Health Reviews
Dove Soap
I’m not a big fan of bar soap, as I usually use body wash or my acne wash, but I was at a friends house for a few weeks and I used her dove soap during my time there. I was surprised to find that I developed a love-hate …
Amway Nutrilite Daily
While working in a hospital since last few years, I have learned that a supplement should be taken with care. That is why when I felt need to take a multivitamin and multimineral supplement, I tried and tested many products. Amway Nutrilite Daily is one such product which I have …
VH essentials Rapid Screening Test for bacterial vaginal infection 2 ea
I have diabetes, and part of this lovely disease can be frequently occurring yeast infections. Since every symptom might not indicate a yeast infection, it is often better to be safe than sorry. I have had cases where a shift in pH or something weird would cause a bacterial overgrowth …
Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal
Quaker oatmeal weight control it’s the latest to hit the market for those that are trying to loose some weight while still being able to have a quality meal, its pretty amazing to me, that people are able to make oatmeal with ingredients that will still give you the …
Weleda Foot Balm
I have this fantastic pair of Croc sandals that I bought a few months ago and I love them because they have that great foam on the inside that’s so comfortable, and I’m all about comfort. And by now you’re probably already wondering what I’m blathering on about, and …
Multi-Betic Advanced Formula Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Tablets 60ct
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I tried to learn all I could about its treatment and whatever developments were new in the medical world concerning the disease. One thing that I have always believed in is treating things naturally and supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. …
Foot alignment socks
After attending my best friends wedding and thoroughly enjoying it to the core, I started feeling an acute pain in my legs. I guess this was because of the long hours of standing at the wedding functions, which at time didn’t seem to hurt. But now my feet especially …
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 …
Colgate Plus Medium Toothbrush
I bought this toothbrush a few months ago and it works well. I purchased at the time from K-Mart. When I bought it I paid 3 dollars for it. There were 2 included in the package and that’s the main reason why I decided to purchase …
Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus Chest Rub
I hate Vicks Vapor Rub because of the strong smell it has and the unnatural ingredients it contains. However, I suffer from congestion now and again due to asthma and one of the rubs I do like to use instead for congestion relief is the Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus …
Life Fitness T70 Treadmill
I have been using the Life Fitness T70 treadmill now for three years, and I love it. I purchased this treadmill from a fitness store (you won’t find this one at Walmart, that’s for sure!) because I had just had a baby and since I had other kids …
Chap Ice Medicated Balm
Chap Ice Medicated Balm is a pretty good product overall. I ran out of my usual chap stick, so my mom gave me one of hers, since she had bought a package of two. My lips get extremely chapped during the winter, at least they have been lately, so …
Lysol Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes
I’m a clean person. Admittedly, sometimes I can be a little (as my kids like to call it) anal retentive. I can go over the same surface, wiping it down, a dozen times, and still feel like it’s not quite that clean! I know, it’s obsessive, but at least …
Jelly Bath Natural Foot Soak
I have always been fascinated by easy to use foot care product because I strongly believe that these products help me to take care of the most neglected part of my body- my feet in a rather simple and effective manner. So whether it is a foot massager or …
Apollo Pure Petroleum Jelly Protectant
Petroleum jelly has so many uses. It includes prevention for diaper rashes of the baby. Aside from that, it can also be used to moisturized the dry skin of a certain person. This product also soothes that chapped skin and even the lips. It can be used as …
Burt’s Bees Muscle Mend Rub, .45 oz
I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …
Nizoral Shampoo
My hairdresser sent me to the doctor to check on my scalp because of itching and noticeable thinning of hair. The doctor said I probably had a mild case of eczema on my scalp, and recommended I use the over the counter version of Nizoral A-D shampoo. Because I …
Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection Toothpaste
The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …
Bioderm Germicidal Soap
Since I was a teenager I had a problem with oily skin which turns out to acne. As I was growing I became very shy because of the way I look. I was often teased because of my pimples. I have been in the look for a few products …
Unicity PhytoPath antioxidant capsules 90 ct
I have several health issues, and all of them, like probably most health problems, can benefit from the use of potent antioxidants. Being a diabetic, I am most familiar with the ones that are specifically helpful to us—“ like alpha lipoic acid.
I got into an interesting conversation with …
Burt’s Bees Facial/Eye Repair Serum 1 oz
I have used many of he Burt’s Bees products and generally love the brand. Since I have turned forty, I’ve been looking at products to reverse signs of aging and help with fine lines, wrinkles and general moisturization issues. I have combination skin that is oily in the summer, but …
C-Lium Fibre Capsule Health Supplement
It is very true that fiber can help you reduce weight and it also helps you to have a healthy digestive system. I am a health conscious person inside and out and I take care of my body. Not only do I apply moisturizers to make myself look good, …
Yerba Prima Tampico Skin Brush of Vegetable Fiber
As I get older, I have begun to invest in a lot of anti-aging, or otherwise “keep healthy and youthful” types of products and health aids. One of the products I bought fairly recently (mainly in anticipation of the upcoming winter months where my skin is driest), is …
Luden’s Berry Assortment Throat Drops
Luden’s Berry Assortment Throat Drops have become an absolute favorite remedy for sore throats and coughs in my family, not to mention for me. The great flavor variety and the sweetness of each kind makes the drops taste very much like candy, which alarmed me at first. My intitial …
Burt’s Bees Garden Tomato Toner 8 oz.
Since I had used some tomato products before and loved them, I thought this would be a good toner to try for my combination skin. It ended up not being quite what I needed—“ there were good points and bad ones. One thing that attracted me to the …
ThermaCare Heat Wraps, Back and Hip Relief
There are days when I have awful back and hip pain from sleeping in a wrong position to long. So I always keep at least one ThermoCare heat wrap for lower back and hip relief around in the house just in case. I only use these heat wraps when …
Now Foods Xyliwhite Mouthwash Refreshmint 16 oz
Being diabetic, and also having battled gum disease (and won) several years ago, I try to take really good care of my teeth and gums so that tooth problems do not have a deleterious effect on my overall health.
