St. John's Wort by Whole Vitality (Review)

Do you or someone in your family take St. John's Wort? I always suggest trying natural supplements for assisting your body and mind. I am not fond of taking prescription medication unless absolutely necessary. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), has been used for supporting a positive, healthy disposition and emotional well-being. Some people that take this supplement take it as a preventative measure to keep their outlook on life pleasant and their mood happy. However some people that take it are trying to bring themselves out of a severely depressed state of being. It has been shown that St. John's Wort is as effective as some prescription antidepressants, and yet has fewer adverse side effects. This is a botanical herb (from the flower of the same name) and can be taken without a prescription.

I was recently sent a bottle of St. John's Wort Extract by Whole Vitality.  I personally had great results with taking St. John's Wort off an on over the years, but have not taken it since having my children, as in the last 5 years I had either been pregnant or breastfeeding and have always been leery of taking excess supplements unless directed by my doctor and absolutely necessary.  Since I am currently pregnant with my third child, I decided to have my husband try this product since he seems to have been in a funk the last 2 years since our finances have declined, along with our nearly 100 year old home being a money pit (and we are at a loss on how to get out of it) as it is in serious need of repair of pretty much everything expensive and large.  I've pretty much shared  a lot of his woes, but stay pretty busy with my 2 little ones at home and so often do not dwell much on it as it is really out of our control for now.  

Now of course a supplement such as this (or even a prescription type) is not going to just fix everything and make the woes go away.  However I do think that the over all stress and negative mood can be improved perhaps by the assistance of a supplement that is from nature.  I also think that with proper sleep, nutritional intake and hydration, a person can better handle the stress and mild depression.  For my husband, he is over worked and over tired.  He is low on energy and focuses more on the things that we currently have no control over.  I am hoping that regular use of this product can help him with managing his stress and mild depression. 

This particular St. John's Wort vitamin capsule is easy to swallow and contains 500Mg of St. John's Wort with .3% standardized hypericin extract (naturally occurring in St. John's Wort).  The 100 ct. bottle suggests that users take 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal. According to the Mayo Clinic, 900 milligrams of St. John's wort is taken twice daily for several weeks for those suffering with anxiety.  For individuals suffering with moderate to severe depression, 1,800 milligrams St. John's wort has been taken by mouth once to three times for 4-52 weeks.  Hypericin has been taken for HIV and Cancer treatments (source).

Whole Vitality St. John's Wort is made in USA within a NSF/GMP certified facility, and meets strict safety standards for ingredient quality and effectiveness.  It is very important to me that any products myself or my family consume is safe and certified.  My husband has only been taking this for about 3 weeks so it is hard to know if it is helping him.  Most supplements need as many as 2-3 months before significant improvements can be seen.  For now he has not had any adverse reactions to the product.

*As mentioned, this was sent to me as a free sample, and this is our honest opinion or experience of this product.  No other compensation was provided (other than a complimentary bottle to test and review).

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T-Cell Master Supplement (with Reishi Mushroom) Review

My husband has been taking t-Cell Master for about 2 weeks.  I had never heard of this product previously but was given the opportunity to review it.  This immune and cell health supplement is made from highly concentrated Reishi mushroom bio-compounds. 

The Reishi mushroom's "bio-compounds" protect and enhance cell health, and can contribute to improving overall health and longevity. They are abundant in antioxidant properties and can provide a boost in immunity to certain diseases and viruses.  Some users that take Reishi supplements have reported to have improved sleep, less anxiety, less stress and improved health. I was sent this supplement for review (at no cost).  My husband is testing it out and we will be giving our honest opinion (from a limited 2-3 week experience of usage).  

My husband has not had any ill side effects, however it is still too soon to know if this supplement is helping him.  He takes several daily vitamin and health supplements every night before bed with a snack (often a bagel and cream cheese or peanut butter crackers) and watered down, 100% fruit juice.  He takes 2 of the t-Cell Master capsules.  They are a dark powder inside a clear capsule.  

t-Cell Master reports to have the highest concentration of Reishi bio-compounds (500% higher than leading brands).  I have no experience in other similar supplements, so I will take their word. :) Apparently other brands contain less than 10% of these special "bio-compounds" (polysaccharides and triterpenes) and are mainly composed of fillers.  This t-cell Master supplement contains spore extracts, which apparently is a really good thing.   Spores just sound a little intimidating to me I guess. 

Chinese medicine has used medicinal mushrooms for treatments of cancers and diseases.  It has been used alongside chemotherapy treatments and has had some success in reducing some side-effects. It has been studied that Reishi mushroom can potentially inhibit tumor growth for prostate cancers.  (source)

To be honest I do not understand completely how this supplement works or the science behind the Reishi mushroom and its spores, but from my limited research (a few internet searches and reading), it seems to be rising in popularity despite being an ancient remedy.  I always like trying holistic and herbal/natural approaches, and so I am happy to have him give this a try.  I am not going to make any claims on this product for now as it is much too soon.  

Here is an excerpt from a study on the pharmacological uses of the Reishi mushroom and spores.  Please note that Reishi is also referred in this as "Ganoderma".  

