Health Reviews
Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for Body Care
I first bought Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for body care years ago at a local health food store. I wanted to try it for my skin and hair. It just so happens that use for skin and hair is just what it says on the jar. …
Crest White Strips Dental Whitening System 56 ct
To save some money, I decided to try a home tooth whitening product rather than have mine whitened professionally. Crest White Strips seemed to be the most popular so I decided to start out with the original kit.
On first applying them I found they were a …
Tampax Multipax
I find Tampax Multipax useful in that it has various different sizes of tampons such as 4 lites, 18 regular, and 18 super, all compacted into one complete box. I usually buy this product because there is more than one female in my home using it. The only problem …
Bulletproof Sleep Induction Mat - For Improving Sleep and Alleviating Stress-Related Muscle Pain
This Sleep Induction Mat is manufactured by Bulletproof - the same person/entity behind the famous “Bulletproof Diet.”
Advertised benefits include:
-Fall asleep faster
-Upgraded sleep quality
-Muscle relaxation
-Energy increase
-Supports healthy endorphin and oxytocin release
-Maintains healthy levels of stress
The product measures approximately 18″ wide by 31″ long and weighs about 1.5 pounds.
While I don’t personally …
Lauat Hair Treatment Shampoo for Falling Hair
I have just tried on a new shampoo recently after I became so concerned that I was losing so much of my hair whenever I take a bath. It seems like I was losing about 50 strands with just 1 bath, and after I brush my wet hair about …
Fantasy Bath Bath Fizzies Sedona Sky scent 8 oz round fizzy
I take a nightly hot bath soak as part of my treatment for fibromyalgia. It helps to calm my nerves and muscles, and relieves night time cramps in my feet and legs. I have found this ritual to be a more effective treatment than anything the doctors have ever given …
Buried Treasure Hair Skin and Nails Complete supplement 8 oz
Since I have turned forty, I have had a problem with thinning hair. I have several conditions that could potentially contribute to it—“ fibromyalgia, diabetes, under-active thyroid, and possible lupus, as well as aging which everyone faces. With it being difficult to know the cause of the hair problems, I …
Village Natural Therapy
Village Naturals Therapy is a naturally derived product to help relieve the symptoms of muscle pain, general aches and pains and cold and sinus. They are available at most stores and easy to get. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the money even though the cost …
Benadryl Itch Relief Spray
Summer is absolutely my best time of year. All that sunshine and warm breezes just taunts me to go out and have lots of camping, hiking adventures. But the bugs and plants do a number on my skin. So right before the spring season starts, I like to refresh …
Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray
Of the nasal sprays that I’ve tried in the past, and I’ve tried quite a few of them, the Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray is probably one of the cheapest at only $3 a bottle. I have pretty severe allergies and, for the most part, they last pretty much the …
L.A Fitness
Now we are approaching the end of the year and normally everybody wants to get in shape for the summer or they simply make a new years resolution for the new year but they fail to keep their word on it, but I have decided to act now, and …
Biore Purify Daily Scrub
I was happy that I didn’t need to buy this product. It came free with my Biore nose strips. This is an inexpensive daily cleanser that’s also known to exfoliate your skin. It comes in a tube and the price is okay for the size of the product. I …
Timberland Sports and Nature Club
A few months ago, my parents bought membership shares for our family from Timberland Sports and Nature Club —“ basically, a sports club that’s a short drive away from where we live. When the two of them first told us the news, they sounded so proud and happy about …
JASON Tea Tree Nail Saver oil
Most of you have probably never even heard of this product. If you’re like me, you were completely oblivious that it existed until it became a necessity in your life because of a single unanticipated condition: the dreaded toenail fungus scenario. Not a pleasant scenario, but when …
Boiron Calendula Ointment
One of the healing ointments I keep in my first aid kit is Boiron Calendula Ointment. The reason why is because it made from natural healing ingredients that help treat cuts, dry skin, burns and insect bites well. I even find it useful to use on cracked heels that …
Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …
Alli Weight Loss Supplement
I don’t have an issue trying things out. I will try things all day long. I had a time when I was trying to lose a little weight, so I had to see what would work for me. I think everyone gets to the point where they actually want …
Disappointing Sea Essentials Liquid Vitamins
I went to a Tupperware party that a friend of mine was throwing. She had door prize drawings. I won and got a bottle of Sea Essentials liquid vitamins. I thought that was an interesting way to do a door prize. I normally take vitamins in pill form. However, …
Body Benefits Soothing Large Gel Eye Mask
When I get headaches or my eyes are really puffy I like to use the Body Benefits Soothing Large Gel Eye Mask. It helps relieve aches and pains in my head as well as bringing down eye puffiness. I also use it for soothing bruises and burns as well. …
Cara Moist / Dry Heating Pad with Select Heat, King Size
I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …
Slim Fast Easy
I am significantly overweight. I also have a some medical conditions that cause problems with my stomach. I have tried many of the diet shakes. I like Slim Fast a lot. However, my stomach couldn’t tolerate the shakes because of the milk. I used …
Flawless Deo Whitening Anti-Perspirant
Flawless Deodorant Whitening Anti-Perspirant is a great product offered by Flawless Clinics here in the Philippines. I’ve tried almost all whitening deodorants out there in the market but this is the best one that I’ve ever tried! It does all the works. It does not stain my …
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Hello Kitty Assorted sizes 20 ct
I normally keep a box of Band Aids in my kitchen, along with a box of finger cots. The reason for this is that I am quite frequently cutting myself accidentally with a particular deli knife, that although I realize is obviously dangerous, I cannot force myself to give up …
Weight Watchers Program
