Health Reviews
Viactiv Calcium Chews (Caramel)
I have never been a milk drinker. Really. Even when I was a kid, I never drank a lot of milk because I think I’m highly lactose intolerant. Of course when I was younger, it was just because I hated the taste of milk…well, except when I ate Oreo cookies, …
Sensodyne toothpaste Original
This product definitely delivered what it says it offers. It is Clinically proven relief for sensitive teeth. And I think the sensitive teeth that they were talking about is for all types of sensitivities because this is what I used when I became pregnant. My teeth became really …
Burt’s Bees Natural Remedy Outdoor Survival Kit
I have turned on so many people to the Burt’s Bees product line because I’ve used and loved their products for years now. I started using them in my twenties when I happened to pick up some lip balm at a convenience store, and I haven’t looked back yet. …
Caress Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash, Sheer Twilight 18 oz
I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …
Swish Mouthwash in Arctic Chill
wish is a new brand of mouthwash just recently out in the market and I decided to buy this Arctic Chill flavor to try it out. I can’t really go out without using a mouthwash and my Durafresh was really quite expensive, so I was willing to try out …
U- Comfy Leg, Foot, Calf and Ankle Massager
I am a person who has always been witnessing pain in my legs time and again. The pain which usually occurs in my lower legs especially calves, ankles and feet often makes me feel so uncomfortable and irritated sometimes that I find it extremely difficult to carry out my …
Johnson’s Baby Bar 3 ounce (adult use)
I get bored with cleansers. I love all types, and use a great variety including anything new that’s come along. One particular day I was shopping and stopped by the soap section because I was running low on shower gels and soaps. I couldn’t really find anything …
A Fitness Experience Video For the Mature Adult
“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …
Yves Rocher Culture Bio Nighttime Body Oil
My skin tends to be very dry, especially during the cooler weather months. Although I love to use perfumed lotions and body products, I know that the only type of product that actually work on my skin are oils. Whenever I notice that my skin is ashy, …
Yogi Honey Lemon Throat Comfort Tea
When my throat is scratchy and dry due to dry air I like to have a hot come of the Yogi Honey Lemon Throat Comfort Tea. I like this tea because it is made with all natural ingredients such as lemongrass, lemon myrtle, licorice root, peppermint leaf, cherry bark, …
Philosophy Hope In A Jar (All Skin Types)
I must say that this product is expensive for just a 2 oz jar. The jar itself is pretty attractive actually. Little did I know what lies inside it. The first thing I noticed was the horrible smell. It was ridiculous. I bought this after reading so many good …
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 …
ZON Hand Therapy Massage Ball
The Zon Ball is a semi-soft, rubbery silicone ball made to use for exercising your hands. I received one from a fellow musician and music teacher who said he gave them to his students to use when they were having hand pain. I have fibromyalgia, and some mild nerve symptoms …
Clue: Period and Ovulation Track for iPhone and Android
Clue is a period-tracking app for both iPhone and Android. Based on the information women provide, this app predicts dates for ovulation, PMS and menstruation. In addition to just predicting these dates, women have the option to track different categories such as ’skin’, ‘hair’, ’sex’, ‘fluid’ and ‘pain’. This allows …
Reach Gum Care With Fluoride Mint Woven Floss
I had just run out of my dental floss and didn’t want to get it again because it was to thin and stringing like. So instead when I went to my local store I got some of the Reach Gum Care With Fluoride Mint Woven Floss. Let me just …
GNC Salmon Oil 1000, Softgels 180 ea
I bought these because I was curious to see if they worked as well as fish oil capsules, for a lesser price. Because I happen to love salmon, I wondered if the fish taste would be lessened or more tolerable to me.
For 180 of these softgels, the price …
Sally Hansen Foot Smooth Scrub
Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …
Billy Blanks Ab Boot Camp Workout DVD
Now that I have tried several of Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts, I have become somewhat familiar with his training methods and signature style.
Some of the workouts have had a specific target, as seen in Tae Bo Abs. Still others even added a spiritual element, …
Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment
I am a female with Asian skin and in my mid-20s. Acne has been a big problem for me all my life because I have oily skin, and I really don’t give much attention to my skin. I don’t follow any skin care rules like applying a toner and …
Bowflex Treadclimber Treadmill
Who likes to workout? Who wants to put themselves in a healthier state of mind? These are all the questions that I asked myself when it came to the type of work out machine I wanted to get. It all started with me wanting to by something for my …
Band-Aid Spongebob Bandages for Children
Since I have my grandchildren over often for visits, I like to have first aid supplies on hand because my grandchildren are the most accident prone children I have ever known in my life. Both of the children love SpongeBob. When I saw the SpongeBob bandages, I knew I …
Juvelie Rose Cinnamon Organic Soap Bar 5 oz
I ordered this soap along with another variety from the same maker. The other appealed to me with its healthy ingredients, and this one made me curious about the interesting combination of cinnamon and rose. It’s not a duo I have encountered before and probably would not have imagined myself. …
Everlast Slimming Back Belt
Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …
Wakamoto tablets
Many of you may not be familiar with this medicine/vitamin because it’s manufactured in Japan and sold mostly in Chinese drugstores across the globe. While some Chinese drugstores sell products from unknown origins, you can trust Wakamoto tablets. It comes in a 5 inch tall box that’s sometimes red …
Smart Sense Maxi Pads Super Absorbency
I do not like to use maxi pads often, but find that they can be very useful sometimes. I purchased some Smart Sense Maxi Pads Super Absorbency, hoping they would be a good back up to my tampon. I hate the way tampons sit and they sometime allow leakage …
Vaseline Intensive Care
When I first use this petroleum jelly, I think it is too oily. I applied it to my cracked lips and my lips seem unable to absorb it.
