Health Reviews
Ultra Brite Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste
If you prefer to use a whitening toothpaste, which will also clean your teeth well and keep your breath fresh– but you are on a tight budget, I have a recommendation. Ultra Brite is an “economy” class of toothpaste, usually costing around one dollar for 6 oz tube.
I think …
Olympic Curl Bar/Dumbbell Handle Combo
As I was stocking my home gym as a new effort to stay fit, I shopped at Walmart for a lot of the equipment that I purchased. I found a great set of curl bars and dumbbell handles for weight lifting. It came as a set of three with …
Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes
I buy this brand of saline solution because it’s cheap. It’s been somewhere around $1.25 at Target for quite some time when other brands are two or even three times as much. Granted, other types of saline solution have special cleaners and other add-ins, and this …
Taylor 7506 Glass & Chrome Digital Scale
When I wanted to replace my old scale and get a new digital one, I referred to Consumer Reports for the best out there because I wanted one that would last for years since they could be more expensive than the non-digital scales I was used to using. …
Boiron Calendula Ointment
One of the healing ointments I keep in my first aid kit is Boiron Calendula Ointment. The reason why is because it made from natural healing ingredients that help treat cuts, dry skin, burns and insect bites well. I even find it useful to use on cracked heels that …
Sally Hansen Just Feet Spa Foot Soak
Due to a painful cut in between my toes, I found it rather difficult to move around the house wearing my house slippers. Though everything seemed smooth and fine for the few days, by the time my cut had actually healed —“ I discovered that my already feet had …
TerraNova White Ginger Body Butter 5.25 oz.
I love to use a rich body butter in the winter when my skin is dry. It often doubles as a foot cream or overnight hand treatment. Since I have been using more natural products, I have come to appreciate that it is important what we put on our skin, …
Off! Clip On Mosquito Protection Refills
I was really excited this summer when I saw a commercial for this Off! Clip on mosquito repellent. Every year I have to do battle with the great outdoors and deal with bug bites of all kinds. When I lived in another state it was always chiggers that I …
Crest 3D Radiant Mint Toothpaste
In my quest for a toothpaste that works well and whitens the teeth at the same time, I decided to give Crest 3D Radiant Mint Toothpaste a try. I really needed something that would work well to get my teeth as white as possible. I got the Crest 3D …
Bristol Carter Epsom Salt Soaking Solution
Well, as it’s been getting closer and closer to the new year, I’ve decided that I was going to go ahead and get a jump on the old New Year’s Resolution for once and see if I can stick to it BEFORE the New Year started, you know, just to …
Marcy IVT-450 Inversion Table
I had heard a lot about inversion tables in that past year or so. I have had chronic back pain for several years, and nothing seems to help it. A friend of mine said he used an inversion table and it really took the pain away. …
True Cold Milled Pre-ground Flaxseed supplement for smoothies
I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …
Eskinol Facial Cleanser
I first saw this facial cleanser being used by my elder sister. Until now I know lots of women still using this product. I can say that Eskinol facial cleaser is a trusted product. I, myself has learned to like it and stick with it. I used different products …
Alcon Systane Lubricant Eye Drops for Contacts
I’ve worn contacts for as long as I could afford to buy them myself. My prescription isn’t horrible, but it definitely requires me to wear contacts on a daily basis, though I sometimes leave them out if I’m going to be home and wont be doing any driving and …
Aubrey Organics J.A.Y. Desert Herb Revitalizing Shampoo 16 oz
I bought this shampoo because it was very different from other brands I had tried. While being sulfate free, with no petroleum products or parabens, it also has yucca root and coconut oil soap. This was interesting to me, since I love natural coconut oil and soap made from it. …
Moon Bird Studios - ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ Cloth Pads
Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …
Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel
Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel has prevented me from going out of my mind from poison ivy. Shortly after doing some gardening work and evergreen trimming, I noticed something was not right on my right arm. Lo and behold, I met with a patch of poison ivy, or …
Brambleberry Castile Liquid Soap Paste 2 lb
I have always liked liquid castile soap, but it is a bit expensive. I noticed when I was putting in an order for some melt and pour soap bases at Brambleberry that they have a castile soap paste available. You melt it into water, and you have the castile …
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil
I turn to The Body Shop every time I need to suppress the stress out of my system. I have been using their scented oils and creams usually laden with natural ingredients and aromatic powers that help soothe aches and pains. Notably, Tea tree oil by the body …
Las Palmas Medical Center
During my pregnancy with my son, I had a total of three stays at Las Palmas Medical center. One for running tests, when I was having complications. The second time was for my actual delivery. The third time was for an infection I got after delivering. I should have …
Imedeen Radiant Complexion
When Imedeen Radiant Complexion was very new in the market, almost all of my friends were talking about it and were planning to try this product. I actually was also attracted to the promises of this product but I refused to give in to the lure …
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 …
CVS/Pharmacy/Minute Clinic
I live near this CVS Pharmacy at Lindsay and Warner Roads in Gilbert, AZ. I frequent this CVS Pharmacy to purchase a number of prescriptions and have done so for the past 3 years. A few years ago, CVS decided to put a “Minute Clinic” in this store to …
7 Days Brazilian Slimming Coffee
7 Days Brazilian Slimming Coffee would be the best slimming coffee that you would ever want to have! That is if you are really into getting slim without exercise.
