Health Reviews
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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Avosil Scar Cream
So, about two months ago at work, I had a little mishap because I’m seriously accident prone and, while letting the shipment delivery guy in our back door, I stumbled and ran right into the key sticking out of the door lock. Nice job, I know. Needless to say, …
Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo Vanilla Mint 32 oz
I have always loved shea butter in other products, so a shea butter shampoo seemed like a novel idea. I have been trying out different sulfate free shampoos lately, since I learned that the sulfates can fade hair color and also irritate the scalp, causing hair loss for some. My …
Herbalife Program
I am sure most of you know about Herbalife. If you don’t know about the detail of the product, at least you know that Herbalife products are normally use by people who want to lose their weight.
Few years ago, I got an offer from my mother’s friend to try …
Yang Chen High Strength Fargelin 36 ct
When I was suffering from a bad case of hemorrhoids, I was desperate to avoid going to the doctor, for fear that they would want to lance an external hemorrhoid that was quite swollen. This procedure had been done in the past and it was a nightmare. Instead of making …
Product Body Tea Party Soap 5 oz
A friend of mine who absolutely loves nothing in the world more than challenging me to a political debate, which I am usually not interested in, sent me this soap as a gag gift because of the name. (Let’s just say I am NOT a fan of the Tea Party …
Moist Heat Therapy Warming Lower Back Wrap
My back pain always remained a problem for the last ten years. Although the pain never remained permanent and would usually be an ‘ on and off’ affair’ - the time it surfaced left me feeling like a patient on the hospital bed. My back pain- especially which surfaced …
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter
During my pregnancy, I experienced having some stretch marks on my thighs. Although I didn’t have any visible stretch marks on my tummy, the stretch marks on my thighs bothered me so much that I tried to look for products to at least minimize its appearance. I read in …
Dramine for vomiting in pregnancy
Cold and sore throat during pregnancy can be one of the most horific experience in the early stage of pregnancy. I had sore throat and repeated vomiting that made be weak and sick in a day to the point of giddiness. My Low blood pressure in pregnancy …
Source Naturals Life Force Multiple Vitamin No Iron 180ct
I always take a complete multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, and often I use brands which also incorporate herbs and enzymes, or amino acids. One particular ingredient I cannot tolerate well is iron, which is why I decided to try this Source naturals product. The Life Force multiple has all of …
Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15
My favorite protective lip balm to where when I am going outside is Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15. It helps prevent my lips from becoming burned by the so and dried out by the wind. However, I don’t like the scent of it or the way it …
Asquith & Somerset Lemon Exfoliating Massage Soap Bar 12 oz
I normally use liquid soaps in the kitchen, for convenience, but when I came across this product, made by a company in the UK whose products I have come to really like, I thought this would be the most perfect kitchen soap ever.
I assume it is intended for …
Bally Total Fitness Thigh Toner
I actually bought this item second hand from a yard sale. It looked like new, and the person selling had lots of different exercise equipment so I assumed they just didn’t get around to using this one much.
I wanted to try and firm up my thighs and chest …
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
A very close friend of mine had purchased for herself a slew of Burt’s Bees products, and I knew they were expensive with a $20 price tage on a little container that came with a couple small containers of lotions and a lip balm. I couldn’t fathom why anyone …
Charmin To Go Toilet Seat Covers 5 pack
I am a bit of a germaphobe, so using public restrooms is a nightmare for me that I tend to avoid unless it is absolutely necessary. Sometimes it is, especially when one has irritable bowel syndrome, and is female as well.
Sometimes public restrooms have seat covers, and …
Hisamitsu Salonpas Muscle Ache Gel
This 40g (1.4oz) is one of the best muscle rubs I have used. I use this 40g gel when I feel aches coming after a long day at the computer or after a strenous workout in the gym or after doing a long jog round the neighbourhood. This gel …
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash
I was so, so, so disappointed in this cleanser, I honestly expected more from it, I was just so upset and surprised when I realized that it wasn’t benefitting my skin at all! I was watching some lady’s skin care regimen on Youtube when she just kept mentioning how …
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 …
Vaseline: Petroleum Jelly Product
I like to be outdoors a lot, and especially in the wind, I end up getting chapped. This product is actually great at what it does. Unlike like many products on the market, this product stays true to its label. I use this product on my lips, because they …
Travelon Travel Fresh Hand Soap Sheets 50 ct
When I carried a small pack of dry sheets for facial cleansing with me onto a plane, I found out just how convenient it was. I didn’t have to worry about TSA regulations regarding liquids, or adding too much weight to my luggage, or having a liquid soap spill out …
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
For all those obsessively clean people, or those who are germaphobes, there is a wonderful product available that allows you to fully embrace your inner OCD. I found Lysol Disinfecting Wipes while I was looking for some convenient disinfectant to take with me while I was going to be …
Brenda Dygraf Air Climber System
I purchased the Air Climber System for a couple reasons. First of all, I needed something to give me some cardio in the winter, since it’s too cold to go outside for my daily walk. I needed something that would be low impact because I have problems …
Advanced Diabetic Supply
Just recently, when I changed doctors, I also changed my way of acquiring my diabetic testing supplies. I used to get these at my local CVS Pharmacy but my doctor referred me to a company called AOM. Unfortunately, that company does not work with the type of insurance that …
IGallop
OK, I’m becoming more and more health conscious lately (as I have said in a couple of other reviews). But, the other day, a friend showed me a piece of gym equipment he had purchased a while ago called the IGallop and was now interested in selling.
