Health Reviews
Slim in 6
Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …
ALCiS Daily Relief Pain Relief Cream 3 oz
I have had fibromyalgia and lupus-like symptoms since I was a teen. I’ve probably tried just about every pain relief product out there. Most are counter-irritants, with strong menthol fragrances that can be overpowering and certainly not the best way to express your personal style.
Sometimes I …
Nature’s Herbs Fenugreek Thyme Combo 505 mg 100 Capsules
One year, when the pollen was on the offense, I developed a terrible case of post nasal drip that was driving me nuts. It was actually making me feel nauseous, and it just would not stop. Allergy medicine was helping some, but not eliminating the problem, so I asked at …
Colgate Wisp
I am quite a sucker for some advertising, and I always enjoy trying new products. But when I saw an ad for Colgate Wisp, a mini toothbrush that allows you to clean and freshen your mouth anywhere at anytime, I was immediately interested. I am one of those people …
Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com Ovulation Test Strip
Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com Ovulation Test Strip is my newest item in a long line of fertility products. This is my first time trying ovulation test strips and I was able to easily order these off of their website. These test strips are used for women trying to conceive a baby. If …
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Bandages
Have you ever had trouble keeping a bandage in place? Sometimes cuts and scrapes happen in the worst possible place such as the crook of a finger, or in the bend of your arm or leg and it’s hard to get a bandage to stay in place. Especially if …
Homedics BackTherapist
Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …
Kleenex Anti Viral Facial Tissue 75 ct box
When I first saw this product on the shelf, it seemed like a really neat idea, and on impulse I bought a box. They are not much more expensive than the regular tissues, and although I am more of a Puffs fan, Kleenex brand is sort of the gold …
Swanson Premium N-Acetyl Cysteine 600 mg 100 Capsules
I have fibromyalgia, and in the early days of learning to deal with this chronic pain disease, I would take lots of over the counter pain killers, like Advil and aspirin. When I discovered it was causing me stomach problems, I switched to using only acetaminophen (Tylenol). I was taking …
Lavoris Refreshing Mint Mouthwash with Zantrate
Keeping my mouth refreshed is of utter importance to me. I hate dealing with a dry mouth or a sticky mouth and feel it is disgusting. I have tried those breath strips, but never really liked the intensity of them. Because of this, I try to find really strong …
Colgate with baking soda and peroxide tooth paste
A regular tooth brushing is healthy with the used of right tooth paste. I’ve been using Colgate products of tooth paste for many years. Aside from that, I am particular with the ingredients that can help my tooth more healthier and stronger.
I am using Colgate with baking soda and …
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer 10 oz
There is a lot to like about St. Ives products. They are inexpensive, good quality, and do not test on animals or use animal ingredients. They usually try to add some beneficial natural elements to their products too. When my mom gave me this moisture cream because she said it …
Microplane 34007 Cut-Resistant Glove
This review is for an incredible product that a friend found for me online. I cook almost every day, and I am forever cutting myself in the kitchen. If it’s not a direct cut from a knife, it will be a cut from washing or rinsing food processor …
Burt’s Bees Outdoor All In One Wash 4 oz
I found this little bottle of all in one wash at a health food store and bought it for an overnight trip I was taking. I wanted to carry very little with me, so the small size was perfect.
It fit easily into my overnight bag. When I …
Accu-Chek Aviva System blood glucose monitor
During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and so had to check my blood sugar four times a day. My insurance provided me with the Accu-Chek Aviva System which includeded a glucose monitor, lancing device, and test strips. The monitor and lancet were easy to set up …
Slimquick Weight-Loss Program
For a few years now I have seen commercials for the Slimquick Diet, and although I’ve never taken their dubious claims seriously, I wondered how exactly the plan was supposed to work. When a friend of mine spotted a super sale on Slimquick diet packets, I figured …
McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
While talking about oatmeal, I used to think they are not going to taste good. It was only when once I came through an article on the importance of oats in our life and decided to start eating them. Well, for few months I tried lots of brands but …
Aloe Cadabra Personal Lubricant French Lavender 2.5 oz
I have used several brands of lubricants for medical and personal reasons. I used KY for years, but when I learned more recently that parabens were bad and associated with hormonal effects, I started reading labels more carefully. In most cases, it would not bother me terribly if there were …
ABBA Pure Color Protect Shampoo 8.45 oz
When I first saw the bottle that was being used on my hair, I thought it looked like something that belonged in a pharmacy, not a salon. However, soon enough, I smelled it and changed my mind. This shampoo was being used on my hair because my stylist …
Red Bull Energy Drink
This little energy booster in a can became one of my best friends during my varsity years and I can safely say I have had more than hundreds of these energy drinks pass thorough my system over the years.
