A few days ago, I got one of the worst colds ever. I needed something to make the symtoms diminish while keeping me awake, so I could go to work. I tried Tylenol’s cold pills for daytime. The pills’ purpose is to clear head congestion and …

Eight or nine years ago when I moved from Arkansas to Michigan with my husband, I was immediately overcome with allergies. I had never experienced them a day before in my life until I moved here, and it’s been a constant in my life ever since. We didn’t have …

I rarely am in need of any type of laxative; in fact, I usually have the opposite issue, and I also suffer from IBS, so taking any laxative is fraught with peril. On the rare occasion that I am constipated, usually from traveling for some reason, I just suffer …

We all know that our bodies need Vitamin C. It is one of the most important vitamins that is needed by our body to strengthen our immune system against sickness, and it is also good for our bones, teeth and skin. I am not a medical person, so I …

Visine All Day Itch Relief eye drops are amazing. Wearing contacts sometimes irritates my eyes and causes them to become red and itchy. Now, I’m always hesitant to put any drops into my eyes, because I don’t like the way they feel, but a coworker suggested Visine …

I don’t know what I ate last week, the allergic symptoms just started to flare up all of a sudden. At first I felt a little itching in my mouth which then progressed to some difficulty swallowing and then my breathing started to become laboured. I then experienced nausea …

Asthma has been part of my life since I was a child. It’s not easy growing up with this condition. Since I was a little boy, doctors prescribed numerous medicines to control or prevent my asthma attacks such as Ventolin. My mom even tried herbal medicines. Although they were …

Sometimes after a hard days work, you come home, sit down and are simply exhausted. You decide to try and get to sleep, but then you realize something you have forgotten to do at work. You are then unable to sleep even as exhausted as you may be. This …

First it starts with a little bit of sore throat. The kind that goes away if I gargle with salt and water. The sore throat will thereafter be followed either by cough, colds or both and simultaneous therewith, although not often, dizziness and chills. This is how it always …

Recently I managed to catch the flu again even though the last time that I was infected, it was less than a month ago. The difference this time however was that I was taking much longer to get better, an everything that I would usually do to speed …

Stresstabs is probably the best thing you can take if you suffer from stress and anxiety; depression due to imbalance or chronic colds/flu etc. Stresstabs are stock full of vitamins. In the summer of 09 I experienced extreme anxiety and stress which caused me to become slightly depressed. I …

It tastes like Robitussin, that’s what someone will say when something they drank tastes like cough medicine. Aside from the popular association with the brand name, Robitussin is one of my trusted cough medicines. Especially when I have that dry itchy cough that won’t go away; or when that …

I came across Dequacaine when I had an extremely sore throat and nothing seemed to be easing the pain. I went to the pharmacist and sought their advice. They advised me initially to give Dequacaine a go, and only if that didn’t help, or if I still …

Lamisil otherwise known as terbinafine is another way to treat toenail fungus problems. It is not my remedy of choice but in the past this has worked well for me. The reason I am not as thrilled with this is because its treatment period is about 4 months. You …

I have chronic sinus problems plus seasonal allergies, and over the years, have tried many different medications to help me along the way. Earlier this year, while pregnant, I was having major sinus congestion problems. My doctor initially told me to take Sudafed, but it did not …

Effexor is a medication that is classified as an anti-depressant. It is also prescribed for anxiety. I have taken Effexor for approximately six years.
Effexor, like most all medications, has a long list of side-effects. I don’t like taking pharmaceutical drugs because of the side …

A few months ago I was suddenly rushed to the hospital due to a sudden seizure. I was washing the dishes when suddenly I blacked out. Luckily, my brother was there and immediately took me to the emergency room. Although I wasn’t conscious when I was brought in, the …

Several years ago, I started to experience some pretty strange symptoms that I had ignored for as long as I possibly could without treating it on some level or another. I was getting sharp pains in my mid-right side that were sometimes so severe that I would be doubled-over, …

To be honest, I do not use mouthwash until I learned about its use. It fights bacteria that are remaining in the mouth that the toothpaste cannot eliminate. Just to have a fresh breathe and because I was curious, I tried to use mouthwash.
When I went to the grocery, …

I really hate acne or pimple. I thought I will not get pimple anymore because I’m no longer a teenager. But few days ago, I saw few acne on my skin face. Oh no, I really did not expect this. I know that I have sensitive skin face but …

I have only ever used Fybogel to relieve constipation and I like the way it really works but it is natural rather than a drug and it works gently. Fybogel is a sand colored powder that you can buy either in a tub or you can buy a …

Last month I was unfortunately brought to the hospital. Not because I was sick but was rather bitten by our new doggie. Actually the dog was a Doberman and it was still too small. I was playing with the dog when it suddenly just bit my forefinger. The teeth …

When I was working for a weight loss company, my manager had something that was along the lines of hypoglycemia, but it was actually the opposite. Basically, any time she had carbohydrates, she would start to get loopy and her blood sugar would drop, so she’d always have glucose tablets …

I have used many different over the counter pain killers in my life. It is hard for me to say which one is the best, but I do know which active ingredients usually work best for me. I have not always been much of a fan of acetaminophen when …

Everyone is different. I have been getting migraines for almost 5 years now. When I get a migraine I have to have complete silence, and darkness. I throw-up, and I can’t sleep. For anyone that has ever had a migraine knows that a migraine is …

