Health Reviews
Therapy Best Buys Pull- on Ankle Support
A few days back, when I happen to accidentally slip off the stairs and found myself landing on the floor with great force, I realized that I had sprained my ankle rather severely. The pain I witnessed at that point of time was indeed so intense that I was …
Emergen-C Vitamin C Tangerine Fizzy Drink Mix
Next to the lemon-lime flavored drink mix, this is one of my favorite flavored drink mixes put out by Emergen-C. The drink is rich in tangerine taste and the drink reminds me a lot of tangerine flavored juices. It’s especially delicious and refreshing when it’s real cold. That’s generally …
Borba Age Defying 4-in-1 Cleansing Treatment 5.0 oz.
I was shopping for a new facial cleanser to try, since I am over forty now and need to try to stay “young.” This product is supposedly formulated by some celebrity skin guru, and I bought into that. The tube is awfully pretty—“ deep purple and silver with a …
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
Just recently my face has been under control. Ever since I went to see the dermatologist m skin is getting better and better each and everyday. But im always having these little pesky break out that hits me at least once every week or so and I was experimenting …
Germ Guardian Plug-in UV-C Air Sanitizer
The Germ Guardian Plug-in UV-C Air Sanitizer was another one of those expensive impluse buys that I couldn’t really rationalize and, to this day, am not even entirely sure it did anything beneficial. But, I’m a sucker for strange or bizarre products that claim to be good for the …
Off Overtime Lotion
Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …
Rejoice Shampoo Anti-Frizz
My hair is not as smooth and as beautiful like what some of my friends and neighbors have. It has natural waves and somewhat dry. In addition, its tips are a bit frizzy and that’s what I really hate the most. But I could still say …
AZ Complete Expressions Fruit Explosion
AZ has been my favourite tooth paste for years and except this one I been using only Signal and Elimex as the only 2 exceptions. The reason for that is that I am really sick of non professional toothpastes. I would use Sensodine but that one is rarely on …
Ketoconazole Cream
Having taken an antibiotic, I developed a rash on my neck, shoulders, back and chest. At first, I did not know that it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I tried over the counter topical creams with no success for relieving the rash and the itching.
Ketoconazole …
Organic Castor Oil (Heritage Store)
A while ago a friend told me she solved her hair loss problem using castor oil. Once I also had hair loss at that time, I decided to try it. To be honest, when I went to the drugstore I did not have any brand in mind, I was …
Benefiber Flavored Stick Packs
While many people are aware of Benefibers ability to promote digestive health, many may be passing up on a valuable weight-loss tool.
There are many varieties of Benefiber including the tasteless powder form that can be added to any drink. This powder helps to provide extremely …
Detol soaps and lotions
As I already said in my earlier reviews that I take a lot of care about my family. Especially about my kids. My kids are very naughty and they always like to play in the ground. But when they come back to home, they look very …
Wai Lana Yoga Toning Workout
I’m a little sore today, but in a good way, as I tried out another Wai Lana Easy Series Yoga workout last night. Recently a massage therapist told me I would greatly benefit from some Yoga classes as I often come in very tight and stressed out. …
Braun Oral-B Vital Sonic Toothbrush
I wanted to buy an electric brush which is rechargeable and I saw this Braun Oral-B Sonic brush. Twenty five dollars seemed little too much at first but with the life of the brush I am fine with the money I paid. The grip and design are great. The …
Systane Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops
I wear contact lenses for as long as I can remember. This means wearing them for at least 8 hours in a day. When my eyes give up, I just resort to putting on my prescription glasses to get some relief in the eyes. However, during the times I …
Vaseline Intensive Care Healthy Hand and Nail Revitalizing Lotion
Gardening had always been one of my favorite hobbies and I always try to take out some time from my busy schedule to nurture and take care of my precious plants. Though I love every minute of taking care of them, what sometimes disappoints me is the fact that …
Colgate Active Salt toothpaste
Some days ago widely publicized Colgate toothpaste commercial caught my attention it said: a toothpaste with salt. Though I had been using Colgate toothpaste active fresh jell from a long time and I always liked its intense taste with cooling crystals as it contained mint particles that helped my …
1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses from Johnson & Johnson
Some time ago I tried 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses from Johnson & Johnson - the ones that you just throw away after 1-day wearing and take a new pair next day. I have been wearing contact lenses for 16 years already. I used to wear monthly lenses like …
Lush Vanishing Cream Moisturizer 1.8 oz
I have recently become acquainted with lush products, and I am totally addicted to them. I love their bath bombs and soaps, so I thought I would try out this light moisturizer. I have oily skin in the summer, and dry in the winter. Finding the right moisturizer to use …
Superior 70 Bay Rum alcohol/ bay oil based
As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I have tried many things over the years to ease muscle aches and pains. I learned of this product through a friend’s grandfather, in an unusual way. After a long day of shopping, I developed severe body aches. This time, it was …
Listerine Advanced Antiseptics Mouthwash with Tartar Protection
One of my favorite oral mouthwashes to use for keeping my teeth, tongue and gums clean and healthy is the Listerine Advanced Antiseptics Mouthwash with Tartar Protection in the flavor Artic Mint. I like this mouthwash because of the refreshing cooling mint flavor it has that keeps my breathe …
Sunbeam Heating Pad
I have been experiencing back pain for the past few years. This back pain which sometimes worsens when I happen to work long hours sitting in front of the computer- makes me feel terribly uncomfortable. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it makes me totally bedridden —“ like …
Miracell ProEar-for Itchy Irritated Ears .5 oz
I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …
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 …
Nutrisystem weight loss
In the 1980’s Nutrisystem was a booming weight loss centre in the US and Canada. By 1990 they had closed up their doors and disappeared, although their reputation did not. People got sick from the Nutrisystem weight loss plan, some people developed irreversible liver problems from their pre-packaged diets.
