Health Reviews
ACU-LIFE Back Therapy Brace,One Size Fits Most
So about that one size fits most claim… definitely not. I hate to start off a review with a negative statement, but that is definitely the most obvious one I have to say about this product. I work in a retail environment in which I’m oftentimes required to lift …
Halls Bursts
It’s the season for runny noses, hacking coughs and the use of one or two sick days. Almost everywhere I look, cough medicine is on sale and moving quickly off the shelves. Along with that I’ve noticed the spike in hand sanitizer sales. It seems like people are truly …
Nature’s Alchemy 100% Pure Avocado Oil 4 oz
If you like to eat avocados, you know the creamy, rich feeling they have in your mouth. The oil from these amazing fruits is just as good for your skin as the rich flavor is to your mouth. I ordered this brand when I ran out of another that I …
BSN Syntha-6 Cookies and Cream Protein Powder
I am reviewing the BSN Syntha-6 Protein powder in the cookies and cream flavor. I’ve had 2 full tubs of this powder before, both in cookie and cream
Mixability: 7
There is sometimes problems mixing the powder in both water or milk. I have the powder mixed in 1-1.5 metric cups …
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 …
ThermaCare Air-Activated Heat Packs
I started working a new job last September, after eight years of unemployment, so I could stay home with my kids until they were old enough to be trusted to stay home by themselves. I was excited to start working, but I believe my body just wasn’t up to …
Glucosamine Sulfate
For as long as I have been running, which is over twenty years, I have heard from everyone from fellow runners to doctors to strangers’ testimonials that glucosamine sulfate is a wonder supplement for reducing joint pain. I have suffered from joint pain, and as with all my various …
Equibolan from Impact nutrition
Equibolan from Impact nutrition was not a bad product at all and it is well worth the money it costs. I bought Equibolan online from Impact nutrition for around eighty dollars and yes this seems so expensive and at first I thought it was way too pricey but after …
Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C
Lately I have been waking up every morning not feeling too well, and it dawned on me that I had not taken any Vitamin C in several weeks.
I normally would take Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg in the orange juice flavor a couple of times a day …
Centrum Liquid multivitamin/multimineral supplement
I have the worst time swallowing pills and I have to take a lot of vitamins due to deficiencies. All of the liquid multivitamins that I had tried before this one either made me sick or tasted so horrible that I had trouble swallowing them. Centrum Liquid multivitamin is …
Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya Bar Soap 5 oz
Although I don’t use them in the winter, I love to use natural bar soaps in the summer when my skin is oily and I can handle the extra cleansing. The Nubian Heritage soap line is one I was familiar with, having tried one of the soaps before when I …
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
I have a mild case of eczema which started during my early 20’s, and as a result, I experience scaling and flaking on my face and scalp from time to time. For my face, I apply corticosteroid to control the flaking, but it is not something I can …
MultiVita magnesium 150mg water soluble tabets
About a month ago I went to the beach with one friend and while we were swimming I felt a cramp in my foot. I have never had a cramp in my life so that got me kind a worried, specially because my friend’s comment on my cramp was; …
Aloe Life Personal Gel Lubricant 4 oz
When I was having a period of irritation in my “intimate” areas due to some treatment for yeast infection that backfired a bit, I went through several months where any sort of friction or contact was slightly painful. Obviously, this was not good for my love life.
Although I …
Carlson Labs Niacin Time 500 mg 500 tablets
I went through a period of taking niacin to try and reduce my cholesterol because I cannot tolerate the effects of statin drugs. I started with regular niacin, which caused a lot of flushing. I then switched to a no-flush time release niacin. It was a rocky start, with the …
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Spray 4 oz
I bought this spray after developing a bad acne rash in response to a sun product I used. It covered my back and upper arms and a small part of my thighs.
Since I have always been happy with Neutrogena products in general, I chose the brand I trusted. I …
Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
I first learned about Clear shampoo on a TV commercial. Its launching was grand. Whoever were the people behind its very successful launching must have spent an obscene amount of money for this product to be introduced to consumers.
