Health Reviews
Gold’s Gym, Manila, Philippines
For the first time ever, I availed of a monthly gym membership at Gold’s gym. It was my friend who got me in at a discounted monthly rate of Php1150, as his gym buddy, as it was one of the benefits of his company. The membership included …
Salon Selectives Spa Body Wash, Pomegranate 24 oz
I remembered Salon Selectives shampoos from a few years back, and when I first saw this product on the shelf, I assumed without a close look that it was a shampoo, one of the old ones. Then I saw “pomegranate” and realized it must have been created more recently because …
Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike
My husband has over-exercised himself I think. He has been jogging in the morning for one hour and even playing basketball at night. Aside from this he is also regularly working out in our mini gym. Well I told him already that exercising is not tiring up oneself and …
Time Peel Natural Diamond Peeling Machine
I had some blemishes on my face before so I decided to buy a diamond peeling machine since diamond peeling sessions here costs about $30 per session and it’s not really cheap so I thought of just buying a personal simple machine that can be used at home even …
Transition Lenses
I travel a lot and often go to villages, where the bright sunshine makes me squint and gives me headache. I tried many sunglasses, but the light ones did not give enough protection while the dark ones were not comfortable while driving. My friend asked me to use Transition …
Lytess Orange Peel Slimming Arm Sleeves
I bought a pair of Lytess Orange Peel Slimming Arm Sleeves by Bliss for a cost of $20 plus the shipping fee of $6 online, at Amazon, after reading a lot of good reviews. It was mailed to me via UPS in 15 days, and began using it right away …
Sundown Gelatin 10 Grams Capsules
I used to have gorgeous, smooth, strong fingernails. This was years ago. Age and keeping my hands in water a lot have taken their toll and now I have fragile, weak nails that have ridges and break off easily.
I decided to try an old home remedy that …
Aloha Bay Himalayan Salt Bath Salt Queen of Sheba 24 oz
I use hot bath therapy to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. I use a variety of additives to keep it interesting and fun, but sometimes they are also added for their health benefits. This is the case with bath salts. There are various kinds of mineral salts for the bath, and …
Cottons 16 Regular Tampons
Cottons Regular Non-Applicator Tampons are not only extremely cheap, but the main selling point to them is that they are completely organic. I find these to be excellent tampons for the money, but when I hear about all the nasty stuff that goes into the average tampon, I …
Now Foods GTF Chromium 200mcg 250 tablets
I’ve been taking chromium for several years to help manage my blood sugar levels. I’ve used quite a few brands and types, and I was happy to find that it was available from Now Foods, which is a company that I have had very good experiences with.
I have …
Shumigator shoe spray foot health care
I have two kids who are growing up right before my eyes and sometimes I don’t really recognize that young boys and girls needed some more protection against bodily odors, especially during those crucial years when puberty is hitting full force and they don’t know what the heck is …
Revlon Colorsilk Hair Color Medium Rich Brown 47
I have been coloring my hair at home for the past few years to save money on salon visits. I have mostly been using Loreal products, but when I heard that Colorsilk by Revlon was actually very good despite its low price, I did a brave thing and gave …
Walk Away the Pounds 1 Mile Get Up & Get Started Workout
Since I only had a few minutes to work out this morning, I thought I’d pop in my new Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds 1 Mile Get up & Get Started Workout. Since discovering the series a few weeks ago, I’ve managed to pick up a …
Imprint Anti Fatigue Mat - Nantucket Cinnamon
I have fibromyalgia, and sometimes suffer from both back pain and plantar fasciitis, so standing for long periods can often cause me a lot of discomfort and limit the time I am available to be upwardly mobile. I read about these anti-fatigue mats on a fibromyalgia message board, and people …
Lactacyd Confidence Feminine Wash
Lactacyd feminine wash is an important part of my life already. I have been using it for years and years now and there is no way I am living without it.
Up until I was fifteen, I did not know the different parts of my body have different needs …
Healing Garden relax therapy
I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …
Natures Way Elderberry supplement
I was suffering for a respiratory viral infection with a lot of coughing and an extremely raw sore throat and know matter what I took nothing seemed to help. Not even the antibiotics I was taken. Eventually I spoke to an herbalist and she recommended taken an elderberry supplement …
California Academy of Health Mangosteen Elixir 32 oz
Along with many of my friends, I too have gotten caught up in the “superfruit” craze. I try to eat as many fresh berries and other fruits as I can. Being diabetic, many of the products made with sugars are unsuitable for me, but there are a few …
Soft Hands Gel Gloves
My hands which were the most exposed part of my body seemed to be craving for attention. Using my hands the whole day for every other work to be done in life- I felt they needed great attention. Although I tried to visit the salon —“ once a month …
Frut A Vie Cacao Dark Weight Management Chocolate 12 fl oz
I tried out this product because it honestly sounded like fun. It is a weight loss aid, in the form of liquid chocolate that you drink an ounce of before a meal. It contains the patented product “Chocamine” which is a concentration of the “feel good” chemical in cocoa …
Revitagen-FX
I am a proud mother. I wouldn’t trade my children for the world. They are a joy and a blessing everyday. I enjoyed everyday of pregnancy. The one thing I could live without, the stretch marks I received during pregnancy. Stretch marks can really …
Holosync
Holosync is a set of meditation music available on CD. Each CD corresponds with every level, which means that you have to start from the first level for a few weeks before listening to another CD. I am not quite new to meditation myself and in fact, I have …
Bodycology Body Lotion, Coconut Lime 12 oz
I used to use Bath and Body Works coconut lime verbena fragrance, and loved it. When I saw that Bodycology was making a copy-cat scent, I picked it up to see if it was close. It was indeed close—“ although not exactly the same. I felt it was …