I …
Carica 7 day diet
I am a fan of dieting. I have been battling with my weight for so many years now. Any diet that claims it will make me loose weight will always be in my list. So I got a hold of this 7 day diet at the mall. It costs …
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 …
Oral-B Pro-Health Battery Toothbrush Dual Clean
I’ve been a fan of the Crest Spinbrush since they came on the market. I love having a semi-disposable sort of powered brush. I get the cleaning of an electric, but it is more portable, and when it gets old or malfunctions, or even gets too dirty– I just …
Dial Aloe Antibacterial Hand Soap
I am a big fan of Dial. I’ve used their soaps for years now and I always smile when I see their commercials. They don’t show them as much as they used to but I remember thinking how clever they were and was always impressed by their ingenuity. Over the …
Nivea Children’s Sun Spray
Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …
Efficascent Oil the Famous Liniment
Efficascent oil has been very helpful to my family for many years. I remember when I was still a little girl, whenever I get minor skin irritations, insect bites or gas pains, my mother would take a bottle of efficascent from the cabinet and after a little massage and …
Acuvue Oasis Contact Lenses
I have been wearing Acuvue Oasis contact lenses for about 2 years now. I wore Acuvue 2 lenses for about 10 years before that. I was having a problem with my eyes drying out really bad when I’d wear my contacts. It was so bad I could hardly wear …
De La Cruz Gentian Violet First Aid Antiseptic
I think liquid antiseptics are pretty much the best thing for any kind of injury you can find yourself with, which hopefully doesn’t happen often. However, in my household with two growing teenage boys there’s almost always one kind of accident or another that I’m battling with. Sadly, most …
U by Kotex CleanWear Heavy Flow Pads 18 Count
I have tried both the U panty liners and the tampons, and have been very impressed—“ the coverage and performance is superb. I was expecting exactly the same from this pad.
The U heavy flow pads have very good absorbency. I’ve used them both on heavy and …
Nutmeg Farm Medicated Nutmeg Ointment
I find the smell of this medicated nutmeg ointment from Nutmeg Farm very strong and powerful.
Even when I was having a bad cold, and my nose was blocked, the strong smell of this Medicated Nutmeg Ointment could penetrate through the blocked nose into my lung. Holding …
Velform Arm Wrap
Around 6 months ago, I bought Velform Arm Wrap for $36 online. While I was not expecting anything, they turned out to be very good and tough. They did what they are supposed to do, and more.
I like how easy it was to wear them. All you need …
Porous Capsicum Plaster (Chili Plaster)
Because I work nine hours hunched over a computer in a highly airconditioned office, I regularly experience a lot of aches and pains in my different body parts. Mostly, I have back aches and neck pains due to my unchanging position. Another common pain the bothers me strike in …
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Hypoallergenic Moisture Locking Lotion
I’m not a huge fan of petrochemicals, but Vaseline is one of the brands that I will use. The reason is that I simply haven’t found something that’s more effective. A staple in my purse or backpack is Vaseline Intensive Moisture Locking Lotion, usually in the 1 fluid ounce …
OFF Insect Repellent Lotion
We all know how dangerous mosquitoes are. They bring illnesses such as dengue and malaria, which could cause death. And like anybody else, I don’t want my family to have such illnesses just because I didn’t protect them from this harmful mosquitoes. This is why I always carry OFF …
Aura Cacia 100% Pure Essential Oil Eucalyptus 0.5 oz
After using a few of the wonderful bath soaks made by Aura Cacia, and especially loving the ones with eucalyptus, I decided these folks know what they are doing—“ so when I went to replace my eucalyptus essential oil, I was delighted to find that they sold their own version. …
FreshLook Color Contact Lenses
I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …
Garden of Life Super Seed Beyond Fiber 600 grams
I take fiber regularly to help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and for general health and to help lower cholesterol. I have taken my share pf psyllium fiber, which is the popular one, but it is not the best. Natural fiber from food sources is always best, but …
Cuticle Cure
My cuticles on my toenails were looking real bad. I had not done a pedicure in ages, couldn’t afford to. Not in these tough times. I tried several ways to make them look better such as baby oil, soaking in warm water, nothing worked. I saw …
Colage Plax Ice Mouthwash
I have tried buying this since it’s totally in the commercials and I wanted a fresh and strong mouthwash that can kill bad breath, especially since I smoke and I can’t chew gum and candies all the time since I’ll just ruin my teeth and not really liking sweets …
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit 170 Items
I have to say that I’m a little addicted to the idea of being well-prepared when it comes to medical emergencies. I may not be able to suture an open wound, but I can promise you I’ll come as close as possible. I have several different kinds of splints, …
Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash 24 oz.
Here is a well-rounded, quality product that just about everyone can use and like. Dove is one of my all time favorite companies. I have always loved their products and their mission.
There is not much to not like about this body wash. The packaging is attractive …
LIVING WITH A SON IN HOME WITH HIV
I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …
Bioelements Pumice Peel
I had never seen a scrub like this before. I heard this from a friend of mine and suggested that I should try it. I was skeptical because of the price for such a little jar. This costs me $50 and it’s the best 50 I ever spent on …
Bally 5 Pound Hand Weights
I found these hand weights for very cheap at Marshalls and decided to pick them up because I loved the design of them and was in need of some heavier hand weights. These are not like the traditional dumbells, the design of them is much different. I’m not sure …
Wampole Chewable Vitamin C Tablets
Vitamin C is an essential part of out daily diet but a lot of times most of us don’t get enough of this vitamin. Hence, the people who don’t get out daily nutrients properly have to rely on supplements. Vitamin C supplements helps us to relieve stress, slow down …
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