cream Pistachio 3.25 oz
I am familiar with Desert Essence products from using their essential tea tree oil and related products. I regularly use a cream on my feet at night to keep them moisturized, as I am diabetic and dry, cracked feet can be a serious problem as it can lead to …
Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle 12% Glycolic AHA
I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …
Tesco Extra Care Tongue Cleaner
I had never bothered to buy a tongue cleaner before but I picked up this —˜Extra Care Tongue Cleaner’ from Tesco as an afterthought when I was buying my toothpaste. It was cheap enough at only one pound something. Now I have used this and I have …
Tea Tree Oil Cooling Foot Scrub
I had been witnessing a terrible cut in between the toes of my foot , which rather made it difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I did try covering the cut with a band- aid, I still felt uncomfortable while moving around the house and …
Dr. Scholl’s For Her Advanced Foot Repair Cream
Now that I am not young anymore, I have been dealing with calloused and cracked feet. I would get some pretty good cracks on my feet that would really hurt. I was clueless when it came to foot care. I asked my doctor and she recommended …
C.O. Bigelow No. 1022 Oil Free Face Gel Shine Control 4oz
I am a huge fan of bath and Body Works, and I shop there every chance I get. I was browsing and found a product that I thought might help with my summer skin issues. I have combination skin that tends to be very oily in the summer but dry …
Azo Cranberry Supplements
Every since I was about 7 years old, I’ve had multiple problems with my urinary tract and kidney health. I’ve had these problems off and on. I usually end up getting a urinary tract infection about every two years. This usually leads to blood coming out with my urine …
Quikclot Sport Advanced Clotting Sponge, 3.5″ x 3.5″
I have a first aid kit at home and one in the car that is packed full of supplies, in hopes that I never need them, but feeling better that they are there if I do. One of the products that I have on hand are Quikclot Sport …
Organic Root Stimulator Scalp Scrub
I have always loved to experiment with different types of hair care products which I feel could make a difference to my hair. Recently due to my prolonged illness, I noticed that my scalp felt quite dry and my hair had started thinning - which made …
Valeo Chin Up Bar
I bought this product a few months ago because I can’t find it here in my country. Thankfully the company was able to ship it fast and I was able to use it right away. The biggest plus point I find in this chin up bar is its durability. …
PrenaVite Prenatal Vitamins
I took PrenaVite prenatal vitamins during my second and third pregnancies to supplement the nutrients that my body needed. My OBGYN prescribed prenatal pills and this brand was the only one approved by my insurance. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the pills, I was disappointed …
Swisspers Facial Cleansing Pads
I purchased Swisspers Facial Cleansing Pads a while back because I found them to be inexpensive. I paid about $4 for a pack of 50 cleansing pads. I actually bought them for when we go camping. The idea of a make-up removal pad seemed more convenient …
Smithson Organics Pearl-white Teeth Whitening Powder
Should someone ask me what my most hidden insecurity is, I guess my teeth could very well be a valid answer. Teeth whitening may be a costly privilege accessible only at a dentist’s chair. I hated my personal orthodontist’s forceful attempts at coaxing me to avail his …
Secret Invisible Solid
I tried Secret Invisible Solid for women after purchasing it from the grocery store for $5.49. It was a 2.6 oz. bottle which was large enough to last for quite some time. I felt that was a little high for a deodorant, but I wanted to give it a …
TheraHerb Virgin Coconut Oil in Original Flavor
Coconut trees are abundant here in my country. They produce coconut oil and coconut milk which is very useful for preparing food and even good for digestion. Right now, coconut oil are already in bottled form to be sold to consumers nationwide. This serves as a good herbal supplements. …
Oliveology Shave Gel Organic 8 oz
In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …
Effervescents Aromatherapaes Stress Relief Bath Balls 2.8 oz
I received a couple of varieties of these bath fizzer balls in a gift basket. As bath bombs go, they are about average. I have used other brands that had a stronger scent, and seemed to condition the water more, and the effervescent effect was a bit stronger. …
Paul Rivas’s The Cheater’s Diet
I came across The Cheater’s Diet recently, and must admit I thought at first it was related to the television show of the same name. I briefly even imagined Cheater’s host Joey Greco popping up out of nowhere, and ordering you to put down the bag of …
Sunny Maid Chewable Vitamin C
So many times I have found it difficult to get my children and family to eat vitamins. We all know the value of taking vitamins daily. We used to live in the North and found that the kids were getting sick a lot. Because of this we had to …
Kozi Eyes Energy Activator Eye Pillow
I bought this fantastic eye pillow after having used on at my massage at Adelaide Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s filled with 5 different herbs that are intended to help you sleep, and the soft material on the outside makes it one of the most pleasant-feeling eye pillows …
DermaSilk 5 Minute Face Lift 1 oz
Since I have gone over the big 40 mark, I have noticed a few fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and cheeks. Losing weight has made them more obvious, and I noticed one night while I was laying down and plucking some eyebrows with a mirror in my hand …
Medport On the Go Sharps Transport & Disposal (6 Pack)
I am diabetic and must check my blood sugar several times a day. I don’t like to dispose of lancets improperly, as this can be dangerous for other people and animals. For my home, there are lancet and needle containers that you can fill and then mail in for disposal. …
Clear Eyes
Clear eyes is made by Prestige Brands International. Clear eyes is made to take the redness out of your eyes when you are tired and did not get a good nights sleep or when you have allergies that bother your eyes. It helps relieve dryness and itching that are …
Neutrogena: Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen
