Health Reviews
Clean Original Fresh Body Veil 3.8 oz
I became interested in this product after reading a comparison review with other corn starch products. Like many people, I do not want to use talc based powder because of their potential negative effects on health, especially for women. This product contains mostly corn starch, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, cotton and …
Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000
Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …
Duro- Med Posture Corrector
After a lot of my family and friends started hinting on my hunched back and incorrect posture, I had started feeling a little depressed. Since I am a person with not very great height, I now felt a little awkward whenever I walked or stood along in a group …
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel
After coming back from my trip to Romania, i have developed a skin problem, called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin problem, that causes an acne-like problem, but the truth is, it’s not an acne. It’s a skin irritation. The skin becomes sensitive and develops redness. I can’t be too …
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Honeydew Nourishing Hair Wash 12 oz
I inherited a bottle of this shampoo from a neighbor’s yard sale. It was half full, and she didn’t think it was worth trying to sell to anyone, (who would buy used shampoo?) So she gave it to me as a bonus, since I spent a lot of money on …
Crest Whitestrips Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Whitestrips
It had been a while since I had used Crest Whitestrips (the original) and it seemed like over time, Crest kept coming out with new and improved whitestrips. Either that, or it was the same product with some marketing tricks designed to sell more and elevate the price. …
Logona (Logodent) Mineral Toothpaste 2.5 oz
Most people who know me are aware that I do not like the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes on the market because they are too strong for my sensitive mouth. I normally use either children’s formulas, or natural products which have alternative flavors or whose favors tend to be …
Breath Right Nasal Strips
My daughter mentioned this to me one morning. She and her baby had come to stay with me for a few days, and we slept in the same room. I was in total denial —“ me snoring? Impossible! The denial faded off and I realized I must …
Claire’s ear care antiseptic
My daughter has wanted to get her ears pierced for some time. I waited for over a year before having them done. I wanted to make sure it was something she wanted to do and that she was at an appropriate age. We finally got her …
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 …
Arnica Gel
I’ve always had a tendency to bruise very easily. If you combine that with the fact that I am constantly bumping in to things- it becomes quite a problem. A week ago I dropped a rather heavy carton on my leg, it fell off the side of the trolley …
John Frieda Frizz Ease Smoothing Creme
I have never been a huge fan of spending a lot of money on hair care products, but I do have to say that I love John Frieda products and am officially addicted to them. Since I started using coupons and finding deals I came across a couple of …
De La Cruz Gentian Violet First Aid Antiseptic
I think liquid antiseptics are pretty much the best thing for any kind of injury you can find yourself with, which hopefully doesn’t happen often. However, in my household with two growing teenage boys there’s almost always one kind of accident or another that I’m battling with. Sadly, most …
Sunwarrior Protein Powder Vanilla 2.2 lbs
When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …
Suave Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Solid Powder Fresh 1.7 oz
When I once decided at the last minute to stay over at a friend’s house, I was left without any deodorant, so I asked to borrow hers. I have used the clinical strength Secret brand, and it performed pretty well. This was Suave, the less expensive but well known alternative …
Alpenglow Soaps Tundra Spice 4 oz
I love trying out natural brands of soaps, especially when made by true soap artisans that take their craft seriously. Alpenglow is based in Alaska, and I recently discovered their site when a friend recommended one of their massage oils. While I was there, I looked into their soaps as …
Nutribiotic Nasal Spray Pump 1oz
A couple of years ago, I suffered an episode of sinus infection and inflammation that just did not want to go away. I took several different antibiotics, which would work, but then the problem would return within weeks. I started to suffer dizzy spells and was even given a CAT …
Natural Ice Medicated Lip Protectant/Sunscreen
I like to head outside on a regular basis and take pictures. I discovered photography about three months ago, and ever since then, I’ve been outside more times than I had the entire previous year! But that also poses a lot more problems because I have very sensitive skin. …
Acure Organics Facial Serum Seriously Firming 1 oz
Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …
Casino Ethyl Alcohol Femme 70% Solution Antiseptic Disinfectant
Getting sick is just one of the many things that we avoid. This is the reason why we always make sure that everything is clean. I always keep Casino Ethyl Alcohol at home and in my bag. It feels good to always have something that helps in keeping things …
Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes Micro Dermabrasion
When I was at the store the other day, picking up some groceries and also getting another container of Pond’s cold cream, I saw that they had a new product out and that they were cleansing towelettes. They had three kinds of towelettes but the one that really caught …
Lancome Confort Tonique Comforting Rehydrating Toner 13.4 oz
I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …
Valeo Neoprene 10 lb Hand Weights
I have owned these hand weights for a few months now and overall I have been really impressed with them. I purchased both of these weights for 20 dollars and in my opinion that’s not very expensive at all. These were one of the more cheaper weights …
Uncommon Scents Body Bar Juicy Peach 4.5 oz.
