Health Reviews
Avon: SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
I am in absolute love with this deodorant, I wish I had known about it earlier! Usually, I’m spending about $4.00 to $7.00 on deodorants and anti-perspirant, only to have them not work the way it’s supposed to, irritate my skin, or leave unwanted white deodorant stains on my …
Herbalife Shapeworks Formula 3
This product is best consumed with Herbalife Shapeworks Formula 1 as it is quite tasteless on its own. However, one can also choose to add it to cereal, soups, yogurt and sauces.
As for me, I always eat it in all kind of weird ways. …
Tylenol Sore Throat Daytime Liquid Cool Burst 8 oz
Sometimes when I am not feeling well, I send someone to the store to pick up a medicine that might help. One time I had the beginnings of strep throat (I did not know it was strep at this point, just thought it was a regular sore throat) and I …
Equate Personal Lubricant
When I had the misfortune of suffering from a painful anal fissure, I had the opportunity to try out Equate’s brand of personal water-based lubricant. My doctor had ordered a steroid enema product for me to use nightly, and advised me to buy some KY jelly to add …
Schwinn Exercise Bike
Talk about resistance training! This one has about 6 routines that you can use, and about 5 are for the pros, and only 1 left for amateurs like me. When I say resistance, I really mean like riding your bike on a 90 degree angle. It is so hard …
Botanic Choice Valerian Root Extract
One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …
Clear Blue Fertility Monitor
I feel little embarrassed to talk about this but I feel like other women can relate to this situation. There were a time when I thought I was never going to get pregnant. No matter what I did, no matter what I wanted I couldn’t get it right. …
Source Naturals Mushroom Immune Defense 60 ct
Having diabetes, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia, I have enough on my plate without having to deal with colds and flu and stomach bugs all year, so I try to take supplements that boost my immune system, especially in the winter. There are so many out there, it is difficult to …
Bath and Body Works Carried Away shower gel 3 oz
Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores, and I have tried most of their fragrances. It is rare that I find one I don’t like. This year, when I went in just to check out what was new for spring, I was introduced to the new “Carried …
NOW Foods Melatonin Chewable Lozenges
After years of suffering chronic insomnia, and trying numerous prescriptions, I think I may have finally found a product that will help me sleep. Recently while shopping in my local health food store, I stumbled upon a container of NOW Foods Melatonin dietary supplement.
I must admit I was …
nutraMetrix Isotonix Calcium Complete
I have been using this product which is a powdered form of calcium for about three years and have been very pleased with it. I used to have terrible leg cramps any time of the day or night, and my doctor said I probably needed more calcium. Yet when …
Health Solutions Stress Relief DVD by Gaiam
Yesterday I found a new source for health and wellness information that completely caught me by surprise. I had gone to Walgreens to pick up some paper towels and a few things and spotted a whole supply of Gaiam DVDs as I was heading to the check …
The Depo Vera Birth Control Shot
It took me a long time to actually get used to the idea that I might have to take birth control. I’ve never really been a fan of birth control all because it didn’t do well with my body. I tried the pill but in the end I always …
Gold Bond Foot Pain Relieving Cream 4 oz
My partner’s feet were hurting from prolonged standing so she picked up a tube of the Gold Bond Foot Pain cream. Had I been asked first, I could have explained that it was really no different than the scores of menthol based pain relief rubs and gels we already …
Ensure Plus Nutritional Supplement
The nutritional supplement, Ensure Plus, is specifically made for people who want to either maintain or gain weight, like in my case. It comes in an assorted amount of flavors. Some that I know off hand are Strawberry, Chocolate, and Butter Pecan. The only flavor I have experience with …
Cell phone addiction
Yes, America has developed yet another form of addiction and treatment centers are being built as we speak. The newest addiction trend? Cell phone addiction. Yes, I recently heard on several news stations that cell phone addiction is becoming one of the most common forms of …
OSIM foot massager
My sister bought this foot massager for my parents about 3 years ago. It was a very popular OSIM product back then. She bought it during its promotional period at around RM 900 (which is around USD$ 260).
Unlike the other OSIM massager we have, this foot massager is not …
Schiff Natural Vitamin B Complex
Schiff Natural Vitamin B Complex is a 8 in the world of B complexes however it is formulated to do something better than some other b vitamins. This isn’t quite formulated as well as a 9 or 10 rated product but it does work in giving you energy and …
Air Repair Soothing Facial Cleansing Milk 2 oz
I inherited a small bottle of Air Repair facial cleansing milk from a friend who travels a lot and got this as part of a kit. She only used it once and said it did not clean her oily skin thoroughly enough. Since it was winter, my skin was pretty …
Beta Sal Medicated Shampoo
This is a medicated shampoo for dandruff, Psoriasis, and Seborrheic Dermatitis, but just because it’s medicated doesn’t mean that it can’t be found on the shelves at drug stores like Walgreens, I wish though I hadn’t found it at Walgreens, even though it was on sale eight dollars. I …
Native Remedies Femalite for PMS Symptoms 50 ml
I, like many women, get fed up with the symptoms associated with the onset of my monthly period. Sometimes it starts a few days before, sometimes up to a couple of weeks before the period starts. This can ruin half a month! I have been fortunate that I normally only …
Ascof Lagundi
I am not really a fan of herbal medicine alternatives but ever since I tried Ascof Lagundi in tablet form, I had second thoughts. I was amazed at the healing prowess of Ascof. Since it is derived from the lagundi plant, it is safe and natural with no known …
FYBOGEL FIBER
When I was pregnant for the first time I use to get sick with any smell specially smell of meals. I was eating less due to that reason and as a result I was constipated all the time that made me sick even more.
