http://www.viewpoints.com/Misc-Health Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:21:59 GMT Reviews about Misc. Health http://www.viewpoints.com/Boots-Strawberry-Flavor-Detox-5-Day-Plan-review-03102 I am a Target junkie and love to try pretty much anything that is new in the beauty and health section.  When I saw the Boots Strawberry Flavored Detox 5 Day Plan for just $18, I knew that I had to try it out.  — This detox kit consists of five 1 fluid ouce vials of strawberry-flavored herbal suspension.  According to the package, Boots Detox 5 Day Plan contains grape vine leaf extract, pycnogenol, and schisandra chinersis but there is no information about how/why those ingredients may help in detoxifying your body.  Still, I was determined to cleanse my body so I faithfully mixed the 1 fluid ounce bottle of Boots Detox into two 0.5L bottles of spring water.  — I drank them fairly quickly and close together (within two hours) without any adverse side effects.  The strawberry flavor isn't particularly tasty but it is easy enough to get down.  I will say that I was having some mid-back pain associated gall stones in the days before I... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:21:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Boots-Strawberry-Flavor-Detox-5-Day-Plan-review-03102 njchicaa 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Many-look-for-Guaifenesin-Guaifenesin-review-9c061 Guaifenesin is unfortunately unknown to many, even doctors specializing in chronic pain and chronic fatigue.  If you have fibromyalgia, it's worth trying (since so few things out there are).  Theoretically it gets rid of some deposits that some doctors believe causes fibro and CF.  If you have lumps on your arms and legs, regardless of whether these correspond to sensitive spots, the guaifenesin is supposed to reduce those and actually reverse the disease. — I don't know if that's true, but together with pain killers this stuff seems to be helping.  I've been taking it for about a year now.  I'm not all better, but I have fewer really bad days than I used to, and that's more than I can say for the twenty or fifty other treatments I've tried. — Keep hope - they'll figure it out eventually. —... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:38:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Many-look-for-Guaifenesin-Guaifenesin-review-9c061 fayrie 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetes-Books-For-A-Diabetics-Library-review-fbb26 So you have diabetes. There is a lot of information on the web, and much of that information is questionable. That is why you need to know the top diabetes books.  Diabetes is a life-changing illness. Don't leave your management to chance info you read on someone's blog. — — You, my friend, need some printed material. But beware. Books go out of print fast as medical knowledge changes. To be safe, skip the eBay auctions and private sellers unless you know for sure that you are buying the most current volume and that the most current volume's information is still valid. — — A great example of that is the Joslin Center Guide many doctors and many websites still cite. Unfortunately, the book is more than a decade old, and you need to more current information. — — One other issue: Try to steer clear of the "Reversing Diabetes" or "Miracle Cure" type books. There is no miracle cure short of a pancreas transplant and some other... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:58:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetes-Books-For-A-Diabetics-Library-review-fbb26 GeorgeBounacos 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hunter-Quiet-Flo-Air-Purifier-review-f7cf3 Hunter Quiet Flo air purifiers allow you to provide cleaner air in your home at the touch of a button. Ours has three settings for the fan speed and the display shows the percentage of filter life left. It contains two filters: the HEPA filter is typically replaced about once a year and the pre-carbon filters are typically replaced every few weeks, depending on the quality of the air being filtered. We tend to buy a cheaper generic pre-carbon filter and cut them to the correct size rather than buying the more expensive Hunter brand pre-filters. — As the name indicates, it is quiet when running, which is a BIG improvement from another brand of air purifier we bought many years before. Another nice newer feature is that you can lock the display, preventing little fingers from changing the settings. — A couple of years ago, we bought two Hunter air purifiers, one larger one and one smaller one. Since I have asthma and take allergy shots, I have a peak flow meter and have... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:50:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hunter-Quiet-Flo-Air-Purifier-review-f7cf3 Katrena 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Excedrin-PM--145265-review-fe9f4 I have a stressful job that keeps me on my feet most of the day. I frequently have headaches at the end of the day. This takes away your aches & lets you sleep like a baby! I would only recommend taking this if you plan to sleep a full 8 hours otherwise you might feel groggy in the... