Health Reviews
Fungoral (Ketoconazole 2%) Shampoo
Fungoral is a shampoo which features antifungal capacities and it is used to cure fungal skin infections. Its main ingredient is ketoconazole which can be commercially found in shampoos, topical creams and oral tablets. Ketoconazole 2% is also quite famous under the Nizoral brand name.
Personally I suffer from …
TerraNova Gardenia Soothing Bath Salts 20 oz.
I take a hot bath every night. This is partly to relax and sleep soundly, and partly to treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. A nice hot bath before bed has turned out to be one of the best therapies I have ever used, and has far surpassed …
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Red Lavender Tea ( For Relaxation )
Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …
HAND SANITIZER
These days, keeping hands clean and sanitized seems to be more important than ever. I am not always near water when I feel I really need to sanitize my hands. To combat this, I found Walgreens’ liquid hand sanitizer to work, beautifully, for me and for my entire family.
The …
Rejoice Shampoo: Long
I just used Rejoice Long Shampoo. It was really a wonderful experience. I haven’t shampooed my hair for 2 days now, having only used bar soap because we ran out of shampoos. I just bought two sachets to try the new product from Rejoice and I really liked it. …
Daslin-NF syrup
I have a 4 years old son. My son is very sharp, intelligent and also very naughty. But whenever my child falls ill I loose my patience to do any thing else. I become worried and also feel very sad. This time when my …
Carefree Barely There Pantyliners
I have been a loyal user of Carefree products. I may have gotten it from my mom who is also an avid Carefree user ever since she was young. I really need to wear panty liners all the time every time except when I am at home or when …
Angel Soft Tissues
I am slowly getting over a cold whcich has required me to blow my nose, literally constantly. My employer purchased angel soft tissues, so I have been using those tissues while I am work. Although it may be because they are purchased in bulk by a large company, I …
Berries & Blossoms soap bar from the Southern Bell soap company
The Southern Bell soap company is one of my favorite local vendors for natural handmade soaps. I have bought several of their soap bars from craft fairs where they had a table or booth. One favorite is Blossoms and Berries. This is an indescribably lovely blend of ripe …
Revital
I am a housewife and I have small children who are very naughty. I have a lot of work pressure as I have to prepare the breakfast before my children go to the school in the morning and I also take care of the rest of my family. …
Arthritis- A Natural Approach DVD
When it comes to pain management, I will leave no stone unturned. I recently came across the Arthritis: A Natural Approach DVD, and knew I was onto something. Lately it has occurred to me that pills are often the first line of defense from pain.
What …
Crest Vivid White Night
I recently discovered that Crest had come out with this toothpaste when I bought it by mistake. You see, I was used to buying the Crest Vivid White, and I didn’t even notice the slight difference in the packaging for the “night” version of this toothpaste. So, …
Village Naturals Therapy Muscle Relief Natural Lotion 16 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and often employ the use of massage therapy for muscle spasms and general pain. I use a variety of oils, lotions and creams for massage. After using some of the Village bath soak products and being impressed with the quality for the low price, I decided …
Odor-Eaters Foot & Sneaker Spray Powder 4 oz
Prevention is often the best medicine, and that is why I would like to recommend this product to anyone who wears shoes on a regular basis. We can all get fungus if we sweat in our shoes. Having diabetes, it is especially important for me to take care of …
Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
One of the many food items Nutrisystem offers is the Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. This is a one of their breakfast food items. I really like chocolate chips. So, this was an obvious choice for me to try. I didn’t eat it for breakfast. …
Women’s Degree Fresh Oxygen Body Responsive Deodorant Stick
I tried Degree deodorant stick for the first time because it was on sale and I had a coupon so it was a great deal. Now I buy it even at regular price. My favorite scent is the fresh oxygen but all of them are nice. This deodorant works, …
Listerine Vanilla Mint Sensitive Mouthwash
I have always heard about Listerine Mouthwash. Strangely enough the comments have always been mixed. One set thought the product burned like the bowels of hell, others thought it was excellent. As much as people complained about the pain though, the overall feedback was the product was excellent.
