Health Reviews
Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
I am quite the connoisseur of birth control. I’ve been taking birth control since the 7th grade when I experienced my first of several ruptured ovarian cysts. I have always had heavy periods, and have taken the birth control pill, the patch, the nuvaring, and I now have the …
Triptone Motion Sickness Tablets 12 ct.
I normally use Dramamine for motion sickness, but once I bought this product instead. It was very inexpensive, and had the same ingredient as Dramamine to treat the symptoms. It was an unusual trial for the product when I went to Six Flags with some friends and decided to take …
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil 3.4 oz
I have fibromyalgia and use a variety of natural therapies to combat the painful symptoms. One of my favorites is a nice massage. I find that having a caring partner to massage your sore muscles, or even non-sore muscles, can bring not only relief but ongoing improvement in your quality …
Hyland’s Bruising & Muscle Soreness Arnica Tablets
I never used to be moved to try products that are based on natural ingredients. I would just go to the store and buy whatever I knew something about, something that’s marketed widely and popularly and that’s what I would end up with, but I have a co worker …
Gaiam Tree Of Life Yoga Mat
I am an avid user of Gaiam Tree Of Life Yoga Mat by Gaiam because it has proven time and time again to be a reliable yoga mat. I started using it last January 2010 when my old yoga mat finally showed signs of age and tear. So for …
NaturalCare Products Inc. Anxiety Relief Tablets 120 ct
Like anybody, I have periods in my life where I have to deal with stress and anxiety. I prefer not to resort to prescription drugs, as I don’t like to take anything that might be addictive or cause side effects. I prefer using natural supplements and herbal products, since they …
Love & Toast Gin Blossom Hand Creme 1.25 oz
As a thank you token, I was given a small hand cream sample made by the Love and Toast company. I had heard of them, but never used any of their products. This was a hand cream, which came in a small tube. The scent was called Gin Blossom. …
Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel
The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …
Zia Natural Skincare Fresh Papaya enzyme mask
A clean and healthy looking skin has always remained my top priority. In spite of my hectic schedules and a time strained life- I always made it a point to take care of my skin at home on a regular basis. For this I just loved experimenting with some …
NRT Nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy is useful for reducing withdrawal cravings associated with quitting smoking, but there can be downsides to both the patch and the gum, two popular over-the-counter types of nicotine cessation.
In my own efforts to quit smoking, I found the patch to be too strong …
Oral-B Vitality Floss Action Rechargeable Power Toothbrush
I bought this toothbrush after seeing it on sale in a weekly ad paper. I have been using the Spin-brush and battery run disposable brushes for years, but I thought I would finally bite the bullet and try a rechargeable one. This one doesn’t take up much room, which was …
Weight Control Tea “Weightless”
Every pregnant woman gains weight and upon giving birth, some of the unwanted weight remain. Fat deposits are seen here and there, making new moms insecure about their body shape. I for one experienced that dreadful feeling. Upon getting the go signal from my ob-gyne that …
Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore
Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore is always a pleasure for me to stay in. It is definitely one of the few hotels in Singapore ( as well as around the region ) that has it’s very own identity. There will be hotels one will in then forget about it, after …
Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste with Whitening, Mint Burst 4.6 oz
Normally, you will not find me writing a review on a mint toothpaste, much less one that is called “max” anything, because it is bound to be super powered mint flavored, and that is exactly what this product is. I love Colgate products, but I have never been good with …
Ruby Reds Drink Mix Supplement
I went through a period, about two years ago, when I was experiencing a great deal of stress and my body was revolting in any way that it could. I was having some serious digestive problems that ranged from diarrhea that occured way more constant than I’d have liked, …
U by Kotex Click Tampons - Regular 36 Count
I was extremely impressed with the U panty liners and pads that I recently tried so I decided to try out the tampons as well. I was never a big user of Kotex before they came out with the U line. I do not wear tampons for the duration …
Vitacilina Neomycin Sulfate Ointment
Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …
Weight Watchers Diet
The Weight Watchers diet was a great diet to do for me. I followed this diet plan by going to weekly meetings. There you get weighed and you get a book for all the different types of food points that you can eat. I got very motivated …
Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation Treatment Kit
I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …
Smile’s PRID Drawing Salve
I don’t even know what the name of this product even means, but that’s okay as long as it works I guess. Smile’s is the name of the company that creates the PRID Drawing Salve. And of course I was kidding just a bit about not understanding the name. …
Bliss Soap Sap Fresh-Foaming Shower Gel 1 oz
I bought this trial sized Bliss soap as an impulse buy when I was shopping for some cosmetics. I have used a few Bliss products and my thoughts on them have been mixed, but I liked the fresh lemon-sage smell of this product, and it was not much to spend …
Colgate 360
I only got to see the new Colgate 360 on the commercials. I thought it was an exaggeration of market now days that even toothbrushes are transformed into new forms. My thoughts changed after I got to try the Colgate 360 myself. At first I was a bit hesitant …
Safeguard Body Soap