For about a half a year now I have been on the local Weight Watchers program to lose about 40 pounds. Over that time I have lost the goal of 40 pounds to be the healthy weight I am now, and to learn the healthy habits that we should …
A and D ointment
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 …
Crest 3D Whitening Toothpaste
Recently I was in the market for toothpaste that can whiten my cola and coffee-stained teeth while doing what the regular pastes do (remove plaque, eliminate gingivitis, kill bacteria, etc). While in CVS one day, I came across a box of Crest 3D toothpaste whose box advertised precisely what …
O Organics Pomegranate Flavored Italian Soda
O Organics Pomegranate Flavored Italian Soda is imported from Italy and is a USDA Organic quality product. It comes in a cute sleek little bottle or can be purchase in the larger size bottle or by the case too. It is a nice carbonated substitute for colas …
Baby’s Bliss Nipple Cream for Mommies
When my son was born, I was very excited to try breast feeding and really connect with my infant. It was a hard process because I have whats called “inverted nipples” and it’s very hard for the infant to latch on sufficiently enough to get a good feeding. And, …
The Firm Cardio Overdrive DVD
I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …
Fish Oil
My doctor told me that I should take fish oil capsules because I have diabetes. Fish Oil comes in these large clear capsules. The idea did not sound that great but I thought I should follow my doctors recommendations. I went to our …
Spenco Gel Insoles (Men’s 10-11 and Women’s 11-12)
The Spenco Gel Insoles come in a package that contains one pair of insoles for thirteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. I was attracted to the Spenco brand and this product because the packaging made it sound like these gel insoles would accomplish a number of things, including providing my …
Emergen-C Flavored Fizzy Drink Ruby Lemon Honey
I like to try to keep myself as healthy as I possibly can. I do not like getting sick and will try almost anything to avoid it. I know that vitamin c is a great way to build the immune system and try to keep some sort of vitamin …
Unilever’s Sunsilk Hair Fall Solution
I started using Unilever’s Sunsilk hair fall solution shampoo for the obvious reason that my hair is falling off. Every time I shower, comb my hair or just simply run my fingers through it, my hair falls. I hate seeing my hair on our bathroom’s floor or on my …
Lavoris Cinnamon Mouthwash with Zantrate
Having bad breath and an unclean mouth is something that literally drives me crazy. I try to use whatever I can to keep my mouth clean and fresh throughout the day. I like to use mouthwash, because I feel it kills germs and keeps me from ever getting gingivitis. …
Red Bull Energy Drink
I have a very funny experienced with Red Bull. Redbull is known as an energy drink with Taurin. Red Bull contains Taurin, it helps us to add more strength and boost to keep us going. I was having a hard time looking for my examination stub before so I …
Queen Helene Peel Off Mask with Grape Seed Extract 6 oz.
I bought this mask more as nostalgia than anything else. Peel off masks were popular back in the 1970’s. I can remember my mother using some green cucumber scented peel off mask and I was fascinated with it. It was just so much fun to put it on your …
Sleep Mate Sound Conditioner White Noise Machine
I first heard of these things being used in therapists’ offices to prevent eavesdropping. (They sound like a strong fan.) Of course, I had no use for one until they began marketing themselves as sleep machines.
I needed to drown out various noises that were driving me nuts. …
Coppertone Sport Breathable Sunscreen SPF 50 Ultra Sweatproof
Our family usually uses Neutrogena spray sunscreens, but we recently tried Coppertone when the store was out of Neutrogena. My kids also wanted to try Coppertone sunscreen products because they saw the commercials on television that say that Coppertone is more sunscreen while Neutrogena is more propellant. I admit …
Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite
We all have cellulite problems, even models. That’s why when the Nivea good-bye cellulite’s first TV ad came out, I rushed to the mall to get one. And would you believe that the product was already sold out. I wasn’t the only one with cellulite problems in our neighborhood. …
ConvaTec Sensi-Care Moisturizing First Aid Body Cream 3 oz
I’ve always liked the idea of products that have multiple functions. Since I have a huge supply of first aid products, if I can use them for other things, like regular bath and body care, then I’m all over it like white on rice. I have a ton of …
Caress Tahitian Renewal Body Wash
Everyone has seen those Caress commericals that promise to leave your skin feeling silky smooth and moisturized. I finally decided to see what all the hype is about and pick up a bottle of their body wash. I spent about twenty minutes on the aisle of Target smelling all …
Hand Sanitizing Wipes by Sani Kids Instant Clean
I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …
Nature’s Bounty Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D
Calcium is very important for your bones but for teeth and nails too, and the body uses calcium for proper muscle contraction and it is very important fr the proper function of the nerves. I have a daughter who used to bite her finger nails all the time and …
Theraherb Virgin Coconut Oil
I’m not sure with other VCO brands, but this one doesn’t quite work for me. Been taking it since last year then I stopped for a while because I didn’t feel any significant changes in 2 months, then this year I went back to VCO since it was told it’s …
Viactive Calcium Supplement Soft Chews
This product was designed for women get extra calcium in their diets so they can avoid osteoporosis later in their lives. The “Soft Chews” are actually very pleasant to take, the texture of the chew, is that of a soft caramel from a box of candy. The …
Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening System
At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …
Banana Boat Kids 50+ SPV/UVB 8 oz lotion
I have very fair skin, which is one reason I use strong protection when in the sun. Another reason is that I was told a long time ago that I could have a mild case of lupus, and that some lupus patients were photosensitive. This means that the sun …
Katinko Ointment
Katinko Ointment is an ointment costing Php 100 at 75 grams. I lie this product out of all similar products I bought before because I think it is pretty good and does what it is supposed to do. First of all, this product is an ointment which aims to …
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