Health Reviews
Sweet Organics Laxative Herbal Teas
I have been drinking laxative herbal teas for a long time to aid in my digestion. Of all the laxative teas I have tried, this product is one of my favorites. Why? First of all because it contains 25 packs or sachets. Other products only contain 10 or 15, …
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 …
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask
I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …
Smart Sense Super Plus Tampons Plastic Applicator Fresh Scent
I have always been a fan of tampons and use them monthly. I like to be protected, but also like to try different products and see what each of them have to offer. I have never really had a preference between plastic and cardboard applicators, but recently have been …
Yardley of London Moisturizing Bath Bar Vanilla Sugar 4.25 oz
I have seen quite a few Yardley of London soaps on the shelf. My mom’s favorite, and one I remember from childhood, is the English lavender. This is probably one of their most popular scents, but they do have a number of other ones worth taking a look at.
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Tesco bubble foot spa
The tesco bubble spa is a wonderful device. I am a huge fan of it. I am not often one to speak out in favor of these kind of self indulgent devices, but I have found that after a hard day on my feet all day, I have to …
Bodycology Coconut Lime Fragrance Mist
A few days back, when I happened to receive this product called Bodycology coconut lime fragrance mist as a gift from my sister, I felt quiet thrilled and happy. The fact that this product looked quite unique and interesting made me feel quite excited about using it as soon …
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser and Mask
I purchased this cleanser because of my past experiences with neutrogena products. Neutrogena has a fine reputation of making more gentle and effective acne treating products you can get at the pharmacy. Here are the highlights of this product.
It smells great. Like most neutrogena products it …
Tweezerman Stainless Steel Ingrown Hair Splintertweeze
I have an occasional problem with ingrown hairs, strange atypical blackheads, and other health issues requiring a very sharp set of tweezers. Most slant tip models I had at home were adequate, but I wanted a pair like one that I borrowed at someone’s house. Their tweezers did …
Elmex & Aronal - toothpastes by the GABA-group
Elmex and Aronal are toothpastes which usually have to be bought in a set because both toothpastes have a different effect on your teeth.
Both toothpastes were developed by the GABA-group - a company from Switzerland which specialised on health and mouth care products.
The price for the toothpastes in …
Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Striptease Fitness Collection
Never one to shy away from a new work out trend, I recently purchased the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease Fitness Collection. This series contains 5 DVD’s that feature dance warm ups and moves which come together to form the various routines performed on each disc.
The …
Frederic Fekkai 3 Minute Technician Color Care Hair Mask 6 oz
I color my hair at home, and although I love to use the little tubes of conditioner that come with my color kits (I get my mom’s too, she doesn’t like them—“ can’t imagine why!) Sometimes I run out of those before the next coloring date.
To replace them has …
CMS Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (model CMS50DL)
After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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Brambleberry Soap Melt And Pour Sampler Kit
I began making melt and pour soaps several years ago and I order most of my supplies from Brambleberry’s online site. I think their products and customer service are excellent. When I was first starting out, I can remember wondering which one of the bases was best for what …
Squigle Enamel Saver Toothpaste 4 oz
I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, so I normally buy either children’s pastes, which tend to have fruity flavors, or natural products that come in flavors other than mint. When I saw this toothpaste and read the description, it sounded like it had been made just …
Brands Innershine (Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract)
Brands is a very established brand in Singapore. The product that got Brands moving, was their Essence of Chicken. It was supposed to keep a person’s mind and body feel more refreshed and awake after you drink it.
Brands was always my trusted brand from a young age until now.
Brands …
Swanson Vitamin K Cream
I paid about $5 for a 2 ounce package of this product. I have always heard positive things about the benefits of this cream which was the main reason why I decided to buy it. Compared to some of the other products that I saw available in …
Nivea A Kiss Of Moisture Hydrating Lip Care
I have tried many different lip moisturizers and balms. For every day use, I generally use one that doubles as a gloss or lip color, but when I have seriously chapped lips, from a winter cold, wind, or sun- and sometimes from irritations brought on by minted oral care …
Nourish Fresh Stick Deodorant Organic Wild Greens 2 oz
When I learned that the aluminum in mainstream deodorant and antiperspirant formulas was associated with an increased risk of cancer, I became concerned. Two women in my family have had breast cancer, and I do not want to be the third. My problem with most of the natural deodorants I …
Band-Aid Children’s Adhesive Bandages Spider-Man 20 ea
When I went for blood work at my doctor’s office one day, the phlebotomist gave me a Spongebob Band Aid for my puncture site. I was a good sport about it, and honestly forgot the thing was on me—“ I usually have them pulled off by the time I am …
Soleo Organics Marine Mist Sunburn & Windburn Repair 4 oz
I don’t often get sunburned, because I use sun block products regularly. I have “suspected lupus” so I take sun protection very seriously. Once in awhile I forget that wind can also be damaging, and one time in the winter I spent too much time playing in the snow and …
Arose Aromatic Herbal Pack
I was browsing though a local health and beauty shop when I saw on their new product section this Arose Aromatic Herbal Pack. The packaging is quite catchy so I stopped by and took a closer look.
