Health Reviews
Gaiam Pilates Body Circles
The Gaiam Pilates Body Circles look kind of like little hula hoops, but if you hate hula hoops don’t worry these are different. They go on your arms, or to be more exact, your wrist.
I had horribly flabby arms and I had that flabby flap on the bottom part …
Head & Shoulders Shampoo
I have been dealing with a dandruff problem for many years and have not been able to solve it completely yet. I have tried many different products for it (but I can’tt say I tried medical stuff for it though) but couldn’t find a solution to my problem. Recently, …
Bee Rescued Propolis Toothpaste 8 oz
I have a problem using the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes in the mainstream market. The mint flavors are too strong, and burn my mouth and tongue to the point that I am so uncomfortable, I will stop brushing too soon. Obviously this is not good …
Ban Sweet Surrender Deodorant
I am definitely one of those people who are loyal to certain products. Even though I do experiment a few times by purchasing other deodorant brands, my absolute favorite has always been Secret. It is the only brand that has always worked for me and never let me …
Val Med Convoluted Foam Hospital Bed Pad Full
I use a thick memory foam mattress topper on my bed, and I love it. On top of the memory foam, I keep an egg crate foam mattress topper. As odd as it may seem, this helps to keep me cooler in the summer, because memory foam sort of form …
Inderal (Propranolol) 20 mg prescription beta blocker
When I was suffering from palpitations, my doctor offered me a couple of medicines to try and help. Inderal was one of them. It is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure, palpitations and anxiety attacks. Since I have a tendency for slightly high blood pressure …
Love Moon Anion Sanitary Napkin
I have tried a lot of the popular sanitary napkin brands in the market and most of them do not satisfy me. Some are uncomfortable and do not hold well, and most of them give me bad rashes and even wounds which lead to ugly scars and darkening …
Ojon Revitalizing Two Minute Hair Mask
I had always loved experimenting different things on my hair. So whether it was coloring my hair or just straightening it- my hair did go through a lot of chemical processing. So in order to keep it in good condition, I always tried my best to do some deep …
Acai Berry Supplement
I’ve heard a lot of hooplah over the last six months about the health benefits of taking Acai Berry, which I believe is a berry from Brazil, I believe, and looks like a blueberry in a way, though darker in coloring, and it’s supposed to be incredibly high in …
Appraise Hemoglobin A1C Diabetes Home Test kit
I am diabetic and like to take my own A1C tests at home sometimes so I can avoid the doctor visit. I have used several brands, and the last one I purchased was the Appraise brand, which is read by Heritage Labs. The kit is pretty much like any other …
Dynamic Health Lactobacillus Acidophilus Black Cherry
I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …
Diet Dots Berry Weight Loss Dietary Supplement with Acai
One of the supplements I have been using along with exercise and a healthy diet to help me loose weight is Diet Dots Berry Weight Loss Dietary Supplement with Acai. So far, I have lost 9 pounds since I have been on the supplement and I do have more …
Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Lounger EP3222CU
Panasonic Real Pro Elite Massage Lounger EP3222CU is a very sophisticated massaging chair. It has 5 pre-programmed types of massage: Shiatsu, Deep, Swedish, Stretch, and Quick. The massages last 14 minutes, all except for the Quick one which only lasts 5 minutes. Each massage also has 5 levels of …
ANRRI Blue Light Blocking Glasses
As a gamer, blogger, and teacher, I spend a lot of time in front of the computer. By the end of the day, my eyes are completely blood shot and I look like a zombie walking around! My eyes are constantly burning and they feel tired. My wife had a …
Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips
I started using Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips last year to try to stay healthy and so far so good. It has an excellent taste that is a little bit sweet and a little bit tart, but it is the perfect combination of both sweet and …
Brands Innershine (Capsaicin + Green Tea Extract)
Brands is a very established brand in Singapore. The product that got Brands moving, was their Essence of Chicken. It was supposed to keep a person’s mind and body feel more refreshed and awake after you drink it.
Brands was always my trusted brand from a young age until now.
