Health Reviews
Toe Fungus
I, like many people worldwide, suffer from toe fungus at some point in life. The toe nails become thick and discoloured. They are hard to rid of and take time (several months). I recently went to see my general practioner (family doctor) as I’ve had this problem for years. …
Stacker 2
In my quest to lose weight I’ve tried nearly every type of diet drug there is and ended up picking Stacker 2 primarily because I’m a NASCAR fan. That sounds a little odd, but it’s true. The company once sponsored a NASCAR team and after seeing hundreds of different …
Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt
One of the Epsom salt products I have been using to help relieve my ingrown toe pains is the Rite Aid Pharmacy First Aid Epsom Salt. It has not fragrance to it at all and contains magnesium sulfate, which is a natural pain reliever. The salt itself is small …
Johnson’s Natural Lavender Baby Shampoo 20 oz
I have used Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo (the regular formula) off and on for years, ever since my mom used it on me as a kid.
The last time I purchased body powder, I chose the Johnson and Johnson’s lavender scented baby powder. I loved the scent …
Mentisan
Mentisan is a an ointment that is manufactured in La Paz, Bolivia. According to a number of Bolivians I have spoken with, Mentisan is a cure-all for anything that ails you - kind of like the South American medicinal version of duct tape. On the back of the container, …
Omega Pain Killer Liniment
Whenever I start to go back to playing a certain sport, I get the exhilarating feeling after playing until I wake up the next day with pain all over my body. That is when I realize I haven’t been exercising much. When my muscles relaxed for a long time, …
Tesco Value Baby Lotion
I have used baby lotion as a facial skin cleanser off and on since I was an adolescent as, not only it is incredibly cheap, but it is very pleasant to use and effective too. I do not know how many other women would think of using baby …
Nasal Strips - CVS Brand
Among other aliments, I have allergies. I happen to have indoor and outdoor allergies. I take prescription allergy medicines. However, I can still end up with a stuffy nose at night time. It can really bug me not to be able to breathe through my …
Jason Rosewater Satin Soap for Hands and Face 16 oz
When I bought this product, I was looking for something that would be very gentle to dry skin. It was winter, a time when my skin tends to be its driest, and I had been battling with various body washes which was gentler than soap, but not quite gentle enough …
Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath 10 oz
I bought this to use as bubble bath when I was having a bit of winter itch and thought that the regular bubble baths would dry my skin more. I have always had good luck with Aveeno products when my skin was acting up, so I thought it was the …
HoMedics Foot Pleaser
had to add this machine to my weekly pampering session because it was too much of a temptation to pass up. With the built in infrared heat it was to irresistible. After a full day of standing on my feet they feel like a sack of heavy potatoes …
Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Liquid Soap 16 fl oz
After trying the Kirk’s bar soap and liking it, I saw the liquid version and wanted to get some for my kitchen since I was running low. I go through kitchen soap like water, and I thought this might be a good bargain since other castile soaps I had used …
Triphala
Some years back I had suffered from some liver ailment. I had acidity, stomach problems, eye strain and outbreak of pimples one after the other. I had visited an ayurvedic practioner who had prescribed Triphala powder to me. I started taking this powder twice a day with water and …
AbLounge Exercise Machine
After having my son I needed a way to get my stomach back down to an acceptable state. I wanted a six-pack. I have seen the infomercials for the AbLounge many times on TV and one day I decided to order it. I finally got the …
Nature’s Way Vision Lutein & Bilberry 448 mg 60 ct
A few years ago, I started having some visual disturbances that were baffling the doctors. After seeing an ophthalmologist, a neuro-ophthalmologist, and a neurologist in addition to my general practitioner, I had no answers at all. Eventually, this turned out to be a strange manifestation of an atypical migraine. But …
Save Your Skin Bar Soap Rainforest 3.75oz
I have a love of natural soaps, and in the summer I use a lot of bar soaps. I cannot tolerate them as well in the winter because my skin is too dry, but in the summer, I have oily skin and often get pimples. Wearing heavy sun block products …
Holland and Barrett Oil of Evening primrose
I enjoy a visit to Holland and Barrett, they stock a bounty of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. This major retailer seeks to educate and advise, offering the most advanced nutritional formulas that science has to offer.