Sweating causes the excretion and loss of important electrolytes in the body. This could lead to dehydration if not replaced properly. This unfortunately, happened to me one time while I was exercising. I was too carried away by my jog that I had forgotten to drink electrolyte replacement fluids. …

I hate it when I get severely congested and the only thing I want to do is find a way to make that feeling of someone sitting on my chest go away. The fastest way I have found to break up the congestion is by using Vicks VapoRub. …

It used to be, whenever I got a headache, all I could do was go to bed and sleep it off, wasting my day.
So, when my wife recommended I try Excedrin Migraine, I was more than willing to give it a shot. And, I found my new drug of …

Strepsils is a good lozenge which, in my opinion, is effective for the ff. uses:
1. temporary relief of sore throat - for me, this means that your throat will not hurt/itch so bad while the lozenge is in your mouth. However, shortly after it is completely dissolved, …

One of the worst feelings to have is being sick. It prevents you from going to work, going to school, going out with your friends, cleaning the house, doing chores, running errands, etc. And if there is no one else to do some of these things, then it’s even …

When my 3rd sister was born, her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and it strangled her while she is being pushed out. For that short moment, oxygen supply to her brain was cut off. It is a good thing that it did not much damage to her. Well, that’s …

I have undergone life changing events over the last 2 years with a separation from my wife. I had a difficult time adapting and learning to live with my new circumstances. I ended up in the hospital and needed a therapist. I started taking …

We absolutely hate it when our daughter gets a cold; mostly because there are very few medicines out there that can help keep her symptoms under control.
This past weekend, in an effort to give her relief from her stuffy nose and sneezing, we purchased Children’s Triaminic Thin Strips. …

I have been having problems with breathing and coughing too much lately so to help relieve these symptoms I have been using Vicks Vapor Pads in my vaporizer. They release a menthol herbal scent into the air that helps open up my congested chest and nose so I can …

I am a new mother. My baby is about 2 months old. I recently discovered that babies have a hard time with something called �Colic�. It is quite painful for the babies, making it difficult for them to sleep. I looked over the internet and found that Colic can …

I always loved wearing new shoes (high heeled ones, pointing toed shoes) and had a vast collection of them. But my problem was —“ blisters. As soon as I wore any of my favorite shoes- I would get blisters especially on my little toes and on the side of …

Excedrin for Migraines is what some of us consider to be a wonder drug. If you have ever suffered migraine headaches I think you would understand that finding anything that offers some relief of the symptoms is a blessing. I typically get a migraine headache at least once a …

Prone to headaches and upset stomach during stressful times or periods of not eating well, I was happy to see Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in my local drugstore. I’d used regular strength Alka-Seltzer for years, but found that its effects wore off more quickly than I’d desired.
So, where does …

As of now, my husband and I don’t have yet any plan of having a third child for financial reasons. That is why I decided to take oral contraceptive pill. And the Trust pill is the one that fits for me and for my health. I have been using …

There comes a time during day to day life when we come into contact with those popular and annoying stress headaches. Sometimes people just tell you to have a cup of coffee, a glass of water and get to bed, hit the pillow and sleep it off. Of course, …

I have had trouble sleeping for the past few months. I’ve tried all types of different ways to actually help me sleep better. After searching for different methods, I decided to go ahead and try Ambien. I docotr has been telling me about it for the past couple of …

I first used creatine monohydrate when I was going to the gym to do some weightlifting. It is a substance that weightlifters take in order to get stronger and to recover after a training session faster. It helped me a lot and increased my force as well as helped …

About almost 3 months ago I had a serious case of pneumonia. I had shortness of breath associated with high grade fever and cough with yellowish to greenish phlegm. I was so weak I had to be absent from my work for several days. Because of …

I have always been a firm user of Advil, I have no idea why this became my preference, maybe because this is just what I always had in my house and that is what my parents used. Since childhood I have never veered from this standard. Recently, when I …

I use Pepto Bismol pretty faithfully when it comes to stomach issues. I have used Pepto since I was a child and it is one of the staples of my medicine cabinet. However, my nieces absolutely hate Pepto Bismol. They refuse to take the regular flavor even when their …

Fighting a cough has been something I have been dealing with far too often in recent days. It seems like the weather change is really taking a toll on me. I have been doing everything I can to treat my cough, including trying different lozenges or drops. I bought …

I have a hard time swallowing vitamins and herbal supplements in pill form, but know how essential they are to help support health. One of the supplements I actually enjoy taking are the Rainbow Light Gummy Omegalicious Omega 3 Formula in Sour Raspberry. These supplements are tender like gummy …

Another product that you can find from Kalbe Farma co. Cerebrofort Gold is a kind of multi-vitamin supplement that you can give for your kids. Actually, most people give this Cerebrofort Gold to their kids because they have eating problem with their kids. As you know, some small kids …

My eight year old daughter had an unpleasant experience with a local dentist and was very afraid to go back for another dental exam. I did some research and had heard good things about Dr Phillip Greene and his staff. I called them and set up an appointment …

My wife was complaining of urinary tract infection at regular interval. The urine culture test followed by antibiotics used to be followed. Later, doctor advised us to go through whole abdomen ultrasound which we did. The result was little bit shocking and worrying. She had stones in both of her …