Health Reviews
HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1
HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …
Upper Canada Soap Bath Milk Wild Mint Lime 1.8oz
I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …
Herbs for Kids Super Kids Salve
My best friend used to bring her kids over for a visit all the time when they were little, and because she was slightly over-protective in their younger years, she would bring along an entire diaper bag full of medicinal and health products in case anything ever befell her …
PlantLife Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral Bath Salt 16 oz
When a friend of mine found out that I often used mineral baths to treat the sore muscles associated with fibromyalgia, she bought me some Sore Muscle Therapy Mineral salt from PlantLife. I had never used their products before, although I had heard of them. The salts …
One Touch Ultra Soft Sterile Lancets, 100 count
Having hypoglycemia, I check my blood glucose often if I am feeling bad and the natural solution of “food” does not make me feel better, and so I have to buy all of the diabetic supplies like monitors, strips, and lancets. I have had several monitors, including a …
Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Daily Face Wash For Acne
Every single product I’ve tried to treat acne, as of late, has contained tea tree oil in one variation or another. I find that this ingredient works very well, especially at drying up the oil on sections of my face, most notably the chin and forehead and nose, where …
Hyland’s Leg Cramps with Quinine 100 Tablets
I’ve been having leg cramps and foot cramps as a symptom of my fibromyalgia for years. I’ve taken muscle relaxers at times, but prefer not to be on any more drugs than I have to be. When I first developed them, as a teenager, I would take over …
Like Giving Candy to a Child
A common dilemma for most moms is getting their children to take their much needed vitamins. This and getting them to eat their veggies and go to bed early. FLP has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea that solves this. Forever Kids is a complete formulation of …
Tweezerman Shape and Shine Nail Tool 1 ea
I like to keep my nails looking nice and healthy, and to do that sometimes requires a large kit with many different files and shapers included. I have one of those kits, but I don’t like to have to carry it with me when I travel. I have …
Seabreeze Astringent
There are many skin products out there on the market. I have tried a number of them. Sometimes one particular product seems perfect for just your needs. When I was a teenager, the 30 year old next door neighbor brought over some 10-0-6 that she had …
Naturopatch Essential Oil Therapy Patches Bergamot 10 Patches
I love aroma therapy. I am a true believer, because smell affects my mood, and mood effects the body’s capacity to self heal. I have a variety of essential oils that I use—“ sometimes literally for what they are supposed to be for, and sometimes just because I like how …
Bach Rescue Remedy
Bach Rescue Remedy , is a life changer. Once you start using this product you will be surprised at the difference it makes in the way you feel. I use this liquid formula almost everyday. It is good for any number of situations, and best of all there no …
Weil Nutritionals Daily Digestive Support Formula 60 ct
I have irritable bowel syndrome and GERD. When it was recommended that I take a probiotic along with fiber to help manage the IBS symptoms, I tried several brands and types. One that I used was this one made by Dr. Weil. I trust Dr. Weil’s advice since he …
Fastin Rapid Fat Loss Thermogenic Intensifier Dietary Supplement
I’m a sucker for a get-thin-quick scheme, no doubt about it. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not. I’m willing to try anything and everything to lose weight, and yes, that DOES include eating right and exercising as well. I’m not totally dependant on …
Moon Harvest Bath Bomb Garden Mint
I enjoy my nightly hot bath, as both a way to relax and de-stress and a therapy for muscle symptoms due to fibromyalgia. When my skin is feeling dry, which can happen often in the winter or sometimes just from the constant exposure to hot water, I rely on bath …
Burt’s Bees Apricot Baby Oil
I love using natural oils on both my body and hair because of their amazing ability to seal in moisture in my skin. Although I am a major fan of Burt’s Bees products, I have to admit that it was not until fairly recently that I tried this …
Sunsilk Anti-dandruff shampoo
Sunsilk anti-dandruff shampoo is okay for me but not really an amazing product. It did not really work for me as I had hoped. For one, after a month of using it, it did not minimize the flakes or dandruff that I had in my hair. …
Bath and Body Works Twilight Woods for Men Body Wash 2 oz
When I made a recent trip to the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, my favorite sale of the year—“ I came home with a bag full of goodies. I came across this particular goody at the bottom of the bag. It had fallen to the …
Slim-Fast Optima Rich Chocolate Royale
I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …
Daktarin Athletes Foot Spray Powder
Daktarin Athlete Foot Spray Powder is an anti-fungal spray for the treatment of athletes foot. I used to suffer from athletes foot, but after a friend of mine recommended Daktarin Athlete Foot Spray Powder, I am happy to say that I no longer have to worry about it.
It instantly …
Fish Oil With Omega 3
I have suffered with Osteoarthritis for many years and took Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) for most of of them.
