Health Reviews
Profoot Care Moisturizing Gel-Therapy Booties 1 pair
The idea of moisture booties for lazy people who didn’t have time to put lotion on their feet before putting them into a sock, somehow was appealing to me. I bought this mostly out of the curiosity of how on earth they worked.
The booties look like any …
Dr. Scholl’s Pedicure Essentials Toenail Clipper 1 ea
After suffering from a few painful ingrown toenails, I realized that the tendency for cutting my toenails in a rounded shape was too tempting for me. I ended up somehow doing this even though I did not intend to, and cutting toenails in a rounded form is often the …
Dr. Teal’s Peppermint Foot Soak Revitalize 2 lb
I love to have a hot foot soak to help remove dead skin and refresh my tired feet. I have long been a fan of peppermint foot soaks, as well as tea tree soaks. Lately I have bought mostly tea tree products, so just to be different I decided …
Appearex Once Daily Supplement 84 count tablets
When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that– and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …
Summer Soles Ultra Absorbent Insoles - Camel 1 pair
I happened to see these while I was shopping for some comfort insoles and I bought a pair to see if they would help me with a pair of dress shoes that give me problems. The shoes are medium heeled, and if my feet sweat, they get slippery and uncomfortable …
Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap - 3.5 oz
When I experienced a reaction to some pool chemicals that resulted in very itchy, red skin all over, I needed a product that would be very gentle to my irritated skin until it healed. There are many such products on the market. I had some Cetaphil at home at the …
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo 8.5 oz
My partner suffers from “combination hair” and loves this tea tree product because it does not cause either dryness or oiliness for them. When we decided to take a couple of days for a holiday trip, I just packed this one shampoo, thinking that for one night, I would …
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme .6 oz
I bought this cuticle cream as an impulse purchase, while hungry. Something about the words “lemon butter” sounded delicious at the time, and I did notice I was low on cuticle oil at home.
Once I actually used it, I was very happy I did buy the product. …
Nature’s Way Sambucus Immune Syrup 8 oz
This winter, after taking every precaution I could, taking echinacea, Airborne, and other supplements designed to prevent sickness and aid the immune system– I got sick anyway.
I was a little disgruntled about it all, but then I heard a vitamin shop employee talking to another customer about what they took …
Colgate Active Salt toothpaste
Some days ago widely publicized Colgate toothpaste commercial caught my attention it said: a toothpaste with salt. Though I had been using Colgate toothpaste active fresh jell from a long time and I always liked its intense taste with cooling crystals as it contained mint particles that helped my …
Bioderm Germicidal Soap
Since I was a teenager I had a problem with oily skin which turns out to acne. As I was growing I became very shy because of the way I look. I was often teased because of my pimples. I have been in the look for a few products …
Bath & Body Works Dark Kiss Lotion
I actually got this lotion for free as a sample while walking past Bath & Body Work’s store in the mall, I didn’t think much of it while she was handing them out, but now I’m happy that I got it because its great!
The name of the lotion is …
Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent 4 oz
I am leery of deet after reading some negative things about its effects on health, so I have been on the lookout for a natural alternative to traditional insect repellants. I tried one brand, and was very unhappy that it seemed to produce no effect at all. It smelled …
Burt’s Bees Outdoor All In One Wash 4 oz
I found this little bottle of all in one wash at a health food store and bought it for an overnight trip I was taking. I wanted to carry very little with me, so the small size was perfect.
