Health Reviews
Kenra Volume Super Hold Finishing Spray 10 oz
I don’t normally like aerosol hair spray products very much, as they tend to get wasted in the “cloud” they leave behind, often make me cough, and tend to end up having to be replaced sooner than non-aerosols of the same weight. However, I have to admit, they do spray …
Pain Buster II R II Extra Strength Pain Relief Cream 3 oz
I have had fibromyalgia for many years, and have tried just about every pain relief cream out there at one time or another. Most of the time, the products that work best for me fall into the category of counter-irritants. The counter-irritants contain substances like menthol, that create a warm …
Leslie Sansone Walk at Home DVD’s
This past August 1st I turned thirty so my goal was to actually do something about my weight. For years I have tried going to the gym (which I hate), dieting, diet pills (every single diet pill on the market), playing sports, putting a picture of myself on …
NiceWhites Professional Teeth Whitening Pen
I have tried a few whitening products over the counter. I found that the strips were uncomfortable and made my teeth sensitive and some other products simply did not work. When I read about this product, I thought I would give the over-the-counter whitening routine one more try.
I …
LumaTweeze Pro Lighted Tweezers with LED light and magnifier
I have a few stray hairs that like to take up residence on my chin and I am forever tweezing them. I have a problem seeing them sometimes, because of the light in my bathroom, so I thought a lighted tweezer might be worth a try.
I scratched …
Aveeno Anti Itch Concentrated Lotion
The skin on the majority of my body tends to be very dry. During the summertime, I usually develop itchy rashes on the tops of my arms. It does not matter how well I take care of my skin or attempt to take precautions, I still end …
Feeling Smitten Mint Condition Large Cupcake Bath Bomb 4.5oz
I take a nightly hot bath to treat muscular symptoms related to fibromyagia, which I have had since my late teens. It relieves the pain and cramping better than any other therapy I have tried. In the winter I like to use moisturizing products such as oils and bath bombs …
Nevramin - Fursultiamine + Vitamins B6 + B12
Nevramin is a Vitamin B-Complex with a generic name of Fursultiamine + B6 + B12. It contains 50mg of Fursultiamine which is a Vitamin B1 but five times more potent, 250mg of Pyridoxine (B6) and 250mcg of Cyanocobalamine (B12). It is indicated for patients with Neural disturbances, neuralgia, polyneuritis …
Bath and Body Works Sensual Black Currant Vanilla Massage Oil 4oz
My partner and I give each other massages often. I suffer from fibromyalgia, and these massages are very beneficial for me and help with my muscle symptoms like pain and spasms. I use a variety of massage products like oils and lotions. Some are medicinal, and some are just enjoyable. …
X2 Trensetter Soft Lens
I’ve been attracted by these soft lenses by the TV commercial which was shown on 2 weeks ago, at that time, I was spontaneously interested, not only because it was permanent soft lenses, but I thought it was kind of cheap products. I mean, I used to buy permanent …
FatGirlSlim Super-Sized cellulite cream 16 oz
First of all, I was gifted this item. I would have been too skeptical to buy it myself. I had been complaining about cellulite appearance in my legs and thighs, and someone thought this would be a good product to treat it with. I tried using it for almost …
Colgate Sparkling White Mint Zing Toothpaste
Like most of my penny pinching, wallet squeezing purchases, I bought this because of the low price; at under a dollar for a tube of toothpaste, the price can’t be beaten and I figured I simply could not go wrong! I just finished the first tube, and cannot say …
Clairol Daily Defense Conditioner Volumizing 16 oz
Back in the early part of the decade, I used Clairol’s Daily Defense line of shampoos and conditioners—“ in particular the conditioners. It seemed to give my hair more body and a better feel and texture than any other. I noticed that it was becoming harder to find, so …
Sudocrem Antiseptic Skin Care Cream
Look around and there’s probably a pimple remedy waiting to be found in your first aid cabinet. I did that myself a long time ago, and that’s how I got into putting Neosporin ointment over spots. Many years later, I might have to peek again at what’s …
Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol with Moisturizer
No matter how I slather on a scented hand sanitizer to clean my pampered hands, I don’t get the same assurance of a tingly clean feel compared to a rubbing alcohol. At times, I even forget to bring a hand cream in my purse, yet I always manage …
Dr. Scholl’s For Her High Heel Insole
As a part time legal secretary I wear heels pretty often. While they are by no means stiletto high, they are high enough to cause my feet to really hurt.
They got so bad at night that I would have to soak them for hours to get the pain to …
Lush Godiva Solid Shampoo bar 1.9 oz
I have been trying out some of the Lush bath products and have loved every one of them. My hair is a bit of a complex matter. It is a combination of dry and frizzy in the back and on the ends, while being normal/oily on top—“ and thinning. Finding …
Catching the Flu
Catching the flu is something that we all seem to get every year, especially in winter. Unfortunately, because the flu virus changes all the time, there are no complete cures or ways to stop this illness. The flu results in symptoms such as fever, blocked nose, runny nose, coughing …
Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal, 20 Count
Being an ex-coffee drinker, I wanted to whiten my teeth more than they were, but my dental insurance does not cover whitening. So, I decided to try the Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal strips, and bought a box of 20 for a little over $40.
I have …
Planned Parenthood
I went to Planned Parenthood of Dover, NJ for a medical exam and information on birth control.
