Health Reviews
Bowflex PR1000
The Bowflex PR1000 arrived needing to be assembled which was fairly straight forward and took a couple of hours. It came a good manual and a workout guide book. The pulleys are smooth and work very well.
The problem with the PR1000 is that I quickly out grew it. It …
LATHER Lemongrass Wasabi Hand Wash
LATHER is a skin and body care company that has been around for about 10 years. I became acquainted with them when I was lucky enough to stay at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City last year. (And yes, it is spelled with all capital letters.) The bathroom in …
Self Brand Super Maxi Sanitary Napkins 16 count
I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …
G.U.M Eez-Thru Flossers
I purchased G.U.M. Eez-Thru Flossers because my dentist said they were the best. I thought I should give them a try. I actually like them. The floss is a super-slick flossing thread that is easy to get between your teeth. Plus I like the minty taste. The handle is …
Nexcare First Aid Absolute Waterproof Premium Adhesive Pad
Now this was an interesting looking bandage, and I was absolutely positive it would work for me. Or rather, for my son. He had, a few years ago, fallen through some ice at the creek near our house and tripped and ended up slicing his ankle to the bone …
New Skin Antiseptic Liquid Bandage Spray
A few weeks back when I developed some cuts in between my feet toes due to heavy perspiration this summer- I found it extremely difficult even to place my legs on the floor. I just couldn’t walk a step without feeling the pain and this was making me feel …
Home Naturals Organic Beeswax Block Yellow 1 Lb
I love to make my own bath and health care products, and I had been wanting to get some good quality beeswax to use in making lip balm and skin cream. After reading about all the chemicals used in some waxes that are harvested, I decided to look for …
All Terrain Recovery Rub Pain Relieving Cream 3.0oz
I have fibromyalgia, so I have used plenty of pain rubs. I like to try natural products, so since I had not used the All Terrain before, I bought some to try. It wasn’t as expensive as some I have used, and it has some nice ingredients that do not …
Band-Aid Children’s Adhesive Bandages Spider-Man 20 ea
When I went for blood work at my doctor’s office one day, the phlebotomist gave me a Spongebob Band Aid for my puncture site. I was a good sport about it, and honestly forgot the thing was on me—“ I usually have them pulled off by the time I am …
My SleepMate White Noise Machine Keeps Me Rested
I am not one to do well with a lot of different noises in the night. I came across the SleepMate White Noise Machine. I paid around 60 bucks for the machine and think that it is one of my best investments for resting at night.
I like that the …
Acne.org Treatment gel
Acne.org’s treatment gel is an absolute life saver. I am twenty one years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. Usually by the early twenties, people grow out of their acne stage. Unfortunately not me. After being put on antibiotics for almost five years, i still …
Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk
Camphor and milk in the same name isn’t exactly a combination of ingredients I think of when I think of treating my skin using an antibacterial wash, but there it was, all in one simple product. I don’t even remember where I found Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk, …
Flawless Deo Whitening Anti-Perspirant
Flawless Deodorant Whitening Anti-Perspirant is a great product offered by Flawless Clinics here in the Philippines. I’ve tried almost all whitening deodorants out there in the market but this is the best one that I’ve ever tried! It does all the works. It does not stain my …
Nurofen syrup
A temperature and pain medication for babies and children. I used this as a temperature medication for my son when he had a high fever of 39.3*. It took some hours to show results. Fever was so high that I could feel that the body was so hot …
WAHL Mini Wand Rechargeable Therapeutic Massager #4249
I can review this massager both from the receiving and the giving end. I was actually given this as a gift by my partner, who kindly wanted to be able to give me a massage for my fibromyalgia-prone muscles and general pampering. This model was chosen because it is small, …
Walgreens Ibuprofen 200
I have suffered from severe joint problems in my fingers, knees and back at times and the pain has limited my mobility on its worst days. While I try to use as many natural solutions to this as possible, there are days, especially when I have to go out …
Nivea A Kiss Of Moisture Essential Lip Care
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a severe case of chapped lips. This has carried on well into my adult hood and I’m pretty sure that this is a problem I’ll continue to have later on in life. I pretty much lived the first ten years …