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:01:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Excedrin-PM--145265-review-fe9f4 blairla 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Shift3-Electronic-Shiatsu-Comfort-Massage-Vest-review-7c2c3 The Shift3 massage vest did not do very much for me. The vibrations were not as powerful as the "kneading massagers" are. It claims to work on chairs too, but didn't fit some chairs and slipped off of the others. I had it on my desk chair and if I moved my chair at all it got tripped up because the cord was so short. Why make it as a vest if it is going to be corded? Anything you wear should be cordless in my opnion. It completely died after 3 months. It is just sitting on the back of my chair right now.... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:39:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Shift3-Electronic-Shiatsu-Comfort-Massage-Vest-review-7c2c3 Roxann831 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Limu-Limu-review-7a274 The miricle nutrient that makes Limu truely unique is a naturally occuring compound known as...Fucoidan. — Limu boost over 70 vital nutrients including immune-supporting anitoxidents, polyphenols, amino acids, glyconutrients, vitamins and minerals, and of course Fucoidan. — There is a wide range of effects that have been linked with Limu such as: —  Restfull sleep — More Energy — Improved joint mobility — Healthy Immune Function — Healthy cell growth — Healthy gastrointestinal function — Healthy blood glucose levels — Healthy cholesterol levels — Smoother, softer skin — Overall better health, and much, much more. — Every bottle of limu is 83% pure reconstituted Tongan Limu, with every vital nutrient intact for fast integration into the human body. It contains an all natural blend of papaya, mango, pear, and apple for a golden colored, life-sustaining beverage. —... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:04:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Limu-Limu-review-7a274 stacielynng 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Aquafresh-Aquafresh-Triple-Protection-Toothpaste-Bubblemint-Pump-4-6-oz-review-f2c33 The Aquafresh Toothpaste Bublemint Pump is great tasting and more importantly, it offers tripple protection for your teeth and gums.  I bought several packages of the  The Aquafresh Toothpaste Bublemint Pump, and I am very happy with it.  I gave some to couple of my family members and they are enjoying it too.  It's very convenient to use especially when you're in a big hurry.  If you find yourself in a rush and forget to replace the top back on the pump, you don't have to worry about the toothpaste getting dried out, because it has a special feature that causes the top to close by its self. ... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:56:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Aquafresh-Aquafresh-Triple-Protection-Toothpaste-Bubblemint-Pump-4-6-oz-review-f2c33 wellow 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/e-p-t-Home-Pregnancy-Test-review-a2953 When certain bodily processes didn't occur as usual, I found that I had the need for a home pregnancy test.  I didn't know much about them and wasn't interested in lingering next to the prescription counter, so I just grabbed the e.p.t. +/-  Home Pregnancy Test because it was a well-known brand name.  The fact that the $19.99 package contained two test sticks for the price of one wasn't something I really cared about at the time. — When I got home, I immediately tore open the box and read the instructions.  They are pretty simple: put the test part of the stick into urine stream for no more than 5 seconds (you also can immerse it into a cup of urine if you need to), place the stick onto a stable surface for 2+ minutes, and then read the results (+ = positive and - = negative) in the window.  Personally, I think the test should come with a shot of Jack Daniels or a Xanax or something for you to take while you are waiting for the results... but that's... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:57:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/e-p-t-Home-Pregnancy-Test-review-a2953 njchicaa 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetic-Eating-Out-Guide-10-Ways-Diabetics-Can-Safely-Eat-Out-On-Independence-Day-review-e83b0 Many people gathering on holidays using food as a focus of their celebration. There are ways to enjoy informal outings, even barbeques, without hurting yourself. Here are ten suggestions for eating out today, keeping your blood sugar under control and being in a great mood to see the fireworks explode tonight. — — 1. As with every day, testing is today's key. If you use a glucometer, carry your smallest one in a pants pocket or purse. Test in your car before you arrive for a decent baseline and then again before the serious eating begins. When it comes to small meters, One Touch's Ultra Mini is an awesome product. I disliked One Touch's products just two years ago, but the company's Ultra 2 is my favorite meter now. Unfortunately, holidays are days that require multiple finger sticks because you're eating different foods in new settings and have different environmental conditions to deal with. Test pre and post meal, and don't forget any meds you typically take.... