Health Reviews
Healthy Skin Body Wash by April Bath and Shower
While I was browsing in a Dollar Tree store, I noticed a sleekly packaged body wash which I assumed from the “look” of it was some prestigious brand.
Upon looking closer, it was made by April Bath and Shower, which I know as a company that mass-produces inexpensive bath …
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 …
Althea contraceptive pill
With the economic crisis nowadays, I was searching for alternative brands of pills that would cost cheaper than my usual Dianne 35 pill. So I was very convinced to buy this new product in the market that offered women looking for birth control pills with added benefits. …
Shiatsu Massaging Cushion by Homedics
This review is for the Shiatsu + Massaging Cushion by Homedics. I really love this product . I have had back pain off and on for the last four years, and this massaging cushion is able to help. I tried some others out in the store …
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 …
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 …
Cryosphere Foot Massager
A few weeks back when I happened to be on a vacation with my family, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the travel tour required a lot of time being on the foot, I realized that by the …
Fitness 19 in Fremont, CA
I bought a membership to the Fitness 19 gym in Fremont, CA a couple of months ago and have been working out there 2 to 3 times a week every week. The gym is a no frills gym, meaning no locker rooms, showers, pool, or …
Philosophy Micro Delivery Peel Kit (home skin care kit)
This kit from Philosophy is made to supposedly mimic the effects of professional microdermabrasion at home. My aunt had the procedure done professionally and paid a lot of money for it. I liked the effects that she got from it, once her skin settled down from the procedure. For …
Teeters Hang-Ups Inversion Table
Like many people, I had a continuing problem with back pain. My chiropractor says the problem is because one of my right leg is ¼” shorter than the left leg. I have been seeing my chiropractor for years, for this misalignment. For me, this problem is …
Wonder-Spur Soft Silicone Heel Cup
I developed some extreme heel soreness awhile back, which had almost left me unable to function normally. Any time I would stand for any period of time, after I rested, my heels would hurt so badly that I had to sometimes hold onto furniture to get around—“ especially in the …
Opti-Free Contact Soultion
Opti-Free contact solution is my favorite contact solution, because it delivers everything that it promises: cleans lenses, removes protein, and keeps the lenses sterile and soft, with just a night time soak in the solution. With other brands such as Bausch and Lomb reporting recalls due to …
Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Sport Insoles
I had tried going to one of those Dr. Scholl’s centers where you can step on the machine and the machine will tell you what kind of insole you need to get for your shoes, but the machine near me was broken so I just had to guestimate what …
Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray
Of the nasal sprays that I’ve tried in the past, and I’ve tried quite a few of them, the Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray is probably one of the cheapest at only $3 a bottle. I have pretty severe allergies and, for the most part, they last pretty much the …
Totally Dissolved Solids Meter: HM TDS-4
This TDS meter measures the amount of dissolved solids in your water. It is the least expensive of all I’ve seen and does what I want. In the 12 years I’ve owned mine, the batteries (two 357A buttons) only recently have become weak enough I have trouble reading …
Royal Tropics Original Green Papaya Digestive Aid 5.0 oz
I am diabetic, and one way to help manage the condition is to reduce your overall carbohydrate intake. I have been on the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Dr. Bernstien’s diet, and a few of my own making. Basically, I eat mostly protein and vegetables, and avoid the simple …
Up & Up (Target) Sleep Aid Softgels 64 ct
Many people are not aware that diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a medication used both for allergies, and insomnia. Benadryl and Unisom have the same medication in them, and can easily be used interchangeably. When I had an allergy attack while visiting some relatives, I had neglected to take along anything …
Clear Care Contact Solution
About 6 months ago I developed an allergic reaction to something under my eye lids. I had tinny bumps all under my lids that felt like rocks when I would blink. I went to the eye doctor and he came to the conclusion that I was allergic to my …
Zinnelle Durafresh Oral Rinse
I like to follow up my toothbrushing with a dose of a good mouthwash. I have tried numerous brands but I have not been able to find a good one until just recently.
My mom purchased a big bottle of the Durafresh Oral Rinse. A huge bottle contains 480ml …
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio Workout
Phew, I just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio workout and just in the nick of time too. This is the second Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout that I have tried in as many weeks and I can honestly say this is the tougher …
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 …
DAbur Shankha Puspi
My 8 year daughter was having problem with her memory from a very tender age, she use to study for hours but couldn’t memorize her lessons at all. She had such short memory power that she use to forget her lessons within a gap of an hour or so, …
Axe Body Spray Temptation
I was looking for a small, inexpensive gift to put in my friend’s glove compartment of a new car as a surprise, and I came across a miniature or trial size can of Axe body spray in “Temptation.”
