Health Reviews
Futurebiotics Glucoactive
A few years ago, when my weight was at it’s highest (and I wont even tell you how high it was), I went to the doctor for a check-up that had nothing at all to do with my weight, only to find out that my blood glucose levels were …
Bally Total Fitness
I was a member of Bally total fitness for a period of about three years. I picked up the membership card the other day I it showed member since 8/26/99 and I decided to write a short review about my experience with the facility.
Normally I jog or play soccer …
Philips Sonicare Essence Power Toothbrush
Some time ago, my dental hygienist recommended that I switch from my toothbrush from manual to electric. It turns out that I was applying too much force while brushing my teeth and that was rubbing off the enamel, making my teeth vulnerable to damage. Let me tell you, I …
Splash Handmade Jasmine Fizzing Bath Bomb 6 oz
I love to use my nightly hot bath therapy as a way to enjoy new products and scents. I take these baths to sopt the pain of fibromyalgia, and it works really well for me—“ it is a therapy I would recommend to anyone suffering with the condition. It has …
Crabtree and Evelyn LA Source Relaxing Bath Tablets 16 ct
I love to take a hot bath at night before bed. It helps me feel calm and sleep better, soothing the muscle aches that come with fibromyalgia as well as everyday stress. I’ve used lots of different brands of bath fizzies and bombs. When I lived close to the …
Now Foods pure Wintergreen Oil 1 oz.
I love to make massage oil blends, and one thing that I always wanted to make was an oil version of a muscle rub that was not quite as potent as the pain relief or counter irritant creams you can buy in the stores, like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice. …
“Her pleasure” by Trojan Condom
My husband and I have used many different kinds and brands of condoms in our past. Ranging from ones that are neon blue, to ones that smell and taste like bananas, and even ones that supposedly turn from “hot” to “cold” in a matter of a few minutes but …
Jergens Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 20 Fair/ Medium 2 oz
I have tried a few self tanning products, including a few that were supposed to produce gradual results. I had been pretty disappointed for the most part, but I decided to try this when I saw someone I knew who had very fair skin like mine with a nice glow …
Smart Sense Long Contoured Pantiliners
I find myself in need of pantiliners every now and again. I like to stay fresh through the day and I also like to keep my underwear clean so that they last for a very long time. I find that pantiliners are very useful and like to use them …
P90x workout system
P90x is an awesome workout system! Tony Horton keeps things interesting and is not your typical Muscle-head trying to get you into shape, he actually makes it fun.
I was obese when I started P90x and made it 39 days on the system. I had to stop because I began …
Good Health Natural Folic Acid 400 Mcg
The supplement folic acid is usually associated with women taking them while there are pregnant to reduce the chances of birth defects in their unborn child. I am not pregnant and I do not intend of becoming pregnant any time soon, but I started taking this supplement six …
Obagi C-Balancing Facial Toner 6.7 oz.
I have a problem with combination skin. In the winter it is dry, in the summer I have adult acne flare ups. So, my skin care regimen has to change often, depending on the season and my skin’s irritable disposition. Fibromyalgia probably contributes to this, although I can’t prove it.
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Vagi-Gard Povidone-Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 oz
Having diabetes means I sometimes am prone to getting yeast infections. An old home remedy for vaginal infections is a douche made with povidone and iodine. You can buy them in pre-measured liquid disposable douches, but if you are using them often, it is much more economical to buy the …
Nature’s Way Corn Silk 425mg 100 capsules
I have a slight problem with water retention around the time before my period starts every month. My ankles and lower legs swell and become tight and my rings get tight on my fingers. It can be very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed a diuretic for me, but I hate taking …
Crunchless Abs Progressive Core Training
My brother’s friend lent my brother an exercise DVD called “Crunchless Abs Progressive Core Training”, and I decided to take advantage of it while he still had it and see if I could really get abs in ten minuted like they said on the DVD. At first, I did …
Reflexology Socks
One of my best friends had gifted me a pair of Reflexology socks on her visit home and kept praising the product till the time she left the place. Initially I found it a little odd receiving a pair of socks as a gift, but as I started using …
Sunbeam Health at Home Flexible Heating Pad,Hydra Blue
I have quite a few heating pads in my collection. They all still work and there’s really no reason I need to buy more, but I always find a new one that’s bigger, better and badder than the last one, and since I constantly have need for a heating …
Solarcaine First Aid Spray
The first time I ever used Solarcaine First Aid Spray was over 20 years ago while on vacation in Florida, and I have been using it ever since.
