Health Reviews
Stresstabs
Office works is never stressful and you even bring the stress at home. I am guilty of that! Stress affects my performance in the office and affects me as a mom or as a wife. I leads to mood swings or noisy brain that I don’t understand what’s going …
NaturOli Extreme Soap Nut Shampoo Normal to Oily Hair 16 oz
Since learning that sulfates can fade color and also irritate the scalp and cause hair loss for some people, this thinning-haired person stopped using about 90% of them. I decided to try using a few sulfate free options, and this was one that caught my attention. The NaturOli Soap Nut …
Booster Red Hair Tonic for Dandruff
The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …
Burt’s Bees Natural Toothpaste Kids Orange Wow 4 oz
I am very sensitive to most adult mint-flavored toothpastes, and because of the discomfort those strong flavors cause, I normally use either natural products which offer more gentle flavors, or kid’s products. Here is a product that is both. On the continuum of mainstream versus natural products, this one …
Walgreens Ibuprofen 200
I have suffered from severe joint problems in my fingers, knees and back at times and the pain has limited my mobility on its worst days. While I try to use as many natural solutions to this as possible, there are days, especially when I have to go out …
Nutrilite protein powder
When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …
Compression Thigh Wrap Adjustable Pad Thigh Support
A few weeks back when I suddenly started experiencing severe pain in my left thigh- I felt just helpless and weak. Initially when the pain arouse, I felt that it must be one of those muscle pull problem. But as days passed by the pain which so showed …
Colgate Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste
Not too long ago I had a problem with sensitive teeth. Sometimes my medicine will cause me to have mouth and gum problems. If, I am careful, I can avoid these issues. However, they will cause tooth sensitivity every now and then. My teeth …
Desert Essence Organics Hair Care Red Raspberry Shampoo 8 oz
I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …
Clorox Disinfecting Spray Fresh Scent
I have always been a fan of the Clorox brand and have used it for almost area of my house from the detergent to the kitchen wipes and for everything in between. So when at my old job, they always had the Clorox disinfecting spray ordered as part of our …
Hoola Hoops
Remember back in the day? When we were kids, and Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun we had? Do you think you are to old to master the Hoola Hoop today? If you answered yes. You are wrong. You are only as old as you …
Healthy Direct Royal Jelly
I think it is safe to say that all of us no matter what walk of life we come from, no matter our age, gender or job, we all wake up some mornings and simply can not be bothered to get out of bed and simply can not be …
Sinupret Kids Syrup
I wanted to try Sinupret Kids Syrup on myself and my son since we both suffer from seasonal allergies. I liked the idea that it was a natural product instead of the chemically enhanced products other allergy medicines are. Even though it is for kids, anyone ages 2 …
AMO Blink gel tears
The last time I made a trip to the optometrist I got a sample for AMO’s new Blink gel tears for my dry eye. She recommended that I use the drops in each eye two times a day.
The “gel tears” come in a bottle and are actually a thick …
Irish Spring Deodorant Soap
One of the bar soaps that I use is Irish Springs Deodorant Soap. This soap can be used for hand washing in place of liquid soap, for bathing, or for showering. The bar soap that we use tends to be quite a bit more abrasive then the gentler …
Close Up Crystal Frost Winter Blast
Close Up is a brand of toothpaste that I truly love ever since I became aware of my hygiene. This is for the reason that some of Close Up commercial done here in the Philippines is quite romantic and the musical background is memorable. While the Close-Up commercial is …
Lush Silky Underwear Dusting Powder 3.5 oz
I fell in love with Lush products after using some of their soaps and bath bombs. After becoming intrigued about this unusual powder product, I finally ordered some of it too. There are very mixed opinions about the fragrance. It seems people really like it, or absolutely hate it. …
Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini Peel
My skin sometimes appeared dull and lifeless and this was because due to my hectic lifestyle. Though I did try to care of my skin as much as possible, sometimes it would become rather difficult. As a result I would have break ups or black heads (especially on my …
The Thin Commandments Diet
I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …
Molton Brown Fine Liquid Hand Wash Blu Maquis 10 oz
I am a huge bath and body product fanatic and I love to try whatever is new on the market.
I have grown to love the very unique scented products made by Molton Brown. My introduction to them was a gift of several of their products from a friend who …
CSI Silicone Spray Skin Soother 2 oz
I was talking to a friend about shaving and having ingrown hairs on my thighs afterward, especially with new razors. She recommended I try this product. When I found out how much it cost, I had to decline—“ thirty two dollars for two ounces of something to shave with? She …
LATHER Lemongrass Wasabi Hand Wash
LATHER is a skin and body care company that has been around for about 10 years. I became acquainted with them when I was lucky enough to stay at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City last year. (And yes, it is spelled with all capital letters.) The bathroom in …
The Firm Cardio Overdrive DVD
I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …
Nourish Skin Organic Foaming Fragrance-Free Hand Wash 4.5 oz
I used this product for over a month to wash my hands at the church where I did some volunteer work. The upstairs only had one restroom, so both men and women used it. The cleaning lady brought this in because it was organic and non-fragranced, and a couple …
Oral B Satin Tape
I have always trusted the Oral B brand because I use their toothbrushes and they’ve always been very good quality and they’ve pretty much kept my teeth healthy and clean. But I was very surprised when I found out that they also made floss as well. I have used floss …
White chestnut:Problems with sleeping?
