Health Reviews
Iron Gym
I recently started working out and saw an advertisement for the Iron Gym, it was supposedly an at-home chin-up, pull-up, push-up, sit-up, and dip device that required no installation to work and could hold up to 300 pounds. I was a little skeptical at first but when it went …
Banalg Muscle Pain Reliever Liniment 2 oz
When I hurt my back at work years ago, I was unable to move without extreme pain. I hobbled to the emergency clinic, where I was told to stay in bed for two days without walking, take the anti-inflammatory drugs they gave me, and use Banalg pain reliever. Being a …
Method Foaming Hand Wash Eucalyptus Mint 10 oz
I have always been a big fan of Method health and beauty products and their self foaming hand soaps are a favorite. I have used several of the scents they have available, and even ordered refills. This eucalyptus mint is one that I found recently, and I was absolutely thrilled. …
Healing Garden relax therapy
I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …
Dove Anti-Perspirant Deodorant in Original Clean
Awhile ago I bought Dove Anti-Perspirant Deodorant in Original Clean from my local Rite Aid Drugstore for around $3. I must say I heard good things about how the deodorant keep your underarm area soft and smooth and sweat free, but I must say it didn’t work for me. …
Elliptical Trainer Precor EFX 5.21i
Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …
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 …
Slim in 6
Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …
Crest Pro-Health Night Clean Mint Mouthwash Rinse
I have tried several different mouth rinses or mouth washes over the years and some were pretty good. Those, I still buy. Others, I feel were pretty terrible, and those I now avoid. The first time I tried Crest Pro-Health Night Clean Mouth Wash, it was …
StayFree Overnight Ultra Thin Maxis
Ordinarily I wouldn’t review such a personal product. But there are so few menstrual products on the market that actually do what they say they will. However, Stayfree is one of those products. This particular pad is longer than your average pad, and is designed to …
Valeo Yoga Mat
I am an avid user of Valeo Yoga Mat after my old yoga mat was damaged. It cost $13 online. For a low price, I think it is a great product you should use as well. It has the dimensions of 24″ width x 48″ length, and weighs not …
Be Koool Soft Gel Sheets For Adults 4 ea
I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …
Bliss Peeling Grooving Facial Serum
Prior to purchasing this product, I had never heard about it. I have a friend who is a makeup consultant at a large department store who is always raving about various products. About three weeks ago, I started to notice a few dark spots on my face …
Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Lavender and Shea 11 oz.
I have been shaving my legs since I was very young, and for most of my life, I just used soap. Eventually, I discovered shave creams and gels, like the ladies’ nicely fragranced ones by Gillette. More recently, I started trying out some of the natural products, giving myself a …
Gatorade
I am a very active person, I play at least one game of tennis everyday on weekdays and three to four games of it during weekends. Because of my passion for the sports, I sweat more often and lose body fluids more compared to non-athletic …
Sofcomfort Everyday Gel Insole
Standing on one’s feet for many hours on end can, eventually, lead to feet problems later in life. After years of standing for many hours on end, that damage can lead to the need for special insole padding or medication or even medical procedures. I want to avoid potential …
Udderly Smooth Udder Cream Skin Moisturizer
I first heard of this cream from a friend. I am not sure where they heard of it, but they swore it was the best hand cream they had ever used, so I decided to give it a try.
When I saw it in the drugstore, I first …
Suave for Kids Body Wash Free and Gentle 12 oz
One of my hobbies is making shower gels and soaps, bath salts, and other products for gifts. I am a confessed bathaholic, and not only buy everything new out there, but try to make it at home too.
One day I was reminded about a friend’s birthday that I …
Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Masque
One of the worst peel off facial masks I have ever used was the Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque. It did not peel off my skin and face easily at all. I had to wash it off, but I will say it did make my skin …
Contraceptive pills
There are many different types that you can recieve from the doctor. The best thing to do is to go to your doctor and talk to them about what you require. One contraceptive pill is called dianette - this is ok, but i did find that it slightly …
Clearasil Stay Clean Tinted Acne Treatment Cream
My all time favorite acne cream to use is Clearasil Stay Clean Tinted Acne Treatment Cream. It has really helped clear up my blemishes and acne spots while covering them up so I can still look flawless throughout me day. Best of all I love that it treats and …
Nutrisystem
After gaining weight for fifteen years, I was really in trouble. I talked to my doctor, and I decided I was going to lose my excess weight. I aimed for 150 pounds, and developed a mind-set that couldn’t be shaken. I ate sensibly and sparingly for a …
Jason Natural Organic Apricot Shampoo 16oz
When I was browsing for a new SLS free shampoo, I found Jason’s Apricot shampoo. It seemed like a good lineup of ingredients, and the smell was really nice, so I decided to try it out. It claimed to give super shine and lots of body, and that’s what I …
M1-bol by Fizogen
I freaking loved M1-bol by Fizogen because this product actually works and it works real good. I bought M1-bol at GNC for about $100 and I thought that this was way to high but I decided to give it a try because I read the bottle and it really …
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 …
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Twilight Woods Shower Gel
When looking in my local Bath & Body Works for some lotion, my daughter came across the Twilight Woods Shower Gel from Bath & Body Works Signature Collection. She knew it wasn’t associated with it, but it had the word “Twilight” (she is a fan of the book …
Now Foods Oil of Oregano
I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …
HealthiBetic Healthifeet Foot Cream
