Health Reviews
Weleda Pomegranate Firming Facial Serum 1 oz
Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …
Elastoplast Fabric Plasters
I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …
Pediactric Partners
I take my kids to Pediactric Partners, which is a pediatrician office. I love taking my kids there becauseit is well kept up and the staff is great. I like how they have the rooms decorated in cartton designs for the kids so it could more entertaining for the …
Nature Made Magnesium Tablets
One of the supplements I have been taking daily to help relieve some of the symptoms associated with my autoimmune disease such as stiff muscles, joint pain, constipation, insomnia and anxiety is the Nature Made Magnesium Tablets. The reason I take this supplement I because magnesium is needed by …
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 …
Country Life Chelated Magnesium 250mg 180 Tablets
I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …
Ultrathon Insect Repellent Aerosol
My poor kids seem to be the most mosquito friendly children in the world, because we literally can’t go anywhere during the months of june-october without them getting eaten up alive by mosquitos. I could be standing right next to them, and they would get all the bites and …
Jet stream JMT 400 Magnetic Treadmill
Are you looking for simple affordable treadmill? Jet stream JMT 400 is a magnetic treadmill that has the basic function of an exercise machine you can have easily on your a little space on your home, or room.
I could not say much positive or negative about this product.
This …
Safeway Vitamin E Oil
I found this little bottle of vitamin E oil at Safeway along with other skin care products. I actually bought this as massage oil. I’m not a massage therapist or anything, but I do feel that oil really helps me give a better massage. It reduces friction of skin …
Alcis pain Cream
I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …
Nutribiotic Bubble Bath Aloe Vera and GSE/ Fresh Fruit 16 oz
I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. The hot water relaxes my muscles and my mind, and helps me to sleep better—“ which is a key element in maximizing health, no matter what conditions you may have, if any.
In the winter, …
Anti- Stress Microwaveable Neck Pillow
Sitting for long hours in front of the computer or even while I was travelling left me with a severe neck pain. Though the pain surfaced mainly around my neck and shoulder area- it did make my whole body tired and stressed. In fact sometimes my pain would become …
Suave Naturals Calming Body Wash Lavender Vanilla 12 oz
I love to try different body washes, and Suave is a brand I have always been very pleased with. Although some may consider them a “generic” brand, I have found that the quality is always very good and very consistent with all of their health and beauty products. I’ve …
Ganache For Lips Chocolate Raspberry Lip Balm 0.15 oz
I love lip balms and especially ones that are made with natural ingredients that are good for your lips instead of petroleum based balms. An extra plus is when they have a great fragrance or flavor. When I found this balm, I found the Holy Grail of lips balms. Being …
Dentek Triple Clean Fresh Mint Floss Picks
I wanted to find a way to floss my teeth without having to actually put my fingers in my mouth. The only way that I could find was to purchase Dentek Floss Picks. These are plastic prongs that hold a piece of dental floss so that you can easily …
Skintimate Skin Therapy Sensitive Skin Shaving Cream
Being a dark haired woman means even a hint of stubble shows up like a beacon on my legs. So I have to shave them often, even more so now that it is summer and I enjoy going swimming. Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin and am very prone …
Dr Teals Epsom Salt Soaking Solution
I get the worst muscle aches and stiffness throughout my body due to my autoimmune disease. One of the bath soaks I use to help relieve my muscles aches and stiffness naturally is the Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution in Eucalyptus Spearmint.
I enjoy using this bath soak …
Icy Hot Naturals Pain Relief Cream 2.5 oz
Being a fibromyalgia patient, I am familiar with most brands of pain relief rubs on the market. The nerve disorder causes pain and muscle cramps that require frequent measures to keep me functional. I’ve used regular Icy Hot in the past, and it is a good product—“ as good as …
Lactacyd Feminine wash
I am not a fan of this feminine wash even with its popularity. I’ve used it everyday because the ad says it is very safe to use daily but I’ve developed irritation and infection from using this product. I was overly dry down there and my gynecologist …
More on Mushroom Power
One other supplement found in my collection of herbal and natural health products is yet another mushroom extract from the 18 day old Ganoderma Lucidum hybrid mushroom cultured and developed in Malaysia by the DXN Ganodrema farms of Dr. Lim Siow Jin a noted doctor in the field of …
Sugar Free Halls
I have been using the sugar free Halls kiwi-apple flavored cough drops. I have to say these drops taste better than any other’s I’ve tried. I was expecting the sugar free version to be worse, but they aren’t as mediciny tasting as the kind that contain sugar.