I purchased Clear in sachet and used it. The content of …
Lancome Confort Tonique Comforting Rehydrating Toner 13.4 oz
I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …
Traditional Medicinal Night-Night Herbal Tea
I have suffered with insomnia and sleep problems most of my life. Sometimes this problem is mild enough that it can be helped with natural measures, and other times I need stronger medication to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. I prefer …
Colgate Classic 360 toothbrush
To keep your teeth clean is important, but to keep your tongue clean is important too. That’s why I decided to buy this toothbrush from Colgate.
It’s a little expensive compared with other toothbrushes, but it has a lot of good qualities that compensate for it. For example, it’s very …
The Firm Jiggle Free Buns Workout
I was up late watching infomercials the other night when I came across the Brazilian Butt Lift thirty minute advertisement. While I am interested in shaping up that particular area, I wasn’t quite ready to buy another whole fitness program so soon after I purchased the Firm’s …
Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor
Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor is a mouthwash that’s specifically formulated to provide relief from the symptoms and discomfort associated with a dry mouth. The mouthwash comes in a sixteen ounce bottle for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s a very expensive mouthwash to be sure, but it’s …
High Protein Diet
By this time, two years ago I had somehow managed to “comfort eat” my way to two hundred and thirty pounds since I was going through a very depressing period of time. I was trying half-heartedly to loose it since I would go tot the gym but go on …
Watsons Dental Floss
For someone who is always on the go, a meal should find its way in a tight schedule. As we all know, food is equal to energy. But not all the food we eat go straight down into our stomach to undergo digestion, with the number of times we …
AIR BRUSH TAN
Last night, I had my first experience with an air brush tanning system. I grew up in Southern California, where such a thought would have seemed silly, at that time, for me. Now, I actually wish that this type of tan HAD been available for me, when I remember …
Nature’s Bounty Calcium Tablets
Nature’s Bounty Calcium tablets are completely vegetarian tablets that contain 250 tablets per box. I got it on sale for 3 dollars at the Great Mall in a drugstore but that is probably way cheaper than the actual cost. The tablets don’t taste any different than the normal ones …
Cetebe Imuno-Active 60 Capsules by Gsk
When we have a cold, Vitamin C is the best remedy as it boosts our immune system. Since I have discovered Cetebe Imuno-Active, I am not anymore vulnerable to flu, colds and other illnesses. In the winter time, I always had problems with severe flu, but thanks to this amazing …
Crest Whitening Strips
I bought Crest Whitening Strips because I read that they can whiten the teeth. For a long time, I wanted to have whiter teeth without paying a lot of money. I can’t go to a dentist because of my schedule, so when I read about Crest, I decided to …
Gilbert Mercy Hospital
I have lived in Arizona since birth. I have been to a number off the valley’s hospital emergency room’s over this time. I also had my children at Valley hospitals so I have seen some good ones and a few not so good ones. Gilbert Mercy Hospital opened its …
Naturopatch Essential Oil Therapy Patches Arnica 10 ct
I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …
Slim Fast Optima Shake, Chocolate Royale
A while back, I had a bet with my mother-in-law and one of her teacher friends that basically ended up with all of us on a diet (or, in my case, a serious life change), and whoever lost the most weight by the end of a three or …
Emjoi AP-96 OptiMini Epilator
Back in the day when large epilators were popular, I actually used to cringe a lot whenever I would use one of those large epilators because they were really painful and hard to use, and the first time I did it the device broke down and it produced a loud …
Unicity PhytoPath antioxidant capsules 90 ct
I have several health issues, and all of them, like probably most health problems, can benefit from the use of potent antioxidants. Being a diabetic, I am most familiar with the ones that are specifically helpful to us—“ like alpha lipoic acid.
I got into an interesting conversation with …
7 Days Brazilian Slimming Coffee
7 Days Brazilian Slimming Coffee would be the best slimming coffee that you would ever want to have! That is if you are really into getting slim without exercise.
