Health Reviews
Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews Plus Vitamin D & K, 500mg
Now this is one of those very ironic products that enter into your life every so often. And that is, although this product by itself is good for your health, because of the fact that it tastes so good, you can actually become ILL by eating too much of it! …
Ashtanga Yoga
I was never really sold into this yoga thing until a friend invited me to join her in her Ashtanga Yoga class because her group is offering a free one-week trial for “those who are interested but are still not sure if yoga is right for them.” Anyway, after …
Jason Fragrance Free Quick Cleansing M/U Remover Pads 75ct
I don’t normally use cleansing pads, since I use either a foaming face wash or Noxzema cream to wash my face at night, and I rarely feel the need to remove make-up before then. My skin seems to do well with this routine. Someone recently bought me some of the …
Vitafusion Adult Multivitamin Gummies, Mixed Berry Flavor
I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …
Vicks Soothing Vapor Inhaler for Nasal Congestion Relief
I often tend to experience a blocked nose every now and then. The fact that there are many reasons for it- whether it is a mild cold or just having to be amidst lot of pollution and dust, my nose just seems to become congested making it just difficult …
Diet Dots Dietary Supplement Weight Loss 24 ct
The last time I was in a Dollar Tree store, I saw these “Diet Dots” pills, and wondered what on earth they could possibly contain for a dollar. I looked on the back to see, and found that what they basically are is a chewable B12 tablet, with some Acai …
Shield Lens Cleaner
I bought a bonus pack of two bottles of Shield Lens Cleaner from my optician’s office at my last eye exam visit. It was a good bargain, and I thought it would be very convenient to have a bottle in my purse as well as one in the …
Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin
It was just recently when I tried using the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin. Frankly I am a long time user of Lactacyd feminine wash which I trusted and tested for such a long time. But when Lactacyd became out of stock in the store here in …
Smithson Organics Pearl-white Teeth Whitening Powder
Should someone ask me what my most hidden insecurity is, I guess my teeth could very well be a valid answer. Teeth whitening may be a costly privilege accessible only at a dentist’s chair. I hated my personal orthodontist’s forceful attempts at coaxing me to avail his …
Assured Double Tipped Cotton Swabs (400 count)
The Assured Double Tipped Cotton Swabs are sold at Dollar Tree stores for one dollar. In one package comes a total of four hundred double tipped cotton swabs. That may seem like a truly excellent deal compared to the name brand cotton swabs, like Q-tips Cotton Swabs or store …
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 …
Hairfinity - Hair Vitamins
I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …
Avon Foot Works Moisturizing Foot Cream
I’ve been pretty negligent to my feet over the Fall and Winter seasons, mostly because I’ve been wearing mostly boots and my feet have been covered to avoid the harsh cold! But since the weather has warming up here in NY, I had to purchase something to get my …
Doctor’s Best Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM 240 ct
I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …
Duro-Med Memory Lumbar Cushion
I am one of those unfortunate persons who have been suffering from a severe back ache for quite a few years now. The fact that the pain which usually appeared on the lower back seemed to be quite bearable during the initial stages of its occurrence, soon became …
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads
My clear skin just seemed to be perfect unless and until those dreaded pimples didn’t show up. Though my pimples weren’t of those severe category type- merely their appearance on my face( especially on my forehead ) was enough to make my face dull and lifeless. These pimples were …
Inches-A-Weigh gym Allentown, PA
If you have the opportunity to join an Inches-A-Weigh gym, you really should not pass up the opportunity! I had the opportunity to work at one for a short period of time, due to the problems with the economy the owner was forced to close. We had …
Grabber Warmers 6 Hour Adhesive Toe Warmers
After trying some air activated hand warmers and absolutely loving them, I decided to look to see if there were any similar products for the feet. I went on a long ghost walk in Savannah in the winter, and the hand warmers saved my hands from freezing—“ but my …
Jogging (Running)
We all know that jogging is a good form of physical exericise. It burns calories, it’s good for your muscles, strengthens your bones, improves stamina, and has recently been proven to help prevent heart disease. Like any aerobic exercise, in time it will also improve physical fitness, …
Lander Bubble Bath Cucumber Melon
In my search for the perfect bubble bath, I came across the Lander Bubble Bath and decided to give it a try. There were several different aromas to choose from but I chose the cucumber melon aroma. It was a 64 oz. bottle, which is huge and it only …
Ontel Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool
I first bought one of these tools when I was suffering a very painful lower back injury. It was nearly impossible for me to bend over and pick things up off the floor. When I saw this, I thought it was the perfect solution. The Gopher is a long …
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 …
Beverley Hills Tooth Whitening Formula Toothpaste
I’d just had my braces off and was really pleased with the outcome. However, I was a social smoker and my teeth needed a little brightening up.
Being a student with only a part time job, there was no way I could afford professional teeth whitening, so I opted …
Blackmores Metabolism Advantage: Weight Loss Supplement
This product is meant to help you increase your metabolism and thus increase your weight loss. I noticed very little difference with it as opposed to without it. I eat a healthy diet and exercise, but my metabolism needed a little kick. I thought Blackmores Metabolism …
Dr. Scholl’s Blister Defense Stick 0.3 oz Stick
When I was away and could not access my stick of BodyGlide, which is an anti chafing product that works really well, I went on a hunt for a similar product to help me with some blisters I had developed while walking in a new pair of heels. …
Iron Gym Doorway Exercise Bar
I like this little simple piece of home gym equipment and it has worked in many ways for me. I have noticed considerable gains in the size and strength of some of my larger muscle groups, particularly the back muscles, shoulders and chest area muscles.
