Health Reviews
St. Ives Naturally Clear Body Scrub Green Tea 9 oz
I like to use a gentle exfoliate face scrub in the summer when my skin is oily and prone to small breakouts of adult acne. I had been using several different brands, but when I saw this one on the shelf I remembered that I had a St. Ives body …
Magnivision Reading Glasses
I have two dilemmas running in tandem and wreaking havoc on my emotional state. The first is this, since I’m a writer, I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading, both for my own editing purposes, and for research. The second issue is that my age …
Emjoi AP-96 OptiMini Epilator
Back in the day when large epilators were popular, I actually used to cringe a lot whenever I would use one of those large epilators because they were really painful and hard to use, and the first time I did it the device broke down and it produced a loud …
Mill Creek Keratin Conditioner Repair Formula 16 oz
When my hair was looking a bit dull and drab, I decided to try out a new conditioner. I had just read something about keratin and how good it was for revitalizing hair, so I chose this Mill Creek product. I admit, the fragrance was part of the reason it …
Infusium 23 (repair)ologie Leave-In Treatment
You know those days when your hair just isn’t right and you decide on a bold new strategy to make it look great again? I had one of those two weeks ago. Not only did I over-perm my hair but then I decided to cut in lots of …
Exergen Temporal Thermometer
I do not use the traditional mouth thermometers any more, and though I have an ear-reading thermometer, I purchased the Exergen Temporal Thermometer after I found out I could not use the ear thermometer on my child when she has an earache. The temporal thermometer can be used …
Northwest Medical Center Hospital - Tucson, AZ
I have used the Emergency Room at Northwest Medical Center on a few occasions, luckily none of them for life-threatening injuries. I say luckily, because I don’t know if I’d have made it out alive! Now, I know people are triaged according to severity of injury, and so if …
Sweet Organics Laxative Herbal Teas
I have been drinking laxative herbal teas for a long time to aid in my digestion. Of all the laxative teas I have tried, this product is one of my favorites. Why? First of all because it contains 25 packs or sachets. Other products only contain 10 or 15, …
Emergen-C Vitamin C Tropical Fizzy Drink Mix
This flavor of Emergen-C was too bland for my tastes. I like the more flavorful lemon-lime and tangerine flavors because I like rich drinks that taste great. Mild drinks I’m not so fond of, and this is a mild drink to be sure. I think I can taste some …
Ducray Anacaps Reactiv Food Supplement for Hair and Nails
My dermatologist advised me to take Anacaps Reactiv in order to stop my annoying problem with hair loss. He explained me that the main factor which determines hair loss is the deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Like our bodies, our strands require nutrients to grow strong and healthy. When it …
Pronatura Dr Theiss Alergol Cream Pollen Blocker
I’ve tried a fair share of nasal sprays and creams and tablets and all sorts of products that are supposed to block allergens from entering the nasal cavity. I found that with quite a few of them, you can see the cream or gel or whatever it is on …
Insect Ecran Repellent
There is only one insect repellent which I have been using now since 10 years and this is Insect Ecran. What I like the most about this brand is that it offers a complete range of repellents for adults, children and even clothes.
