Health Reviews
Neutrogena Ultimate Moisture Day Cream
This is a review for a facial moisturizer I cannot find locally, although it is made by an American company. It may be available but so far I have not found it, unless perhaps it is packaged or marketed differently. The product is made by Neutrogena, and is called Ultimate …
Soft Whisper Antiperspirant Deodorant Cucumber Green Tea Scent
I have really enjoyed scented deodorants for a while. I noticed that if you choose the right one, the scents can be very alluring. I decided to try a scented deodorant that I did not recognize when I saw it on the shelf at a local Dollar Tree store. …
Panasonic Handheld Reach Easy Rolling Massager (EV2510K Model)
The Panasonic Handheld Reach Easy Rolling Massager cost me around thirty dollars when I purchased it. I had read and heard a number of positive things about this personal massager, so I made the decision to give it a try and I haven’t regretted that decision. I would’ve preferred …
Burt’s Bees Bug Bite Relief
I recently read an article that stated mosquitos were attracted to people who were less stressed than others. Anyone who works a full time job, has two kids, a house and budget to maintain, and a husband to baby whenever he gets sick will know that there’s plenty of …
Butt Naked Baby Nurturing Oil, White Tea & Calendula 2 oz
The cute name of this product, believe it or not, is not why I bought it, although I am subject to falling for those kind of marketing ploys. I actually bought it for myself, not a baby—“ and because of the ingredients. I have always been a tea lover and …
Strepsils Honey and Lemon for Sore Throats
For the past three or four nights I have woken up in the night with my own coughing. It is a very dry cough that has left my throat red, raw and swollen. I have been so stressed and busy lately that I have been ignoring this …
Altus Be Fit Look Fit Adjustable Bow Bar
Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …
Planned Parenthood
I recently had a pregnancy scare. After not getting my period for about two weeks I freaked out and decided to go to Planned Parenthood. That whole week, I was a paranoid mess, complete and utter mess. I hope I never have to go through anything like that ever …
Adidas Cotton Tech Aluminium Free Deodorant, Fitness Fresh 1.6 oz
I ordered this deodorant after noticing it was different from others. I have been trying out natural deodorants in an attempt to find one that worked well enough to replace my usual aluminum containing one. Aluminum is linked to cancer, and with a family history of breast cancer, I am …
Alba Botanica Sun Lipcare SPF 25 0.15 oz
I have used the Alba spf 18 lip balm, and when I went to look for another because I ended up giving the first one to someone who liked it, I found this one instead. It has a higher spf—“ 25 instead of 18, and has most of the same …
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash 1L
I’ve always been using Listerine mouthwash as part of my oral hygiene. For me, brushing seems incomplete without a mouthwash, especially with the brand that I really trust–Listerine. I tried a few kinds of this mouthwash, but I have to admit this time, I really did not pay attention …
NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890)
NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …
Whisper Ultra Thin Pads
Just like every woman, I want to be fresh and dry everyday especially if I have my period. I sought protection all the time from feminine wetness and odor because it make me uncomfortable if I am in such situation.
Whisper Ultra …
Skinwhite Glutathione Whitening Soap
I ran out of soap one time and asked mom if there are any spare bath soaps she could give since she’s the one who does the groceries. She handed me a bar of SkinWhite Glutathione Whitening Soap. If I were to choose, I probably would be …
Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
My mother bought herself a Philips Sonicare toothbrush earlier in the year and was raving on about it, so it should not have come as a surprise when I received one for my birthday!
I was a little sceptical over the toothbrush if I’m honest; I had resisted …
Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops
Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops were recommended to me by my eye doctor after I had lasik eye surgery. This doctor, by the way, was voted one of the best in the US. The drops are made by the Allergan Company. My doctor told me to …
True Cold Milled Pre-ground Flaxseed supplement for smoothies
I love, love, LOVE this product! A few years ago, I was trying to whip myself into shape, and I’d managed to lose quite a bit of weight in about a six month period, and I was exercising every day, but apparently, though I was eating healthy, it wasn’t …
Iron Gym Doorway Exercise Bar
I like this little simple piece of home gym equipment and it has worked in many ways for me. I have noticed considerable gains in the size and strength of some of my larger muscle groups, particularly the back muscles, shoulders and chest area muscles.
I do however find that …
Posturepedia Pillow
The posturpedic pillow is one that I have been wanting for some time because I was having problems with my neck. Every night I would go to sleep and when I woke up I would have very severe pain in the upper portion of my neck. The pain felt …
Children’s Benadryl Perfect Measure Pre-Filled Spoons Cherry 10 ea
I have seasonal allergies to unspecified pollen and molds. Sometimes they are mild, but often severe. For my allergies, I have tried just about every kind of prescription and over the counter antihistamine, and none of them are anywhere near as effective for me as Benadryl. Benadryl is the medication …
Grandpa Brand Pine Tar Soap 3.25 oz
When I was shopping in a GNC store one day, I decided to try out some products for fun. While I was not having any skin problems at the time, I had heard of many people who were fond of pine tar soaps and shampoos for skin problems, and I …
Taebo Workout System
If you are someone who is looking for a way to get yourself back into shape but you do not want to spend the time or effort that it actually takes to join a gym and commute there every day. Or you just want to save the money …
ReNu MultiPlus Multi-Purpose Solution
ReNu Multiplus is the new contact lens cleanser or solution that my brother is using. I used to see him using Lens Care which is also a multi purpose solution that helps clean, disinfects, rinse and adds value to storing your contact lenses. ReNu Multi-Plus is a tri-action formula …
Nature Made Vitamin E
Because my diet is so restrictive (I am hypoglycemic), I have to take daily vitamins just to supplement because I do not get them from food like normal people can. Vitamin E is not a very hard vitamin to get in my diet, but I do not get …
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 …
Alpine X-treme Body Wash
When I was younger, my family used to have bars of soap for use in the shower. When we first started using body wash, we bought the cheapest brand, which didn’t smell very good and wasn’t a great quality.
