Health Reviews
AquaSense Non-Slip Bathtub Mat with Massage Zones
I decided to look for a non-slip mat for my tub after nearly falling in the shower due to slippery hair conditioner residue. This product looked interesting, so I gave it a try. It was hard to get it to stay down in the tub at first because …
One Touch Ultra Mini
The One Touch brand Ultra Mini is a Blood Glucost Monitoring System. I’ve been using it for 3 months to monitor my blood-sugars for gestational diabetes. It’s quick and easy. I’m sure with a little help a 4 year old could master this device. The only problem I’ve run …
Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Lotion
I’ve probably used Vaseline products all my life, or at least since I was a little kid watching my mother slather on the petroleum jelly onto her elbows to keep them supple and prevent cracks. She also used it on my lips and put some on my nose when it …
Eye Mo Eye Moisturizer/ Lubricant
I noticed my eyes have been very itchy the past few days. I thought I was going to get sore eyes but it turns out my eyes were just too dry. So I bought Eye- Mo in a drug store near my building. I bought the 7.5 milliliter bottle …
NextCare Urgent Care in Fredericksburg
For this review, I am focusing on the Plank Road location of NextCare, the one I visited recently. I do not know how the other NextCare centers here in Fredericksburg compare, so I definitely do not want to include those in this review, since I have never been …
Vexum SL Double Chin Reducer
I have always had the problem of double chin ever since my childhood days. Although I tried various ways and means (massaging the chin and trying to do various chin exercises), I did not get much relief. The presence of double chin made a great difference in my physical …
NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot
The NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot is actually a pretty simple concept. I actually first saw it on TV when it was being demonstrated. I decided to try it out because many claim that it works very fast and is very simple.
I got the pot. It arrived within a …
Colgate Total toothpaste
Since childhood I’ve been using the Colgate toothpaste although there are a few times that I’ve sometimes shift from another brand of toothpaste but there is really nothing like the Colgate brand which in all cases I’ve always come back to using Colgate. Just recently I’ve stick to …
Renew You Anti-Cellulite Body Masque
I stumbled upon Renew You Anti-Cellulite Body Masque one day while I was out shopping at Kmart for nail polish remover. This less than a fluid ounce pack of cream in the form of a body masque is created to give the skin on the thighs and legs …
Planned Parenthood
I went to Planned Parenthood for four years while I was in college. I think Planned Parenthood is such a great thing. I was a poor college student just trying to make ends meet with minimal health insurance. I went to Planned Parenthood each year for my annual pap …
Giovanni D:tox System Purifying Body Wash 10.5 oz
When I saw a tall, black, slightly leaning shaped bottle of Giovanni D:tox body wash in my shower, I didn’t know who had put it there. I later found out that my partner had—“ and thought it might be a good product for me. I had been complaining about the …
Anthony Body Essentials Bar Soap Strength 4.5 oz
When I first saw this bar of soap, it caught my eye because of the little embossed emblem which was visible through a window in the package. It looked like a “play” button that you would see on a YouTube video or other media player. I don’t know if it …
i-need Shiatsu Seat Topper with Heat at Brookstone
My boyfriend bought this massage chair topper for me for Christmas, and it was honestly because I preferred this to the larger, more expensive chair that I had tried out when we were shopping. Although the topper isn’t quite as extensive in massaging all parts of the body, I …
Soft Soap hand soap Milk and Honey
Soft Soap milk and honey is one of my favorite liquid hand soaps to use in my kitchen. I normally buy the large refill bottles, which are very economical and seem to last forever. Everything about this soap is nice. It cleans well, does not overly dry …
Crest Vivid White Toothpaste
There is a multitude of dental hygiene products on the market today that claim to whiten your teeth and remove stains. Some are expensive and others are simply toothpastes with ‘whitening’ power, and most that I have tried are as much scams as the miracle weight loss products. I …
Burts Bees Natural Toothpaste Multicare with Fluoride oz
I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and I have used a few of their toothpastes. My mouth is very sensitive to strong mint flavors, so I usually end up using kid’s brands or alternative flavors that some natural toothpastes offer. This one was mint, but I made …
Amway Glister Toothpaste
I believe that every one of us wants to have whiter teeth. For me I really need to always have whiter teeth and fresh breath as well because of the nature of my job. I am working as front liner in our school. Oftentimes I am talking to students, …
Sesame Street Fizzy Tub Color Tablets 10.4 oz.
