Health Reviews
CVS Pro Vitamin Silky Smooth Shampoo 25.4 oz
I spent a week out of town and ran out of shampoo on the second night. Wanting to save my money for my vacation, I decided to try a generic (store brand) of the shampoo I was using at the time, which was Pantene’s Pro V.
I found a comparable …
Band-Aid Comfort-Flex 80 Assortment
I’ve been sold on the Band-Aid brand my entire life. They’ve pretty much had the monopoly on the market, of course, but still, there have been and still are many other challengers out there. This leading brand comes in many types of packaging and assortments. One …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Skin is the largest organ in our body that’s why we need to take care of it from any damages. Due to tropical weather here in our country, the climate makes my skin dryer everyday and one of the part that worrying me my feet and most especially my …
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 …
Bach Rescue Cream
I came across Bach Rescue Cream when my homeopathic doctor prescribed it for my baby. As with newborns, she had various skin irritations and rashes that started at two months old. To make matters worse, she also suffered from atopic dermatitis. I was very concerned because …
Natur Oli Warm and Sensual Massage Oil 6.7 oz
I was given this oil as a Valentine gift from my very romantic and thoughtful Valentine.
I love getting and giving massages, and as a fibromyalgia patient, it has a great health benefit as well as being fun and sexy.
This oil is a very high quality blend that is …
Crystalux Crystal & Cornstarch Body Powder 4 oz
I have used crystal deodorant sticks and liquids before and was never really impressed with them. When my partner brought home some of this Crystalux body powder, I did not expect to like it very much. There are some good points about the product. Assuming it works, it can …
Sonic Care Rechargeable toothbrush
Never really been a big fan of electronic toothbrushes. They have there pers but there isn’t anything like a manual toothbrush. I think electronic toothbrushes have been invented for the lazy teeth cleaners who find it hard to always brush their teeth manually. This is how I used to …
Alpha Keri Moisture Rich Oil for Shower and Bath
My skin generally becomes very dry especially in the winter season- giving it a rather dull and unhealthy look. Since I am a total beauty buff, I have tried using various skin care aid to actually keep my skin in good condition.
So when my cousin happened to …
Evening Primrose Oil (The Healthy Options)
I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …
Aloe Life Body Heat Pain Relief Rub Vanilla 8 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …
White Glo Crave-away Appetite Control Toothpaste
I dont like this toothpaste at all. I nearly puked the first time I used it because the taste is just not pleasant. I think it’s anise flavored although it is not indicated in the box. Had I known that it tastes like anise I would not have dared …
Weight Watchers
A few years ago, I was happily a member of a local LA Weight Loss group, but the center closed down and I was forced to look for other alternatives. LA Weight Loss WAS exceedingly expensive, but it worked, even if they DID try to force their food products …
Relax and sleep formula by people’s choice
This stuff was suppose to help with sleeping and too be honest I am going to say this stuff worked like crap and is just garbage and save yourself the aggravation of not getting this stuff. The only good thing about this stuff was that it was available at …
Listerine PocketPaks Fresh Burst Mint Flavor
I sometimes feel that using Listerine Mouthwash is too harsh for your mouth. That is why I try using an alternative. I like Listerine as a brand when it comes to mouthwash because it is proven to be effective and it has various flavors which can really make your experience …
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Arthritis DVD by Gaiam
It’s never too early to take good care of your health. As I am something of a health and fitness enthusiast, I have begun the process of putting together a home wellness library of reference books and DVDs.
My latest DVD is the Mayo Clinic …
Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet
The cookie diet is one that I had heard a lot about since it was first invented because it allows you to eat snacks and also lose weight which I thought was too good to be true but when I had seen it on the today’s show they were …
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 …
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 …
Revitalash Eyelash Lengthener
This is the first eyelash lengthener I ever bought because of the rave reviews I read. I actually bought it last September of 2009, and when it arrived I began using it. The product came in a box, and in a bottle form. You have to apply the liquid …
Conair MiniPro Ceramic Straightener Hair tool
I ordered this little tool to take with me on a recent trip. I really wanted a flat iron just to do “touch up” work that wouldn’t take up much room. This was perfect for what I needed it for. It is tiny! I can easily fit it into …
Inderal (Propranolol) 20 mg prescription beta blocker
When I was suffering from palpitations, my doctor offered me a couple of medicines to try and help. Inderal was one of them. It is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure, palpitations and anxiety attacks. Since I have a tendency for slightly high blood pressure …
Alli Weight Loss Supplement
I was very inticed by this and wanted to try it to help me lose about 15 to 20 pounds, I’ve never been one to use diet supplements but because this one is FDA approved was why I finally gave in and purchased it. It’s pretty expensive for the …
Forever Living Toothgel
I’m ashamed to admit that when I was a kid, I had bad breath. My mom told me to use the Forever Living Toothgel, and just a few days of using it as a toothpaste, the bad breath was gone. I think it was halitosis, I just didn’t know …
Soltice Topical Analgesic Quick-Rub 3 oz
Soltice rub has been around for many years. I have fibromyalgia so I have become a bit of an expert on pain rubs, since I have probably used most of them at least once. This older salve is one of the first I ever remember using, back in my teens …
Amberen (menopause treatment)
I found a very safe natural treatment for menopause called Amberen. Amberen is a healthy choice for menopause. I was listening to the radio one day and heard about this commercial for menopause and was very interested. When it talked about getting rid of hot flashes, …