"Triterpenoids isolated from ganoderma (Reishi) spores showed significantly anti-HIV-1 protease, antitumor, and anti-complement activities. Triterpenoids are the main active constituents of ganoderma spores and show various bioactivities for its medicinal use." (source)  

According to WebMD, Reishi is used for a variety of  ailments and viral infections such as the flu, insomnia, fatigue, asthma and bronchitis, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer and other issues.  

Thankfully my husband does not have any major health problems, but we are having him use this in hopes that he might have more energy, more recuperative sleep, and an improved immune system.  He gets colds frequently and seems to suffer from seasonal allergies year-round.  

I did receive this for review (at no cost to me) and only one bottle was sent.  With most supplements, it is generally necessary for a product to be diligently taken for at least 3-6 months before true and vivid results are seen.  So far he has not had any issues with taking it.  

To learn more about this product, you can visit the t-Cell website and or find them on Amazon.  Perhaps you are familiar with Reishi mushroom supplements and are looking for one that is highly concentrated.  Again, I personally do not know much about this topic and I am not a doctor or holistic expert.  

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Shower Curtain Rings (Gold) by Lofogo (Review)

I recently was sent some shower curtain rings in gold-tone.  This may be something you may not think much about but do your curtain rings match the grommets on the curtain? Ours finally match.  I love our retro inspired roller ball rings.  The sound when the curtain is opened and closed is really quite nice (its the simple happy things in life sometimes).  I like having a closed ring that does not skip or snag along the curtain.  I have had our rings on our shower curtain rod for a few months now, but they were silver in tone and the grommets were golden. :) It clashed in my opinion and although no family visitors or guest might notice or care, the difference, however slight, was noticeable to me. I had not thought about getting gold ones as the silver ones seem more readily available.

I was thrilled to have some gold ones sent to me for review and although they are just as fantastic and similar to my silver ones, the gold really completes the look.  When comparing the silver and the gold (from 2 different brands) I do not see any differences to note except for brand and color.  These are just lovely still the same except these are stainless steel and polished brass.  They are very stylish and add affair of old hollywood glamour.  I need to find a vintage 50's pale pink and champagne gold shower curtain to really make these beauties pop (but the grommets will need to be golden as well).  For now, my blue shower curtain is getting a nice little touch of fancy and I am very pleased.

These do not rust and they glide along ever so smooth.  The company that they are from is Lofogo.  I had not heard of this brand but they seem to work well and I have no complaints.  The hooks are easy to open and then close securely.  The price is reasonable and the color is classy.

When I saw the stock photo from the company (the shower bar is BLACK) I knew I had to add the picture to the review. That black bar looks ultra glam in my opinion. I need to find one like that for my bathroom. I think it beautifully showcases the gold rings, and it would not show the discoloration and age that my white bar shows.

I was sent these rings for an honest review.  I recommend them and have no issues with them.

This is easy to open, and stays securely closed when pushed in and then around, similar to a safety pin. :)

Notice that the silver tone is on the left and the right one is the gold.  

Yodo Zoo 3-Way Toddler / Kids Backpack with Wheels (Review)

With 3 young kids in the house, we need a lot of bag and storage options when traveling.  Rolling luggage makes things very convenient, especially for children that are old enough to start carrying some of their own items.  

I was sent a rolling backpack from Yodo. I had not been acquainted with this company previously before they contacted me for review, but seeing the quality on this rolling luggage and their lunchbox set, I am truly impressed. The fabric is thick and durable, there is nothing cheap about this luggage. The company put a lot of thought and care into designing a a backpack style rolling luggage bag. The pink owl is a nice medium shade with an accent of light baby pink on her chest and polka dots on her tummy. Here is where your child can keep snacks, favorite small toys or small activity books and crayons, etc. It is padded and will provide some protection against bumps from normal rolling and use. Her sweet face has a little pleating of material sewn between her eyes and at the top of her chest which is a nice added detail that gives her a sweeter expression and appearance.

The zipper is sturdy and glides along easily. I love how the straps of the backpack can be hidden away slightly when rolling and how there is a covering for the underside of the luggage. The backpack is lightweight and much more comfortable to wear than I was expecting. My daughter is 4 1/2 and this is a nice size for her. She loves this owl friend. The black luggage extender bars are very solid and well made. They do not feel like they will bend or crack. They can be unlocked by unclamping the side tabs at the top of the luggage bar. When unlocked, you then can slide the bar up and then lock the tabs into place to secure the rolling luggage handle.

The owl has large eyes that at first appear to be googly (moveable) from the stock photo. I was actually happy when I saw her in person, that the eyes do not move as I think the owl looks nicer with stable eyes. She is a sweet owl and although this is meant for a young child, it does not appear silly or overly cartoonish. I would compare this to the quality of SkipHop or one of those other brands---this may even be slightly nicer) It is very well made. The feet of the owl are a cheerful bright yellow and padded. They do not seem to get soiled when the luggage is in rolling mode as the luggage is tilted when rolled.

This is a great backpack for travel for a young child. This can fit a generous amount of items. You could fit even more clothing or items if you use a packing cube or 2. I always use those with my family as they keep clothing neater, organized and add so much space. 

I highly recommend this luggage. There were no flaws or chemical odors to this bag when it arrived.

*This luggage backpack was sent to me from Yodo, for my honest evaluation and opinion, I was not compensated for this review, other than the review sample.  The company also makes a Monkey and a Shark backpack, if your child prefers.

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