I had …
VH essentials Rapid Screening Test for bacterial vaginal infection 2 ea
I have diabetes, and part of this lovely disease can be frequently occurring yeast infections. Since every symptom might not indicate a yeast infection, it is often better to be safe than sorry. I have had cases where a shift in pH or something weird would cause a bacterial overgrowth …
Leyende Body Moisturizer
When I buy moisturizers, I always try the ones under well-known names, like Nivea. But this time, I tried a lesser-known product called Leyende Body Moisturizer. The first thing I noticed about this product was its soft, relaxing scent. Of course it was fragrant, because of the organic ingredients …
King Bio Homeopathic Anti-Aging & Wrinkles 2oz
I turned forty a couple of years ago and since then I have noticed every little line and wrinkle on my face. Some friends share my obsession, and understand totally. One such friend showed up on my doorstep one day with a little pump bottle—“ of King Bio Anti Aging …
Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C Tablets
One of the vitamin supplements I take daily is the Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C Tablets. Vitamin C is needed by the body to help support the immune system to help keep you healthy. I personally take these supplements to help prevent the cold and flu because I need …
Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gelcaps, 50-Count
I regularly take over the counter pain medications when necessary for menstrual cramps, headache or fibromyalgia pain. Sometimes I use an anti inflammatory type like ibuprofen, but at other times I prefer to spare my sensitive stomach and take Tylenol. The last time I had an accidental injury was when …
Biolage by Matrix Color Care Shampoo 33.8 oz
This shampoo was one option recommended to me by my hairstylist the last time I had it professionally colored. It looked great—“ I had highlights put in, and I really wanted to keep the brightness of the color for as long as I could.
I had tried non-salon brands and never …
Arnica Gel pain relief
Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …
Crystal Body Deodorant Roll-On by Crystal
I was given a bottle of this by someone who did not like it. They had bought it, decided it was not what they thought it would be, tried it once, and gave it away.
While I can’t say that it is my favorite product ever, I think …
Body Fantasies Moisturizing Body Wash Fresh White Musk Fantasy
Parfums De Coeur has been making a line of inexpensive fragranced body sprays and other products for over a decade now. The line continues to change and evolve, with less popular scents giving way to new ideas. There is one of their scents that has always been …
Icy & Hot Pain Relieving Cream
Icy&Hot is a pain reliever that can be used for many things. This is a temporary pain relieving cream that relaxes areas that are causing pain. This is the type of cream that athletes use when exercising, has a sprained or strained muscle, or are having pain for any …
ChapStick lip balm Classic Spearmint, 0.15-Ounce
There are a few products that are unquestioned as leaders in the field. Chapstick is one of them. It’s one of those products that is so iconic, even when people are referring to other brands of lip balm, they often call it “chapstick” even though it is clearly not the …
Organix Cough and Sore Throat Drops
Organix Cough and Sore Throat Drops are made by the same company that manufactures Cold-Eeze, a more mainstream cold preparation, but they are all organic! This is a first You can sometimes find both products side by side in large grocery and drug stores, or you can …
Umberto Oval Brush #302
This brush was given to me by a friend, whose hairdresser recommended it for her hair. It is a classy looking brush with a wooden handle—“ and its performance is even better. This brush has a combination of synthetic and natural fibers. Part of the bristles are nylon, and …
Trojan 10kg Dumbbell Set
Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …
Source Naturals EGCG From Green Tea 50mg 120 ct
I am overweight and diabetic, like so many in our population. I have been trying to lose weight for years, and have made a lot of progress, but to keep on top of it, I like to use products that enhance metabolism and insulin efficiency. I have taken green tea …
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Spray 4 oz
I bought this spray after developing a bad acne rash in response to a sun product I used. It covered my back and upper arms and a small part of my thighs.