The sprays are very portable to carry …
Colgate 360 SonicPower Electric Toothbrush
This has to be the bese electric toothbrush I have ever bought! Recently at Walmart the Colgate 30 SonicPower toothbrush came on sale for just $6.99CDN and I just had to buy it. This toothbrush is as slim as a normal toothbrush, and although it doesn’t come with replacement …
Imitrex - Prescription Migraine Medication
I have had migraine headaches for about twenty years. The kind of migraines that keep me in bed, unable to do or take care of anything. The only thing I am able to do except for laying in bed is to make it to the bathroom to get sick. …
Cutler Protectant Treatment Spray
I just loved styling my hair and sometimes overdoing it —“ left my hair feeling dull and lifeless. This I guess was because I had to use various hair styling products to get that complete look. Since I didn’t want to stop styling my hair and at the same …
Infantino Wiggle Worn Activity Gym
I got this play mat because it was only $21 and most play mats are closer to $50. We needed something to take in the car to bring to Grandma’s house. I really should have saved my money. Let me tell you that the …
Tea Tree Oil Purifying Foot Wash by Earth Therapeutics 6oz
I have tried every product in Earth Therapeutics tea tree foot care line, and I love them all. This foot wash is one of the products I keep handy for when my feet are very tired. It works best if you use the other products in the line …
L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream, 1.7 oz
Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …
Sinol Headache Relief Spray
I have always experienced thronging headaches time and again and these headaches not only leave me feeling depressed but also feeling irritated and fatigued. Though sometimes only taking a pain killer seems the only solution to get rid of my headache, initially I always try healing it with the …
Sensodyne Maximum Strength Toothpaste
I have always had a problem with sensitive teeth and was excited when I discovered Sensodyne toothpaste. I am also a smoker and my teeth do show the effects of the nicotine. I decided to try Sensodyne Maximum Strength Tartar Control Plus Whitening Toothpaste to see if it truly …
DiabeTea Natural Diabetes Cure Herbal Tea 100 ct
I read about this tea on a diabetes message board and decided to order it. I have tried other diabetic natural remedies, and sine some of them did seem to have an effect, I am a believer that there could be a way to control the illness without medications or …
Qivana Qore Probiotic Supplement
Qivana Qore Probiotic Supplement is a great product. It is a tiny little round pill you take once daily. Probiotics have been scientifically researched the world over and have been proven to play a vital role in maintaining the best possible health. Certain bacteria strains are …
Pureology Anti-Fade Complex Texture Twist Reshaping Styler 3 oz
This Pureology product was recommended by a friend. I was complaining about having thinning hair, and she claims that the product is what gives her all the amazing body she has in hers. I thought it was a bit expensive, but was willing to pay if it worked as well …
Oral B Indicator Toothbrush
I recently changed my toothbrush because it is recommended by dentists that you change your toothbrush every three months. You would think I’d replace my old toothbrush with a new one of the same brand but not this time. The last time I bought a toothbrush it was for …
Danskin Waist Trimmer
There was a time when I saw my stomach bulging. Due to a busy schedule, exercising was the least of my options and so I was a bit desperate. I wanted to take the extra weight off but I did not want to take pills and medicines. So when …
HEART/PULSE monitor
My mom has been suffering from unexplained bouts of heart Arrythmia or erratic heart beat. After visiting Cardiologists, the suggestion of using a Heart Monitor for a two week period was suggested.
Our local hospital fitted mom with the King of Hearts Express + Heart Monitor, more commonly known as …
Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential oil
I have had the worst sinus headaches ever lately. I have even taken decongestants and they have not helped relieve my congestion or headaches at all. Instead I ended up finding relief using the Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil. It really opened up my sinus and relieved the pressure …
Levels Watermelon Hand Sanitizer
There are so many different hand sanitizers out there that you may think that they are all the same and that they all work just as well. This is not true. There are hand sanitizers out there that claim to work better than they do. With the seasonal flu …
TheraBreath Toothpaste and Mouthwash
Finally something that worked on my bad breath.
I knew things were getting rough when a family member started leaving me notes apologizing for telling me that I needed to do something about my breath and giving me mouthwash products as a gift.
