Health Reviews
Gracial Oral Contraceptive Pill
I am not a huge fan of synthetic products, however, when my period was going haywire, my OB GYN recommended that I use oral birth control pills. Not really for preventing pregnancy as the main purpose, but to align my hormones back to normal.
Since I trusted my OB GYN, …
Dr. Myoung S. Kim, MD, Gynecology
I recently started seeing Dr. Myoung S. Kim, MD, Gynecology. I must say that his staff and him are wonderful people. They always treat me like family and answer all my questions to my satisfaction. Last time I went to go …
Colgate Sensitive Tooth Paste
A few days back when I suddenly witnessed pain in my teeth specially when I tried drinking hot/ cold - I realized that my teeth had become sensitive once again. Though ‘teeth sensitivity’ was not a permanent problem , its mere occurrence would leave in deep pain. I …
5G-Seat Gel Cushion from Gelco
This is an interesting little cushion. I received one as a gift, because I had been complaining about my legs and back getting stiff and sore from hours of typing. Supposedly, this would relieve pressure, encourage proper spinal alignment, and take pressure off the tail bone.
It …
Got2B Styltini Double Shot
I have thinning hair and I’ve tried just about everything to help it look thicker. I found a product I will go out of my way to buy, when it is available.
I have never used any of the other products from Got2B (Schwartzkopf) but I bought their 24 hour …
Infiniti M200 treadmill
I have had the Infiniti M200 treadmill for a while now and I just love it. You can walk, run, jog, go on an incline - whatever. You can choose a program or just pick your speed as you go. I have it parked in front of the telly, …
Biore Pore Perfect Pore Unclogging Scrub 5 oz
I have combination skin that is dry in the winter months and oily and acne prone in the summer. I had been fighting with a lot of pimple breakouts for a month or so before finally resorting to a “harsh chemical” to help get rid of them. This chemical is …
Scholl Foot and Nail Cream
After having spent a vacation with family and friends for about a month, I realized that my feet had started looked quite tired and dull. The skin looked quite dry and my toe nails seem to have lost their shine and luster. The fact that I always took …
Headache Buster Nasal Spray .68 oz
I have suffered from migraine headaches and sinus headaches a like, and have tried many things to see if it would prevent or halt them, from sinus masks, to aroma therapy, to heat and cold and even prescription drugs. I could not tolerate the side effects from prescription drugs, so …
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil 3.4 oz
I have fibromyalgia and use a variety of natural therapies to combat the painful symptoms. One of my favorites is a nice massage. I find that having a caring partner to massage your sore muscles, or even non-sore muscles, can bring not only relief but ongoing improvement in your quality …
Cholangiocarcinoma
I decided to write a review on Cholangiocarcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma is a big word for bile duct cancer. My mother was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and passed away three months later. Bile duct cancer is very rare and almost unheard of in the Western part of …
Lansinoh Breast Cream
Lansinoh breast cream rocks! It was a lifesaver for me as a new breastfeeding mom. In the beginning my baby didn’t always get his latch just right, and that led to nipple soreness so bad that I felt like screaming when he latched on! This stuff …
The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub
I have recently been using some coconut scented body scrub called Coconut Body Scrub from The Body Shop. The scrub smells like freshly picked sweet creamy coconuts and has a nice gritty texture to it that really has helped exfoliate my skin and body well while naturally nourishing and …
Aztec Indian Healing Clay Mask
I found out about this product a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it for several reasons. I have combination skin that it is prone to blackhead outbreaks. I also have noticed that the pores on the oily areas of my face have enlarged. …
Tampax Compak tampons
I was a little aprehensive at first about tampons, as they’re not as easy to use as sanitary towels, but one day I got some Tampax Compak tampons sample, and decided to try them.
