Health Reviews
Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails
I was having problem of hair fall and hair thinning.I was very worried and was in need of product that could reduce my hair fall and improve my hair quality.Then I came across this product in Harris teeter.I wasn’t sure about this product but thought may …
TanTowel Classic Self-Tan Towelette 10 pack
I cannot spend time in the sun unprotected because of a medical condition. When everyone else has a goegeous tan, I am white as a sheet.
This year I decided to try something new—“ self tanners. I asked around and a lot of people had their own favorite brands, …
Method Hand Wash Coconut Cream and Honey 7.5 fl oz
I love to use Method products. They are healthy, mostly natural, environmentally friendly and never tested on animals. In addition to that, they are of excellent and consistent quality. I thought I had tried just about every Method hand soap out there, but one day I happened to notice …
Safeway Pantiliners
On the whole, I consider myself as extremely lucky when it comes to trying out a lesser known, or as most would term it, Generic brands. Of course I do love my pricey name brands, but times aren’t really great as far as finances go right at the moment …
ChlorOxygen herbal supplement
One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …
Hapee Gumtec Toothpaste
Hapee Gumtec is one of the few gum formula toothpastes in the market today. It contains Allantoin to speed up the growth of new tissues in the gums, Vitamin E to soothe and smooth damaged tissues, and Triclosan which is known to reduce plaque and tartar build up.
Before …
Natrol Rhodiola 300mg Capsules 30 ea
I have tried most of the supplements recommended for fibromyalgia patients. A few of them help you to sleep, which is a big factor in symptoms, and some give energy and relieve mental stress and anxiety. Rhodiola falls into that category. Recommended to me by a few patients that …
Crest Glide Floss
I’ve always had a problem with floss. Since my teeth have always been tightly spaced, many of the floss’s I used just didn’t survive the trauma of being dragged back and forth between my tight teeth. I tried different brands only to be left with disappointment and …
Master Massage Refreshing Blend Aroma Therapy Oil 8oz
I am a regular user of massage oils. My partner and I give each other regular massages because I have fibromyalgia and it helps my symptoms. My partner has everyday aches and pains, and I am a nice partner so I reciprocate. Everyone can benefit from a good massage.
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Nordic Track
We replaced the treadmill that we had had for years last winter. We purchased a NordicTrack C2255. We liked it because we had a Nordic track before and it was a really good product. I bought this a Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, Pulaski Highway Bel Air Md. We …
Liquid Calcium supplement
I was recently at my doctor for birth control pills, and there was a big question mark there, because I knew I’d had problems in the past with birth control raising my blood pressure, but my doctor assured me that the pill he was prescribing was one of those …
Giovanni Body Wash Hazelnut Vanilla 10.5 oz
My introduction to Giovanni’s hazelnut vanilla body wash came from the fact that I loved an older Bath and Body Works fragrance called toasted hazelnut. It came out about a decade ago, and now it is extremely difficult to find. They don’t actually make it anymore, but sometimes you can …
Rite Aid Glycerin Suppositories Adult Size Laxative 100 ea
I have irritable bowel syndrome, and although I usually suffer with the diarrhea symptoms rather than constipation, it does occasionally go in the other direction. I take fiber supplements, but there are times when nothing seems to work. I would rather not take laxatives unless it is an absolute …
Yakult
When I was young I would make fun of my father because when he went to the toilet he was in there for ages and would keep copies of Reader’s Digest on the windowsill for such occasions. Now I am older myself my bowels have gone haywire in …
Tretinoin 0.1% Cream- acne medication
This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …
Swanson Premium Ashwagandha 450 mg 100 Caps
When I was going through a stressful time, I developed some odd symptoms. Out of nowhere, with no provocation or reason, I would suddenly feel a very strange sensation move up through my throat. It felt a little like when you are startled by something, and your heart races, only …
Royal Tropics Original Green Papaya Digestive Aid 5.0 oz
I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …
Walk Fit Platinum
I had been experiencing terrible discomfort in my lower body for the past few months. The pain was felt especially while walking or running and this discomfort had been making my life miserable- that I decided to get some medical help. This is when my physician who after diagnosing …
Kotex Ultra Thin Pads, Medium Protection 20 ct
I bought these for several reasons. They were on sale really cheap, I liked that they were ultra thin, and someone told me I would be drier with these than my usual Always brand.
There are a few benefits. I did think they were drier than Always on …
Spring Valley Pomegranate Softgels: A Supplement for Heart Health
Read almost any consumer magazine or watch any television channel for more than a few minutes and you will probably hear something about your heart. The modern American diet is not particularly conducive to heart health, which has been a boon to the health food industry. Supplements, special diets, …
Homedics Hot Wax Hand Softener
While working at home and in office, you will definitely have to come in contact with many things which will make your hands and feet very rough. The roughness can be removed by manicure and pedicure. If you have to attend to it from a parlor, it costs you …
Ahava Purifying Mud Soap 3.4 oz
I have used a few Ahava products and felt they were good quality, so when I decided to try this mud soap for my summer oily skin, I did not pay much attention to the ingredients list. I knew it had mud and salt, which was what I was hoping …
The Naked Bee Shampoo & Conditioner 6.7 oz
After I had fallen in love with a lotion that had the Naked Bee’s orange blossom scent, I found out that they also made a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner. I couldn’t buy it fast enough. This is a natural product, without the usual detergents we see in mainstream brands. There …
IntenseGrow Hair Vitamins
I have had severe hair growth problems as long as I could remember. Ever since I was a little girl, my hair would grow at a net length of 1 inch a year. It would break off more than it would grow. I was tired of the ridicule and …
Pocari Sweat Ion supply Drink
One fact that our planet is having is the widely emerging pollution from air, land and water.
