Health Reviews
The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Mask 3.85 oz
I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …
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 …
AHA Mix Turbo Soap with Alpha Arbutin by Labdee Laboratories
I am always in search for a new product to improve my skin tone and texture. My skin is quite tan which I honestly like but due to some skin discoloration (caused by sun and my genes, I guess!), I tend to use products that could whiten my skin …
Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike
I own Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike by Confidence Fitness and I use it when I stay over at my old place.
This bike costs $200. it measures 17.5 by 46 by 33 inches and weighs 47 pounds when unfolded, and it is colored white all over except …
Swanson CalciBoost Dietary Supplement
Vitamin D and Calcium are two of my least-consumed nutrients because my diet is so restrictive that I cannot have the majority of the calcium and V-D rich foods, and since I am photosensitive and cannot tolerate the sun for very long, I do not get much vitamin D …
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 …
Splash Handmade Jasmine Fizzing Bath Bomb 6 oz
I love to use my nightly hot bath therapy as a way to enjoy new products and scents. I take these baths to sopt the pain of fibromyalgia, and it works really well for me—“ it is a therapy I would recommend to anyone suffering with the condition. It has …
Alba Botanica Gardenia Hydrating Hair Wash 12 oz
I have used several Alba Botanica products and I like them in general. I chose this shampoo for two reasons. One, I have been trying to avoid sodium lauryl sulfate since I heard that it can contribute to hair loss for those who are sensitive to it, and it can …
Omron HIP Pedometer HJ-150
I hear a lot of people say that you should walk 10,000 steps a day to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I was pretty sure that I wasn’t walking that amount, but I was still curious. I like to walk to and from work on occassion, as I don’t live …
Adult Essentials Gummies Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B Complex is one of the few types of vitamins that I have tried by this brand. I wouldn’t put these on the same level as the others but they are still worth the purchase.
These vitamins don’t taste as good as the multivitamins by this brand. You can …
Greener is Better
As it has been said, time and time again, “the greener the better, the greener the healthier.. eat your greens, et your greens, eat your greens!”
Sadly this is not the case for a generation that has grown up amidst the popularity and wide spread proliferation of fast foods and …
Avon Advance Techniques Lotus Shield Frizz Control 2 oz
I ordered this product from Avon to round out the order so I could participate in a special promotion. I had tried another brand of frizz serum before that claimed it would control frizz for several days, and it didn’t work, but I couldn’t find anything else I wanted, so …
Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix Hip Hop and Cardio Kick Workout
Lately I have notice that I have been drawn to workouts that remind me of my old Kick boxing classes and also to dance inspired cardio routines. When I spotted the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix: Cardio Hip Hop and Cardio Kick workout at TJ Maxx the …
Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex 0.5 oz
I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …
Body Mint Original Total-Body Deodorant 60 tablets
Last year I decided to start exercising more, and along with my new daily routine came more perspiration and body odor than I was accustomed to. In order to work my new plan into my day, it required me to do my workout in the afternoon, and I did …
Garnier Fructis Fortifying 2 in 1 Shampoo Plus Conditioner
I very rarely use shampoo plus conditioner mixtures because my experience has been that they don’t do the job correctly. I generally prefer to use shampoo with a separate conditioner. When Garnier first came out with their line of Fructis Shampoos, I decided to give it a try anyway. …
Aloe Heat Lotion
This is yet another fantastic product from Forever Living. My brother keeps it handy especially when he goes out of town for hiking, rock climbing and other extreme sports that he loves to do. When we went to Sagada and hiked to different caves, this was instant relief for …
Listerine PocketPaks Fresh Burst Mint Flavor
I sometimes feel that using Listerine Mouthwash is too harsh for your mouth. That is why I try using an alternative. I like Listerine as a brand when it comes to mouthwash because it is proven to be effective and it has various flavors which can really make your experience …
Good ‘n Natural Zinc for Acne Multivitamin Supplement
Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …
Macro Life Natural Macro Greens nutritional supplement
I started taking Macro Life Natural Macro Greens nutritional supplement over two years ago. Some of my friends and family had started taking it and were reporting increased energy. I am frequently tired, because of a very hectic teaching job, so I was very interested in the product. …
Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam
I am a great fan of Covonia cough syrup generally because it is so effective, but here I am reviewing the Bronchial Balsam kind. Covonia produce a range of cough medicine for different kinds of coughs and this one is to provide —˜effective relief of troublesome dry coughs …
Atkins Complete- Fast, Easy & Healthy Deluxe Edition DVD
Have you ever watched an infomercial and thought repeatedly, just get on with it already! When I picked up a copy of the Atkins Complete-Fast Easy & Healthy Deluxe Edition DVD, I thought I’d spare myself reading the book in the event that I didn’t like the …
Leslie Sansone Walk at Home DVD’s
This past August 1st I turned thirty so my goal was to actually do something about my weight. For years I have tried going to the gym (which I hate), dieting, diet pills (every single diet pill on the market), playing sports, putting a picture of myself on …
Monoi Tiare Tahiti Coconut Oil Pitate Jasmine Scent 4 oz
I bought this coconut oil to use in a lotion bar. I wanted to make a bar for massage that I could take with me on trips. With a solid bar, you don’t have to worry about anything spilling out into your luggage, and I was planning on using this …
VitaFusion Multi Vites Gummy Vitamins 200 ct
I have always had a problem with two things when it comes to vitamins and supplements. One, my sensitive stomach. Although I can eat just about any kind of food and it doesn’t bother me, give me a vitamin and I will be sick within hours. …
Trim Spa
I tried taking this dietary supplement to help accelerate my weight loss so I could achieve my goal quicker than with dieting alone. This supplement is supposed to help suppress your appetite to help you take in fewer calories daily. The company also claims this supplement will …
Touch of Healing Tea Tree Aroma Gel
I’ve known about Touch of Healing aroma gels for a few years but haven’t taken the time to actually buy any until recently. I decided to buy the tea tree aroma gel because the sales person at the health shop I got it from told me that it’s good …
Masada Bath Salts Peppermint & Tea Tree 2 lbs
I have used the Masada brand Sea Salts in the unscented variety for making my own salt soaks, so I thought I would try one of their pre-scented varieties since the unscented were such a good product. I use a bath product nearly every night, as soaking in the hot …
Luden’s Berry Assortment Throat Drops
There are certain things in life that can remind you of the sweetest, most precious memories of your youth. One of those things for me is Luden’s Cough Drops. I will always associate Luden’s Cough Drops with my father because when I was a kid, I had horrible throat problems, …
Differin Gel/Cream
A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …
VLCC Acne Control Clove Massage Gel
My combination skin type always makes it vital for me to take care of acne which usually happens to appear on my forehead area. The fact that the presence of acne on my face makes my face look quiet dull and attractive, I always make it a point …
Da Vinci Yoga Mat
I used a lot of yoga mats before. I bought Da Vinci Yoga Mat from a store on the web since it is hard to find yoga mats which are good, at a local store. I purchased it online at a cost of $25 which was not bad because I …
Vagisil Feminine Wash
Vagisil Feminine Wash is a feminine wash made by Vagisil. It cost me $5 when I bought it online. Thankfully, they gave me an extra because they had a promo back then, where customers will be given a bottle for free when they purchase it.