Brands …
Waterpik Family Oral Irrigator
Oral Hygiene is really important when it comes to my family and I. I always make my way to the dentist and sometimes I don’t have time to do so, So I had been looking for a few things I could use in my bathroom whenever I can’t even go. …
Philosophy Hope Springs Eternal Deep Sea Hydrating Mist 5 oz
When I became enamored with a great sea mineral spray by H2O, I was interested in trying other hydrating mist products from high end companies to see if anyone had something similar that I might like even more.
This product from Philosophy jumped out at me from the …
Patanjali Anti - Bacterial Herbal Hand Wash
I have decided to rely only on hand wash and soaps during Covid - 19 pandemic. I am not of the view of using sanitizer for prolong duration. For hand wash, I have tried 2 - 3 products and have zeroed in on Patanjali Anti-Bacterial Herbal hand wash.
I bought …
ACT Restoring Mouthwash
ACT Restoring Mouthwash is an absolute must for people that want to avoid those dreadful cavities, and who doesn’t? This is a powerful fluoride rinse product that is the number one recommended brand by dentists. As I said, it’s powerful - it contains the highest amount of fluoride that’s …
Me! Drift Away Bath Ice Cream Fizzy 6 oz.
I enjoy a nightly hot bath to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms and relax me so I can sleep better. I share this routine with every fibromyalgia patient I meet, because it has helped me more than any other kind of therapy in the world of medicine.
A bath night …
Cica Care Sterile Silicone Gel Sheeting 5 x 6 Inch
I have two small keloid scars on my lower leg that have been there for years. I never really thought about treating them, since they did not really itch or cause any discomfort. I was watching a television show and there was a segment about silicone sheeting being used …
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion unscented 16 oz
I like to keep a basic, high quality lotion for general use that has no fragrance. This is not because of sensitivity, but more because I wear a variety of fragrances and I don’t want my other products to clash with them. For this purpose, I have used a variety …
TanTowel Classic Self-Tan Towelette 10 pack
I cannot spend time in the sun unprotected because of a medical condition. When everyone else has a goegeous tan, I am white as a sheet.
This year I decided to try something new—“ self tanners. I asked around and a lot of people had their own favorite brands, …
Vitamin C with Rosehips
I was having a conversation with a crazy friend of mine about how out of sorts I’d been feeling, and how it always seemed I was coming down with urinary tract infections that almost always led to kidney infections, and my sinuses were always flared and congested, and I …
Phentramin-d Weight Loss Diet Pills
When I purchased Phentramin-d, which was the time I tried to take Dexatrim. I do not have a good experience with Dexatrim not because it is not effective. It is effective in making me lose weight but I never experience the blocking of hunger. The worst part is the …
Braun IRT3020 Thermoscan Ear Thermometer
Now that there are so many types of thermometers on the market, I don’t use the basic in-the-mouth types anymore and I have a couple that I really like. One is the Braun IRT3020 Thermoscan Ear Thermometer which I’ve had for a few years now, and it still …
Relaxzen Memory Foam Neck Pillow
I got this pillow to take on the plane with me for my long flight to the UK. I have fibromyalgia and often get neck and back pain when sitting for long periods. This looked like a really well made pillow, and I have seen similar ones priced …
Nature’s Bounty Calcium Tablets
Nature’s Bounty Calcium tablets are completely vegetarian tablets that contain 250 tablets per box. I got it on sale for 3 dollars at the Great Mall in a drugstore but that is probably way cheaper than the actual cost. The tablets don’t taste any different than the normal ones …
Listerine Citrus Fresh mouthwash
I try to take good care of my mouth, so I use a mouthwash after brushing my teeth. Often the most effective ones have a taste that is too strong for me, so one day I saw Listerine Citrus Fresh in the drugstore, and decided to give it a …
Instead Softcups
About a month ago, I had a few friends coming to visit. We were going to go camping that weekend and I realized that I may have to deal with my feminine time while trying to camp and canoe. I wanted something that was going to last me for …
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 …
Mineral Fusion Mineral Body Wash Waterstone 8.5 oz
I love the idea of using products that add minerals to my body. I use bath salts regularly, and learned that it helps the symptoms of my fibromyalgia tremendously. I realize that something like a body wash might not have quite the same effect, but I figure it can’t hurt—“ …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