At first I was using Red Bull incorrectly, according to …
Kotex Soft & Smooth 28cm Overnight Pad with TriMax Technology
I have used many types of sanitary pads from various brands over the years but nothing has come close to Kotex pads in terms of meeting all expectations that one could possibly have or require from a sanitary pad, which is performance, safeness, absorbency, leak protection, comfort of wearing …
Deer Brand Refined Camphor Tablets 16 blocks
I became a fan of camphor when my grandmother introduced me to her camphor oil once when I was having spells of feeling faint. It worked really well to stop the woozy feeling, and I love the smell of it. Since then I have learned of other uses for …
Ortho Evra
Since I often forget to take my pills everyday when Ortho Evra came out, I thought it was a really great idea. You put it on and you forget it for a week. I went to my OB/GYN and got a prescription. The patch itself is pretty neat, it’s …
Rembrandt Premium Whitening Mint Toothpaste
My mother used to get painful canker sores on her tongue on a regular basis. I felt real bad for her because I knew how much it hurt her to just even move her mouth when she had a sore, let alone eat or talk! My family tried a …
Penetrex Pain Relief Therapy
I often experience muscle pains after I play my favorite game. There are home remedies available like I normally immerse myself in the bath tub filled with ice cubes to ease the inflammation. This is applicable when I have lots of free time, when I have the following day …
CVS Sugar Free Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated 120ct
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had some worries about my heart. I actually had a few symptoms that I thought might be heart related, but they turned out to be GERD related instead. For awhile, with my doctor’s permission, I decided to put myself on a low …
CVS Cough Drops
The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …
Celestial Sleepytime Throat Tamer Herbal Supplement Tea
When my throat is sore at nighttime and I can’t get to sleep I like to drink Celestial Sleepytime Throat Tamer Herbal Supplement Tea. It helps soothe my throat and relaxes me so I can go back to sleep fast without the use of medicines that make me sick …
Royal Jelly Tablets by Forever Living Products
There are many brands of royal jelly supplement available in the market, some even include vitamins and minerals. But this royal jelly supplements from Forever Living Products is, for me, more potent. Having gathered some information in different publications and sources on the benefits of taking royal jelly supplements …
Suave Kids Morning Hair Tamer Spray Orange Alley-Oop 8.5 oz
This product from the ever-reliable Suave line is one that I was introduced to through someone to whom it is actually marketed for. I sometimes baby-sit the neighbor’s son, and when he comes over, he brings his little night-bag full of whatever products and toys his mom wants him …
FIT FOR LIFE DIET
Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …
The 5 Factor Diet and Fitness Plan
After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …
Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat
I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat for $60 online. Here is my review.
It is made of a material that made it hard to break or pop. It is burst-resistant, water-proof and feels soft because it has a soft cushion feel but is not weak when …
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 …
Animas Ping Insulin Pump
I am a 14 year old type one diabetic. I have had diabetes for about a year and a half, and just before my one year aniversery, i got the animas ping insulin pump. I looked into many insulin pumps, but the ping stood out above the rest. This …
Sainsbury’s Non-Applicator Super Tampons
These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …
Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock Face SPF 90 3 Ounce
I have tried a couple of the Neutrogena facial sun blocks, and this one is my favorite. I have light skin and burn very easily. I do not want my skin to look old and leathery like the sun bunnies my age are starting to look. (Sorry, sun bunnies, …
Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Shampoo
When I saw a 20% free bonus bottle of VO5 Kiwi Lime shampoo in the grocery store, I couldn’t pass it up. I have used their shampoos and conditioners before and was pleased with them. Lately, I have been using heavier moisturizing shampoos with lots of conditioners because …
Some cases of Headaches
Headaches can be formed by different reasons. It could be because you are simply stressed out, or didn’t get enough sleep. However, from experiences and what I have seen, I have gathered a little bit of facts on what can cause headaches.
1. If you are in the mountains where …
Alli Diet Pill
I tried Alli Diet Pill and my opinion is definately a negative one. I don’t like it because it simply did not work. I did not loose a single pound after paying fifty dollars for a bottle of it. And it upsets me to know that I basically threw …
Natrum Phos Herbal medicine
I know most people are into taking digestive medicines and things of that nature but I find that there are other types of remedies out there that can cater to your indigestion problems. I was having some serious indigestive issues to the point where I couldn’t eat anything. Nothing …
Exuviance Matte Perfection
This product claims to provide a matte look and control oily skin by absorbing oil. It can be worn under or over makeup. Since my skin is combination after using moisturizers, parts of my skin will look oily. I found about this online and decided to give it a …
Crest Whitening Rinse Mouthwash
I would definitely describe myself as someone who loves to get a good bargain. One of my favorite things to do is browse through the Sunday newspapers and cut coupons. Last Sunday, while doing in this I found a coupon for this product. Although it had …
New-skin First Aid Antiseptic Liquid Bandage for Small Cuts & Wounds
I still remember when the new-skin First Aid Antiseptic Liquid Bandage for Small Cuts & Wounds first came out several years ago, and everyone thought it was the coolest first aid product ever, and it was also definitely the most expensive at almost $15 a bottle. The prices have …
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal
When I was kid, I remember people actually going up to me and saying, man, you have some REALLY white teeth! Of course I didn’t think anything of it as I thought everyone had the same kind of teeth when you were young. I never even drank hardly any milk …
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