Health Reviews
Kiss My Face Shower Gel & Foaming Bath Rough Thyme 16 oz
I love to try out new natural products and especially when they have unusual scents and ingredients. This one has the smell of cinnamon, cloves, and bergamot—“ giving it a very unique blend. The tiny exfoliate granules in this product are very soft and gentle. They are barely …
Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Diet
Ever since I decided to go on a diet, I tried to eliminate most sweet things from my daily intake of food. I did not think this would be too difficult. All I had to do was stop eating desserts and stop drinking soda. Coffee and tea, two of …
Scholl Callus Shaver
I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …
Giga Herbs Osha Supplement
An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …
Relion Rigid Digital Thermometer
I just bought this item a few months ago while shopping for essentials at my local Walmart. I had an expensive brand of flexible digital thermometer which eventually stopped working, and I finally got around to replacing it when someone in the family developed a bad case of the …
After Bite Itch Eraser for Insect Bites
During the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it’s just in our backyard or camping. Mosquitoes are an annoying problem that we sometimes have to put up with while we are outdoors. This can be a problem, especially when we are camping somewhere …
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 …
Maxithin Long Super Maxi with Wings
I think that every woman wants the best protection when it is that time of the month. I am sure I am not the only person that likes to pick her maxis wisely. Though I have a few favorites that I like to use, I am willing to …
Thermophore Arthritis Pad, Standard 14″ x 27″ (Auto-Switch)
I know of someone who had several surgeries on his back, and his pain was pretty constant. He bought a Thermophore Arthritis Pad and it seemed to be helping him. When we were talking, a long while back, about my back issues, he suggested I get one …
Del-Immune V: Dietary Supplement
I can not begin to rave enough about Del-Immune V. It is dietary supplement that does wonders to and for the immune system. Right up front I can tell you that this product gets a 10 in my book. I am always looking for ways to boost my immune …
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Liquid Gels 20-Count
There are many different ways to approach treating a cold. Alka Seltzer has a good idea—“ sell two different medicines in one package. One for day and one for night. I’ve used Alka Seltzer’s cold products in the past and they are pretty good. I actually think …
Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath 10 oz
I bought this to use as bubble bath when I was having a bit of winter itch and thought that the regular bubble baths would dry my skin more. I have always had good luck with Aveeno products when my skin was acting up, so I thought it was the …
St. Ives Elements Warming Scrub 4 oz
I bought this St. Ives scrub because it looked interesting, and I felt like I needed a good exfoliation session on my face at the time. It was not expensive, and I have liked other St. Ives products I have tried in the past. The scrub is thick, and …
Eclos Facial Scrub with plant stem cells 2.5 oz
The natural and organic product lines are certainly not immune to deceptive advertising and riding the wave of popular buzz words which really don’t apply to their products.
I was given the leftovers of this facial scrub by someone who used it, and had a severe allergic reaction to …
Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse
I like to use Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse daily before brushing my teeth with my preferred brand of tooth paste. I noticed that the older I was getting, the more my teeth were having a look of discoloration and dullness. It could be because I drink coffee …
Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle 12% Glycolic AHA
I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …
Forever Living Toothgel
I’m ashamed to admit that when I was a kid, I had bad breath. My mom told me to use the Forever Living Toothgel, and just a few days of using it as a toothpaste, the bad breath was gone. I think it was halitosis, I just didn’t know …
Aura Cacia 100% Organic Essential Oil Vetiver 0.25 oz
I became interested in natural medicine and essential oils for health treatments when I found out how useful adding them to my massage oils and bath products were. I used many different oils for various properties in massage creams and oils to help give an counter-irritant effect to ease …
Philosophy wild blackberry blossom body lotion 16 oz
Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …
Earth Therapeutics Orange Eye Pads
Sitting in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows was enough to make my eyes feel tired and fatigued. This in turn would give rise to puffy eyes and worst of all dark circles- a situation which I completely dreaded. This situation would make feel …
Fixodent Control for Dentures
A friend of mine recently had to get a full set of dentures and not knowing what type of denture cream to buy I suggested Fixodent. I have other family members who have used Fixodent to affix Dentures and they have never had a problem so I had confidence …
Altus Be Fit Look Fit Adjustable Bow Bar
Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …
Skin-Prep by Smith&Nephew Protective Dressing Wipes
I was running frantically down the stairs barefoot, after emerging out of the shower, I slipped accidentally and fell a few rungs down. Thankfully, my somewhat lithe frame endured the accident without breaking a bone, and I sustained minor injuries —“ the big hematoma on my left calf …
Prime Iron Plus Ferrous Sulfate and Multivitamins Supplement
I somehow failed to be in correspondence with the particular doctor who prescribed me the anti-anemia supplement I took for months. This left me idle after I finished my own supply of that supplement and went on without continuing to take any iron for weeks. While my …
Queen Helene Peel Off Mask with Grape Seed Extract 6 oz.