Nutrimaxx Vitamin C
I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …
Osteo Bi-Flex
I played a lot of sports when I was younger. I’m guessing that is why I have always had joint pain. Mainly in my knee. One time I was playing softball and I was covering first base. The …
Spectro Eczema Care Intense Rehydration Cream
I have suffered from mild eczema for years, and although it is a hassle, it has never been severe enough to require more than the occasional prescription cortisone cream. I have found that the cortisone cream is very hard on my dry skin, and I am not convinced that …
Zicam No Drip Liquid Gel Swab
This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …
Airborne Blast of Vitamin C Chewable Tablets
I have had this nasty cold for about a week now that causes horrible sneezing, dry throat, runny nose, body aches and chills. One of the new supplements I have been taking to help boost my immune system naturally and get rid of this cold faster is Airborne Blast …
CVS Aftersun Instant Burn Relief
The sun is out now and winter is pretty much over, which means that’s it that time of the year for me to stock up on sun blocks and after sun anti-burn treatments of one kind or another. I never remember, until after the fact, what works and what …
Auroma International Chandrika Ayurvedic Soap 2.64 oz
When I saw this little soap from India, I bought it on a whim. It looked exotic and interesting, and since it was labeled Ayurvedic, I thought it might have some interesting health properties. It’s a natural cold process soap made with vegetable based oils, like coconut, sandalwood and …
Wellness360
Wellness360 is a good website to remain healthy, keep track of your daily food intake, your daily exercises and routines. Not only that you can make everything about being healthy on records, you are paid to do this and membership to the site is free! When you invite friends …
Colgate Anti-Cavity Protection Toothpaste
I am writing this review to pledge my loyalty to Colgate Anti-cavity Protection Toothpaste. I have been using this toothpaste brand since I learned to brush my teeth. The only times I got to use other toothpastes were when I had no other choice; like when I’m travelling or …
Yves Rocher Culture Bio Nighttime Body Oil
My skin tends to be very dry, especially during the cooler weather months. Although I love to use perfumed lotions and body products, I know that the only type of product that actually work on my skin are oils. Whenever I notice that my skin is ashy, …
OraMD: Tooth & Gum Treatment original
When I starting developing some receding gums and slight bleeding and swelling, I immediately wanted to fix the problem so that it did not progress.
The one problem I have had with my oral care over time is that I am very sensitive to strong mint flavors in toothpaste, and …
Thicker Fuller Hair Weightless Volumizing Hair Spray 8 oz
This product is a rather inexpensive hair spray made for adding volume to your hair. It is called weightless, and it does indeed feel pretty light. I have thinning hair and have a need for the least heavy hair products, so that I can retain as much volume as possible.
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Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper
This review is for Cottonelle Ultra Toilet Paper which is being advertised as having “more cushiony comfort” than the prior product the company sold. I have to say that I love one of their advertising pieces that has a dog sleeping on a cushy chair. It just …
Original Formula Johnson’s Baby Power
I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …
Sinarest syrup
The Sinarest syrup is used to cure the cold infection. Generally it is used for kids and even the elders can use it to cure the mild cold infection at the beginning. This syrup is not very strong and does not contain any chemical, which may cause …
PediFix FungaSoapLiquid with Tea Tree oil 6 oz.
I have long been a huge fan of tea tree oil, and I use it in a great variety of products. I also use the pure essential oil for my own blends, or for adding into products that need a little extra boost. I love the smell, feel and efficacy …
Kirkland Vitamin E 200 I.U. - 90 Capsules
I have never tried any of the Kirkland brand vitamins until I purchased a bottle of their Vitamin E 200 I.U. last month. I purchased a bottle of 90 capsules and was pleased with the reasonable cost of $7.99. I could not see the vitamins through the bottle since …
Pepsi Lip Balm by Lotta Luv
I am one of those customers who love to make impulse purchases, usually chosen at the checkout, which is exactly where they know to put all the cute little things that people don’t really need to buy but always will.
This week I picked up a little lip balm …
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 …
Colgate Anticavity Toothpaste with Active Salt
According to a Statistical survey, consumption of chocolates and sweets doubles and even sometimes triples during Christmas time. This is the time when dental surgeries get fully booked as complains of sensitive teeth and gums become worse. However, our teeth need to be cared not just during Christmas time …
Bath and Body Works Wild Honeysuckle Hand Soap
One product that is quite nice is the Bath and Body Works Wild Honeysuckle Hand Soap. My wife purchased the soap for use as hand soap in our bathroom. In the past we have used either bar soap or liquid soap in our bathroom but changed to the …
Country Life: Maxi-hair Dietary Supplements
As young girl my mother kept me up on a daily routine that started in the early morning and ended at bed time. It’s something that to this very day I haven’t strayed much from. One of the things out of this daily routine is taking my vitamins. Usually …
Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Hand Cream SPF 15 2.5 oz
When I was disappointed in a few anti-aging creams for hands that I had tried, my friend in the UK said I should try the Boots brand—“ being a loyal customer of the famous chemist and knowing their products were very good.
I had a quick look and found …
Oral B Pulsar Battery Operated Toothbrush
Let’s face it, once you have used a powerful battery operated toothbrush it is difficult for you to go back to a plain old manual one. It just doesn’t feel the same! So if like me you spend a lot of nights away from your home at …
Slim-Fast Optima Rich Chocolate Royale
I gained a few pound over the Summer so I decided to try Slim-Fast. Specifically Slim-Fast Optima in the Rich Chocolate Royale flavor. I was skeptical at first because I though, how is this small 11 fluid ounce can of Slim-Fast going to control my hunger for …
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