Health Reviews
Stoppers 4 Dry Mouth Spray
This was a cute little spray bottle that I picked up a while back more as a novelty than anything else because I love those last minute impluse buys at the register in this was sitting in one of those buckets they keep up front that I can’t seem …
Eye Derma
I always believed that our eyes are the window to the soul and are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face. But sometimes due to my late night shifts and long working hours- the appearance of dark circles and the puffiness around my eyes was enough …
FERN-C Vitamin C
When FERN-C was introduced in one of the free health seminars conducted in our community, I could not help but give negative reaction. “Why is it so expensive, it is just a Vitamin C in Sodium Ascorbate form, if I could buy a cheaper form of Vitamin C why …
Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo 8 oz
My hairstylist once deemed me a product junkie, and decided I needed to use a clarifier shampoo about once a week or so, to get out all the products I have put in my hair trying to make it seem fuller. It was full… of junk! And this, it was …
Caleb Treeze Organic Farm Stops Acid Reflux Organic and Natural
This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …
White Glo Toothpaste for coffee and tea drinkers
I’ve always had a problem finding a nice whitening toothpaste that:
1. Wouldn’t make my teeth sensitive
2. Would be cruelty-free
3. Would actually work
Finding a toothpaste that would follow this criteria was really hard, because it would be either non-cruelty-free or simply wouldn’t have any effect on my teeth. I tried …
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 …
Excel Motorized Treadmill
After I turned forty I thought I should change my exercise routine and take up something that I continue till old age. I bought a motorized treadmill from Excell, India. I got it for INR 25,000. I live in an apartment so I wanted something that could be folded …
Glutamax Whitening Soap
I used to buy Likas Papaya for my whitening soap. Unfortunately, it made my skin too dry every after wash that I was eventually forced to look for another option. While browsing through the market and seeking recommendations, I easily stumbled upon Glutamax Soap. Unlike other brands, Glutamax is …
Frank K. Wood’s Pain Relief Rub
My grandma once watched an ad about a Pain relief rub that caught her fancy and decided to try it. The product is called Frank K. Wood’s Pain Relief Rub. The ad says you can order it through internet, they gave out the website in the ad, or
through phone …
Eclos Facial Scrub with plant stem cells 2.5 oz
The natural and organic product lines are certainly not immune to deceptive advertising and riding the wave of popular buzz words which really don’t apply to their products.
I was given the leftovers of this facial scrub by someone who used it, and had a severe allergic reaction to …
Supradyn Activo
Supradyn Activo is a product that you can find in pharmacies, and that contains vitamines, minerals and Coenzime Q10.
I bought this product when I was under a big stress due to exams, and my brain and body needed a lot of energy. At that time I went to the …
Now Foods Red Yeast Rice Extract 1200mg 120 Tablets
The last time my doctor and I discussed my cholesterol, it was a battle of will. I will NOT take statins. I had a very bad experience with them, and I absolutely will not ever take them again, no matter what brand or type. I would rather take my …
New Skin First Aid Antiseptic Liquid Bandage
In my first aid kit, I always carry the New Skin First Aid Antiseptic Liquid Bandage because it works well and helps protect and heal up small wounds naturally. However, the downside of this liquid bandage is it does sting a small wound a bit.
Now the liquid bandage …
Natures Bounty Triple Strength Cranberry Supplements
To help keep my urinary tract healthy and strong so it does not get infections I like to take Natures Bounty Triple Strength Cranberry Supplements. It helps support my urinary tract with essential antioxidants, vitamins like C and E to help keep the walls of my bladder and the rest …
Jason Rosewater Satin Soap for Hands and Face 16 oz
When I bought this product, I was looking for something that would be very gentle to dry skin. It was winter, a time when my skin tends to be its driest, and I had been battling with various body washes which was gentler than soap, but not quite gentle enough …
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
The last dermatologist I went to recommended me to use CeraVe moisturizing lotion. I have to say that it’s the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. It’s not greasy at all. Your skin absorbs the lotion almost immediately. It has no scent and it’s non-comedogenic (doesn’t …
POWERADE
I know there are many drinks on the market that claim to keep your system hydrated and to keep your elecrolites in order. I have tried many of these, am allergic to many, and/also, I can’t stand the taste of some of them. Many have so many ‘bad’ things, …
Conair Facial Sauna System
I received this product as a gift from my husband after asking for it for Christmas. I had seen the facial system on TV and it looked like something that would be a nice addition to my beauty routine. I had been steaming my face in the …
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 2 oz
Neutrogena is a brand that I have always relied on for making incredibly good skin products. The Norwegian formula hand cream has been around for a long time. It has many loyal fans and followers—“ because it is unique and it works. When I have very dry hands, there are …
OraCare Toothpaste
I have tried different brands of toothpaste. My favorite is the Colgate brand. However when I was strolling in the supermarket I saw this new product. I know that Oracare is a good brand especially for mouthwashes. But when I saw that they had a new product out, I …
Phentramin-d Weight Loss Diet Pills
When I purchased Phentramin-d, which was the time I tried to take Dexatrim. I do not have a good experience with Dexatrim not because it is not effective. It is effective in making me lose weight but I never experience the blocking of hunger. The worst part is the …
Optimum Nutrition Chitosan Diet Formula 1000 mg 200 ct
I have been trying to lose weight for my health because I am diabetic. Being overweight and diabetic is a dangerous situation for your heart and blood vessels. I have tried a variety of supplements to try and assist myself with hunger control, fat metabolism and management of blood sugar. …
SeptoCare Contact Lens Cleansing Solution
Wearing corrective contact lenses used to be a daily chore back in my college days. The idea of popping foreign matter in and out of the eyes was never a struggle. I learned to get by with it. Right after I left school, having a minor …
Oral-B Cross Action Pro-Health Brush
I have always like Oral-B products ever since they first came out way back when. I particularly liked their commercials too, as they always seemed to have happily smiling people with bright white teeth. I used to see those commercials and think, wow, that must be an awesome product for …
Quikclot Sport Advanced Clotting Sponge, 3.5″ x 3.5″
I have a first aid kit at home and one in the car that is packed full of supplies, in hopes that I never need them, but feeling better that they are there if I do. One of the products that I have on hand are Quikclot Sport …
Silvadene Cream
I was frying some fish for dinner last night when the eyes suddenly exploded. I shouted loudly and ran to the bathroom to clean off the oil. My cousin was laughing at me because she thought it wasn’t serious. But when she came into the bathroom and saw my …
Alive! Whole Food Energizer in Vcaps
Alive! Is a very catchy name for a brand of food supplement but probably you’re asking yourself what does it do, really; Alive!? I did when I started taken it 3 months ago. I bought it from a friend who recommended it because it has amazing …
AquaBella Large Mesh Back Scrubber 11″
I decided to replace my back scrubber loofah with this braided pouf-like scrubber. There are some definite pros and cons with the item.
