Health Reviews
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 …
Crest Whitestrips
I had tried just about every toothpaste that said it could whiten teeth, and never had much results. I saw the comercials for the Crest Whitening Strips, and thought “Why not?”. These strips really do the job! After just one week of using these strips once …
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
My baby had terrible rashes that started when he was only three weeks old. My little one would always cry and was fussy all through out the day. We had him checked by his pedia and the pedia concluded that the fussiness and the crying were brought …
Concept2 Rowers
I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …
Axe Body Spray Temptation
I was looking for a small, inexpensive gift to put in my friend’s glove compartment of a new car as a surprise, and I came across a miniature or trial size can of Axe body spray in “Temptation.”
The text under the name of the fragrance read “as irresistible as …
Licor del Polo menta fresca
I had some friends from Spain coming over and when they had to go on a flight back home they had so much stuff because you always have more stuff when you go back home than when you go on vacation, so they left most of the unnecessary things …
The Thin Commandments Diet
I’ll admit I was really skeptical when I found the Thin Commandments Diet for sale at a local store last summer. I even imagined it was some sort of new Bible based diet that encouraged some old world figs and fast inducing fare.
Thankfully I …
Watsons Treatment Wax with Jasmine
Shampoo and Conditioner is a helpful to manage a good looking hair. But sometimes using a shampoo frequently can cause breakage and even splint ends to our hair. A regular used of conditioner is the best way to get rid of it and maintain the normal silky and texture …
Dettol Soap
At my home we all are very particular of personal hygiene. We take precautions of brushing our teeth twice a day, using clean and separate towels, using antiseptic face creams and so on.
Years ago, I made it a habit to use Dettol soap. Following me, all the family members …
Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Oil Soap
I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …
Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution Eucalyptus Spearmint
I’m a huge fan of the scent of eucalyptus. I frequent some Renaissance festivals that carry essential oil perfumes, and I always end up buying something with this scent in it because I find it so relaxing and inviting and sometimes even invigorating depending on my mood. I had …
One A Day Women’s Multivitamin
I have always been the type of person that puts off taking her vitamins, skips a day or has to be pestered into taking them. I have no problem swallowing pills, I just can’t be bothered with making the effort to take them. My mom always had …
Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Herbal Pastilles 24-Count
I bought a box of these for a recent cold with a very sore throat. I needed something just to help me get to sleep. Chloraseptic was not working. It was difficult to swallow anything, and my throat hurt even when I was not in the act of talking or …
Thermo Splint Mouth Guard
My dentist and I were going over my oral health at my last checkup and he noticed that I had been grinding my teeth slightly. Plus I have had migraines. Together we worked out a plan that included getting fitted for a night time mouth guard. We chose Thermo …
Bath and body works unscented antibacterial hand gel
Bath and Body Works is a great place, don’t get me wrong. I also love anti-bacterial hand gel, but this one brand I had to write about. The product Bath and Bodies Works made was in a small container and was clear with blue dots. It’s a cheap little …
Ensure Gold Chocolate Flavor
Ensure is an Adult healthy drink that is good to take either breakfast or before going to bed. It is rich in multi-vitamins and minerals which if you read the label, it is loaded with all the nutrients our body needed.
I happen to drink Ensure Gold to help me …
City Opticians in Springfield
I have been to many eye exam places and some were bad and some were good but the City Opticians over in Springfield was actually a very good experience and I have no complaints about them at all, not one single complaint and this place left me very happy …
Scott’s Emulsion Cod Liver Oil
Fighting the common cold war seems to be a losing battle for me.Sad to say, I found out that there is no quick relief for the common cold. No matter what you do once you caught the colds,you will have to let it run its course,from days to weeks.Realizing …
Thermacare Heat Wraps
Thermacare heat wraps are an essential for when someone has pain in the neck, back, or menstrual area. Prior to my hysterectomy, I could not have one month go by without using these heated wraps. I purchased ones for my back at times and would turn them …
Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor
As I have said in other reviews about diabetic supplies, I have two children who are type 1 diabetics. That pretty much makes us well versed in all different kinds of diabetic supplies, including blood glucose monitors.
My oldest daughter was given an Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose …
Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg
I am so happy with my purchase of Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg supplement, I take two doses every day! I was at my parents’ house during my Winter vacation, and while I was checking out my mother’s medicine cabinet, I noticed that she had so many new …
Centrum Silver Men 50+ Multivitamin
When I want to take a complex supplement, Centrum is always my first option. Every time I use it, I feel that my body has more energy thanks to its formula based on a variety of minerals and vitamins. They have recently released a new product specially designed for men …
Nyal cold & flu fighter
This is an excellent tablet made with natural ingredients which means that it is less likely to cause side effects. I have not just taken it for colds and flus, but also recently took it when I had bad hay fever and had no anti-histimines in the …
Always Infinity Pads
Always Infinity pads are very unique and innovative in several ways. First, there are small holes in this new material that make up the bulk of the pad called “Infinicel” that allow fluid to be drawn swiftly away from the body during a heavy flow. There is a small …
Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea
Over the past couple of months I have been suffering from a really bad lung infection with terrible coughing and chest pains. During this time I have been drinking tons of Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea. It has helped break up the mucus in my lungs and ease my …
Frederic Fekkai Essential Shea Ultra Rich Mask
I’m kind of stuck on the idea of using hair masks now that I’ve tried a couple different kinds. I think I’m buying a new hair care product every other week at least, and that’s when I’m controlling myself and not spending more than I should, but the Frederic …
Dermadoctor KP Duty Body Scrub 16 oz
If you have ever heard the term “chicken skin” it may have been referring to a condition called Keratosis Pilaris or KP. It is very common—“ according to my doctor about one in three people have it somewhere on their bodies. There is a hereditary factor, and it is common …
The Firm Body Sculpt Workout
I am really starting to think I should read the boxes of my new workouts more closely, as I once again purchased a new DVD and didn’t have a crucial piece of workout equipment on hand.
