Health Reviews
Calyptol Inhalant
Whenever I get a cold with a stuffy nose, I don’t just pop a pill into my mouth. I try to use Calyptol Inhalant first. This is a vial the contents of which I dissolve in hot or boiled water using my plastic vaporizer. It is quite …
All Terrain Recovery Rub Pain Relieving Cream 3.0oz
I have fibromyalgia, so I have used plenty of pain rubs. I like to try natural products, so since I had not used the All Terrain before, I bought some to try. It wasn’t as expensive as some I have used, and it has some nice ingredients that do not …
Fentanyl Patches
Let me just say that as someone who will have to be on prescription pain medication the rest of their life I have mixed feelings about prescription painkillers. On one hand I believe that they are a lifesaver, because I know that I wouldn’t be able to make …
Nutrilite Natural B Complex
As my job is giving me stress, it does give me pain at my back, on my arms and neck. I need to something to solve this problem. Actually, I found one that can relieve the pain, however it only stops the pain. I need something that will protect …
Surgi-Wax Honey Wax Strips for Hair Removal
I have tried numerous brands of wax for hair removal over the years. I saw this particular product on sale recently, so I decided to give it a try. I was planning to use it on my legs, but once I opened the package I realized that …
P90X workout
My husband and I ordered P90X because we wanted a challenging fitness program that would be easy to do at home. Well, what we actually got was so much more than that- it’s actually a whole lifestyle change.
P90X is a great way to get into shape- but don’t expect …
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner
I’m a pretty big fan of my Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Cream Conditioner. I am in a never ending battle with my hair as my roots are crazy oily and my ends are extremely dry. I never put conditioner on my roots as that will make them …
Angel Sales Posture Pro - Lumbar Support
Back pain has always been a constant source of pain and discomfort to me for the past few years. Though the pain that emerges is not very fatal and does tend to disappear within a few days, the amount of time it just stays on —“ makes feel just …
Diane 35 contraceptive pill
Diane 35 is designated as a contraconceptive pill. However, doctors will rarely recommend it to you if you’re just looking for not to get pregnant. In my own case, I began taking it because of my acne problem, but it can be used to control hair loss or just …
Bally Total Fitness
I am glad to finally be free of Bally Total Fitness. I have been locked into a three year contract with Bally’s. It is one of the worst fitness programs to join.
I never liked the Bally’s Total Fitness clubs because they seemed like a place where singles hang out …
Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In Conditioner
I have been looking for a proper leave in hair product for a long time. The last product that I consistently used was a cream oil moisturizer that left my hair feeling oily and greasy. Unfortunately, the worst part about the product was the fact that it …
Biolage by Matrix Color Care Shampoo 33.8 oz
This shampoo was one option recommended to me by my hairstylist the last time I had it professionally colored. It looked great—“ I had highlights put in, and I really wanted to keep the brightness of the color for as long as I could.
I had tried non-salon brands and never …
BreathRx Daily Tongue Care Kit 3 pc
After battling a tooth abcess for months and taking several antibiotics, my breath and oral health was simply a mess. The probiotics I was taking to counteract the effect of the antibiotics would take some time to fully work, so I wanted something to treat the bad taste in my …
Benadryl Anti - histamine
I am allergic to dust and pollens. There was a time when I was cleaning a bedroom while staying in my grandmother’s house and it was quite dusty. After I finished tidying up, I started sneezing many times. That’s when I admitted that I had one of those acute …
TePe Oral Health CareSoft Dental Tape 25 Meters
When I was away from home and completely forgot to bring my dental floss, I shared a container of floss with a traveling companion. It was the TePe oral health CareSoft dental tape.
I have used Glide dental tape and several other brands. I was a little hesitant to use it …
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
My baby had terrible rashes that started when he was only three weeks old. My little one would always cry and was fussy all through out the day. We had him checked by his pedia and the pedia concluded that the fussiness and the crying were brought …
Kappus White Magnolia Glycerin Hand Body Soap 4.2 oz
When I read an article in a magazine about Kappus soaps, I decided to order one. I had never heard of the German brand, but apparently they are quite famous for their six-times milled glycerin soaps, which last a long time and have no animal testing involved. They are formulated …
Mario Badescu Special Cleansing Lotion “C”
The cleansing lotions contains sulfur and anti-acne ingredients. It claims to disinfect, dries up, and prevent acne. For the price, it’s $15 for 8 oz, $26 for 16 oz and $45 for 32 oz. The price is average value to me and I got the 8 oz one to …
Apax Adult Hard Toothbrush
Some time ago when the bristles of one of my recent toothbrushes had begun to fall out when I was brushing my teeth, I asked my mother to buy me another toothbrush and gave her some money to cover the cost. She ended up buying an “Apax Adult Hard …
Derma Fast Healing Cream 4oz
This is a great cream for healing scars and any condition which causes crusting of the skin. I used it after I had a minor surgery. I had stitches that got very inflamed and irritated from another medication that was used on them. I discontinued that because of my reaction, …
Hugo Naturals Mexican Lime & Bergamot Deodorant 1.5 oz
I have been trying to find a natural, aluminum free deodorant that actually works. I have found a few that work better than others, but nothing that even comes close to the aluminum containing mainstream products—“ you know, the ones that actually keep you from stinking.
I am aware …
Bio Oil
I started using Bio Oil during my 3rd pregnancy which was two years ago. During my second pregnancy I started getting stretch marks and my skin itched really bad all the time no matter how hydrated I was or how much stretch mark creams and lotions I had used. …
Soft Touch Antibacterial Liquid Soap
When the recession started affecting us, what we used to do was buy the liquid soap in bulk so that we could use it in the bathroom as hand soap. However, after a while I realised after doing some window shopping one day that I could get a bottle …
Isdin Bexident Encias toothpaste
This toothpaste is a little more expensive than other brands, but there’s an explanation to that. This product is sold in pharmacies, and it’s specifically created to take good care of the gums.