It fit easily into my overnight bag. When I …
Kiss My Face Shower Gel & Foaming Bath Rough Thyme 16 oz
I love to try out new natural products and especially when they have unusual scents and ingredients. This one has the smell of cinnamon, cloves, and bergamot– giving it a very unique blend. The tiny exfoliate granules in this product are very soft and gentle. They are barely …
Kiss My Face Sensitive Toothpaste Cool Orange Mint Freshness 3.4 oz
Kiss my Face is a company that makes natural products, and one that I have had pretty good experiences with. I have a very sensitive mouth and tongue. The strong mint flavors of most mainstream toothpastes cause an uncomfortable burning in my mouth, thus causing me to spend less time …
Kiss My Face Peaches and Creme Moisturizer8% alpha hydroxy acids 4 oz
This product from Kiss My Face is an all natural (well, almost) alpha hydroxy product that helps to refine the skin by exfoliating the outer surface. It is a gentle, rich moisturizer, full of many valuable oils such as safflower, sunflower seed, jojoba, sweet almond, olive, and soybean oils, and …
Jarrow Formulas Black Currant Freeze-Dried Extract 60 ct 200 mg
I have loved black currants ever since I was first introduced to black currant flavored tea. I became obsessed with them, because the flavor is quite unusual here in the states, outside of teas, but on the other side of the Atlantic they are quite a popular flavor and can …
Now Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg 60 ct
I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …
Jarrow Formulas Green Tea Decaffeinated 100 ea
I have taken green tea in the past, for heart health as well as for trying to lose weight and burn fat. I had a couple of problems with taking it. The first was the caffeine. It would cause me to stay awake, even hours after I took it, …
Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat
A few years back I remember owning Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat which I bought online for $22.50. The yoga mat was available in 1 piece and in black color. It came with a free bag. It was made by Harbinger and was made to give support for yoga …
Velform Arm Wrap
Around 6 months ago, I bought Velform Arm Wrap for $36 online. While I was not expecting anything, they turned out to be very good and tough. They did what they are supposed to do, and more.
I like how easy it was to wear them. All you need …
Slendertone Flex
I bought my slendertone flex in Singapore for slightly less than SGD 100 , and that was in 2009. And now after 2years of usage, it is still working well.
A lot of TV commercial viewers think that Slendertone Flex will make you have a 6 pack abs - …
Blackberry Creek Natural Soap Blueberry Soap 3.5 oz
I was given a bar of this soap from a friend who is a natural soap connoisseur. (and who is turning me into one as well) I love the texture, fragrance, and natural pureness of handmade soaps, as well as the skin benefit they provide and the freedom from questionable …
Jason Sea Fresh Plus CoQ10 Gel Toothpaste Spearmint 6 oz
I like to try all the new natural toothpaste products that come on the market. I am sensitive to the very strong mint flavors used in most of the mainstream products, so I use either kid’s products, or natural ones, like this one from Jason.
I have used Jason …
Jason Quit Bugging Me Natural Insect Repellant Spray 4.5 oz
I recently read some information on DEET and became concerned about its safety. Since I was due to spend some time outdoors and it was right in the middle of mosquito season, I thought I would try something new– a DEET free natural insect repellant made by Jason.
Most …
Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo 8 oz
My hairstylist once deemed me a product junkie, and decided I needed to use a clarifier shampoo about once a week or so, to get out all the products I have put in my hair trying to make it seem fuller. It was full… of junk! And this, it was …
Holmquist Health Care Bruise Relief Gel Tube
Playing a cricket match with my nephews last week indeed did feel quite a fun and enjoyable experience, but since I am not very well versed in this game, I just happened to lose my balance while trying to catch a ball high up in the air and fall …
Wet Ones Fresh n Flush, Personal Hygiene Wipes
Since I had required being on the move in the last month, I was actually looking in for a product that would help me keep my skin clean in a rather simple and easy manner. Since I am a those persons who required constant cleaning to help feel clean …
Thera Therm Digital Moist Heating Pad
Just a fortnight back, I had been experiencing a severe knee pain which was indeed making me feel- miserable. The fact that my favorite ‘heating pad’ suddenly stopped functioning properly only seemed to make my condition become from ‘bad to worst’. This is when my husband immediately got this …
Aveda Foot Relief Lotion
Unless I use a good lotion on my feet , they will get dry and hard feeling. In the summer I love to wear sandals and flip flops , so that is not an option. I found this lotion several years ago , and I have to say it …
Dr. Scholl’s Blister Defense Stick 0.3 oz Stick
When I was away and could not access my stick of BodyGlide, which is an anti chafing product that works really well, I went on a hunt for a similar product to help me with some blisters I had developed while walking in a new pair of heels. …
Bodyglide The Original Anti Chafing Stick 2.5 oz
I discovered this product when a friend of mine told me about it. He is an athlete, and often has to deal with chafing and problems related to sweating. I didn’t admit it at the time of the conversation, but I have my own little chafing issue and wondered …
ChapStick Flava-Craze Classic Lip Balm /Triple Pack Flava-Craze
The last time I bought a multi pack of anything was at a warehouse store. I normally get bored with a flavored product too quickly to keep using the same flavor for a long period of time. This definitely applies to lip balm. When I was shopping in a …
Lypsyl Lypmoisturizer Lip Balm Original 1 oz
I picked up this little lip balm when I was traveling and got chapped lips from being in the cold wind. It’s a little different in how it is made. It’s a rather large tube, and the product slides rather than twists out. This is kind of cool and convenient …
Closys Antiseptic Oral Rinse / Flavor Control 32 oz
This review is for a product which I only recently discovered, and have now become so incredibly impressed with it that I want to give its inventor a kiss!
