Health Reviews
Weleda Pomegranate Firming Facial Serum 1 oz
Since pomegranate has become the super-fruit du jour, it seems to turn up in everything. When I was a child, there was a pomegranate tree in my grandmother’s back yard. I never liked the taste of the tart fruit, and I never would have imagined it would be something so …
Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream Plus Moisturizers 12 oz
I have used the original Noxzema cream for many years. My mom used it when I was a kid, and I started trying it out in my teens. I took a vacation from it for a few years, but when I got older I realized how good my mom’s skin …
California Baby Bug Repellent Natural Bug Blend Spray
My little cousins come over my house often because I baby-sit them a lot for my aunt. When they come over, they like to spend a lot of time outside, but they hate mosquitoes and getting bite by them because not only do the bites cause irritating itchy red …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
I am really a long time user of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly even before I switch to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream. Though I have the creamy formula, I always see to it that I have the jelly one. This is already a part of my health habit when it comes …
Pro Enamel Toothpaste
If your teeth are constantly very sensitive to cold and hot or you find that the enamel on your teeth is very soft that you are constantly getting cavities or if orange juice is so delicious yet you can’t put it to your lips because it bothers your teeth, …
Tommee Tippee, Closer to nature, Disposable Breast pads
I’m always trying to find ways to make my breastfeeding experience more comfortable. This includes the times that I’m not physically busy breastfeeding. One thing that all breastfeeding mothers can agree on is, there’s nothing worse than your breast pads letting you down and leaving you with a milk stain …
Avon Foot Works Vanilla and Brown Sugar Smoothing Scrub
After doing our job, not only our hands are stressed. Our feet are the first part of the external body that is working in the morning. It deserves care; it needs to be pampered for long hours of standing and walking, and sometimes running. I am scrubbing my own …
Redoxon
Sometimes, when my body feel not so good, I need some vitamin suplement to make it better. Usually I drink Redoxon to fit my body. Redoxon is the food suplement and the additional vitamin that formed in effervescent tablet. It have two flavour which are orange and blackcurrant.
If we …
Medi-Dyne Heavy Duty Gel Heel Cup Regular Size
I’m on my feet quite a lot, thanks to my new job in the retail industry, and they have taken a lot of abuse over the last two years when they were used to being so pampered before I started working. One of the biggest problems I have is …
Dipform Cream (ointment) a medicine for skin ailments
Dipform is a skin cream preferred as remedy for any skin scars. If a person is suffering from a skin scars, irritation, minor skin disease then one can use dipform skin ointment.
This cream in India is manufactured by Fulford (India) Limited with collaboration with Schering-Plough, USA.
This cream has following chemicals
Betamethasone …
J&D’s Bacon Flavored Lip Balm 4.5 gm
I received a bacon flavored lip balm as a gag gift. It was pretty funny. To review it properly, I will start with its effectiveness as a lip balm. It has petrolatum, beeswax, aloe vera oil, coconut oil, mineral oil, vitamin E, castor seed oil, saccharin and flavor. Over all, …
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 …
Burts Bees Muscle Mend
When my body is achy and sore I like to massage some of the Burt’s Bees Muscle Mend into my body after soaking in a bath for awhile because it helps soothe the aches and pains away in my body naturally. However this pain relieving product is very expensive …
Herbal Concepts Herbal Sinus & Migraine Cap
I found this product online and ordered it for myself after waking to mild migraines several days in the same week. I have to admit, looking at the picture of the product on the website, it was surely one of the strangest contraptions I have ever seen—“ but, also …
Andrex Winter White Toilet Roll
Andrex Winter White Toilet Paper is not the sort of thing that stirs the fires of passion in the manly breast, it must be admitted. I doubt if it does so in the womanly breast either. Nonetheless, it is an essential part of the hygiene that we take …
Suave Professionals Humectant Conditioner