I used to have problems sleeping when my body was tired but my mind just wouldn’t shut up it constantly went over and over things that had happened, things that I had to do etc etc. I was recommended to try a bach flower remedy called white …
Forever Livings Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick
Upon joining Forever Living, one of the very first products that I was introduced to was the Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick.
I have always tended to be an aerosol user, so a deodorant stick was something new to me, but I was keen to try it.
Opening it proved a little …
Perfect Purity Advanced Lubricating Skin Lotion
I have always been a loyal Lubriderm user but with money tightening lately, I’ve been trying generic and store brands. I found Perfect Purity brand in a dollar store and decided to take a chance with it. Most Lubriderm knock-offs are of lesser quality but do bare some resemblance …
Abra Cellular Detox Bath Grapefruit & Juniper 17 oz
I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …
Jorge Cruise Belly Fat Cure Diet
After trying Jorge Cruise’s 12 Second Sequence and finding its diet plan lacking, I decided to investigate his Belly Fat Cure. Once again his programs seem to confirm my initial opinion that most diet and fitness plans excel in one area but rarely both.
While …
Bell Fitness Body Ball Kit
While out shopping, I saw a phenomenal deal on a Bell Fitness Body Ball Kit, unfortunately I didn’t pick it up when I first saw it and it was gone when I returned. Luckily, I later found it online for half of what the store sold it …
OraCare Mouthrinse
I was never fond of using mouthwash. I hate the stingy feeling in my mouth everytime I use them. Besides, the alcohol content in the mouthwash gives me asthma attack every after use. So mouthwash was a big no-no for me until I discovered OraCare Mouthrinse. …
Bag Balm
Bag Balm is a staple in our house and we always keep a container of it in the cupboard. If you are not familiar with what bag balm is, think of Vaseline or a sort of petroleum jelly. There are so many uses for bag balm, from chapped …
The Body Shop Natrulift Firming Night Cream 1.7 oz
As I have used various Body Shop products I have come to trust them as an environmentally aware company that takes care to use organic and fair trade products. Whenever you buy a product, you can read about where the ingredients come from and how the production of them is …
Henry & Stewart Audiology Incorporated
When my daughter was first born, she gave us a scare. When a baby is first born, they are given a hearing test in the hospital. When the doctors gave our daughter her hearing test they thought there was a problem. They recommended that we go …
Oral-B Vitality Floss Action Rechargeable Power Toothbrush
I bought this toothbrush after seeing it on sale in a weekly ad paper. I have been using the Spin-brush and battery run disposable brushes for years, but I thought I would finally bite the bullet and try a rechargeable one. This one doesn’t take up much room, which was …
Body Shop Massage Oil
I have always been a big fan of this body oil. If you have not been to the body shop for massage oil, you should try it. The oil is scentless at first, until you select which unique scents you would like to add. There are …
Rembrandt Premium Whitening Mint Toothpaste
My mother used to get painful canker sores on her tongue on a regular basis. I felt real bad for her because I knew how much it hurt her to just even move her mouth when she had a sore, let alone eat or talk! My family tried a …
Physician’s Pain Relief Cream Scented (Gardenia- 4 oz)
I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …
Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat
I bought Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat for around $12 online. Here is my review.
I liked this yoga mat because it proved to be good, reliable and pretty durable. Its diameters are 24″W x 68″ L, which was more than enough to support my height. It was advised …
Avalon Organics CoQ10 Perfecting Facial Toner 8 oz
I have combination skin that is oily in summer and dry in winter. I have been looking for an alcohol free toner to use for freshening up my face during the day and for after my cleansing routine. I liked the idea of an organic product, so I tried …
Spring Valley Melatonin 1 mg Sleep Support
Like a lot of other people out there, I have trouble sleeping at night. More accurately, I have trouble sleeping at certain times of the night. If I could go to sleep when I wanted and get up when I wanted, then I would have absolutely no problem and …
Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture Dry Skin Lotion
My skin tends to become extremely dry especially in cold climatic condition and this state often leaves me looking quite dull and unattractive. For this reason, it becomes important for me to use very good moisture to keep my skin well moisturized. Since there are a flood …
Therma Moist Heating Pad
The pain in my back had become a on and off affair for the past few years. Although the pain didn’t seem of the very severe category type- its constant occurrence (due to the long hours in front of the computer) would make me feel more fatigued and irritated …
Lush Vanishing Cream Moisturizer 1.8 oz
I have recently become acquainted with lush products, and I am totally addicted to them. I love their bath bombs and soaps, so I thought I would try out this light moisturizer. I have oily skin in the summer, and dry in the winter. Finding the right moisturizer to use …
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