Reading from the box’s label, it is said to relieve muscular tension and/ …
Lush Dream Cream Body Cream 8.5 oz
I have been trying out some of the products made by Lush Cosmetics in Canada, and I have fallen in love with the whole line. Aside from their second-to-none bath bombs and soaps, they also make some great moisturizing products and shampoos. The Dream Cream body cream was a …
ProMed Ultrasound Massager
The ProMed Ultrasound Device is very effective, though I have to say, it seems a bit shoddy considering its price. I suffer from work related muscle pain in my left thigh, and I can honestly say that this ultrasound unit has helped to alleviate that pain greatly. I can’t …
One Coco-Coconut Shea Butter Lip Balm .36 oz
I love coconut, and I have always liked the shea butter lip balms that One makes. They have to be one of the most environmentally friendly, pro-earth, totally natural products I know of—“ except for the saccharin, of course. But saccharin has been exonerated as of late, as long as …
10 Minute Solution Knockout Body Workout Kit with Weighted Gloves
When I purchased my latest workout at Wal-Mart last week, not only did I find a fun new kickboxing inspired DVD, but I also found out that it contained many handy features.
For starters, this workout contains five 10 minute segments that allow for different …
Ole Henriksen Blue Black Berry Enzyme Mask 3.5 oz
I have combination skin that is sometimes difficult to manage. I like to use a hydrating mask at all times of the year, but it is sometimes hard to find the right one for summer, when my skin is oilier and often victim to mild adult acne breakouts.
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Oral B Satin Floss Dental Floss
Flossing my teeth is usually an ordeal for me because they are slightly overcrowded and in places it is difficult to get the floss in between the spaces. A friend suggested I try the Satin Floss from Oral B as it is gentler and she promised me I …
Biolife Plasma Center
I didn’t really make it a habit to donate or sell plasma until about two years ago. When I did do it for a few months, I was turned off by each and every experience I had. I feel that it was due to the certain plasma location I …
The ReBuilder Neuropathy Treatment System
I have had mild symptoms of neuropathy for years. It is a bit of a debate what is causing them, as I have several different conditions that could all be at fault. It’s either fibromyalgia, lupus, diabetes, thyroid problems, or MS. How is that for multiple choice? …
Nexcare Basics One Size Plastic Bandages
I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …
PhysiciansCare First Responder Eye Care Kit
I used to work in a drugstore that contained a one hour photo department. It was a fun job working in the photo lab, but we did have to handle several kinds of chemicals that could be potentially harmful. We had this PhysiciansCare first responder eye care kit attached to …
Cruise of AD
The following review is of a person who attended my anti depression class, in 2006. Keep in mind I have the complete blessing from this person, to write the following as a review. This ones name, was Cruise.
I found this person to be irritating and confusing most of the …
Mega T Natural Detox Cleanse and Green Tea Formula
I was talking with a neighbor of mine several months ago, who had noticed the strides I was achieving in my personal weight loss goals. I’ve always been overweight, though most of my life it was minimal. Once I had kids, I had gained an exponential amount of weight …
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Creme 3.4 oz Jar
I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …
Liquid Skin Sting Free Skin Protectant
I went motorcycling with my boyfriend this past weekend. I will admit that I have always been slightly clumsy, which is the main reason why I took a lot of extra precautions while riding. Ironically, I ended up taking a major spill when I was getting off …
Eye Mo Eye Drops
Back in my college days, I tried using Eye Mo Eye Drops. I used it when my eyes were irritated and needed some lubrication. Anyway, this eye drops is available in 15 ml which I guess cost more than PhP100 (Philippine Peso) at that time or more than two …
Modess Sanitary Pads With Wings
Going out with friends is sometimes difficult when I have my monthly period. I always feel restricted, I can’t move freely the way I want. There’s always limitations to what I can do during those days. I always get the awkward, self conscious and irritating feeling everytime my …
Blue+King Hand Sanitizer
I always used a sanitizer all the time, especially when I am in the workplace or when I am having an outdoor activities, to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odor in my hands and of course to keep my hands and health very clean.
Blue+King Hand Sanitizer is my favorite brand because …
Contour Test Strips for Diabetes Blood Sugar
One of the biggest challenges in being diabetic is keeping track of your blood sugar levels. I was given the Contour glucometer to try out by my doctor. In order to test my blood sugar levels with the new meter, I have to have specific test strips that are …
Ranbaxy Revital Capsule
Recently my sister, who is a doctor, had advised me to take Ranbaxy Revital capsule for continuously three months. I had consulted her because I used to feel quite tired in the evening. Even I was feeling sleepy for the entire day during office. I felt that it was …
Forever Ginkgo Plus
I have been using Ginkgo Biloba based products from quite some time now.However I usually prefer to buy them from small,local health centers that make natural medicine.A few weeks ago I noticed there was a promotion on Forever Ginkgo Plus in a health only store somewhere.I asked about it …
Now Foods Cal-Mag Capsules 120 ct
I began taking calcium and magnesium supplements because of heart palpitations. Most people are deficient in magnesium, and it can be very beneficial to other conditions besides palpitations—“ it is essential for bone health, as most people know, but it is also recommended for anxiety, diabetes, and many nerve disorders.
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L-Carnitine 500mg Capsule 36ct
I truly believe I have a pretty rocky metabolism. I can diet and lose a lot of weight, but when it gets down to toning muscle and losing more weight, I tend to get stuck at this stalemate that has me pretty discouraged before it’s all said and …
Nexxus Therappe Shampoo
I love to try new shampoos. I decided to try Nexxus Therappe Shampoo as part of my shampoo research. I have heard good things about it. Even my daughter uses it sometimes. I purchased the Nexxus at Walmart for $15.98 for a 33.8 oz. bottle. It is a salon …
Tresemme Mega Sculpt Sculpting Gel 9 oz
I bought this Tresemme gel because I was out of my usual brand, and it was cheap. In general, styling gel is not something I use a lot of, but I like to keep some around if I need it to smooth a style or add some extra hold that …
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