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:11:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetic-Eating-Out-Guide-10-Ways-Diabetics-Can-Safely-Eat-Out-On-Independence-Day-review-e83b0 GeorgeBounacos 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sinucleanse-Nasal-Wash-System-Neti-Pot-review-39112 Sinucleanse Nasal Wash System — Neti Pot — What is it? — The Sinucleanse Nasal Wash System Neti Pot is an all natural nasal wash system.  For people who have sinus problems or allergies, the Neti Pot can offer much needed relief.  You simply follow the directions, the kit includes the salt packets and fill your Neti Pot.  Tilt your head sideways over a sink and pour the Neti Pot into one nostril and it will cleanse and come out the other nostril.  Sounds kinda crazy or gross?  I know but it works! — The Neti Pot is dishwasher safe. My Viewpoint! — I had never heard of a Neti Pot until I seen it on The Oprah Show one day and thought, "What the heck?".  A lady came on stage and demonstrated the Neti Pot and made it look super easy!  Dr. Oz swore that the Neti Pot helps sinus and allergy sufferers providing immediate relief. — I got online and did a... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:51:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sinucleanse-Nasal-Wash-System-Neti-Pot-review-39112 CrystaBush 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery-review-c3d01 Gastric Bypass surgery has saved my life. I really believe that it had not been for the surgery that I would not be alive today. I have a great surgeon and staff. Although at times it has been hard, I would not go back and change what has been... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:44:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery-review-c3d01 peatmoss 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Robert-J-Brueck-MD-FACS-Dr-Robert-Brueck-Cosmetic-Surgeon-review-df7c2 Dr. Brueck is a superb plastic surgeon, specializing in cosmetic surgery. He has been doing this work for 28 years and is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (not to be confused with doctors who are Board Certified in other specialties.) — — His current practice is at Associates in Cosmetic Surgery at 3700 Central in Fort Myers, Florida. — — A Top Doc — A recent independent survey among medical peers conducted by the Connelly Castle firm included Dr. Brueck among the Top Doctors in Southwest Florda in 2008. if you look closely, you aklso will see that he is the only cosmetic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers and Cape Coral to earn this recognition, based on training, peer evaluation, patient care and other medical considerations. — — Straight Talk — Those are the most important things to consider when contemplating cosmetic surgery. Also important is that your surgeon be likable and straight-up. Dr. Brueck makes a point of telling... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:10:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Robert-J-Brueck-MD-FACS-Dr-Robert-Brueck-Cosmetic-Surgeon-review-df7c2 Eyerater 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/What-is-the-best-Kleenex-I-mean-Tissue-My-Top-Tissues-for-Sore-Noses-review-cbe35 I am a wimpy cold sufferer.  I hate having to blow my nose and wipe my nose.  Of all the tissues I have tried, by far Puffs Plus with lotion is THE BEST tissue.  They do not leave my nose red or sore.  You cannot use them to clean off your glasses, though.  They will leave your glasses with a residue ... but that is not what they're for.  It does keep my nose from that dryness and soreness from the constant wipe.  I have not tried the kind with the Vicks yet.  That will be my next cold!  —... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:08:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/What-is-the-best-Kleenex-I-mean-Tissue-My-Top-Tissues-for-Sore-Noses-review-cbe35 caroldeck 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Clearblue-Fertility-Monitor-review-77796 This is a great product that helps you better predict your day of ovulation.  —  It not only measures your LH hormone like regular ovulation predictor kits, but also your changes in estrogen, which more accurately pinpoints your day of ovulation, increasing your chances of pregnancy. —  This product would be a valuable asset to women who do not ovulate regularly. — ... Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:51:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Clearblue-Fertility-Monitor-review-77796 scibba 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Colon-Smart-Cleanser-review-c3ad0        I got sucked in by this amazing offer I just could not refuse "Fourteen day free trial,just pay shipping and handling $4.99." Hey, I will admit they did ship it to me quickly.     Well that's when it went downhill. I had a lot of gas,and soft stool-do not really think that qualifies as cleansing,but OK.So I decided that I would not be interested in purchasing anymore of the product at $39.99 per bottle,for 30day supply(which is 2bottles),plus shipping and handling $8.99-can get a laxative to do the same thing for less.     