Health Reviews
Happi Tummi Removable Waistband w/herbal pouch
This review is for a product that is intended for use on babies. I often resemble a baby in character and temperament, so I think I qualify to use it. Seriously, I did use it. When I was at a friend’s home, I started my menstrual period unexpectedly. This …
KAL Malic Acid W/Magnesium, 120 tablets
I have had fibromyalgia for many years and have tried a variety of supplements to help ease the pain, along with a lot of lifestyle changes and various therapies.
One thing that I have been using ever since I heard about it in the nineties is malic acid. It is a …
Upper Canada Body Truffles Gift Box Scented Bath Fizzies 6ct
As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …
AG Industries Home Health Castor Oil 16 oz
I have fibromyalgia and one way to fight it is with gentle massage. I use a variety of massage oils and lotions, and it has become a hobby of mine to make my own blends from good quality carrier oils and essential oils. One staple that I use is …
Nature’s Plus Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Mouthwash 8.45 oz
I was given a package of the Thursday Plantation tea tree tooth sticks, which are impregnated with tea tree oil and other essential oils and help to clean the teeth as well as treat the gums. I really liked the product, so I decided to try the matching mouthwash.
This Nature’s …
Trojan 10kg Dumbbell Set
Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo 8.45 oz
I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …
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. …
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment
This product was recommended to me by a friend whose daughter had eczema when she was an infant. My one month+ old baby had the same problem when she was 3 weeks old.
I applied Aquaphor on her eczema rashes on top of a 1% hydrocortisone cream. The active ingredient …
Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Towelettes
I can remember countless times when I have gone to bed with my make-up from the day still on my face. This is such a bad thing to do because it keeps your pours clogged for such an extended period of time and makes your skin very oily. And …
Ace Instant Cold Compress
I get aches and pains a lot, mainly because of my activities and work. I rely on a lot of creams, gels, medicines, and patches to relive my pain (not wanting to take prescription pain relievers). One product I use often, mainly for knees, is the Ace …
Hugo Naturals Bath Bomb Eucalyptus Rosemary & Mint 6 oz
I use bath salts and bath bombs frequently with my nightly bath. It is an important part of my treatment for the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I like to use bath bombs in the winter because of my skin, which gets very dry in cold weather, and also from …
Royal Jelly Tablets by Forever Living Products
There are many brands of royal jelly supplement available in the market, some even include vitamins and minerals. But this royal jelly supplements from Forever Living Products is, for me, more potent. Having gathered some information in different publications and sources on the benefits of taking royal jelly supplements …
Nozovent Anti-Snore
I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …
Shield Lens Cleaner
I bought a bonus pack of two bottles of Shield Lens Cleaner from my optician’s office at my last eye exam visit. It was a good bargain, and I thought it would be very convenient to have a bottle in my purse as well as one in the …
LaLicious Brown Sugar Vanilla Souffle 16 oz
I bought a jar of this product after trying some out at a relative’s house. I have used lots of sugar scrubs before, and my general impression of them was good, but also that they were all quite heavy and oily. This is great in the winter when my …
Equate Multipack Tampons
Equate Multipack Tampons pack contains 40 tampons of 3 different sizes, each kind packaged separately in a smaller box. The largest box has 18 super size tampons, the medium box has 18 regular ones, and the smallest one has 4 light ones. The variety of sizes is very convenient, …
Boiron Sedatif PC, Homeopathic Treatment of Anxiety and Mild Sleep Disorder
I do love the products created by Boiron because they are natural and they don’t cause any side effects. This french brand is the largest manufacturer of homeopathic products in the world and it does offer an alternative to conventional medicines. Sedatif PC was specially designed to calm anxiety and …
Emergen-C Vitamin C Super Orange powder
I love the original Emergen-C Vitamin C powder nutritional supplement. First of all, it’s highly affective. I’ve noticed a heightened state of mood and productivity after using them. Best of all you don’t need to use them daily in order for them to gradually become effective; after the first …
Goat’s Milk Soap
While I was shopping at Walmart, I saw something that caught my attention. It was a bar of soap sitting on a shelf with other bars of soap. Now I know you’re asking, “Why did that particular bar of soap catch you eye?” I’ll tell you why in three …
Solo Care Solution for Contact Lens
I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …
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 …
Eden’s Garden Sweet Orange 100% Pure Essential Oil
I am a fan and believer of natural and ancient health remedies, and although often I find they don’t work, I am amazed and delighted when they do.
Last year, I began suffering from heart palpitations, and my doctor could not ever find the cause for them. While I was …
Dove White Cream Bar Moisturizing Soap
I have a very sensitive skin and it is always prone to pimples. For years, pimples is a problem of mine. I have tried different soaps and even got into treatments. I have tried benzoyl peroxide and even took tetracycline but it didn’t worked. I have tried different vitamins …
Freshlook ColorBlends Contact Lenses by Ciba Vision
From an early age I have had to wear corrective lens. Though I never really got used to glasses, I have been wearing contact lens for many years. In the past I have used extended wear lenses from several different companies with mixed results.
