Health Reviews
Equate Brand Pregnancy Test
As I have searched for cheaper and better pregnancy tests, I have bought the most expensive and the cheapest pregnancy test. Part of this is because I wanted to try out different brands to see which was the easiest to use. The other reason is I wanted to find …
Caress Body Wash Exfoliating Burnt Brown Sugar/Karite Butter 18 fl o
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I have always favored Caress scents. Their regular pink bath bars are wonderful, and their line of fragranced body washes is simply decadent. I bought this Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter variety on one sniff alone. It went straight into the cart. It’s amazing!
This is definitely …
Me! Bath Ice Cream Southern Magnolia 6 oz
I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. The hot water helps to relax my muscles and helps me to sleep better as well. I love using a variety of bath products, and one of my favorites has become the bath bomb. I love the Me! Bath Ice …
CVS Cough Drops
The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …
Lucinda Bassett’s “Attacking Anxiety and Depression” Program
Shortly after graduating college I began developing strange symptoms that I never had before. I kept going to my doctor, described my what was wrong and how I was feeling only to be told I was suffering from nothing more than severe stress and anxiety. I couldn’t …
GNC Herbal Plus Cranberry, 500mg, Capsules 100 ea
When I was suffering from a long term bladder problem due to scar tissue, I decided to take cranberry capsules instead of drinking the juice. I had been drinking the cranberry juice on a doctor’s advice, which turned out to be very poor advice. I did not have an infection, …
Herbs Ect ChlorOxygen Softgels
Throughout the winter I had a bad respiratory infection and had difficulty breathing which caused low oxygen levels throughout my body so I had to start taking Herbs Ect ChlorOxygen Softgels. The supplement helped increase oxygenation throughout my body and helped my body build up the red blood cells …
Soma Therapy Ravensara Essential Oil 1 oz
I love to use essential oils to make aroma therapy blends for use around the house, and also for health related conditions. I have fibromyalgia, and often make oil and lotion blends using essential oils to help treat and relax my muscles. I had been using a basic pallette of …
Garden of Life Extraordinary Beauty Probiotic Smile Mints 60 ct
I have been looking for an easier way to whiten my teeth. The white strips and kits are expensive and make my teeth sensitive, and it is awkward to use trays and pens. I don’t want to pay for a professional treatment, and the whitening toothpastes don’t seem to give …
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 …
Trojan Fire and Ice condoms
Trojan Fire and Ice is a condom that is cool to the male wearing the condom and warm on the outside of the condom. It is made to heighten the pleasure of intercourse.
My husband and I purchase these from Wal-Mart a few weeks ago and have used them three …
Rite Aid Wintergreen Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% 16 fl oz
I have always used the green alcohol with wintergreen (methyl salicylate) when I needed something quick for a sprain, or sore muscles. I have used it for body aches with the flu as well. It makes a good substitute for a muscle rub or cream when you do not want …
Off! Family Care Insect Repellant Unscented With Aloe Vera Spray
We live backed up to wooded acreage and there is a swamp on the back half of the property. That means Michigan mosquitoes, especially in late summer. As our property is too large of an area to hit with foggers or similar large plot area insecticide and I don’t …
C-4-KIDS drops (Ascorbic Acid)
My pediatrician has recommended C-4-KIDS drops as a vitamin c supplement for my baby daughter. The medicine is distributed by Terramedic Incorporated and comes in 5 ml pack. According to the company, vitamin C increases body resistance against stress, colds and other infections that are quite common for infants. …
Herbal Answers Whole Raw Aloe Vera Skin Gel 4 oz.
I have been a user of aloe vera gel for years. My grandmother grew aloe plants, and whenever we had a burn or small rash, we knew we would get “the leaf.” She would literally pinch off one of the succulent leaves, slice it open, and rub it directly on …
eos Lip Balm Sphere
Lip balms have always been my favorite fashion accessory and I had loads of them (with different flavors) all over the place. In fact I husband even jokes about it saying that I could easily open up a store of lip balms with my collection. But still I if …
CMS Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (model CMS50DL)
After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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Dr. Holmquist Healthcare Bruise Relief Serum 2.3 oz.
When I was getting ready for a trip to visit a beachfront property for a weekend, I pulled out all my bathing suits to see which one would look the best. As it turns out they all looked awful—“ because I had bruised my leg the night before. It was …
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
I have been through so many bottle and brands of body lotion, but after using the new Vaseline Sheer Infusion I am ready to buy stock in this product. I have had rough spots that no amount and time using has worked in quite the way the new …
Ricola Cough Suppressant Throat Drops
Usually when I get a cough I opt for Halls cough drops. Unfortunately the last time I needed some Halls, my nearby convenience store did not have any in stock. Forced to find a substitute, I scanned the shelves looking for something might give me some relief. Finally I …
FIR (Far Infrared Ray) sauna
I just bought a portable FIR sauna blanket made in china. The price is very affordable and unlike a room sauna, you were lying on the bed or a couch while you are using it. It’s very comfortable and easy to operate. FIR or Far Infrared Ray sauna …
Alba Un-Petroleum Lip Balm with SPF 18 Cherry 0.15 oz
Since learning that petroleum in health care products is not particularly healthy, I have been trying out some of the natural alternatives to petroleum based products. I have fallen in love with natural lip balms. After buying a Burt’s Bees lip balm with sun block ingredients and finding it to …
Natur Oli Warm and Sensual Massage Oil 6.7 oz
I was given this oil as a Valentine gift from my very romantic and thoughtful Valentine.
I love getting and giving massages, and as a fibromyalgia patient, it has a great health benefit as well as being fun and sexy.