So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …
Heel Arnica, Homeopathic Ointment 1.76 oz
I have become a fan of natural healing, and having fibromyalgia I have heard about arnica for ages. Some of the products I use in my nightly bath contain arnica, and it is often an ingredient in salves. When I saw that Heel made an arnica ointment, at first …
Nature’s Plus Ultra Sugar Control 60 Tablets
I am a chronic dieter. Being diabetic and overweight is a bad combination for one’s health. I also have a thyroid condition, which makes it more complicated to lose weight than it is for most people. Being diabetic, I do crave sugar. Although I have been taking chromium for years, …
CVS Hand Sanitizing Spray Pens 3-Pack
As a full time mother and employee at a retail store, it’s important to me to have as many items at my disposal that are convenient in both size, availability and price. I like anything I can fit in a pocket on those days I don’t want to have …
CVS Mouth Rinse Antiseptic Natural Citrus 8.4 oz
I’ve tried many Listerine products and I have tried really hard to like them. Most of them, as most people are aware of, are very strong and don’t exactly taste great. Even their mint flavors are so overpowering that it is painful to use them. I am especially …
Biguerlai Slimming Tea
I never give much attention on slimming tea commercials on TV because I thought I would never have a need of it. I thought they are only for people with weight problems; and since I am underweight, I definitely don’t need it. But when I started to …
Brookstone talking remote thermometer
I recently bought a raffle ticket at charity event to help the needy. I never win at these sorts of things but the money was going for a good cause so really never expected to hear anything. A couple weeks later I received a letter along with a package …
Enzymatic Therapy Derma Klear Soap
I am persons one of those few persons who have suffered the adverse affects of having both oily and dry skin. The fact that my skin tends to become oily in summer and dry in winter has made me use various skin care products at different time of the …
Oracare Regular Mouthwash
When I am in a hurry especially at work, I usually skip the tooth brushing and just switch to using mouth washes. There are a lot of mouth washes out there but I feel that most of them are alcohol-based and sometimes hurt when I swish it in my …
Live Long, Live Well with Robert Pritikin DVD
What if you could lose weight, lower your blood pressure, manage or prevent Type 2 diabetes, and cut your risk for heart disease and cancer? I know what you are thinking, you wonder if I am talking about yet another diet book or strenuous workout plan. Well, …
FUTURO Sport, Deluxe Ankle Stabilizer
Last September, my husband and I had a lot of changes we were going through. We had just finished closing on our new condominium, and were getting ready to move, and I had, after a long eight year sabbatical, had finally started working again because my kids were now …
Fitrum Capsules
I tried taking Fitrum last year when I noticed that I’m gaining weight. I decided to try it because my job doesn’t allow me to move that much or get some exercise. During my days off from work, I’d just stay home and watch movies. I don’t have a …
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil
I was out on a cold winter night when I slipped and whacked my leg on the ice. I knew for sure it was going to bruise and be sore so I immediately ran inside and used my favorite massage oil for aches and pains and bumps and bruises, …
Nutiva Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil
From time to time, especially in the summer, I find myself getting bouts of dry skin that nothing can seem to moisturize. I do not know if this is just a seasonal thing, or psoriasis, but I do know that as many lotions as I have tried, none seem …
Arose Aromatic Herbal Pack
I was browsing though a local health and beauty shop when I saw on their new product section this Arose Aromatic Herbal Pack. The packaging is quite catchy so I stopped by and took a closer look.
Reading from the box’s label, it is said to relieve muscular tension and/ …
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula
After having two children, I had stretch marks that I wanted desperately to get rid of. Although I know that you can’t get rid of stretch marks, I always hold out hope. I had heard that Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula could possibly help lesson stretch marks, so I gave …
Garden of Life Super Seed Beyond Fiber 600 grams
I take fiber regularly to help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and for general health and to help lower cholesterol. I have taken my share pf psyllium fiber, which is the popular one, but it is not the best. Natural fiber from food sources is always best, but …
Smart Mouth 12 Hours Fresh Breath
This review is for Smart Mouth 12 Hour Fresh breath system which I decided to try in place of my usual mouth wash. This formula promises fresh mouth for up to 12 hours which sounds great. Comes into 2 bottles with 2 different formulas. Both bottles are the same …
Pilates Workout for Dummies
Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …
Hempz Herbal Moisturizer
Although this product regularly retails for about $20, I was able to pay about $15 for it online. Although I was very unfamiliar with it prior to ordering it, the main reason that I decided to try it anyway was the fact that there is nothing like it …
Scottish Fine Soaps Arboria hand and Nail Cream 100 ml
I have a friend in the UK who sends me care packages full of goodies that I can’t get here in the states. When I visited the UK for a week, I spent a lot of time in Scotland, and fell in love with everything I saw there. …
Gin Chia, Vitamin Supplement
Gin Chia has given me a new lease on life. I have a very busy life and I have been feeling very tired and listless of late. I have tried taking a multi vitamin, however, I always felt like I was throwing my money away. I …
Juara Rice Facial Scrub 4.75 oz tube
I found out about this facial scrub from a person who has skin similar to mine. We both have oily in the summer and dry as dust in the winter skin, and both suffer from breakouts of adult acne. We were discussing exfoliating scrubs one day, and she mentioned how …
Classic toothbrush
I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …
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