They have an instructions manual in the box to help you to understand how to put …
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 …
Efficasent Oil (Methyl Salicylate Camphor + Menthol)
Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …
Hyland’s Homeopathic Menstrual Cramps
Endometrioses runs in our family, I don’t know if it’s hereditary, but all the women in our family suffer from severe menstrual cramps. And in our quest to relieve us of our monthly pains, we have looked far and wide. Honestly, except for the usual medications in the market, …
NSI Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin Raspberry 1000 mcg 4 oz
When I had surgery to remove two wisdom teeth that were impacted, it was unfortunately unavoidable that they did some serious damage to my inferior alveolar nerve on the right side, leaving me with parasthesias for months and no feeling at all for several weeks in my lower lip and …
ABBA Pure Color Protect Shampoo 8.45 oz
When I first saw the bottle that was being used on my hair, I thought it looked like something that belonged in a pharmacy, not a salon. However, soon enough, I smelled it and changed my mind. This shampoo was being used on my hair because my stylist …
Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU 500 ct
I have used a few Kirkland supplements before and generally find them to be good. Vitamin E is a great product to use for heart health, the immune system and a ton of other health benefits. My actual reason for buying these was for something different. While you can buy …
Exergen Temporal Thermometer
I do not use the traditional mouth thermometers any more, and though I have an ear-reading thermometer, I purchased the Exergen Temporal Thermometer after I found out I could not use the ear thermometer on my child when she has an earache. The temporal thermometer can be used …
Ayur Rose Face Pack
I always believed that having beautiful looking skin needed a little care and attention. For this I always trusted in using different types of face packs which helped me keep my skin clear and looking young. Of all the face packs I used so far, my all time favorite …
Golds Gym 450 Treadmill
My mother-in-law gave me her old treadmill a while back, and it was an awful beast of a machine, where the belt would stick while you’re walking on it and you’d just about kill yourself. Plus, it was heavy as all get-out and was almost impossible to lug from …
Colgate’s 360 Toothbrush with Cheek and Tongue Cleaner
I remember when I saw this new toothbrush advertising on television, Colgate’s 360 Toothbrush with Cheek and Tongue Cleaner, I never thought I would buy one for myself because I do agree that dental hygiene is important but I already had my method for cleaning my tongue and gums.
Well …
Mangosteen powder juice
I am a mother of 3, I always ask myself how can a person recover from diseases using natural remedies . No side effects and is very effective. Lower cost medicines and readily available.
I have a 5 year old daughter who suffered from high fever with nose …
Personal Touch Razor and Blades
I have used the Personal Touch Razor and ita blades for 28 years now and find that it gives me a nice shave without nicks and cuts and I highly endoese this razor and its blades.
About a year back my razor was chewed …
Band- Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions
A few days back, I was feeling quite excited about wearing my new sandals which were not only high heeled (my favorite) but as also proved to be a great fashion accessory. Wearing them to my friends wedding party, gave me a chance to flaunt them amicably and this …
Vitex
Vitex is also known as agnus cactus. It is a herbal supplement used primarialy by women for hormonal balance. The recommended dosage depends on the strength of the capsules you take. I take the 300mg capsules, three times a day. I started taking Vitex as a natural way to …
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 …
Biore Pore Perfect Deep Cleansing Pore Strips 14 nose strips
A long time ago, when these strips first came on the market, I remember buying them and viewing the junk inside my nose pores with morbid curiosity. Back then I was using them more as a novelty than actually needing them. Recently, I noticed my nose pores looked …
Holland and Barrett Oil of Evening primrose
I enjoy a visit to Holland and Barrett, they stock a bounty of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. This major retailer seeks to educate and advise, offering the most advanced nutritional formulas that science has to offer.
Holland and Barrett’s scientists use the finest of wholesome ingredients that are sourced …
Kneipp Classic Herbal Bath Valerian & Hops Sleep Well 6.8 oz
I have had good experiences with the German brand, Kneipp. I have found that they make very high quality bath products, and also that they take bathing as a therapy very seriously. For this, I feel confident using their products for my own bath therapy, which I carry out …
HoMedics Envirascape Illuminated Rock Garden Relaxation Fountain
First, I’ll say that after 41 years of riding the roller coaster of life, and in dire need of relaxation and a little tranquility to help lower the raising digits of my blood pressure, I’ve decided to explore meditation and Feng Shui.
