Health Reviews
Johnson’s Baby Powder
I have been using this product since I was a baby and up until now that I am 24. Everyone I know has either used or still using it as a foundation before applying make up.
When i was young, this product only comes in one variant which is …
NOW Nighttime Tea
I used to have a lot of trouble getting to sleep at night. I still do sometimes, but not nearly as much, and I attribute this - at least in part - to the use of tea.
I won’t be advocating this tea (or any tea) as a “cure” for …
Spa Sister Terry Milk Soap Pocket 1ea
I received this little terry-cloth pocket as part of a gift basket. Having several sponges already in the shower, I only recently got around to trying it out. It is a pretty blue color, and made of foam sponge (I assume) covered by a coarse terrycloth cover that contains a …
Humco Gentian Violet Topical Solution
I have a variety of first aid ointments and creams in my house. A different one, pretty much, in each of my first aid kits which I have in every room of the house, the car, packed away with our camping gear, in the kids backpacks, pretty much anywhere …
Precor EFX546
Precor EFX546 is an elliptical trainer, also called cross-trainer because of its many available settings that let you exercise different groups of muscles. The machine has a picture of a human body with little lights on it that show you what muscles are being exercised. This is a very …
Casino Femme 70% solution Ethyl Alcohol
It is important to keep ourselves clean. Most often, we can get germs by holding different stuff. So, it is also important to clean and wash our hands especially when we are about to eat.
But it is not always possible. So, as for me, I bought an ethyl alcohol. …
Lasco Carbolic Soap for Healthy Skin
People such as doctors generally use carbolic soap for antibacterial purposes and health reasons. I generally do not bathe with carbolic soap though, especially because it dries out my skin even though I think that it bathes me properly. However, recently after my bar of bathing soap had finished …
Dr. Scholl’s for Her Smooth my Sole, Micro File
Like many women, I have dry, rough skin on my heels that needs to be taken care of before sandal season. Rather than pay a lot of money for a professional pedicure, I prefer to take care of it myself at home. I usually use a regular …
Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill
My husband and I used to go to the gym but when we build our new house we found it quite practical to make a room for one mini gym. Well that has been a good decision. This has saved us some money as we don’t pay for a …
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Sugar Free Powder Drink Mix 24.1oz
When I was staying at my aunt’s house for a few days to help remodel, I started having some trouble with my irritable bowel syndrome. In this case it was in the form of watery diarrhea. I was not on any medication at the time for my condition, and …
ThermaCare HeatWraps for Neck, Wrist and Shoulder
I’ve had issues with my neck and shoulders for about 10 years, and on some days, the pain is nearly unbearable. I don’t like taking pain medicine for it, so on bad days, I’m on the lookout for alternative ways to ease the pain. I found these heat wraps …
Nature Creation Shoulder Wrap
In the last few weeks, I had been experiencing a severe shoulder pain- for the reasons best unknown to me. The pain which thrived right in the middle on the upper side of both my shoulders was making me feel very uncomfortable and irritated. I found it really difficult …
Happee Toothpaste
Hapee toothpaste is manufactured by a local company Lamoiyan Phils. Honestly, I was hesitant to use the happee toothpaste thinking that it may be of poor quality since it lacks advertisements. I was afraid that since it was a local brand, it may be not as good as the …
Sangster’s Phyto-Therapy Immu-Boost
With all the fear about the H1N1 flu, as well as just normal viruses and bugs, I felt that I should purchase some supplement to try to boost my immune system. While I am normally a very healthy person, I usually do catch one bad flu each year, and …
Rescue Oil
Rescue Oil is a fairly cheap product that claims to reduce the apperance of scars, stretch marks, acne, lines and wrinkles, after sun remedy and for many other skin conditions.
