Health Reviews
ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Monitor
When I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, I bought my first blood glucose monitor and when test strips started to get too expensive, I started looking for a more affordable monitor and test strip duo. Reviews pointed me towards the ReliOn Ultima sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club (or …
L’Oreal Paris Colorist Secrets Shine Gloss Hair Treatment
My hair has had a rough life. Coloring frequently has damaged it, as well as age, medical conditions and the fact that I refuse to cut it as short as my hairstylist recommends.
The ends of my hair look frizzy, dry, and require major heat appliance use to even make …
Puffs Tissues with Vicks
My wife, my daughter and I have tried many methods to help with our flu this year. Surprisingly, the one item that is helping the most is our facial tissue.
We bought Puffs brand tissues with Vicks vapors and it is the best investment we’ve made so far.
The tissues are …
Aura Cacia Natural Skin Care Oil Sweet Almond 4oz
I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …
Vicks Vapor Inhaler
How do I put into words how much I love Vicks. I have a family that does tend to get sick. When they do get sick, I need to know I have the things in my house to quickly combat the sickness. And even if I don’t have them, …
Pilates Yoga Wrist Weight Kit Workout
Lately I have been trying to sneak in a little strengthening in to my cardio workouts. Since toning bands aren’t always convenient, and a lot of weighted balls and props are distracting outdoors; I opted to try wrist weights on my usual trail.
Luckily the …
WEN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner 16oz
I have seen the WEN infomercials on television late at night, and was always interested in it, but was skeptical. I have not had good experiences with infomercial products.The models looked great in the ads, but I could never stay awake long enough to see the whole spiel. A friend …
Viactiv Calcium Chews (Caramel)
I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …
Robanda Anti-Aging Hand Cream SPF 20 Hand Treatment 3 oz
I am now in my forties, and my skin is starting to show signs of aging, including my hands. Being a musician with long fingers that often get commented on, I am very proud of how my hands look and I don’t like seeing them age. I only have a …
Adora Calcium Supplement 500mg 30 disks
When I began taking magnesium supplements for my muscles and to treat heart palpitations, I was told that I needed to take calcium as well. Since there were combination products available, I usually used those—“ but when I decided to switch to a brand of magnesium that had to be …
Tranquileyes Basic TE Eye Hydrating Therapy Kit
I have a problem with dry eyes, especially when I spend long hours at the computer or spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter. I have used various drops, and they do help quite a bit—“ but I became interested in this kit after hearing about it from …
St. Ives Naturally Clear Body Scrub Green Tea 9 oz
I like to use a gentle exfoliate face scrub in the summer when my skin is oily and prone to small breakouts of adult acne. I had been using several different brands, but when I saw this one on the shelf I remembered that I had a St. Ives body …
Relax and sleep formula by people’s choice
This stuff was suppose to help with sleeping and too be honest I am going to say this stuff worked like crap and is just garbage and save yourself the aggravation of not getting this stuff. The only good thing about this stuff was that it was available at …
Avon Imari Roll-on Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 1.7. oz
There are a few fragrances made by Avon that I have always liked, and one of them is Imari. It came out in the 1980’s and is still popular now. It is a unique, sensual and classy fragrance with notes of bergamot, ylang ylang, tuberose, musk, vanilla, cedar, amber, and …
Zicam No Drip Liquid Gel Swab
This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …
Coppertone Bug & Sun Sunscreen with Insect Repellent
Coppertone Sunscreen with insect repellent is one of the best sunscreen lotions for children. This sunscreen lotion will protect your children from getting a horrible case of sunburn, while at the same time this sunscreen prevents children from getting bit from insects such as mosquito’s, gnats and bees. …
Whisper Wings Super Clean & Dry
For women, we always take special attention to our feminine care. It is really uncomfortable for us to move around easily when we have our monthly periods. We tend to get irritated all the time. It has to do with the reaction of our body with hormones. We always …
Crack creme
The crack creme is the ointment, which is used to soften and to heal the cracked, heals of the foot. Normally at the time of winter season my feet at the bottom used to get a lot of cuts and due to which I used to suffer a …
Modess Sanitary Napkin
Modess is my trusted brand when it comes to sanitary napkin. I am so particular with perennial hygiene because I easily get irritated. I have been trying a couple of sanitary pads available in the market which are cheaper as they say and some which have a higher absorption …
Himalayan Institute Eco Neti Pot Neti Wash
There are a few things I have tried in life that just didn’t work out for me. Someone well meaning gave me this neti pot because I complained of sinus problems. According to them, this would solve them forever.