I had some health problems in my mouth in the past, and when I asked my dentist …
ChapStick Flava-Craze Classic Lip Balm /Triple Pack Flava-Craze
The last time I bought a multi pack of anything was at a warehouse store. I normally get bored with a flavored product too quickly to keep using the same flavor for a long period of time. This definitely applies to lip balm. When I was shopping in a …
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
My son is 14 years old, and a very active teen-ager. He had a bad case of itchy scalp and dandruff. This problem had caused him to be conscious about his dandruff showing and scratching his head in the presence of other people. I became concerned myself, because apart …
MyChelle Fruit Enzyme Mist 4.4 oz
I like to use a light spray toner in the summer. I got hooked on the idea when I followed a suggestion and stopped using alcohol based toners, and instead used light moisturizing ones to freshen my face when the weather is hot. I have tried a few that I …
Boots expert anti- Blemish 2 in 1 scrub and mask
Due to my prolonged illness a month ago, I suddenly noticed that I have developed some dark patches all over my face and this was making my face look dull and lifeless. Initially I felt that these patches would fade away with time, but to my horror they still …
Natural Ice Deep Heating Pain Relieving Gel
I have pretty much come to depend on products like this to help get me through any given day. I hurt myself at work, just by repetative movements, and constantly reaching further than my five foot stature can reach, and usually holding or carrying heavy boxes of merchandise in …
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 …
Mambo Twister Exerciser
I have always loved to have a fit and healthy body and so to help achieve this endeavor, I always tried using simple and easy to use exercise equipments that could be used right in the comfort of my home. Knowing my fondness for these exercisers, my husband gifted …
Earth Therapeutics Anti-Bacterial Complexion Mitt single
I love the way a loofah feels on my face, and I need something gentle to exfoliate with, but I had been having problems with natural products growing mildew and heaven only knows what other nasty little microbes after being wet.
I had a favorite loofah pad that I …
Murad Active Radiance Serum
I have always love the line of product that Murad offers. I’m a big fan of them and then i stumbled on this product. It’s the Active Radiance Serum which claims that you’ll notice at least some changes within your skin in about a week or so. It’s enhanced …
Curad Bandages Extra Long
I’ve used a lot of bandages in my day, and especially now that I have children of my own, and teenage boys at that! If I’m not bumping into things and cutting myself shaving or some other minor catastrophe then they are sure to somehow injure themselves on a …
Ab Wheel
Simple, practical and it works like magic. After my sister gave birth to her youngest child a year ago, she purchased this Ab Wheel (which is like a tire but with handles on it). It worked wonders on her abs, and after using it for about six months, those …
Ceelin Syrup (Ascorbic Acid)
My twin grandchildren became very sickly before the year ends. All through the holiday season they got sick one after the other. They got feverish and could not eat well. One got acute tonsillitis while the other one had cough and colds. I blamed myself for this because I …
Naturebee Pollinated Bee Pollen: Supplement
I have read a lot of reviews on Bee Pollen but there is one thing that most of them do not mention that I feel should be mentioned in reviews about Bee Pollen. The Bee Pollen I am referring to is the super-food. Bee Pollen is a nutritional supplement …
Mexsana Medicated Powder 11oz
When I worked in a drugstore, I noticed a lot of our older customers liked the Mexsana powder that was sold alongside the Dr. Scholl’s and Gold Bond brands, but has apparently been around for years longer. One day when I was looking for a new foot powder, I picked …
Katinko Ointment
Katinko is not really a medicine, but more of an ointment for common body pains like muscle pains, headaches, stomachaches and even menstrual cramps. It has a strong menthol scent which can be helpful when inhaled especially when dizziness occurs.
I discovered Katinko from a friend who also uses it …
Natures Way Artichoke Standardized Extract 60 ct
I have irritable bowel syndrome, which means frequent shifts from
constipation to diarrhea, often in a very dramatic way for each. It
can be quite disturbing. Unable to tolerate the prescription
medication that is recommended for the condition, I treat it with
natural means, using lots of fiber and over the counter medicines
only when …
StayFree Overnight Ultra Thin Maxis
Ordinarily I wouldn’t review such a personal product. But there are so few menstrual products on the market that actually do what they say they will. However, Stayfree is one of those products. This particular pad is longer than your average pad, and is designed to …
LifeSource UC-321 Precision Personal Health Scale
This review is for LifeSource UC-321 Precision Personal Health Scale. I have owned this scale for about 3 months now. I bought it because I wanted a very high precision home scale as I have begun a weight loss program and wanted to monitor it. I had a digital …
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 …
Mediker Anti Lice Shampoo
Lice are a major problem especially with children, most of the time a group of children group up together and have fun. They don’t care about hygiene and for that matter anything else in the world. My 11 year daughter is the naughtiest of all and so called the …
Sunbeam Therabeads Cordless Heating Pad (Model 1778-811)
If there’s one thing that I can say for the Sunbeam Therabeads Cordless Heating Pad, it left me with such a memorable experience that I doubt I’ll ever forget. I don’t mean that in a positive sense, either. The regular price for this heating pad is seventeen dollars, but …
Sunburnt After-Sun Relief Gel 6 Oz
I try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block—“ the strongest I can find.
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Fungoid Tincture 1oz
My feet are in awful shape. That’s pretty much all I can say about it. And I’ve tried a variety of products to help treat my ongoing athlete’s foot. And I’m not even an athlete! Sure, I’m on my feet most days when I’m at work, and I have …
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