I thought i would try this as i had some fine lines around my eyes and some acne scarring on …
Walgreens ACE Wrist Support with Removable Splints
I have recently been experiencing more and more pain in my wrists. I did some research and found out that splints can help support my wrists and take away from pain. I went to my local Walgreens and saw a right handed Walgreens Ace Wrist Support with Removable Splints. …
Tigi Bed Head Moisture Maniac Shampoo 13.5oz
I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …
Mentholated Limacol
When I younger Mentholated Limacol was more popular than it is today. My grandparents still use it till this day but I myself only use it occasionally. I just keep a bottle of this Mentholated Limacol around the house if I ever need it for any purpose.
Mentholated Limacol has …
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 …
Bodymax R70 Rowing Machine
After having success in incorporating an exercise bike into my home fitness regime I decided to purchase a rowing machine, having no real idea of what to look for I opted to go for the Bodymax brand again due to the fact that I have been so impressed with …
Chia Fresh Daily Fiber supplement
While visiting a natural foods store in my town, I was offered a couple of samples. One was a fiber supplement made from ground chia seed. It is called Chia Fresh Daily Fiber and is made by Gaia Herbs.
I am constantly told I need to consume …
Booth’s Original Bath & Body Oil 16 oz
I get very dry skin in the winter, and when it is at its worst, I like to use a bath oil in the shower to help lock the moisture into my skin. I also use them in the tub for a nice hot soak. I was given this …
1st Pharma Antiseptic/Disinfectant Alcohol with Guava Extract
This is the rubbing alcohol I’ve been using at the moment. I bought it from a shopping trip to the grocery store some time ago. I like to switch between hand sanitizers and rubbing alcohols from time to time, depending on the occasion. Lately, I find …
Littmann 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope
The 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope by Littmann is over all the best I have used and owned in my 12 year nursing career. It is durable and I like how snug it fits in my ears without causing any discomfort. It is a little …
Grabber Warmers Personal Heating Pads, Muscle and Arthritis Pain 4 ea
I have fibromyalgia, back spasms, and occasional menstrual cramps, so I know all about needing heat! Heat is a powerful therapy, and “heat on the go” is even better. I have used the Grabbers products for hands and feet, and absolutely loved them. This is a larger pad with adhesive …
Hemobion Fe fumarate + Vitamin B complex capsule
During my 2nd trimester of my first pregancy, I had some nutritional anemia which caused me to have a hemoglobin count of only 80. Because of this my obstetrician advised me to take ferrous sulfate to help elevate my hemoglobin count.
I tried to take the ferrous sulfate preparation …
Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo
I have been battling with dandruff for as long as I can remember. If I use ordinary shampoo, my scalp gets itchy even if I wash my hair everyday. Using ordinary conditioner makes matter worse. It’s like my scalp is allergic to certain kinds of ingredients that are in …
Enzymatic Therapy “Fatigued to Fantastic” Adrenal Stress Supplement
When I began experiencing a few new symptoms with my fibromylagia, my doctor mentioned that I might have adrenal fatigue, and suggested I try this support product. It contains adrenal polypeptide fractions, adrenal cortex extract, and several unusual ingredients like licorice and something called glycyrrhizic acid.
I was impressed …
Aubrey Organics Egyptian Henna Shine Rinse 11 oz
I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …
Macks Wax Away
If you have an ear wax buildup or just want to clean your ears out in a safe and gentle way then you should try this product. I’ve been using it for years and I absolutely love it. It comes in a small …
Equate Extended Release Arthritis Pain Reliever 650mg Caplets
My mom suffers with arthritis and I have fibromyalgia Ours is a household that always needs pain relief. Although I have prescription medication, I feel more comfortable using over the counter Tylenol (acetaminophen) for its safety and lack of side effects compared to the prescription I have. I sometimes …
Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste
Sensitive teeth for me means drinking room temperature drinks, staying away from citric acid in many fruits and avoiding ice cream at all costs. Sensodyne Toothpaste is the one that everyone is familiar with for sensitive teeth, but Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste is a far superior product.
