Health Reviews
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 …
Dr. Ho’s Muscle Massager
The Dr. Ho’s muscle massager qualifies as a T.E.N.S. unit. It sends a current into the muscles and nerves.
This medical device has been quite helpful in relieving some of the pain I suffer from Fibromyalgia. Even the lightest pressure on my sore and stiff muscles can …
Out Of Africa Organic Shea Butter Lavender soap 3.75 oz
Awhile back, I tried some of the Out of Africa Shea butter soap, and loved it. While the bar was solid and lasted a long time, everyone was using it and soon it was gone! When I was at the store where I bought the first bar, I …
Curad Sensitive Skin Bandages
One of the things I love about Curad bandages is that they stay in place no matter how long you wear them. They are always that wonderful fabric material that, even when wet, doesn’t slip off a finger or heel. The only problem I ever found with Curad is …
Victoria Swedish Eggwhite Facial Soap 2 oz.
I had heard a friend raving about this soap so I had to try it for myself and see what the fuss was about. I love natural soaps, and this one made in Sweden was supposedly a classic product that had been used for generations. Made with rose water …
Modess Sanitary Napkin
Modess is my trusted brand when it comes to sanitary napkin. I am so particular with perennial hygiene because I easily get irritated. I have been trying a couple of sanitary pads available in the market which are cheaper as they say and some which have a higher absorption …
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 …
Spring Valley All Natural Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000mg
There has been a lot of hype lately about omega 3s and what they can do for the heart, arteries and general condition of someone’s health. There are plenty of places to get them in your daily diet, but no easier more convenient way than quickly swallowing a …
Gingera Heartburn Relief, Soothing Effervescent Gingerale Flavor 12 ct
I have GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. I have heartburn pretty much no matter what, unless I take my medication. I became concerned about some things I had read about the proton pump inhibitor drugs (common prescription reflux treatments, which I take) causing magnesium depletion. Since I have had …
Spring Valley B-Complex Sublingual Liquid With Vitamin B-12
The B-Vitamins are often known as stress vitamins. I have a lot of stress, and take Spring Valley B-Complex Sublingual Liquid on a daily basis. Each bottle contains 59 doses, with a dose being just one dropperful (one mL).
The dropperful isn’t too bad of a volume size, and is …
Portionpals Food Management Discs
I’ve tried my embarassingly fair share of weight loss miracle pills and products and, honestly, most of them don’t work at all, or not nearly as good as they claim they will. A friend of mine used to work for LA Weight Loss, and she walked me through how …
Vaseline Intensive Care Hand and Nail Revitalizing Hand lotion
Doing the house hold routines for nearly a fortnight (due to the absence of my helper) —“ left me feeling just irritating and miserable. Since I was not used to such vigorous routines (washing utensils and mopping the floor, washing clothes) - I felt just frustrated. But little did …
Destress neck massager w/heat
I recently purchased a neck massager with heat by whom, not too sure. The full name of the product is “Destress Neck Massager w/heat. What a waste of money, time, and enegery!!! It is this curvable padded object that is supposed to be poseable with a …
Alli Weight Loss Starter Kit
I had gained a lot of weight and we were getting ready to go on vacation. I needed to find a way to quickly lose a few pounds. I decided to purchase a starter kit for the Alli Weight Loss System. I paid $44.99 for 60 capsules. I have …
Parkway Springs Animal Hospital
The problem with pets is that even though they are such an important addition to your life, almost like children, they can like children tend to be very expensive especially when it comes to health care. My big boy recently started having problems with going in his kitty litter box …
Natrol Carb Intercept Dietary Supplement Capsules
Normally, these gem of a supplement are $20 for a bottle, but if you pay attention you can actually find 2 bottles for that price on sale, as a package deal. I was skeptical, as I always am with weight loss and dietary supplements, but I’m still a sucker …
Sinus Buster Homeopathic Nasal Spray
I have allergies almost year round, and my favorite type of product to use is a nasal spray, which is funny because I used to hate the idea of spraying something up my nose! I first tried a nasal spray when my doctor prescribed it for my allergies, but …
Aqua Glycolic Moisturizing Face Cream 2 oz
This is a face cream I bought one winter when my skin was feeling really dry and was quite scaly I chose this because of the alpha glycolic acid content. This acid has an exfoliating effect similar to a gentle face peel, without the irritation from scrubs or exfoliating sponges/loofah.
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L’Oreal Paris EverPure Smooth Shampoo 8.5 oz
When I became interested in sulfate free shampoos, I tried a lot of natural brands, and found that most of them did not lather well, and seemed to leave a residue in my hair after using for more than a few days in a row. Since I have used other …
Sonicare Elite 7300
I had a Sonicare Elite 5300 that I just loved, so when I decided to purchase a second sonicare for our household, I decided to spend the extra 20 and get a sonicare elite 7300. Don’t get me wrong, you do get the very best toothbrush available today, and …
Puralin Pm Nighttime Sleep-Aid Tablets
I can’t believe, over the last two years, how many natural products or products that use natural ingredients, I’ve found to help treat my sleeping disorder. I have been (almost ten years ago now) clinically diagnosed as having “delayed sleep disorder” which basically means it takes me a very …
Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator
This nifty little device provides a fun new way to clear mucus from your baby’s nose! I like mine, although I still use my bulb syringe nasal aspirator sometimes too.