Holland and Barrett’s scientists use the finest of wholesome ingredients that are sourced …
HerStyler Shampoo and Conditioner
I first used this shampoo and conditioner when I returned home from college and took a shower in my mother’s bathroom. She had a few different brands of shampoo and conditioner. I had never heard of HerStyler before so I decided I would try it out. The first thing …
Vitafusion Adult Multivitamin Gummies, Mixed Berry Flavor
I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …
Band-Aid Children’s Adhesive Bandages Spider-Man 20 ea
When I went for blood work at my doctor’s office one day, the phlebotomist gave me a Spongebob Band Aid for my puncture site. I was a good sport about it, and honestly forgot the thing was on me—“ I usually have them pulled off by the time I am …
Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Shampoo 8 oz
This shampoo had a particular draw for me, because I am lazy, and flat ironing my hair seems to take forever. Of course there is the heat damage associated with it also, but the real issue is—“ I am lazy! I heard someone claim this was a miracle shampoo …
Dabour Chyavan prash
Chyavan Prash is an herbal tonic or medicine, which is best suitable for every person. Actually I have noticed a lot of difference in my health condition since I am taking the Chyavan prash. The Chyavan prash is the product of a very big and standard company …
Qtips for cleaning ears out
I have always used Qtips for cleaning out my ears, I guess it is kind of an “age old tradition” for lack of a better term. I don’t believe I have ever known anyone who hasn’t used Qtips for this purpose.
Well the point …
Nexxus VersaStyler Artistic Designing Lotion 10.1 oz
I used to use this product a long time ago, back when I had a (gasp!) Perm. I would work it into my wet hair as the stylist had shown me, and let it dry naturally or use a diffuser dryer. It always gave me a great tousled curl look, …
Softsoap Crisp Cucumber and Melon Hand Soap
While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …
Perfect Prescription Tooth Soap Ginger Shreds
I have a friend who is bound and determined not to use any fluoride products on her teeth. We share an interest in alternatives to standard toothpastes, because I have a problem with the strong mint flavors in them. They burn my mouth, and I usually use either …
Nimbus Microfine toothbrush regular size 1 ea
At my last dental checkup, it was recommended that I use this brush. I have been using Colgate and other brands of soft standard toothbrushes, and a battery powered one every other day, to try and get my gums back into good shape.
When my dentist told me about …
Caltrate
Maybe you are one of the millions of Americans that need to supplement your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. After blood tests, my doctor suggested I start taking Caltrate supplements every day. She also explained the importance of taking vitamin D along with the calcium for proper …
Crest Glide Whitening Plus Scope Dental Floss
I am an avid user of dental floss. I totally believe in good dental hygiene. Bad dental hygiene not only results in embarrassing bad breath, but can lead to more serious problems such as cavities, gingivitis and other health problems. Brushing just isn’t enough as that does not adequately …
Aquasentials Deluxe Mesh Brush skin cleaner
Skin cleaners that are either constructed of natural fibers or made with herbal products have always fascinated me. The fact that I strongly believed that a clean skin was the key to look beautiful skin, I always tried to incorporate different skin cleaners in my beauty routine. Since …
Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower Gel
My skin has been really dry and itchy at nighttime and I have not been able to use my regular bubble bath soap to soak in because it dries out my skin even more. I came across the Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower gel and decided to …
Zhen De Shou Diet Capsule
Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …
Schwarzkopf Gliss Kur Hair Repair
When you dye your hair and abuse certain products, like the hair dryer or the flat iron, the hair tips tend to break easily. I tried this hair mask from Schwarzkopf, as it´s created specifically as a treatment for split ends.
