Health Reviews
St. Ives Elements Warming Scrub 4 oz
I bought this St. Ives scrub because it looked interesting, and I felt like I needed a good exfoliation session on my face at the time. It was not expensive, and I have liked other St. Ives products I have tried in the past. The scrub is thick, and …
Mineral Essence Dead Sea Bath Salts Neroli Bergamot 28oz
I love to take a hot bath at night to help ease my fibromyalgia related pain and muscle spasm. It has helped me more than any other therapy—“ or all combined. I especially love to use bath salt formulas, which seem to help more than anything else I can put …
Nivea Children’s Sun Spray
Our family loves the beach. During summer, we often go to the nearby beach for a swim. Sometimes, we stay the whole day. But most of the time, we stay for 2 days, or more especially during Holy Week. We particularly like this activity because the kids get to …
OSIM uZap Slimming Belt
My sister bought this OSIM uZap slimming belt for my mother about 1 year ago for RM 650, which is equivalent to USD$ 186. The funny thing is, I used the slimming belt more than both my sister and mother.
This uZap is powered by the patented Twin Power …
Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar
I received the Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar for Christmas from my mother and it came in a package full of other Neutrogena products. I am allergic to many soaps, but since it says on the box that it is dermatologist recommended, I decided to give it a shot. I …
Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti- Itch Cream
I recently went hiking with my boyfriend and along the way I acquired a whole bunch of insect bites, especially mosquito bites which itch like crazy. I purchased this product on the way home from my local Wal-Mart for about $3.00 US for a small one ounce tube. …
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter
While I try to use more powerful lotions on my problem areas (my hands, my feet, my knees and elbows), I have been trying out more mild lotions for the rest of my body. My skin gets awfully dry, and it seems like the harsher lotions do not help …
GNC Vitamin E Ointment 2 ounce
I have used vitamin E oils in the past to help heal and reduce scars. Most of the time they were in the form of a thick heavy, sticky oil, or the oil straight from a vitamin E supplement capsule. I found the punctured capsules to be the …
Got2b Shagged Out Texturizing Liquid Fiber 6 oz
I have thinning hair, and I am always looking for products to add volume to my hair so I can give the illusion of more hair than I have. I have tried a lot of brands and types of product, from shampoos to styling aids. When someone recommended …
Basic Knead Reflexology Sox (for massage therapy) 1 pair
My partner got a pair of these socks as a gift, and we have had a lot of fun with them. Based on the principles of foot reflexology, they have a printed map on the bottom of each sock, showing which organs are connected to each area of the foot. …
Johnson’s Vanilla Oatmeal Baby Wash 28 oz
Although I am not a baby, I love this wash. I first looked at it when I was shopping for some baby wipes. The bottle was a different color and looked appealing, so I picked it to see what it was. I have used Johnson’s baby products before, even the …
Osim iSqueez Leg Massager
An extremely innovative product from the prestigious Osim group, which has entered the health arena with a thumping pace. It is the Osim iSqueez Leg Massager.
I had never thought in my life about such an effective product that could make your feet so heathy and stress free. I hope …
Happee Toothpaste Explosive Menthol Red
Honestly, I am a regular user of Close-Up. Happee is a local brand here in the Philippines. The makers are from the Lamoiyan Corporation. What is the reason why I use Happee aside from Close-Up, it is for the reason that I found out that the factory workers working …
Ivanko Super Gripper
The Ivanko Super Gripper is designed to increase forearm strength. It does this by adjusting the 2 springs to diffrent levels the stronger your forearms get. The exercise just involves gripping the piece of equipment all the way down until both gripper sides touch. I prefer not to sqeeze …
Natrol 5-HTP 50 mg Vitamin Supplement
I’ve dealt with some minor depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder since I was a child. I’m lethargic in the winter and more prone to “getting into a funk”. I also require lots of sunlight to help energy levels. But in the spring and summer, I’m just so happy to…be…euphoric …
Contractubex Scar Gel
My main skin problem is scars. I don’t really have problems with pimples, skin discoloration and other skin worries. I tried different scar removers, some work but doesn’t completely vanish the scars. I tried Contractubex when I received a sample when I was strolling in a drugstore. The sample …
Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Cream
Shaving has always been a dreadful process for me, because I usually get bad after effects like getting cuts, dryness, itchiness, and just a whole bunch of irritations, that I just started to stray away from it altogether. But about 2 weeks ago I had to go out to …
Medline Providone/Iodine Swabstick Singles
I’m really don’t like the discomfort associated with using rubbing alcohol to clean a wound or cut, because it stings bad, and I find that I waste a lot of liquid if I use hydrogen peroxide and pour that over a cut, so I wanted something that was ready-to-use …
Arnica Gel pain relief
Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …
As Seen On TV Touch N Brush Toothpaste Dispenser
I will try anything once and I just had to try this touch and brush dispenser that they had on the infomercials on television. I was a little skeptical, but I figured I would just give it a try to see if it really worked. I purchased the item …
Full Marks Solution, Head Lice Treatment
We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …
Proshield Foam & Spray Incontinent & Total Body Cleanser 8 oz
When my mother had major surgery, she was unable to bathe normally for a long time. I took care of her at home during her recovery, and assisted with her cleaning and personal hygiene.
We used several different products, and this was one of my favorites. This is a …
Garcinia Plus-Proper Nutrition & Natural Weight Management
This Natural Fat Burner from FLP known as Garcinia Plus contains Chromium Picolinate which is a beneficial complement to any weight management program.
