Health Reviews
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 …
Herbal Plus Standardized Echinacea Extract
I was getting ready for a flight to visit a friend in Vegas and I was telling another friend of mine that airplanes always make me a little sick after the flight. I have motion sickness pretty much any time I’m in a moving vehicle of any kind and …
LORATADINE LIQUID- ORAL 5 MG/5ML for baby
Recently my nine month old had woken up completely miserable. His eyes were all crusted shut and there was just a stream of mucus running from his mouth to his mouth. And later he would end up having a really bad cough from all of the mucus draining in …
Balanced Planets Venus Calm Women’s Vitality Drink Mix Chocolate 6oz
This is an interesting concept, nutrition and natural remedies based on the attributes of the planets. And chocolate, of course. That gets everyone’s attention.
I became interested in this product after a fellow diabetic said that it helped her blood sugars stabilize. It makes a lot of claims—“ like being …
Natural Sources Raw Thyroid 90 capsules
I have been hypothyroid for years and have always taken the synthetic drug Synthroid to treat it. Although my TSH levels are in normal range, I still have a pathetically slow metabolism and a few symptoms that are still suggestive of low thyroid levels. Since I also have other conditions, …
Holmquist Health Care Bruise Relief Gel Tube
Playing a cricket match with my nephews last week indeed did feel quite a fun and enjoyable experience, but since I am not very well versed in this game, I just happened to lose my balance while trying to catch a ball high up in the air and fall …
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …
Butler flossers
Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …
The Cozy Buddy Therapy Kit
After spending years around athletes, I have seen muscle soreness and strain of every kind. Determined to find products that offered genuine relief, I began to look into temperature pack available on the market. What I hoped to find was a product that was effective, easy to …
Warming Footies
I bought a set of these Bed Buddy Warming Footies with Aromatherapy for my mom and she loves them. These are little booties you slip on and they close at the ankle. You can warm them up in the microwave and they will stay warm for up to an …
3 Tier Eyeglass & Contact Lens Case Kit
I got this neat little case as a gift. I have been a wearer of contacts for years, but in the last few years, my eyes have grown intolerant of them. I wanted to keep trying to wear them anyway, so I have been trying out different brands …
Sonicare Flexcare Toothbrush
The Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush is the best toothbrush I have ever used. I was lucky enough to get one for free. After the first day of using it, I had plaque coming off of my teeth that I didn’t know was there. That impressed me right …
5G-Seat Gel Cushion from Gelco
This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …
Sigvaris Compression Stockings Model Diaphane
I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …
Kerasal Exfoliating Pumice-Paste 2.5 oz
This paste is a serious exfoliating machine. I first tried it when a coworker actually made fun of a callous on my heel when I wore sandals. How embarrassing.
She suggested the paste, and I have been a fan ever since. There are so many exfoliating products on the market, and …
Stolin-R Toothpaste
Stolin-R Toothpaste, a product of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd is foaming fluoridated toothpaste that is specially formulated for total oral hygiene. It contains Sodium monofluorophosphate, Zinc Sulphate and Alum as its main ingredients.
Actually I want to quote one of my experiences in this regard. I have a craving for …
Bio-Oil Scar Healer
During my thirty odd years I acquired a few scars; from stitches on my leg during a fall, to a small surgical scar on my stomach. I had tried various scar creams over the years but nothing compares to Bio-Oil Scar Healer.
I kept seeing the television commercials for Bio-Oil …
Nextep Contour 2 Walker
When I tore my tendon in my foot, I quickly realized my recovery was not going to be a quick one. I received this walking boot and was told to wear this twenty four seven. That mean, the only time I was allowed to take the walking boot off …
Tom’s of Maine Natural Long lasting Deodorant Stick
I become concerned about the aluminum contained in anti-perspirant products when I saw a television news segment about them being connected to breast cancer. I’ve basically been using standard anti perspirant/deodorant products all my life, but this motivated me to give alternatives a try. A friend I …
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil
I have oily, blemished skin, so during the day I usually wear some light make-up like foundation and pressed powder to cover up my blemishes. Because of this, I always have to do an extra step at night to make sure no trace of make-up is left on my …
Breath Right Nasal Strips
Breath Right nose strips are used to clear and open you nasal passages in order to help you breath easier. This product will help make you feel more comfortable with causing you frustration. Breath Right nose strips are highly recommended for asthmatics and individuals who breath and snore heavily.
