Health Reviews
Bath and Body Works White Tea and Ginger Shower Gel 10 oz
While browsing the Bath and Body Works incredible semi annual clearance sale, I picked up a couple of bottles of one of my favorite shower gels. It’s the White Tea and Ginger.
This is a fragrance that has become extremely popular, and Bath and Body Works version leads the …
The Ab Lounger for weight loss and lying
I love exercising, but I don’t always have the time to exercise the way I want. I certainly don’t like the idea of shelling money out each month for a gym membership and not end up going to the place because of weather or fatigue. So I bought the …
Phion Balance Diagnostic pH Test Strips 90 ct
When a friend had suggested I test my pH levels to see how acid or alkaline my tissues were, I thought she was nuts at first, but then I did some reading and it made sense that I should take this seriously. I’ve been struggling to lose some weight, and …
Stanhome Soothing Creme With Arnica
I recently bought this product from my Stanhome dealer. Stanhome is a direct selling brand and they sell through their dealers by the catalog. I was intrigued by Stanhome’s Soothing Creme with Arnica because it stated in the catalog that this product prevents the skin from turning …
Nutrition Now Elderberry Gummy Vitamins
With my autoimmune disease, it is extremely important to give my immune system all the support it needs to keep it strong and healthy. One of the vitamins I take every day with lunch is the Nutrition Now Elderberry Gummy Vitamins. The reason I take these vitamins daily is …
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
My son is 14 years old, and a very active teen-ager. He had a bad case of itchy scalp and dandruff. This problem had caused him to be conscious about his dandruff showing and scratching his head in the presence of other people. I became concerned myself, because apart …
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 …
Rite Aid Pharmacy First Aid Lavender Epsom Salt
I was suffering from a viral infection, had bad chills, and was very stressed out because I was so sick, and I could not finish my daily tasks. All the chores inside the home began piling up along with my freelancing work. All I wanted to do was …
Whitelight Glutathione 2500mg + Vitamin C 1000mg Sublingual Spray
Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …
Dr. John Advance For Eye And Mind
I was doing shopping in the shopping mall when a sales lady came to me and asked if I want to try their new product. And the product is called Dr. John Advance For Eye And Mind. I had no idea what kind of thing that they try to …
Lahor antibacterial soap bar
Lahor antibacterial soap bar is made by Saponia, big Croatia producer of cosmetics and housewares. I like Lahor because it’s cheep but good soap, and I like to wash myself with the soap bar and not with shower gels when I take shower because I feel more clean and …
Gold Bond Cornstarch Plus Baby Powder 4 Oz
I like to use a cornstarch based powder in the summer to keep dry and avoid heat rashes. I used talc for years, but when I learned about its possible health risks for women, I switched to other powders and abandoned the soft but dangerous talc. I have used several …
Equate Triple Antibiotic Plus pain relief ointment
The Equate Triple Antibiotic Plus is a pain relief ointment. And since we have a kid (my seven-year-old sister) who’s always hyper and rambunctious in our house, we would often use this product as first aid whenever she gets cuts or scrapes on her knees or on her elbows. …
Desitin Creamy
This diaper rash cream is a little better than the original Desitin. It’s easier to squeeze out of the tube, easier to apply, easier to wipe off, and doesn’t contain as much zinc oxide. Zinc oxide, which is good for getting rid of diaper rash, can sting …
Nihon No Meito Nyuto Hot Springs Spa Bath Salts 450g
I take a hot bath nearly every night to help the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have always loved bath salts, especially when I learned about how they can help to re balance the minerals in your skin and body. Magnesium in particular is very useful for muscle cramps, which is …
Herbs for Kids Super Kids Salve
My best friend used to bring her kids over for a visit all the time when they were little, and because she was slightly over-protective in their younger years, she would bring along an entire diaper bag full of medicinal and health products in case anything ever befell her …
Little Pals Serrated Cotton Buds
Who could have thought I’ll find my brand of cotton buds in the baby product section? I actually intended to look for thinner cotton buds because they’re much gentler than adult ones. I like the cotton swabs because they are quite resilient. The thin swabs are comfortable …
Voda Soap Handmade Soap Evergreen 3 oz
When I ordered a few soaps from Voda Soap, my partner warned me about the large amount of plant and natural “stuff” that could be easily seen in the product. One soap was so full of rose petals, my partner deemed it unusable. I disagree. I actually like to see …
Mclaren Hospice Care
Last year my grandmother went to the emergency room and being it was a different hospital system than normal, they had none of her medical records. Because they had none of her records, several tests had to be run and the nurses, really didn’t listen to some of …
Unilever Pepsodent Toothpaste
For the past two years I have been using the Unilever Pepsodent Toothpaste. I like it because I feel it thoroughly cleans my teeth. It feels compact in my mouth and gives me a feel that it is doing its job. Before, I used close-up, another toothpaste product …
A and D ointment
This is a great ointment if you are chaffed anywhere. It also says on the bottle that it can be used for babies when they have diaper rashes. I like this ointment because it is not to greasy when you put it on. I also like it because it …
Spa Sister Terry Milk Soap Pocket 1ea
I received this little terry-cloth pocket as part of a gift basket. Having several sponges already in the shower, I only recently got around to trying it out. It is a pretty blue color, and made of foam sponge (I assume) covered by a coarse terrycloth cover that contains a …
Spongeables Applause Hand Buffer Honey Lotus-Quince 2 oz
I love hand products, and this was so unique I just had to try it. This sponge holds everything to give you a mini hand spa treatment. The soft side is for washing and moisturizing. You just add some water and use it as if it were a washcloth …
American Fare Four Channel Super Maxi Pads Heavy Absorbency
I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …
Quadriderm Antifungal cream
Quadriderm is an anti-fungal cream for itching and infections especially for private areas. The skin near our thighs is prone to fungal problems and these fungal problems cause itching which is intolerable. Summer is the time when I suffer from this annoying fungal problem and if I don’t use …
Glucon D
Summer is the time when body loses plenty of energy through perspiration, living in a hot and humid place the body is sweating all the time so it needs some extra energy drink for the smooth functioning and running of the system. So every day before leaving for office …
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …
Inflame Away Celadrin Joint & Muscle Pain Relieving Cream 4 oz
I have fibromyalgia and have probably used just about every pain relief cream, balm or gel ever made. I found out about this one from a sports enthusiast who said it worked better than anything else they had ever used. I was encouraged, and hoped it would help with my …
Cell phone addiction
Yes, America has developed yet another form of addiction and treatment centers are being built as we speak. The newest addiction trend? Cell phone addiction. Yes, I recently heard on several news stations that cell phone addiction is becoming one of the most common forms of …
Emergen-C Vitamin Drink
I start every morning with Emergen-C vitamin drink and have done so for about five years. I really like Emergen-C and think it is a very effective product.