The text under the name of the fragrance read “as irresistible as …
Equate Stop Smoking Aid Nicotine Lozenge 2mg, Cherry
I had fun trying this lozenge. I mean really there were a lot of things that I didn’t like about it. But it was really a nice try. I mean you never know unless you try. I’m not sure who I was with who told me that I should …
Honeywell 17000 HEPA QuietCare Air Cleaner
I have three cats, and two mice. I live in an area where there is a lot of pollen, dust, and mold. I have an older air cleaner, which I keep in the livingroom, and I have my Honeywell 17000 in my bedroom. Before I started using two …
Stacker 6 Hour Power Energy Shot, Grape 2 oz
I have had days when I felt like I could just sit down and cry because I was just so tired. Fibromyalgia will do that. I don’t like energy drinks that are full of caffeine. I drink enough of that in tea anyway, and they tend to make my …
Karen Voight: Ultimate Step Circuit DVD
Recently, I was asked why had gained a few pounds. Never mind that the question was posed by my Nintendo Wii, I suppose a gaming console can get away with questions friends and family wouldn’t dare. So, there I stood barefoot and dejected atop my balance board …
King Bio Homeopathic Acne Clear
I was not happy with King Bio Homeopathic Acne Clear when I tried it a few years ago because the results did not yield the kind of results that I was looking for. I am prone to not just minor breakouts, but major ones as well, however from what …
Cedium Spray
One of the things I like about living in Brussels is that even though it is a city, there are numerous parks all over the place. The house where I live at the moment is very near to a vast and nice park. My kids often go there for …
Driclor
More often than not, we always had sweaty armpits that always annoys us. This is one of the disadvantages living in the tropics. At most when you are rushing to get a cab, pushing elbows against each other just to get a ride in the LRT ( Light Way …
Pomology Anti-Aging W/Resveratrol 60 ct
A friend of mine started taking this supplement, and I heard about it for days on end. It contains resveratrol from Japanese knotwood, red wine extract, pomegranate extract, and acai berry extract. It is supposed to prevent aging and keep you healthy by maintaining cell integrity. I have …
ThermaCare HeatWraps for Neck, Wrist and Shoulder
I’ve had issues with my neck and shoulders for about 10 years, and on some days, the pain is nearly unbearable. I don’t like taking pain medicine for it, so on bad days, I’m on the lookout for alternative ways to ease the pain. I found these heat wraps …
ADC Adsafe Pocket Resuscitator
While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …
Colgate Total 12 - Professional Whitening Paste
When it comes to toothpaste there is probably nothing better than Colgate Total 12 in my opinion. I am not a fan of Colgate’s mouthwash or toothbrushes but their toothpastes are the best.
My family have been using Colgate Total 12 for over ten years and all of …
Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Sapphire Emulsion 1.7 oz
I am as guilty as any consumer of falling for pretty, well designed packaging and presentation, and initially, I wondered if that is what happened when I ordered this product from an Avon representative. It’s in a pretty jar and it’s shiny and soft blue, my favorite color. I …
Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash
I just love using this feminine wash because it significantly reduces feminine odor everyday. I used to use Lactacyd feminine wash when I was still in Philippines, but since I moved to the US, I can’t buy the product here so I was searching for other alternative. I always …
Mosegor Vita Syrup
I used to take this medicine when I was in highschool. I was so thin and had no appetite due to too much stress in school. I was also a very nervous kid and the stress and tension I felt really made me lose weight. Mosegor Vita …
AfterBite The Itch Eraser
This stuff works miracles. Seriously, it’s fantastic. We all know how annoying and unpleasant it is to be bitten by mosquitoes. The itching, the swelling, the burning… it’s all just so unwanted and distracting. Well this stuff from AfterBite works remarkably well, better than any other stuff that I’ve …
Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad
The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …
Nivea Oil Control Toner
I have been looking for the right skin toner because I have tried a few products available but they just left my skin dry, itchy or irritated. So I tried this product from Nivea, thinking that it might fail as well. But I was actually surprised to find that …
Futuro Stabilizing Back Support
I had felt quite excited about having to attend my cousins wedding last month. But the fact that I was through overjoyed about the wedding, I also knew for the fact that I might have to face problems regarding my back. Since attending the wedding could require me travel …
Grabber Warmers 6 Hour Adhesive Toe Warmers
After trying some air activated hand warmers and absolutely loving them, I decided to look to see if there were any similar products for the feet. I went on a long ghost walk in Savannah in the winter, and the hand warmers saved my hands from freezing—“ but my …
Rexona Deo Lotion
All of us live an active life. We do our household chores, go to work almost everyday, engage into sports and students attend their classes. Most of the time, we are under stress. During these vigorous activities, we can’t stay away from shedding off some sweat. These sweat bring …
Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush
The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …
Pampers Unscented Natural Aloe Wipes
Now I realize that some people would say, hey, shouldn’t you be reviewing this product under ‘baby’ instead of ‘health’? And yes, true, it is a product meant for babies, but I have to tell you now, there are times when as an adult, you can appreciate ‘baby’ things. In …
3M Nexcare Skin Crack Care, Liquid
I work in retail where I have to deal with cleaning out of boxes tissue paper and inserts for shoes and jewelry and I do this every day of the week that I work. And I work with my hands even when I’m not at my job. I do …
Femfresh natural balance (intimate wash)
I started using this product 4 years ago and I always get this product if it is available in the supermarket and based on my experience this is also a good product and quite affordable. The product comes in a pink color and an opening tap which I …
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