Its primary component is the extract from the fruit of the Garcinia Cambogia Tree combined with other essential substances and put into a a softgel form. Garcinia …
A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners
A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …
Body Zen Groom & Go Pedicure Set
I love doing my toenails and as I am perpetually broke I almost always do my own Pedicures. I hate having to dig through my make up bag to find my nail file and clippers and all the other stuff I need to do a Pedicure with at home. …
Acure Organics Facial Serum Seriously Firming 1 oz
Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …
Upper Canada Soap Massage Oil Cranberry Moro Orange 4oz
I love bath products, and I also love to give and receive massages. I have fibromyalgia, so it is more than just pleasure I receive from this, it is relief. I use hot baths and massages to control muscle spasm and tension that he condition causes. It works much better …
Spine-Worx Back Realignment Device (by Spineworx)
I bought this strange looking contraption when I saw a television ad about it. I’ve had lower back pain, like most people—“ of both the every day strain-injury type and also the fibromyalgia muscle-nerve type. I was suffering from a bit of sciatic pain and muscle spasm when I …
Kiss My Face Upper Management Styling Gel 8 oz
I have thinning hair, and after learning that some of the chemicals used in mainstream hair products can contribute to scalp problems and thinning hair, I decided to try out some of the natural ones. I tried Kiss My Face first, since I had recently really liked one of their …
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave - Dry Skin
I have tried quite a few shaving creams over the years. Especially during the summer months when I want my legs to be silky smooth. I have tried shaving with creams, gels, conditioners, oils, and body wash. I have had varying results with each. Then …
Meladerm Whitening Cream
I have orders Meladerm Whitening Cream a few months ago because I wanted to whiten my skin. I have used this for seven weeks so far and I can say that I am pleased with it because it is very effective. It comes in a bottle form, and it …
Cayenne Plus Benefits supplements
About two years ago, I started to experience some digestional issues that I’d really rather not have experienced, as they ranged from inconvenient to sometimes downright embarassing. Crohn’s Disease runs in my family and affects the digestional system, and so I worried that was perhaps the problem I was …
Finesse Conditioner Moisturizing for Dry Hair - 25.4 oz.
I used to use Finesse shampoo and conditioner back in the late eighties and early nineties, and loved it. Back then my hair was permed, and the conditioner always left it shiny and soft, more so than any other brand. Time moved on and I started using other …
Bally Total Fitness
As it is summer, I always try to motivate myself to get a little fitter and to eat a little less. Both of these are extremely hard to do during the summer. There are so many good things to eat while I am at home and the weather just …
Nubian Heritage Lemongrass & Tea Tree Soap 5 oz
Lemon grass and tea tree are two of my favorite natural smells, so when I saw that Nubian heritage had a soap that showcased both of them, I had to have a bar. I have used a few of their other soaps and really liked the nice, natural recipes and …
Caladryl Anti Itch Lotion
My 5 year old daughter used to play outside. And she is very expose to insect bites like of those mosquitos and ants. Before i havent discover Caladryl Anti Itch Lotion I only use ointment. But it didnt work because she keep on scratching it and makes it worsen. …
Nature’s Cure Body Acne Treatment Spray
Though I’ve always had skin problems (which have lessened into adulthood), I was hoping it was something my kids wouldn’t have to deal with in their teens. My oldest is fourteen and my youngest is twelve, and both of them are showing signs of acne, especially my oldest. I …
Burts Bees Shea butter hand repair.
I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …
Tiki-Tiki Drops
I like Tiki-Tiki Drops for infants. I started giving this multivitamin to my daughter when she turned a month old and I can definitely see the huge improvement on her when it comes to health and wellness. You do not have to purchase a separate supplement for Vitamin C …
Kathy Smith Tummy Trimmers Workout DVD
Having enjoyed Kathy Smith’s Getting Better All the Time diet and fitness book, I jumped at the chance to try her Tummy Trimmers workout DVD, after I saw it at TJ Maxx the other day.
Besides the fact that Smith has been a featured …
Lumene Arctic Touch Deep Cleansing Peat Mask 3.4 oz.
I’ve tried a lot of masks. Some are great for removing impurities and refining pores, others are soothing, and some offer multiple benefits. I tried this one specifically because it claims to be good for combination and oily skin. My skin, especially in the summer, falls into the combination …
Infrared Light Heat Lamp Hand held Massager
Aches and pains in various parts of my body, now seemed to have become a routine affair. Every other day there would be some sort of muscle ache and pain —“ in my head, knees, shoulders, hands and even sometimes in my elbows. Though I did try using different …
Eucerin Q10 Anti Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Lotion 4 oz
I am officially over forty now, and I am looking for skin products that can help with the effects of aging. I was needing a small bottle of lotion for my purse, so that I could use it during the day on a trip where I was going to be …
Benadryl Topical Itch Stopping Spray Extra Strength 2Ounce
One summer when I was stuck outside for much longer than I had anticipated, I was eaten alive by mosquitoes. I had about twenty to thirty bites all over my arms and legs, and even a couple on my face. I was at someone else’s home at the time, …
Nexcare Waterproof Bandages
If you have kids, chances are when you buy bandaids, they are themed with pictures on them such as Scooby Doo or Barbie instead of the plain bandaids we use as adults. The only thing bad about bandaids is that they don’t stay on after they have gotten …
Off Soft and Scented Insect Repellent Lotion
Its hard to protect our selves from mosquito bites, since Dengue fever is very in demand case of disease nowadays there should be some outlet to prevent ourselves and family from these kind of illness.
Mosquito are likely everywhere but they are dangerous at night because some mosquito bites carrying …
Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath powder 2 oz
I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …
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