It seems that most babies are discharged from the hospital with a blue bulb syringe. If this device produces …
Chloraspetic Sore Throat Spray
I first tried this product years ago for its advertised purpose of treating sore throats. I remember at the time I was greatful such a product existed, but not real impressed with the product itself. First of all I had trouble with the design of the nozzle. It isn’t …
Crest Whitening Strips
As I established in previous reviews, my teeth are not very bright, particularly the front ones, on which I wear caps. As a result, I spotted Crest White Strips being advertised on Cable television and decided to give the whitening product a try. First of all the product establishes …
Bliss Slimulator (cellulite treatment)
This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …
Dr. Collins All White, Whitening Toothpaste Vanilla Mint 4.2 oz
I am sensitive to strong flavors in toothpaste, so I normally use either kids brands, or natural products which have milder flavors. Unfortunately, this leaves me high and dry if I want a whitening toothpaste that really works, since I have never found one that had anything other than …
Sonic Relief Portable Ultrasound
I purchased the Sonic Relief Portable Ultrasound machine because I needed it for tendon injuries in my heel and on the bottom of my foot. I did not feel like going back to the doctor to see if I could get put into physical therapy where they would also …
Caress Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash, Sheer Twilight 18 oz
I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …
Corsodyl Daily Gum & Tooth Paste
I picked this tooth paste up in Boots without having read any reviews beforehand. All I could see from a quick glance at the tube was that apart from the usual benefits to teeth —“ cavity protection and plaque reduction —“ it was also developed to be beneficial …
Fibrosine food supplement
This product is a wonderful fiber food supplement and aids in alleviating my constipation all the time. It is very mild to use and I’ve noticed that it really helps in releasing toxins in my body in a gentle manner. I don’t feel weak at all after releasing …
Ace Instant Cold Compress
I get aches and pains a lot, mainly because of my activities and work. I rely on a lot of creams, gels, medicines, and patches to relive my pain (not wanting to take prescription pain relievers). One product I use often, mainly for knees, is the Ace …
Listerine Pocket Paks Breath Strips
Even though I take good care of my oral health, brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing every day, and getting my 6 month cleanings, I still need some help with my breath. I like to chew gum or eat mints, but there are times when this is not …
The Rush Fitness Center
I recently joined The Rush and my pass allows me to visit all of the different Rush Fitness Complexes. My membership started at the Oak Ridge, TN location and I also paid for 3 personal training sessions as well.
My personal trainer was very helpful and not …
Sainsbury’s Non-Applicator Super Tampons
These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …
Twinlab Allergy-C Caps 100 capsules
When I was having some allergy symptoms, I sent my partner to the store to pick up some allergy relief. I asked for Benadryl, and some kind of natural supplement or remedy for allergies. (I wanted to cover all the bases because I had a meeting to cater soon and …
HoMedics SS-2000 Sound Spa Relaxation Sound Machine
I bought this machine to replace an older model that was purchased about ten years ago, and finally gave out. I have tinnitus, and find it difficult to sleep in a silent room. To help me sleep well, I always play some sort of sound—“ either a CD …
Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya Bar Soap 5 oz
Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …
Crest Spinbrush Pro Clean Recharge
Spinbrushes have really advanced over the years, while many people still use manual tooth brushes, they may want to reconsider once they see some of the new features offered on some reasonably priced models.
While I am big on dental hygiene and use things like …
The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub
I have recently been using some coconut scented body scrub called Coconut Body Scrub from The Body Shop. The scrub smells like freshly picked sweet creamy coconuts and has a nice gritty texture to it that really has helped exfoliate my skin and body well while naturally nourishing and …
TheraBreath Plus Extinguisher Spray
So this product claims to be free from any sugar content which ignites the thriving of bad bacteria that cause our mouth to emit bad breath. Well, this claim is true because I tasted and even swallowed a bit of the liquid I sprayed in my tongue. The taste …
Scott Flushable Moist Wipes
I am an avid product buyer of this brand, Scott Flushable Moist Wipes by Scott Items at 25 pesos for 60 sheets. I can find it at local drugstores like Mercury here in Dapitan, and it is a really good product I think everyone must buy since it has …
Vagisil feminine wash (Intimate cleansing without irritation)
It is necessary that a woman has to use a particular feminine wash rather than using an ordinary soap. For my part I have started using the Vagisil feminine wash for quite sometime now for like a consecutive four months already and what I found out about this …
ThermaCare Back & Hip HeatWraps,Large-XL
You know that old saying ‘No pain, no gain’? Well, it’s still standing the test of time even though it really is hard to swallow the fact that in order to get your body healthy, you will in some other way cause it harm. Irony at its best or just …
Medline Providone/Iodine Swabstick Singles
I’m really don’t like the discomfort associated with using rubbing alcohol to clean a wound or cut, because it stings bad, and I find that I waste a lot of liquid if I use hydrogen peroxide and pour that over a cut, so I wanted something that was ready-to-use …
Imak Ergo beads Wrist Cushion for Keyboard
I usually have to sit long hours working in front of the computer, trying to type hundreds of words on the key board. This situation sometimes left me feeling completely weary and tired. What would really make it even tougher for me was the acute pain which I would …
Colgate Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste
Over the many years I have used lots of different toothpaste. One that I recently tried was Colgate’s Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste. It was advertised with the bubbles contained in the toothpaste is supposed to go between all the crevices in your mouth, between the teeth and gums and …
The 5 Factor Diet and Fitness Plan
After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …
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