Since I have always been happy with Neutrogena products in general, I chose the brand I trusted. I …
Scholl Dual Action Foot File
This Scholl Dual Action Foot File is rather expensive for a foot file at about £5, although you can find it cheaper online. For me, the one advantage this file has over other files is its design which I think does allow me to more easily reach awkward …
Mclaren Hospice Care
Last year my grandmother went to the emergency room and being it was a different hospital system than normal, they had none of her medical records. Because they had none of her records, several tests had to be run and the nurses, really didn’t listen to some of …
The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion
I am one of those persons who do not have the liberty to flaunt my beautiful feet. Since the skin on my feet always feels rough and dry, I tend to have cracks especially on the underside of my heels, which sometimes makes it difficult for me to wear …
Village Naturals Therapy Stress & Tension Mineral Shower Gel
I used to use this shower gel before I came across Power Stick Intensity Shower Gel for Men. Now I use that because it’s cheaper and works just as well. I will say however that the one thing this shower gel has over the Power Stick brand is that …
Claire’s ear care antiseptic
My daughter has wanted to get her ears pierced for some time. I waited for over a year before having them done. I wanted to make sure it was something she wanted to do and that she was at an appropriate age. We finally got her …
Rite Aid Wintergreen Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% 16 fl oz
I have always used the green alcohol with wintergreen (methyl salicylate) when I needed something quick for a sprain, or sore muscles. I have used it for body aches with the flu as well. It makes a good substitute for a muscle rub or cream when you do not want …
Tag Away, Homeopathic Skin Tag Remover
Over the years I developed unsightly small moles and warts on my cheeks, neck, chest and hands. I believe I inherited this problem from my mother’s side of the family as most of them have moles and warts all over their face and body. I was growing concerned about …
Sonoma Lavender Eucalyptus Dots Spa Herbal Blankie
I have fibromyalgia, and heat is one thing that helps me without fail. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces pain dependably.
I have long been a fan of heated rice packs and microwavable sinus pillows, booties, mittens, and anything else that gives warmth that you can relax with without being tied …
Weightwatchers online
I subscribed to weightwatchers online from December 2012 to August 2013. It worked initially. I went from 145 lbs to 132 lbs in 4 months. Then I slowly gained the weight back up and hit a plateau around 134 —“ 138 lbs. It is not until I quit and …
Medport On the Go Sharps Transport & Disposal (6 Pack)
I am diabetic and must check my blood sugar several times a day. I don’t like to dispose of lancets improperly, as this can be dangerous for other people and animals. For my home, there are lancet and needle containers that you can fill and then mail in for disposal. …
VioLight Slim Sonic Portable Toothbrush
I know when most people think about a portable toothbrush they know that just about any one is portable, but you don’t always travel with the toothbrush you use at home, especially if it is an electric one. I love the Violight system of toothbrushes because not only are they …
Kotex Soft and Smooth Pads
I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …
Nature’s measure men’s essential vitamins
The Nature’s measure men’s essential vitamins are cheap vitamins that I picked up from some dollar store. It’s a month’s supply worth and you take one a day for 30 days. I think these vitamins are a joke and the ingredients are very poor quality because they only cost …
Grampa’s Garden Breathe E-Z Aromatherapy Pillow Clouds Fabric
What started out as a quest for a small travel pillow ended up being a new aroma therapy adventure. I liked the feel of the flax-filled pillow that I saw at a friend’s house, and asked where it came from. I wanted something small, about the same size, that I …
Naive Peach Hair Shampoo 550ml (made in Japan)
This shampoo is a Japanese product, which I ordered after my brother sent me some other health and beauty aids from Japan and I became interested in them. This shampoo can be ordered online and is available for purchase to people in the US.
It is a lovely …
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 …
Altus Athletic Waist Trimmer
Altus Athletic Waist Trimmer was worth $13 when I bought it online. Like many others I bought before, it is pretty comfortable. I think it is more comfortable than the others I bought before, and it was not as thick as others, making it pretty lightweight and wearable anywhere …
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