Since I’ve been married, our brand of body soap was Safeguard. I had tried different variant of Safeguard; white, green, yellow green, pink and yellow. I like its scent and it feels so clean for me and for my wife. From top to toe, except for hair, we use …
Crest White Strips
I had seen all the ads for do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits, and I decided to give one a try. I looked at my choices in the dental care aisle at the drugstore, and saw that quite a few brands have products to whiten teeth. They are all expensive, ranging …
Stiefel Acne-Aid Cleansing Bar
A major acne break out can be very inconvenient especially to teens who are still adjusting to the bodily changes happening to them. I had my first acne break out when I was in third year high school and that affected me a lot at the time. It lasted …
Bead Bliss Soothing Eye Mask
Since my work involved a lot of time being spent in front of the computer, my eyes felt quite strained and fatigued most of the time. Although I try blinking or just washing my eyes with a cold water, these solutions didn’t quite work very successfully for me. As …
Atkins diet
Ok. This is one of the most controversial diets out there, I know. I actually am a fan of it. And my cholesterol has never been better, my doctor is pleased, and I am not craving carbs like normal. I don’t have to go through the drive through at …
Purell Hand Sanitizer
I work in an old mansion that was turned into an office building. Because of this we don’t have offices. In fact I believe that my office was at one time a living room or den. Because I have to share this space with seven other people I have …
Omron HJ- 112 Digital Premium Pedometer
I had put on lot of weight after delivery of my second son and it was very important for me to loose them. There were lot of options but without monitoring the exact loss it was not possible for me to know what exactly worked well on my body. …
Colgate Max Fresh Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint
I picked up a tube of Colgate Max Fresh Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint one afternoon while shopping in my dollar tree. I needed a new tube of tooth paste since I was getting ready to run out. I’m one of those people who uses every last ounce of …
Listerine Total Care
I was in a rush to purchase another product to get the free bag from Watson’s, so I guess in a rush I chose to purchase Listerine Total Care. I only needed 80 pesos more, so I chose it right away and paid for all my purchases.
I guess …
Aktiv Omega 3 salmon oil
The Doppel herz aktiv Omega 3 is a salmon oil based capsule nutrient.Each capsule has 800mg of salmon oil ,of which 240mg are Omega3 Fat Acids, and 12mg Vitamin E (36% DRR) .The omega 3 ingredients are renowned for decreasing and controlling the -cholesterol- in our blood ,but they …
NOXO Sweets Control Inhaler .03 oz
When someone well intentioned bought me this inhaler, and I found out what they paid for it, I did not waste any time telling them they were completely insane. This is supposed to be based on Nobel Prize winning science. It is an inhaler that uses “phytonutrients and phytochemicals” to …
Carex Knee Support Pillow w/ cover from Carex health Brands
I have lower back pain off and on, and when it last struck, I went to look for my knee pillow and could not find it. I was in agony after having twisted the wrong way in the shower (sometimes it takes only the smallest things) and I needed something …
Trojan Ecstasy Ultra-Ribbed Condoms
Condoms may not be the most popular product to review, however let’s face it, most of us wonder whether or not some of these work as advertised. Most people have issues with using a condom, which is understandable however in a time where so many STD’s run rampant and …
Colgate Total 12 Toothpaste
I had been using the regular fresh mint Colgate Total for years and was very happy with it. I have tried other toothpastes like Oral B, Pepsodent etc., but in my opinion Colgate Total series is the best in terms of taste, freshness of breath, clean feel and …
Emerald Forest Botanical Shampoo with Sapayul 12 oz
Before I was aware of the dangers of sulfate shampoos, I used all kinds of products. One that I liked, thinking that it was all natural and gentle, was the Emerald Forest Sapayul shampoo.
The company’s big cause for many years was to save the rainforest, and I admired …
Walgreens Aloe Vera Body Mist Gel
I just have to say that I think Walgreens is one of the greatest stores when it comes to cosmetics, medicine and general health-related products. I’ve gotten so many things from that store that I absolutely swear by and the Walgreens Aloe Vera Body Mist Gel is one of …
Dr. Oz TV Show Has Been a Big Help
I don’t watch a lot of television. I’m just too busy. But I have started to watch Dr. Oz. Much to my surprise it is not only very educational and the doc is comical and disarming, but I really do learn things I never knew. And what I have applied …
Natrol Acai Berry Diet Capsules
I’ve heard a lot of hype about the benefits of acai berries in your diet as a supplement. I had taken some acai supplements about two years ago, and they worked very well, though the results were subtle, but then couldn’t find them again after that. Then, it seemed …
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 …
Dabur Hingwashtak Churna
Dabur Hingwashtak Churna was suggested to me by my uncle for long term relief from gas. I am not a chronic gastritis patient, but yes I do suffer from flatulence more than often. Having spicy foods trigger this type of problem for me. I have periodically tried many medicines, …
Tums Extra Strength Assorted Fruit Smoothies Antacid Calcium Tablets
If you are looking to buy a good quality and good tasting antacid tablet for you or your family, I would recommend that you buy Tums Extra Strength Assorted Fruit Smoothies Antacid Calcium Tablets in the blue flip top container in the 60 count tablet size with the picture …
Power Pilates Intermediate Workout DVD
Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …
Ab Energizer Belt
I have heard some negative things about Ab Energizer Belt, but for me, it works just fine. What can be better than being able to shape your abs while watching a movie, reading a book, or working on a computer, without even having to move? No painful crunches, no …
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