This was my first and only neti pot, so I …
Fitness Express in Manila, Philippines
I’m not the type who gets fat easily, but I have gained a lot of weight this summer. I blame it on the fact that it is summer. I tend to eat a lot of sweets, esp. ice cream, because it is so hot. It then became imperative that …
Dove Hair Fall Therapy Treatment Mask
After a prolonged illness a few months back, my skin and hair had started looking quite dull and lifeless. But was really alarming was the fact that I experienced increase in my hair fall- which indeed made me quite worried and depressed. This is when one of my …
Dr. Scholl’s Moleskin Plus Roll Padding
I was a blissfully unemployed mother of two for almost seven years when I finally decided, because my kids were old enough to finally stay home by themselves for a few hours here and there, to hit the work force again. I live in Michigan, and jobs are far …
Murad Acne Complex Introductory Kit
I recently purchased this product because I felt I was getting too many breakouts. I have been using this product for 2 months and it does wonders. The price is about 30 dollars and shipping and handling but its worth the buy. The bundle comes with a Clarifying cleanser, …
Spring Valley St. John’s Wort 300 Mg
I purchased this product about three weeks ago from Wal-Mart for less than $5. A few months ago I suffered a traumatic event that rendered me unable to function due to anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed me three separate medications- one of which was Zoloft. …
ProForm Trail Runner PFHK9990
ProForm Trail Runner PFHK9990 must be one of the smallest treadmills available. The treadbelt, although wide enough (20″), is only 34 inches long; the overall length of the machine is 54 inches. While such a short belt might be a little uncomfortable for taller people with longer stride, the …
Discover Bellydance by Natural Journeys Workout
After enjoying the My Personal Trainer Bellydance Fitness Workout, I decided to order the Discover Bellydance DVD series by Natural Journeys. I found the DVD set while checking out the seemingly endless list of dance discs on Amazon.
While I won’t say that price was …
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Exercise Bar
The Iron Gym Exercise Bar is basically a pull up bar that provides additional workouts as well. I bought it because it was at a very cheap price compared to the other pull up bars, and there was no drilling required. The way it is designed makes the bar …
GoFit 35 lb. KettleBell
I go through fits, maybe twice a year, when I feel the need to work out on a regular basis. A couple years ago, this wouldn’t have been a problem as we had a gym in the complex where we lived that I could visit whenever I liked, and …
Pure Fiji Coconut Milk Shampoo 9 oz.
I ordered this coconut scented shampoo because someone I know was raving about how shiny and silky it made her hair. I have tried a great variety of shampoos and most of them in this price range did a pretty decent job, so I gave it a try. I was …
Rainbow Light Candida Cleanse Food Based Tablets 120 tablets
I tried this product because I had run out of my normal probiotic supplement, and it was not locally available. I found this in a health store, and I thought it looked interesting because it had not only probiotics, but various herbs and natural treatments to support the immune system …
No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer
I know it is not good to get rid of all germs but sometimes I just feel like I need to. I tried out a product called No-Germs Instant Hand Sanitizer. It comes in a small foaming pump bottle. It is small enough to fit in my purse, so …
American Health Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme 250 ct.
I was introduced to papaya enzyme by a friend who had weaned herself off of all antacids after a daily battle with heartburn and indigestion lasting several years. I have chronic GERD and a hiatal hernia, so I am trapped into taking proton pump inhibitors daily. However, sometimes they …
Eden’s Garden Lemongrass Essential Oil 30 ml
I got tired of using Off repellent whenever I went outside, because it left a sticky filmy feel and I always had to shower it off later. I had tried Skin so Soft by Avon, and while it worked a little, again, it was an oily film. I …
Jason Earth’s Best Organic Shampoo and Body Wash Lavender 8.5oz
I like to try various natural products, to escape from some of the chemical exposure, and also because they tend to be very unique with attention paid to both the environmental health and the consumer’s. I came across a bottle of the Earth’s best lavender body wash and shampoo, …
Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime Body Wash 10.1 oz
I bought this body wash for my partner, who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to it. It produced some itching, although not any serious reactions. I felt it was safest to stop using it since it might get worse if continued. Not wanting it to go to waste, I …
Fern C
Fern C is another brand of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). The only difference is that it really WORKS.
I was skeptical at first, but my mother bought 2 boxes on the recommendations of a friend. At 500 Php (a little over $10) for 100 capsules, it’s expensive. …
Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager
In my ongoing quest to find items that make my body feel good and relaxed, I purchased the Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager. This was part of Sunbeams’ Health at Home designs and was Model 1610.
The premise here is pretty basic. The Sunbeam Wedge Back Massager is just …
FullFast Appetite Control Spray 2oz by Klaumwell Labs
I am overweight and a total food addict. I overeat regularly. When I heard about Full Fast spray, I was intrigued. I am a believer in holistic and natural medicine, so the idea that someone had come up with a natural way to influence the body not to be hungry …
GNC Herbal Plus Whole Herb Fenugreek Herbal Supplement 610 mg
I am always trying out the latest natural remedies for diabetes. I came across some information on fenugreek, and wanted to see if it might help me control my blood sugar levels better.
Out of character for me, I opted to purchase from a GNC store rather than …
Gentle Dentle
Ever since I was fifteen, and had a horrific experience at the dentist, I’ve been terrified. In fact, I make every excuse NOT to go to the dentist if I can help it, and when I do finally go, it’s usually only under duress because I’m in ridiculous pain. …
Superthin: Hoodia Weight Loss System
If you are in need of dropping some pounds then chances are you probably know that you are in need of something special. As someone who is always looking to drop some pounds I have found that products are often advertised as the next great product. However, I …
Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream
My hands tend to become very dry and rough during the winter season. This condition not only made me feeling uncomfortable all through the day, but also made my hands look very dull and lifeless. What made the situation even worst is that my nails also chipped off …
Triple Strength Omega 3
I had recently tried some omega 3 tablets, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who used to work for a weight loss company that swore by these supplements, not only as a weight loss help, but also for general health. Of course, it’s fish oil, so you …
Colgate Junior Bubble Fruit Toothpaste
Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …
Gold Bond Medicated Anti-Itch Cream
I remember the first time someone told me about Gold Bond. I was working at an office and I had a deep itch that was growing in the spot between my elbow and arm. I figured it was a heat rash as I am prone to get them and if …
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