I do however find that …
SkinLight by Optima Wellness
Just like many Filipina I used to be dream of getting the fairest skin tone I could ever afford. I envy fair-skinned ladies and have really spent so much on different products just to achieve lighter skin tone. Then this Glutathione craze suddenly hit the market. Every one is …
Kiss My Face Obsessively Organic Pore Shrink Mask
This is a little on the expensive side but it’s organic and natural. I must say that $15 for about 2 oz isn’t too bad but it does accumulate over time if you keep buying this product. I’m glad I don’t have to write another review of how I’m …
Invisalign Braces
Invisalign braces are a fairly new kind of orthodontic device. Made of a fine medical grade plastic they are completely clear and so far less noticeable than other orthodontic appliances.
One of the unique features about Invisalign is the clincheck. A patients orthodontist or dentist takes a mould of …
Eucerin Original Moisturizing Creme
My favorite solution for dry, cracked hands is Eucerin Original Moisturizing Creme. I use a very drying soap at work which really dries out my hands so I use this to help prevent pain. This dry skin therapy formula works really well on dry hands. It does …
Morning Walker
It was an advertisement in the newspaper that compelled me to buy the morning walker one year back. It is a health equipment that is electricity operated, with a swing platform, which goes swinging one side to the other side and back.
To use it, one has to lie down …
Trevarno Natural Coconut and Cedarwood Soap 75 gr
I had never heard of Trevarno soaps until I received one in the mail as part of a care package from my friend overseas. I love natural soaps and I like to try all the local handmade ones at craft fairs and often order them online. This soap …
Acupuncture Treatment at The Spa (Fort Bonifacio branch)
I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …
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 …
Ascensia Entrust Diabetes Care System (Strip and Glucometer)
A friend gave me this Ascencia Entrust Diabetes Care system about a year ago when I started running my very own clinic and I really appreciated receiving it because now I can be able to spot check the blood sugar of patients who are potentially diabetics.
Using it is …
Herbatint Hair Color Copper Chestnut 4R 4oz
I have used Herbatint in the past, and was attempting to find a more natural, gentler alternative to permanent coloring. I have read that use of darker artificial hair colors can increase lymphoma risk in some people, and since I do not want to be a blonde, I needed a …
Xenadrine EFX
People will do anything to lose weight, and so far I have tried dozens of weight loss drugs, diets and other workout regimens that didn’t really work for me. I tried Xenadrine when I heard my friend’s sister lost weight because of it. But I guess it’s true that …
Multi-Betic Advanced Formula Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Tablets 60ct
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …
Village Naturals Therapy Stress & Tension Mineral Shower Gel
I used to use this shower gel before I came across Power Stick Intensity Shower Gel for Men. Now I use that because it’s cheaper and works just as well. I will say however that the one thing this shower gel has over the Power Stick brand is that …
Eason Eye Care
I recently broke my frames so needed new ones as I wear prescription glasses. Past experience has taught me that most eye examiners just want to sell you new glasses, contacts or whatever with little regard to your real needs. Also getting help choosing your frames is non-existent. Mostly …
Listerine
Listerine is very strong mouthwash. It gets rid of all of the germs in your mouth and helps keep your mouth feeling fresh. I can’t believe how strong Listerine feels in your mouth. You can tell your mouth is clean after using Listerine. There are different flavors that you …
Sensodyne sensitive teeth extra strength with flouride
When I was a little girl, I used to hate brushing my teeth because they were always so sensitive no matter if I was using hot water or cold water to brush my teeth with. I grew up in a very large family so my mother bought a huge …
Tom’s of Maine Natural Baking Soda Mouthwash Peppermint 16 oz
I have a mouth that is sensitive to strong mint flavors, so finding a mouthwash that leaves my mouth feeling fresh but doesn’t burn it is sometimes a challenge. I had used several mainstream brands of alcohol-free mouthwash, and preferred them vastly to the alcohol brands, but I wanted to …
Dial Roll on Antiperspirant Deodorant Crystal Breeze
I have always been a fan of dial products and I also am a fan of deodorant. I sweat a lot for a woman and will not go a day without some sort of antiperspirant or deodorant. When I saw the Dial Roll on Antiperspirant Deodorant Crystal Breeze, I …
Eucerin Calming Body Wash Daily Shower Oil 8.4 oz
I bought this product when I was having a severe winter itch issue. I was unsure at first what it was, a shower wash or an oil. The description defied logic to me. It looked thin in the bottle like an oil, and it was an amber color which seemed …
Scar Esthetique - scar remover
I was very unfortunate to be spending my summer locked up in the house because I had acquired varicella virus or commonly known as chicken pox. I had to stay in the house for 3 weeks because of this. The worst part of it is after I recovered from …
Fit and Fresh Body Fat Analyzer 1 unit
I have been trying to lose weight for most of my life. Various friend and relatives will buy well meaning gifts to assist me in my efforts. This product was one of those well meaning gifts. I got it for a birthday present, and when I first saw it, I …
Crest white strips advanced seal
First of all the one reason why Itried these out was because my sister said she was using them and her teeth were very white. They are a bit expensive first of all. I’m not used to spending that type of money on things like when I can just …
Bag Balm
Bag Balm is a staple in our house and we always keep a container of it in the cupboard. If you are not familiar with what bag balm is, think of Vaseline or a sort of petroleum jelly. There are so many uses for bag balm, from chapped …
Lactacyd Feminine Wash
I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …
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