December 31, 2015

Chaga tea review


 
I'm a big tea lover so when I get asked to review a new type of tea I always say yes! Of course making my own herbal teas is pretty  much my thing, but I can't make everything especially fancy mushroom teas from fungus growing on trees in Russia! Enter the Chaga mushroom tea...
This month I got to try vanilla Chaga tea  from Nordic Nordic and I am really enjoying it! I wasn't aware of the antioxidant content or that it strengthens immune defenses before getting this tea but I did some research and learned so much about it! Chaga mushroom is so well known for its health benefits that it even has its own page on healthline! Where have I been????

The tea has an interesting yet mild taste, it's sort of woody with a hint of vanilla. The first cup is the strongest, but you can use each tea bag three times. More than that and it starts to taste like water with a hint of flavor....but you do get 3 good cups of tea from each one!

 

Chaga tea is said to do everything from boost your immunity to help prevent cancer...and I should point out that neither one of those are things that can be proven. However, it is also used to lower cholesterol and to lower blood sugar both of which can be tested for.

I don't notice any energy boost but I did feel less stressed over the holidays so it may be working! Also, it's known to boost the immune system and my whole family has come down with colds and I'm the only one who hasn't yet. I'm also the only one drinking this tea...coincidence? 

Also, my nails started splitting a few weeks back (from using acetone nail polish remover) and it's just been awful! I have noticed them starting to grow in healthier since drinking this tea. I'm thrilled about this yet not entirely sure I can connect the two, ya know? Just being honest here...

Either way, I'm a big tea drinker and I really like this tea for it's mild earthy flavor. I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors!

~L

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December 27, 2015

Melatonin gummies review



As you may know I am not afraid to try an over the counter remedy to deal with the occasional health 'problem' if you will. Why suffer when there are so many ways to just fix the problem, right? Such is the case when I find myself staring at the ceiling instead of sleeping in the middle of the night!
I have been taking Melatonin off and on for years. It helps with occasional sleeplessness or when adjusting to time zone changes when traveling. I prefer it to regular sleeping pills because it's a more natural way to get to sleep. I was pretty excited for the chance to try Melatonin gummies by NutraBear as I've had some interesting experiences with gummy supplements lately. 



I'm happy to say I really liked these! The flavor is more like candy then a medicine. They are a sweet strawberry flavor and are like eating the Dots candy. Not really chewy like a gummy bear, they're more like a gumdrop. 

Even though the recommended dose is 2, I only take one before I lay down at night and I fall asleep about 20 minutes later. I sleep well and don't wake during the night when taking these. I wake up feeling rested and don't feel tired or like I took a sleeping pill. I would definitely recommend these gummies for occasional sleeplessness.

~L

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December 24, 2015

Glow Matrix skin Hydrator: review

We all suffer from skin dryness in winter, right? The heater kicks on or the fireplace is running and suddenly the air is so dry you shock yourself walking across the room. It's really not so bad until you realize what it does to your skin! 

Add that to an aging complexion and the winter can make me look like...ouch! It's a struggle every year so I was super excited when I got the opportunity to try Glow Matrix Skin Hydrator by NeoCell. I had used their products before with great results so I couldn't wait to give this a try!

Glow Matrix review

A scientifically crafted blend of nutrients, promoting hydration in the skin while combating free radicals for hydrates and glowing skin, and a healthy collagen matrix.

After a few weeks I noticed that my skin doesn't feel as dry as usual when I wake up in the morning. My face is normally dry and tight feeling but it isn't as dry now. The skin on my arms often gets itchy form being dry and I've had a lot less itching too. I like the fact that this works on all your skin because as I age, I notice it showing in my skin everywhere! 

I don't mind buying anti-aging face products but buying body products also is going to get expensive real quick! This is a 'one dose covers your whole body & face' type of treatment and I believe it's working for me.

These Glow Matrix capsules contain many vitamins and minerals including 100% daily value or more of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K2, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6. They also contain their own Glow Matrix blend including pine bark and ceramides! There are 30 capsules in a bottle and the recommended dose is 3 capsules a day. 

You can purchase the item here on Amazon though you will notice that the packaging has changed. Apparently the neocell company has rebranded and changed all their various products to have the same theme colors/images etc. Same product, different package.

I recommend this product for anyone feeling like their skin is a little dry or those of us with aging skin. It definitely gives my skin a boost! I hope you like it as much as I do!

Vitamin A 100% daily value, Vitamin C 100% daily value, Vitamin D3 250% daily value, Vitamin E 200% daily value, Vitamin K2 250% daily value, Vitamin B2 1471% daily value, Vitamin B6 500% daily value and Selenium 71% daily value. - See more at: http://iamthemakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2015/11/review-neocell-glow-matrix-advanced.html#sthash.oYxKNzJG.dpuf
~L

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December 23, 2015

Cat Tunnel Toy: Review!

It's Trixies second birthday! She's so terribly spoiled rotten and has been helping me review products for about a year now. In honor of her birthday, she got to review a 3 tunnel cat toy this month! Talk about a purrfect birthday present for a cat! 

Lol...Ok, no more cat puns. I promise. 
Furgive me? ;-)

Cat tunnel from Amazon, review

I'm sort of torn as to how to rate this product and I will tell you why: my cat is a 2 year old Bengal. She absolutely loves this 3 tunnel cat toy with stars!! It's large enough for her to run through easily. She loves that she can 'pop up' in the middle of the tunnels! She seems to especially enjoy the crinkle fabric in the center. It is great fun for her and the other cat in the household.

As a Bengal however, she is a lot rougher than a normal house cat and has put a hole in the fabric in 1 of the tunnels already. It's only a small slit and it hasn't continued to run or tear. She's had it about 3 weeks and plays in it every day!

As the pictures show it is 3 fabric tunnels connected by a center piece which has a hole in the top and is made of a very crinkly sounding fabric. It's bright blue, soft and flexible. It has lots of ties on it to fold it in and store it in a small space when you want it out of the way. There are no rigid pieces in the center so the 3 tubes move around a bit, but she loves rolling around in them.

You can order it on Amazon and it even comes in different colors!

I hope you cat enjoys it as much as Trixie does!

~L

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