One think I like about Emergen-C is that it comes in several flavors, which are all pleasant to me, …
Neutrogena Rainbath Shower Gel
For those of you that know Neutrogena, you’re probably a fan of this brand. I know I am. In my early teenage years, I used this product religiously to help control the over excessive amounts of oil my face produced and for the most part, it kept the acne at …
Seaband Ginger Gumanti Motion Sickness Relief
I’ve sort of developed a rather embarrassing problem when it comes to motion sickness over the years. When I was a teenager, I used to be able to read in the car and it would never bother me. And I didn’t even realize I’d developed a problem with motion …
Avon’s Foot Works Watermelon Exfoliating Foot Scrub
I had this rough feet and calluses is really my main problem when it comes to wearing my favorite shoes and sandals. Well, aside from foot powder that will take care my foot from odor I want to get some remedy for my rough and calluses that is really …
Meswak Incredible Oral Care Toothpaste
I have never heard of this oral care protection which is toothpaste that is herbal. My husband has been using it for months and when I came back, I checked our stock cabinet and I saw this wonderful toothpaste by Dabur which is Meswak Incredible Oral Care Toothpaste.
I started …
Rescue Sleep Spray
I have to say that the fact that this was a spray was the real reason I gave Rescue Sleep Spray a shot. It seemed a convenient size to carry with you and easy enough to use. See, I’ve suffered from sleep-related problems since my youth. Even sleep-walking runs …
Wai Lana Eco Ball Kit Workout
I’ve recently become a huge fan of Wai Lana Workouts, so I purchased the Eco Ball kit to add to my growing collection. Luckily I happened to find this Wai Lana Pilates Yoga kit at TJ Maxx at a substantial savings.
One of the best …
Eos Refresh Everyday Hand Lotion Cucumber 1.5 oz
Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …
Rite Aid Wintergreen Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% 16 fl oz
I have always used the green alcohol with wintergreen (methyl salicylate) when I needed something quick for a sprain, or sore muscles. I have used it for body aches with the flu as well. It makes a good substitute for a muscle rub or cream when you do not want …
Cetaphil Skin Cleanser (Liquid Soap)
Cetaphil has always been known for its products which are good for hypersensitive skin. I have been using Cetaphil products on and off because of the fact that they are more expensive than other brands. However, being a person with extremely dry skin and sufferer of atopic …
Slam Dotted Strawberry Condoms
A week ago would have been the first time that I actually used the brand “Slam Condoms”, even though my friend told me that they were cheap quality because of her experience with them, and that we should use another brand. However, I still went along and used it, …
Nutraceutics ABC and Tea Citrus Twist Flavor 20 effervescent tablets
Although in general, I have never been fond of drinking effervescent tablet medications and supplements, I made an exception to try this product. I’d heard a couple of friends bragging about how they lost weight on it, and I will try anything reasonably safe to lose weight so I …
L’ Occitane Shea Butter and Nail Cuticle Cream
Since I am a person with very dry skin- I sometimes experience great discomfort especially in the area around my nails. My rough cuticles coupled with the hang nails not only make it just impossible for me to my work comfortably but also make my hand appear rather dull …
Migun Bed - HY 7000 - Infrared Massage Bed
I’ve been using the Migun Bed for over a year now and strongly recommend this bed to everyone over the age of 18. Migun beds are massage beds that use Jade rollers to provide message and acupuncture simulation with infrared heat. I discovered the Migun bed during …
Cepacol Fizzlers Sore Throat Relief grape 12 ct
I have never been a fan of Cepacol lozenges. I always thought they tasted terrible. They did produce a numbing effect, but I could never make myself take them because the taste nauseated me, especially if I was already not feeling well due to a cold.
When I …
Lil Lets Tampons (Non Applicator)
Apparently, you can now buy Lil-Lets Tampons with an applicator but here I am reviewing the non-applicator tampons that have been around for years. Lil-Lets are short, very compacted tampons with grooves down the side which supposedly make them easier to insert. Unfortunately, for me they have …
Pilates Target Specifics Workout
While shopping at TJ Maxx the other day I noticed a value priced Perfect Pilates kit by Gaiam. This kit featured an excellent padded exercise mat and a forty-five minute Target Specifics Pilates workout instructed by Jennifer Kries.
As I have only seen The Method …
Verseo Freedom Cycle
Being a total fitness freak I was a little worried when I was told that I had to stay at my aunt’s place for about a fortnight due to some family occasion. More than anything else- what I was really worried was the fact that my regular exercise routine …
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