On the “pro” side, it is inexpensive. It does not mildew easily—“ it drains really well if you hang it, and since the width of it …
Multi-Betic Advanced Formula Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Tablets 60ct
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask
I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …
CVS Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer 1.7 oz
I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …
UV senser from Aussies Finest
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I have a very light skin, so I easily get sunburn if I´m not careful. Of course I protect myself with different sun blockers and cloth, but it´s so easy to forget, and sometime I find my self relatively unprotected in the sun. Kind of sloppy of me, but …
Fabrication Digi-Extend Hand Exerciser with bands
After having used some therapy putty and getting addicted to playing with it, I became interested in other hand strengtheners. As a musician, I benefit from anything that increases dexterity and finger strength. I also happen to have several medical conditions that can affect my hands, so I …
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of those life difficulties that can be, perhaps, more easily diagnosed by one’s self than any medical physician or psychologist. The roots of this disorder are foundationalized upon the concept that during the winter months, when it is colder, people usually tend to …
Anne Marie Borlind Body Lind Natural Spray Deodorant 2.53 oz
I have never had the best of luck with natural deodorants, at least not under my arms. I was actually looking for something I could use on other areas of skin for when I was out in very hot weather. I live in the South and it is difficult not …
Crest White Strips
I bought a box of Crest White Strips because I was going to a wedding in a few weeks and I wanted to see if they would brighten my smile because I wanted my teeth to look a white as they could for the pictures. I purchased the …
Very Private pH Balanced Body Wash 6 oz
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, one of the indicators that something was amiss was a new tendency for me to get a yeast infection more easily. (Yeast thrive on sugar—“ diabetes creates high blood sugar) Eventually I was able to get myself back to normal, but for awhile …
Good Sense Nasal Moisturizing Spray 1.5 oz
When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …
Cryo-Max cold pack 8 hour
I am a notoriously pained individual. Seriously, there isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not feeling pain in some part of my body, though it’s almost always my back, neck or shoulders in some variety or another. I used to joke (though not to make light of …
Off Lotion
Are you tired of mosquitoes? Do you want to have a straight night sleep?
I once experienced that, when you cannot sleep because these insects kept partying on your blood all night. Mosquitoes are parasites if I describe them. They live with the blood of people and other animals. Unfortunately, …
Reach Total Care floss with Listerine Fresh Flavors 30 yd
I have used a lot of different flosses looking for the best one. When my Hummingbird powered flosser ran out of tips and I couldn’t find more, I decided to give this product a try. I am not the world’s biggest fan of “Listerine flavor” but with it …
Scotties Supreme Tissue
I had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …
Alba Coconut Milk Facial Wash 8 oz
I bought this great soap free cleanser when I was trying out products to cleanse my winter dry skin. It is vegetable based and does not contain harsh chemicals. The label says 80% of the ingredients are organic. It has a very mild fragrance, that did not actually …
Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub
My healthy looking skin always got me great compliments from friends and family. But to keep it healthy- I always made sure that it remained clean. For this I never hesitated to get the best products from the market- which I felt would help me achieve this goal. Trying …
Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout
Last night I tore open the Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout which was the last of the workout DVD’s that came with my Malibu Pilates Chair System.
I found it difficult to get the necessary enthusiasm needed to motivate me sooner, since I am …
Women’s Degree Fresh Oxygen Body Responsive Deodorant Stick
I tried Degree deodorant stick for the first time because it was on sale and I had a coupon so it was a great deal. Now I buy it even at regular price. My favorite scent is the fresh oxygen but all of them are nice. This deodorant works, …
Beaver Dam Women’s Health
My wife and I are having our second child. And, unfortunately for us, just as she found out she was pregnant, our doctor announced he will be relocating to North Carolina.
Since his replacement doesn’t do deliveries, my wife has been going to Beaver Dam Women’s Health instead. So far, …
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