Health Reviews
Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager
I’ve said before that I’m always eager to find something that will massage my body simply but soothingly. One of the products I’ve purchased was the Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager, Designer Series. Specifically, the model I have is PM-8.
I actually really love this little Lady Bug. …
HEALTH:CHILDREN’S HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Far too many children in America are overweight, and that means they are probably headed for a lot of problems regarding their health!
There is a program through Blue Cross of California that is helping to keep children at acceptably healthy weights. The program is called, “Kick”, and the number …
Korres Guava Body Butter
I’ve never tried a body butter before, and I was a little bit afraid too because I thought it would of clogged up my pores, and leave it irritated. I also thought that it would have the same consistency as the butter you eat, thick and oily! But after …
Brut Revolution Deodorant
I don’t usually use men’s deodorant, but when I run out, I have to use whatever my husband has. I’ve always had the thought in my mind that men’s deodorant was stronger, because men sweat more naturally. I’ve tried some male deodorant types in the past and realized that …
Sinus Help by Aromafloria Inhalation Beads 2.5 OZ
Sometimes I have very irritable sinuses in the winter. I have problems with them getting very dry and bleeding when the weather is cold and indoor heating dries out the air. I actually went through a period where I was becoming extremely dizzy in response to dry air, …
Zicam No Drip Liquid Gel Swab
This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …
Solarcaine Cool Aloe Pain Relieving Spray
I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste
Recently, I tried Crest Pro-Health toothpaste. I’ve long been a fan of the Crest brand, though I’ve tried various other products in recent years. I still tend to go back to Crest, though. What does sometimes vary is what variety I get. In this case, …
Fitterfirst Soft Board Advanced
I first came across the Fitterfirst Soft Board Advanced while I was in physical therapy for an injury I had and let me tell you it was the one thing in that room that I hated. It is not an easy piece of equipment to just up and try, …
Jovees 24 Carat Gold Eye Contour Gel
The dark circles under my eyes have always been an issue of consideration for quite a few years now. The fact that spending hours in front of the computer or not being able to sleep well or excess tiredness or fatigue could be some of the reasons for …
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 …
Burt’s Bees Shampoo Pomegranate 12 ounce
I have long been a fan of Burt’s Bees products and I recently decided to try one of their shampoos. I was attracted to it because it contains some ingredients that I have not seen in other shampoos. It has soy amino acids, moringa seed extract (which I have …
Kava Cool Complex
I wanted to talk about this herb that I tried taking due to a few health issues. They weren’t bg health issues, more like mental and physical health issues. I have always been against the idea of taking medications for depression so I went the other direction. I took …
Pureology Instant Repair Leave-In Hair Condition 8.5 oz
I bought Pureology Instant Repair at the suggestion of a friend. I was told it was one of the best leave in conditioners, and that my slightly dry hair would benefit from it in many ways. It has UV protection, detangling benefits, and smooths frizzy hair.
When I …
End Zit Blemish Control Mask 2.75 oz
I tried this mask when I was having a particularly bad acne episode in the summer heat. There were at least ten pimples on my face and more on my neck and back. My normally combination skin had gone haywire due to a new medication I was taking, and the …
Homedics BackTherapist
Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …
Emergen-C Vitamin C Supplement Raspberry Flavored Fizzy Drink
I have found myself in a predicament where I was sick with no medicine to take. Thankfully, I have a few people that watch out for me. My sister had quite a few packets of 1,000 mg Emergen-C Raspberry Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix. She gave me a few of …
Vicks Vapor Inhaler
How do I put into words how much I love Vicks. I have a family that does tend to get sick. When they do get sick, I need to know I have the things in my house to quickly combat the sickness. And even if I don’t have them, …
Levora
Levora is an oral contraceptive. You take it once a day (at around the same time everyday for best results), on the fourth week you can take blank pills or not at all. The blank pills don’t do anything, they just keep you in the rhythm of …
NSI 100% Pure Peppermint Oil 4 oz
I use essential oils in making aroma therapy products, as well as adding them to massage oils and lotions for therapeutic use. The menthol content of peppermint oil is powerful, and works as a great counter-irritant addition to muscle rubs, oil, even bath salts. It is also useful in treating …
Biotherm Detoxifying UVA Cream
I bought this product and used it when I was looking for a good cream that can shield my skin from UV rays. I found this product to be very good in doing its job for many reasons. First of all, this product is in tube form, and when …
Buf Puff Facial Sponge
I love the Buf Puff Facial Sponge. I have been using the Buf Puff Facial Sponge for many years. I have also tried imitations that were more expensive, thinking that they were going to work better than the original Buf Puff. Nothing works like the original. …
Opti-Free Express Lasting Comfort No Rub Contact Lens Solution
This product was first given to me as a part of a contact lens eye exam package. It came with a little bottle of the solution along with a lens case.