I checked it …
Carlson Fish Oil Orange Chewables 1000mg 240 ct
I started taking fish oil a few years ago, to help with my cholesterol and cardiovascular health, as well as general health and reduction of inflammation. I had a hard time at first. Most of the products I tried left a horrible fishy taste or the “fish burps” which …
Plackers Kids 1st Flossers with Fluoride
I enjoy flossing my teeth and would like for my children to feel the same way. I wanted to encourage my daughter to start flossing her teeth. She sees me using my little floss picks, and has always been curious. I never let her use them because of the …
Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula
Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …
Stability balls
The first time I saw a stability ball, I was very intrigued. They looked like a lot of fun, and I thought that is something that I can do. I am so glad that I purchased one. There are so many great benefits to having one …
Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Bath Milk
I have loads of Simple products as I have trusted this brand since I was a youth and this Soothing Bath Milk is my latest Simple purchase that does not disappoint. I notice from the website that this product —“ which seems to be exactly the same as …
Rite Aid Latex Finger Cots Multi-Pak 36 ea
I like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …
Nature’s Answer Red Clover Low Alcohol Extract 1 oz
Since I have been in the “over forty” age group, a few things about my body have changed. My hair is thinner, my nails more ridged, and my periods have been a bit irregular. Mostly, they have been heavier than usual, and someone suggested that I might be going into …
Dalacin T Topical Solution
I started breaking out in pimples and comedones after a bad bout of stress at work and hormonal flare ups. My skin doctor prescribed me with Dalacin T Solution to apply over the pimples and comedones.
The 30ml plastic bottle dispenses a clear solution that smell of antiseptic. Dalacin T …
Suave Invisible Solid Soothing Lavender Lilac Deodorant
I have been using the Suave Invisible Solid Soothing Lavender Lilac Deodorant. I have not been very pleased with it because it didn’t work well at all. However, it did have a lovely scent to it, but it was more lilac scent with a hint of lavender. It is …
Chi Organics Olive Nutrient Therapy Shampoo - 12 ounce
Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you how much I love olives. I love to eat them, I love to cook with olive oil and use it as a moisture treatment on my hands and feet. An olive bar is my idea of heaven. So when …
Listerine Whitenning
After brushing my teeth i used to ash it off with listerine because of its fresh and minty feeling. When I tried this Listerine with Whitenning i can see that i was able to get a brighter teeth than i had before. Before my teeth is yellowish and i …
Primal Elements Midnight Moon 6.3 oz Glycerin Bar Soap
I love Primal Elements soaps. They are made in long bars which are cut in slices, always irregular for a truly “hand made” look. Each individual bar is a work of art. Cut out shapes are inserted into the loaf so that when it is sliced, each bar …
Sliquid Splash Gentle Feminine Wash Grapefruit Thyme 4.2 oz
I received a sample of this product from a friend who worked for a warehouse. I have tried a few intimate washes, and although they were nice, I never saw the point in using one unless you had a specific reason to do so, like an allergy to regular cleansers, …
Antibacterial Moist Wipes from Dollar Tree
I know that keeping my hands clean is very important especially with all the strands of flu going around. I also know that it is fairly easy for my kids and I to get sick and want to eliminate germs as best I know how. I like using hand …
NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890)
NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …
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 …
Electronic Cigarette
I have been a cigar/cigarette smoker for the past year. I have smoked over 40 different types of cigarettes, and at least 20 different kinds of cigars. The reason being is I like to change things up. To me, smoking the same type of cigarette longer than a …
Slim Fast Shake 3-2-1 Rich Chocolate Royale
Diet drinks are not my number one way of getting nourishment because they usually taste horrible. I decided to give the Slim Fast drinks a chance though. I chose the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor because I love chocolate and wanted to see how Slim Fast compared in flavor to …
Acuvue Contact Lenses
I got these contacts about 9 months ago, to replace the 30 day lenses I was using. I needed the new contacts because the 30 day lenses were too drying.
At that time, the optometrist told me the Acuvue Oasis with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses were the thinnest, most …
Upper Canada Soap Bath Milk Warm Honey Nectar 1.8oz
I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been battling this condition since my late teens, and this is one of the most effective therapies I have found for it. The hot water stops muscle spasms and foot cramps, and eases my …
Sun Pentown Stretch Pro- Exercise Machine
I always felt that stretching always played a vital part in keeping my body fit and healthy. I always tried to incorporate some stretching exercises in the beginning of my exercise routine —“ to make my fitness routine truly successful. So when my friend just showed me her newly …
L’occitane Shea Hand Cream, 5.2 ounce
I like to use various creams and lotions to make my skin super soft and youthful feeling, and on my hands, which get really dry from the constant washing of dishes, I like to use L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, It comes in a 5.2 ounce tube but …
Vitex
Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …
Hairsil Accelerator Shampoo
My hair is something I hate. Most people who have thin hair would love to have hair like mine, but I can’t stand it. It’s so thick I can barely put it in a ponytail because they just don’t make them big and strong enough to hold it, and …
True Cold Milled Pre-ground Flaxseed supplement for smoothies
I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …
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