At first, I was not really believing into things like this because I really believe that there are unknown side effects …
TIGI Bed Head Brunette Goddess Shampoo 25.36 oz
One day when I was shopping around in the salon, waiting for my hair appointment, I came across this TIGI product and picked it up out of curiosity. I remembered that I had liked the way some of the TIGI products smelled, so I took a sniff of this one. …
Natures Answer Chamomile Flower Vegetarian Capsules
One of the herbs I take when my stomach is uneasy and I am feeling stressed out is the Natures Answer Chamomile Flower Vegetarian Capsules. I like this supplement because it contains 650 mg of pure chamomile flower per capsule and no other added ingredients. I also like that …
HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H
HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H is a large black pad that you can fit on a chair. Elastic straps are provided, attached to the unit, to secure it.
The massager has 3 speeds, 3 power levels, and five different types of massage - Steady massage, Pulsating massage, Traveling massage, Side …
Boxing Works Gym
There are a lot of boxing and kickboxing gyms in California but few are as top of the line as Boxing Works in Hermosa Beach. Boxing works has been in the business of training people for the ring, self-defense, and fitness for several decades now. Whether you are completely …
Kotex Ultra Thin Pads, Medium Protection 20 ct
I bought these for several reasons. They were on sale really cheap, I liked that they were ultra thin, and someone told me I would be drier with these than my usual Always brand.
There are a few benefits. I did think they were drier than Always on …
Weight Watchers Diet Program
I’m sure many of you have tried or are doing the Weight Watcher’s Diet Program. It is really amazing how popular it has come. I’m very surprised. For those of you that are not familar with Weight Watchers, it is a diet (many say …
Sting Eze Quick Insect Bite Relief
Since I’m on a roll here talking about bug bites and such I figured another good stop on the products-I’ve-used train is with this Sting Eze Quick insect bite relief because where the bug repellents fail me, a good bite relief product usually makes me feel better. I can …
DR. WENDELL SCHAUTZ, CHIROPRACTOR
I have been seeing Dr. Wendell Schautz for over 20 years, whether I hurt or not. I believe it is good medicine to keep one’s body aligned, whether it hurts or not! I know that when I go to Dr. Shautz, I will receive gentle chiropractic care, and that …
Miraclear 12 Hour Acne Cream
I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …
Flex Gen for joint pain relief
I came across this healthy living website a year or so ago, and have tried several of their products and loved them! I’m a huge fan of visiting holistic festivals and I’m a total sucker for these get-healthy-the-healthy-way kind of products. I didn’t used to be into the idea …
Omron HIP Pedometer HJ-150
I hear a lot of people say that you should walk 10,000 steps a day to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I was pretty sure that I wasn’t walking that amount, but I was still curious. I like to walk to and from work on occassion, as I don’t live …
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 …
Benefiber Non-thickening fiber supplement powder 16.7 oz
I purchased Benefiber because of the claims that it was tasteless and did not thicken in water or change the texture of what it was mixed into. I have irritable bowels syndrome which flares up from time to time, and I have been taking fiber supplements on the …
All Terrain Sterile Fabric Bandages Assorted Latex Free
I’m actually not as clumsy as others might consider me to be, but I get the same bumps and bruises on a semi-regular basis regardless. As such, I have a whole collection of bandages in my medicine cabinet to signify the potential for disaster. Plus, I just see something …
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash
Pretty much everyone knows the brand Listerine. They also know the agony of the suggested three to five minutes of keeping this stinging liquid in their mouths for maximum results. But I have to tell you, although I am quite sure that every single
Gingivitis germ and last speck of plague …
Healthy Lifestyles Basil Banaba Green Tea
I’ve searched high and low for a green tea variant that would actually give me results that it’s known for. It’s been hyped to speed up metabolsim, help remove toxins and burn fat so I wanted to experience all of that from my green tea.
I’ve experimented with a …
Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow one size
When I saw this pillow in a medical catalog, I knew that it was meant for pregnant women, but it just looked so amazingly comfortable, I had to have one—“ and I am so glad I ordered it.
I have fibromyalgia, so I often have muscle, joint, or nerve …
Herbal Answers Whole Raw Aloe Vera Skin Gel 4 oz.
I have been a user of aloe vera gel for years. My grandmother grew aloe plants, and whenever we had a burn or small rash, we knew we would get “the leaf.” She would literally pinch off one of the succulent leaves, slice it open, and rub it directly on …
Curad Mediplast for warts
I get a wart on my fingers or hands maybe once every ten years. Seriously, it just doesn’t happen that often, but I’m not a big fan of them and I tend to like the idea of being able to get rid of them when I can. I think …
Rainbow Light Women’s One Multivitamin Tablets
I started taking multivitamin supplements over a year ago following the recommendation of my family doctor. Although I was perfectly satisfied with the one that I was currently taking, I decided to try this product since I like the fact that all of the ingredients that it contains …
Colgate Misvak 77g (Toothpaste)
I have very sensitive teeth. I used many toothpastes, but none of them proved helpful. I then decided to give Colgate Misvak a try. This toothpaste is named before Misvak which has numerous benefits for teeth. It seemed to be a blend of natural cure and latest research.
I brush …
Fresh Sugar Deodorant Antiperspirant roll on 2.3 oz
I received this as part of a gift along with the Fresh Sugar cologne. It is an interesting fragrance, very lemony and summery, with an “icy” feel to it, like a vanilla-lemon snow cone. I am normally not a fan of roll on deodorants, but I made an exception …
Centrum Multi-Vitamins
I have recently switched to Centrum after I realized that my old vitamins wasn’t doing me a lot of good except make me gain weight. I don’t know if anybody of you have felt how it is to be like a zombie, but Centrum has made me zombie like. …
Povidone-Iodine Betadine Feminine Wash
I am using Avon brand for my feminine wash and so far it has been working well in keeping my feminine hygiene. However, my younger sister was unable to get the same benefit from it. She suffered infections few weeks ago because of constant using of a toilet paper …
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