Even though my experience using Suave products in the past was not very good, I still decided to try this product since I have had heard so many great things about this particular line. I have natural or chemically free African American hair and I am always looking …
Celox
I have a friend whose husband is a soldier. One time she invited me to her home. Before I left she gave me some first aid medicine, among them were 2 sachets of Celox which according to her were brought home by her husband. I actually did …
Astring O Sol Specialist 250mg/lozenge
If there is one thing I love to do during summer- it is drinking ice cold beverages, ignoring the fact that I’m vulnerable to colds and sore throat just to quench my thirst. During this times I use my secret “weapon” I learned from my mom, gargle warm water …
Nair Facial Hair Remover
We women typically don’t like to admit we have facial hair. In fact, if our regular makeup could disguise this fact, but would cost us an additional $20 per bottle of foundation, I think none of us would argue about the price and would purchase it immediately. Sometimes, the …
L’Oreal Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream
I bought this product knowing there was a high probability that it would not work. I am not naive enough to believe that any cream, no matter how well it is made, can turn back time. I have had some issues with Loreal in the past because of …
The Caveman Diet
After failing at several weight loss attempts, I turned to my friends for advice. One friend suggested the Caveman Diet. She said she had been following it for approximately a month and had successfully lost 20 pounds. I wasn’t sure what to think about the name …
Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor
Recently, while shopping at one of my favorite discount retail stores I realized that I was out of mouthwash at home. Because the store was out of my usual brand, I decided to try Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor, mostly because I was curious about …
Likas Papaya Soap
I’ve always had pimples for as long as I can remember. I’ve had it on very special days such as my high school graduation, the prom and on some date nights. I lost a lot of self-esteem and felt that I am no better than other people. I have …
Rhea Agua Oxigenada
First aid kit is a must in our home and I think in other families as well. You never when accidents do happen. Our first aid kit is not complete without Rhea Agua Oxigenada. Personally I hate ugly scars, who does right; though it is inevitable when the wound …
Sinupret Kids Syrup
I wanted to try Sinupret Kids Syrup on myself and my son since we both suffer from seasonal allergies. I liked the idea that it was a natural product instead of the chemically enhanced products other allergy medicines are. Even though it is for kids, anyone ages 2 …
Shambala Oil Arthritis Joint Pain Relief Rheumatism Oil Treatment 1 Oz
Ever since I developed an interest in essential oils, I have collected various product that treat muscle aches and pains. I have fibromyalgia and the beginnings of mild arthritis, and I have tried just about every over the counter rub or cream there is.
This product appealed to me …
Full Marks Solution, Head Lice Treatment
We were away on holiday when I discovered to my horror that all FOUR of my children had an infestation of head lice. I was in the habit of checking them all once a fortnight and so could only think that they had snuck in after my last check. …
Vagisil feminine wash (Intimate cleansing without irritation)
It is necessary that a woman has to use a particular feminine wash rather than using an ordinary soap. For my part I have started using the Vagisil feminine wash for quite sometime now for like a consecutive four months already and what I found out about this …
Benadryl Anti - histamine
I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …
Gaspari Myofusion Protein Powder - Dbl Choc Flavor
I have tried 2 full samples of the Dbl Choc flavor and Vanilla of the Gaspari “Myofusion” Protein supplement.
Mixability: 9
I mixed the full serve of the powder with approx. 1.5 metric cups of low fat (2%) milk in a regular shaker. My previous experiences with other have been both …
Sundown Hearth Health
Sundown Heart Health is a great over the counter herbal medicine. It is garlic based and focuses on helping maintain a healthy heart. I really like Sundown Heart Health because it doesn’t leave your body smelling like garlic. The capsules are coated and unlike some other …
GNC Herbal Plus Whole Herb Fenugreek Herbal Supplement 610 mg
I am always trying out the latest natural remedies for diabetes. I came across some information on fenugreek, and wanted to see if it might help me control my blood sugar levels better.