Palmer’s Bottom Butter
This diaper rash ointment is one of the few out there that I trust. It is very effective in soothing and preventing my baby’s diaper rash, that I don’t have to worry too much about my child’s getting the rashes from time to time because I have an effective …
Good night advanced activ + system
The advent of rains for sure did give me a break from the hot summer days, but what I disliked about the rainy months was the mosquito menace. These mosquitoes seem to come in from just no where and anywhere, and would leave me irritated and aggravated. But now …
TheraBreath Oxygenating Toothpaste with Aloe Vera
TheraBreath Oxygenating Toothpaste with Aloe Vera is a product that I would like to use, but I cannot. The reason I cannot is because I use two mouthwashes, one in the morning and afternoon and one at night. This toothpaste cannot be used with mouthwashes because the mouthwashes interfere …
Cushies Foot Cushion Pair
Standing for long hours during work had become my daily routine resulting in aching feet. Sometimes the soreness especially in the balls of my feet would be so painful that it would become difficult to even sleep peacefully during the whole night. This is when my mother suggested that …
Aura Cacia 100% Pure Essential Oil White Camphor 0.5 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and one way I treat the symptoms is by using massage. I make a variety of my own massage oil blends as well as trying what others have made. I like to buy essential oils that have properties to help treat the muscles and nerves, which can …
Burt’s Bees Facial/Eye Repair Serum 1 oz
I have used many of he Burt’s Bees products and generally love the brand. Since I have turned forty, I’ve been looking at products to reverse signs of aging and help with fine lines, wrinkles and general moisturization issues. I have combination skin that is oily in the summer, but …
Y Snore - Anti Snoring Drops
The habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …
Carlson Fish Oil Orange Chewables 1000mg 240 ct
I started taking fish oil a few years ago, to help with my cholesterol and cardiovascular health, as well as general health and reduction of inflammation. I had a hard time at first. Most of the products I tried left a horrible fishy taste or the “fish burps” which …
Life Source Blood Pressure Monitor
When my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, I realized I really need to keep an eye on it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish this task of recording it and maintaining an accurate log.
Then my mother told me about the Life Source …
HEART/PULSE monitor
My mom has been suffering from unexplained bouts of heart Arrythmia or erratic heart beat. After visiting Cardiologists, the suggestion of using a Heart Monitor for a two week period was suggested.
Our local hospital fitted mom with the King of Hearts Express + Heart Monitor, more commonly known as …
Black Flower Remedies, Stress Relief for Kids
I can’t say I was immediately sold on the idea of using a stress relief product on children, but I have to say that it’s 100% safe and easy to use and I figured that if it worked, it would really help. When my husband and I moved to …
Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion SPF 15 PA
I bought this product from Sephora because it was highly recommended by an acquaintance and I absolutely loved the look of the glass bottle. This bottle is beautiful and I will be keeping it after I use all the lotion.
The lotion I found to be a moderately light one, with …
Supreme Protein Peanut Butter Crunch bars
I try to stick to a high protein, low carb diet during the spring and summer months when I am more active. I don’t always succeed, mainly because it’s difficult to find quality foods or meal-replacement products that are high in protein and actually taste good. Often, …
Oral B Satin Tape
I have always trusted the Oral B brand because I use their toothbrushes and they’ve always been very good quality and they’ve pretty much kept my teeth healthy and clean. But I was very surprised when I found out that they also made floss as well. I have used floss …
Eskimo-3
Although I would love to consume foods which are rich in Omega-3 such as fish or salmon, Botswana is a landlocked country. This makes it difficult to get fresh sea produce. My household’s diet is limited in this regard by this factor. Nonetheless, I do make efforts to …
Brez Premium Nasal Breathing Aid 14 ct medium
I have a problem with snoring. It drives others crazy, and sometimes I even wake myself up with it. I have tried Breathe Right strips and they were just too weird and uncomfortable for me, and they also simply did not work.
