Health Reviews
Oral B Proxabrush
I recently had a dental implant placed in my mouth, and my doctor gave me one of these so I could keep the area around it clean. It’s a very basic tool - a thin plastic handle with a small, narrow brush attached at the top. The …
Pearl Ice Full Face Mask
A few weeks back —“ I suddenly got a call from my friend (who lived nearby) and she seemed so excited about a product that she wanted to me to come over almost immediately. Though I tried to explain to her that I would come as soon as I …
Lingzhi Coffee
I tried this coffee before and I can say that it became effective to me. I just stopped drinking that coffee because the price has increase.
Lingzhi Coffee is an anti oxidant coffee that is made of a mushroom that was proven to cure and prevent all kind of …
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 …
Eucerin Calming Body Wash Daily Shower Oil 8.4 oz
I bought this product when I was having a severe winter itch issue. I was unsure at first what it was, a shower wash or an oil. The description defied logic to me. It looked thin in the bottle like an oil, and it was an amber color which seemed …
Rhea Ascorbic Acid
I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …
Self Super Maxi Pads
I needed some plain maxi pads after I gave birth to my daughter. I wasn’t allowed to wear tampons of course. I was trying to find something simple like the pads they give you at the hospital after having a baby. I saw some pads at the store called …
FarmHouse Fresh Nectar Bath Pure Whole Milk & Chicory Root 8 oz
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I love taking my nightly hot bath. It is relaxing, fun, and therapeutic. In fact, it has given me back my life. I have suffered from fibromyalgia since my late teens, with symptoms like extreme fatigue, muscle pain and spasms, nerve pain, and overlapping problems like migraines and …
Equate: Mint Flavor Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse
Equate: Mint Flavor Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse is a product that I have switched over to after comparing it to ACT and finding no difference at all in the active ingredient and very little difference in the inactive ingredients. This rinse also has the American Dental Association’s Seal on it, …
Antibacterial cleanser
Equate Antibacterial Soap has been a nice addition to our home. You can purchase equate products at Walmart. Some of the generic brands I do not like, and even some of the equate products are cheap and therefore unappealing to me as a useful product. However, …
ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets
I’m always a little hesitant to try products that supposedly treat scars, but I have to admit that I was a little pulled by this product, the ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets, which promised a two month supply, with reusable pads, and cost only $20, and also said it would …
Cankermelts Medicated Discs 36 ea
I get the occasional canker sore, and when I got one recently, I wanted to find a product that I had used before, which was a patch that is placed over the sore, that adheres and heals the sore while protecting you from pain at the same time.
I …
AG Industries Home Health Castor Oil 16 oz
I have fibromyalgia and one way to fight it is with gentle massage. I use a variety of massage oils and lotions, and it has become a hobby of mine to make my own blends from good quality carrier oils and essential oils. One staple that I use is …
Secret Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Aerosol Spray Powder Fresh
My mom has used this product for years, and when we went away on a trip and I forgot my deodorant, I used hers for almost two weeks. I’ve long been a fan of Secret, but I normally use the invisible solids that they offer. They last longer, …
Anti- Stress Microwaveable Neck Pillow
Sitting for long hours in front of the computer or even while I was travelling left me with a severe neck pain. Though the pain surfaced mainly around my neck and shoulder area- it did make my whole body tired and stressed. In fact sometimes my pain would become …
Breath Right Nasal Strips
My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …
Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Baby-Mild Pure Castile Soap 32 oz.
After having used a very expensive unscented foaming soap for the restrooms, our church cleaning lady finally wised up and switched to this great Dr. Bronner’s product. The upstairs restroom was used by both genders, and some of the older church members had skin problems or sensitive skin, so she …
Mack’s Dry-n-Clear 1 oz bottle
I absolutely hate the sensation of water in my ears. It is uncomfortable and disorienting. When I swim, I wear earplugs. I don’t normally get water in my ears when I shower, but on one strange occasion, I did get some in while rinsing my hair. …
Mesigyna Birth Control Shot
Being a young woman that wants to prevent getting pregnant before I am ready for such a responsibility I went to my family doctor and talked to her about forms of birth control. She of course mentioned the condom, the birth control pills and last but not least the …
MD Herbal Solutions Depression Treatment
My uncle is the type of person who does not believe in doctors, he thinks that they use medication as a way to trick you into the system and he works for a holistic treatment company that is in the business of telling customers that they can solve health …
Marcy Upright Exercise Bike
I purchased the Marcy ME-708 Upright Exercise Bike from Walmart in December 2010. While I did my research and found as many cons as there were pros for this bike I felt that with the price and design of the bike it was worth giving it a shot. …
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 …
Thorne Research MediClear Powder (nutritional supplement) 34.6 oz
I have irritable bowel syndrome, and the symptoms have plagued me for years. I manage it pretty well with fiber, aloe vera, and careful diet, but sometimes it flares up anyway, when I am under stress or other things go awry in my body. This supplement was recommended by some …
Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com Ovulation Test Strips
Trying to conceive can be one of the most magical and one of the most stressful times in a woman’s life. That’s why many women will look for the best products on the market to assist in conceiving. The only downfall is that after awhile, brand name …
GNC Ultra Probiotic Complex 50 30 capsules