My latest workout mishap concerns The Firm Body Sculpt …
Gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery seems to be becoming more and more rampid in our modern day era. From what I understand, this surgery decreases the size of the stomach and the amount of calories and nutrients that are absorbed during the digestive process. While people who have lost …
Surya Henna Burgundy Cream Hair Color 2.31 oz
When I decided that the chemicals in hair color dyes were doing more damage to my hair than good, I decided to try a natural product instead. I had heard several people lavish praise on a product called Hennalucent, but was unable to find it at the time. …
Depo Provera
Let me start by saying that going on Depo Provera is something you should never, ever do, unless it’s absolutely neccessary. Because of problems from the birth control, my doctor made me go off that and let me blindly go into using Depo Provera. He said the …
SkinCeuticals Gentle Mild Cream Cleanser for Sensitive Skin 8 oz
This gentle creamy cleanser is both a good and a bad thing. It is good because it works—“ much like similar products made by DDF and Cetaphil, which come in a dazzling array of price ranges, the product does not dry the skin. It cleanses and removes oil and …
Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo 5.7 ounce
Having used Tresseme products before and not been happy with them at all, I really should have known better than to try this one, but I did it out of desperation. I had an appointment to get to and the hot water heater at my house had broken the previous …
Cotton Blossom Body Cream by Bath and Body Works
One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …
Lowilla Care 3.75 oz cleansing bar
When I was in my late teens, I developed an all over body rash due to a virus. My doctor at the time recommended I use Lowilla cleansing bar in the shower instead of traditional soaps and cleansers. I remember the bar as a solid, almost scentless white bar …
Peaceful Mountain Muscle Ice Gel 3.5 oz
Having fibromyalgia for many years, I have tried many different pain relief products, including probably most menthol based gels and creams on the market. Old and new, they all have the same basic function. They produce a cold or heat affect on the skin over the area that is hurting. …
Oral-B Pulsar toothbrush
I have been using disposable toothbrushes for my entire life, and I must say, the Oral-B Pulsar may be the best disposable i have ever had the pleasure of cleaning my teeth with. It truly encompasses everything you could possibly need from a disposable toothbrush.
I purchased my first one …
Mediflow Pillow
I love sleeping, I love taking naps, sleeping in on weekends, and everything in between. I could sleep all day if I had the chance to do so. It’s no wonder, then, that I love making my bed as comfortable as possible through the help of various sleeping accessories. …
Allerest PE Tablets 18ct
There is seriously probably not an allergy medicine out there that I haven’t tried. The first year I moved to Michigan from Arkansas and started to experience allergies for the first time in my life, I probably tried a different over-the-counter medicine to treat my symptoms every week. I …
Sanofu Aventis Maalox plus Antacid Chewable Tablets
I am one of those who suffer from some of the worst heartburn ever, and when it decides to burn it burns like a hot iron and gives me indigestion and discomfort that is nearly debilitating. I am told that this condition can be hereditary and it would …
Baudelaire Hand Soap Bar Loofa Mint Essence 5 oz
I have always loved the look, feel and prestige of a nice French soap. I have tried a few brands, and generally like all of them. I found this Baudeaire soap in a little shop when I was traveling, and it looked so nice, I had to buy it as …
Signal White Now, toothpaste
When it’s about toothpastes I am very picky. I just can’t buy just any toothpaste any more, although in the past it was the same for me if the toothpaste was Colgate, Aquafresh, Zirodent or something of even less quality but about 2 years ago all that changed. I …
Bliss Slimulator (cellulite treatment)
This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …
Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol
Because of our active lifestyle, all of us in the family needs the right disinfectant alcohol every after activity. It’s my role as a mom to find the right brand that everyone can use especially the kids.
Among the many brands in …
Vitex
Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …
Clarifying Lotion Acne Medication: by Arbonne
In continuation of my review of Arbonnes acne line I am ready to review Step 3 of its process. The Clarifying Lotion Acne Medication. I’ll be honest I am rather torn on how to review this. There are some things that I love about it and some things that …
Old Spice High Endurance
No, it isn’t High Endurance. I have tried a few different Old Spice products, and I have never been satisfied with any of them. This is not an anti-perspirant, it’s more like a cologne or a —˜smell-good’ product. The smell is wonderful, I’ll admit, but that’s all you’re going …
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