I like to use natural products when I can, …
Neko Bouquet Soap
When I had severe itching and rashes all over my body in summer, my dermatologist prescribed me to use Neko Bouquet Soap along with an antihistamine medicine. It was the first time when I used this highly popular soap and found it useful not only for rashes, but also …
NeilMed Sinus Rinse
I am suffering from allergy coupled with sinusitis for long. It seems that I am a permanent patient of cold and virus. I have tried various medicines - both OTC and prescription based —“ with mixed result. Currently, I am taking NeilMed Sinus Rinse on the advice of a …
Agis Ladies Nose Hair Trimmer
I am so grateful for Agis making a nose hair trimmer just for ladies. For a while there, I was wondering if I was the only female in the world that had a problem with nose hair. What is it with turning forty that your nose hairs start to …
End Zit Blemish Control Mask 2.75 oz
I tried this mask when I was having a particularly bad acne episode in the summer heat. There were at least ten pimples on my face and more on my neck and back. My normally combination skin had gone haywire due to a new medication I was taking, and the …
My SleepMate White Noise Machine Keeps Me Rested
I am not one to do well with a lot of different noises in the night. I came across the SleepMate White Noise Machine. I paid around 60 bucks for the machine and think that it is one of my best investments for resting at night.
I like that the …
Ultra Pep-Back Caplets
Last October, I went on a weekend-long trip to Vegas to visit a friend of mine while she got married. It was a nice trip, but I have to say I wasn’t at all prepared for the flight home, which was a red-eye 11pm flight, until 5am. It would …
One A Day Women’s Active Metabolism multivitamin
Over the last few years, I guess since I turned 35 my energy levels have been totally diminished to nothing. Feeling blah is terrible and is definitely no fun. I have recently been looking for good vitamins that are inexpensive, that have good ingredients and that help with energy. …
Cranberry Ultra capsules (bladder problems)
I was suffering from continuous bacteria bladder infections which really were severe and painful. They were happening to me continuously every three or for months for 1 and a half year and I always needed the antibiotics treatment to heal them. Whenever the wind blew a bit harder or …
Band-Aid Plus Antibiotic
Earlier last summer when I was in Beijing, I started to develop little red bumps on my skin that quickly became painful sores after a week. I don’t know if it was the climate as I came from the dry deserts of Nevada to the almost tropical zone of Shen …
La Prairie Cellular Hydrating Serum
My skin is very dry and the cold weather outside only makes it worse. I have tried a lot of body oils, moisturizing lotions, and body creams in the past to hydrate my skin. Although I have found that most of these products have made a difference …
Foot spray. Beiersdorf AG FussFrisch antiperspirant.
Price: about €3.90 or $6.00 in Eastern Europe.
Package: 150ml spray.
I have just returned from my vacation, and now want to share my impressions of Beiersdorf AG FussFrisch antiperspirant. I have bought this foot spray, hoping that it will help me during hot summer days. On my vacation I’ve spent a …
Nature’s Way Saw Palmetto Berries 585 mg 180 caps
I have had a problem with thinning hair ever since I passed the big forty mark. I am a female, and I have tried women’s Rogaine, sulfate free shampoos, supplements, Nioxin and a vast variety of other ideas. None have made much of a difference so far. My latest trial …
Vanicream Cleansing Bar
For quite a few days now, I had been experiencing a severe allergy on my skin which indeed was making my life just —“ miserable. What really irritated me about this skin allergy was that part from causing severe itching; this allergy almost made it impossible for me …
Turbo Jam
Exercise is important in helping anyone to lose weight, but a lof of people are not into it because it is boring, and besides it is tiring. It can also be frustrating if, after a few sessions, the weight isn’t going down.
I bought Turbo Jam out of curiosity …
Gramp Lyford’s Country Salve 3.4 oz
I was given a small tube of this salve by a vendor who works for a distribution center locally. It seemed charming, with a picture of someone’s grandpa on the front of the tube, in an otherwise simple packaging. The salve contains urea and allantoin, two ingredients well known for …
ProForm XP CrossWalk 580
I came under serious considerations to buy a treadmill, due to the fact I had gained many unwanted pounds. During one of my summers I started going out to the gym, but felt worse when coming back home. I would have many sore joints, and muscle pains.
When …
Traditional Medicinals Caffeine Free Organic Nettle Leaf Herbal Tea
I suffer from extreme allergies and have allergies to pollen, hay, animal dander, ragweed, mushrooms, molds and some trees. Every year during the peek of allergy season, I start using and drinking the Traditional Medicinals Caffeine Free Organic Nettle Leaf Herbal Tea. I use this herbal tea because it …
Dermalogica Total Eye Care 0.5 ounce
I was touching up my make up in a ladies room with a friend who had accompanied me to a restaurant when I saw her using this product on her eyes. I mentioned something about maybe needing to start using a concealer under my own eyes, and she said she …
Intimore Soothing Application Vaginal Gel 1.69 oz
When you have fibromyalgia, sometimes you end up with very odd symptoms that defy explanation. Many of those symptoms can involve nerve problems, or sensitivities to chemicals, or other non-identifiable problems. It baffles doctors and patients alike. I have the condition, and I developed a strange problem with …
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Twilight Woods Shower Gel
When looking in my local Bath & Body Works for some lotion, my daughter came across the Twilight Woods Shower Gel from Bath & Body Works Signature Collection. She knew it wasn’t associated with it, but it had the word “Twilight” (she is a fan of the book …
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