Well if only it was as easy to cancel a monthly supply automatically being shipped to me,as they said it was. They plainly tell you, for your convenience at www.colonsmartcleanser.com , " you may cancel from the auto-ship by calling 1-888-765-5557 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,but you must do so within 14day trial period." What they do not tell you is they will not answer the phone,and if they do... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:02:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Colon-Smart-Cleanser-review-c3ad0 wheeling 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Homedics-Quad-Rechargeable-Hand-Held-Massager-review-2e5f0 I love back massages, I always have.  They are probably one of my most favorite things in the world,  Unfortunately I married a man who doesn't really like them. He doesn't like getting them and he doesn't like giving them.  Occasionally he will humor me and give me one, but I always feel like I am torturing him when he does it.  If I ever win the lottery the first thing I will buy is a massage chair, but until then I will look for cheaper alternatives.  — About 6 months ago I acquired a Homedics Quad Extreme Rechargeable Massager.  The Homedics Quad Extreme Rechargeable Massager is a little hand held massager. Instead of using batteries however you charge this massager by plugging it in to the wall. It comes with a charging place that you can leave plugged in. In order to charge the massager you just place it upside down on the charging plate. When the red light comes on, on the massager then you will know that it is charging. — —... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:01:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Homedics-Quad-Rechargeable-Hand-Held-Massager-review-2e5f0 ladym33 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Oreganol-Wild-Mediterranean-Oregano-Oil-review-d0231 Although my family has been eating top of the line healthy for a couple of decades now, I still have had some terrible problems with allergies. Allergies would hit me hard in spring time and after only a few weeks of freedom, I would end up with weeks of hellish suffering that went on for months. — — My eyes would start running and I would sneeze so severely for hours on end that my nose would often run like Niagara Falls for hours. My life in summer was a living hell. I tried EVERYTHING from allergy shots, to vitamins, supplements, and prescriptions for help. Sometimes there was one allergy medicine from Walmart that would work without making me TOO drowsy, but that just was not doing it for me- it wiped me out. — — The asthma attacks were brutal as well. I would often spend hours clutching at a pillow terrified that each labored breath would be my last. Nothing helped that- except one herbal remedy would enable me to breathe enough to sleep. However,... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:20:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Oreganol-Wild-Mediterranean-Oregano-Oil-review-d0231 Caprig 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hyster-Sisters-Hysterectomy-support-review-c7e02 This website is a must if you are thinking of having a Hysterectomy.  Anything you need to know about the procedure, other options to hysterectomy and preparation for the procedure is here.  You can establish a free account and gain access to input from women who have actually had a hysterectomy or any of the optional procedures like oblation therapies.  They have library on fibroids; cysts, etc. so you can see what they actually look like.  Women discuss the procedure, recovery and all things in-between.  They offer solutions to pain management, healing, etc.  I can't emphasize how much this website has to offer in terms of information and... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:49:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hyster-Sisters-Hysterectomy-support-review-c7e02 abkreader 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Neutrogena-Rejuvinator-review-7f945 I love trying new products. But I am on the search to simpliy my skincare regimen with products that work and save me money form wasting on products that do not work. Well this product is awesome, and has just replaced my exfoliator. So now to find the perfect day and night cream and serum and I am on a roll. But I must let you all in on a secret that helped me to save money. I really wanted to try this product so I went to the the store and while I was looking at the system which the initial cost is about $32.00 and replacement refills about $18.00.  I could not justify spending this kind of money on another product that didn't work. So while I was looking at the tool noticed it was just about the same tool as the Youthful Essence(Susan Lucci). The replacement package has the attachment you need. I decided that I would buy the refill package and see if it would work with the other tool if it didn't I would invest in the whole system. Well being a bit skeptical went home and it... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:10:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Neutrogena-Rejuvinator-review-7f945 Tahiti4me 5