Health Reviews
Exerfit BR (Adult Bootcamp)
Wow! Not only is this super beneficial if you need a jump start to getting in shape, but it helps get you started towards improving your eating habits. This class (ADLUT BOOTCAMP @ EXERFIT BR) is $99 non-refundable but is worth every penny and then some. …
Exergen Temporal Scanner 2000C Thermometer
This is the best thermometer ever! We have two young children, 2 and 6 months, and seem to be using it very often. We bought it after we couldn’t get an accurate armpit or ear reading. Two wiggly kids and two stressed out parents needed a …
Lacalut Active Tooth Paste
This is the tooth paste that I use most often. I alternate the various types of toothpaste to get the best results, but this is the one I use most frequently.
There are 50ml tubes that I have or 75ml tubes. The tubes are of good solid quality, and are …
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash
I was so, so, so disappointed in this cleanser, I honestly expected more from it, I was just so upset and surprised when I realized that it wasn’t benefitting my skin at all! I was watching some lady’s skin care regimen on Youtube when she just kept mentioning how …
CVS/pharmacy Acne Spot Treatment
I’ve tried a few cvs products like this before and found that they are usually cheaper and typically have worked just as well as the name brand and more expensive products. And, since I’ve suffered from acne and various kinds of breakouts since I was twelve years old and …
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 …
Opstres Multivitamins and Minerals tablet
Being a resident physician, I have regular twenty-four hour schedule, which is about twice or thrice a week, causing me occasional sleepless nights and eyebugs. There are nights and early morning hours when I have to wake up almost every thirty minutes or so just to admit patients. …
Wisdom of the Ancients Yerba Mate Royale, Instant Tea
I read an article not too long ago about yerba mate tea. It talked about how it is a great energy boosting tea. I could definitely use an energy boosting tea or energy boosting anything for that matter. I don’t drink coffee so I don’t get the normal caffeine boost …
Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges
Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …
Futurebiotics Hair Skin & Nails 135 Tablets
I have had a problem with thinning hair and hair loss for a few years now. Since I have several medical conditions which can all contribute to hair thinning and loss (diabetes, possible lupus, and hypothyroidism) there is no way to be sure how to treat the condition. So, I …
Ortho Evra, Birth Control Patch
Me being the type of person I am, Woman that is, I have always been against the patch. I haven’t had a desire to use birth control of any kind. I don’t have many kids, I only have two and I think that my decision has been just fine. …
Murine Ear Wax Removal System
I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …
Safetec Instant Hand Sanitizer
I always felt that to be healthy it was important to remain clean. Using Hand sanitizers always remained a top priority to help my family stay healthy and fit because with clean hands- I was assured that that no kind of harmful bacteria or germs could enter the …
Shake Weight Dumbbell by Fitness IQ
I saw this on TV, and after being reassured by someone who had used it that it would not cause me to injure any muscles, I ordered one. I have flabby arms from weight loss and thought maybe this could tone them, since my usual exercises didn’t seem to …
NOW Foods Brewers Yeast
I am very health conscious, much more so than most of the people I know. I am very careful with what I put into my body, and try to get as much natural nutrition per day as I can manage. I believe that natural sources of vitamins and minerals …
Nature’s Cure Anti-Acne Papaya Skin Care System
My son had recently tried a Nature’s Cure back acne spray that he really liked and enjoyed the results, but it couldn’t be used on the face. He saw such nice improvements with the spray that when I found this product for the face, I wanted to try it …
Irish Spring Deodorant Soap
Irish Spring Deodorant Soap is a bath soap I have been using. It costs 60 pesos in local stores, and I think it is a reliable soap that helps get rid of the dirt and the grime you had on your body, and helps you feel refreshed again.
It …
Crest Kids Fluoride Anticavity Toothpastes Sparkle Fun Flavor
I was looking for ways to make my daughter enjoy brushing her teeth more. I know she doesn’t mind brushing her teeth, but she also does not seem motivated to brush. I am constantly having to remind her and nag her to brush adequately on a daily basis. …
Pete Cerqua’s 90-Second Fitness Solution
What if you could lose weight, firm up, improve your mood, gain energy and even strengthen your bones without even breaking a sweat? Well, that’s what the 90 Second Fitness Solution proposes and I have to say the prospect of only working 15 minutes a week is …
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 …
Icy Hot Extra Strength Pain Relieving Chill Stick
I’ve tried a lot of Icy Hot products over the last two or three years, including their patches and creams. I’ve always gravitated more towards the patches because they last longer and are mess free, but they are sometimes difficult to apply because I need it on my lower …
The Feme Pad by SmartChoices (vaginal/hemorrhoidal aid)
Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …
The Firm- Firm Parts: Upper Body Workout
After attempting the unintentionally hilarious Standing Legs Workout from The Firm-Firm Parts Series, I couldn’t wait to see if the Upper Body Workout would be nearly as dated and comical. Dare I hope that Lightening strikes twice, and that I have another 80’s time warp workout in …
J1 Aloe Pulp Juice Original 16.9-Ounce
I have GERD and have been on proton pump inhibitors for several years. Occasionally, I have breakthrough symptoms where the medicine is just not enough. There are several over the counter and natural remedies I have found that really help when this happens. One of them is aloe …
Salon Selectives Spa Body Wash, Pomegranate 24 oz
I remembered Salon Selectives shampoos from a few years back, and when I first saw this product on the shelf, I assumed without a close look that it was a shampoo, one of the old ones. Then I saw “pomegranate” and realized it must have been created more recently because …
Body Zen Groom & Go Pedicure Set
I love doing my toenails and as I am perpetually broke I almost always do my own Pedicures. I hate having to dig through my make up bag to find my nail file and clippers and all the other stuff I need to do a Pedicure with at home. …
Tretinoin 0.1% Cream- acne medication
This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …
Act Restoring mouth wash
As part of my daily teeth cleaning routine I always have mouth wash around to rinse after brushing in the morning and before bed. Sometimes I use it after eating strong smelling foods, usually anything spicy or with a lot of garlic. About six months ago I had to …
Super Cut Abs Workout System by Brenda DyGraf
While flipping through the channels one day, I spotted a woman with the most perfectly chiseled mid-section. Since a perfect tummy has always eluded me, I was curious to find out what she did to have such awesome killer abs. That person
happened to be Brenda DyGraf, an …
South Eastern Guide Dogs Inc.