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Gaspari Size-On Creatine Powder
Ever since reading the ads for Size-On, I have been interested to try it. So i gave it a shot. I have been lifting weights for 2 years. I have tried it only twice since I bought it 4 days ago. It’s a little hard to review something which …
Nutrilite Salmon Omega - 3 Soft Gel
I was advised to take Omega 3 supplement for long by my doctor after one abnormal ECG report. Only recently, I decided to take it. I did little bit of research about the available brands and selected Amway Nutrilite Salmon Omega 3. I have previously used Nutrilite Daily and Nutrilite …
One-a-Day Active Metabolism Multivitamin
I take a multi-vitamin every day as a part of my routine of eating healthy and exercising. I recently had put on a little weight over the winter months, and I was trying to incorporate some healthy habits into my day to lose the extra weight and also …
Abra Therapeutics Muscle Therapy Bath 17 ounce
I purchased this bath soak after reading a review from another fibromyalgia patient who was a big fan. I’ve used several mineral bath soaks, generally formulated for relaxation or muscle pain. I have serious muscle cramps with my fibromyalgia, especially in the winter. Sometimes my …
Herbal Plus Horse Chestnut Supplement
Over the last several years, I’ve really turned in to someone who is rather vain when it comes to my appearance, which is ironic, because most days when I’m not working, I’m just sitting at home in my jammies with my makeup off and looking a hot mess! But, …
Homedics Mini Massager PM-50
The main reasons why I bought this was the fact it is extremely cheap (I paid just above €5 for mine) and that I really like the colour of it.
But the purchase seems to have paid of, well I got my moneys worth.
This one is quite lightweight …
Sangster’s Maca Root
I generally don’t believe in miracle supplements at all, or that energy can be attained by taking a pill. Recently, after a trip to Sangster’s Health Centre, I was convinced to try a new product that they sell, called Maca Root. Basically, maca root is from the Andes Mountains …
AB Revolutionizer
I have been using the AB Revolutionizer on and off for about three years now. I bought it from Sears in the city of Saskatoon in the spring of 2007 for a little less than a hundred dollars! And it just never stops working.
It’s a simple device. …
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60
I’ve had pharmacists actually tell me before that there’s not much difference in effectiveness in an SPF 60 product and one with an SPF 100 (and can you believe they actually make that, because I’ve tried it before), but I still see that higher number and think it just …
Sensodyne Eau Buccale (mouthwash)
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. …
Curad Classic Care Sheer Bandages, 40 Count, Assorted
I’ve used all of the major brand of adhesive bandages, Curad included, and it seems we go through a lot because my child and I are really active in the outdoors. That, and we’re majorly clumsy, so we fall or get cut up quite a lot. And, …
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
I love my job, but lately it has been very difficult for me to cope with an abundant amount of overtime and late night work sessions. Not only have I been getting a lot less sleep lately, but I have also begun to notice that this has taken …
Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil Free Make up Removing Cleansing Wipes
Keeping my skin clean and dirt free has perhaps been one of my primary concerns and I always tried using uncomplicated and trouble free aids to help me achieve this end. Though I always tried keeping my skin using different types of skin care products (scrubs, face washes, …
Gerber Grins & Giggles Roll On Baby Powder 2 oz
I don’t have a baby, but I do like to use powder to keep dry and comfortable. Since dry powder is messy, gets all over the room and your clothes and is not good to breathe, I look for liquid versions. I have tried a couple, and I only bought …
Jamieson Omega-3
Omega-3 was known by scientists and the nutrition world long ago but it’s important was actually not really emphasized until recently. A lot of nutrients that does not actually need to be consumed because the body can make it on its own however with Omega-3 it’s a different story. …
Care One Dandruff Shampoo
I used Care One Dandruff Shampoo after spending the night at someone else’s house. I had forgotten to pack my own shampoo. I am not particularly fond of dandruff shampoos and definitely not a store brand. I didn’t have any choice though. I decided to give it a try …
Pilates Workout for Dummies
Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …
Olay In-Shower Body Lotion, with Shea Butter 8.4 fl oz
When I first saw this product, I thought it was a body wash. Looking at it closer, I realized it said “in shower lotion” and I was intrigued.
This was an idea I had not seen before. I regularly used bath oils in the shower, because putting the oil on wet …
Clarisonic Pro Skin Care Brush
The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is an awesome tool to pamper your skin. The brush oscilates at a sonic frequency of about 300 movements per second. You wet the Clarisonic brush head, apply cleanser to your skin or the brush head and gently press the brush head to your …
Cap Barbell Strength Neoprene Dumbbells 3lb Weights
As I was stocking my home gym, I came across some dumbbells at Walmart that would work out well for the gym area of my home. The ones I bought this time were 3 lb. weights and just enough to walk with on the treadmill. I purchased this set …
Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Relaxing Body Wash 8.5 oz
When I lived near the shore in New Jersey, there was a little bath shop that sold upscale products and brands like Crabtree and Evelyn. I became a huge fan of this brand and its products. One of my favorite purchases was the La Source bath tablets, which carry …
Oreck XL Tabletop Air Purifier (black)
When my partner bought a vacuum from Oreck, this air purifier was an extra “gift” that came with it. It looked really nice and professional and I thought it would be a great machine. The idea of not having to replace filters sounded great… and supposedly it would just …
Himalaya Koflet Cough Syrup
I am a big fan of Himalaya’s products as they are natural and they provide rapid results without causing any side effects. Whenever I have problems with a stubborn cough, Koflet syrup does help me to combat it in only few days. This syrup is beneficial in dry and productive …
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