When I went in, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have read Christian and pro-life pamphlets that painted Planned Parenthood in a bad light, seeming to imply that they don’t care all …
Spine-Worx Back Realignment Device (by Spineworx)
I bought this strange looking contraption when I saw a television ad about it. I’ve had lower back pain, like most people—“ of both the every day strain-injury type and also the fibromyalgia muscle-nerve type. I was suffering from a bit of sciatic pain and muscle spasm when I …
Vicks Vapor Inhaler
How do I put into words how much I love Vicks. I have a family that does tend to get sick. When they do get sick, I need to know I have the things in my house to quickly combat the sickness. And even if I don’t have them, …
Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Assorted Flavors
I used to love taking vitamins when I was a kid, and my mother would always track down the newest ones, chewable, gummies, anything she thought would appeal to me and get me to take them. Little did she know, it wouldn’t have taken a whole lot because I …
BC Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Powder
I can remember the first time I ever heard of BC Powders. I was working at a drug store, and I had seen them on the shelf. People often asked for them, so I finally asked the pharmacist what was so different about them.
I was told that basically, …
Neutrogena Sunblock, Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 70
All my life, I’ve been very fair-skinned and a toe-headed child. My mother would lather on me layers and layers of sunblock before ever letting me out of the house. As I got older and she figured I was responsible enough to administer that kind of attention on myself, …
Ultrathon Insect Repellent Aerosol
My poor kids seem to be the most mosquito friendly children in the world, because we literally can’t go anywhere during the months of june-october without them getting eaten up alive by mosquitos. I could be standing right next to them, and they would get all the bites and …
Desert Essence Organics Body Wash Green Apple & Ginger 8 oz
I have been a loyal fan of Desert Essence ever since discovering their wonderful Tea Tree oils. Since then, I have tried several of their other products and generally like them all. I like to try all natural products. Since I spend a lot of time bathing (morning shower and …
Crane Penguin Air Purifier
I have to admit that the reason I picked out the Crane Penguin Air Purifier was not due to the price, nor all the nice extra things it does or how many smells in the house it gets rid of….I bought it because my youngest daughter loves penguins. …
Walgreens Cool’N Heat Therapy Pain Relief Stick,Extra Strength
I’m beginning to realize, based on my own extensive stock, that it’s rather sad I have this much experience with pain ointments and heating pads and things of the like, but such is my lot in life and at least I know I can share my experiences with others. …
Diurex Water Pills
Diurex Water Pills are the over the counter solution for water retention. I was having some health issues and was retaining a lot of water. It really took a toll on my ability to get around. It even affected the feeling in my legs. I had ordered another product …
V & S Peppermint Oil
I have heard many people talking about Peppermint Oil before and how it is good to relieve the feeling of being bloated or gassy. It also helps to relieve nausea and helps you burp.
I went to the pharmacy and got a bottle of Peppermint Oil one day because I …
Slim Fast Optima Ready to Drink Shakes
Thumbs up for the Slim Fast optima Ready to Drink Shakes! I decided to try to lose weight a couple of years ago and started drinking Slim Fast drinks. I drank a shake for breakfast and then lunch, and then had a healthy dinner. At the time, I had …
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
I use Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets every day. I love these sheets as it allows me to blot away excess facial oil and freshen up my skin without having to take off my makeup. My face tends to get oily throughout the day, and I …
Tums - 24 Count Mixed Fruit
I recently got these free with a couple of coupons I found for Target, and I typically use Rolaids when I get heartburn, but I thought since they were not going to cost me anything, I would give them a try. This package came in three different rolls, and …
Amway Nutrilite Daily
While working in a hospital since last few years, I have learned that a supplement should be taken with care. That is why when I felt need to take a multivitamin and multimineral supplement, I tried and tested many products. Amway Nutrilite Daily is one such product which I have …
Paurush Jeevan
Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …
NO-xplode pre-workout supplement
NO-xplode is a pre-workout supplement or stimulant that enables one to fully drive themselves to workout at their fullest potential. This is by far one of the greatest supplements on the market. It is the only weightlifting product that I bought into the hype and for good reason: it …
Weight Watchers Diet
After I had my baby I joined weight watchers online at www.weightwatcher.com for the price of $85 for the year. I really like weight watchers as it is really cheap to join and you don’t have weekly costs.
The best thing about weight watchers is you eat all of your …
The Belly Burner
With the summer season quickly approaching, I have decided to step up my exercise routine. For the past five months, I have been working out at least three times a week. So far, I have noticed a big difference in the way I look and feel, but …
Victoria’s Secret Garden Love Spell Body Butter 7 oz
I received a jar of this Victoria’s Secret body butter as a gift. I rarely go into the store, but I do like their bath and body products. I just feel a little weird in there because nothing is in my size, so I am self conscious. I ask other …
Zand Organic Insure Herbal Lozenge
I am a cough drop fanatic. I’ll just lay those cards out on the table right now. I could eat cough drops like they’re candy half the time if it were left up to me. My husband jokes that my breath always smells like menthol because I’m sucking on …
Nature’s Way Chlorofresh Liquid Chlorophyll with Mint 16 oz
This product is a chlorophyll based liquid with mint flavoring, that is often used by patient with colostomies for odor control. I personally did not buy it for this use. I had a problem with a chronic tooth infection that left a horrible odor on my breath. I had …
Carefree Original To Go Pantiliners with Baking Soda
All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …
GoFit Ultimate Pro Gym
I have tried a lot of home exercise equipment over the last five years. If it cost me less than $50 a pop, then I felt it was a good enough price to warrant an investment, and now I have a mini gym shoved under my bed that I …
Spring Valley Pomegranate Softgels: A Supplement for Heart Health
Read almost any consumer magazine or watch any television channel for more than a few minutes and you will probably hear something about your heart. The modern American diet is not particularly conducive to heart health, which has been a boon to the health food industry. Supplements, special diets, …
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 …
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