Health Reviews
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. …
One A Day Weight Smart Vitamins
I have been taking One A Day Weight Smart Vitamins for several years now and am totally sold on them. I swear that they help keep my weight down, although I don’t know how. I try to eat well, but know that I consume way too much carbs …
Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Herbal Pastilles 24-Count
I bought a box of these for a recent cold with a very sore throat. I needed something just to help me get to sleep. Chloraseptic was not working. It was difficult to swallow anything, and my throat hurt even when I was not in the act of talking or …
Olay Body Ultra Moisture Body Wash 23.6 Ounce
I bought this product in the winter when my skin was really itchy and irritated from dryness. Up until that point, I had been using gentle, unscented products in the shower, but was feeling like I needed something that was sort of “in-between” the very gentle products which did not …
Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set
If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.
The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …
Curad Bandages Extra Long
I’ve used a lot of bandages in my day, and especially now that I have children of my own, and teenage boys at that! If I’m not bumping into things and cutting myself shaving or some other minor catastrophe then they are sure to somehow injure themselves on a …
Braun, No-Touch and Forehead Thermometer (NTF3000)
The Braun No-Touch and Forehead Thermometer is the best thermometer that I have ever bought. It made taking temperatures easier and faster.
When taking temperatures, I’m sometimes unsure if I am taking them the right way. When I bought this thermometer, I was happy to see that it has a little …
Colgate Toothbrushes, Medium Bristle
I usually use Reach toothbrushes for my dental hygiene. The last time I was at the grocery store, they had a sale on Colgate Toothbrushes though. I decided to give them a try. I purchased the Colgate toothbrushes in a pack of two for $6.99.That was a reasonable …
MagniLife Sciatica Pain Relief Cream 4 oz
I have suffered from several attacks of sciatica in my life, and this is a condition I would not wish on a mortal enemy. The pain is horrific and unrelenting. I have fibromyalgia, so I am familiar with nerve related pain, and sciatica takes it to a whole new level. …
nutraMetrix Isotonix Calcium Complete
I have been using this product which is a powdered form of calcium for about three years and have been very pleased with it. I used to have terrible leg cramps any time of the day or night, and my doctor said I probably needed more calcium. Yet when …
ProForm XP CrossWalk 580
I came under serious considerations to buy a treadmill, due to the fact I had gained many unwanted pounds. During one of my summers I started going out to the gym, but felt worse when coming back home. I would have many sore joints, and muscle pains.
When …
Uvex i-vo Protective Glasses
As a woman I am somewhat fashion aware. So when at university we were working in the laboratory and when there was a need to purchase lab equipment you can imagine I was horrified when in the store they offered me the “standard” skiing mask like model of protective …
Gold’s Gym Waist Trimmer Belt
I had something similar to this product when I was a teenager. I can remember wearing it to school and feeling myself sweat all day, hoping that I would be thin when I got back home. It didn’t exactly do that, but if I remember correctly, I was not …
Air Optix Night & Day Aqua contact lenses
I have worn glasses for several years. I used to wear contacts, and in my early thirties I suddenly developed allergies to them and had to stop wearing them due to discomfort. Since then, I make an effort to try a sample of any new contacts that come out that …
Melaleuca
I know what a monster skin problem is. When my son was 3 months old he developed some kind of monster, freak “rash” on his face, even now I’m not sure what he had. No doctor helped or any remedy worked. When our son was about 5 months old …
Monthly disposable Ciba Vision soft contact lenses
I started wearing contact lenses thirty years back. I started with the hard, then semi soft lenses and for the past 20 years I have used many soft contact lenses.
I started with bausch & Lomb but once I tried Ciba vision soft lenses, I have …
Curvy Slimming Orange Juice
It first began as a joke because I had always been hesitant about using weight loss products but I finally gave in and bought a box of Curvy Slimming Orange Juice. Curvy is one of the most popular slimming products in the Philippines and has developed quite a following …
Belly Dance for Body Shaping Floorwork Workout by Tanna
I’ve come to the recent conclusion that there really is a workout that for everyone. I myself stumbled upon a novel workout while checking Amazon for new Bellydance workout routines. Since I have already tried and enjoyed a few other Bellydance workouts, I readily purchased the Belly …
Herbal Essences Body Envy volumizing shampoo
I bought Herbal Essences Body Envy volumizing shampoo because I am constantly trying out new products to give my fine, limp hair a boost. Almost nothing works like it says it will. I grow more and more tired of hearing about the new and improved technology they’ve …
AromaWorks Variety Pack Aroma Therapy Inhalers 4pk
I have always been interested in aroma therapy, and I have quite a collection of essential oils at home that I use. Friend know about my hobbies, so one birthday I received a gift pack of AromaWorks inhalers. These are aroma therapy on the go—“ very convenient inhaler forms that …
Baygon Electric Mosquito Killer
I saw this product once when I was browsing the aisle with shelves containing different household items in my favorite supermarket. I was just passing the time so I had the luxury of checking most of the items there and scouting for new things that I really need at …
Wellsprings Serenity natural progesterone cream
I have just recently tried Wellsprings Serenity on the advise of a close friend and want to recommend it to any menopausal woman who is searching for relief. This product is a natural progesterone cream recommended for menopause symptoms and other conditions related to hormonal balance.
