The little bottle of 5-Hour Energy Grape Dietary Supplement packs a lot of energy. So I like to refer to it as the small but terrible energy supplement.
I discovered it on one of my quick trips to the supermarket, finding it at the check out counter beside the …

Dettol Healthy Touch Hand Wash promises to kill 99.9% of bacteria and it was this aspect that attracted me to this product, but I was disappointed that it was not as moisturising as it says it is. I do have to make sure to apply hand cream after …

Kroger Brand One A Day for Women is the generic multi vitamin that is made for general health and support. I would say that this multi vitamin works best for a person on a balanced diet. Basically if you only want to take 1 pill a day for all …

I got a one month supply of this a while ago. It’s one of my many over the counter products that I tried to cure my acne. My acne don’t just come by itself, it brings along a friend called blemishes that makes my face look like it has …

Since germs travel so fast in my home, it is important for me to use whatever measures necessary to kill germs. I hate being sick and I hate it even more when my kids get sick. I have had a hard time dealing with everyone’s illness in the past …

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d say I loved my toothbrush but the Oral-B Vitality has changed that.
The Oral-B Vitality toothbrush is a rechargeable power toothbrush that retails for $20.00 or less. They offer 3 different models of brush heads: Precision Clean, (a single round head), …

I always like and believe in a complete oral routine care. This to me means brushing my teeth regularly, properly flossing and lastly, using a good and pleasant mouthwash. I have tried enough brands of mouthwash in the past from the antiseptic tasting ones to the mildest ones. …

I’ve been wanting to try the Organix line ever since I started seeing it on the shelves at Walmart. It is very inexpensive, and I like to use organic and natural products when I can. I would call this line a hybrid between organic and mainstream. While the …

A few years ago, when my weight was at it’s highest (and I wont even tell you how high it was), I went to the doctor for a check-up that had nothing at all to do with my weight, only to find out that my blood glucose levels were …

My mother, who I live with, has an addiction to Avon products. She is forever ordering them and then forgetting she has them. The other night, she was looking for something in a drawer, and came across a little round box of body powder that she did not even recognize. …

I have tried brand after brand of tampons, ranging from generic to top of the line. I’ve tried the cardboard applicators and the plastic applicators. No product compares to Tampax Pearl. Obviously you have to decide which flow level you are at and use the proper …

In my almost seven years of playing lawn tennis seven days a week, I came to know this excellent product from La Pointique Int’l. Ltd., LP Neoprene Patella Brace. This is a knee support I have been using for almost two years now because of that mild knee injury …

I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

I’ve used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll On in a 3 ounce tube for my wrist because it is arthritic. In the winter, it hurts badly, and I would try just about anything to relieve the pain. This Biofreeze is also useful for sore muscles, joints, and back …

Since I love fragrances and bath and body products, I decided to make soap as a hobby for awhile. I ordered all of the ingredients from a company called Brambleberry, and this one is one of my favorites. This is a soap base which you can melt and add …

IlluMask is a light therapy mask that you can use in your home to help fight acne. I have a fifteen - year old teenager that is using this right now and he has seen some really great progress with his skin and breakouts. Especially the little bumpy acne that …

For very long time, I’ve been very ignorant with the right mouthwash to use. It was only when I encountered gum problem and started visiting my dentist more often that I learned what kind of mouthwash I should use. She advised me to choose a mouthwash without alcohol ingredient. …

EA Sports’ active for Wii is a revolution in home fitness. The package comes with the actual game, the leg strap (more details later) and the resistance band. You start out by making a profile that involves body type and clothing. It offers you many choices that in my …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

I have had glycolic acid peels done in the past by Esthetician. I have problem skin, and often get ‘whiteheads’ or small white cysts on my face. A professional peel always corrected this but was terribly expensive. Then I found a great alternative at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Renew enzyme facial …

Myself and several others in my immediate family all suffer from diabetes. I have a brother who was very determined not to go onto medication or insulin for his, so he has tried many alternative remedies, special diets, and anything else he could find to aid in controlling his diabetes …

Since I have spent so many years of my life smoking, it has taken a toll on my teeth. I like to keep them as white as possible, but occasion, they start to turn a little yellow, due to the tar. I figured that whitening toothpaste would be just …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

Apparently, you can now buy Lil-Lets Tampons with an applicator but here I am reviewing the non-applicator tampons that have been around for years. Lil-Lets are short, very compacted tampons with grooves down the side which supposedly make them easier to insert. Unfortunately, for me they have …

I never used to be moved to try products that are based on natural ingredients. I would just go to the store and buy whatever I knew something about, something that’s marketed widely and popularly and that’s what I would end up with, but I have a co worker …