I babysit my neighbor’s young son when she is out of town on business. One day she sent him with Sesame Street Fizzy Tub color tablets in his overnight bag. I could have screamed at her—“ because I have lightly colored towels and I just knew these would stain them. …
Lactacyd Feminine wash
I have never tried using Lactacyd before as a feminine wash but after giving birth I had to use it since I had an episiotomy because of a normal delivery. My Obstetrician told me to use Lactacy to prevent infection and to hasten wound healing. They first cleaned my …
Goldwell Innereffect Regulate Anti Dandruff Lotion
I am a person who has been witnessing severe dandruff condition right from my teenage years. The kind of dandruff I suffer seems to be calm and non —“ irritated especially only the day I happen to wash my hair with an anti dandruff shampoo. The itching and appearance …
21st Century Dietary Supplement: DHEA-25 mg (90 capsules)
I take nutrition seriously and have had the opportunity to try a number of different dietary supplements. In this case I tried the 21st Century Dietary Supplement of DHEA-25 mg. DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is an important supplement that supposedly slows the ageing …
CVS Essential Glow Daily Moisturizer
I am really conscientious about skin cancer. But, I love a beautiful tan!! I used to lay in the sun for hours and I feel very fortunate that I have not had melanoma show up!!
As a teen, which was 30 some years ago, I tried the tanning lotions on …
Nioxin Intensive Therapy Recharging Complex 30 count
I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …
Rhea Ascorbic Acid
I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …
Power House Disinfectant Spray
Lately I have become more health conscience with various viruses breaking out into the atmosphere and I have chosen to daily use Powerhouse Disinfectant Spray, to kill most germs present in my home and while sanitizing the many surfaces I and my family connect with.
Power House Disinfectant Spray is …
Joyful Bath Co. Releasing Bath Salts, Ginger Snap 9 oz
I use a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of pain and muscle cramping that go along with having fibromyalgia. This bath therapy has helped me more than any other ideas anyone has ever suggested, and much more than most medications have accomplished. I have made trying out …
Earth Therapeutics Foot Scrub Mat
I’ve never been to a spa a day in my life, save for getting a massage on occasion. I’ve never had a manicure or a pedicure, because the thought of having someone else touch my sensitive feet is just a little too much for me to handle. But, that …
Taylor Weight Scale Model 5729
I purchased this scale since I previously had an old and cheap digital scale and wanted a newer, more accurate model. It also has some nice features that include body fat percentage based on age. It was also fairly inexpensive compared to the Weight Watchers sponsored scales that …
Kal D-Mannose Powder
Simple and easy to explain - I am an individual who struggles with Urinary Track Infections. Having UTI’s very frequently is absolutely discouraging as you could imagine. I am certain that most of you could relate to how I feel. I did every little thing feasible within my scope …
Verseo Air Pressure Belt
Verseo Air Pressure belt
I always woke up with pain in a leg or some other place. Since I am not a pain-killer fan, I visit the spa for a massage to deal with the pain. This was way beyond my means as I spend almost half my monthly earnings …
Holmes Air Purifier
A couple years ago I began having severe allergies including even getting hives and after visiting the doctor I soon discovered I was allergic to cats. I have had cats all my life and didn’t understand why I now was allergic to them but what I did know is …
Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epiglide Ladies Wet Dry Epilator
I own a few epilators for a long time now like Braun, and while I own a lot of them, I use some of them weekly while others are set aside or put away. I bought Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epiglide Ladies Wet Dry Epilator for $30 and it is one …
Redoxon
Sometimes, when my body feel not so good, I need some vitamin suplement to make it better. Usually I drink Redoxon to fit my body. Redoxon is the food suplement and the additional vitamin that formed in effervescent tablet. It have two flavour which are orange and blackcurrant.