I have always been more than a little cynical about alternative medicines and treatments such as Fish Oil with Omega3. Because NSAID’s have some terrible side affects if …
Aura Cacia Natural Skin Care Oil Sweet Almond 4oz
I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …
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 …
Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap - 3.5 oz
When I experienced a reaction to some pool chemicals that resulted in very itchy, red skin all over, I needed a product that would be very gentle to my irritated skin until it healed. There are many such products on the market. I had some Cetaphil at home at the …
Geo Contact Lenses
I have nearsightedness since I was a kid and I’ve always hated wearing glasses because first, it’s a hassle to wear glasses since it blocks my peripheral vision, and second, because it doesn’t always match with my clothes and I look like a geek. I used to buy clear …
Aquaphor Healing ointment
A few weeks back, due to a minor car accident I suffered major cuts on my arms and wrists which slowly developed into deep wounds. Although these wounds slowly healed after applying an antiseptic cream, my real problem started now. After my wounds healed the massive scars on my …
EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula
Water keeps my body hydrated, and for my eyes I use EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula. Working in front of the computer for long hours hurts my eyes and blurs my vision a bit. When this happens, I put 2-3 drops of EYE MO Eye Drops Moisturizing Formula …
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 …
Nexcare Basics One Size Plastic Bandages
I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …
Henry & Stewart Audiology Incorporated
When my daughter was first born, she gave us a scare. When a baby is first born, they are given a hearing test in the hospital. When the doctors gave our daughter her hearing test they thought there was a problem. They recommended that we go …
H2O Sea Salt Body Wash 11.5 oz
I bought this H20 body wash because of the fragrance alone. I had used H20 products before and was mostly pleased with them, but this one had the best scent I had ever encountered in their line—“ and most of their scents are fantastic to start with.
It …
Vitamin E Capsules
Who knew that these little containers of Vitamin E were so useful!! I love them. I don’t ingest them, but instead break them open into my hand and smear all of the Vitamin E oil on my face. I pay really close attention to the areas around my …
Walgreen’s Mint Waxed Dental Floss
Since I have only recently got into dental floss, I feel like there are so many to try in such a little time. I get excited to buy new flosses and is always looking for the best one. On one occasion I purchased the Walgreen’s brand Mint Waxed Dental …
Bunda Hospital
This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …
Touch of Healing Tea Tree Aroma Gel
I’ve known about Touch of Healing aroma gels for a few years but haven’t taken the time to actually buy any until recently. I decided to buy the tea tree aroma gel because the sales person at the health shop I got it from told me that it’s good …
Cozy Products Cozy Feet Insoles 1 pr
I have a problem with my feet cramping terribly due to fibromyalgia. The problem is at its worst in the winter when my feet get cold. I have had days when it is hard to even walk across a room without getting cramps in both feet that feel like you …
Bronnley Orange & Jasmine Single Soap 3.5 oz
I have a friend in England who I exchange little care packages with. She knows I love bath and soap products, so she picks the ones that she knows I cannot find here. Sometimes she picks one that is available here, but perhaps is not well known. When she …
Exercising
Exercising is the best way to stay healthy and strong.i play rugby,cricket and do athletics and let me tell you,i die if i have sit around and do nothing.exercising is the only way to get the heart pumping and all the bad toxins out of your body.
Running in the …
Vanilla Mint Listerine
I cannot stand the burn of regular Listerine and I absolutely love anything vanilla, so naturally when I saw the advertisement for Vanilla Mint Listerine, I got excited. Of course, I had to wait months before we actually got the product in this town, but once I saw …
Midol Complete Menstrual Relief Caplets, 40 pk.
Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …
Sport- Elec Back and Shoulder Massager
I am an avid lover of all types of massagers and have a collection of massagers suited for different parts of the body. Massagers according to me are a great aid to relax and remove the tension both physically and mentally. That is why I never ever missed any …
Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizers
I know that it is important to keep sanitizers around during cold and flu season. I already get sick enough, and want to kill germs before the start to attack. I also do not like to spend an arm and a leg to do this and shop for bargains …
Mebco Ion High Volume Detangler comb
I bought this comb from Ulta because I was tired of having a snarl of hair after washing that took far too long to get through. I had been using a brush, but I know that is not supposed to be a good idea, so I fell for the …
Relaxzen 6 Motor Massage Cushion
This item is one of the first massage products I ever owned. I have fibromyalgia and lower back pain, and I wanted to try this and see if it would be helpful.
It is a pretty simple and inexpensive model, and it is a little different than a few …
Home Health Antifungal Lotion
I hate that I even have to bring this up, but it’s unavoidable if I want to tell you about my experience with the product Home Health Antifungal Lotion. I swear I’ve never had any kind of foot fungus to speak of, but about three years ago, I started …
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Arthritis DVD by Gaiam
It’s never too early to take good care of your health. As I am something of a health and fitness enthusiast, I have begun the process of putting together a home wellness library of reference books and DVDs.
My latest DVD is the Mayo Clinic …
The Body Shop Wild Rose Caring Hand Wash
I have always had a fascination for products that had the fragrance of roses. The smell of roses has always appealed to my sense and made me feel close to nature. This is why I always find myself preferring those products that have the smell of roses. The fact …
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