Out of character for me, I opted to purchase from a GNC store rather than …
Natrol Juice Festiv 60+60 capsules
If you have ever thought about not getting enough fruits and veggies, there are products on the market that can help you by giving you these important nutritional necessities in capsule form. I have used quite a few juice supplement products. I bought this one because it was a great …
Optics Eye-Cept Rewetting Drops, 20-Count 0.02 oz droppers 4 pack
When I was struggling with eye irritation and dryness associated with wearing soft contacts, there were many different products and ideas that I tried. One was to switch my brand of rewetting drops. Because I was having to use them so frequently during the day when I wore the …
Dr. Scholl’s for Her Rub Relief Strips 2.5 feet
When I ran out of moleskin and needed something to cushion the rough spots on a new pair of sandals, I gave this product a try. Rather than having to cut and re-cut from a sheet of moleskin, this soft foam product comes out in strips, and you press a …
Cret Pro Health Mouth Wash
I have been using Pro health toothpaste for my family quite some time now and we absolutley love it. Out dentist gave us samples of the Pro Health Mouthwash. We will never go back to any of out past mouthwashes. For one, it has no alcohol and does not …
AquaFresh Fluoride Toothpaste Triple Protection 6.4 oz pump
I don’t normally use regular minty toothpastes that you can find anywhere and everywhere. My mouth is sensitive to the strong mint flavor and it makes brushing an uncomfortable experience. I normally use kid’s toothpastes—“ Aqua-Fresh included. I have used this one before, though, and it has a few …
Lush “Fox in the Flowers” Bath Bomb 6.2 oz
I take a hot bath nearly every night to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. It has become as much as hobby as a therapy, and I enjoy a great variety of bath additives to make the experience more fun. I recently tried out a few of the products made …
Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The first time I saw Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on a television advertisement, I found it really promising. I thought this could be the best solution for my long-time problem of itchy and flaky scalp. I had this problem back when I was still a teenager. There are certain factors …
NightWave Sleep Assistant (original version) Sleep inducing device
I had the pleasure of trying out this product when I attended a two week seminar where I shared accomodations with a fellow insomniac. I had brought along my sound machine, hoping she would be ok with me using it at night, and she had brought along her Nightwave …
Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste with Whitening, Mint Burst 4.6 oz
Normally, you will not find me writing a review on a mint toothpaste, much less one that is called “max” anything, because it is bound to be super powered mint flavored, and that is exactly what this product is. I love Colgate products, but I have never been good with …
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
I suffered acid reflux for as long as I can remember; hypertension for almost eight years and moments of depression for 18 years. One day, I realized that I’ve taken enough medications to buy me a car. Though most meds helped me for the time being, nothing …
CVS Zinc Oral Spray Cold Remedy Natural Mint Flavor 1 oz
I have been using Cold Eeze and similar zinc products to reduce the severity and length of a cold for years. I normally take the lozenges, which certainly do help to reduce the time you suffer the cold. Unfortunately, lozenges can sometimes be a bit unpleasant. Dissolving it slowly in …
Dial Almond and Soymilk Body Wash
Everyone knows Dial has been around for years and is a household name for soap. I was interested when I found out they sold body washes. This particular wash I picked up was due to its heavenly frangrance. It smells so sweet and naturally delicious. Not like those too …
Hairsil Accelerator Shampoo
My hair is something I hate. Most people who have thin hair would love to have hair like mine, but I can’t stand it. It’s so thick I can barely put it in a ponytail because they just don’t make them big and strong enough to hold it, and …
Neutrogena Sport Sport Sunblock Face Lotion SPF 70+ 2.5 oz
When I found that I really liked one of the other Neutrogena sun blocks I had bought, I decided to buy the matching facial lotion. The other product was a spray, and I don’t like spraying my face, of course. I have very fair skin to begin with, …
Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Castille Soap
I have always heard very positive things about the benefits of this product which was the main reason why I decided to finally purchase it. I have chemically free curly African American hair that has a tendency to be somewhat dry. I normally use store bought hair …
Oxygen Plus O+ Stick Canister 3 pk Natural
I received one can of this three pack when I took a trip with friends to the mountains. It was the first time I had been to a really high altitude, so it was a precaution to prevent me getting a headache or any other symptoms. I felt kind of …
Lac-Hydrin Five Moisturizing Lotion 8 oz
When I bought a special scrub to use to try and treat a case of KP (keratosis pilaris) otherwise known as “chicken skin” I also needed a special moisturizer to go with it. Although the maker f the scrub had their own product, several people told me that I would …
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