I bought this mask more as nostalgia than anything else. Peel off masks were popular back in the 1970’s. I can remember my mother using some green cucumber scented peel off mask and I was fascinated with it. It was just so much fun to put it on your …
Nutraceutics ABC and Tea Citrus Twist Flavor 20 effervescent tablets
Although in general, I have never been fond of drinking effervescent tablet medications and supplements, I made an exception to try this product. I’d heard a couple of friends bragging about how they lost weight on it, and I will try anything reasonably safe to lose weight so I …
Rejuvenate Day Spa Pompano Beach FL
Love this place for facials. For my birthday my husband gave me gift certificate so I went to this spa to get a facial and just loved this place. The place is really nice and they pamper you with all the good products. They have different types of facials. …
Woodward’s Diabetic Basics Healthy Foot Lotion 12 oz
I am diabetic, and I received this lotion as part of a wellness kit from a seminar on diabetes. It is really meant for people who tend to suffer from serious leg and foot problems, like infections, although it could certainly be used as a preventative. I tried it out …
Orajel Ultra Canker Sore Medicine
One morning I woke up with two horrible canker sores in my mouth, one was just inside my lip and the other one was underneath my tongue! I don’t get canker sores very often and so I didn’t have any medicine at home. But these were so …
Dino-Fizz Aromatherapaes Aptosaurus Eggs Techno-Grape 12 Pack
I babysit my neighbor’s young son often, when she travels for work. When he spends the night at my house, I try to make it fun for him. One thing that I found he really loves is dinosaurs- so when I saw this product I bought a twelve pack because …
Wellwoman Tricologic Bio-Active Tablets 60 ct
I have thinning hair, and I have tried several supplements that claim to support hair growth and scalp health. It makes perfect sense to me that the problem should be solved from the inside, since hormonal and nutritional factors can play a part in hair loss. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, …
Littmann 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope
The 3M Master Cardiology Stethascope by Littmann is over all the best I have used and owned in my 12 year nursing career. It is durable and I like how snug it fits in my ears without causing any discomfort. It is a little …
Tweezerman Stainless Steel Ingrown Hair Splintertweeze
I have an occasional problem with ingrown hairs, strange atypical blackheads, and other health issues requiring a very sharp set of tweezers. Most slant tip models I had at home were adequate, but I wanted a pair like one that I borrowed at someone’s house. Their tweezers did …
ThermaCare Back & Hip HeatWraps,Large-XL
You know that old saying ‘No pain, no gain’? Well, it’s still standing the test of time even though it really is hard to swallow the fact that in order to get your body healthy, you will in some other way cause it harm. Irony at its best or just …
Brambleberry Grated Rebatch Soap Base Shea butter 1 lb
I like to make and customize soap as a hobby. Since I have not invested the time or purchased the equipment to make cold process (lye) soap from scratch, I’ve been using melt and pour bases from Brambleberry soap supplies. I kept hearing about how wonderful re-batched or “hand …
Gaiam Cardio Burn Kickbox Workout
This is a fantastic video to help get you into shape, and not only does it come with a video, but it also comes with an exercise mat for warming up and cooling down after your workout. I’m usually at least semi-active, in that I like to go for …
Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel with Soothing Menthol, 4 oz
I am a person with constant aches and pains, always have been since I was young. My family normally told me to use Bengay, a pain-relieving cream, but after a few years, it became ineffective. I had thought that I had no hopes for my stubborn aches, but eventually, …
Aussie Deeeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatment
I had used the original Aussie 3- minute Miracle many years ago, when it first came out. Back then it was sold in little individual packets, not a large bottle. I never cared for the fragrance of the original, it had an odd scent that lingered in your hair. …
Cholla Pediatrics - Dr. Kevin Concannon, MD
When we moved to Tucson in 2006, I needed to find a quality pediatrician for my young son. Our former pediatrician, up in Phoenix, couldn’t recommend anyone off the top of her head, so I went with the suggestion of a family member who resided in Tucson at the …
Zewa Body Relax II Back Pain Relief System (TENS unit)
When I was having some serious hip and lower back pain, I was sent to physical therapy. One of the things used for me there was a TENS unit. (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Although it felt a bit strange at first, having sticky electrode pads on my back, then getting “zapped” …
Equate Fiber Powder Clear Soluble 16.7 oz
I have been a regular user of Benefiber for awhile now. It is very convenient to mix into liquids and makes sure that I have all the fiber my body needs. I like the individual stick mixes for water bottles, and also the clear mix powder which comes …
Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads
I bought the Noxzema Extra Strength Astringent Pads to see if it would help cleanse my face on the go quickly, but sadly I was wrong! This is not a good product at all! I bought it for about $4.00 at my local Wal-Mart. I’m glad that I only …
Colgate Junior Bubble Fruit Toothpaste
Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …
Katinko ointment for muscle pains
I am a person who loves to bring ointment everywhere I go. One ointment that I always use is “KATINKO” ointment. It is a Chinese ointment, I believe. It is a green menthol paste ointment similar to some known ointment in other country like tigerbalm or whiteflower. I think …
Kidfixers Pediatrics
Kidfixer’s Pediatrics has been my kids’ pediatric office for about four years now. It is operated by John Lepore D.O., Robert Jerome M.D., and Cheryl Robinson A.P.N.
The staff at Kidfixers has always been friendly to me. In the four years I’ve been taking my kids …
Act Alcohol Free Anticavity Fluoride Rinse
I have been using Act Alcohol Free Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Mint for a couple days now. I think the mouthwash is very fresh and very clean. I do like that the mouthwash does burn or sting when I rinse my mouth out with it. I do like that …
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 …
Canesten Ointment
Canesten Ointment ,the best solution for side patches and minor micro bacterial infection Active persons really suffer from these intolerable side patches. It’s humiliating to be itching in public places but it something which we can’t do about it. When they start itching i almost forget about the rest …
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