I don’t have out …
Colgate Great Regular Toothpaste
As an avid coffee drinker I usually buy a whitening toothpaste but I was short of money last time I needed toothpaste so I just bought this Colgate Great Regular Toothpaste from Tesco for an economy price of £1 for 100ml tube. As soon as I start using …
Be Koool Soft Gel Sheets For Adults 4 ea
I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …
EO Nighty Nite-Blue Chamomile & Lavender Bath Gel
The first time I ever saw an EO product was at my local Whole Foods grocery store. I had stopped at the bath and body aisle because I am true fan of the bath and believe that there is nothing more important to a person’s psyche than having some time …
Korres Natural Products Thyme Honey Moisturizing Mask 1.35 oz
I recently had the opportunity to use this wonderful product from Greece when I received it as part of a bonus gift package from a spa. I have combination skin, and normally my use of facial masks is related to purification and trying to combat adult acne. This is a …
Acuvue Soft lenses
Just few years back wearing of lenses were so fussy and risky but with the advance of soft lenses it’s a child play and even 10 years old kids can wear and take care of soft lenses. I use to wear high powered glasses which were thick and my …
Jamieson Omega-3
Omega-3 was known by scientists and the nutrition world long ago but it’s important was actually not really emphasized until recently. A lot of nutrients that does not actually need to be consumed because the body can make it on its own however with Omega-3 it’s a different story. …
Freeman Bare Foot Creamy Pumice Foot Scrub
A few days back, when I had been nursing a infection right in between the toes of my foot, it had become rather difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I was treating the infection with Neosporin antiseptic powder was the last 3-4 days, I still …
Bausch and Lomb Renu Multiplus Rewetting Drops
After I got contacts for the first time, the eye doctor suggested that I use Bausch and Lomb Renu Multiplus products to take care of my contacts and my eyes. Wearing contacts made my eyes dry out more frequently. My eyes would start to get far too scratchy and …
Preparation H Totables Hemorrhoidal Wipes/ Witch Hazel 10 ct
Sometimes, when you are away from home, the last thing you were ever thinking you would have needed to bring with you suddenly becomes necessary. I was on a trip with a group of friends when I had a nice little hemorrhoidal flare up. It was one of …
Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream
I will admit that Clinique is quite an expensive brand, but with that investment of money comes something that really works. I have used so many facial scrubs that have somewhat worked for me so it’s hard to really know what works and what doesn’t. There are thousands of …
Dr. Scholl’s Paraffin Bath (Helen of Troy)
Having heard many people rave about how paraffin wax baths helped their arthritic or dry hands, I was curious to see if one would be beneficial to my hands, which have muscle soreness and stiff joints from fibromylagia, constant typing, and playing music.
I asked for one as a …
Dr. Scholl’s Odor Destroyers Sport Spray
To begin, I doubt there is a single person out there that doesn’t own a pair of shoes that for whatever reason doesn’t make your feet smell not so fresh at the end of the day. I happen to have two pairs that meet that criteria. My first pair is …
Ab Lounge Sport
We have all seen the Ab Lounge advertised on television and wondered if it really worked. I like to keep in the best shape that I can so I finally broke down and purchased one when they finally hit stores. This thing cost about a hundred and ten dollars …
Source Naturals Pycnogenol 50mg 120 ct
I have diabetes, and with it comes the risk of heart disease, stroke, and retinopathy. I also have allergies, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, and painful menstrual cramps. When I was discussing the various supplements I take to help manage these illnesses with a friend, they mentioned the idea of pycnogenol to me …
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 …
The Slimming World - Weight Loss Program
The Slimming world is one of the largest UK-based organisations for weight loss.
This company was established in 1969 in Derbyshire and later expanded to Yorkshire. At 2009, slimming world holds about 6000 groups. In this company, over the previous 40 years more than 5 million people have joined …
OPI Avoplex Exfoliating Cuticle Treatment 1 oz
I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …
Avon Foot Works Dual-Action Pedi Peel 22 pads
When my Avon lady visited me with a brochure, I noticed this product and asked if it was good. Of course it is her job to say yes, but she actually seemed sincere and said she had used it herself. These are basically little pads with aloe vera and glycolic …
Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo 5.7 ounce
Having used Tresseme products before and not been happy with them at all, I really should have known better than to try this one, but I did it out of desperation. I had an appointment to get to and the hot water heater at my house had broken the previous …
OFF! Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Growing up, I have always been allergic to mosquito bites. As far as I can remember, I’ve had the worst reactions to them. I would first find an itchy, red, burning rash on me which will develop into a weal after a few minutes. On all occasions, when I …
NOXO Sweets Control Inhaler .03 oz
When someone well intentioned bought me this inhaler, and I found out what they paid for it, I did not waste any time telling them they were completely insane. This is supposed to be based on Nobel Prize winning science. It is an inhaler that uses “phytonutrients and phytochemicals” to …
MosOut Anti Mosquito Patch
My sister-in-law came to me and gave me MosOut Anti Mosquito Patch. She said I should use this for my children instead of mosquitoes repellent lotion. In her opinion, the lotion is not good enough to use every day for the children. I was wondering if it’s really true …
Herb Pharm Healthy Cholesterol Tonic Compound Supplement 1 oz
When my doctor told me I had high cholesterol along with my diabetes, it was a wake up call. I tried statin drugs, and had a horrible reaction to them. I have fibromylagia, and statin drugs cause muscle weakness and deterioration that they really want you to believe is “rare” …
Sensodyne ProNamel
I have very sensitive teeth from years of eating lemons like apples and I also have a love of vinegar. I was also a smoker for 21 years and became obsessive about brushing to keep my teeth from turning yellow. Between ruining my enamel and using hard toothbrushes, I …
MyoTape Body Tape Measure
When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, I knew I had to get serious about my health. I had some weight to lose, and it was time to finally crack down and do it. The thing about losing weight that is so frustrating to many people is when you hit …
Revlon RV440C 1200 Watt Ionic Hot Air Dryer and Styler (blue)
This hair dryer/ styler seemed like the most perfect tool for me ever made. It is slender and easy to hold, uses ionic drying so that it dries hair faster and with less frizz, and it has both an air concentrator attachment and two brush curler attachments. In effect, …
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