This is an alcohol free, gentle mouthwash that does not alter the taste of your food, does not burn your mouth, and …
SmartMouth Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Fresh Mint 16 oz
I am always concerned about oral hygiene and I want my breath to be as fresh as possible. When I saw this product, it seemed very novel and unique, so I gave it a try. This is not one bottle, but two. You have to mix equal parts of …
Gleem Sodium Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste 6.4 oz
I have a problem with adult toothpaste brands because they all have very intense mint flavors. This burns my mouth and tongue, and causes me to spend less time brushing than I really should. For my own comfort, I generally use children’s formulas, or natural toothpastes which tend to have …
Rite Aid Pharmacy Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 0.5% 1 oz
While I was out one day, I developed a maddening itch from a tag inside a shirt collar scratching my neck. There was not much I could do until I got home, but I managed to have a friend who was with me cut the majority of the offending tag …
Rite Aid Cosmetic Cotton Rounds 80 ct
I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …
Tone Antioxidant Body Wash w/ Vit E Blueberry Extract 18 oz
I have a love of body washes, and I tend to try most of the new ones that come out on the market. I have not had a lot of experience with the Tone brand, but when I saw that they made a blueberry scented wash, I was definitely interested. …
Doctor’s Best Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM 240 ct
I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …
Koolatron XJ202 Air Gold air purifier w/ Night Light
A neighbor who was moving had a yard sale, and in it she offered this little model of air purifier, which had never even been used. She didn’t have room for it, she said– it had come as a free gift with another offer. She sold it to me …
Mr. Bubble Bubbleberry 3-in-1 Wash and Bubble Bath 12 oz
I babysit for a neighbor’s son, which gives me a great excuse to buy kid’s stuff that I usually end up using myself. A perfect example is when I bought some Mr. Bubble Bubbleberry bubble bath. It’s actually a three in one formula that can be used for body wash …
Dove Go Fresh Beauty Bar Nectarine and White Ginger 4.25 oz
I have always been a fan of Dove products, ever since trying the first rosy scented bar as a teen. Since then they have expanded their product lines in all directions, and I still find the vast majority of their products excellent.
When I was shopping one day …
Fruit Frappe Watermelon Acai Bath Fizzie Slices
After using a bath bomb made by One, I got interested in what other products were out there. While I was browsing in Target, I found a product by Upper Canada Soaps called Fruit Frappe. It is a set of two individual “slices” of watermelon which are bath fizzies.
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Ecotools Bamboo & Loofah Bath Brush
I love to exfoliate my back, but it is not always the easiest task to accomplish. There are a lot of different ways to do it. The best one, by far, is to have someone else do it for you. Since this is not always practical, we have to …
Joi Organics Naked Intimate Moisture Gel 4 oz
Because of my interest in natural and chemical free health products, I was inspired to try this one– it is a lubricant/moisture gel made for women. Rather than relying on chemicals for its effectiveness, it is made from other ingredients like aloe vera, comfrey, apricot oil and sweet almond oil, …
Appraise Hemoglobin A1C Diabetes Home Test kit
I am diabetic and like to take my own A1C tests at home sometimes so I can avoid the doctor visit. I have used several brands, and the last one I purchased was the Appraise brand, which is read by Heritage Labs. The kit is pretty much like any other …
Silipos Arthritic Diabetic Gel Socks Medium Size 9-11
My mom and I are both diabetic, and when she saw these socks in one of her medical aid catalogs, we both decided to order a pair. These have some very unique features. They are classic diabetic socks, which are non-restrictive at the top, allowing circulation to be at its …
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