Health Reviews
Confidence Elliptical Trainer
Why I got this product: When I was diagnosed with Diabetes, the number 1 in my list of lifestyle modification is to get a good exercise. I can do that with jogging and long walks but then, it snows in Virginia. Even if it doesn’t, winter day can go …
Occilococcinum
Boiron is a well known-manufacturer of homeopathic medicine. Unlike ordinary medicine, homeopathic ones are known to be safe and natural. I actually heard about Boiron through my yoga class. When I went to the store to buy Occilococcinum, I was surprised to find out that (1) homeopathic medicine is …
Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer 3 oz
This is one of the best men’s products I have ever borrowed. I was staying with a couple of friends for the weekend, and happened to pick up a tube of this product that was on my friend’s husband’s desk. Their cat had knocked it over and I was just …
CVS Eyeglass Repair Kit
I had an issue with the screws falling out of my glasses where the arm is held on. I didn’t really want to have to go to the eyeglass store to get it repaired each time. I decided to purchase an eyeglass repair kit from CVS. It had a …
Colgate Kid’s Pop Stars Toothpaste, Mild Mint 4.6 oz
I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 10.1 oz
I have been coloring my hair for several years now, and recently decided to switch to mostly sulfate free shampoo. (I do occasionally use one for a clarifier though.) I have tried a few brands that are widely available in stores, but I wanted to try Pureology when I …
Icy Hot Medicated Roll
Icy Hot Medicated Roll was suggested to me by my friend when I related to her about the pain in my knees. Being an overweight person, my knees always remained in pain. Although I kept applying pain relieving ointments on my knees, I still found it difficult to walk …
Nature’s Way Saw Palmetto Berries 585 mg 180 caps
I have had a problem with thinning hair ever since I passed the big forty mark. I am a female, and I have tried women’s Rogaine, sulfate free shampoos, supplements, Nioxin and a vast variety of other ideas. None have made much of a difference so far. My latest trial …
Origins Ginger Body Scrub Smoothing body buffer
I first saw this product sitting in a friend’s kitchen window. I thought it was a jar of bacon grease! I was completely shocked to see my friend take some out of the jar, rub on her hands, and then ask me if I wanted to try. She must have …
Acuvue Oasys
I have started using Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for the last 2 months, and I love it. I used a different brand before and wasn’t really happy with it. I usually wear contacts for more than 12 hours a day. With my last contacts, the lens …
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 …
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein cookies n creme
Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder 4.5 oz
I do not have a baby, but I bought this product for myself. I like to use a powder in the summer when I tend to have oilier skin and sweat more.
I don’t like to use talc based powders, as talc is not healthy and has been linked to all …
Sunsilk Daring Volume Anti Flat Plumping Creme
I grew up with a grandmother who owned 5 beauty salons. What did that do to me and my self image? Well, it made me self concious of FLAT HEAD!! My sister and I both cannot go in public with our hair flat. We have to have it “poofy.” …
Orange Daily 10% Vitamin C Serum 1 oz
I have aging combination skin. It is dry in the winter and oily and acne prone in summer. I have noticed a few small lines and wrinkles over the past couple of years, so I have been trying to find products to minimize these and keep my skin as young …
Derma-E Vitamin A Wrinkle Treatment Moisturizing Gel 8 oz
I just passed the official “over forty” mark, so it’s time for me to look into preventing the aging of my skin as much as possible. I have combination skin, which is dry in winter and oilier in summer with some mild adult acne that rears its head if I …
Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer
The Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer isn’t my favorite toothbrush but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t work well on my teeth. The only reason why I’m not all that intrigued by the toothbrush is because it’s electric and when it comes to electric items, you …
Yardley English rose talcum powder
When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …
Maca Magic Organic Herbal Liquid Extract Supplement 2 oz
Since turning forty, I have been having a few health symptoms, like palpitations, hair loss, irritability, and bloating. Someone suggested that I might be entering peri-menopause a little early. I had heard about some women using Maca supplement to manage early menopause and related hormonal issues, so I thought …
Oral-B / Braun 5 mode electric tooth brush
I’m in no way fond of electric tooth brush’s but this one is great! I’ve always preferred the feel of a regular brush but this one, for the cost is perfect.