Solarcaine is an absolute must have tool for any family first aid kit. To begin with Solarcaine really, really works. If you …
Sunbeam Heating Pad
I have been experiencing back pain for the past few years. This back pain which sometimes worsens when I happen to work long hours sitting in front of the computer- makes me feel terribly uncomfortable. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it makes me totally bedridden —“ like …
Sensodyne Multi Action Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
I was not at all pleased with this product when I tried it. First of all, I saw it advertised as being good for people with sensitive teeth. I think I have sensitive teeth, so I purchased this toothpaste. I brushed with it usually three, sometimes four, times a …
Arm & Hammer Advance White Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Keeping my teeth white is something that has always been important to me. I have had a few problems with tar at the bottom of my teeth because I smoke cigarettes and like to manage that as well as I can. I am not too particular about the …
Dettol
Dettol has become a symbol of hygene for me. Dettol is an orange colored antiseptic which comes in the form of concentrated liquid, soaps, hand wash, band-aids for home use. Dettol has helped me get rid of my skin rashes and itchiness which I had developed after …
Moom Organic Hair Removal Kit 1 kit
After talking with a friend about how horrible my experience with waxing my legs had been, I was encouraged to try “sugar waxing” and this product was recommended to me. This is a totally different kind of wax, sugar based “honey” but basically works the same way. I was …
Sportline Walking Back Support Belt
Walking had always been one of one of favorite exercise for the last 10- 15 years. A great way to keep myself fit and healthy, walking has always been a pleasure until now. But off now, due to my terrible back pain, walking at a fast pace …
Lagundi (Vitex negundo) as cough relief
Coughs could be very destructive. It interferes me with whatever things I work on. It even irritates me during classes. Plus, it brings company –sneezing, teary eyes and coarse throat. Worse, it hinders me in doing my work leaving me desperate and restless. Coughing is very shameful in public …
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Fat Blasting Cardio DVD
I still remember trying my first Tae Bo workout years ago. I was huffing and puffing, but doing my best, and then I found out we were still only in the warm-up. Whoa Billy, you could have knocked me over with a feather.
The neighbors …
Avon Vitadvance Cholest-Aide
My husband is suffering from hypertension as early as the age of twenty-three. Until now at the age of thirty-nine, he has been taking medications for hypertension just to maintain his best health. There were many times in the past that we worried of him …
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution
I am a disposable soft lens user. For cleans soft lens, I use the Complete Multi-Purpose Solution. Complete Multi-Purpose Solution is a multipurpose cleaner soft lens. In addition to helping protect the eyes from dryness and irritation, the advantages of this product is can clean protein with no rub. The …
Njoy Express Mini Electronic Cigarette
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. I saw this electronic cigarette at a nearby gas station , and decided to give it a shot. I was curious if it would be of any help to me after my …
MultiVescence
I’ve kind of become a junky for homeopathic remedies for things within the last year, and one of the things I’ve steadily been on the lookout for is a good multivitamin. I sometimes have issues remembering to take vitamins, though, which has long been a problem for me. I …
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 …
Crest Whitening Rinse Mouthwash
I would definitely describe myself as someone who loves to get a good bargain. One of my favorite things to do is browse through the Sunday newspapers and cut coupons. Last Sunday, while doing in this I found a coupon for this product. Although it had …
Badger Balm Sleep Balm 2 oz
I have had a problem with sleeping for years. My brain does not go into the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods of time on its own, so I rely on a drug called amitriptyline to help me get the quality of sleep that I need. Even though …
Macleans Fresh Breath Antibacterial Mouth Spray
I have been buying all sorts of oral care products lately as I have vowed to reach new heights in dental hygiene. I think this is because I am getting to the age where the signs of time, sugary drinks and smoking are showing up on my teeth …
Braun Oral-B Vital Sonic Toothbrush
I wanted to buy an electric brush which is rechargeable and I saw this Braun Oral-B Sonic brush. Twenty five dollars seemed little too much at first but with the life of the brush I am fine with the money I paid. The grip and design are great. The …
Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint
Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint is a fairly good product. I have tried these and they do dissolve well and not make such a mess like other, traditional whitening strips do. I am not sure how strong Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint are, though, because …
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 …
Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll On, 3 Oz.