When I broke out in a rash from coming in contact with some mystery plant at a park get-together, I asked the pharmacist what was the best product for itching. I had already tried hydro cortisone, and it was not working like it usually did. Not knowing exactly what caused …

If you have pain and a sensitive stomach, or do not want to take anti inflammatory drugs for whatever reason, your options are limited. Tylenol is usually your best one. It offers a safe drug that is easy on the stomach, effective, and doesn’t interact with too many …

I absolutely love love love this thing!! I’m a college student, I take many classes hour after hour, so things can sometimes get stressful and irritating so I tend to forget things a lot. Also, I spend a lot of time online doing research and typing up papers, so …

I was extremely uncomfortable with tampons for the longest time- especially because I am I swimmer, I constantly missed practices because of my period. These were ironically the first tampons I bought, being the first kind I ever tried I didn’t know how to insert them so I thought …

Beauty Without Cruelty is a wonderful company that is very committed to making products that do not use animal ingredients, do not test on animals, and have high quality, natural formulas that are healhier for our skin and the earth. BWC does not even use ingredients that are associated with …

When I was younger, I remember using the Premysn PMS product regularly. When other products caught my attention, I started trying them, and then eventually tried many alternative medicines for PMS symptoms. I had actually forgotten all about these. When I last bought a box of Excedrin menstrual symptoms …

As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …

I just love my IGIA Facial Sauna! I recieved the Suana from my son 4 years ago as a Birthday gift.The IGIA is a 3-in-1 Facial Sauna. It is a steamer,inhaler & aromatherapy Sauna. The features of this sauna include Facial Aromatherapy, Revitalizes skin, Facial Cleanser, with a …

I have recently changed my lifestyle drastically by becoming a vegetarian. This is drastic for me because I have been a consistent and frequent meat eater for the majority of my life. Coming from a Ukranian family, meat has always been the main dish in every meal and my …

In December last year I got pimples on my face which I attributed to the late nights and the sumptuous dishes, cakes and sweets during the Christmas holidays. It was really embarrassing for me to still have pimples at my age of 45 years. So after making some inquiries, …

As a very pale individual with baby blonde hair, I’ve always been prone to sun burns. It’s pretty much a standard that should I be leaving the house for an afternoon in the sun and surf, I need to lather up with sunblock spf 198 if it were available. …

Crest Whitestrips have been around for several years, although they seem to continue to improve the formula, as well as increase the price of the product. When this product first came on to the market, the price was around $20 for a box of the whitening strips. …

A vitamin C supplement is always a staple in my diet, rain or shine. I just got back from a very nasty cold the past week. I found that a heavy dose of ascorbic acid truly restored back my resistance. I’m stashing my Airborne effervescent tablets …

Chapstick is a product that I have used for many years. When I think of Chapstick I tend to remember the original flavor that I cannot even describe, but I have long since changed my preference to the Cherry flavored Chapstick. I can still smell the original …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

I have very porous naturally curly African American hair. I know that a lot of other women with my hair type tend to suffer from natural dryness, but honestly lately that had not been much of a problem for me. Usually shampooing and conditioning my hair and …

When my partner’s coworker decided to try to quit smoking, someone recommended this product to him, because it is supposed to be helpful to people who have stopped smoking menthol cigarettes. It is actually intended to treat the teeth and gums with tea tree oil, which is a potent antibacterial/anti-infective. …

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 …

I keep a few body lotions around the house so I will be tempted to use them more often, which will hopefully keep my skin healthier and younger for a longer time. I recently found this lotion on sale, and I really liked the ingredients and the fragrance. It has …

I have good teeth and normally I don’t have any complaints about my teeth or gums except that the color of my teeth is pale yellow. I have tried many kinds of toothpastes and brushes but nothing helped me a lot. Then one of my relative …

Vilantae stands out as a very interesting acne treatment because of the fact that it is not a simple topical cream. It is actually a formula that you need to take as medicine, 3 times daily right after the main meals. Its purpose is not to cure acne but …

I am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

In an attempt to rid my backpack of the controversial DEET-based bug dopes I’ve accumulated over the years, I purchased a 1.5 ounce stick of Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm at a local outdoor store before hitting the trails in the Catskill region of New York last week. I’ve enjoyed Badger …

I like to carry protective covers for toilet seats when I am forced to use public restrooms. I have used a few kinds, and most of them have not really impressed me with their quality. The thing about catching bugs from toilet seats is that you are most likely …

I grew up on Flinstone Vitamins. This is a product I trust and would not consider any other vitamin for my kids. They have all the essential vitamins and are prefered by our pediatrician as well. My older daughter never had a problem with the hard Flinstone vitamins, but …