Blue Goo Cracked Heel Skin Softener
As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …
WaterPik Dental Water Jet (Oral Health)
Do you worry about your hygiene? Cause for me I really do. I guess I am a little OCD about it. I used to spend half in hour in the bathroom alone just to care for my mouth. I would brush my teeth for 5 minutes, floss for 10 …
Korres Guava Body Butter
I’ve never tried a body butter before, and I was a little bit afraid too because I thought it would of clogged up my pores, and leave it irritated. I also thought that it would have the same consistency as the butter you eat, thick and oily! But after …
Nature’s Inventory Sciatic Soothe Wellness Oil
When I developed a severe pain that started in my lower back and radiated down my leg and into my foot, I at first assumed it was my fibromyalgia playing another nasty trick. When it did not get better as soon as I expected, I started to wonder if it …
Classique L-Glutathione supplement
Glutathione food supplements are skyrocketing in the market today because of its recently discovered benefits that is to whiten skin. I am blessed with a fair skin tone so I was not really amazed with this supplement, but when a friend of mine testified that it can helped cure …
Retacnyl Cream
Some five years ago I had a really severe case of acne. I had been to several facial centers for treatment and tried almost everything every one I knew recommended. Somehow, I thought it’s never gonna go away, until I finally decided to take a visit to a dermatologist.
It …
Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath powder 2 oz
I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …
Tech Health Tens 3000 Unit
I received a Tens Unit after an accident in order to aid in the healing process, and to help control pain. Since I had never heard of, let alone used one before, I figured I ought to find out what I could about this device.
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Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for Body Care
I first bought Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for body care years ago at a local health food store. I wanted to try it for my skin and hair. It just so happens that use for skin and hair is just what it says on the jar. …
Nature’s Way Alive Daily Women’s Ultra Potency Multivitamin 60 tablets
I have been taking multi vitamins to support my general health for years. I have several conditions that benefit from this—“ fibromyalgia, possible lupus, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have used different brands, and generally alternate if I am taking additional supplements, so as not to “overdose” on specific nutrients.
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Classic tooth brush
Since 1 year I am using the Classic tooth brush to brush my teeth. And since I am using it I normally don’t have any dental problems. The brush is very flexible and very easy to use. It comes in many sizes for different ages of …
Metathione capsules
At first, I was very skeptic of purchasing this product. I am very conscious when it comes to taking OTC medicines or supplements. I first saw this from my friend who I haven’t seen for a long time, and I was surprised to see how fair and even her …
Neutrogena: Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen
So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …
Crystal Essence Pomegranate Mineral Deodorant Body Spray 4 oz
Ever since I learned about the aluminum in most antiperspirant
products causing an increased cancer risk, I have been looking for a
natural alternative. I have found a few that work moderately well,
but none that are good enough to replace the standard mainstream
products I have been using for years, like Secret.
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Colgate Plax Mouthwash
Mouthwash is vital for my oral hygiene as brushing alone is not enough and it is much convenient to bring alone than a toothbrush and toothpaste when I’m outside. One of the new mouthwashes in the market that I tried is the Colgate Plax. After a week it was …
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test - 3 Tests
All of a sudden, I became aware that my period is late. Although my periods are usually regular, there are also severely intensive, painful, and related with very annoying iron-deficiency anemia. Thus, I am bound to say I really did not miss it at first, but gradually I started …
Jenny Craig Weight Loss program
Several years ago I signed up with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss program.
I paid for the lifetime membership. This meant I could always go back for more counseling at any time, at any location.
I went in once a week, was weighed, had a counseling session that lasted about …
Thymes Essentials Face Mist Toner 2 ounce
I have been a fan of the Thymes company ever since I used one of their products for the first time. The quality is never a question, and the fragrances used are magnificent and always original and unique, even when they are just simple interpretations of a single scent.
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Boiron Roxalia Sore Throat Hoarseness Tablets 60 ea
I picked up these throat tablets at a nutrition store, because I sometimes suffer from a hoarse throat due to reflux flareups. It can actually evolve into soreness, but it is usually just a croacky voice and a feeling like I need to clear my throat a lot.
It …
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
I normally would not have considered purchasing this product, but it was on sale at a local discount shopping store and I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees. I like the fact that it contains natural ingredients, like all of the company’s products. The tin that …
Mutant Mass Strawberry Banana Protien Supplement
A few months ago, I decided to put on a few pounds, not just pounds in general but muscle mass. So I figured that I will need more help on achieving the amount of calories, protein and amino acids in my body. So I went out and bought me …
Activated B-complex
Product Description: This is a product from a company called Market America. It is called Activated B-complex and is a combination of 8 different B-vitamins which are enzymatically activated prior to utilization by the body. This means there are circumstances in which the reaction is either slowed or inhibited in …
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