This oil is a very high quality blend that is …
Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100
The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …
Side Sleeper Pro Therapeutic Neck & Back Pillow
This pillow is unlike any other. It is meant to give you back and neck support, and it does… but it also happens to be the best thing to cuddle up into to sleep at night. It is U shaped, so you have not only a pillow to …
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 …
The Marcy Diamond Smith Cage Home Gym
If I can’t afford to buy a membership at a Gym then I might as well by myself personal home gym right? This is what I thought I would do for myself to help get through this New Year the right way. I am so out of shape that …
Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil
I’m a little hooked on the idea of using oil products for my hair. My hair can be oily and dry at the same time, and it’s very thick. Sometimes I can’t even run a comb through it without running into problems and without my head hurting as a …
Dr. Scholl’s Pedicure Essentials Toenail Clipper 1 ea
After suffering from a few painful ingrown toenails, I realized that the tendency for cutting my toenails in a rounded shape was too tempting for me. I ended up somehow doing this even though I did not intend to, and cutting toenails in a rounded form is often the …
Desert Essence Body Wash Fragrance Free 8 oz
Although it is a little embarrassing, I ended up buying this product by accident. The picture on the front of the little drop of water falling into a pool made me think that it was a “rain” scented body wash that I had picked up moments ago in the store. …
Neutrogena Moisture Oil-Free Formula 4 oz
Last summer, I began having some problems which happen to me nearly every year when the weather gets extremely hot. My normally combination skin takes a turn towards oily, and the products I have been using with success are suddenly too heavy or start causing clogged pores and shininess, even …
Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste
I recently obtained an 8-ounce sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean with micro active foaming action toothpaste. I’ve been using it for a while now. However, it’s the first toothpaste I’ve used that I know I’ll never use again. Once my supply is gone, I won’t be …
Lush “Fox in the Flowers” Bath Bomb 6.2 oz
I take a hot bath nearly every night to treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. It has become as much as hobby as a therapy, and I enjoy a great variety of bath additives to make the experience more fun. I recently tried out a few of the products made …
24 Hour Health Hotline
When a person gets sick in Saskatchewan, they don’t always have to go to the doctor. There is a service called: Saskatchewan’s 24 Hour Health Hotline that you can call toll free at 1-877-644-8448 anytime. It’s run by qualified RN’s and they will give you information and tell you …
Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula
Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …
Tiger Balm Ointment
As a competitive rugby player, an average week for me includes ten hours of practice, six hours in the gym, and then a two hour game on Saturday morning. This certainly takes a toll on my body, and when Sunday morning comes around I usually feel like I have literally …
Country Life Chelated Magnesium 250mg 180 Tablets
I suffer from fibromyalgia, and one of the symptoms is a tendency for my legs and feet to catch painful cramps. I was told early on in the course of the illness that mineral imbalances can contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms. Although they are not necessarily directly related, anything that affects …
Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mineral Bath Heart Song 16 oz
Aura Cacia is a fun and healthy company that makes amazing bath products. A friend of mine had been shopping and picked up several varieties of their mineral bath packets and wanted to share a few with me—“ we both have fibromyalgia and our nightly hot bath regimen is something …
Vibrant Health RMA Soothing Oinment with Gigartina Red Marine Algae
If you want a great all-in-one product, then this is the one you should be banking on, because I’m not even kidding in the slightest when I say that this product does absolutely everything under the sun. Finding this Vibrant Health RMA Soothing Ointment with Gigartina Red Marine Algae …
Rembrandt Flouride Mouth Rinse
This whitening fluoride mouthwash tastes really gross, and I would have to say that I would not recommend this particular brand to anyone. I really wanted a product that would do what it claims to do and taste at least bearable for the few minutes that you have …
Dermactin-TS Collagen Gel Patches 6 applications
I bought this produce on the advice of a family friend who happened to be looking quite a bit younger, her eyes in particular looking very bright for her age. She had been using several different products, but when I asked her what the eye products were, she wrote …
Blue Goo Cracked Heel Skin Softener
As a woman of fifty years of age, my feet are not pretty. As we age, the appearance of dry, hard cracked heels become a problem. As seasons come and go, so does the severity of my heel problem.
So I started looking for a product to help …
Hawaiian Tropic Ozone Ultimate Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 55
I have very fair skin and possibly a mild case of lupus, so it is extremely important that I take sun protection seriously. It is not necessary to be a vampire, but I do not want any health problems as a result of enjoying the summer. I normally use the …
Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Angel Touch Lotion
That’s it! I am completely done with all Victoria Secret lotions, soaps, body washes, and sprays! Most of them are just watered down products that have many skin irritants in it that makes my skin go crazy! I seriously can’t stand it! They really need to step it up …
Nux Vom 30
I have kept this homeopathic medicine in my cabinet for one year now. A good medicine for acidity and gas problems. Now the relief of any big acidity problem depends on this …
Balance Bar Gold Energy Bar - Chocolate Mint Cookie
One word best comes to mind when I think of these bars: yuck. Yeah, yuck. I did not taste any chocolate or mint and this bar was not at all soft and crunchy like a cookie. The taste was apparently not added to this bar and as a result …
Tiger Moon Day and Night Cream
The Tiger Moon cream claims to undo past sun damages on your skin while making it look younger. I got this along with the Tiger Moon Face Masque that I wrote a review on how it didn’t work. You may think that this doesn’t work either and you’re probably …
Flat Belly Diet
This diet enticed me because I saw it on the Today Show. One of the authors presented some of the meals that looked delicious and satisfying. So I bought the book.
What I discovered is that I had a huge shopping list for my first few days. Some …
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