I was somewhat suspecting there was an issue …
Excel Motorized Treadmill
After I turned forty I thought I should change my exercise routine and take up something that I continue till old age. I bought a motorized treadmill from Excell, India. I got it for INR 25,000. I live in an apartment so I wanted something that could be folded …
Brambleberry Castile Liquid Soap Paste 2 lb
I have always liked liquid castile soap, but it is a bit expensive. I noticed when I was putting in an order for some melt and pour soap bases at Brambleberry that they have a castile soap paste available. You melt it into water, and you have the castile …
Crest Pro-Health Rinse, Refreshing Clean Mint
I like mouthwash because it keeps my mouth fresh and feeling clean. I have tried several different mouthwashes over the years, I usually choose whatever I find on sale. I like to use mouthwash as part of my regular routine, and if I ever find one that’s …
Dollar Treasure Julie Sanitary Napkins
I’m always pretty excited about the kinds of things you can find at your friendly neighborhood dollar store. I’ve gotten everything from dishware to cleaning supplies to candles and decorations at a dollar store and yes some of the things are a little cheesy and kitchsy and sometimes downright …
Crest Whitestrips daily multicare
Being a smoker (yes I’ll admit it smoking is my closet friend) my teeth over the years have yellowed quite a bit. Being a senior I don’t always stay on top of new products but my teeth were getting on my nerves so bad I inquired at the pharmacy …
Brushpoint Vital Health Rechargeable Power Oral Care System
Although I will admit that I am a very cheap person, I also understand the importance of having a great smile. In my opinion, there is nothing that can substitute for a person having strong, healthy, white teeth. I decided to purchase this rechargeable toothbrush system because …
Oasis Mouth wash
I’m all for having a clean mouth but the one thing I don’t like is for my mouth to burn. I have a really sensitive mouth so using just any old product isn’t good for me. I have trouble using certain things like Oasis mouth wash. I had tried …
Heel Homeopathics Neurexan for Insomnia 60 ct
I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …
LA Weight Loss
I know that there has been a lot of bad reviews concerning LA Weight Loss in particular when you consider that they closed down all the centers in the Las Vegas region, leaving many of its members stranded and without legal recourse. However, I am not going to review or …
Clearasil Deep Cleansing Scrub
As I’ve stated before in a recent review, I found the bargain of a lifetime at my local 99 Cent store. I love that store, not only because of their constantly great deals on everything from gift bags to sandwich meats, but because every once in awhile, they have something …
GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray
One of the main reasons why I dread tweezing my eyebrows is due to the pain that usually accompanies this task. Not only is it painful when I pluck the individual hairs from my brows, but I also hate the stinging sensation that usually lasts for several minutes. …
Desert Essence Nourishing Body Oil Desert Lime 6.4 oz
I like to use natural body oils for a variety of reasons. I regularly use massage therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms, and I also use it to treat dry skin by adding it to my bath or splashing some on after a shower. I was running low on my varieties of …
Headmassager
I got this simple instrument for my birthday and it was a real shocker. When I saw it i really thought this simple instrument is not worth the money. But man, when I tried it, i felt immediate relief, my spine was tingling in a pleasant way, well it …
Thalgo Delicate Exfoliant Bar 4.4 oz
I have a love of bath products and soaps. This eventually led to a friendship with a woman who works in a spa, and I learned a lot about the various products they use and sell. One that she was very fond of was the Thalgo Exfoliate bar. I had …
GOWalking pedometer
I started a weight loss program at the end of July, my first official day of dieting being August 1st. Near mid July I was picking up things I knew I would want or need, such as a pedometer. Because I started gathering things later on in …
Shea and Comfrey Massage Balm 60 ML (by Handmade Naturals,UK)
I have fibromyalgia and I try just about any new cream or balm that claims to relieve pain. Since I use them so frequently, it is easy to get bored, and I like to see what varieties of ingredients people come up with for new pain relief. I have learned …
Castiva Arthritis Pain Relief Lotion Warming 4 oz
I have used a few capsaicin products before, and I honestly have to give them a mixed review. I tried this product when I had run out of Mineral Ice and just wanted to try something new for my fibromyalgia pain. I had been told that this product would …
Delfin Spa Bio Ceramic Anti Cellulite Shorts
Well, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I tried these shorts because the claims seem so ridiculous. I couldn’t help but get sucked into the advertising and good reviews, though. These shorts are meant to slim your rear and thighs, as well as tone your stomach …
Olay Body.corps Bath Bar
I used to find the Olay Body.corps bath bar a little more than annoying when I was younger, because it was always much harder to wash off than other soaps I had used. However, these days I appreciate it a little more since its a moisturising soap which claims …
Repel Permanone Insect Repellent Clothing & Gear Spray
Wooded areas give me the creeps. I have a particular fear of bugs in general, but spiders and ticks specifically, or anything that can bite and live off of a host. I can sit and watch animal planet shows about bugs all day long and not feel that familiar …
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