My …
Body Fantasies Moisturizing Body Wash Fresh White Musk Fantasy
Parfums De Coeur has been making a line of inexpensive fragranced body sprays and other products for over a decade now. The line continues to change and evolve, with less popular scents giving way to new ideas. There is one of their scents that has always been …
Gold’s Gym Waist Trimmer Belt
I actually have many wait belts which lasted a long time. Others worked, others didn’t. Gold’s Gym Waist Trimmer Belt was around $20 when I bought it online, and I think it is a good product because it did what it claimed, and it was not hyped.
This product …
Equate: Mint Waxed Dental Floss Extra Comfort
Equate: Mint Waxed Dental Floss Extra Comfort is something that I used to use but no longer do. I simply do not at all like to floss. I find it to be a difficult and discomforting thing to have to do. Thankfully, I learned more about something called a …
Herbal Plus Whole Herb Cascara Sagrada Supplement
I don’t always eat the healthiest, I’ll admit, and sometimes foods that I love just don’t sit well with me. I’m mildly lactose intolerant, but I love milk products, and that doesn’t always leave me feeling my best. There are days where I will have a bowl of cereal …
Healthy Direct Flaxseed Oil Capsules
I personally pride myself on making sure that my body has all the necessary vitamins, minerals and supplements that it needs to carry out my daily life. I am a regular in the gym, and therefore, can not risk illness or injury which would disrupt my personal plan. I …
Puff’s Tissue with Lotion
I will be perfectly honest and tell you that I picked up the wrong package when I went to the store to get tissues. I wanted just the regular type tissue but picked up a box that had lotion in the tissue. I decided not to exchange it because …
StayFree Overnight Ultra Thin Maxis
Ordinarily I wouldn’t review such a personal product. But there are so few menstrual products on the market that actually do what they say they will. However, Stayfree is one of those products. This particular pad is longer than your average pad, and is designed to …
Bath and Body Works Carried Away shower gel 3 oz
Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores, and I have tried most of their fragrances. It is rare that I find one I don’t like. This year, when I went in just to check out what was new for spring, I was introduced to the new “Carried …
Bath & Body Works Exotic Coconut Body Cream
Every time I go to the mall, I always find myself stopping in Bath & Body Works just to see if they are having a sale, or to see if there are any new scents out. I’ve tried most of their coconut scents, but the first time I …
Aquafresh Sensitive Maximum Strength Toothpaste
I purchased this toothpaste a few months ago after I started to experience extreme tooth sensitivity. At the time, I would feel sharp and stinging pains without warning while I was eating. Even though I did make an appointment with my dentist, it still did not stop …
Biore Pore Perfect Deep Cleansing Pore Strips 14 nose strips
A long time ago, when these strips first came on the market, I remember buying them and viewing the junk inside my nose pores with morbid curiosity. Back then I was using them more as a novelty than actually needing them. Recently, I noticed my nose pores looked …
Advil Congestion Relief Coated Tablets 20 ea
When I was last at Walmart waiting on a prescription to be ready, I noticed a monitor beside an end stand which was perpetually playing an ad for Advil’s latest product, Advil Congestion. The ad described it as if it were a totally new idea. Congestion is of course …
Nivea a Kiss of Shimmer Pearly Lip Care
I really do not know what I was thinking about when I decided to purchase this product. Most of my experiences with Nivea products have been good, but this product was a let down for me. I like the shade of the product in the tube which …
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 …
Buddha Nose Meditation Bath Salts 7.2 oz
This brand of bath salts was created by a New York City based shiatsu practitioner, and because I use my nightly hot bath therapy as a way to combat painful fibromyalgia symptoms, the idea that they were crafted by someone who was an expert in this field was fascinating to …
Aura Cacia Avocado Oil w/Vit. E 4 oz.
I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms of this frustrating and painful condition is through massage and bath therapy. I use a lot of essential and carrier oils in making my own massage blends and bath oils. Avocado oil has become one of my new …
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