One of the first things I …
The Lift Gym, Quito, Ecuador
Having a gym like the lift in a city like Quito, Ecuador is a kin to finding a local restaurant that serves meatloaf in China. Place like these are not found frequently in Ecuador. The facilities are spotless, the staff helpful, and the rates are geared toward …
Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike
I own Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike by Confidence Fitness and I use it when I stay over at my old place.
This bike costs $200. it measures 17.5 by 46 by 33 inches and weighs 47 pounds when unfolded, and it is colored white all over except …
Aquafina Hydrating Lip Oil
Last weekend I was visiting a friend who was busy trying to get the last of her wedding details done so she could keep her mind from spinning off her head. Of course ever being the considerate friend, I sat waiting while she ran to go get her pictures for …
Herbal Essences - Leave in split end treatment
I decided to try this product because it was on sale and I got a really good deal, otherwise I typically would not buy something like this because we are on a really tight budget. I love this product on my daughter’s hair because she has such long and …
American Pro More Mass supplement
In my early days of working out, I tried American Pro as a supplement and I used their More Mass vanilla flavored mass builder nutritional shake.
I was rather skinny so I needed something that would help me pack on the pounds and, after about three months of using this …
Medline Remedy Antifungal Foot Powder 3oz
I have diabetes and have to be very careful about foot care. So that I do not develop any infections, (and also for hygiene reasons) I like to use some sort of antifungal powder or spray for my feet and shoes. What type I use depends on the shoe.
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Sensodyne ProNamel Mint Essence Toothpaste
This toothpaste was advertised as such that it would help ease the sensitivity of teeth, but after using an entire tube of this toothpaste, I didn’t notice a reduction in the level of sensitivity when I ate or drank something real cold. The “twinges” that this toothpaste was supposed …
Salonpas Gel Topical Analgeisc Pain Relieving Gel 40 gram
I have tried just about all the standard over the counter pain relief rubs, gels, and patches. I didn’t want to leave this one out, so when I saw it was on a clearance table, I bought it. It was well within date. I supposed it was just not as …
SnoreStop Chewable Tablets Maximum Strength 20ct
There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning, rolling over, and seeing your husband staring at you with wide tired eyes. All he would say, when that happened, was “You were snoring again” , which basically meant I’d been keeping him up all night long with it. …
L-Carnitine 60 capsules from Dymatize
L-Carnitine 60 capsules
L- carnitine is a product which I usually take when I want to have a surplus of energy, so I take it when I go to the gym or do some cardio exercises. It is supposed to give you quite a bit of energy by re-arranging the …
Expand your hands bands
Working at the computer for long hours made my hand muscles and wrist tired, over worked and cramped. Although I tried reducing the pain by applying hot compress on it after returning from work, I was on a look out for a more simple and effective way in dealing …
Nature’s Way Red Raspberry Leaves 480 mg 100 Capsules
I am diabetic and have looked for various ways of controlling the disease with as few drugs as possible. There are many supplements that claim to help regulate blood sugar, and when I heard that red raspberry leaves were supposed to help also, I decided to look into it. In …
Fern-C Supplement: Sodium Ascorbate Capsules
Popularly marketed as “the non-acidic vitamin C,” Fern-C definitely sets itself apart from so many brand names that contain the same thing: ascorbic acid. I suppose I’m never too old to give up on my daily dose of Vitamin C. Out of all the ascorbic acid supplements …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
With the swine flu scare and the germs and bacteria spreading around, you have to be very careful especially with small children that loves to get dirty and likes to touch everything. I had seen a commercial for the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and just knew that this was something …
PH Care Feminine Wash
For women, having to care for one’s body is a great deal of investment. Being the more observant and health conscious sex, women tend to make sure that they use the right products for their body. That is why I was so glad that when I bought PH Care …
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