Compared to other electric tooth brushes this one is great. I don’t have a mold problem, inside or …
White Rain Naturals Body Wash - Moisturizing Tropical Coconut
When my last body wash ran out, I ended up picking up a replacement at a local dollar store. I found White Rain Naturals Body Wash in Moisturizing Tropical Coconut scent. I usually am picky about what body wash I will use, so I was surprised to find one …
People’s choice weight loss pills
I purchased People’s weight loss tablets for dirt cheap. I was at some dollar store and I picked up the weight loss tablets that are made by the brand people’s choice. The weight loss tablets only cost me a dollar so I figured why not and give them a …
Summers Eve feminine powder
It is important for a woman to smell good for not only herself but her husband and the people around her. I have an issue like every other woman. Sometimes I get a little smelling the woman’s area from sweating and being hot. It’s natural and it happens nothing …
Neosporin - For the Home & On the Go Package
I really love the Neosporin product on the whole so when I was doing some shopping at Sam’s Club recently, I saw this Neosporin - For the Home & On the Go Package and purchased it. Neosporin isn’t inexpensive and the club price for getting this package was …
WaterPik SinuSense Neti Bottle
I really hated the idea of a neti bottle, but it’s what absolutely everyone was recommending to me this last allergy season. Now the weather is cold, and the allergies are dissipating, but when late summer and fall hit, I am a miserable human being because my allergies and sinuses …
Bodhichitta Botanicals Wild and Free Massage Oil 4 oz
As part of my therapy regimen for fibromyalgia, and just for fun as well—“ I love to use massage oils for a nice deep tissue massage. Or if I am feeling too sore, just a light sensual massage can work wonders. I use a variety of lotions, oils, and …
Equate: Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion
Equate: Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion worked alright for me. The lotion did help to alleviate that uncomfortable dryness that I sometimes get in my hands, although after I would use the lotion, I never would care for the scent that it leaves behind. All skin care lotions seem …
Tend Skin Air Shave Gel
This shave gel was advertised as being good for the skin because it’s supposed to not leave the skin feeling dry and instead moisturize the skin as well as reduce the number of cuts that occur while shaving. I thought this product might be good for me because I …
Scholl Hard Skin Stone
I resolved to do everything for my feet, paying as much attention to them as much as I do with my face and the rest of my body. Not quite as when they begin to be in their normal condition then I forget about them until I get calluses, …
TCP Liquid Antiseptic
I think every household should have a bottle of TCP Liquid Antiseptic which has a multitude of uses and I cannot really think of a strong enough equivalent. Since I was a kid, this is the first thing I have reached for (or my mum reached for) to …
Wisdom Mint Waxed Dental Tape
In recent years I have been paying a lot more attention to looking after my gums, as I did not start flossing etc until I had already noticed some gum problems. I realize now that it is vitally important to include some kind of cleaning system for the …
3 day diet
I purchased a copy of this 3 day diet regimen because of its attractive 10 pounds loss after 3 days in the internet hoping that I could cut my ecess fats. I actually like it and find it effective even if I only lost 4 pounds which is not …
Band-Aid - Medium Adhesive Pads
Lately, I’ve had a need for a bigger band-aid than just the average size and decided to try Band-Aid - Medium Adhesive Pads. These comfort-flex bandages come ten in a box for a pricey $4.50 and up mark. That’s a lot of money for just ten of these …
Equate Stop Smoking Aid Nicotine Lozenge 2mg, Cherry
I had fun trying this lozenge. I mean really there were a lot of things that I didn’t like about it. But it was really a nice try. I mean you never know unless you try. I’m not sure who I was with who told me that I should …
Durex Play 2 in 1 Massage Gel
I love lubricants, I think they can spice up things a bit and also help if you have occasional dryness issue. I owned quite a lot in the past and will in the future and preferably have more than one at home.
This one cached my eye in the …
Doans Extra Strength Pain Reliever Caplets 24 ct
I have tried many different over the counter medications for pain and inflammation. One time when I had a bad backache due to overwork and over-lifting, my muscles had gone into spasm and it was hard to get into or out of bed. I called and asked my partner …
Kinoki Detox Foot Pads
I would like to start by stating that this product is not something I would have bought for myself in a million years and then some. I have a friend who is an insomniac and apparently watches every infomercial ever made—“ and believes them all. She is the one …
Phillips Milk Of Magnesia Wild Cherry
Yuck! This stuff sure does taste bad, but it really gets the job done. I remember when I was a child, my parents would make me take 1 cup of Phillips Milk of Magnesia once a month, and I always dreaded that day. Back then, we didn’t have the …
Green Beaver Frosty Mint Natural Toothpaste
Finding an all-natural toothpaste, particularly an all-natural toothpaste you’re going to like, is not necessarily an easy task, especially after a lifetime of using commercial toothpastes. Given my previous experiences with Green Beaver products, I was happy to give their all-natural toothpaste a try and I decided to start …
Lotus Herbal Clay White Black Clay Skin Whitening Face Pack
During one of shopping routines last week to the supermarket nearby, I happen to see this skin care product called Lotus Herbal clay white black clay skin whitening face pack. The fact that I always loved experimenting with different skin care products that seemed to catch my fancy, together …
Super Wacky Noodle
Described as a flexible fun in the sun toy, the Super Wacky Noodle is a product I’m enjoying a lot right now. My sister actually purchased these this summer to help me with water aerobics and exercising for my bad knees. Water noodles like this one may …
Walgreen’s Cool Mist Humidifier
It’s that time of year again, it’s cold outside and, because we are constantly running our furnace, it gets dry indoors. As a result, both of our kids wake up stuffed up or, in worst case scenarios, can’t sleep at all.
We normally try to remedy this by running humidifiers …
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin hair accessory
I found out about this great little hair accessory from a friend who was wearing one. She has long hair like me, and likes to wear it up for our hot summers.
She told me it the best pin she had ever used—“ so I bought one. I had to …
Lamisil AT Antifungal Spray
I wasn’t too happy when I discovered that I possibly had a type of athlete’s foot. The word is misleading, because I’m not really athletic anyway, but I guess your feet can sweat wether you are an athletic or active person or not. Now I move around all day, …
Far Infrared Anion Chip Genex Lady Sanitary Pad
This is the first time that I will be using a negatively-charged ionized feminine pad which is the Genex Lady Far Infrared Anion Chip Sanitary Pad. I have heard a lot of good things about these anion pads and their competitor, Anion Love Moon. I have not had the …
Kiss my face Natural Cold and Flu room spray
Though I’ve become used to the idea that I’ll be taking medication for something or another almost all the time (I’ve become plagued with health problems since I started working last year and ended up with various work-related injuries), but my husband absolutely hates to take medication of any …
Colgate 360 Degree Sensitive Tooth Brush
Experiencing tooth sensitivity has now become a part and parcel of my life. Though the sensitivity seems is not a permanent affair, its onset always leaves me feeling very uncomfortable. But this time when I experienced continuous discomfort even after using my good old —˜Sensodyne tooth paste’- I decided …
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