Health Reviews
Johnson S.C. & Sons”Off” Clip-on Starter Mosquito Repellent
This little device clips onto my belt and is supposed to create a “cloud” around me which is supposed to keep mosquitoes from coming too close to me. I liked the idea behind the device because it meant not having to spray myself with mosquito repellent or keep a …
Rosarita’s Vegetarian Beans
Rosarita’s vegetarian beans are the best. I know that the word vegetarian may freak some of you non-vegetarians out (Relax! I am a non-vegetarian too!), but I cannot imagine why you would buy the regular non-vegetarian beans if you can get something that tastes just as good instead. …
Self Brand Super Maxi Sanitary Napkins 16 count
I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Aquaphor Healing Ointment has done wonders for my daughter’s eczema. My daughter has had eczema on her face since about 3 months old, she is now 23 months. We tried so many creams, steroids, and ointments that have side effects without much success of healing her skin. …
Natracare Ultra Pads
I almost completely stooped using “plastic” pads and started using the more natural organic cotton ones.
These are quite a bit pricier than the “plastic” brands, the price averaging at twice the price of plastic ones. But it is well worth it in my opinion.
I buy the ones with …
Bizzy Body
I am not fat (trust me, I’m not lying). Seriously, my height is 167cm and I weigh only 48kg. However, I do have a bit of flabbines on my stomach and thighs which I really want them to get away. I always wish I can “scoop” these …
Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths Replenishing Mask 7.6 ounce
I purchased this Pantene product a few months ago. I have had pretty good experiences with their hair products before so I was expecting good performance from this deep conditioner. It comes in a pretty lavender colored plastic jar. I really like their recent update on the packaging of their …
Footglide Skin Protectant Stick Foot Formula
I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …
The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub
I have recently been using some coconut scented body scrub called Coconut Body Scrub from The Body Shop. The scrub smells like freshly picked sweet creamy coconuts and has a nice gritty texture to it that really has helped exfoliate my skin and body well while naturally nourishing and …
Nike+ Sportsband Calorie Tracker/Pedometer
I will be reviewing the Nike+ Sportsband itself plus the software
The software provided on the nikeplus website was very easy to use and I had no problems with downloading it. However I had a little bit of trouble getting it started for the first time as my first run …
World Organic Liquid Chloro-Combo Chlorophyll Supplement 16 oz
I have often taken chlorophyll tablets in the past to help with breath issues. The last time I really needed some, I found that my pills had gone out of date, so I had to find a replacement quickly. When I saw that there was a liquid chlorophyll available, I …
Refresh Lubricant Eye Drops Liquigel 1 ounce
I suffer with dry eyes on and off, usually due to computer work and long nights. My eyes become irritable and painful and may even keep me awake at night with burning and foreign body sensations. I’ve been using Systane brand lubricant drops and have been very happy with …
Grabber Warmers Foot Warmers
I have to say I wasn’t immediately convinced by the idea of a foot warmer. I found it in the same aisle as my beloved Icy Hot and ThermaCare products and wondered what good they could possibly be that an extra pair of socks wasn’t also successful at achieving. …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
One of my favorite cleaning products is Clorox’ Disinfecting Wipes. They come in cylinder containers, and the bigger one (the one I have) holds 75 wipes. They are meant to wipe of household surfaces to kill viruses, such as the ones that cause a cold or flu. …
GVP Silk Remedy
I have had natural or chemically free African American hair for nearly two years. One of the most difficult aspects of having natural hair is figuring out the proper regimen and routine to keep my hair looking great. Although I have not experienced any problems lately with …
Christian Dior Capture Total Eye Treatment
The purchase of this product was a complete splurge for me. At the time, I had noticed that the area around my eyes had become darkened and puffy due to lack of sleep. I had tried several home remedies including applying cucumbers to the area without having any …
Natural Healthy Sweetener
Made from pure fruit extracts, totally sweet BUT with absolutely NO SUGAR! So much has been said about the ill effects of sugar on our health and the alleged danger of cancer causing artificial sweeteners yet only honey from bees has been offered as an alternative sweetener. This …
Clean & Clear Instant Dissolving Cleansing Sheets 24 ct
When I travel, I like to take along products that don’t weigh much, and preferably that are not liquid so I have the option of carrying them on the plane. Non-liquid options also mean I don’t have to worry about them spilling out in my luggage.