Vagisil Feminine …
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 30
I absolutely love this sunscreen! My friend recommended this product to me after I was complaining about the sunburn I kept getting while going outside and being exposed to the sun. I trust Neutrogena, as they have some of the best skin care products in the market, so I …
Vitafusion Fiber Gummies Weight Management 90 ct
I am always on the lookout for new weight loss helpers, and when I saw this one I had to give it a try. I have used their other gummy products and they tasted great- so this one was a must.
It’s interesting how companies will label the …
Fantasy Bath Bath Fizzy Green Tea scent 7 oz
I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia that I have had for many years. I have found this to be one of the best therapies, not just for its effectiveness in relaxing the tense and painful muscles, but for its effect on …
Tone Cocoa Butter Bar Soap 4.25 oz Mango Splash 6 pk
When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …
Thera Gesic Pain Relief Creme
It’s almost getting embarrassing how many times I’ve done a review on a pain relieving cream but, sadly, that’s how many times and how many varieties of these kinds of products that I’ve actually used them. I like to try new things on a regular basis and since I …
Godefroy Instant Tint Light Brown brow color kit
I have been coloring my hair at home for a couple of years now. I used to get it done at the salon, but it became so expensive that I couldn’t justify it, especially when it is so easy to use color kits at home. The one thing I missed …
Prevention Fitness Systems Express Workout Dance it Off
After enjoying my Prevention Fitness Systems Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss DVD a few weeks ago, I thought Id try their Express Workout: Dance it Off, with Jennifer Galardi.
Since I already own several dance workouts that feature Latin and Hip Hop Styles, I was …
Philosophy Soul Owner Exfoliating Foot Cream 3.3 oz
I get hard dry heels in the winter time, and I like to use products that exfoliate and help keep them softer. I have liked a lot of Philosophy’s products in the past, so I wanted to give this one a try. It is made a little differently than most …
Bean Bath Beads Black Raspberry Bath Oil Beans 50 ct
Ever since I saw the idea in someone’s house, I have kept a large glass container of bath oil beads in my bathroom. It is partly for looks—“ as it is like a big potpourri bowl, but full of cute little bath beads. It is also partly for use, because …
NatraBio Thyroid Support Tablets 60 ea
I have had a low thyroid problem since my teens. Although I do take medication for the condition, I still have periods where I just have no energy, and they seem to coincide with some symptoms that would suggest a low thyroid level. However, since my blood tests generally are …
Weight Watchers
I have been a member of Weight Watchers on and off for about eight years. While I really like the program and know it works well, I find that I get bored very easily with it. I get tired of counting points for each and every meal …
Equate Ultra Soothing Body Powder
In the summer, I like to use body powder to help absorb perspiration and keep me feeling fresh after I shower. I was recently shopping for some at Walmart and noticed that there was an Equate brand that was similar to Gold Bond powder, which I had used in …
One Coco-Coconut Shea Butter Lip Balm .36 oz
I love coconut, and I have always liked the shea butter lip balms that One makes. They have to be one of the most environmentally friendly, pro-earth, totally natural products I know of—“ except for the saccharin, of course. But saccharin has been exonerated as of late, as long as …
BioElectronics Corp Actipatch Wrist/Ankle Pain Therapy
When I sprained my wrist while doing some repair work in the house, I was very worried that it would not heal quickly. I have fibromyalgia, and was concerned that the swollen joint would somehow set off a pain cycle that would get out of control. I was given anti-inflammatory …
Avalon Organics Glycerin Hand Soap Lavender
I wasn’t always so girlie that I needed to have a dozen bath and body products in my bathroom, on the counters, surrounding the tub, but over the years, I’ve seemed to have morphed into a woman mad for these kinds of products. I have excessively dry skin, but …
Imak Eye Mask
My constant headaches would often leave me feeling just stressed and fatigued. Since I was prone to migraines - my headaches would keep surfacing even now and then. Although I did get rid of it taking various pain killers- I was on a look out for a non …
Garmin GPS Forerunner 301 (gym equipment/ health)
While perusing around the internet and trying to come up with some neat ideas for holiday gifts this year, I ran into a rather crafty product made by Garmin. It is called The GPS Forerunner 301. This great little black wrist attachment does not come cheap. …
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