Health Reviews
Lush Dream Cream Body Cream 8.5 oz
I have been trying out some of the products made by Lush Cosmetics in Canada, and I have fallen in love with the whole line. Aside from their second-to-none bath bombs and soaps, they also make some great moisturizing products and shampoos. The Dream Cream body cream was a …
Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer 2000C
We were given the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer 2000C as a Christmas present last year. This is a thermometer which takes your body temperature quick and easily by just holding it to the middle of your forehead, pressing the button, and sliding it to your left or …
Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower Gel
My skin has been really dry and itchy at nighttime and I have not been able to use my regular bubble bath soap to soak in because it dries out my skin even more. I came across the Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower gel and decided to …
Optimum Oil Therapy Ultimate Recovery Shampoo
For the last few weeks to my ongoing prolonged illness, I witnessed that my hair had suddenly started looking quite dull and lifeless. Though I tried my best to take utmost care, the condition of my hair showed no signs of improvement at all. This is when I decided …
Sarna Original Anti-Itch Lotion 7.5 oz
When I broke out in a rash from coming in contact with some mystery plant at a park get-together, I asked the pharmacist what was the best product for itching. I had already tried hydro cortisone, and it was not working like it usually did. Not knowing exactly what caused …
Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor
Recently, while shopping at one of my favorite discount retail stores I realized that I was out of mouthwash at home. Because the store was out of my usual brand, I decided to try Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor, mostly because I was curious about …
Garden of Life Vitamin Code Perfect Weight Formula 120 ct
I have always struggled with my weight, ever since I was young. Now that I am in my forties and diabetic, it is even more important that I get a handle on my weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I heard some glowing reviews of this vitamin on a …
OFF Insect Repellent Lotion for Kids
Living in th Philippines with tropical weather means a lot of insects exist in my place. Being a mother, i am very particular to the skin of my baby. Mostly, she plays outside the room, which means more insects particularly — mosquitoes. I usually, let my 3 yrs. old …
Fitness 19 in Fremont, CA
I bought a membership to the Fitness 19 gym in Fremont, CA a couple of months ago and have been working out there 2 to 3 times a week every week. The gym is a no frills gym, meaning no locker rooms, showers, pool, or …
Barnet, Dulaney and Perkins Eye Center
I needed to have my eye examined and also purchase a pair of glasses as well as a pair of prescription glasses last month. I decided to go to one of the larger eye groups who also carried a larger variety of styles in glasses. I have gone to …
Paradise Gold Body Glow
I bought this from a local Walgreens store, it claims that you “get a radiant, sun kissed glow while moisturizing”. I got the one for medium skin tones which is me. It’s suppose to help you keep that summer glow all year round. It also said that within several …
Klorane Shampoo with Papyrus Milk 3.35 oz
After inheriting a bottle of the Klorane leave in conditioner with Papyrus milk from a friend who didn’t like it, I found that I liked it a lot. The next time I happened to notice there was a matching shampoo, I decided to try a small bottle to use along …
Bayer’s Deraml Therapy hand, elbow, knee care cream
My dry skin looked so dull and lifeless sometimes that it would become a great cause of concern for me. Due to this dryness, my hands, elbows and knee seemed to be the worst effected and called for immediate attention. Although I did apply moisturizing creams, these creams seemed …
Walgreen’s Solid Deodorant
This deodorant is just awful! I bought it because I believed it would be the equivalent to the Secret brand deodorant that I love so much and use on a regular basis. I went to Walgreen’s to purchase my favorite brand, Secret, when they were out of …
H2O Plus Blushing Orange Shower & Bath Gel 8 oz
I have used a few H2O products in the past, and I used to be in love with the blue shower gel they made. Recently, I saw they had an orange version, so I had to try it out. The “blushing orange” gel is in a clear tube, showing off …
Breathe Right Nasal Strips,Menthol, SM / MED
I’ve tried a few Breathe Right strips in the past with limited success, but I think the thing that drew me most to this one was the fact it used menthol to help alleviate nasal congestion. I am a snorer. No doubt about it. I can try to be …
Implanon
I had the implanon put in about 4 months ago and thought I’d write a review since they were a big factor when I was considering the implant.
I went to my doctor requesting tricyclic contraceptive pill, was on microgynon 30 for a few years but had found it completely …
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 …
ToGo Brands Green Tea Energy Fusion
I haven’t always been a lover of green tea, or tea in general, but sometime during my mid-twenties I developed a taste for Liptons. Granted, that’s not the healthiest tea for you, especially not with the amount of sugar and what not that I was putting in it! But …
Slimquick Weight-Loss Program
For a few years now I have seen commercials for the Slimquick Diet, and although I’ve never taken their dubious claims seriously, I wondered how exactly the plan was supposed to work. When a friend of mine spotted a super sale on Slimquick diet packets, I figured …
CVS Brand: Tangerine Mouthwash
Two years ago when Scope came out with their tangerine mouthwash I was able to use it at a friends house and I loved it. The reason for this is because it is very light in the alcohol which got rid of the main problem that I had with …
Alli Weight Loss Supplement
Before actually using this product, I was like many other people who were both skeptical and afraid to use it. I had a best friend who claimed to have lost weight, but I honestly could not tell the difference in her appearance. I also had heard various …
Acuvue Advanced Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Acuvue advanced contact lenses for astigmatism have hydra-clear to make wearing them more comfortable. It had been years since I had worn contacts and then they were too big for my eyes and I couldn’t see clearly out of them without spending a small fortune. Unfortunately I was one …
Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Sapphire Emulsion 1.7 oz
I am as guilty as any consumer of falling for pretty, well designed packaging and presentation, and initially, I wondered if that is what happened when I ordered this product from an Avon representative. It’s in a pretty jar and it’s shiny and soft blue, my favorite color. I …
Zhen de Shou
I really had a hard time loosing all the weight that I had gained during my first pregnancy. My sister who was once having the same problem recommended me to take zhen de shou, a chinese herbal medicine which helps trim down one’s weight in a short period …
Allergan Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops Single-Use Vials
What I appreciate uppermost with this drops, is the small individual plastic vial thingies. Each comprises just a couple of drops. It is supposed to be utilized only once and even called a »single use container«, but I regularly use one vial at least twice. It is easy to …
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 …
Medela Breast Pump
When I had my son and had to go back to work, it was obvious that the manual expression method I used with my daughter was not going to be efficient. So I went pump shopping. I decided that a Medela was the best choice for me, not only …
One A Day VitaCraves
I have never been a person who likes taking vitamins. It’s not that I don’t think they will improve my overall health (though I do have some doubts about them really doing anything), it’s just I always have a habit of forgetting to take them.
