Health Reviews
Better Botanicals Kokum Butter Body Balm 8oz
I love to try Ayurvedic products, and this one looked like one I would really like. It is actually blended in India. It has no synthetic color or fragrance and no animal ingredients or testing. Kokum butter is a very nourishing substance that contains essential fatty acids to strengthen skin …
White Rain Lavender Shampoo
White Rain Lavender Shampoo
Dollar General
One Dollar
I was in need of some shampoo the other week and decided to check out the Dollar General selection of shampoo. Like many Americans today I am trying to cut corners everywhere I can. I now purchase my shampoos and other toiletries at places …
Beauty Without Cruelty Highland Lavender Shower & Bath Gel 7 oz
I like to try out natural products, especially since learning that some of the detergents used in mainstreams ones are not so great for your skin or hair. I have used a few of the Beauty Without Cruelty products, and this is one of the latest I have tried.
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Equate Diaper Rash Relief Cream
My son developed a really bad diaper rash. It was really red and when he walked, he tried to walk with his legs apart to avoid them from rubbing together. I always used Desitin before and it really worked well to clear up diaper rashes quickly. …
Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Heel Cups
I was unemployed, raising my kids, for about seven years before I finally decided, because they were old enough to stay home by themselves for a couple hours here and there, that it was time for me to head back to the work place. Now, the most I ever …
Sweet Organics Laxative Herbal Teas
I have been drinking laxative herbal teas for a long time to aid in my digestion. Of all the laxative teas I have tried, this product is one of my favorites. Why? First of all because it contains 25 packs or sachets. Other products only contain 10 or 15, …
Swanson’s High-potency Vitamin D-3
Swanson’s High-potency Vitamin D-3 is a supplement that is used to aid health in the skin as well as help with the absorption of calcium. This is most commonly taken as an all in one. Most people buy the calcium supplements that has the vitamin D in, to try …
Medline Remedy 4-In-1 Antimicrobial Cleanser
I came across this item at my local drugstore and thought it would be handy to have. Sometimes I like to go exploring outdoors and needed something to freshen me up quickly. After just one use, I fell in love with this product and have already stacked up on …
Sally Hansen Foot Smooth Scrub
Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …
Secret Invisible Antiperspirant in Baby Powder
Secret is a line of deodorant and antiperspirant products that are available in any drugstore that sell these items. This particular product is advertised as use for ladies. It claims to be a strong in its purpose of preventing the user from sweating and also promises to go on …
Nordic Track Commercial 1500 Treadmill
I am a huge health freak and I knew that since I have moved into a bigger house I needed to get a treadmill. So I do some research and I get the Nordic Track Commercial 1500 Treadmill. I have had it for about 1 month and I must …
Spring Valley Iron Supplement
My doctor recommended that I take a multivitamin, and I chose a brand that I was familiar with, but it did not include iron in the formula. A search on some symptoms I had been having prompted me to look into iron supplementation, to see if it would help …
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Plus Antibiotic Waterproof 15ct
The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …
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 …
ACU-LIFE Back Therapy Brace,One Size Fits Most
So about that one size fits most claim… definitely not. I hate to start off a review with a negative statement, but that is definitely the most obvious one I have to say about this product. I work in a retail environment in which I’m oftentimes required to lift …
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 …
Domyos AB exerciser to strengthen and tone the abs
I bought this Domyos exercise last May at a Decathlon store shop near Canary Wharf which I’ve got for the price of almost 40 GBP at that time. The particular use of this exercise is for the main purpose of strengthening the upper body muscles and toning …
Kiwi Smiling Feet Gel Heel Liners 1 pair
I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …
Blissful Bath Oh My Achy Muscles Bath Bomb 8oz
I take a nightly hot bath soak to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and also to relax and sleep better. I have a lot of fun trying out new bath products, and it has become a big hobby trying out different brands and fragrances. Some products are better for …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
My first recollection of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly was when I was 7 or 8 years old. First off, let me say that Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been a staple in my cache of make-up and home remedies. Okay, back to my earliest memory of Vaseline. It …
Nivea Visage Advanced Wrinkle Reducer Night Cream
I am a person in my late thirties and what really worries me at this point of time are the light wrinkles that have started appearing on my skin. Although I do my best to keep my skin in a good condition, I guess one can only postpone the …
Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer
Last year I made a promise to myself that I would be more physically fit in 2010. So far, I have been doing very well. I walk everyday and am careful about the food that I eat. Since I have been successful so far, I decided …
Moorcroft Medical Centre (Doctors Surgery)
When I moved house I registered with the Moorcroft Medical Centre in Botteslow Street and I have been with them for about nine years now. Prior to that I was with a different doctors surgery in a different area so I can compare the two and I am …
Natrol Melatonin TR Time Release
I have trouble falling asleep, and often, I also have trouble staying asleep. I’ve done many things to combat this, but they rarely work. I don’t like to take sleeping pills because they make me very jittery and grouchy the next day. I’ve taken “natural” sleep aids, and many …
Nature’s Measures Women’s Essential Vitamins With Iron
I have been anemic ever since I had my daughter. I hate it because it is like I’m always cold. My doctor told me that I need to take Iron in order to keep my iron where it needs to be. I knew that I was also sluggish and …
Tampax Pearl tampons
While this may be suprising to most women, I never used tampons and only used sanitary pads until I was in my late 30’s. And then I got a job in a male-dominate security job agetr leaving military intelligence and knew that I would not have …
Zensational Athletics Yoga Kit
Being a fitness freak I was starting on learning yoga- as I had been quite impressed with the benefits it had to offer. So to start learning yoga I had to get myself a yoga mat —“ which seemed to be the basic requirement for yoga. After much hunting …
North American Herb and Spice Pure Omega
One of the omega supplements I have been taking daily to help relieve inflammation in my body naturally and keep my organs healthy is the North American Herb and Spice Pure Omega. I like this supplement because it is a liquid supplement made from pure cold-water fish and it …
Nature’s Gate Pomegranate Sunflower Shampoo 18 oz
In the world of hair care products, there are some that are as close to 100% natural as they can be, with no chemicals of any kind, and using all natural botanical ingredients. There are also the ones that are very mainstream. Although they each have different combinations and …
Sana Charcoal & Back Currant Coarse Salt Body Wash and Massage 250g
I love trying out new products, especially if they come from other parts of the world. My brother has friends in Japan who he visits, and sometimes he will send me little packages. In one of these, I received a small pouch that had an unusual design and a screw-off …
Suave Professionals Volumizing Shampoo Aloe and Ginseng 14.5 oz
Suave is known as a “generic” type of brand that often emulates name brands with much higher price tags. The difference between Suave doing this and other companies doing this is that Suave actually does it well.
