Health Reviews
Breathe Body Lotion (Comfort)
When I used to work for Bath & Body at the mall back when I needed a second job and the mall was hiring like crazy for the Christmas season, I had the chance to sample some of the best smelling lotions and bath gels imaginable. For the most part, …
Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000
Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …
Tesco Pure Antibacterial Hand Wash
If memory serves me right, I only paid about 70p for this Pure Antibacterial Hand Wash from Tesco’s own brand, so I was not expecting much from it, but in fact I think it is a good product and I am enjoying using it. I have tried many …
Ergo Beads Hand Exerciser and Stress Ball
I always felt that my hands which were perhaps the most used part of the body required special attention. Although I did take care in keeping my whole body fit, I always felt the need for some special exercises that would just bring in more flexibility in my …
Aldrtz Pau Liniment
My cousins and I used to joke about using herbal-based liniments - that they make you smell like grandma or grandpa. However, I know how effective these are, since my grandmother and my mother would use liniment to rub on my stomach to help relieve stomachaches when I was …
Nature’s Gate Acne Gel
I bought this Acne Gel from Healthy Options on the second floor of SM Mall Manila. I actually bought it because I read about it online, and so I thought that it might be a good product. What I like about this product is that, it is actually …
Trident White Sugarless Peppermint Whitening Gum
I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …
Ascof Lagundi
I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …
Colgate Total Toothpaste
I have used many brands of toothpaste for years, but the toothpaste which finally made my mouth feel the cleanest was “Colgate Total”. In advertising the product, they promise that it will prevent cavities, plaque from forming on your teeth and gingivitis, which is a gum disease. I even …
Nivea a Kiss of Moisture Hydrating SPF 4 Lip Care
The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …
House of Rice Chinese “Healthy” Exercise balls set of 2
A friend gave a set of these “Chinese Healthy Balls” to me as a gift after learning of my interest in hand exercise devices. I had fallen in love with therapeutic putty that my doctor gave me, and then had purchased several other exercise devices designed to build strength …
Gingera Heartburn Relief, Soothing Effervescent Gingerale Flavor 12 ct
I have GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. I have heartburn pretty much no matter what, unless I take my medication. I became concerned about some things I had read about the proton pump inhibitor drugs (common prescription reflux treatments, which I take) causing magnesium depletion. Since I have had …
Richard Simmons ‘Dance Your Pants Off’
I adore Richard Simmons and his craziness. I think he is one of the most motivational weight loss gurus out there. My mom recently went to Salvation Army and purchased this video for me. I love it ! It has some GREAT tunes and he does easy steps. It’s …
Yasmin Contraceptive Pills
I was on another contraceptive pills for three years before my new OBgyne recommended Yasmin combined oral contraceptive pill to me. I gained considerable weight from years of taking my previous contraceptive pill so I was glad when my OBgyne told me that Yasmin should be milder and should …
Trojan Twisted Condoms
I recently used trojan twisted condoms, and I have to say i was a little impressed. I generall don’t enjoy Trojan condoms in general, I think they are uncomfortable and generally just not a quality choice as faras condoms go. The twisted variety thoughare designed with both parties in …
Anti Smoking Truth (Babies AD)
The truth ads are commercials that attempt to stop people from smoking that showing them for the industry treats you as a customer and how they do not care about your health and in the past have released documents that talk about harming you and how they can best …
Gold Bond Body Powder
I have mixed feelings about Gold Bond Body Powder. I have heard so much about it on tv that I thought I would give it a shot. So I bought a travel size bottle ( 1 ounce) for less than $1 at Wal-mart.
On the bottle it says …
Moiste Aloe Vera Cream
Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …
Rhea Calcium Lactate Supplement
I’m the type of person who take vitamins on a regular basis. One of those was a multi vitamin. I have tried different brands of multi vitamins but when I got pregnant I switched to a prenatal multivitamin to support my needs. The ob gyne recommended that I …
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 …
Bio Oil
After my very first experience with bio oil, I have been hooked. For me this is the ultimate miracle oil for a wide variety of different skin problems and issues.
I was first recommended to try Bio Oil after being bitten on the face by an animal. The …
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 …
PaceMaster ProElite
PaceMaster ProElite is a treadmill designed for joggers/runners, featuring VariFlex adjustable shock absorption system and Tri-Flex low impact cushioning system. In other words, some work has been put into this machine to make it easy on the runner’s joints. Of course, you can walk on it as well.