About ten minutes after application, I start to feel that my lips had softened. I used tissue to …
NONI-JUICE
A few years ago my friend tried to get me to buy my husband some NONI JUICE. But at that time, it was not on the market in our area legally. You could buy it through private distributors. But I was skeptical of buying such a product not sold …
Yamax CW-300 Digi-walker Walking Pedometer
Walking to me is the most basic and practicable exercise anyone can perform without undue commitment. I began my walking and jogging routines not so long ago. I found out based on experience that walking really keeps my metabolism up and running. I was already an …
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 …
Nivea Oil Control Toner
I have been looking for the right skin toner because I have tried a few products available but they just left my skin dry, itchy or irritated. So I tried this product from Nivea, thinking that it might fail as well. But I was actually surprised to find that …
Andolex-C Oral Rinse
This is an oral rinse which I use whenever I have a sore throat or when I feel that I’m getting a cold. I have to keep my mouth extra clean as brushing alone will not be enough to kill all the germs and bacteria that breed in …
Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone
I have not had Advance Laser treatment for a month. Because of this, I resorted to using Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone again. It is an anti-acne depigmenting agent that exfoliates skin after 2-3 days after application. I do not use it everyday, just once a week to peel the …
Amazing Grass Wheat Grass Tablets 200 ct
Although I had been growing fresh wheat grass for my cats for years, I was unaware that it was so good for humans! As someone who at least tries to keep up with the latest health food news, I was very surprised at myself for missing all the amazing properties …
Poise Pads
As a woman who has been suffering from incontinence for a long time, I have tried every product under the sun to keep from being embarrassed.
After I had my son, I noticed that when I laughed a lot, sneezed or ran that I would leak. This …
Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner Alpha and Beta Hydroxy 8.5 oz
In the summer months, my combination skin tends to lean towards oily, and I sometimes have acne due to the oiliness and using sun block products on my face. I like to use a toner or astringent during the day to freshen up my face and this really seems …
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 …
Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme 4.34 oz
I have rough dry skin on my heels and feet if I do not actively keep on top of the situation with moisturizers and exfoliation. I am diabetic, which means I need to be especially careful of my feet with regards to health. I have tried a variety of …
Penta-Vite Liquid Multi-Vitamins
I have a 23 month old son who didn’t eat much solid food. I was so frustrated to let him eat and try different types of food, of different tastes and textures, but he just wouldn’t eat. I felt like I was a failure with his eating …
Enervon C Multivitamins
Enervon C claims to give more energy and happiness to customers. And it does just that. When the first case of AH1N1 was diagnosed in the Philippines, I was scared that it would someday be a victim of this deadly virus. Thus, my first response is to find a …
Vasline Body Lotion Healthy White
It’s winter in India and although I usually do not use any moisturisers, my friend suggested that I get a good moisturizer, though not an emmolient because I have oily skin and it may cause breakouts. This rules out Shea butter, cocoa butter and vaseline. I needed something light, …
Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set
If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.
The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …
Danskin Waist Trimmer
I got another good gift last Christmas. It is a Danskin Waist Trimmer Belt. I used Waist Trimmer before. It was from Cosway Philippines. I used it for quite sometimes and brought good results actually but later it worn out and I was unable to get replacement again. …
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 …
Off Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Ever since one of our neighbor’s kids died of dengue fever, my parents have been loyal patrons of OFF insect repellent lotion. This lotion is really a must have for every household here in the Philippines where dengue fever, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, has claimed many …
Quantum Scar Reducing Herbal Cream
I had a really nasty scar on my hip that was about an inch long that I was trying to get rid of and started using the Quantum Scar Reducing Herbal Cream and I have to say it has worked okay. However, the cream did end up working well …
Suave Naturals Calming Body Wash Lavender Vanilla 12 oz
I love to try different body washes, and Suave is a brand I have always been very pleased with. Although some may consider them a “generic” brand, I have found that the quality is always very good and very consistent with all of their health and beauty products. I’ve …
Thermacare heat wraps
Thermacare heat wraps are about a total rip off. They are not worth the hefty four to five dollar price range for such a crappy product. I was more pleased with the preformance of the generic off brand icy hot pads from dollar general that cost one dollar …
Kleinert’s Ready Underarm Dress Shields (12 pair)
I ordered a set of these dress shields after I had experienced some staining of the underarm area of a very expensive silk blouse. I had hoped to use them with some of my lighter fabrics, to prevent staining and sticking to my skin if I perspire. These are …
Calms Forte
Like many people, I sometimes have a lot of stress in my life. Especially now with financial concerns, we could all use a little relaxation. That’s not always easy to do, and the temptation to take a prescription medicine to help with stress is definitely there. I have used …
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