Health Reviews
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 …
Splash Handmade Coconut Fizzing Bath Bomb 6oz
I love taking a nightly bath with a variety of products to make it more interesting. I treat myself to different bath bombs, because I love the texture and softness of the water, and the amazing scents. It is fun watching them fizz away, or holding them in your hand …
No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer
I know it is not good to get rid of all germs but sometimes I just feel like I need to. I tried out a product called No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer. It comes in a small foaming pump bottle. It is small enough to fit in my purse, so …
Boots Botanics Cleansing Body Scrub 8.4 oz
This product from Boots is a basic body scrub with rounded microbeads. I have been using it in place of soap to try and get a bumpy, dry part of my arms and shoulder cleared up which became a mess after an unfortunate reaction to another product.
The scrub …
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 …
CanusGoat’s Milk Lotion fragrance-free 33 oz
I love making my own special products for bath and body. When I found a goat milk soap base that I absolutely loved, I wanted to be able to make goat milk lotion to match, for after the bath. There were recipes, but they were a bit too …
SudaCare Shower Soothers
SudaCare Shower Soothers are designed to help break up congestion caused by cold or allergy. The Shower Soothers are made to put in the stream of your shower, releasing vapors of eucalyptus and menthol, which will break up even the most congested sinuses. There is no medicine …
Gramp Lyford’s Country Salve 3.4 oz
I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …
21st Century Pain and Sports Medicine/Dr. Mark Starr
I first heard about this doctor who’s name is Dr. Mark Starr on a local radio program about 3 weeks ago. The radio station had him on as a guest to discuss his method for treating hypothyroidism. He has also authored a book called Hypothyroidism Type 2. I was …
Crest ProHealth Mouthwash
I have used Crest toothpaste for some time and I love it so I decided to try this. I just recently tried this and I love it. I used to use Listerine regularly but I love this because it’s not as strong which is certainly …
Walgreens Gel Toe Protector One Size Fits Most
I thought this was a pretty good idea when I first saw it. A toe protector, who would have thought? But, I desperately needed something. I started working a retail job about two years ago that has me on my feet all day long, and my feet SO weren’t …
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 …
Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Enrich Lotion 16.9 oz
After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …
Iron On Cloth Orgone Energy Harmonizer
This little product is one of the strangest things my new agey friend has ever come up with to give me as a gift. If you have read my other reviews, she’s the one that gave me the cell phone sticker that is supposed to block radiation, and made …
Brambleberry Green Tea Extract 1 oz
I decided that I wanted to fragrance a body wash with green tea to give as gifts and for my own personal use. I already had a couple of different fragrance oils that would do the trick, and as I mixed them into a clear soap base with some light …
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets 50 ea
When I was asked to play keyboards for a friend who was performing in an outdoor venue, I was really concerned that my face would get oily in the heat, and ruin my makeup. I certainly did not want to look like a grease slick with everyone looking right at …
Crest Pro-Health Multiprotection Clean Mint Rinse
Crest Pro-Health Multiprotection Clean Mint Rinse is a product that I purchased because I wanted a mouthwash that was specifically formulated to combat plaque build-up and the gum diseases gingivitis. Plaque build-up is harmful because such build-up can lead to cavities and gum disease. I hadn’t yet been able …
Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement
One of the herbal supplements I have been using to help strengthen my immune system is the Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement. I like this supplement because it is made from 900 mgs of pure Echinacea and golden seal roots without any other unnatural ingredients …
Brita 35600 water purifier Pitcher
I possess a few big water filtration systems in my office and residence both, as I am extremely cautious about the use of filtered water. In no circumstances do I trust any other water, as the contaminated water is the main culprit for all minor diseases and infections on …
Xe-Ke- Ning Capsules
Xin-Ke-Ning capsule is a natural herbal product which was prepared by a China Company called Meilum Group of Company limited . Xin-Ke-Ning is prepared with natural herbs under a perfect hygenic condition. The people of China have effectively utilized the natural herbal products to their advantage. Most of …
EO Nighty Nite-Blue Chamomile & Lavender Bubble Bath 12 oz
I bought another of Eo’s bubble baths and absolutely loved it, so I am surprised to say that I love this one even more. I have had a lot of lavender scented bath products. They are normally sold for relaxation purposes as lavender is the quintessential chill-out fragrance. I’ve seen …
HalibOrange Kids Multivitamin Fruit Softies
How I love these and the kids! The vitamins not only give you strength and agility throughout the day they also give you great patience, concentration and stamina. I also had one and I felt much stronger and fresh because normally my head is always hurting, I always feel …
Relion Alcohol Swabs
Since I often get cuts, I have to make sure that I get them cleaned out well before I put a bandage on. I use alcohol to do so, but that can burn and it is easily spilled out of the bottle. In order to keep it under control, …
ChapStick Flava-Craze Classic Lip Balm /Triple Pack Flava-Craze
The last time I bought a multi pack of anything was at a warehouse store. I normally get bored with a flavored product too quickly to keep using the same flavor for a long period of time. This definitely applies to lip balm. When I was shopping in a …