I have combination …
BreathRx Daily Tongue Care
BreathRx Daily Tongue Care is a product that is designed to exterminate bacteria that gathers on the surface of the tongue. The bacteria that gathers on the surface of the tongue is one of the primary sources of bad breath. This product is useful if you are someone that …
Herbal Authority Tea Tree Oil Soap
After using regular tea tree oil, and being extremely with the results it had given me, I decided to go for something I can use for my whole body. Luckily for me, I found tea tree oil soap! I didn’t even know this stuff existed! I was so happy …
Tampax Multipax
I find Tampax Multipax useful in that it has various different sizes of tampons such as 4 lites, 18 regular, and 18 super, all compacted into one complete box. I usually buy this product because there is more than one female in my home using it. The only problem …
Puff’s Tissue with Lotion
I will be perfectly honest and tell you that I picked up the wrong package when I went to the store to get tissues. I wanted just the regular type tissue but picked up a box that had lotion in the tissue. I decided not to exchange it because …
Barry’s Boot Camp Workout System
If you are looking to shed some pounds and are not afraid of a little hard work you may want to try Barry’s Boot Camp Fitness Workout System. Barry Jay fitness guru to the stars recently developed a home workout system that can now be purchased online …
Zum Bar Goat’s Milk Soap Almond 3 oz
I am a huge fan of natural soaps. When I have tried Zum soaps in the past, I really liked them so when I was last shopping at Whole Foods, I picked up a bar that I had not tried yet. They have so many interesting combinations of scents, that …
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave for Dry Skin
Unfortunately, I am a young woman who suffers from excessive body hair. Sometimes I find the condition to be so debilitating. I constantly have to shave and keep a watch for newly growing strands of hair in embarrassing places. I used to be able to use …
MacGregor Orthopedic Royale Bed
Last month my husband and I broke down and bought a new bed. Our old Queen size bed was getting lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep in. As my husband has a bad knee, and I have digestive problems we decided an Orthopedic bed was the best way to go.
We …
Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2
I actually received this from a friend and I’m so glad I didn’t buy this when I came across it. The bottle does look nice though, I must give credit for that. And for everything else, it could be better, a lot better I mean. This toner isn’t cheap …
A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners
A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …
Ellips Hair Vitamins
I really been having problems with my hair when I started to go to the parlor and make my hair straight.In the first week of having my hair straight, it was really amazing because it was so shiny and really straight.But after a few days, it was really getting …
Nature’s Bounty Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D
Calcium is very important for your bones but for teeth and nails too, and the body uses calcium for proper muscle contraction and it is very important fr the proper function of the nerves. I have a daughter who used to bite her finger nails all the time and …
Tropical Shiatsu Acupressure Insoles
I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …
Disposable Castor Oil packs
A few days back I had been suddenly witnessing pain in the right side of my abdomen between the upper edge of the hip bone and the upper part of the rib cage. Though I never took it seriously —“ I tried gulping down a few pain relieving pills …
Nozovent Anti-Snore
I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …
Desert Essence Organic Body Care Hand Wash Vanilla Chai 8 oz
Desert Essence is one of my favorite organic companies. I love their tea tree oil products and I am a regular user of the essential tea tree oil they sell.
When I saw this product, it sounded like a perfect kitchen soap so I bought one. It was funny, because I …
AZO Cranberry supplement tablets, 50 count
Anyone who has ever suffered a severe urinary tract infection can understand why you’d want to do everything you can to prevent them. I’ve heard about the cranberry cure for years, but assumed it was an “old wives tale.”
What I have learned more recently is that …
Bactine Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray
I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …
Orange Peels (health)
I tend to get extremely dry skin in the winters. As a result, I have found that the cheapest and easiest way to treat my arms and legs is to buy oranges. If you place the skins of any citris fruit in a bath, it will work …
Enzymatic Therapy Derma Klear Soap
I am persons one of those few persons who have suffered the adverse affects of having both oily and dry skin. The fact that my skin tends to become oily in summer and dry in winter has made me use various skin care products at different time of the …
Equate Personal Cleansing Cloths 48 ct
I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …
Nutrilite protein powder
When I was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, my doctor recommended that I take protein supplementation to improve my stamina and hasten recovery. I ordered Nutrilite protein powder from a friend of mine who sells Amway products. I got a 500gm for INR 1699 which is at least …
Softsoap Crisp Cucumber and Melon Hand Soap
While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …
Boy Butter Lubricant for Dry Times
At a recent party that my husband and I went to everyone was supposed to bring a gag gift of some sort. When we got there, all the gag gifts were put in a big paper bags. Everyone wrapped their gag gift. In the middle of the party, the …
One a Day Vita Craves
The new local grocery store down the road from my house has been hosting a sample day one time a week. And they were giving out these little packets of One a Day Vita Craves, a cute little package with two Vita Craves just enough for a day’s …
Dr. Christophers Formulas Complete Tissue & Bone Ointment 4 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and suffer from a variety of assorted aches and pains on a regular basis. I use hot bath therapy and lots of supplements and creams and rubs to assist with the condition. Someone on a fibromyalgia message board reported good results with this odd cream from Dr. …
Dexatrim Max Comple-7 Capsule
Dexatrim Max is one of the supplements that I tried recently. My friend purchases it for me on the first trial. I was asking for a gift and this is her gift for me. Dexatrim claims to block hunger and burn fat. One of those supplements who promises you …
Kaz Steam Inhaler to Help Congestion
I am the worst one for getting colds in the middle of the winter. I ran into the problem of always feeling congested. My doctor suggested that I try a steam inhaler to loosen my sinuses and get rid of some of the congestion. I began shopping around and found …
Colgate Phosflur Anti-Cavity Cool Mint Mouth Rinse
I was looking for something to keep my mouth fresh but I don’t like the normal mouth rinses. I decided to give Colgate Phosflur a try and paid $12.43 at the grocery store for it. It stated that it was a mint taste and I was hoping that it …
Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
Although I am a big fan of this product line, it was not until fairly recently that I actually tried this facial cleanser. I had been shopping in a local pharmacy when I realized that I had been out of my usual cleanser. Since this product is …
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