I …
Olay Body Wash Calm Release 23.6 oz
I like to use a moisturizing body wash in the winter to help combat dry skin. I have used several of the Olay washes, and liked the effects on my skin, so I decided to try the Calm Release scent. I like calming scents, and expected it to be soft …
Alpenglow Soaps Forget-me-not Massage & Body Oil 8 oz
I like to use a variety of massage oils and body oils. As a treatment for the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia, my partner is kind enough to give me regular massages when needed. We have made a hobby of using different combinations to see what works best, …
Special K Challenge Diet and Workouts
If you have ever wanted to take the Special K Challenge, now is an excellent time to try it. Not only can it help you to lose an inch from your waist in as little as two weeks, but specially marked boxes come with an awesome workout …
Kleenex Anti Viral Facial Tissue 75 ct box
When I first saw this product on the shelf, it seemed like a really neat idea, and on impulse I bought a box. They are not much more expensive than the regular tissues, and although I am more of a Puffs fan, Kleenex brand is sort of the gold …
Forever Living Aloe First Natural Soothing Spray
Before reviewing this product,I would like to mention that I am big fan of Forever Living products.One friend of mine told me about this brand and since then,I use their products every day.
Although the prices are quite high,the quality is simply amazing! Aloe First spray is always present in …
Pepto Bismol
When I found out Pepto Bismol came in chewables, I was so happy! I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex, and I can’t swallow liquid PB, it makes me gag (good thing I was near a sink when I tried the stuff!).
I remember when I first tried these. I …
Freeman Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask
I purchased this product along with another one from this company a few weeks ago. I had been researching enzyme exfoliation products in the past, but most of the products were more expensive that what I would have preferred to pay. In addition to the fact …
Natrol Carb Intercept
Natrol Carb Intercept is a product that is supposed to interfere with the digestion of carbohydrates. It is supposed to help with a low carb lifestyle. It contains white kidney bean extract as it’s main ingredient.It is supposed to inhibit starches from turning into glucose and fat.
I have not …
Carefree Original To Go Pantiliners with Baking Soda
All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …
The Body Care - Slimming & Beauty Clinic
I am a 36 years old house wife with a 3 year old daughter. I was a very active person till 3 years back when I was working. But after I quit my job, though I was busy with my routine household work, i found a lot …
Senokot S
This is a laxative that my mom used and it’s “natural source” so she prefered it since she does not really like anything NOT natural or western medicine. However I don’t really see any difference if its natural source or not since it still works the same. It is …
Flex Wear Contact Lenses
Perhaps because of genetics or my constant exposure to my computer, my vision is no longer a perfect 20/20.
In fact, I feel like I’m almost legally blind. To remedy my problem, I decided to buy eyeglasses. After using my eyeglasses for a long time, however, I thought of using …
Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion AM
I’d like to say that even in my thirties I’ve got control of any wrinkling issues. I’ve always taken care of my skin, taken preventative measures. After all, my mother raised me right and taught me the importance of good skin care. And, for the most part, I was …
Be Koool Soft Gel Sheets for Kids
When my daughter had an ear infection recently she suffered really badly with a fever, at four years old she’s articulate enough to get across to me that she could cope with the pain but being so hot and sweaty all the time was really getting her down. Â She …
Homedics Mini Massager PM-50
The main reasons why I bought this was the fact it is extremely cheap (I paid just above €5 for mine) and that I really like the colour of it.
But the purchase seems to have paid of, well I got my moneys worth.
This one is quite lightweight …
Splat Lavendersept toothpaste
I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …
Nature and Herb African Shea Oil 8 oz
I love products made with shea butter, and I have used pure shea butter to make my own. However, I did not know how to translate the butter into an oil product, and I really wanted to use it in my massage oils. So, I ordered this shea oil. I …
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 …
Bowflex
The bowflex has a little bit of everything. Although the bowflex can exercise just about anthing on your body I dont think it does a very good job. Last summer I worked three days a week on the bowflex training as hard as I could. I …
Cherifer by Tynor vitamin
Cherifer, It is a vitamin that boost the growth system of one person. I have seen a friend who is buying this vitamin and i’m using other brand. So i asked her what is the difference between the known brand that i am using than her brand which …
Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit for Face Brows & Bikini
I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …
Alberto VO5 Shampoo blackberry sage 15 oz
I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …
Olde Crone’s Bewitching Bath Soap Ancient Times Superspa Soap
A friend of mine shares my love of handmade soaps. We always tell each other about good ones that we find, and often give soaps as gifts. The last soap I received from this friend was from a site called Olde Crone’s Bewitching Bath soaps. I had to laugh when …
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