Suave recently came out with a line of professional shampoos and conditioners, …
Whooping Cough Vaccine
You know those people who never get their kids immunized? They claim that it’s really not beneficial to them, so they opt out of it. I don’t even know how they get away with it or how their kids are allowed into the school system.
When my son was small, …
Insect Repellent
I live in central/southeast Texas and mosquitoes thrive here, so while summertime means barbeques and fun by the pool it also means lots and lots of bug bites. So skin repellent is a must especially in late afternoon and night. I ventured to the grocery store before my boyfriend’s …
Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste: Great Regular Flavor
I made the transition to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste, after using another brand of whitening toothpaste that was good but not all that great. After visiting my dentist, I decided that I really wanted to step up my game, and to do that I needed good toothpaste that did …
Up and Up Flushable Feminine Wipes 40 ct
I am a little bit of a clean freak when it comes to personal hygiene. I normally keep some baby wipes under my sink cabinet for use in the bathroom. I simply like the way they make me feel more clean. When I was in Target …
Dr. Christophers Formulas Complete Tissue & Bone Ointment 4 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and suffer from a variety of assorted aches and pains on a regular basis. I use hot bath therapy and lots of supplements and creams and rubs to assist with the condition. Someone on a fibromyalgia message board reported good results with this odd cream from Dr. …
Athletic Works Body Ball
Athletic Works, throughout the years, has been striving to provide the public with affordable fitness equipment and supplies.
I had seen other companies selling fitness balls in excess of $20. I found my fitness ball at a discount store for the amazing price of $10. For this amazingly low …
Don Joy Knee Support
I have always been suffering from a terrible knee pain for the past few years. Though this knee pain is always temporary, the advent of it always makes me feel miserable and inactive. The last time I suffered a knee pain, the pain had almost made me paralyzed. …
Stiles Razor For Eyebrows
Any woman that tweezes her eyebrows knows how time consuming it can be, not to mention painful. I have been tweezing my eye brows for as long as I can remember. There are several problems with this. For one thing, you never get every single hair. …
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Honeydew Nourishing Hair Wash 12 oz
I inherited a bottle of this shampoo from a neighbor’s yard sale. It was half full, and she didn’t think it was worth trying to sell to anyone, (who would buy used shampoo?) So she gave it to me as a bonus, since I spent a lot of money on …
Mineral Essence Dead Sea Bath Salt Grapefruit Eucalyptus 8oz
I take a nightly hot bath to assist in treating the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been doing this for several years, and have found that it helps me more with my condition than anything else I have ever tried, including prescriptions and physical therapy sessions! To keep things …
Laxter Long and Savage Pediatric Dentistry
I cannot say enough good things about Laxter, Long and Savage Pediatric Dentistry in South Charlotte, NC. I have been taking both of my children to Dr. Savage since they were three. Now when they find out that a dental appointment is approaching, there is not an …
J.R. Liggetts Jojoba & Peppermint Bar Shampoo 3.5 oz
My partner brought this shampoo bar home after finding it in a store while traveling. I happen to love jojoba oil and peppermint so I liked the idea of trying it out. The first thing I did was to read the ingredients. Basically, it has olive oil, castor oil, …
Optrex Sore Eyes Eyedrops
Over the past few years I have suffered from very sore and itchy eyes. Usually I attribute this to hay fever, though I didn’t suffer from it as a child. Now, however, it seems to affect me a lot and sometimes my eyes start watering for no reason …
Colospa (Mebeverine) 135mg prescription drug for IBS
I have had irritable bowel syndrome for many years. It was diagnosed after a bout of food poisoning left me sick for many weeks, and caused some scarring in my intestines. The major symptom in my case is diarrhea, with painful cramps. It often hits suddenly, especially after eating …
Selsun Blue Naturals: Dandruff Shampoo
I have been dealing with dandruff for about two years straight. I’ve used all kinds of different shampoos that are supposed to eliminate dandruff. Of everything, nothing worked. One day I found Selsun Blue Naturals in CVS. I had never used Selsun Blue before, but heard a lot of …
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil 6.8 oz
When I saw this product, I had great plans for it. I thought it would be a perfect alternative to regular body oils, which are drippy, greasy and messy. A gel formula seemed like it would be light, absorb easily, and be a convenient alternative. I thought since it …
The Body Shop Wild Rose Caring Hand Wash
I have always had a fascination for products that had the fragrance of roses. The smell of roses has always appealed to my sense and made me feel close to nature. This is why I always find myself preferring those products that have the smell of roses. The fact …
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