With the world in fear of the H1N1 flu pandemic, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are several dangerous and even more common diseases that you can get both at home or while traveling. When I planned to go to Morocco last year, I realized that I …

One of the activities I enjoy most is traveling. However, it is often hampered by my motion sickness. The idea of sitting on a bus for long hours can be stressful to me. Air and sea travel do not affect me the same way. I am thankful for that. …

The onset of summer started with bacterial infection in my right eye. It had turned reddish and there was itching along with little bit of swelling. Due to national lock down in view of COVID-19 pandemic, it was not possible to visit a doctor. I talked to a friend who …

Though I will give my opinion about how effective Sucrets is as a soar throat treatment I am, ironically enough, also going to discuss how it does as a tooth-pain remedy. I’ve long had problems with my teeth that have roots in a very bad dental experience. I’ve had …

Whenever I have cough and colds and my phlegm is hard and sticky, I use Carbocisteine Solmux to help me out. It has been my “friend” for a long time now. I easily get sick especially when I alternately go inside an airconditioned buildings and then out under the …

Pain is no joke.As you age your body seems to fight against you,every which way you turn.
I want something that I don’t have to take everyday or even take the maximum amount to get relief.I take one little caplet,seldom more than twice a day and get relief within an …

Pepto Bismol seems to be a versatile medicine, and one that I have used since back when I was a child. I never cared for the chalky taste, though I did like the color when I was younger. It is a thick pink liquid that when swallowed, will …

Whenever I get red bumps or inflamed areas due to scratching and insect bites, I always bet bothered and it will just get worse. I am also prone to allergies from dust and unfamiliar surfaces and the result would be blotchy and itchy skin, not to mention the unsightly rashes. …

When it comes to pain relievers Tylenol extra Strength tablets are great for minor things like headaches, backaches, and other pains. I have been using Tylenol Extra Strength off and on for a few years and I have yet to find anything that works as well. I purchased mine …

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief is a cough medication that’s available over the counter and can be found in both supermarkets like Walmart as well as drugstores such as CVS ans Walgreens. Depending on where you purchase this cough medication, it could cost a person anywhere between nine dollars …

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 …

I suffer from allergic rhinitis in different season and often times when I work in the hospital its very easy to catch a cold. When I have stuffy nose I easily get irritated and can’t work well. I was a little dependent to decongestants. I use a lot of …

A few months ago I got a really bad cold. I had a migraine from all of the nasal congestion, and my cough was so bad that my chest burned each and every time I coughed. My eyes were watery and I felt like my life was over. I …

I take Robitussin Expectorant to treat my cough. Although I’ve tried other brands before, I always go back to using Robitussin when I want fast relief. It works best in treating chest coughs, as well as dry itchy coughs. Robitussin cough syrup is a miracle worker, The …

I’ve used Vicks products for a very long time, and have always had a lot of trust in products like their vapor rub. I’ve tried some of their cold and cough syrups too (much like NyQuil in their effectiveness), and when I saw these in the Vicks Formula 44 …

I suffer from multiple and painful symptoms every month, and I am always on the lookout for pain relievers that help my issues. So far, I have tried almost everything on the market, both prescription and over-the-counter remedies, and as of now, only very strong painkillers or Aleve really …

Indian Food and acidity are like brothers and sisters and to cope with it we need to have a good medicine in our first aid box and in our family it is Gelusil tablet which we prefer the most.
Gelusil tablets are the best because it gives almost instant relief …

A few years ago, I had a harrowing experience when my youngest son comes running home from the park saying that his brother is bleeding all over the place and I have to go get him right away. Just as I grabbed my keys and put my shoes on …

I have a tendency of getting a sour stomach after dinner and or whenever I travel. I had plans on taking a summer vaction with the family this year but I wanted to grab a little something that would help me along the way. I got a bit tired …

It works well for the person on the go that need temporary relief for the cold symptoms, but, I prefer the Night-time version. My thought is, if it doesn’t put you to sleep, it doesn’t work well. Your body needs rest to recover from anything. It’s good to have …

This was the medicine that we got when we had stomach disorder which is called gastritis. People often have this stomach disorder because of their wrong eating behavior. Eating late because too busy with their works normally become the most common reason why they got gastritis.
The doctor could …

The Sengkang polyclinic is situated within 5 minutes walk from Compassvale bus station. The polyclinic shares the same building as the Community Centre, in which many residents staying around Sengkang would join activities such as yoga, aerobics, badminton club, and cooking classes.
The polyclinic attracts a few hundred patients every …

Two years ago I fell ill. The doctors did many tests on me and said I had a virus - similar to mononucleosis and it would go away. It took three months to go away but after that I was left with fatigue and pain.
I was …

I have had problems with getting colds and the flu this year. I’m not sure exactly what I am doing differently than other seasons. Maybe it’s that I’m not getting enough Vitamin C in my diet?
I came across the Coldrex with Vitamin C at my local drug …

My acne prone skin always marred the attractiveness of my beautiful face. Though treating it with different medications did help me get some relief, the pimples especially on my forehead reappeared after a short period of time. What made my situation even worst was the fact the redness that …

Equate Extra Strength Pain Reliever brought no relief to me. I tried using these pills instead of Tylenol for my occasional headaches, hoping to save on the cost, and they do not help. Maybe it is just me; my husband says he had used Equate pills before and they …