I’ve used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll On in a 3 ounce tube for my wrist because it is arthritic. In the winter, it hurts badly, and I would try just about anything to relieve the pain. This Biofreeze is also useful for sore muscles, joints, and back …
Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock Face SPF 90 3 Ounce
I have tried a couple of the Neutrogena facial sun blocks, and this one is my favorite. I have light skin and burn very easily. I do not want my skin to look old and leathery like the sun bunnies my age are starting to look. (Sorry, sun bunnies, …
Giovanni Body Wash Hazelnut Vanilla 10.5 oz
My introduction to Giovanni’s hazelnut vanilla body wash came from the fact that I loved an older Bath and Body Works fragrance called toasted hazelnut. It came out about a decade ago, and now it is extremely difficult to find. They don’t actually make it anymore, but sometimes you can …
Footglide Skin Protectant Stick Foot Formula
I’m a rather full-figured woman, I’ll admit, and one of the biggest problems I’ve encountered when I go on my walks is chaffing of the inner thighs. I had purchased a bodyglide skin protectant stick that worked wonders in this regard and kept the skin of my thighs from …
Sensodyne Iso-Active Foaming Gel
I’m a big fan of Sensodyne toothpaste. I have been using Sensodyne’s line of anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes for a long time now and on my recent trip to Walgreens, I noticed that Sensodyne recently came out with another type of toothpaste which to …
Aussie Moist Shampoo 33 oz with pump
I bought this shampoo as a complement to the Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner I was using at the time. The fragrances are similar and I like my fragrances to match up.
I have somewhat dry hair at the ends so I assumed a shampoo for dry hair …
Nivea Deodorant
This is perhaps one of the best deodorants that I have ever used. There are a lot of deodorants presently on the market that make a lot of promises such as not leaving residue on the skin or clothing, but this is actually one of the few products …
Method Foaming Hand Wash Refill Pouch-Sea Minerals 28 oz.
I love Method soap and I happened to keep one last little drop of a favorite foaming one because I could not find it in Target anymore and I did not want to forget the name of it. The almost empty bottle sat under my kitchen cabinet for months. …
The Health Benefits of Anion Lovemoon Sanitary Products
I was informed about the Anion Lovemoon sanitary product during one of the product demos at our office.
The Anion Lovemoon sanitary product is not just a napkin that you use during menstruation, but is claimed to treat other illnesses such as asthma, skin diseases (pimples, rashes)and diabetic wound. …
Crystalux Crystal & Cornstarch Body Powder 4 oz
I have used crystal deodorant sticks and liquids before and was never really impressed with them. When my partner brought home some of this Crystalux body powder, I did not expect to like it very much. There are some good points about the product. Assuming it works, it can …
Yum Scrubs So Long Sore Muscles’ Bath Brew Organics 2 oz
I take a nightly hot bath soak to treat fibrlomyalgia symptoms and to relax so I can sleep better.
This has been a ritual for me ever since I realized how much it helped the muscle pain and cramps I sometimes experience, especially at night. I use a variety of bath …
Philips Sonicare Healthy White Power Toothbrush
I own several manual toothbrushes because they are good for traveling and for my kids. However, I much prefer using a powered toothbrush because I feel like my teeth get a much better cleaning as opposed to a manual brush. My favorite brand of manual toothbrush is Philips Sonicare …
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