First of all, there are no miracle hair masks …
Dynarex Safetouch Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves, Non-Sterile
You know, as I am going through my cabinets to find things to review here, I realize that maybe I am a bit of a germaphobe. When I came across the Safetouch Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves (Non-Sterile variety), and started thinking on all of the things I …
Hoola Hoops
Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …
Trojan Ultra Pleasure Condoms With Spermicidal Lubricant
I have been using Trojan brand condoms with my husband for our entire marriage. We have tried other brands, but keep coming back to Trojan either because they are what is on sale when we shop for them, or because we see a new style we want to try. …
Clear Shampoo for Men
Prone to dandruff, unmanageable hair, dry and sometimes itchy, this is how I described my hair… but that was before. Because now I am already using an effective shampoo to stop my bad hair days. I am talking about Clear Shampoo for men.
Nobody from my friends or family …
Acuvue Oasys disposable soft contact lenses
I wore Accuvue 2 soft contact for seven years with no problems. When I got a prescription filled in 2003, my doctor switched me to Accuevue Oasys brand. It was supposed to let more oxygen in and keep your eyes healthier. After a few days of wearing …
Listerine Citrus Fresh mouthwash
I try to take good care of my mouth, so I use a mouthwash after brushing my teeth. Often the most effective ones have a taste that is too strong for me, so one day I saw Listerine Citrus Fresh in the drugstore, and decided to give it a …
Thermacare Heat Wraps
Thermacare heat wraps are an essential for when someone has pain in the neck, back, or menstrual area. Prior to my hysterectomy, I could not have one month go by without using these heated wraps. I purchased ones for my back at times and would turn them …
Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion 2.5 oz
I have combination skin. In the winter it is dry, and requires much gentler care, especially where cleansers are concerned. In the summer I can get away with using whatever kind of cleanser I want to, but in the winter it has to be something very mild, and often anything …
Miracle Foot Repair Cream
My skin sometimes due to extreme cold conditions tends to become dry and required to be moisturized regularly in order to keep it in good condition. Although I somehow managed to take care of my hands and face, my feet almost remained ignored. The result being dry and cracked …
Equate Multi Purpose Contact Solution
There is no difference in Equate’s contact formula when compared to OptiFree, however I prefer Equate because it is not only cheaper, but comes in a broader variety of sizes. I love the fact that you don’t have to use a bunch of it when you want to clean …
Acuvue Advanced Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Acuvue advanced contact lenses for astigmatism have hydra-clear to make wearing them more comfortable. It had been years since I had worn contacts and then they were too big for my eyes and I couldn’t see clearly out of them without spending a small fortune. Unfortunately I was one …
Fit TV’s Shimmy Season 1 DVD
I have always wanted to learn Belly Dancing and was quite happy to learn that my Direct TV provider not only offered the Fit TV channel, but that a Belly Dance workout was part of their daily lineup. It only took one Shimmy workout and I was …
Avon Advanced Techniques Color Protection Shampoo
If you are on the search for that perfect Shampoo and you have colored hair, try the Avon Advance Techniques Color Protection Shampoo. I have been using this shampoo for some time now and I love it! I have been looking for the perfect shampoo for some time now, …
GNC Herbal Plus Cranberry, 500mg, Capsules 100 ea
When I was suffering from a long term bladder problem due to scar tissue, I decided to take cranberry capsules instead of drinking the juice. I had been drinking the cranberry juice on a doctor’s advice, which turned out to be very poor advice. I did not have an infection, …
CVS Odor Preventing Insoles
I’m about to admit to something that not everybody would be willing to admit to. About a year ago, I started a new job that had me on my feet al ay. I’ve never worked a retail job in the past, it’s always been a desk job, so when …
Oral-B Bright Battery Toothbrush Advanced Power 400
When my old battery toothbrush was looking ratty, I sent my partner to the store for a new one. The one that came back to me was the Oral B Bright Advanced power 400. It certainly was a fancy name and a large price tag for a brush that …
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