At first, I was not really believing into things like this because I really believe that there are unknown side effects …
Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue
I bought Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue a few months ago, for a price of $52 online. The paper tissues weigh 20 pounds, come in 48 packs, with 500 sheets and which are made by Seventh Generation.
I have been looking for these tissues for a long time but …
Uncommon Scents Body Bar blackberry sage 4.5 oz.
I love soaps with a handmade look and feel, and when I found these 4.5 oz glycerin soaps on sale for 2.99 online, I couldn’t order them fast enough. I ordered several, and one of the fragrances was blackberry sage. It reminded me of a really nice blackberry sage tea …
Nature Made Chewable Vitamin C
These chewable vitamins come in an orage flavor and contain much more vitamin C than one persona actually needs in a day, but vitamin C is said to have immunity supportive properties. However, this is not proven by the Food and Drug Administration. These cheweable vitamins are similar to …
Health and Wisdom Magnesium Bath Crystals 5.5 lbs
I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I treat the condition is to soak in a hot bath every night. This relaxes my muscles, relieves pain and spasms, and allows me to sleep better. I enjoy a great variety of bath products so that the experience is never boring. …
Ataxia
This is a horrible progressive disease that can affect anyone but may be more linked to genetic causes. THe person will slowly but surely be not able to speak, and the cordination of the person’s movements will be poor, or can’t move at all. They may be bedridden or …
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hair Spray 8 oz
I have a problem with my hair thinning on top and around the crown. I have used just about every kind of volumizing shampoo, conditioner, and styling product available to try to keep it looking as thick as possible. I would rather use a simple product than something that takes …
Handstands Cyber Gel Squeeze Ball
I am a person who tends to spend quite a few hours working on the keyboard and this sometimes leaves my hands feeling tired and fatigued. Though I always try my best to stretch them naturally to help get some relief, I always felt that this basic stretching …
Wings Classic Adult Diapers
The Wings Classic Adult Diaper has been around for quite some time. I’m not sure why though, as it is not very effective, especially if one is a heavy wetter like I am. Surprisingly though, many institutions, such as hospitals, use these diapers.
One day, I was sampling several …
Meir Dental Centre (NHS)
I have been with this dental centre for about 20 years and I cannot bear the place. The only reason I have been with them such a long time considering I hate it so much is because as any British person knows, NHS dentists that are taking on …
Vitafusion Fiber Gummies Weight Management 90 ct
I am always on the lookout for new weight loss helpers, and when I saw this one I had to give it a try. I have used their other gummy products and they tasted great- so this one was a must.
It’s interesting how companies will label the …
Kamillosan M Spray
Kamillosan M Spray is a mouth spray composed of chamomile extract, methyl salicylate, oils such as peppermint, sage, anise, dwarf pine-needle, bergamot and cineol. It also contains ethyl alcohol. It combines the anti-inflammatory property of chamomile and anti-bacterial effect of the essential oils. My doctor recommended this spray …
Aerogard Tropical Strength Insect Repellent 6 Hours Protection
To protect my family from mosquitoes, I use Baygon Electric Mosquito Killer. But this is only inside the house. When I tried to rearrange my pots of plants in my little garden, so many mosquitoes flew around that bit me. I was really frightened because dengue …
Crystal Essence Pomegranate Mineral Deodorant Body Spray 4 oz
Ever since I learned about the aluminum in most antiperspirant
products causing an increased cancer risk, I have been looking for a
natural alternative. I have found a few that work moderately well,
but none that are good enough to replace the standard mainstream
products I have been using for years, like Secret.
…
Q-tips Cotton Swabs Antimicrobial 300 ea
I like to use cotton swabs for a variety of purposes, but mostly in the bathroom to clean my ears (the wrong way, the way that will make your doctor cringe and admonish you.) They are also good for putting on eye shadow and other makeup, especially if I am …
Squid Soap
Squid Soap- What an interesting name. Squid Soap is made by Airborne. I have two teenage daughters at home and they really don’t need lessons in hand washing. However, when my little niece comes over for an overnight visit, I always have this great product on my …
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