I decided to try this …
24 7 Fitness Club New York
If you are looking for an affordable place to work out this is it. They are located at 105 Chambers St New York, NY 10007. The telephone number is 212-267-7949. There is nothing fancy about this place, but if you are looking for a good work out, …
Bowflex
I bought this machine a little bit ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. It’s really easy to use and I can start seeing results already. I thought it would take long to get used to the uses for it but a nice chart is included that tells …
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. …
Aerogard Tropical Strength Insect Repellent 6 Hours Protection
To protect my family from mosquitoes, I use Baygon Electric Mosquito Killer. But this is only inside the house. When I tried to rearrange my pots of plants in my little garden, so many mosquitoes flew around that bit me. I was really frightened because dengue …
Dr Mark A King, D.O., at BMA in Fort Wayne, Indiana
I have been a patient of Dr King’s for several years. I have never had a complaint about his level of care, or his bedside manner. He is very personable, and easy to talk to. He is one of few doctors who actually takes the time …
Aloe & Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer 2oz
Someone bought me this product, because I am a fan of Burt’s Bees and have used a lot of their products. It was pretty costly—“ I had seen it in stores but never bought any myself, because basically it is an alcohol based hand sanitizer, which is really no different …
O2 Optix by Ciba silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses
When I began having problems with wearing contacts due to dryness and irritation, my eye doctor tried several different brands of contacts to see if an allergy was the problem. After failure with Accuvue Oasys, the next brand to try was O2 Optix by Ciba.
When I first …
Freshlook Colorblends Pure Hazel Contact Lenses
I bought three pairs of Freshlook Colorblends Contact Lenses at an optical shop for about $50, it was a package, buy 2 lenses and get 1 free, you can choose any color or just the same color with the package. I chose 1 pure hazel, 1 blue, and 1 …
Neosporin Antiseptic Cream
Okay, I have always been a big fan of Neosporin. My mother used it on me when I was a child, and I have since always carried a tube around with me. It is amazing how quickly a wound can heal when you apply this stuff - …
BreathRx Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse, 33 oz bottle
I like to try various mouth rinses or mouth washes because there’s no one brand I am truly loyal to in that respect. There have been some that were pretty terrible and I will never buy them again, but then there are some that I thought were pretty …
Nature’s Measure Extra Strength Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels
The Nature’s Measure Extra Strength Fish Oil 1000mg Softgels can be found at the Dollar Tree for one dollar. Thirty softgels come in a bottle. One thousand milligrams of fish oil and three hundred milligrams of Omega-3 fatty acids are a part of the ingredients contained within each softgel. …
C-4-KIDS drops (Ascorbic Acid)
My pediatrician has recommended C-4-KIDS drops as a vitamin c supplement for my baby daughter. The medicine is distributed by Terramedic Incorporated and comes in 5 ml pack. According to the company, vitamin C increases body resistance against stress, colds and other infections that are quite common for infants. …
Suducrem
If you have had a baby with nappy/diaper rash, then you may have heard of Sudocrem!
Sudocrem is an antiseptic healing, barrier cream. It is mostly used by parents in the treatment of nappy/diaper rash, but it can be used for insect bites, minor burns, cuts, grazes etc;
It comes …
Murine Ear Wax Removal System
I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …
Revlon MoistureStay Ionic Hot or Cold Facial Sauna
Most people probably use this for a facial sauna, or at least it was their main intention for it. I actually got it because I needed steam for my nasal passages when I had a horrendous sinus infection. My nose and throat were so dry and irritated that …
OraCare Mouthwash
I was looking for a locally available alcohol free mouthwash to save some money. I am already using an imported brand but to be more economical I tried looking for one locally and I’m glad I found one. The name is OraCare. But I did not buy it …
Simply Basic Fresh Mango Nourishing Body Butter
One of my favorite places to shop is Dirt Cheap Discount store. There are always lot of great deals in the store, especially because most of the items that it sells are name brand. I will admit that I was not looking for a lotion when I …
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