If we …
Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer
Last year I made a promise to myself that I would be more physically fit in 2010. So far, I have been doing very well. I walk everyday and am careful about the food that I eat. Since I have been successful so far, I decided …
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum is basically a disease where you are extremely sensitive to UV light, basically meaning sunlight. To be exact, it’s not sensitivity to UV light but the body doesn’t know how to get rid of the damage by the sun rays. Normally in human bodies, we can recover …
G.U.M Eez-Thru Flossers
I purchased G.U.M. Eez-Thru Flossers because my dentist said they were the best. I thought I should give them a try. I actually like them. The floss is a super-slick flossing thread that is easy to get between your teeth. Plus I like the minty taste. The handle is …
Nature’s Plus Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Mouthwash 8.45 oz
I was given a package of the Thursday Plantation tea tree tooth sticks, which are impregnated with tea tree oil and other essential oils and help to clean the teeth as well as treat the gums. I really liked the product, so I decided to try the matching mouthwash.
This Nature’s …
Swanson’s Vitamins
Swanson Vitamins is a great place to buy vitamins and other health supplements. I have not ordered from Swanson’s in a while, but recently did place on on-line order from them again. I am so glad that I did.
Swanson’s sells their vitamins at very low prices, lower than I …
Auromere Herbal Toothpaste Cardamom-Fennel 4.16 oz
I have a sensitivity to the strong mint taste in most mainstream brands of toothpaste. It irritates my mouth and gums to the point that I don’t brush as long as really needed, so to solve this problem, I use either kid’s brands, with their fruity mild flavors, or natural …
Clairol Natural Instincts Color, 020 Hazelnut
I recently decided to try a semi permanent hair color, since my hair is getting progressively damaged from permanent color. I am 100% gray naturally, and have been since my early thirties. I normally use permanent color by Loreal’s Feria. My mom and some of …
Colgate 360 Degree Sensitive Tooth Brush
Experiencing tooth sensitivity has now become a part and parcel of my life. Though the sensitivity seems is not a permanent affair, its onset always leaves me feeling very uncomfortable. But this time when I experienced continuous discomfort even after using my good old —˜Sensodyne tooth paste’- I decided …
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
I use Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets every day. I love these sheets as it allows me to blot away excess facial oil and freshen up my skin without having to take off my makeup. My face tends to get oily throughout the day, and I …
Berries & Blossoms soap bar from the Southern Bell soap company
The Southern Bell soap company is one of my favorite local vendors for natural handmade soaps. I have bought several of their soap bars from craft fairs where they had a table or booth. One favorite is Blossoms and Berries. This is an indescribably lovely blend of ripe …
Skwoosh Travel Seat Cushion (navy)
I have fibromyalgia, lower back muscle issues at times, and have had episodes of sciatica and minor nerve pain in my legs. I have used a couple of different kinds of cushions that are supposed to reduce pressure to the back and legs and help prevent pain. My favorite one …
Lever 2000 Bar Soap
We have been using Lever 2000 in our house for around 10 years. It is one of our favorite soaps with good reason. It really smells fantastic and it does a great job of removing smells and keeping odors away. My husband works outdoors and comes …
Biguerlai Tea
After my wedding day, I vowed to lose weight because I felt ugly with all those “excess baggage”. I did not want to take slimming pills, I have tried one before but I did not see the effect. This time, I tried a product endorsed by a popular tv …
Mavala Stop Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking Prevention 10ml
I have thin nails that grow long easily, and I like to keep them long. I am not exactly a nail biter. I’m more of a nail chewer. When I am concentrating on something, or if something is making me nervous, I will unconsciously put a longer portion of a …
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