I found a great deal online—“ Uncommon Scents pure glycerin soaps were on sale for 2.99. I ordered several for myself, and one was this Juicy Peach fragrance. I love handmade, natural vegetable soaps. These are well made and beautifully scented and I have loved every one that …
Family Healthcare Manchester TN
When I first moved to Tennessee, I needed to find a doctor’s office that practiced in family medicine. I care about my family very much, and I wasn’t willing to just take them to any doctor. I wanted to find a doctor that knew how to interact with …
Lotimin Ultra Antifungal Cream for Athlete’s Foot
As a kid, I was super active in sports and such, and I don’t know what exactly causes athlete’s foot, but I had it every now and then. I pretty much suffered with it because there wasn’t much in the way of over the counter medicines that would …
Thermacare heat wraps
Thermacare heat wraps are about a total rip off. They are not worth the hefty four to five dollar price range for such a crappy product. I was more pleased with the preformance of the generic off brand icy hot pads from dollar general that cost one dollar …
Natural Healthy Sweetener
Made from pure fruit extracts, totally sweet BUT with absolutely NO SUGAR! So much has been said about the ill effects of sugar on our health and the alleged danger of cancer causing artificial sweeteners yet only honey from bees has been offered as an alternative sweetener. This …
Neem face pack
Acne and Pimples has always been troubling me, being an oily skin I have tried out various products but so far not much of success in preventing in the reoccurrence of the ugly acne and pimples. Just few months back I tried out Himalaya’s Neem face pack and honestly …
Stim-u-dent Plaque Removers, Mint 100 ea
A few years ago, I had some gum infection and had to have a deep cleaning and scaling. I was told to use these after every meal, in addition to flossing and brushing, to get my gums back into shape. At first I found them a bit annoying, but …
Discover Bellydance: Basic Dance with Veena & Neena
I’ve always found that the more I can add interest to my daily workouts, the less inclined I am to skip them. As I have always been fascinated by Belly dancing, finding exercise programs that incorporate the lovely moves not only motivates me to keep at, but …
Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health is my favorite toothbrush because it really cleans my teeth well. I have had many toothbrushes in my life, but none has worked as well as the Oral-B to get between the nooks and crannies and really get my mouth into tip top shape. …
Homedics SBM-100
Ever since I sat down in one of those shiatsu massaging chairs at the shopping mall, I have been hooked on the sensation of those rolling massaging spheres. I have the HoMedics full body massaging mat, and enjoyed the vibrations it provides. But if you …
Headache Stopper Roll On
I have been suffering from migraine from the last five to six years. My headache would initially be mild and would later become so severe that I would have to take a pain killer for relief. This is when my sister suggested to me —˜Headache stopper roll on’. She …
Alive! Whole Food Energizer in Vcaps
Alive! Is a very catchy name for a brand of food supplement but probably you’re asking yourself what does it do, really; Alive!? I did when I started taken it 3 months ago. I bought it from a friend who recommended it because it has amazing …
HoMedics Professional Percussion Massager PA-1 46
HoMedics Professional Percussion Massager PA-1 46 is a hand-held electric massager that you plug in to your regular outlet. It comes with 3 sets of heads for different kinds of massage (gentle, medium, and hard) and several speeds. There is a switch that slides back and forth and lets …
Topricin Natural Anti-Pain Cream 4 oz
I have fibromyalgia, and have become a connoisseur of pain treatments including topical ones. Many of them rely on a counter-irritant effect, which would be the sensation created on the skin by strong menthol products and similar mild irritants—“ they create a new sensation, and distract the nerves from …
Walgreen’s Moist/Dry Heating Pad
I was waiting for my name to be called at the clinic at my local Walgreens. Being a nurse, I knew what I had an upper respiratory infection. I scanned my eyes along the visible shelves near my chair. I had been previously looking for a device much …
Povidone-Iodine Betadine Feminine Wash
I am using Avon brand for my feminine wash and so far it has been working well in keeping my feminine hygiene. However, my younger sister was unable to get the same benefit from it. She suffered infections few weeks ago because of constant using of a toilet paper …
Ancient Secrets Nasal Cleansing Pot (neti pot)
The idea of pouring water into my nose was never one I thought I would even consider. With continuous nasal problems and reading lots of good things about neti pots I decided that I would at least give it a try. So, I purchased an Ancient Secrets …
Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil
I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 30
I absolutely love this sunscreen! My friend recommended this product to me after I was complaining about the sunburn I kept getting while going outside and being exposed to the sun. I trust Neutrogena, as they have some of the best skin care products in the market, so I …
Moroccan Oil Restorative Hair Mask
After having done a ‘hair straightening treatment’ for the third time- I noticed the my hair didn’t seem to behave very well. There seemed to be an acute dryness and dullness in my hair and this didn’t seem to make feel very happy. Though I had encountered no such …
Organic Indulgence Orchard Pear and Fig Foaming Hand Wash 8 oz
I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …
Bioderma Hydrabio Light Cream
I was a bit skeptic about purchasing this cream due to the fact that I never purchased a product from BioDerma before, and I wasn’t so sure how effective it would be on my skin! But I have heard a lot about their line of products, and how they …
Neck Ice Wrap for Neck Pain Relief
A few days back, when I woke up one fine morning, I noticed an acute pain in my neck. My neck felt rather stiff that it made quite difficult to even turn it around. It was only later did I realize that the neck pain was caused because I …
Palmolive Aquarium Liquid Hand Wash
I had intended to buy myself some sensible, anti-bacterial type of liquid hand wash for my bathroom when I spotted this really cute Palmolive Aquarium one with a hologram of a dolphin swimming on the bottom of the sea on it. I always look at it when I …
Lux Suave Bouquet of Dreams White Toilet Soap
One brand of soap that I usually prefer to bathe with is a brand of bath soap called “Lux”. This is because I have discovered over the years that Lux neither dries out my skin too much, nor takes too long to wash off especially when I’m in a …
Yogi Ginger Herbal Tea
My all time favorite tea to have with a meal is Yogi Ginger Herbal Tea. I like this herbal tea because it helps aid in digestion and helps prevent indigestion and heartburn naturally so I can eat a meal and enjoy it without getting the nasty heartburn and indigestion …
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