Then my doctor advised me to …
PomX Supplements
PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …
Organic Indulgence Orchard Pear and Fig Foaming Hand Wash 8 oz
I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …
ACT Mouthwash
I have been using ACT mouthwash for a year or two now and I am pretty happy with the product. I get the “cool splash mint” flavor which I like because it leaves a slight minty aftertaste and smell.
It’s about as easy to use as any other mouthwash–fill …
Vein Matrix supplement
So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …
Crest 3D White Glamorous White Rinse
There is just too much promise in teeth whitening products. Some are not really effective but here I am still trying out some of those. I came across Crest 3D White Glamorous White Rinse in a local drugstore and I purchased it immediately. I saw this online thru Amazon …
Degree Women Antiperspirant & Deodorant Delicious Bliss 2.6 oz
I love the new Degree deodorant lines that include the nice fragrances and matching body sprays. Several companies are doing this, and I have tried a few here and there of each line.
My last purchase was Degree Delicious Bliss in the fine fragrance collection. I had a sniff …
Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout
Last night I tore open the Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout which was the last of the workout DVD’s that came with my Malibu Pilates Chair System.
I found it difficult to get the necessary enthusiasm needed to motivate me sooner, since I am …
Terraillon TFA Nuance Body Composition Scale
I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …
Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Hand Cream SPF 15 2.5 oz
When I was disappointed in a few anti-aging creams for hands that I had tried, my friend in the UK said I should try the Boots brand—“ being a loyal customer of the famous chemist and knowing their products were very good.
I had a quick look and found …
Apex Mini-plus Compressor Nebulizer for asthma
When I was younger, I was occasionally beset with Asthma while growing up. I had certain limitations with the amount of physical activities I do each day because I’m likely to get weary. In worst cases, my asthma attacks can get severe and I will be rushed …
Bunda Hospital
This is one of the best hospital special for mother and kids. When I lived in Jakarta, I often go to this hospital to bring my children. Either it was for getting vaccination, routine check-up or when they were sick and need a help from their pediatric.
We already …
Avon ADVANCE TECHNIQUES 2-in-1 Healthy Shine Shampoo & Conditioner
I decided to try Avon ADVANCE TECHNIQUES 2-in-1 Healthy Shine Shampoo & Conditioner because I had heard great things about the product from a friend of mine. I don’t usually use a shampoo/conditioner combo because it’s difficult for me to imagine that a product could both cleanse and …
BreathRx Daily Tongue Care Kit 3 pc
After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …
Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush
One thing I’m particular about are hygiene, specifically dental hygiene, which is why I use the Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush with firm bristles. Call me crazy, but I’ve always been picky about the toothbrush I use, and with reason. I’m always searching for a decent toothbrush and I think …
Aspercreme Odor Free Topical Analgesic Cream, 3-Ounce
I have tried just about every topical pain relief product to help with my nerve-related and fibromyalgia pain. Aspercreme was actually one of the first I ever tried, way back in my teens when it started. I liked the idea of not having an odor to the treatment, …
Stop Back Pain Now DVD
I was intrigued when I came across a DVD that claimed to offer breakthrough methods to prevent or relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain. Since suffering an injury a few years ago, I have learned to live with pain but would rather learn to relieve it.
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Cetaphil Soap
I have been using different kinds of soaps all my life, and only a few of them stand out. Actually, Cetaphil is among those soaps which I like to use. This is a well-known soap which is actually what I have been using for a long time. Why? First, …
Twinlab Btewer’s Yeast
About ten years ago, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. And although the cancer eventually took her life, there was a silver lining in this sad episode in my life as I became far more conscious of how our body works and what kind of health products it needs …
Avon Soothing Anti-Druff Shampoo with Conditioner
Having dandruff is just so gross. It is not only very itchy but the flakes that fall down on the shoulders are just too embarrassing. Well, I was lately victimized by dandruff. I had my hair straightened and maybe the chemicals have reached my scalp that it triggered dandruff …
Merry Hempsters Hemp Baby Herbal Salve
I don’t care if this is a product for children, because I think it’s great for adults too! I bought this product because I’d tried a few other baby herbal salves in the past, thanks to my friend who has a couple kids and tends to load me up …
Electronic Cigarette
I have been a cigar/cigarette smoker for the past year. I have smoked over 40 different types of cigarettes, and at least 20 different kinds of cigars. The reason being is I like to change things up. To me, smoking the same type of cigarette longer than a …
Close Up Crystal Frost Winter Blast
Close Up is a brand of toothpaste that I truly love ever since I became aware of my hygiene. This is for the reason that some of Close Up commercial done here in the Philippines is quite romantic and the musical background is memorable. While the Close-Up commercial is …
Neutrogena Foot Cream
If you have cracking, dry, itchy feet or elbows, this cream is your answer! Seriously! I have never been able to find anything that works for my cracked, dry heels. Then one day, I spotted this Foot Cream at Wal Mart. It is the Norwegian Formula by Neutrogena. I …
Arm and Hammer Sensitive Plus Whitening Toothpaste
Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? It is usually minty in flavour, and it cleans your teeth and freshens your breath; it also removes plaque, prevents cavities, and some of them, if you are lucky, remove stains. I have used many brands and formulas, and I usually just buy what is …
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