In addition, I have an …
Kudzu Soap bar from The Southern Bell Soap Company
The Southern Bell soap company is based in Warm Springs, GA, which is within driving distance of where I live. I discovered their soaps at their table in a craft fair, and I could not get enough of them. This is real soap—“ not detergent like what you …
Baby Zen After Bath Powder 4oz
I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …
Olbas Oil Therapeutic Body Rub for Colds
Who doesn’t like the idea of a good body massage oil that does more than just make the skin feel great? I’ve used Olbas products for a while now after a friend of mine into homeopathic remedies turned me on to it, and one of my favorite products by …
RubRocks Personal Massage Basalt Stone Set 20ct
When I was given a hot stone massage kit by Conair, I found the heating unit to be fine, but the stones included were completely wrong. It is the basalt stones which are intended for hot stone massage, not any old rock out of the garden, which is what the …
Mack’s AquaBlock Earplugs 2 pair
I have never liked the feeling of water in my ears, and often when it gets in there, I can’t get it out, leading to temporary hearing loss and the frustration of “swimmer’s ear.” Since I bought a pool a few years ago, I decided it would be a good …
Stamina Intone Jogger 38″ Mini Trampoline
Back when I was a kid, yes way back in the day, a rebounder was called a trampoline. There were big ones and small ones. Somehow they are now called rebounders, but yet they are still the same. Thankfully Stamina Intone Jogger 38″ Mini Trampoline still …
RiteMed Ascorbic Acid 500 mg Tablet
I do not actually take any vitamins or supplements until I miscarried last year in November. I got all my vitamins and minerals from foods. But when I miscarried, I lost my appetite and I had to restore my nutrients. So I took supplements and vitamins in a form …
Mariani Enhanced Wellness Berry Defense
I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …
Kiss My Face Anti-Stress Shower Gel & Foaming Bath
When I get very stressed out I like to use Kiss My Face Anti-Stress Shower Gel & Foaming Bath. It helps me relax and calm down so I can handle the stresses better in my life. It has a nice uplifting natural pine like herbal scent to it that …
Gogo Yoga Ball
I am an avid yoga practitioner who has been doing yoga for months now, so I don’t know what makes a good yoga ball or a bad one. I have owned a few balls before, but they were just too big or are not comfortable to use.
Luckily, I …
Reviva Labs Willard Water Anti-Irritant Skin Gel 4 oz
I sometimes get bumps and ingrown hairs from shaving, and I have been looking for ways to reduce them. I tried several products that were specifically made for this purpose, but found that most of them contained either alcohol or salicylic acid, and if used more than a few days …
Buf Puff Facial Sponge
I love the Buf Puff Facial Sponge. I have been using the Buf Puff Facial Sponge for many years. I have also tried imitations that were more expensive, thinking that they were going to work better than the original Buf Puff. Nothing works like the original. …
Montagne Jeunesse Damask Rose Ultra Deep Cleansing Mask
Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …
Sensodyne Toothpaste
I have had sensitive teeth for a couple of years now and I have been putting up with the discomfort because I did not want to add another toothpaste to my morning and nightly brushing routine and I did not want to give up my Colgate Total toothpaste because …
Ultimate Colon Cleanse Program
As a woman with a problem of obesity, I am trying to use different medications to be in a normal shape. Recently I had read the information about Ultimate Colon Cleanse. I have an experience of using different Colon Cleanses and I understand the purpose of such cleanses because …
Femfresh natural balance (intimate wash)
I started using this product 4 years ago and I always get this product if it is available in the supermarket and based on my experience this is also a good product and quite affordable. The product comes in a pink color and an opening tap which I …
Gilbert Mercy Hospital
I have taken my daughter to this hospital through the emergency room several times over the last few months. I have always had excellent service and a good experience with this hospital until recently. I am so disappointed to be writing a negative review as they were always …
Crest White Strips Advance Seal
I saw this Crest White Strips Advance Seal promotion one time while surfing the net and as I read the product description I was attracted. I have been looking for a better way to whiten my quite yellowish natural teeth on the upper part and I think this could …
NextCare Urgent Care in Fredericksburg
For this review, I am focusing on the Plank Road location of NextCare, the one I visited recently. I do not know how the other NextCare centers here in Fredericksburg compare, so I definitely do not want to include those in this review, since I have never been …
Kiss My Face Sunspray Lotion SPF 30- 8 oz
Because of the possibility that I may have a mild case of lupus, I have to be very careful about always protecting my skin from the sun. In the summer I tend to wear the highest SPF sun block I can find, and I am aware that it exposes me …
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