About a year ago we discovered Alpine X-treme body wash. …
Quantum Super Lysine Plus+ 180 Tablets
I have an occasional cold sore, which usually occurs when I am tried or run down. When I was going through a stressful period during a family member’s illness, I was having more than my fair share of them. I used various creams and topical treatments, which helped, but …
i-need Shiatsu Seat Topper with Heat at Brookstone
My boyfriend bought this massage chair topper for me for Christmas, and it was honestly because I preferred this to the larger, more expensive chair that I had tried out when we were shopping. Although the topper isn’t quite as extensive in massaging all parts of the body, I …
Equate: Cotton Swabs
Equate: Cotton Swabs work just as well as the name brand cotton swabs, although I have noticed that the Walmart brand seem to have slightly less cotton, although really, it is not an overly noticeable difference. They still come across as being soft and gentle. I do really like …
Transition Lenses
I love to wear colored and also disposable contact lenses, and I change brands once a while, just to have a feel of what different types of brands are like. There’s this latest brand that was on a promotion that I received a flyer from, and it is …
Lotus Herbal Clay White Black Clay Skin Whitening Face Pack
During one of shopping routines last week to the supermarket nearby, I happen to see this skin care product called Lotus Herbal clay white black clay skin whitening face pack. The fact that I always loved experimenting with different skin care products that seemed to catch my fancy, together …
Liquid Skin Waterproof Bandage
In recent times I have been in search of a bandage that is truly waterproof. I wanted something that would protect any paper cuts I was getting from the burning and stinging of hand washing and dish washing. I had tried a few bandages, but they were not working …
Shape: Sculpt Your Abs Workout DVD
I thought I—˜d change my routine up this week by trying out a new workout DVD. With the Shape: Sculpt Your Abs DVD; I have my choice of a Cardio Workout, four separate Ab workouts, and the bonus 12 minute Total Body Blitz.
This DVD, said to use moves …
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Jasmine & Vitamin E Moisture Cream 3 oz
When I was at a friend’s house, I noticed how nice she smelled after her evening routine of cleansing her face. I asked what the scent was I was smelling, and she said it was her moisturizer. I had to find out what it was. She used Alba Botanica …
Zand Herbalozenge Organic Cranberry Raspberry 18 Lozenges
I have been using zinc lozenges for years to treat colds before they get too severe. In my experience, various brands all work—“ it is just a matter of finding the ones that are the most palatable and have fewer unwanted effects. One of these effects of zinc lozenges is …
The Firm Cardio Overdrive DVD
I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …
Target Up & Up Premium Whitening Strips
Right now I am in the process of changing jobs, and I always try to do my best to make a positive impression during job interviews. Although I try to take good care of my teeth, lately I have noticed that they are not as white as I …
California Baby Bug Repellent Spray with Citronella
I really don’t like the smell of citronella. My mother used to have those candles all over our patio and porches and it just stunk to high heaven and I couldn’t imagine that it would deter the bugs. More like it would deter your guests from wanting to sit …
Expecta Lipil
This Expecta Lipil is a Soft gel capsule specially for Pregnant and nursing moms.It has rich DHA which is for the development of brain and eyes of the baby.When the pregnancy has been confirmed it is recommended to take one capsule in a day for giving the necessary …
Natural Headache Remedies
Headache usually is a pain that disturbs the area of your head. There are myriad ways and reasons for the occurrence of headaches. I have faced the similar problem of headache. It cannot be ignored although it is due to stress and tension. All you need to …
Flora Safflower Oil
In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Being a child who was very apt to catch any cold or flu that came her way, and suffered from several different allergies on top of all that, my mother was always worrying about my health. Some time, later on in my childhood, she discovered Lysol’s disinfectant spray and …
Midro Tee (Tea)
I don’t get a lot of problems with my stomach or of going to the bathroom. But, when I do it is quite a tough one. I get constipated for days which is really a feeling I detest, probably worse than diarrhea. I usually use old remedies …
Bonus Anti-Bacterial Liquid Handsoap
I bought this at our local supermarket and it cost really cheap. It had a lavender scent smell and when I used it, the lavender scent was very heavenly and not overpowering and strong but just right. It stays on your hands as long as you don’t wash or …
Oral B Soft Small Head Toothbrush Polishing Cup Design
I always look for comfort when I’m tooth brush shopping and I prefer soft bristles for my sensitive teeth and gums and a small head for my smallish mouth. Many toothbrush heads are just to big for my liking. I have actually been known to select a child’s …
Seaband Ginger Gumanti Motion Sickness Relief
I’ve sort of developed a rather embarrassing problem when it comes to motion sickness over the years. When I was a teenager, I used to be able to read in the car and it would never bother me. And I didn’t even realize I’d developed a problem with motion …
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