I’ve had a problem lately with dry, irritated eyes, especially when wearing contacts. My eye doctor thinks I …
Off Overtime Lotion
Ever since we were kids, our mom always puts the Off lotion on us. Since we live in the Philippines, there are mosquitoes everywhere and this number doubles during the rainy season. And Dengue is always something we were always conscious of. I’ve had Dengue before and my mom …
21st Century Pain and Sports Medicine/Dr. Mark Starr
I first heard about this doctor who’s name is Dr. Mark Starr on a local radio program about 3 weeks ago. The radio station had him on as a guest to discuss his method for treating hypothyroidism. He has also authored a book called Hypothyroidism Type 2. I was …
Family Care Sterile Eye Drops
I do not often have problems with my eyes, but when I do it is really bad. I do not like having to deal with irritated eyes all day and found myself going through just that. Where I live it is very windy and dusty, which makes it easy …
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 …
Lotus Touch Multi-Purpose Cream 1/2 gal
To help treat fibromyalgia, I regularly have my partner perform muscle massages on me, and I reciprocate—“ because everyone can benefit from a massage. I have tried quite a few different kinds of massage oils, lotions, rubs, and other products. While there are many good ones out there, I really …
Pete Cerqua’s 90-Second Fitness Solution
What if you could lose weight, firm up, improve your mood, gain energy and even strengthen your bones without even breaking a sweat? Well, that’s what the 90 Second Fitness Solution proposes and I have to say the prospect of only working 15 minutes a week is …
Spring Valley Flaxseed Oil
Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …
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 …
Baby Zen After Bath Powder 4oz
I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …
Nature’s Bounty Calcium Tablets
Nature’s Bounty Calcium tablets are completely vegetarian tablets that contain 250 tablets per box. I got it on sale for 3 dollars at the Great Mall in a drugstore but that is probably way cheaper than the actual cost. The tablets don’t taste any different than the normal ones …
Kankunis Herb Tea
I’ve known kankunis herb tea two years ago from a friend of mine and its no ordinary tea like what you think because it purifies your blood and helps you loose weight. I’d tried it last year for a couple of two months but I must admit that I …
Mavala Stop Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking Prevention 10ml
I have thin nails that grow long easily, and I like to keep them long. I am not exactly a nail biter. I’m more of a nail chewer. When I am concentrating on something, or if something is making me nervous, I will unconsciously put a longer portion of a …
Joy Bathing Soap
One day I went shopping and came across Joy Bathing Soap. This soap is a small bar soap but it works quite effectively like other bar soaps I have used before.
I noticed that this soap is not far much better than other soaps I have used. This soap does …
ROC Brilliance Eye Beautifier Treatment Set
Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt when I got my hands on the new Roc Brilliance Eye Beautifier Anti-aging system. Thanks to some aggressive advertising, and good word of mouth, I was primed for the quick sale of the nearly 50.00 dollar 2-step system. …
Symmetry Genesis supplement
I have been around sports my entire life. Because of that, I am always trying to find a supplement that can suit all of my needs. I have tried all of the powders that say it will make you stronger, just to feel fake. Vitamins are …
Colgate Plax Mouthwash
Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …
Dove Cream Oil Body Wash Jasmine and Vanilla 19.4 oz
I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …
Doufilm Liquid
I had been annoyed by the look of warts - the round thickened or hardened skin on my neck. I don’t feel good because of it. I even tried to cut it off using my nails, threads, and hair, but it is so painful. Until I found Duofilm. …
NutriSystem
I started NutriSystem last week. It was very easy to order. I ordered online. I could pick the foods I wanted for each meal. I was able to pick my breakfast foods, my lunch, my dinner, and my desserts. They gave me a certain …
Re-Leaf Forte Natural Treatment
No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …
Spring Valley Sublingual liquid B complex supplement
I usually don’t share my thoughts on the medicaments and supplements online, but here I found a very nice and affordable B Vitamins supplement that a lot of people might be interested in. I’m not a certified doctor and I can’t give you medical advice, so please don’t take this …
BioElectronics Corp Actipatch Wrist/Ankle Pain Therapy
When I sprained my wrist while doing some repair work in the house, I was very worried that it would not heal quickly. I have fibromyalgia, and was concerned that the swollen joint would somehow set off a pain cycle that would get out of control. I was given anti-inflammatory …
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
I have always been more of a fan of Crest than of Colgate, but I decided to try this product anyways. The commercials on this product caught my eye, and I just knew I wanted it after watching them. I always love a good whitening toothpaste anyways. I will …
Zeno Hot Spot
I just had to get this thing after I kept seeing commercials about it on all of my favorite teen drama shows, the The Hills on MTV, and Degrassi on Teen Nick. (I know, I’m sort of still a teen at heart.) The actors seemed really convincing about it, …
Targets Women’s Daily Multivitamin Tablets
I have been using the Women’s Daily Multivitamin from Target (the store brand) for a long time and so far this winter I haven’t had a single cold. I know a lot of people may not like the generic store brand as they wonder if it works as well …
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