When I was little, I have always dreamed of having a guide dog because I am totally blind. When I finally got up the nerve to apply for one, I was 19 years old and very skittish of flying. So I took the closest school to me and applied …
L-Carnitine 500mg Capsule 36ct
I truly believe I have a pretty rocky metabolism. I can diet and lose a lot of weight, but when it gets down to toning muscle and losing more weight, I tend to get stuck at this stalemate that has me pretty discouraged before it’s all said and …
Elasto-Gel Large/X-Large Lumbar Hot/Cold Back Wrap
When I have lower back pain or menstrual cramps and want heat therapy that I can move around with, I usually use one of the Thermacare heated pads or one of its generic equivalents. One day I decided I wanted to try and save some money by finding a reusable …
YPK Hospital, Jakarta
I choose this hospital when I had to deliver my second child. Actually in the beginning, it was not about the hospital that I choose but it was about the gynecologist that I choose for my pregnancy check up.
He works in some hospital and this YPK Hospital in …
Sitting and a stretching with Uncle Steve
This is a kit for $20+ $4s/h it includes an instructional DVD and stretch band, especially for arthritis and the elderly.
This is seated excercise using stretch bands, the DVD is called “Sitting and a stretching with Uncle Steve” it is video taped in the magnificent Hawaiian Island, with Volunteer …
Upper Canada Soap Bath Milk Wild Mint Lime 1.8oz
I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …
St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow Body Lotion 5oz
I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …
ChlorOxygen herbal supplement
One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …
Crystal Essence Pomegranate Mineral Deodorant Body Spray 4 oz
Ever since I learned about the aluminum in most antiperspirant
products causing an increased cancer risk, I have been looking for a
natural alternative. I have found a few that work moderately well,
but none that are good enough to replace the standard mainstream
products I have been using for years, like Secret.
…
Weleda Salt Toothpaste 3.3 oz
I decided to try this toothpaste after some reading about how salt can help to heal the gums. This is a product with no fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate like most commercial brands. It is all natural and comes from a company that is trustworthy.
I have tried many …
Nexcare Micropore 1-Inch Paper Tape (first aid/medical)
After a burn accident to my wrist, I had to wear gauze to cover the wound for several weeks. I was sent home from the emergency room with a roll of adhesive tape that nearly caused as much damage to my skin as the burn. It turned …
5pc [Regular Absorbency] Cloth Pad Starter Set from A Krafty Kreations
I made the switch to reusable menstrual products after experiencing health related issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products (disposable pads and tampons). While establishing a stash or collection of reusable menstrual products, I came across A Krafty Kreations, a Canadian-based Etsy shop. A Krafty Kreations sells …
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 …
Vagisil Deodorant Powder, Talc-Free 8 oz
I have always loved the feeling of clean smoothness a powder can provide, especially in the summer when perspiration tends to be a problem.
When I was younger, I used a talc based powder. Now that we know talc can increase cancer risks in women who use it …
Desert Essence 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil
After hearing a few friends extolling the virtues of tea tree oil, and noticing that it was a popular ingredient in just about everything these days, I decided to do a bit of searching.
I found a website that listed the many uses of the product, both medicinally and as …
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 …
Calcium supplement
I’ve been using calcium supplement for about five years now and I have to tell you that I’m happy with the result and the supplement worked well without much side effects. I did not have any major side effects while taking it but only good results like better teeth, …
Dial Hand Sanitzer Light Citrus Scent
I almost obsessively squeeze this Dial alcohol gel onto my hands to freshen them up throughout the day. Because I live in a large city and use public transit a lot, I know that my hands come into contact with an array of dirt and grime — …
New Choice Pregnancy Tests from Dollar Tree
When I was trying to get pregnant with my son I was buying dozens of pregnancy tests. I would perform a test every day sometimes multiple times a day; I was that obsessed. Naturally I needed a test that was cost efficient and gave me reliable, early …
10 minute Trainer by Tony Horton
I have owned 10 minute Trainer for a few months now but I put it aside and completely forgot about it until yesterday when I was going through some stuff doing some cleaning. 10 minute trainer is an intensive work out program for those individuals who as short on …
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