This is an interesting concept for a foot cream. I have diabetes and very mild nerve damage in my feet. (which is actually not due to the diabetes, but I treat it the same way) In the summer I am fine, but in the winter I get cold feet. …
PlantExtrakt Anti Tobacco Plant
PlantExtrakt is from what I know a big multinational natural pharmaceutical company.They create hundreds of plant based health nutrients.I have a few products from them,and one of them is made in the purpose of helping tobacco/nicotine addiction.It is a small recipient with a liquid that is diluted in a …
Equaline CoQ10 vitamins
I had been meaning to buy the CoQ10 vitamins for a very long time now. About two years ago, my mom made the mistake of letting me know that as soon as you hit 20, your body stops producing CoQ10, a vitamin that keep you looking young. Of course, …
Dr. Richard Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution- book
Book author- Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MD, FACE, FACN, FCCWS
Because of the medically serious nature of diabetes and the importance of the subject matter to those it concerns, this review will be fairly detailed, careful, and written a little bit more “formally” than other reviews I would write. …
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 …
Lactacyd Feminine Wash
I had my baby through normal delivery so in turn I had a cut which needs to be treated for a couple of days. My obstetrician told me to temporarily stop using my feminine wash and use Lactacyd Feminine Wash for the mean time. Compared to my usual …
Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Senna Tea
Irregular bowel movement and constipation is common to anybody. It is because of stress, diet and everything that affects us in a very unhealthy manner. I have been suffering from irregular bowel movement. It is really inconvenience because sometimes you feel you are bloated when you cannot defecate for …
Vape Electronic Cigarette
Smoking cigarette is definitely something that will complete my day. I have been smoking since I was in highschool, and now that I have reached the age of 26, I’m starting to think of some alternatives to lessen up, or better yet, quit smoking.
I tried using an electronic cigarette …
Equate acne treatment 10%
I am one of those lucky people who gets adult acne at forty. I don’t usually treat it with medications unless it gets particularly bad. This past month I did have a bad breakout but couldn’t really afford my usual cream, so I bought Walmart’s brand of acne treatment, …
Braun Oral-B Advance Power 900 Rechargeable Toothbrush
My dentist recommended that I should use an electric toothbrush for my gum problems, and said that Braun was a good brand. So I shopped around and was astounded by some of the prices. As I didn’t want to spend £80 ($160) on a toothbrush, I was …
HoMedics Envirascape Illuminated Rock Garden Relaxation Fountain
First, I’ll say that after 41 years of riding the roller coaster of life, and in dire need of relaxation and a little tranquility to help lower the raising digits of my blood pressure, I’ve decided to explore meditation and Feng Shui.
One of the first things I …
Cruise of AD
The following review is of a person who attended my anti depression class, in 2006. Keep in mind I have the complete blessing from this person, to write the following as a review. This ones name, was Cruise.
I found this person to be irritating and confusing most of the …
Stridex Sensitive With Aloe Pads
Even as I approach my forth decade of life, even as I battle with dry, sensitive skin, I have pimples. I don’t get them as often, but around my menstrual period I am almost guaranteed to get one or two around my hairline or neck.
I am allergic to …
L’Oreal Paris EverStrong Reconstruct Shampoo 8.5 oz
I have thinning hair, and I have learned lately that sulfates might contribute to hair loss for some people. Obviously, I do not want to keep using something if there is a chance it could make this worse, so I have switched to using sulfate free products, for about 90% …
The Naked Bee Moisturizing Orange Blossom Honey Lip Balm
I’ve tried so many different lip balms and moisturizers over the years, and most of them, I liked quite well. But, some, I liked more than others. I have used Burt’s Bees products for a while now and really like them, but then I came across a …
Village Naturals Sleep Therapy Mineral Shower Gel
When I can’t fall asleep at nighttime I like to use Village Naturals Sleep Therapy Mineral Shower Gel. It has a nice sweet calming chamomile lavender aroma to it that helps calm and relax my body, mind, spirit, and soul. It helps me relieve any tension and stress I …
Canesten Cream and Oral Tablet
Unfortunately last year, I suffered heavily with bouts of thrush. It turned out to be one severe infection that, although I was treating it and calming it, I was never fully getting rid of it. I tried what seemed like everything, mostly Pessary medications to begin with that I …
Acne Rosacea Moisturizer
This moisturizer was another product I bought along with the Cleansing Lotion from my other reviews. This moisturizer, surprisingly, didn’t do too bad. It claims that it helps with acne while moisturizing the skin (that’s what they all say). I also tried this a while ago when I was …
Ace Ankle Brace Medium
I’m not really an athletic individual and much prefer a comfortable evening on my couch watching my favorite show than being out in a gym. But, occasionally I really enjoy an excellent walk. I work only two miles from where I live and when the weather is nice, I’ll …
Crest Pro Health Whitening Toothpaste
I have always been a Crest toothpaste user. I had tried all the others before deciding that Crest is the best years ago. When the Pro Health came out a few years back I just had to try it. I really hated paying the price. It was higher that …
Trojan Natural Lamb Condoms
I’m really not into talking about sex and condoms but I had to take the time to talk about this because I had a bad experience with this condom. I know that nothing in life is fail proof but I went in thinking that more expensive the condom is …
Alcis pain Cream
I tried another kind of pain relieving cream patch type of thing that I didn’t really much care for and I’d been hesitant to spend the money on something else like that for several months afterwards, and always just handled pain like any other blue-blooded American, and swallowed Tylenol …
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