Priced around …
Western Family Eye Drops
I’ve bought these eye drops a few times, but only as a last resort when I can’t find my usual brand. They are the same size as other eye drop brands, but I think the bottle is an awkward shape and a little harder to hold. This isn’t good …
Village Naturals Sugar Body Scrub
I have always been fascinated by hair and skin care products available in the market because I strongly believe that using the right kind of product on skin and hair promises great results and also keeps it looking gorgeous and beautiful. For this reason, I always never resist …
HealthRider Exerplay 200
I decided in my early forties that it was time to begin to take care of my self and lose weight the healthy way. October 2009, I went to Sportsmart Authority store and purchased their HealthRider Exerplay 200, which contains the Jillian Michaels fitness training SD card. …
Massage Pro-Slimming Belt
I am an over weight person and desperately needed to get into shape before it was too late. I had tried going to the gym for workouts, tried swimming and playing tennis, but nothing seemed to be working out. The main reason of their failure was my exhaustion; due …
Core Deluxe Sit Back Rest
Sitting on a chair in home or office for extended period of time always made me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. Most of time I was left with a severe pain especially on my lower back which if left uncared would make me confine tot the best for the next …
Avalon Organics Glycerin Hand Soap Lavender
I wasn’t always so girlie that I needed to have a dozen bath and body products in my bathroom, on the counters, surrounding the tub, but over the years, I’ve seemed to have morphed into a woman mad for these kinds of products. I have excessively dry skin, but …
Urban Rebounder
I received the Urban Rebounder about 2 weeks ago, and the minute I got on it I knew it was a serious piece of equipment. I go work out at the gym maybe twice a week, but this rebounder instantly let me know how bad out of shape I …
Optique Moitzheim (Moitzheim Optical)
I was down to my last pair of contact lenses when I was still in Gaborone. The airport closure across Europe affected my flight and I had to wait a week before I could actually go home. I also tried to get my lenses while in Gaborone by going …
AirOptix Aqua Breathable Contact Lenses
I was recently switched to this brand of contacts, and so far, I like them for the most part. They’re a little bit more expensive than my old contacts, but they are very wearable.
My optometrist switched me to this brand because I was getting a lot of redness in …
Fantasy Bath Bath Fizzy Zen Garden scent 8 oz
A nightly hot bath has been part of my routine for several years, to help me to relax and sleep well, and also to help treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. This therapy has been a lifesaver to me, and I credit it much for allowing me to live …
Attune Chocolate Bar
This product is good for chocolate lover that don’t want to get fat because of eating too much chocolate. Attune Chocolate Bar can be a substitution of other chocolate bars that you like to eat which has high calorie inside.
This chocolate bar from Attune don’t have too much calorie …
Like Giving Candy to a Child
A common dilemma for most moms is getting their children to take their much needed vitamins. This and getting them to eat their veggies and go to bed early. FLP has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea that solves this. Forever Kids is a complete formulation of …
Colgate Sparkling White Mint Zing Toothpaste
Brushing my teeth is part of everyday life, as it should be for most. I like to keep them clean without plaque. I unfortunately am a smoker and have had problems with tar stains on the bottom of my front lower teeth. I didn’t like the look of it …
Colgate Total Advanced Whitening
Colgate Total Plus Whitening is the very best toothpaste on the market, in my opinion. Dentists also seem to agree as it’s the number one recommended brand by dentists all over the country. I look forward to using it multiple times a day because it always leaves my mouth …
Peaceful Mountains Stomach Rescue Syrup
I was suffering from the stomach bug a couple of days ago and could not get it to settle down and I just kept throwing up continually. So, I picked up some of the Peaceful Mountains Stomach Rescue Syrup from my local herbal shop for around eight dollars for …
Angel Face Eucalpytus/Peppermint Aromatherapy Shower Steamer 6pk
When I unwrapped my present of Angel Face shower steamers, I was impressed by the lovely packaging. The individual steamers were green for eucalyptus and red for peppermint, and came in a Chinese take-out type of box which was really cute.
When I read the ingredients, it listed “love” …
Tetmosol Medicated Soap
It was more than 10 years when my brother had asked me to use Tetmosol to get rid of severe skin inflammation and rashes coupled with itching. At that time, I had used many medicines without having complete cure. Tetmosol worked wonderfully. Since then, I used and let my …
J. R. Watkins Body Oil, Mango 2oz
When I purchased a little bottle of the J. R. Watkins lemon body oil to use for a cuticle oil, I had no idea I would end up liking it well enough to seek out another fragrance in the same brand. I use massage oils quite frequently as regular massages …
After Bite, The Itch Eraser - Original Formula
One of the worst things about spring and summer, is getting bitten by the flying insects, or the biting insects like fleas and chiggers. they itch like crazy, and I use a lot of bug repellent to try and keep them away. I tried a product called …
Spring Valley Joint Health Glucosamine Sulfate Supplement
I was suffering from joint pains in my left knee to the point the pains were keeping me up at night. One of the supplements I was recommended to start taking from my herbalist to help relieve the joint pains in my knee was glucosamine.Glucosamine is a amino sugar …
TheraSoak Epsom Salt
A few weeks ago, I went to the store and got some TheraSoak Epsom Salt. I have always used epsom salt in the past because I had always been told that it really does wonder for sore muscles and cramps. And during that time I was a runner and so …
Playtex Sport Tampons
Playtex Sport Tampons are the best thing to ever happen to me, well at least the best thing to ever happen to me during my time of the month. These tampons are specifically designed for those of us who are very active. When one of my friends told …
Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo 10.14 oz
I have always been a fan of Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo, if for just the smell alone. I do color my hair, and I have been using sulfate free shampoos lately, both to protect the color and to lessen my exposure to the chemical detergents so that they will …
Sterimar Baby Nasal Hygiene
I worry to much about my baby’s health that is why I take care of him and I give him my 100% time and attention. I am a hands-on mother so to make sure that I know everything that is happening to my son and to witness his …
Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment
I remember using Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment back in my college days. The boarding house that I was staying before was close to a Chinese-owned Pharmacy. Instead of using my usual brand of ointment, I tried using Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment. It comes in a pot-shaped plastic …
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