With this state not only the environment suffers and brings so much calamities but also our health are at its stake.
From the past last quarter of this year we suffers from …
Windmill Rx Premium Advanced Diabetic Multivitamin Formula Caplets
I believe that supplements can be very beneficial in helping diabetics to control their illness and support their overall health. I’ve tried a few diabetic formulas, and this one made by Windmill is one of the most recent. Although I am not very familiar with the brand, I …
Cocoacare Cocoa Butter Stick
This was the first time I ever purchased Cococare 100% Cocoa Butter Stick. Though, this was not my first purchase of a cocoa butter stick. I make cocoa butter sticks a staple in my beauty supplies.
I love cocoa butter sticks. They are convenient to have and to use almost …
Xenadrine EFX Ephedrine Free Extra Strength
I’ve been trying to lose weight, so I thought I’d try out Xenadrine EFX. My friend had been using it for a week, and she said it was okay. Just okay, not good or bad. And I thought that actually meant, it was already working. Turns out I was …
Pantene Pro V Combing Cream Extra Straight 10.2 oz
I have hair that is very over processed and frizzy on the ends. When I tried the Pantene shampoo that is made to help straight styles, I liked it and got some benefit- so I thought maybe if I tried this product along with it, I could get an …
Stresstabs
Stresstabs is a vitamin that can be bought in local drugstores off the shelf and are not a prescription medication.
I like Stresstabs in particular because of the B vitamins it contains and I really buy it for the Zinc. Stresstabs is said to be a High Potency Stress Formulated …
PS100
As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …
Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Body Oil 4 oz
I am a huge fan of bath products of all kinds, and I also love Burt’s Bees. When a pregnant friend received a bottle of the Mama Bee body oil at her baby shower, and found later that she was sensitive to it, she passed it along to me. I …
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein cookies n creme
Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …
Infiniti M200 treadmill
I have had the Infiniti M200 treadmill for a while now and I just love it. You can walk, run, jog, go on an incline - whatever. You can choose a program or just pick your speed as you go. I have it parked in front of the telly, …
Herbatint Italian Herbal Hair Color Gel chestnut 4n
I have been trying out the idea of natural hair color products. Since I dye my hair regularly at home, I’d love to find a natural product that gives me the reliable gray coverage without all he chemicals. I’ve tried a couple of henna products, and while one …
Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor
As I have said in other reviews about diabetic supplies, I have two children who are type 1 diabetics. That pretty much makes us well versed in all different kinds of diabetic supplies, including blood glucose monitors.
My oldest daughter was given an Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose …
Scope Outlast Mouthwash
I purchased Scope Outlast Mouthwash last month at WalMart at Preston Crossing in Saskatoon because my gums had become sore and were bleeding. I figured it was called Outlast because it contained more antibacterial ingredients. I was a bit concerned because I thought that it might be …
Swiss Medica O24 Pain Neutralizer Towelettes 20 Count
I’ve tried many topical products for fibromyalgia and joint pain. This product, O24 Pain neutralizer Towelettes, is a very convenient topical product to carry along with you if you take a road trip or are spending lots of time out of the house, and don’t want to carry around …
Nature’s Gate Vitamin E Oil
I found that Nature’s Gate Vitamin E Oil is a great product for those with dry skin or those looking to soften up rough skin.
Originally I spotted a bottle of this oil in the Vitamin Shop and figured in might be helpful for my hands since they …
Folgers Simply Smooth Coffee
I’ve always been a coffee drinker since I was about 15 years old. However, when I was younger, I used to drink much more of it each day than I do nowadays. I’m lucky now if I drink one cup each morning. It’s not that I have stopped …
Now Foods Xyliwhite Mouthwash Refreshmint 16 oz
Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …
Nexcare Tape Absolute Waterproof Foam 1″ x 180″
A while back, I was in charge of catering a large business meeting for my partner’s work. I cooked the food at home the day before, then transferred it to the industrial kitchen in the meeting hall for warming and serving it. It went without a hitch—“ thanks to …
Cystiphane by Biorga Food Supplement for Hair and Nails
I tried a variety of supplements for my hair and some of them provided good results, but unfortunately their effect didn’t last long time. Cystiphane is a supplement designed by Biorga, a leading brand which proposes treatments and food supplements to protect the skin, hair and nails. I took the …
Smart-Pak multi-vitamin package
I’ve found myself in a situation in which I’m suddenly almost addicted to the idea of taking a daily multi-vitamin. I started out taking One A Day, but they were so expensive, and I wasn’t really experiencing any more of a benefit from it than I would from the …
Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture Plus with SPF 18
I was looking for a natural sunscreen and came along Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture Plus Lotion with SPF 18 and I must say it was just what I was looking for. The lotion was rich and creamy and helped moisturize and protect my skin from the sun and dry …
Nature’s Baby Achoo Chest Rub Eucalyptus
Ahh, there is something so soothing about the smell of eucalyptus. Some people have pretty strong negative reactions to it, but I’d saturate my furniture and drapes down with the stuff if I thought my guests wouldn’t be offended by the strong smell. I guess it’s a preference only …
Mane-Tail-Groom
Mane-Tail-Groom, otherwise known as MTG, is a product that was originally made for people but was switched over to being a product for equine. MTG was made in 1938 by a barber for his clients. He later found out this product was being used for skin and hood problems …
EO Everyday Body Oil in French Lavender
I really have a lot of stressful days lately and I just seem to feel fatigued all the time, but yet have a hard time falling asleep at night. One of the way I have been trying to help relieve stress and fatigue and relax myself enough to get …
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