I will start off by saying that I simply adore this product. I have always believed and trusted the Clorox brand name ever since I was a kid because that was what my grandmother used around the house and also because it’s been around forever it seems like. I have …
GNC Wellbeing Be Refreshed Sore Muscle Soak Dead Sea Bath Salts
Lately I have had body aches so I decided to use GNC Wellbeing Be Refreshed Sore Muscle Soak Dead Sea Bath Salts. It helps relieve my muscle stiffness and pain so I can fill better faster. I hate having body aches and this bath product works well at relieving …
Avon Skin so Soft Soft-Shimmer Body Powder 1.4 oz
My mother, who I live with, has an addiction to Avon products. She is forever ordering them and then forgetting she has them. The other night, she was looking for something in a drawer, and came across a little round box of body powder that she did not even recognize. …
Lucille Roberts Gym
Although I do of course know the saying “you get what you pay for” when it came to a twenty-dollar gym membership, I chose to ignore it and believe that it was just a good deal. As most gyms in New York city run around $80-$100 per month, this …
Bodhichitta Botanicals Wild and Free Massage Oil 4 oz
As part of my therapy regimen for fibromyalgia, and just for fun as well—“ I love to use massage oils for a nice deep tissue massage. Or if I am feeling too sore, just a light sensual massage can work wonders. I use a variety of lotions, oils, and …
Hapee Toothpaste
The leading brand of toothpaste here in the Philippines is Colgate. But it does not hinder me to try other brands and right now, I am using Hapee toothpaste with maximum fluoride protection. It has many flavors too but I chose the Fresh Green Outburst. Not just because green …
Nivea Cream
Nivea cream needs no introduction, everyone knows it, is one of the most popular creams out there, but still want to give my opinion on it.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
The cream comes in a metallic, round, flat and blue pot, with the sign “NIVEA Creme” in white on the top of the …
Desert Essence Organics Hair Care Red Raspberry Shampoo 8 oz
I have thinning hair. Since learning that the detergents in mainstream shampoos can cause some people to experience hair loss and thinning, I have tried to switch to using mostly sulfate free products for my hair. The sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are the two detergents used in …
Sofcomfort Everyday Gel Insole
Standing on one’s feet for many hours on end can, eventually, lead to feet problems later in life. After years of standing for many hours on end, that damage can lead to the need for special insole padding or medication or even medical procedures. I want to avoid potential …
Centrum Liquid multivitamin/multimineral supplement
I have the worst time swallowing pills and I have to take a lot of vitamins due to deficiencies. All of the liquid multivitamins that I had tried before this one either made me sick or tasted so horrible that I had trouble swallowing them. Centrum Liquid multivitamin is …
Benefiber Powder, Orange
Whenever I think about Benefiber, it’s not good thoughts, at least it wasn’t prior to trying the product. I just thought it would be like dropping a spoonful of raw dry grain in your mouth and being forced to chew it until it was gone. That doesn’t paint a …
Equate: Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash
Equate: Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash is an effective product that does a good job of providing my hands with a clean look and aroma and judging by the ingredients, I am sure that each time I wash my hands with this soap that I am receiving a thorough cleaning. …
Assured Antibacterial Bandages
I am the type of person that hates to deal with any type of cuts or even the minutest pain. On one occasion, I called myself cutting a ham, and ended up cutting my finger pretty good. I knew the cut was as little deep, considering blood started to …
Diet Program with Acupressure
I lost lots of weight few years ago by following the diet program with acupressure from a Chinese doctor in Jakarta, Indonesia.
I think in total, I lost about 13 kilograms of my weight. My body became so slim and skinny, I got my ideal weight within six months.
But …
Secret Flawless Crystal Clear Gel unscented 2.7 oz
I am a huge fan of Secret products. I use the invisible solids as my staple deodorant product. One day I was shopping, and happened to be thinking about wearing a particular sleeveless dress that would require an invisible underarm product. Although I had some invisible solid at home, …
SleepPhones System Sleep Aid by AcousticSheep
My mom is currently in this online shopping phase and I’m not surprised what kind of products she manages to source out from her preferred health and wellness oriented sites. I’ve never heard of sleepphones before, but the name itself already sounds explicable. I’ve been struggling with …
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