At the advice of my doctor (and because of my own experience) I take a probiotic whenever I have to take a course of antibiotic drugs. In the past I have developed both yeast infections and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms from taking antibiotics, and I learned my lesson …
Centrum Multi-Vitamins
I have recently switched to Centrum after I realized that my old vitamins wasn’t doing me a lot of good except make me gain weight. I don’t know if anybody of you have felt how it is to be like a zombie, but Centrum has made me zombie like. …
Listerine Pocket Paks Freshburst Strips
I was curious as to how well a little strip placed on the tongue could actually freshen the breath. I decided to give it a try to see if I liked it. I picked up a three pack of Listerine PocketPaks for $3.96 at Walmart, which had 24 strips …
Soy Lecithin from All Nature
I do not understand those people who neglect their own health. I consider that the robust health is a gift from the God and it is the duty of everyone to use this gift in a proper way and to take care constantly of this treasure. I am sure …
Gerber Grins & Giggles Roll On Baby Powder 2 oz
I don’t have a baby, but I do like to use powder to keep dry and comfortable. Since dry powder is messy, gets all over the room and your clothes and is not good to breathe, I look for liquid versions. I have tried a couple, and I only bought …
Naturopatch Essential Oil Therapy Patches Arnica 10 ct
I have always loved aroma therapy and the use of essential oils. I have quite a collection myself. Sometimes I add them to massage oils or creams to treat muscle pain with. Arnica oil is one essential oil that I have added to most of the products I use for …
Masada Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salts, Unscented 4 lbs
I take a nightly soak to help with fibromyalgia symptoms. It is something I have been doing for years, and I find it more useful than just about any other therapy. I am a true believer in the use of mineral baths, and salt from the Dead Sea is a …
Crest Whitening Strips
As I established in previous reviews, my teeth are not very bright, particularly the front ones, on which I wear caps. As a result, I spotted Crest White Strips being advertised on Cable television and decided to give the whitening product a try. First of all the product establishes …
Borion Sedalia 60 tablets (homeopathic stress remedy)
After being somewhat satisfied that one of their other products worked for me, I went to the store here that sells homeopathic remedies of all kinds, and found one for stress. I had tried Hyland’s before and it did not work. I had come to believe that none of them …
EBI Bone Healing System
I recently had a procedure done to remove a bunion on my right foot, while also fusing a joint in my foot to make sure the bunion did not occur again. In order to speed up my healing process, my doctor requested a bone growth stimulator.
I met with …
Abra Therapeutics Muscle Therapy Bath 17 ounce
I purchased this bath soak after reading a review from another fibromyalgia patient who was a big fan. I’ve used several mineral bath soaks, generally formulated for relaxation or muscle pain. I have serious muscle cramps with my fibromyalgia, especially in the winter. Sometimes my …
Comfort Products Air Bubble Bath Spa Mat
I bought this item when I began really missing the hot tub which was installed in a home I lived in a few years ago. It was so nice for my fibromyalgia and stiff joints.
I really wanted this to provide the same sort of relaxing experience but it …
Visine Total Eye Soothing Eye Wipes 30 ct
When I am not writing, I am often cooking. As an at home caretaker, I prepare all the special meals for myself and my mother, who is on a dialysis renal diabetic diet. Hers is quite a complicated one, and I often prepare my own meals separately. In other words, …
AcneFree Acne & Blackhead Terminator
Unfortunately, I have been one of those youths who had to deal with severe acne breakouts. At the time, I didn’t know how to properly care for my skin, so I was all over the place with different products and make-ups and even the dreaded pancake make-up which was …
Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint
Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint is a fairly good product. I have tried these and they do dissolve well and not make such a mess like other, traditional whitening strips do. I am not sure how strong Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint are, though, because …
Remington EP5000SS Smooth & Silky Women’s Rechargeable Epilator
Late last year I bought Remington EP5000SS Smooth & Silky Women’s Rechargeable Epilator for $30 online when I started to epilate again. It was made by Remington, and with a nice design of dark red and gray colors, and its versatility and neat features, it is one of the …
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 …
Viviscal Extra Strength Hair Nutrients Food Supplements
Hair is a girl’s crowning glory. The ideal hair for women should be long. When the hair is long, the women look beautiful and appealing. However, if it is long but dull and frizzy it looks appalling. I, too, is having problem on making my hair grows healthy. It …
The Diva Cup - A Vaginal Cup
A vaginal cup is not something that you normally talk about, but I have to say that I love my Diva Cup. I first heard about them ten years ago and had no idea why anybody would get one. About nine months ago I had to take a …
ADC Aneroid Blood Pressure Cuff
Being the nurse student in the family, my relatives usually call me over to come and check their blood pressure often because there are many who have high blood pressure issues. I would always have to borrow a cuff to do so, but eventually just bought my own …
Thor Fizzy Ball Single/ bath fizzy by Melt
I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia—“ and just to relax and sleep better. This has been a serious therapy for me for several years, and it has helped more than anything doctors have given me to treat the condition. It’s also helped …
Caldera Releaf Neck Rest
Since I a net savvy person and tend to spend a lot of my time in front of the computer, I often experience a severe neck pain -every now and then. Sometimes the pain becomes so worst that that I find it difficult to even move my neck comfortably …
Aubrey Organics Natural Spa Sea Wonders Bath Salts 12 oz
I enjoy taking a nightly bath to help treat the pain and cramps of fibromyalgia, and very often I use bath salts, because of the high mineral content. This helps to draw out toxins from the body, and also to add magnesium to the water which may benefit the muscles …
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