When my allergies are kicking in bad, the worst thing I experience is the sinus pain and congestion, which almost always leads to headaches and the neck aches and then all-over body aches. I’m absolutely miserable when my allergies are at their worst, and I’ve very rarely found an …

When it comes to relieving painful menstrual cramps and headaches I like to use Aleve, but sometimes the price for this pain relieving medicine is too high so I do not get it unless it is on sale. Instead, I use the Good Sense All Day Pain Relief Naproxen …

Kern laboratory prepares generic medicines, and Ibuprophen couldn’t be out of it. I have headaches very often, and this is the Ibuprophen that my doctor always prescribes me. However, a prescription is not mandatory to buy it in the pharmacy.
This medicine is very aggressive for the stomach, so I …

During the last month, I had been witnessing an acute pain in my ears accompanied by a ringing sensation. This condition almost left me feeling restless and uncomfortable especially when I experienced these symptoms when I slept at night. Initially I didn’t seem to take the matter very seriously …

Colgate Gel-Kam is a dental product that basically serves two purposes: to prevent cavities and to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth. Don’t be mislead by the “Colgate” name into thinking that it’s just another toothpaste; it is not. Golgate Gel-Kam is a fluoride gel that is applied directly …

Do not know about the welfare systems in other countries, but I do know from others here in the U.S. how backwards it can be. I know there are people who abuse the system to keep from earning a living the old fashioned way, but there also are people …

I was admitted to the hospital due to a recent asthmatic attack. I became severely deprived of oxygen that I had to be rushed to the emergency room. My parents panicked when they saw my face turned blue. I seriously thought that I was going to die. Breathing became …

My wife often gets bad flu when the weather is cold. Apparently, she had sinusitis, and a few months ago she had surgery to reduce the frequency of common symptoms from sinusitis. This was indeed able to reduce the frequency of colds, but she still could not escape the …

I can’t understand the weather in the Philippines. Sometimes, it will rain hard then the sun will come up. Other times, it will be too hot and all of a sudden rain starts to pour. These drastic changes in weather conditions resulted to my siblings getting sick. And the …

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a medication that is designed to lower cholesterol as well as a preventative against cardiovascular disease. It is one of the more popular statins on the market today for those of us who have high cholesterol. I found out that my cholesterol levels were …

The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital for Children, otherewise known as Nemours, is located in the heart of Wilmington Delaware, and is perhaps one of the most notorious hospitals for children on in the United States of America. Not only does Nemours commonly obtain only the most recent technology …

I have had allergies just about all my life. I remember getting allergy shots when I was a kid. I didn’t have to do too much else with allergy treatment until my adult years. In my twenties, I was retested for allergies. I had a …

I have occasional bouts of heartburn which can become very uncomfortable and painful that’s why I use Tums regularly when it happened. I bought a bottle of this heartburn medicine recently so I don’t run out very fast. I used to buy the small pack which only lasted me …

I got sick when we were at Hurricane Evacuation at a hotel. It was my whole family in two hotel rooms. It was a horrendous experience. With the recycled air and being trapped with all the other people in their rooms. The whole hotel was in complete lock down …

Most of us have heard of this little pink tummy fixer, but as an expereinced sufferer of stomach nuisances, I want to break down how effective this product really is.
Nausea/Upset stomach: If you feel like you ate too much, have motion sickness, or otherwise feel that you may vomit, …

Yesterday, I had the privilege of observing the men and women who serve our veterans at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fayetteville Arkansas. I have watched them in their duties and see their commitment to these Veterans. I was there with my brother as his driver and home …

My husband and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to the best cold medicine out there (or one of the best anyway). When he’s sick and asks me to get him something from the store, my first instinct is always to bring home the TheraFlu packages …

Motion sickness is really troublesome at times. If you are a constant traveler like me and you get to experience this most of the time you travel then it is better you know how to handle it. In my experience, I always bring with me a plastic bag just …

In my years of being an asthmatic, I have tried several medications to get the best desirable effect with the least minimal or if possible no side effects. Finding the best drug for me is like going through a maze, you’ll never know what lies on every turn unless …

Aleve is one of those pain relievers that I take every now and again. I saw this product at mny local drugstore several months ago. It was on sale for about $12.00 for a two pack of 200 count bottles. This was too good a deal for me to …

Since I spend a great deal of time on the phone at work, it isn�t uncommon for me to develop a sore throat by mid-week. For this reason, something that can always be found in my desk drawer are Ricola Herbal Throat Drops.
I’ve looked at similar drops at the …

A year ago I experienced vomiting, extreme abdominal pain and loss of appetite. A first I thought that this was a simple stomach upset, thinking that I might have eaten something to cause that. I disregarded the symptoms and continued on with my day as if I wasn’t experiencing …

Allergic rhinitis is really a big problem to me, it makes me feel very uncomfortable and worst it turns out to be a cold after wards, because I often suffer from this I ended up consulting a physician about this. He told me that I really do suffer from …

This medicine is used often when one has mouth sores or a legion where it is inflammed or whatever. THis can be applied both INSIDE of the mouth as well as outside (but from what I heard, I doubt anyone wants to put this inside the mouth, it feels …