Western Family Basic Toothbrush
I take pride in my teeth, and like to keep them as clean as possible. Since I smoke, it is a little bit more difficult to keep my teeth clean than others. I don’t always do my toothbrush shopping myself, and my husband brought me a toothbrush that I …
Dove Soap
I’m not a big fan of bar soap, as I usually use body wash or my acne wash, but I was at a friends house for a few weeks and I used her dove soap during my time there. I was surprised to find that I developed a love-hate …
NOXO Sweets Control Inhaler .03 oz
When someone well intentioned bought me this inhaler, and I found out what they paid for it, I did not waste any time telling them they were completely insane. This is supposed to be based on Nobel Prize winning science. It is an inhaler that uses “phytonutrients and phytochemicals” to …
Equate Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray
In the past, I have had episodes of athlete’s foot fungus. Once those take hold, it is more or less easily treated on the skin, but can be somewhat difficult to treat the shoes if fungus has set in and is causing odors. I happened to be watching …
Hypertension
Hypertension is more commonly known as ‘high blood pressure’ and it affects many north Americans. There are many underlying causes such as diet or pregnancy. What really constitute as high blood pressure is if it exceeds somewhere around 140/90 mmhg. Low blood pressure is not good either but …
Tronolane Anesthetic Hemorrhoid Cream 2 oz
I have had hemorrhoids since I was young. I think it runs in the family. Back before I actually saw a doctor for them to get more potent treatments, I used to use over the counter products, although they often did not help very much. One that I tried …
Vicks Vapor Rub
Vicks is an ointment that is used to apply on the skin to relieve the muscles. Vicks has already been a part of our family. Each of us has a small container of Vicks in our bag. It’s not that we are addicted to Vicks but Vicks is really …
Walgreen’s Spearmint Mouth Wash
I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …
Tend Skin Air Shave Gel
This shave gel was advertised as being good for the skin because it’s supposed to not leave the skin feeling dry and instead moisturize the skin as well as reduce the number of cuts that occur while shaving. I thought this product might be good for me because I …
Cali Oliva Capelli Body Building Shampoo 7.4 oz.
I have a problem with thinning hair on the top and crown of my head, and I have tried many different volumizing shampoos to try and make it look thicker and fuller. They have to be lightweight, or the frizzy and damaged back of my hair will get weighted down …
Pepto Bismol
Pepto Bismol was recommended to me by a pharmacist when I was having tummy problems. But this medicine is for so much more. It helps to relieve Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea and Diarrhea.
I personally used it for Nausea, Upset Stomach and on very rare occasions, Heart Burn. Pepto …
Equate Soft Toothbrush
I have a strong tendency to want to save money since I am a student with a very limited income and so this forces me to have to cut corners in things that I buy every day, It is not bad because I find that most generic items and …
Abra Cellular Detox Bath Grapefruit & Juniper 17 oz
I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …
Coppertone Sport Breathable Sunscreen SPF 50 Ultra Sweatproof
Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …
Classic tooth brush
Since 1 year I am using the Classic tooth brush to brush my teeth. And since I am using it I normally don’t have any dental problems. The brush is very flexible and very easy to use. It comes in many sizes for different ages of …
Hemobion Fe fumarate + Vitamin B complex capsule
During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …
Western Family Super Tampons
I was in a local grocery store and needed some tampons. They had a very small selection and I picked up a box that I’d never tried before. It was the most affordable brand they had available on the shelf. They were the Western Family brand super absorbency tampons. …
Deep Tissue massage
To put it quite simply, one has not lived until they have had a deep tissue massage! They are extrodinary, and leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and rejuvinated! While I do believe, that the amount of therapy received is probably dependent upon the skill level of the …
GNC Vitamin E 400, Softgel Capsules -100 ea
I was given a tip a very long time ago from a nurse. She said for skin rashes, dryness, stretch marks, etc, to buy vitamin E capsules, and open them up to use the oil inside. It is more potent this way, perfectly safe, and does wonders for the …
Boppy Pregnancy Wedge Cushion
This is a dense foam cushion that helps ease discomfort during the nine months of pregnancy while you sleep. It is a wedge shaped cushion that has a gradual incline and is great to tuck under your growing belly to add extra support while you lay on your side.
It …
Aveda Foot Relief Lotion
Unless I use a good lotion on my feet , they will get dry and hard feeling. In the summer I love to wear sandals and flip flops , so that is not an option. I found this lotion several years ago , and I have to say it …
Lumene Arctic Touch Deep Cleansing Peat Mask
The health of my skin is a very important issue for me since I suffered from severe acne in my youth and have begun to notice that my two young teenage sons are also beginning to experience the same problems as well. They don’t quite have the luxury of …
Snore pin Snoring solution device 1 unit
I have had a problem with snoring for a long time, and I have tried a variety of products to see if they would help. I got no help from nose strips and plastic pieces placed into the nostrils, and I had just about given up—“ but my partner had …
GUAVA C (Psidium Guavaja L)
As young boy growing up with a mother who is a Pharmacy graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas in the Philippines, I was well informed about substances, their use and their sources. One such substance which is very basic in relation to health and wellness especially for children …
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