When …
Mamarapril: Natural Breast Enhancement
Don’t waste your money on this product. I bought two bottles of Mamarapril three months ago, followed all the directions, and didn’t get the results I was promised. I used both bottles completely, took them every single day, and in the proper amounts and I have no change in …
Desenex Anti-fungal Powder
Do your feet and toes constantly itch and you can’t stand it anymore? Desenex kills athlete foot fungi and cures the itching leaving you with smooth feet that no long itch. With Athletes foot you will find your feet and toes itching terribly, your feet will start to crack …
John Freida Weather Works Sealant 4 oz
I have hair that tends to be smooth on top and frizzy at the ends. Sometimes I like to wear a flat ironed style, and when coupled with humidity, it can be a challenge keeping that style. I have tried a few products to help keep the hair straight …
Delon Blue Ice Analgesic Gel 8 oz
I bought this little jar of blue analgesic in a dollar store. I had run out of Mineral Ice, which is the product it is obviously intended to imitate. Sometimes, it is blatantly obvious just how simple a product is, and how you can be fooled into overpaying amazing amounts …
Nourish Organic Citrus Fresh Stick Deodorant 2 oz
I have a family history of breast cancer. When my mother developed it a few years ago, I became worried and started looking into the risk factors associated with the disease. One of them is thought to be the use of antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminum. Most all of the …
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Hand Sanitizing Spray for Travel
I travel a lot, and even just traveling back and forth on public transportation to work, so this hand sanitizing spray from Dr. Bronner’s is essential. I like using cleaning products that are as safe as possible and smell good too. When it comes to things that I might …
Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike
This is the first exercise bike I ever bought out on a whim through Amazon. In fact, I was a bit hesitant to use this because it was a little cheap that I thought it would turn down my expectations, but because it was recommended to me by a …
Summers Eve feminine powder
It is important for a woman to smell good for not only herself but her husband and the people around her. I have an issue like every other woman. Sometimes I get a little smelling the woman’s area from sweating and being hot. It’s natural and it happens nothing …
Ceelin Chewables
Ever experience how hard it is to give vitamins to kids - - - especially if they are in syrup form? Any mom would definitely love to give their kids vitamins, as I do, but what I don’t like most, and I’m sure all other moms out there will …
5G-Seat Gel Cushion from Gelco
This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …
Emerita Menstrual Comfort Cream 2 oz
I was offered this cream by a relative when I complained of menstrual cramps. She said it didn’t work too well for her but I was welcome to try it, so I took it home. Without really reading the label, I slathered some on my lower back and belly, in …
Sleep Deep Hypnosis By Wendi Friesen
This is a hypnosis CD set which is composed of 8 audio sessions, all conducted by Wendi Friesen. Each audio session is composed of relaxation and hypnosis exercises to help the listener to sleep well at night. First of all I am not that new to hypnosis and I …
Wet Ones Fresh ‘n Flush Personal Hygiene Wipes 24 ea
I always liked regular Wet Ones, so I was happy to see they had come out with a person hygeine wipe that was portable and pocket sized. These easily fit into my purse. The product has some good and bath points.
The good points: It is alcohol free and …
Medela Breast Pump
When I had my son and had to go back to work, it was obvious that the manual expression method I used with my daughter was not going to be efficient. So I went pump shopping. I decided that a Medela was the best choice for me, not only …
Efficasent Oil (Methyl Salicylate Camphor + Menthol)
Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …
Biodots color change stress detectors from stressmarket.com 100 ct
I went to a relaxation workshop that was recommended by a physical therapist, to help with managing stress levels that affected my fibromyalgia symptoms. There were about twenty of us in the group. During one of the relaxation exercises, our instructor handed out these little adhesive dots that …
Wild Thyme Botanicals Sweet Ginger Peach Handmade Soap Bar
I have long had a love for handmade soaps. My mother does not share this interest, as she prefers liquid body washes. I normally use liquid products in the winter when my skin tends to be very dry. In the summer, I can get away with whatever cleanser I want …
Dabur clove oil
Dabur clove oil is one product which not just helps fight tooth ache but also keeps the gums healthy. Just a drop of clove oil is good to get rid of those dreadful tooth aches.
Recently I suffered from these awful tooth aches and they just are very painful it …
TASC
I’m not sure if I’ve taken the time to write about the company TASC (Total Administrative Services Corp.) before. If I have, I’m sure my review was slightly less than flattering.
But, now that our company’s medical flex plan has been managed by TASC for a few months now, I …
Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Body Wash 12 fl oz
When I wore a particularly greasy brand of sun block for a few days, I broke out all over my arms and neck in pimples. To treat this quickly, I decided to try an anti-acne product to use as body wash. I looked around, compared prices and finally settled …
Hot Stone Massage Kit
I’ve always dreamed of experiencing a Hot Stone Massage, but the luxury spas that offer them are little out of the reach of my work-a-day world. I pretty much figured that only celebrities and the very affluent had access to such restorative pleasures. Little did I know …
Nivea My Silhoutte! Slimming and Reshaping Gel-Cream
I used to have a slim body, but when i got pregnant, I am set to bid goodbye to my old shape. My pre-pregnancy weight was 117 pounds and my heaviest when I was pregnant was 148 pounds. I doubted if I could still go back to …
Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy
Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Original Moisturizing Lotion has helped me with dry cracked hands for many years. I am a registered nurse and I wash my hands constantly. Between washing my hands with antibacterial soaps at work, and then coming home and doing dishes, my hands go …
Ester-C vitamins
I take my vitamins faithfully. I consider myself to be a really healthy person. I take care of my body now so it will take care of me later. I began to notice that I was starting to get …
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